Herbstreit reacts to Miller’s decision ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit discusses Braxton Miller’s decision to switch to wide receiver and whether Cardale Jones or J.T. Barrett will start at quarterback. 0 Shares Print The most interesting position competition in college football seemingly cleared up a bit Thursday night, thanks to Braxton Miller and some practical thinking. Weeks after announcing he will remain an Ohio State Buckeye for his final season, Miller announced he will no longer remain a Buckeye quarterback, telling Sports Illustrated’s Pete Thamel that he’s moving to wide receiver and also will work as a returner. While coach Urban Meyer was less definitive about the move, telling The Columbus Dispatch that discussions about the switch have taken place but “I haven’t made those decisions yet,” it seems the two-time Big Ten offensive player of the year, who led Ohio State to a perfect season in 2012 and two division titles as a quarterback, will spend the fall catching passes rather than throwing them. If that’s the case, Ohio State’s quarterback race would be down to two: Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett. This is the right move both in the short term for Miller and Ohio State, and likely in the long term for Miller and his NFL future. The scariest scenario for Buckeye opponents — that two and possibly all three Ohio State quarterbacks take the field at the same time — moved closer to reality. After being forced to spend the entire 2014 season on the sideline, Miller’s move would ensure that — barring another health setback — he’d be part of the action in multiple ways this fall. Using Braxton Miller at receiver would assure he’d be part of the action in multiple ways this fall. Jeff Haynes/AP ImagesWhat many seemed to overlook when Miller tore his labrum weeks before the 2014 season was the severity and timing of the injury. …
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