09-11-2015, 11:07 AM
Quote:Urban said yesterday during his call-in show that their approach to handling the QBs this year could be a "little unorthodox." Could this mean Urban could change the starter by the opponent, like a true Pokémaster? It is "Cardale Jones OR J.T. Barrett" on the depth chart, after all.
From TheOzone.net:
Quote:This is just the genius of Urban Meyer.
I mean, think about it: This is essentially a four-day week. The top-ranked Buckeyes, especially Jones, are beat up and sore after a tough Monday night game against a physical defense. Barrett is fresh and ready and focused.
What’s more, he deserves to start.
Ohio State has never done what many head coaches have told me over the years that they will never do again – play a Saturday game following a Monday game.
I think I'll let Urban Meyer determine who "deserves" to start, but alternating quarterbacks would bring a level of gamesmanship never seen before in college football. Usually if teams are changing quarterbacks it's in an attempt to put out a dumpster fire. We know that isn't the case in Columbus.
I'm not sure I buy the theory, but it makes you think for sure.
Quoting an article containing a quote from another article? Yeah, I went there.
Four starters returning from (team-imposed) suspension and a JT as the starter? That would work wonders to stop short-week fatigue. More importantly, it would send a message to the next 10+ opponents that they can't afford to only prepare for one starting QB. The idea of Urban as a Pokemon master, choosing his starters based on the opponent's weakness, highlights the unique luxury he has this year. Most teams are lucky to have one QB who won't piss the game away, but he can deliver the "prepare for trouble, and make it double" line with a straight face all year long.
