It’s easy to look back at the 2014 championship season for Ohio State and forget about the question marks there were before the season began. After the loss to Virginia Tech there were appeared to be more questions than answers.

But one position that wasn’t a concern for Ohio State in 2014 was the tight end position. Urban Meyer had two of the better ones in the nation at his disposal. And it was a good thing he did.

Jeff Heuerman was entering his senior season and had proven to be the best blocking tight end in the nation and an effective receiver as well. Redshirt junior Nick Vannett was becoming an all around tight end as well.

Heuerman battled nagging injuries throughout the season but was very effective when he was on the field. Because of his increased playing time, Vannett actually had the most receptions of the two, 21 catches to 17 for Heuerman.

The 2016 season promises to be a productive one for the tight ends of Ohio State. It appears that Marcus Baugh may become the player he thought he was getting when he pulled the number 3 tight end from California to Ohio State. His seven receptions in the spring game was an indication that Baugh could become a star receiver.

Three tight ends in the 2016 Ohio State recruiting class, who were ranked in the top 11 in the country, can give Buckeye fans hope the position will be solid next season. But there are no gurantees. There were no question how good the Ohio State tight ends could be in 2014.

But when it comes to the running back situation it’s a different story. Anybody who thought Ohio State would be as dominate in the running game as they were at the end of the 2014 season raise your hand. Now put it down, you’re only trying to fool yourself. More from Scarlet and Game Several former Ohio State football players get hurt in NFL

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Here were the running backs Urban Meyer had to work with in 2014. Of course there was sophomore Ezekiel Elliott who everyone knew had a ton of talent, but had only ran the football 30 times in his freshman season. Elliott was also coming in off wrist surgery and could only carry the ball with his one good hand.

Behind him there were sophomores Bri’onte Dunn and Warren Ball, and senior Rod Smith. Ball could never stay healthy in his time at Ohio State, Dunn and Smith should have worn collars at that time with the amount of time they spent in Urban Meyer’s doghouse.

Contrast that running back group to the one this year. Everyone is expecting redshirt freshman Mike Weber to have a big year in 2016. Bri’onte Dunn is now a senior and has become one of Urban’s favorite players. Four star running back Antonio Williams has impressed everyone as an early enrollee, and Curtis Samuel can run the ball between the tackles if needed.

There is no doubt the 2014 Ohio State tight ends, being proven commodities, would be chosen over the group the Buckeyes will put on the field next season. But when it comes to the running back situation, wouldn’t you rather start with the talented and deep group who will be carrying the ball for Ohio State next season?