Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott: "Disappointed by Lack of Effort from Coaches"
By Kyle Koster
Ezekiel Elliott, the Ohio State running back with Heisman Trophy aspirations, only ran the ball 12 times today in the Buckeyes’ 17-14 loss to Michigan State. If you thought his lack of involvement was a bit perplexing, well, so does he.
The junior ripped the Ohio State offensive game plan after the game.
#Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott:"coaching staff didn't put us in position to win. That's a team (Michigan State) we should beat." WOW
— Rick Pizzo (@BTNRickPizzo) November 22, 2015
More #Buckeyes Elliott:"We should have run more power. We stopped calling plays that worked Disappointed by lack of effort from coaches."
— Rick Pizzo (@BTNRickPizzo) November 22, 2015
Elliott also revealed he was hospitalized earlier this week with a leg infection and had a fever that touched 103 degrees today.
The emotion is understandable after an unexpected loss and emotional week. But throwing his coaches under the bus — and then backing over them — will be a hot topic at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, where he’ll be this spring.
Ezekiel Elliott: "Honestly, that was my last game at the Shoe. There's no chance I'm coming back next year."
— Austin Ward (@AWardSports) November 22, 2015
Should be a fun week of practice leading up to Michigan. Especially the offensive meetings.