0 Shares Print The nine-month national obsession over who will take Ohio State’s first snap of the 2015 season has served to overshadow one of the nation’s most electric players. Ezekiel Elliott was unstoppable during the Buckeyes’ championship run, racking up 696 yards and eight touchdowns in postseason wins against Wisconsin, Alabama and Oregon. While the quarterback question lingers entering Monday night’s opener at Virginia Tech, the biggest obstacle for the Hokies could be stopping the other Buckeye in the backfield. How do you stop Elliott or just slow him down? Coaches who have faced Elliot differed on how, and whether you really can. One Big Ten defensive coordinator’s answer to what Elliot’s biggest strength is may surprise you. It will likely be the key to the Buckeyes’ chances as they take on Virginia Tech on Monday at Lane Stadium. Has Elliott reached “Melvin Gordon status”? Several coaches say they see no glaring weakness in Elliott’s game, which makes game planning for him so difficult. A Big Ten defensive assistant said Elliott did not quite reach “Melvin Gordon status” during the regular season, but elevated to it with his surge during Ohio State’s title run. …
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