Buckeye Jersey and Controversy

My family and I went into The Buckeye Corner today and looked around. Needless to say I could have bought everything in the store, without a doubt. We went to buy a couple items and noticed that I saw a Braxton jersey, but not a Barrett. I see this as totally disrespectful. I asked the manager about it and he said that manufacturing said, by the time the jersey's are able to make it to the stores, the season will be over. This did not make sense to me. Considering all that Barrett has accomplished this season, the least that we owe him this year is the ability to buy and wear his jersey. During the Indiana game, the Big Ten Network put on the television, a comparison of Braxton of Barrett. Former Ohio State Running Back Maurice Clarett saw this as disrespectful. I do not see this as disrespectful, considering Braxton's first year was under Luke Fickell, not Tressel nor Meyer. Is this to say that Braxton would be further developed if his first year would be under Meyer? It could or could not have helped. Under the past two years under Meyer, Braxton is, without a doubt, one of the greatest athletes Ohio State has ever seen, but has yet to develop into a quarterback like Barrett. The instinct of a quarterback cannot be untaught, but instead honed into something that can begin in college and prosper in the NFL. The attributes Braxton possess are incredible. He has a strong arm, incredibly agile, and a headache for defenses. However, the downside of Braxton is his inaccuracy and frailty. Do not get me wrong, I love Braxton, but his agility leaves him open to injury. During the Clemson game last year, it was easy to see that Clemson was targeting Braxton and succeeded considering he has sat out his entire Senior year. Barrett on the other hand, is accurate, seems to be tougher, not as fast or agile, but an overall better choice. Although the comparison is skewed, in 10 games, Barrett has done an amazing job, with room to prove, and he's a Freshman. Barrett has done more than enough to have his number and name on a jersey, without showing disrespect to a faithful player.

I do not think our quarterback controversy is a controversy at all. In fact, I think he chooses to go pro because he understands that an injury to his shoulder again will hinder him more in the short run, than going into the NFL in the long run. Braxton will have to enter into the NFL with an open mind towards different positions because the two things the NFL looks for the most is strength and accuracy. Barrett, along with the rest of the team, will return next year poised for an undefeated season.

I sincerely hope, if Braxton comes back, Meyer makes a decision that is best for the team, not one person. If Braxton comes back, then is hit and injured during the season, will the season be a waste and will he second guess his decision to come back knowing he could have been getting paid to play. As much as I hate to say it, and that is only because I love Braxton, Barrett is our future.