Urban Meyer Livid, Says J.T. Barrett's Injury Caused By Cameraman on Sideline
By Kyle Koster
Ohio State lost quarterback J.T. Barrett to an injury during today’s victory over Michigan. The senior had trouble getting up after a hit in the third quarter and didn’t return. Buckeyes backup Dwayne Haskins was brilliant in relief, leading the road team to a 31-20 victory.
After the game, Urban Meyer threw a twist into the plot when he seethed over the circumstances of the injury, claiming it occurred before the game.
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said J.T. Barrett was injured by a camera on the sideline. “Too many damn people on the sideline. I’m so angry right now.”
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 25, 2017
Meyer: “That's just someone on your freaking sideline who hurts your quarterback. I'll find out who that was.” He's clearly pissed and rightfully so.
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) November 25, 2017
Barrett was only 3-for-8 with 30 yards through the air. He did rush 15 times for 67 yards and a touchdown before exiting, meaning he was healthy enough to make a difference on the field.
Video of this incident has yet to emerge. We’re in the infancy of what promises to be a major story here and it’s a bit confusing as to exactly what actually went on.
UPDATE: Barrett has weighed in.
Barrett explains how he got injured on sideline pic.twitter.com/LgzkxdCDlf
— Larry Lage (@LarryLage) November 25, 2017
J.T. Barrett is in the press conference room now. He said he does not believe someone maliciously tried to hurt him.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 25, 2017
Perhaps there’s a very nervous cameraman fleeing the state right now. Perhaps Meyer’s claim will prove to be inaccurate. Either way, wild stuff.