Grantland Article: How Injuries Are Affecting OSU QB Race This Spring
Grantland college football writer, Matt Hinton, had a nice write-up this morning on current state of the OSU QB race. With both Braxton Miller and JT Barrett not participating in spring practice due to injuries, he points out that the ultimate decision will not come until the fall:
"...the fact that the real competition is on hold until August has other consequences. For one thing, no decisive winner in the spring means no loser, either, which dramatically reduces the likelihood that the odd man (or men) out will opt to transfer to greener pastures before the season.";
I thought this was interesting, given the state of our own QB race. With Jake Rudock not currently on campus, it obviously provides Morris with more opportunity to solidify the starting job. Maybe there may be some parallels that can be taken from QSU's race.
Battling Buckeyes: How Injuries Are Affecting Ohio State’s Quarterback Race This Spring
for is that whoever the OSU QB is next year that he spends most of his time "parallel" to the big house turf.
Great, another thread about Ohio State.
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I think Braxton Miller will win it outright.
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Watching a freshman and a 3rd string QB lead his team to a Natty will motivate him to outshine them.
I don't see it. He's just not that good of a passer. He can't make a lot of the throws Barrett/Jones can. They were a very run-heavy offense in 2013, whereas in 2014 they were considerably more balanced.
That probably makes one of us.....
I don't really see it. I mean he's definitely the best athlete of the three, but his throwing skills? Especially on a bum shoulder? Meyer likes mobile QBs, but the kid's got to be able to throw, too. Haven't seen much in the past that suggests he can do that on a consistent basis.
I think his days as a QB at OSU (barring being a wildcat QB) are over.
I don't want to be a Debbie Downer but the parallels here are tough to draw. The QB race at OSU is due to 3 very talented/proven winner QBs (2 injured) vying to start. Where at UM it's 5 hope they've improved/unproven/isn't on the team yet QBs trying to emerge as a viable starter. I'd like to have the problem of the former
Okay, let me break it down for you: it all starts with the OSU 2012 spring game and ours this year. . .
I think it might be last year when Miller went out and Fall camp suddenly opened up to the two guys who had mediocre Spring games. And we were working with a young O line. And a running back we hoped would do well, but really hadn't been game tested.
I'm not seeing the similarities this year. Any of your guys may make a leap between now and opening day. All three of ours are multiple game starters who did pretty well when they played. They also, it turned out, had a solid running game to lean on most of the time. Which you may or may not have.
I think at least two quarterbacks see significant time this fall for OSU. Maybe all three, depending on Braxton's shoulder.
Four articles a day? This appears to be the only one (unless you count the article on conference pride).
It won't matter, all 3 are good enough and the offense was at its best when pounding elliott.
I'm sorry, I know college is a great time, and I am sure being a college QB at a big time program and part of a championship caliber team is a great life experience. But one, if not 2 of these guys (probably Braxton and Cardele) and complete idiots for staying.
Jones had his NFL stock as high as possible with only minimal high performing film for scouts to criticize in a historically WEAK QB draft. Miller could has transferred and been a guaranteed starter at multiple schools including Oregon who is going to have a QB drafted in the top 10. Both guys could end up on the bench all year. They could still no doubt make the pros, but the earnings and job secuirty difference between 1st-3rd round and 4th-7th round is night and day. Poor decisions that I will never understand.
Their schedule is bad this year so all 3 will be able to play a lot regardless of who starts. Most of their games will be over by halftime and they will be 10-0 going into Michigan State.
interesting Meyer meddling. A problem going forward for osu is keeping all 3 qbs happy and not leaning one way or another. With 2 on medicals he doesn't have to name a leader and it will be to late in the fall for any of them to transfer. Meyer will have all 3 to use in fall and with his offense qbs get injured more often. Clever move whether by design or circumstance.