Braxton Miller: Twitter reacts to position change
In 2015, Twitter is the ultimate barometer for a sports moment. If something goes absolutely bananas on Twitter, you know it is legitimate. On Thursday night, when Ohio State Buckeyes star Braxton Miller announced through Sports Illustrated that he would be going from quarterback to H-Back/returner, social media went insane.
Here’s some of the reaction from people upon hearing that Ohio State might not punt all season:
Braxton Miller is moving to WR...I can dig it. The dude is a heck of a athlete.
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) July 24, 2015
Braxton Miller wasn't going to be drafted as a QB. This move at least gives him a chance for an NFL future.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) July 24, 2015
Great move by Braxton Miller to make a position change (WR) now that helps himself and helps the team. Props all around from me.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) July 24, 2015
I have been waiting 4 years to see Braxton return a punt. 2015 is the best.
— Jonathan Thoma (@JonThoma) July 24, 2015
Braxton Miller doing what Terrelle Pryor should have in college by moving to WR. Could be an intriguing prospect
— Just Blog Baby (@JustBlogBaby) July 24, 2015
Braxton Miller is changing positions http://t.co/hxVm6wBMYq
— Scarlet & Game (@ScarletAndGame) July 24, 2015
Smart move by Braxton Miller. Might be able to make some $$$$
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) July 24, 2015
Smart move for Braxton, he's one of the most talented runners I've ever seen at any position. He was not going to play qb in the NFL
— robert smith (@Robert26Smith) July 24, 2015
Ohio State was already the odds-on favorite to win another national championship under head coach Urban Meyer, and this adds more firepower to an already loaded offense. Miller is 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, giving the Buckeyes a tough matchup for any corner and/or linebacker in college football.
With Miller making the switch to H-Back, the Buckeyes will choose between J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones to start at quarterback.