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Question: If given the same opportunity this season that J.T. Barrett had last year, would Cardale Jones break the Big Ten record for total touchdowns by a quarterback? It seems like Barrett’s ceiling is substantially higher, given his ability to run. Is this QB decision based on politics?

— Will Harrington, Dublin

Dispatch sports reporter Rob Oller responds: This is an apples-to-oranges comparison, considering that some of last season’s pieces are missing (Devin Smith comes to mind) while some pieces are new (Braxton Miller at H-back). I would disagree that Barrett’s ceiling is higher. I think Jones actually has the higher ceiling, which likely gets proved on NFL draft day. I agree that last…