COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Urban Meyer came to in Columbus in 2012 he brought with him a spread offense that at the time had revolutionized college football. He’d found value in the concept of a mobile quarterback and turned that into two national championships at Florida. With Braxton Miller on the roster, Ohio State had a player tailor-made for his offense. That continued under JT Barrett, who although wasn’t as electric of a runner as Miller was physical enough to get the yards needed in third downs to keep possessions alive. Those quarterbacks found success in Columbus. But Ryan Day isn’t interested in that style. Since Day’s arrival in 2017 as a co-offensive coordinator, the Buckeyes’ focus when it comes to field generals has shifted from dual-threat QBs to pro-style prototypes. With Dwayne Haskins under center last season, we saw the ultimate Day weapon. Not every Buckeye QB will put…
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