I see your logic, and it seems sound. What about the psychological effects, though? I can't imagine this is helping morale at all, with the two guys tabbed to lead the offense this year (Boren and Mallet) both leaving the program. It would also seem to bode an ill wind for the recruitment of Zach Boren, who was apparently leaning toward
OSU over TSUN in the first place. This may have a wider effect than just the play of the offensive line.