COLUMBUS, Ohio — You can conjure any number of creative options for Ohio State football to replace Devin Brown’s red zone package while the quarterback is sidelined by an ankle injury. Put true freshman Lincoln Kienholz into a game for the first time and let him use his athleticism. Direct snap to a running back and try some wildcat formation. Same thing with receivers Xavier Johnson or Emeka Egbuka — the latter of which is at least something coach Ryan Day said the team has “messed around” with already. Want to get really fanciful? Fourth-year cornerback Cameron Martinez rushed for 2,124 yards and threw for 1,258 as a senior quarterback at Muskegon (Michigan) High School when he was the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year. Even defensive end Jack Sawyer threw his hat in the ring this week. After all, Pickerington North’s former emergency quarterback already wears Brown’s…
Continue Reading: With Ohio State football’s red zone gimmick sidelined, Buckeyes have 1 option for next month
