COLUMBUS, Ohio — Urban Meyer’s three-game suspension never was going to ruin Ohio State’s season. The greatest effect of Meyer’s mishandling of former receivers coach Zach Smith already was in effect before Ohio State handed down Meyer’s suspension on Aug. 22 and before the Buckeyes played their first game on Sept. 1. It was this question from Twitter that got me thinking about the head coach and this disjointed, unfamiliar OSU offense. Could Urban Meyer missing all of training camp be the root of these problems? Poor run blocking, undisciplined penalties. — Brad (@bradgobucks2) October 21, 2018 As the Buckeyes underwent a fundamental offensive shift, as the Buckeyes started a new season without the seniors of 2017, Meyer wasn’t there. His indefinite leave while Ohio State commissioned an investigation into the Smith issue kept Meyer out for the entire month of camp. The Buckeyes were fine preparing without him. But…
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