NEW YORK — This weekend’s Heisman Trophy ceremony is Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud’s first-ever trip to New York. “I’m really excited,” he said. “I’ve never been before. I’m a West Coast guy.” Stroud, who grew up in Southern California, said the closest he’s been to the city came in October when the Buckeyes traveled to New Jersey for a conference game against Rutgers. C.J. Stroud is the first Ohio State freshman to be invited to the Heisman Trophy ceremony. The 2021 Ohio State football schedule: Times, dates and results for the Buckeyes Heisman Trophy: Could C.J. Stroud become Ohio State’s eighth Heisman Trophy winner? Ohio State quarterback: C.J. Stroud’s arm not all that makes him special as he makes Heisman statement The trip is a milestone in the redshirt freshman’s fast-rising career. Before September, he had never attempted a pass for the Buckeyes. Four months later, he’s up for…
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