But that won’t keep him from wanting the best for his alma mater, and on Sunday at Ohio State’s media day he offered his public support for Cincinnati’s bid.
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That’s an option for a team stocked with upperclassmen, but with so many holes in the depth chart, Meyer has been adamant the Buckeyes will play 18 of their new freshmen. “He will play this year”. He has to find replacements for his best offensive player, his best defensive player and other key parts of a squad that finished 12-1 a year ago and ranked No. 4 in the nation. So will his assistants. “Chemistry, toughness, those kinds of things, I just don’t know yet”. At the end of the day, I don’t care if you’re hurting.
Meyer really likes the freshmen. “They’re not bad people”. They probably looked in front of them and saw a monster that they couldn’t beat out. Some might say Ohio State is the most overrated team in the field. Along with returning starter Gareon Conley, the coach praised Damon Arnette, Denzel Ward and Marshon Lattimore. Coaches and teammates are expecting a lot out of Brown and they should, be because Noah Brown will be the No. 1 wide receiver and is poised to have a spectacular year.
Mack said it’s “anybody’s” desire to try to play as a freshman. Marcus Baugh was the backup previous year to Nick Vannett, drafted by the Seattle Seahawks this spring, but there is a considerable amount of youth behind Baugh. “I think we need to just grind it out, knowing brighter days are ahead, and this is going to help us later”. He was hurt all of past year and Howard Griffith of the Big Ten Network thinks Brown could have a bounce back season. He is, at best, the No. 3 running back behind Mike Weber and Curtis Samuel. Barrett called him “Marcus” instead of Michael until he felt he was worthy of being called by the name attached to one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
SPOTLIGHT ON SEPTEMBER: All eyes will be on the Sept. 17 clash at Oklahoma between Top 5 teams. A loss wouldn’t be the end of the world.
September 3 vs. Bowling Green: The Buckeyes may have to work up a sweat dispatching the Falcons, one of the Mid-American Conference’s better teams. They open the new nine-game Big Ten schedule against East Division opponent Rutgers, coached by former Ohio State defensive coordinator Chris Ash, on October 1 in Ohio Stadium.
Prigdeon’s injury is a bigger blow as he was battling for significant playing time at tackle along the offensive line. That talent drain won’t be easy to replace, but LB Raekwon McMillan is back in the middle as a rock-solid anchor and his leadership will be an important factor and a steadying influence for the new starters. Then, just as he is now, Barrett is in the same position he was in during the 2014 campaign, except he’s the experienced veteran. Who steps up to fill their shoes will be a focal point during preseason practices.
Now Cincinnati’s got its own famous fan in the form of Ohio State coach Urban Meyer.
Without the slightest hint of a doubt, J.T. Barrett is Ohio State’s starting quarterback this season. The two-time All-Big Ten guard (turned center) will anchor the young offensive line this fall and be a key part of the Buckeyes success on offense in 2016. Barrett’s dual-threat capability makes him particularly risky.
The above tweet came in reaction to Hooker’s aforementioned 2 interceptions in the 2016 spring game, and when 10th overall pick Eli Apple is giving you props, that’s a very good thing. The previous low is five and there were six last season. Bowen is a redshirt freshman tackle. Then, as always, who plays incredibly hard, right?
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-RB Bri’onte Dunn was dismissed from the team in July after an alleged domestic abuse incident involving his girlfriend. Ohio State coaches are so impressed with Jordan that he might wind up as a starter for the opener.
