The Defunct 2017 Ohio State Quarterback Conundrum

[Stark]

J.T. Barrett's passing yards the last five games:

Oklahoma - 84
Indiana - 304
Clemson - 127
Michigan - 124
Michigan State - 86

Two losses against elite teams. A near loss to Michigan State. A double OT-win against Michigan. And a win against a cupcake with a monster game from our RB.

What needs to change?

 

[Otsego Mar]

His passing yards.

 

[Stark]

His passing yards.

 

[col63onel]

Cardale Jones tore up 3 good/great defenses in 2014, then all of a sudden struggled against Hawaii and NIU in 2015 and was benched.

QBs "regressing" is a problem at OSU, at it seems to have started when Tom Herman left.

 

[EdMonix11]

Cardale Jones tore up 3 good/great defenses in 2014, then all of a sudden struggled against Hawaii and NIU in 2015 and was benched.

QBs "regressing" is a problem at OSU, at it seems to have started when Tom Herman left.

I have a theory about this.

I think because JT had so much success making reads with packaged plays in his freshman season, I think OSU changed to a more pro style system where the QB has to read the whole field. I don't think the plays necessarily changed, they just opened up both sides of the field.

I think a combination of receivers struggling to gain separation and JT not able to process the game fast enough creates a situation where JT is hesitant and scared to release the ball.

I have no theories on why his accuracy has been so erratic other than rushing his throws because he knows he's running out of time on his reads

I still think JT should be replaced but, if Urban insists on keeping him under center, I think going back to a single read spread offense might speed things up for JT.

 

[FiveThous]

In times like these, it's important to remember that JT will make an excellent candidate for the Enterprise Rent A Car Management Training program.

 

[CleveRocks]

One more loss you might bench him if you have some else in the wings.. but the loss is to a top 5 team..

I have never drunk the barrett koolaid. But he is what we led with...

 

[Hurl Bruce]

If JT Barrett doesn't shine today, then there is a real problem. These are Spring Game conditions.

 

[col63onel]

Kermitsippingtea.meme

 

[Rich]

Yea that game ends it. Debate is just over now.

 

[Kbiz]

 

[Ohio]

Me opening this thread

 

[NorthCoastBias]

Curious how OptimusPrime was nowhere to be found on Saturday. Wonder why that would be?

 

[Ohio]

Curious how OptimusPrime was nowhere to be found on Saturday. Wonder why that would be?

Genuinely surprised he wasn't shitposting during the game

 

[Stark]

Barrett's stats since I talked shit after Oklahoma:

9/16 vs. Army West Point: 25-33, 270 yards, 2 TD, 7 rushes, 32 yards, 1 TD 38-7 W
9/23 vs. UNLV: 12-17, 209 yards, 5 TD, 5 rushes, 15 yards, 0 TD 54-21 W
9/30 @ Rutgers: 15-23, 286 yards, 3 TD, 9 rushes, 78 yards, 0 TD 56-0 W
10/7 vs. Maryland: 20-31, 261 yards, 3 TD, 8 rushes, 59 yards, 1 TD 62-14 W
10/14 @ Nebraska: 27-33, 325 yards, 5 TD, 10 rushes, 48 yards, 2 TD 56-14 W
10/28 vs. Penn State: 33-39, 328 yards, 4 TD, 17 rushes, 95 yards, 0 TD 39-38 W

Remaining Games:

11/4 @ Iowa: 69th in pass defense
11/11 vs. Michigan State: 31st in pass defense
11/17 vs. Illinois: 27th in pass defense
11/24 @ Michigan: 2nd in pass defense

Potential Wisconsin matchup: 15th in pass defense

Just for reference:
Indiana - 19th
Oklahoma - 88th
Army - 45th
UNLV - 86th
Rutgers - 60th
Maryland - 120th
Nebraska - 67th
Penn State - 25th