PHOENIX – For many years under Jim Tressel, Ohio State always seemed to hang its hat on defense. When Urban Meyer arrived however, the script immediately seemed to flip. That flip however cost the Buckeyes a chance at a national title in 2013 when Ohio State was torched in the Big Ten title game by Michigan State’s Connor Cook, who threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-24 win over OSU. The Buckeyes were then sent to the Orange Bowl, where Clemson did much of the same to Ohio State. Tiger wide receiver Sammy Watkins set Orange Bowl records with 16 receptions for 227 yards and two scores in a 40-35 win over the Buckeyes. Many of Watkins’ yards came the catch, as Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd completed many of his passes on bubble and tunnel screens. It was after that game that Ohio State cornerbacks coach Kerry…
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