COLUMBUS, Ohio — Give Ohio State offensive tackle Taylor Decker credit for not throwing his hands up in frustration after getting asked the question again. It seems that after every one of the Buckeyes’ wins during this four-game display of offensive prowess, the topic comes up: So, Ohio State Player X, how much do you wish you had that game against Virginia Tech back? No pointing fingers here, I’ve asked the question myself. But let’s take a page out of Decker’s book. “I know we’ll never get that back,” Decker said after No. 13 Ohio State ran roughshod over another opponent in its 56-17 win over Rutgers on Saturday in Ohio Stadium. When it comes to the Buckeyes’ offensive line, let’s not make the question, “Do you want that game against Virginia Tech back?” Let’s change it to, “How much has the offensive line improved from that game?” Because in the eyes of Urban Meyer, Ohio State’s offensive line still has a lot to give. Three straight games of at least 500 yards and 50 points weren’t enough for Meyer to throw praise on the offensive line during his radio show last week. Meyer’s message to the line since that loss in week two has been that every defensive line they’ve faced hasn’t been as good as Virginia Tech’s. Rutgers was supposed to be the best test yet. Against the Scarlet Knights, Ohio State had 585 yards of total offense, 324 of that on the ground. Quarterback J.T. Barrett wasn’t sacked, and was hurried just once. …
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