Buckeyes Suspend All American Joey Bosa and 3 Others

The Buckeyes, who will travel to Rutgers on October 24 for a primetime game, might be able to afford one slip-up but certainly not two, which is why the team motto has become this: “The best players have to be the best GRINDERS”.

But Ohio State, reeling after losing star quarterback Braxton Miller to a season-ending injury in August, rebounded behind freshman quarterback J.T. Barrett.

He also monitors closely the weight room and “social element” associated with the players.

Ohio State edge rusher Joey Bosa is a beast and is in firm contention to go #1 overall.

The Buckeyes suspended All-America defensive end Joey Bosa, receiver Corey Smith and H-backs Jalin Marshall and Dontre Wilson for their opening game at Virginia Tech because of unspecified violation of athletic department policies. Johnny Manziel seems to have more headlines written about his activities off the field than on it, and LeBron James’ on-again off-again relationship with the Cleveland Cavaliers is one “decision” away from plunging the entire state into complete disarray. Barrett? I think we’re going to see both play quite often.

That facilitated the idea that Miller should pursue a “Plan B” option. So we’ve been working with him for a good month, however, without a ball. It’s all been footwork. I’m anxious to see day one.

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The display required about 500 hours of work. There’s no live contact, too. But defensive line coach Larry Johnson will throw a couple of guys into a rotation against Virginia Tech. That honor belongs to one-time third string quarterback Cardale Jones.

“There’s no flawless team”, Meyer said. He wasn’t an ultimate grinder. He’s now moved in the top five, six workers on our team. “He is a serious dude right now”. Wilson was the team’s leading kick returner in 2014.

The 2015 Big Ten Football Media Days started Thursday at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago.

That development comes on the heels of Miller, a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year as quarterback, moving to wide receiver next season.

Meyer says he likes the culture of his team.

“Ohio State allowed for that to happen, especially going against an SEC opponent” in the college football playoff, said Clement, whose Badgers will have another high-profile opportunity against Alabama in their season-opener in Arlington, Tex. For now he’ll get receiver work, with Meyer, a former receiver coach, taking a hands-on approach.

Jones was the quarterback of record in the Buckeyes’ title win over Oregon, but that hasn’t earned him a clear path to the job. And there’s a feeling Miller’s move could be a big part of Ohio State’s title defense this fall. Meyer said of Miller’s escapability.

“The thing that’s been good about this is I think it’s bringing up some discussions about ‘how can we learn from this?'” Chryst said. “He’s got an incredible first step”.

“You’ve got to block out what’s going on outside the building, people downtown Columbus telling you how great you are, guy on the radio talking about all sorts of stuff“, Perry said.

Added Meyer: “My expectation is he’s an impact player”.