COLUMBUS, Ohio — A year ago at this time, Justin Fields seemed farther away from Heisman Trophy consideration than Athens, Georgia, is from his current residence at Ohio State on a map. Fields was used as sort of an offensive add-on in his freshman season at Georgia. With quarterback Jake Fromm back from a national championship game appearance, the Bulldogs determined they did not need the full Fields experience to win. Perhaps they were correct. Georgia went 11-3, played for the SEC title and went to the Sugar Bowl. A strong season by almost any measure. Ohio State, however, needed Fields to use every ounce of his talent. When he did, the Buckeyes became perhaps the most complete team in the country. Everyone knew Fields could run. He proved that at Kennesaw Harrison High School, where coach Matt Dickmann installed an offense based on the run-pass option to allow his…
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