COLUMBUS, OHIO — Ohio State opened training camp Thursday morning eager to bury memories of the last time the team played a game. That was New Year’s Eve in Arizona, where the Buckeyes were humiliated by Clemson 31-0 in the College Football Playoff. The significant flaws in the Buckeyes’ passing game and offensive play-calling were laid bare before 20 million people who were watching on TV before welcoming in 2017. Questions will linger in camp about the quality of the aerial attack, whether the offensive line can protect quarterback J.T. Barrett, and whether Barrett can return to form under a new offensive coordinator and complete deep passes to mostly untested wide receivers. Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson, most recently the head coach at Indiana, has put new emphasis on the deep passing game and accuracy, charting every pass thrown during spring practice. “There is constant conversation of things I like on…
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