Ohio State coach Urban Meyer made it clear Monday: he’s not going to change Braxton Miller.
“You let him be him,” Meyer said.
It could result in more moments like the one late in the third quarter Saturday against Purdue, when Miller writhed in pain on the turf after being slammed on his neck. While no one hopes it results in another trip to the hospital, the quarterback’s style of play as a runner keeps the ambulance team on alert.
Miller has taken fans’ breath away with his dynamic running skills in Meyer’s spread offense this season. He also has had Buckeye Nation holding its breath a few times.
It’s hard to have one without the other, especially as Ohio State tries to develop more reliable offensive weapons around its best player. Meyer noted Monday that if other offensive players step up, Miller will have to do less, thereby reducing his injury risk. Interestingly enough, Ohio State got several out-of-nowhere contributions — notably from wide receiver Chris Fields — after Miller left Ohio Stadium in an ambulance.
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