DALLAS — Basking in the glory of his third national championship, Urban Meyer was in no mood to wait. So as he sat at his postgame press conference following Ohio State’s 42-20 win over Oregon at the conclusion of the first-ever College Football Playoff, the Buckeyes head coach wasn’t shy to answer reporters’ questions before they were even finished.
Especially when those questions pertained to newly minted star running back Ezekiel Elliott.
“Zeke, obviously the MVP, rushes for a new record…” a reporter started.
“A monster,” Meyer interrupted.
“What have you seen from him all season as improvement…” the reporter continued.
“A monster,” Meyer reiterated.
When Meyer finally did give his full answer, he praised Elliott’s ability to pick up post-contact yardage and his humble approach. He also added that having just wrapped up his sophomore season, Elliott is due back in Columbus for at least one more year, as he’ll enter 2015 as the likely front-runner for the Heisman Trophy.
“I can’t wait,” Meyer said grinning. “I’ll give you a couple of days off, Zeke, and we’re back at it.”
What Elliott accomplished in the final three games of the Buckeyes’ national championship season was nothing short of remarkable, as he rushed for a combined 696 yards and eight touchdowns against Wisconsin, Alabama and Oregon.
That those games came on the largest possible stages—the Big Ten title game, Sugar Bowl and national championship—will only enhance Elliott’s…
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