“A complete escape from his predecessor might not be possible.” – Austin Ward, ESPN Mike Weber had one of the best freshman seasons by an Ohio State running back in program history. He had only the third 1,000-yard season by a freshman, which is dang good for a program with great running backs in its past. But there’s a bit of an Ezekiel Elliott hangover because of how great Zeke was. the WHAC features plenty of Zeke memorabilia, and his name still comes up in practice. It’s why comparisons between the two backs still come up. “Oh yeah, he was tired of all the comparisons,” running backs coach Tony Alford told Ward. “We’re beyond that point. Mike Weber is Mike Weber. Now, do we have a guy who showed how to grind and how to do it right? We sure do, and it’s Zeke. But do we want him to…
Continue Reading: Ohio State’s Mike Weber is trying to outdo Ezekiel Elliott
