Ohio State’s kickoffs probably won’t look drastically different this season, but the Buckeyes are discussing whether they need to make adjustments. Since Urban Meyer became Ohio State’s head coach before the 2012 season, the Buckeyes have had a clear and consistent kickoff strategy: Keeping the ball short of the end zone but as close to the goal line and sideline as possible, with the intent of pinning opponents inside their own 25-yard line on the return. A wrench was thrown into that strategy in April, however, when the NCAA passed a new rule that allows teams to call for a fair catch on any kickoff inside the 25-yard line, resulting in a touchback if they do. While meeting with the media at the football team’s annual job fair on Friday, Meyer said Ohio State’s coaching staff had a “long meeting” to discuss the ramifications of the new kickoff rule on Thursday.…
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