ANN ARBOR, Mich.: Ezekiel Elliott quieted the firestorm the best way he knew how, by turning in one of the best performances of his career when Ohio State needed it most.
A week ago, the junior running back shocked reporters after a stunning three-point home loss to Michigan State by criticizing the OSU coaching staff’s play-calling. The Buckeye bell cow touched the ball just twice in the second half and finished with 33 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
On Monday, Elliott posted a long apology on Twitter. He was widely criticized nationally, with many calling for Ohio State coach Urban Meyer to suspend him.