Multiple Reports: Braxton Miller Injured, Season In Jeopardy
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Multiple outlets are reporting that Braxton Miller reinjured his shoulder in practice this evening, and it could cause him to miss the 2014 season. Tim May of the Columbus Dispatch first reported the news:
Ohio State senior quarterback Braxton Miller, considered by several polls to be among the preseason leaders to make a run at the Heisman Trophy, reinjured his right shoulder in practice this afternoon, sources told The Dispatch. The injury puts in jeopardy his playing status for the coming season.
An OSU spokesman would not confirm the news, and coach Urban Meyer could not be reached for comment.
Eleven Warriors reports that Miller left practice in a sling. Bucknuts claims a third source that says Miller was injured in today's practice. All are reporting that the injury is to Miller's right (throwing) shoulder, which he injured against Clemson in the Orange Bowl before undergoing surgery in February. Ohio State hasn't confirmed any of these reports thus far.
If Miller misses time, redshirt freshman J.T. Barrett currently leads redshirt sophomore Cardale Jones to be the next in at quarterback for Ohio State. Barrett redshirted in 2013 while recovering from a knee injury he suffered in his senior season of high school. Jones appeared in three games last season, completing 1/2 passes for 3 yards and rushing 17 times for 128 yards and a touchdown.
If Braxton Miller is out, Ohio State returns 19.1% of their rushing yards and 0.1% of their passing yards.
— Bryan Mac (@Bry_Mac) August 19, 2014
This post will be updated when official word comes from Ohio State.
August 18th, 2014 at 11:13 PM ^
Honestly it's got to be tough for him. Michigan bias aside, I wouldn't have used any pick higher than a 4th to 5th rounder on him had he come out last year, simply due to his injuries and his less than stellar accuracy. Maybe he'd be a long term project you can develop. Now he's definitely drifting into 6th-7th round, even undrafted territory.
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August 18th, 2014 at 11:17 PM ^
Yes, I feel so sorry for a supremely talented Heisman Trophy candidate that has an opportunity to make millions of dollars playing a game for a living. It must be rough.
August 18th, 2014 at 11:43 PM ^
an undrafted FA. Who's going to take a flyer on a QB that couldn't pass worth a lick when healthy and now he's injured his shoulder twice and hasn't competed since his first injury?
August 18th, 2014 at 11:16 PM ^
Sounds like it may be nothing. MRI in the morning. Miller was icing his arm in good spirits.
August 19th, 2014 at 12:59 AM ^
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August 18th, 2014 at 11:24 PM ^
Oh snap! This might be a tighter race in the B1G East than expected. If he is out for the season or just for some of it like the MSU game, MSU should be the favorite.
August 18th, 2014 at 11:27 PM ^
Too bad for Braxton... I would not want to be the radiologist reading his upcoming MRI, nor his orthopedic surgeon. Two injuries to the same shoulder will be a future concern for his career.
August 18th, 2014 at 11:37 PM ^
Urban Meyer is considering retirement...
Will wait to see final '14-'15 standings before announcing future plans.
August 19th, 2014 at 12:38 AM ^
August 19th, 2014 at 12:55 AM ^
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August 19th, 2014 at 1:04 AM ^
Urban Meyer to quit, citing health problems, and wanting to spend more time with his family.
August 19th, 2014 at 3:17 AM ^
August 19th, 2014 at 4:18 AM ^
Dammit, you're right. Good call sir. Good call. Can someone please post the .gif of Urbz sadly biting into that piece of pizza after getting rolled by msu? I feel like it fits the situation perfectly lol. I am sad for Braxton because the kid is a baller, but I hate Meyer and imagine, if true, that he's not real enthused right about now. I know nothing concrete has come out yet but I wouldn't be surprised, unless a rotator tear or other serious shoulder injury, if he wasn't ready by the michigan game.
August 19th, 2014 at 9:09 AM ^
Still frame version:
It's got pepperoni, mushrooms, and valium on it.
August 19th, 2014 at 1:07 AM ^
Hope Braxton gets well soon...so we can put a whoopin on his ass in November.
August 19th, 2014 at 2:42 AM ^
Where are those hot Florida cheerleaders when you need them?
August 19th, 2014 at 7:17 AM ^
August 19th, 2014 at 7:57 AM ^
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August 19th, 2014 at 8:44 AM ^
They could be absolutely awful and only lose three games with their schedule.
August 19th, 2014 at 9:10 AM ^
Glass houses. Glass houses.
August 19th, 2014 at 7:00 PM ^
August 19th, 2014 at 9:59 AM ^
Braxton Miller should go to the NFL...... and play RB. He should be open to switching positions because I don't see him as an NFL QB and I'm not just saying that as a UM-Ohio thing.
August 19th, 2014 at 10:19 AM ^
This weekend, my brother and I were discussing the upcoming football season. While discussing Ohio, I said something about Ohio now running their QB more often in Urban's offense, and how that made him more injury prone. I remember the days when we had a running QB and how much trouble Denard had staying healthy for a full season. I said, if Braxton gets hurt, they don't have a capable backup unlike last year when they had Guyton. One freaking day later, Miller gets injured. Beware my jinxing powers. The Kavorka runs strong with this one.
In all seriousness, I don't wish harm or injury to any of our opponents, the timing of this is just too funny.
August 19th, 2014 at 10:24 AM ^
The front page interview with the 11 Warriors guy alluded to the same thing regarding a Miller injury. It almost felt like it was coming.
August 19th, 2014 at 10:31 AM ^
Am I the only one who thinks the sports media is delusional at times? A young line, no Hyde, most likely no Miller and Ohio still a top 15 team? I guess I forgot how brilliant Urbz was without Timmy down south. Yes, I know this is different, but I'm not buying that they're not going to struggle quite a bit until I see it. Look at Michigan in Denard's senior year. If he had stayed healthy I think Michigan has a great shot to win the Big 10. Bellomy incident aside, DG was a unique talent. This Barrett kid may be talented, but I think he suffers some growing pains.
August 20th, 2014 at 4:10 AM ^
(SONG LYRICS)..........................AND I FEEL FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE
January 30th, 2015 at 2:16 PM ^
Hope to dig out of this points hole.
January 30th, 2015 at 2:18 PM ^
Very anonymity. Much inconspicuous.
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