Ohio State was extremely talented last year. Ohio State is almost always extremely talented.
Then came the offseason, when a slew of star players — defensive lineman J.T. Tuimoloau, running back TreVeyon Henderson and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, among others — decided to remain in Columbus and chase a national title rather than enter the NFL Draft. That was followed by the signing of the fourth-ranked recruiting class in the country, per Rivals, including three five-star standouts.
Along the way, coach Ryan Day surgically worked the transfer portal to add pops at key positions including quarterback (Will Howard, Kansas State), running back (Quinshon Judkins, Ole Miss) and safety (Caleb Downs, Alabama).
The always strong Buckeyes are now even stronger. They are loaded, flush, brimming with ability heading into 2024. They even poached UCLA’s head coach (Chip Kelly) to be their offensive coordinator.
But don’t take my word for it.
“As of now this is one of the most talented rosters in the last decade, maybe ever,” former Buckeye coach Urban Meyer told Adam King of 10TV in Columbus. “I mean, that’s a big statement. They’ve got to play. But you look at the quality of athlete at every position. … I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Wait … ever?
It is uncertain if Meyer meant the most talented Ohio State roster “in the last decade, maybe ever” or most talented roster anywhere at any school. Either one would be a massive statement. The latter, though, would be hyperbolic … perhaps.
Nebraska in 1995? Miami in 2001? USC in 2004? Alabama in 2020?
Give Meyer this much: He’s paid by Fox Sports to offer big opinions and that’s a big one. He certainly isn’t shying away from what he thinks in an effort to lower expectations and egos to help Day, his former assistant.
Rat poison is what Nick Saban used to call…
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Publish date : 2024-06-19 19:22:21
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