Please follow and like us: OSU coach Urban Meyer during a game against Rutgers on Oct. 24 at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey.Credit: Samantha Hollingshead | Photo Editor It might have lost an unprecedented amount of talent to the NFL draft, but the Ohio State football team has begun to look toward the future as it resumed spring practice this week after taking some time off for spring break. Much of the conversation with OSU coach Urban Meyer on Tuesday was a reflection on the future of the program as it looks to withstand the departure of 16 starting offensive and defensive starters to graduation or early entry into the draft. Here are three key takeaways from the coach’s press conference as the Buckeyes continue to work toward the April 16 spring game. Stability on offense While the Buckeyes might be missing big names like Braxton Miller, running back Ezekiel Elliott and wide receiver Michael Thomas, there is still some returning talent, anchored by redshirt junior quarterback J.T. Barrett and redshirt senior center Pat Elflein. Meyer emphasized the importance of their return, saying a team incorporating new players at those positions has no shot. “The fact that those two guys are back, we have a shot,” he said. “And I think we have a decent chance to be good on offense. And it’s mostly due to those two guys coming back.” Meyer also spoke highly of Barrett’s leadership, saying that he’s one of the best leaders the team has ever had. …
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