“I mean, I’m the quarterback at Ohio State”, Barrett said at one point.
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William Pollitt Jr. also imposed a $400 fine and ordered Barrett to complete a three-day alcohol education program.
Senior offensive tackle Taylor Decker also pointed to Barrett’s running ability as what makes him stand out from the crowd.
Barrett told the court he was “truly sorry”. So we don’t necessarily blame J.T. Barrett for reminding the officer who pulled him over from driving erratically that he throws footballs for the biggest college football program in existence.
The officers didn’t budge, and it was a bad look for Barrett and in many ways his school, for thinking he’s above the law.
Barrett was suspended by Meyer for after the quarterback was cited for driving while impaired.
Barrett’s attorney Phillip Templeton said Barrett was at home drinking, but he did not intend to drive.
The video from J.T. Barrett’s OVI stop has surfaced, and the Ohio State quarterback appears to use his status in an attempt to avoid being arrested. “Oh, man. Officer, there’s nothing you can do?”
Because Barrett is underage, the legal limit is 0.02 – the limit for 21-and-up is 0.08 – though the Police did not bring a citation of underage consumption against him.
“Don’t you know who I am?” Barrett is then heard yelling while he’s in the backseat of the police auto realizing what he’s done. Cardale Jones has won all 11 of his starts over the last two years, but the Buckeyes have been more productive when Barrett runs the offense this season.
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Ohio State fans have probably been spoiled in many ways by the Buckeyes’ recent football success.
