Heisman Trophy: Who should win it vs who will win it by Anthony Messenger Urban Meyer’s teams are known for their ability to run the football and play sound defense. Nothing has changed in Meyer’s time in Columbus. This Ohio State defense is one of the best in the country. Key players Ohio State’s defense is chock-full of blue chip recruits, but there are a few players that are particularly important against Clemson. Jerome Baker (So) Linebacker: Baker does not get as much attention as Raekwon McMillan OSU’s middle linebacker, however, that does not take away from the impact he has on the game. Baker is Ohio State’s most athletic linebacker and I expect him to be used in an attempt to spy Deshaun Watson. Gareon Conley (Jr) Corner: Conley is the leader of Ohio State’s secondary who will likely shadow Clemson’s Mike Williams. This match-up is paramount as Williams has yet…
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