HIGHWAYS OR DIEWAYS--Ohio Lt. Gov. Nancy Hollister speaks during a news conference launching a highway-rail safety campaign, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, April 1, 1997. The campaign, known as Highways or Dieways promotes highway-rail safety and trespass prevention. Preliminary 1996 figures show Ohio was among the worst states in the number of vehicle-train collisions. Behind Hollister is State Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Kenneth Marshall.

HIGH HOPES--Ohio State football coach John Cooper is all smiles as he puts his team through the paces during the first day of spring practice at the Woody Hayes Center, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, April 1, 1997.

THE BIG KAT--Ohio State University linebacker Andy Katzenmoyer shows the form that made him the 1996 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, as the Buckeyes open spring practice at the Woody Hayes Center, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, April 1, 1997. The Rose Bowl champs will practice until April 26, when they will play their spring scrimmage game at Ohio Stadium.

THE BUCKS ARE BACK--Ohio State tailbacks Pepe Pearson (right) and Jermon Jackson take part in agility drills during the first day of spring practice at the Woody Hayes Center, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, April 1, 1997. The Buckeyes will play their spring game on April 26, at Ohio Stadium.