When Urban Meyer arrived in Columbus, the idea that the punt was the most important play in football left town.
Coach Jim Tressel believed that playing good defense and controlling field position was the key to victory. The only part of the field coach Meyer seems concerned with is the 10 yards between the opponents goal line and the back of the end zone. He wants his players to get there early and often.
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This really is why these Buckeyes have a better chance of repeating as the College Football National Champions.