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Why Braxton Miller Saved Ohio State Football

Braxton Miller was pretty much the entire offense during the 2012 season, as Ohio State coach Urban Meyer would attest later. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

There will point-blank, almost never be an Ohio State player like Braxton Miller.

The kid from Huber Heights, who once (allegedly) made Chicago Cubs outfielder and former Middletown High School linebacker Kyle Schwarber decide to play baseball instead of football, saved Ohio State from the pits of mediocrity.

Let’s take you back a bit to 2010. The Buckeyes are coming off a Sugar Bowl win over Arkansas, who was led by ex-Wolverine legend, Ryan Mallett.