Ohio State isn't just searching for a new starting quarterback this spring, it's searching for a new leader.
It's no secret that J.T. Barrett commanded locker room throughout his time in Columbus, even before he was a formal member of the team. Barrett has been the unquestioned leader of the team for the better part of four years, his impact so strong he was even named a captain of the 2015 team despite not earning the starting job during the spring.
As the Buckeyes look to replace him this spring, that's what they'll miss most – the unquantifiable alpha presence in the locker room, the ultra-competitive captain that drives everyone to get better, the solid rock in trying circumstances.