Benny The Jet;1646569 wrote:My guess would be it's going to be up-tempo, but the passing game is going to be A LOT of quick hitters at the beginning. A lot of bubble screens (kind of like Clemson ran to death against OSU with Watson). Mix in a good amount of read option and jet sweeps and that's not asking a ton from Barrett. I don't think you'll see him dropping back and making multiple reads on 7 step drops much at the start of the season. Just my thoughts...

believer;1646364 wrote:Decent write-up. I generally agree with Hinton's assessment. For me, it's like the "expectation" pressure is off with an assumption of a 10-2 season a good possibility as opposed to dreams of a national championship.

I hope Barrett steps in and performs above expectations. Hinton is correct that Barrett didn't just step in off the intramural fields. He was recruited by Ohio State for a reason. If he's unable to be at least an average B1G QB then I'm quite sure Urban Meyer wouldn't let him be under center.

I think the Virginia Tech game will tell us all we need to know about how this season will pan out and Navy will be a nice first game experience for this kid.

It's still Ohio State football regardless of who's at the QB position folks. The Buckeyes will still make some noise despite the loss of Miller.

Relish the fact that Ohio State has suddenly gone from playoff contenders to underdogs. Gonna be interesting to watch. Besides Barrett is the future so bring it on!

Tiernan;1646644 wrote:Just came across this...the ONLY team ever to place 3 players in the top 10 Heisman vote getters is OSU. In 1069 Steve Owens of OK won it but Rex Kern was 3, Jack Tatum 6 and Jim Otis 10. And then that loaded team ( 17 of 22 starters played in the NFL) lost the NC when Stanford beat them in the Rose Bowl with Jim Plunkett.

rydawg5;1646711 wrote:I was having a debate with a few people and they didn't agree but If somehow OSU gets to championship game the 2015 starter would have to be JT Barrett in my opinion

It'd be an odd situation where your future QB took you to the promise land and Braxton would be on the outside looking in.

What do you guys think ? How far would Barrett have to take osu before they couldn't bench him in 2015? B1g championship? Playoffs? Or do you think Braxton is starter no matter what if he chooses to come back?

Tiernan;1646644 wrote:In 1069

wildcats20;1646725 wrote:Unless JT sucks ass, which is unlikely; there is zero reason he shouldn't be the starter next year.

vball10set;1646739 wrote:Exactly. JT Barrett is our QB, period...at least until Gibson gets here.

Midstate01;1646740 wrote:My prediction is even if Gibson comes, he doesn't play qb at OSU.

vball10set;1646814 wrote:I have Buckeye Cable System and they don't carry CBS Sports Network, which sucks...other than going to a bar that carries it, does anyone know if I can watch it online?

vball10set;1646818 wrote:Never mind, just found out that starting on 8/25 they will begin carrying it...WOOHOO!!!

wildcats20;1646839 wrote:Is it part of a special sports package though?

Great News! CBS Sports Network coming to Buckeye CableSystem.
CBS Sports Network launches 8/25/14 on channels 170 SD and 586 in HD.
This is the place to catch the season opener for the BG Falcons on August 29 and where THE Ohio State Buckeyes will kick-off the 2014 season – noon game on August 30 against Navy. All on CBS Sports Network with Buckeye CableSystem.

vball10set;1647088 wrote:Watching OSU/Wisky from last season, and truth be told, I'm not so sure we're going to miss Brax as much as some people think we will...jmo, along with some wishful thinking.

WebFire;1647089 wrote:Kind of like when I said I was ready to be done with the Denard Robinson era?

In Urban Meyer's first press conference of the 2014 season, Ohio State's third-year coach named the captains to his team.

• Braxton Miller, quarterback.
• Jeff Heuerman, tight end.
• Michael Bennett, defensive tackle.
• Doran Grant, cornerback.
• Curtis Grant, linebacker.

Heuerman, Bennett and Grant were shoe-ins for the position. Braxton Miller is also a bit of surprise, considering the quarterback is out for the season.
Curtis Grant, however, is probably the biggest surprise of all. Sometimes, it takes competition to bring out the best in people.

gerb131;1646845 wrote:Go bucks!!!!
Had 3 beers in practice for next Saturday.

Old Rider;1647456 wrote:Only 3? Its a noon game...you can do better than that! Pass on the coffee and start hitting them by 7am. Its sets a nice pace for a noon kickoff!!