COLUMBUS – Coach Urban Meyer and offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson are starting to imagine at least the possibilities of an Ohio State backfield that could feature a 1,000-yard back and another who, in three games as a collegian, is almost halfway to 1,000.
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J.K. Dobbins has used a lethal jump cut, something he said he has had in his repertoire since middle school in Texas, to leap out to 425 yards rushing after becoming just the second true freshman to start a season opener for Ohio State.
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Dobbins got his opportunity because of a strained hamstring that limited returning starter Mike Weber, who gained 1,096 yards last season.