COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The confetti showers. The trophy ceremonies. The remarkable run to a national championship. All that felt like a very long time ago at Ohio State on Tuesday. The Buckeyes’ third spring practice was a bad one and coach Urban Meyer let everybody know about it. ”Today was not a pleasant one,” Meyer said. ”Not going to blame players or coaches yet. That’s coming though if we don’t get better.” After winning the first College Football Playoff last season, Ohio State’s most daunting opponent this season is complacency. The opponent seemed to get the best of the Buckeyes on Tuesday and safety Vonn Bell said Meyer’s message was received. ”It’s time to go,” Bell said. There were plenty of reasons for the Buckeyes to be spotty. This was the Buckeyes’ first practice with shoulder pads, and the first after spring break. Meyer also said the coaching staff limited several key players – including star offensive linemen Taylor Decker and Pat Elflein – as part of the team’s strategy to manage wear and tear. ”You just got to be smart, which I think we are being smart,” Meyer said…
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