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Urban Meyer 'Thinks the World' of Curtis Samuel, but Injuries are Keeping the Sophomore from Contributing More in Ohio State's Offense

Curtis Samuel twisted his body, dove away from a defender whose hands were draped all over him and snatched a rifle from Cardale Jones out of the air in the end zone.

The terrific catch marked Samuel's first touch of the 2015 season; it also doubled as the first touchdown of Ohio State's national title defense.

The pass from Jones to Samuel put the Buckeyes out front, 6-0, against Virginia Tech Labor Day night, and provided a glimpse of the pure talent the sophomore possesses. It again showed why Urban Meyer had to pluck him from Brooklyn and bring him to Ohio State.