With just over a week away before the Ohio State Football team hits the gridiron to begin the 2020 season, Big Ten opponents have reason to be even more concerned with the Buckeye juggernaut: Ryan Day says he and Heisman hopeful Justin Fields are really starting to click.
When the quarterback, head coach, and offensive coordinator are all on the same page, big things can happen. When the quarterback, as Coach Day puts it “knows what I’m thinking” it can take your game plan to a whole new level.
“We’re getting to the point where he hears a call, he knows what I’m thinking, he knows what Kevin Wilson’s thinking,” Day said on a Zoom call with reporters. “That’s really important. That’s when you can take it to the next level.”
This news should have Big Ten opponents quaking in their cleats. Justin Fields is already thought to be one of the best players in the country, a possible Heisman contender, and a potential top-five NFL draft pick.
#Buckeyes coach Ryan Day on QB Justin Fields' development: "We’re getting to the point where he hears a call, he knows what I’m thinking, he knows what [offensive coordinator] Kevin Wilson’s thinking. That's really important. That’s when you can take it to the next level."
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) October 13, 2020
In his first year in Columbus, Buckeye fans know well the impact Fields made after losing record-setting Dwayne Haskins to the NFL as a first-rounder. Fields would throw for 3,273 yards and 41 touchdowns to only 3 interceptions. He would also run for another 484 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.
Fields certainly seemed to be in full command of the offense in 2019 and now if he has a grasp on what Day and Wilson are thinking ahead of time, some special things look to be on the horizon in 2020. Not only for Fields, but the entire Ohio State football team.
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