COLUMBUS, Ohio -- If it had come down solely to intangible qualities, Ohio State’s quarterback derby might have been over months ago.
The Buckeyes are quick to defend the leadership traits of both Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett, and their teammates have been consistent in expressing a belief that they have no problem following either of them out on the field.
And while the ability to motivate, a penchant for fiery speeches and poise under pressure are all valuable, they aren’t easy to quantify -- aside from votes for a captaincy, which for the first part of the season favored the backup over the starter.