Episode 016: OSU All-American and Indianapolis Colts Guard Jack Mewhort talks his OSU experience and path the NFL

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Jack Mewhort is a native of Toledo, Ohio, which puts him on the front lines of the greatest rivalry in sports. Jack and I discuss how he came to choose Ohio State over the “Team up North” and who were his main recruiting influences. After arriving at OSU, his career took off after his redshirt season, becoming a starting tackle. However, after the resignation of Jim Tressel, he and his teammates endured one of the most difficult stretches in school history. Three coaches in as many seasons, capped off with 6-7 finish in 2011 and a bowl ban the following season. Jack has been through it all and was able to garner a 2^nd round pick from the Indianapolis Colts. What’s it like to protect Andrew Luck? Who is the most talented player he played with at OSU? Find out on this edition of According to Carp.

Topics:

The OSU transition from Tress to Fick to Urban

How tough were the 2011 and 2012?

Comparing Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer

Hitting the Rookie Wall