Ranking Ohio State's Toughest Competitions for Starting Roles

Thousands of pixels, and maybe even a little ink, will be used to debate who should start at quarterback before the Buckeyes next take the field. As Urban Meyer often says, though, a football team must be nine units strong. Here is a look at the most significant upcoming clashes for starting roles.

1. Offensive Tackle

As hardcore fans and everyone who has seen The Blind Side knows, the left tackle is one of the most highly valued positions in football. With first-team All-Big Ten starter Jamarco Jones graduating, a group of new and familiar faces will vie for left tackle starting job.

To begin with, Isaiah Prince could shift from right to left tackle for his third year as a starter. After…