Shortly after J.T. Barrett was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, Ohio State announced that the quarterback would be suspended for the Buckeyes' next game, Nov. 7, against Minnesota.
This was a first offense for Barrett, and since it was an alcohol violation, the school's alcohol/substance abuse policy dictates that Barrett must enter a management program. Beyond that, no suspension is mandated by program policy.
This is an important distinction: Urban Meyer was not obligated to suspend J.T. Barrett, but did so, anyway.
Given the reaction by some fans – particularly fans of other programs – and some in the media, condemning Meyer for being too lenient, it's worth looking at what other schools have done in similar situations.