Ohio State 2011-2015 QB/WR - Braxton Miller (2x B1G MVP, 2x B1G OPOY, National Champion)

Let me just remind everyone that Utban win a title and dominated a damn good Ohio State team with Chris Leak at QB. Sure Leak was a senior but he was average at best.

Maybe Cardale can provide a short yardage threat like Tebow did for UF as a Freshman. But then again do you risk yor backup getting injured on a run play ?

 

A senior of average talent is far better than a Freshman freak of nature. Above all, a QB must make smart decisions and experience is a huge advantage.

 

That Florida defense though...

 

Keep the faith boys! I still think we have a very good team this year. Also, with Miller coming back this team could be really deep and scary next year.

 

If Braxton were to return to full strength in 2015, we could be looking at the best Ohio State team of all time...

Let’s assume that guys like Taylor Decker and Noah Spence return for their senior seasons...HOLY $#!+

 

This is true... This season will basically act as a development and depth-building season for 2015 when Braxton gets back, and Braxton will have an extra year to study the playbook and understand the offense.

If JT balls out, Urban has been adamant about getting the best players on the field... Even if that means running a two-qb system, Urban has shown that he's willing to do so.

 

Warning: I'm about to go on a bit of a rant. So if you don't want to deal with my bullsh**, I'd suggest you guys just keep scrolling.
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As the news of Miller's injury sets in, there are two thoughts that I keep having.

#1: Miller is completely screwed because of Meyer's selfishness in the Orange Bowl (Kenny should have been put in).

#2: Miller is completely screwed because the NCAA's rules against athletes use of their own image.

I feel awful for Braxton. I can't help but think about the end of the Orange bowl when I was screaming at my TV to take him out of the game... This feels like the Shanahan decision to keep RGIII in the game where he blew out his knee... I love Urban for a lot of reasons, but this was a flat out mistake, and it might have ruined Braxton's career.

I also feel awful that Braxton is going to dramatically drop on the draft boards, and has to come back to risk further injury just to prove himself at the next level.

For those of you who aren't aware, Braxton has a child/family to care for. Nothing would be more upsetting to me than him giving 4 years to TOSU (along with millions of dollars worth of profit for the university/nike from his image alone) only to struggle to care for his family with a menial day job after graduation.

This is the problem with college sports, and I'm very sad that we might have to witness it first hand.

Miller should have made enough money during his career through sponsorships (when do you not see him in Nike ??) to comfortably provide for his family regardless of what happens at the next level.

I honestly just feel awful for Braxton, and I wish that the NCAA didn't take advantage of athletes like this. I realize that allowing commercial rights to athletes will not solve every athlete's problem, but kids like Braxton who start for an entire season and work their asses off should not have to worry about their financial futures being completely ruined every time they take a hit.

 

Continued rant: Proof of said yelling....
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Well, this is a bit of good news.

 

The Curse of In-N-Out Burger: Ever since Troy Smith, something has been derailing the senior seasons of Ohio State quarterbacks - Plain Dealer

 

Too early to really dive into, but that story-line could be amazing.

 

According to Meyer: Torn labrum, 9-12 months.

 

so realistically he may not even be ready for next season

 

Drew Breese's torn labrum and rotator cuff damage required two surgeries. The injury happened in January of 2006, he led the league in yards the next season.

Mark Sanchez, Blaine Gabbert and James Franklin all have suffered and returned from torn labrums. I can't speak to the severity of those cases compared to Braxton's though.

 

Fans Flood Social Media With Support For No. 5 - OSU Athletics

 

Miller: “I am on course to graduate in December and I want to attend graduate school, and then return to lead the Buckeyes next season."

— Ohio State Buckeyes 🌰 (@OhioStAthletics) August 19, 2014