Rarely does the return of a two-time conference player of the year seem like a luxury.
With two other seemingly capable quarterbacks from which to choose, a preseason Heisman candidate at running back, and a host of wide receivers with clear NFL talent, the addition of Braxton Miller to the 2015 Ohio State offense was just that. His presence should have been the icing on the most delicious offensive cake Columbus had ever been served.
But as we know now, things didn't work out exactly the way we all imagined. Inconsistency in every aspect seemed to plague the Buckeyes this fall, leading to an eventual meltdown against Michigan State in the final home game of the season that will define the 2015 campaign for many.