It’s been a tumultuous pair of off-seasons for Marcus Baugh, A.J. Alexander and the rest of the Ohio State tight end group. Following the 2015 season, assistant coach Tim Hinton moved into an administrative role with the Buckeyes football program, meaning that former offensive line guru and offensive coordinator Ed Warinner would take over the tight ends in 2016. Warinner’s group had an “OK” season. Marcus Baugh, as expected, led the unit with 24 receptions (good for fourth overall on the team) and two touchdowns. Behind Baugh, A.J. Alexander was the only other tight end to catch a pass, though he and fifth-year graduate transfer Chase Hounshell were active on special teams. Then the Buckeyes lost to Clemson 31-0 and coaching changes happened to try and freshen things up — Warinner was one of two assistants that departed. Once again, the tight end position was orphaned and new offensive coordinator…
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