Ohio State’s domination of Rutgers shows why recruiting is so dang important

   It isn’t uncommon for teams, even highly talented, well-regarded teams, to come out flat on a noon kick, even when facing overmatched opponents. Any concerns that group would include Ohio State were summarily dismissed by the mid-second quarter. Ohio State didn’t just beat Rutgers. They crushed them. They held the hapless Scarlet Knights to three completed passes. Three. They rung up over 660 total yards, and rushed for over 400. There was barely a damn thing Rutgers did well over the course of the game, even though cosmetically, it didn’t even look they played that poorly, or at least, not until it was far too late. Urban Meyer showed about as much mercy on former pupil Chris Ash as the NPR News Team did during the Anchorman fight scene. None.
   When it comes to difference in talent there's no doubt having a team full of 4-5 stars helps at the college level. Urban Meyer has developed a culture that will continue to keep Ohio State in the running for years to come. Competition doesn't allow for starters to become comfortable to where they overlook an opponent because they must be on their A game to hold on to their starting job. Talent plus excellent coaching equals the success that replicates in a few lopsided victories but we don't apologize for being great!

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References

Brown, Matt. "Ohio State’s domination of Rutgers shows why recruiting is so dang important." SB Nation (2016).