Cardale Jones returning to school

Just  imagined Cardale stepping to the podium and about to start talking and suddeny Jamies Winston out of nowhere shoves him aside and yells his explititive catch phrase into the mic and then runs out of the gym giggling.

I think he had a real opportunity to force the NFL's hand and get drafted early off 3 games experience.

Worst case scenario for OSU is that BOTH Miller and Barrett transfer. 

• Miller sees a last chance to start and goes...
• Barrett sees that he had a starting spot taken away from him after a HIGHLY successful season...and knows he can play elsewhere. He'd have to sit out but can you imagine getting a taste of success like that and through bad luck you are riding pine?!

I think Braxton is gone no matter what, and weirdly enough I think Jones coming back backfires on the Buckeyes with odd infighting/transfers. 

Yea I know...wishful thinking. But NO WAY all three stay. Either way holy s*** what a dilemma for OSU to have. Good lord. 

Good for him.

Let's go live to JT Barrett's reaction-

I for one can't wait to hear Urbz answer this question every close win or loss... "Did you consider bringing in....... at any point during the game?

Forget the rivalry stuff, neg me all you want I don't care. But it's cool to see maturity from college kids. From his infamous tweet, to saying he wants to learn and get an education, good for him. Maybe he's putting on an act, but to hear a kid mature like that is always cool. Makes it even sweeter when we destroy him next season at the Big House.

Guys, he just wanted to be the first 25 year old college senior

Cardale has time to call another presser and change his mind in the near future.  

If he has a drop of sense that is what will happen - Wow!  

Let's not turn a great rivalry into personal attacks on young men trying to do what they think is right. I thought he handled himself with poise and class, and kind of got the impression that the "big deal" presser was not his idea. I'm glad he's coming back. To be the best you have to beat the best, and I'm looking forward to Blue making him look ordinary in next year's game!

I find it hilarious that adults are banging on a college student for deciding to return to school instead of leaving for potential millions.  People are weird man.

We can cross him off the list. 

Good for him for staying to actually get the degree; an OSU degree is a solid degree to have in your back pocket. Most their fans are morons, but the school itself is in the Big Ten, making it at least respectable academically. Whether he actually learns anything off the field, who knows.

I wonder if Sugar Shane is going to have a presser when he declares for the draft next year...

Got that Ohio bonus!

The buckeyes actually may have all 3 return. Apparently, if there is a god, he is probably an Ohio fan.

Ohio's qb situation is only a problem for others outside the Buckeye program, because we feel the need to challenge it as one.

Yeah, it's an ego issue and a matter of choice for the Buckeye staff. But here's the thing, everyone of their qbs is very good. It doesn't matter who starts, you gotta deal with them and their team. So why focus on them?

They are very good. They remind me of the guys chasing Butch abd Sundance. But I can't remember when I felt better about what Michigan has in response. They've got Harbaugh. This is the best coach in football, period.

When I go back and look at him as qb at Michigan, tell me why Bo feels better about him than any other qb ever, and why he wants him at Michigan after he goes to Cali? The guy is the epitome of challenge, desire and winning. Captain Comeback. He is the same guy he always was. You know what I find more humorous than anything else about the aftermath of the search and those who challenged why certain reporters had a greater fix on Harbaugh's hiring than the NFL guys, because Harbaugh was so predictable.

Seriously, this guy is a total professional, who believes in family first and commitment to his beliefs instilled by his parents and church. And if you undestand that, then understanding his move to Michigan and all his professional choices make total sense. He isn't hard to figure, he has followed his father every step of the way. He maintains relationships based on his parents influence. And to me, this makes Harbaugh special. I love this guy.

So Braxton is leaving for sure, then, right? I mean if all three stay who gets the short straw?

1. The guy who won the NC after stepping in for the injured starter that got them all the way to the playoffs;

2. The guy who got them all the way to the playoffs after stepping in for the injured returning starter who was expected to be in the hunt for the Heisman; or

3. The Heisman hopeful returning starter who got injured before ever taking a snap in the 2014 season and has been out recovering an entire year.

Poor Urban and his tough decisions.....life really sucks for that guy.

Beyond crazy......

He is not even sure he will start.  He can always come back and get his degree....for free if OSU is anything like Michigan (fat chance).

The only upside is if he does get to start and improves to the point that he is a very high pick....other than that...bad decision.  Every other option is negative compared to making a million bucks a year, for starters.

Wonder what kind of advice Meyer offered.

Give Harbaugh the offseason to study his film. I am sure he has flaws in his game that will be exposed.

Although that would give Urb more options and playthings, it also holds the potential for messing with the team in 2015 and beyond.

The vitriol in this thread is mind boggling. Very bad look for MGoBlog.

People can mature. Get over it. I doubt all of you were pristine, well-behaved and mature students starting day 1 at UM. I certainly wasn't. 

What he did is nothing new. What is the difference between him and a recruit  with a table full of hats and ESPN covering it?

what a douche bag

they are returning to school.  I guess it's news, so whatever.   The problem I have is he tweets about "Life-changing decision" and then acts like he's surprised that the media made a big deal out of it.  He's the one that made it a big deal "Life-changing"  hints at a CHANGE.  Staying in school is not CHANGE.  He is just feeding his own ego and frankly I think he will see very little action next year if Braxton and Barnett stay in school.

In the end...whatever.

Boosters offered a raise and a new car.

but he struck me as a good kid who has overcome a lot. Give him a break.