Braxton Miller will be on the field this fall … just not at quarterback. (USATSI) Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller is no longer an Ohio State quarterback. Not because he’s transferring, but rather because he’s changing positions. Miller told SI.com on Thursday that he’ll be making the move from quarterback to a H-back/wide receiver role. “For the most part, it’s going to be H-back and punt return,” Miller told Sports Illustrated. “It’s a long process to get back totally to throwing and throwing every day. This is the smarter thing for right now, God blessed me with a lot of talent and different opportunities. I’m going to have fun with that and still score a lot of touchdowns and help the team out and be dominant at that.” Miller (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) said the driving force behind the decision was his health. Coming off shoulder surgery that cost him the entire 2014 season, he will not be completely healthy for another two months. That would hurt his chances in Ohio State’s quarterback competition, so instead, he’s chosen to take another path to get on the field and help the Buckeyes in 2015. Miller said he first floated the idea to Ohio State strength coach Mickey Marotti in April; he discussed it with coach Urban Meyer later that month…
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