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Improving arm strength a top priority for Ohio State QBs this summer

Related Topics: Cardale Jones, Ohio, Quarterback

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- J.T. Barrett isn’t shy about defending his physical ability, but there is one notable exception.

The Ohio State quarterback has learned to just laugh about the difference between the strength in his right arm and the rocket launcher his buddy and friendly rival Cardale Jones possesses, particularly after it was put on public display one last time on Saturday at the spring game.

In a head-to-head longest toss competition, Barrett was always going to be a huge underdog, even as he wound up with a couple steps to try to squeeze a few extra yards out of his throw.