COLUMBUS, Ohio – Practicing together for the first time last spring, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields and center Josh Myers earned some extra one-on-one time to build a connection. After any botched snap under center, the duo ran a lap together. That protocol carried over into the preseason as the Buckeyes prepared to re-introduce a conventional-yet-drastic wrinkle into their offense. “As they go around the field together and run together they have a little conversation about how to get it right, so it gives them a little time to think that through — a little bonding,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said, unable to conceal a sarcastic smile. As recently as last season, Ohio State’s coaching staff need not expend its energy on such lessons. Buckeye quarterbacks took well over 1,000 snaps last season, and they took about as many of them under center as you did. Urban Meyer relied…
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