COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jerry Seinfield once remarked that comedians are the most criticized people in society because of the judgement that accompanies every joke on stage. That must make quarterbacks the comedians of the sports world. While an incomplete pass may not linger with the same awkwardness as a joke that bombs, a different scrutiny follows quarterbacks. The margin for error is smaller, and the standard for excellence is higher. Quarterbacks cannot merely produce. They must also win. Justin Fields was familiar with that magnifying glass long before he arrived at Ohio State. Top-ranked national recruit. Television documentary subject. Prized transfer target. One of the Buckeyes’ most urgent questions as the season began was whether Fields would experience first-year growing pains in a new system or live up to those lofty prep rankings. We asked that question, then answered it in 14 installments. The Cleveland.com Ohio State coverage team assigned…
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