Coming off their bye week, quarterback J.T. Barrett and the Ohio State Buckeyes are now looking at nine straight weeks of Big Ten play — 10 if they qualify for the league championship game in Indianapolis.(Photo: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) Short of firing himself or texting in church (a no-no on that pink contract drawn up by his family) or finding himself in the middle of a Tresselian-like scandal, Urban Meyer would appear to have his job as Ohio State football coach as long as he wants it. Still … Sunday’s announcement that LSU had fired Les Miles, winner of a national title at OSU’s expense and owner of the highest winning percentage in school history, had to make even someone of Meyer’s stature blanch. With his Buckeyes opening Big Ten play Saturday in a noon home game against Rutgers, Meyer was asked Monday whether you’re ever safe enough, secure enough, in his profession. “You just got to beat Rutgers, man,” Meyer said, his almost exasperated response drawing laughter from reporters. “I’m just worried about this place right here. It’s crazy and it’s getting crazier and to (who) much is given, much is expected. “Television contracts and the College Football Playoff and the intense fan support that…
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