QB Barrett nixes idea that Jones' arm is better

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- J.T. Barrett might not have the strongest arm on Ohio State's's roster, but the redshirt sophomore wants to make it clear that doesn't mean his is weak.

In a passionate post-practice media session, the Buckeyes quarterback spent nearly two minutes defending his passing ability deep down the field, particularly as it related to head-to-head comparisons with teammate Cardale Jones.

"I felt like I couldn't throw the ball deep [last year] because you all were talking bad about me,"J.T. Barrett said of the criticism of his arm strength."[The offense] really didn't change with Cardale in the game," Barrett said on Wednesday evening. "Like last year when I was playing, how many…