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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The warning shot was delivered in person.It wasnt subtle, less of a tap on Alabamas shoulder and more of a punch right in the mouth.Ohio State announced not only that it was back as a legitimate powerhouse by knocking off Nick Sabans Crimson Tide on the first day of 2015 in the first College Football Playoff, it made it clear that it had every intention of becoming the No. 1 contender to dethrone the Saban dynasty and stake its claim as the nations preeminent powerhouse.And while dynasties obviously arent built on a single game, and the Crimson Tide responded immediately by winning the national championship again one year later, that Sugar Bowl still stands as a pivotal turning point in what has suddenly become a legitimate argument.In the span of a little more than four years, Urban Meyer has taken over a program that had a losing record in the season before he arrived and built the Buckeyes into a behemoth capable of standing toe to toe with the Crimson Tide -- and potentially elbowing them off the top of the mountain as the countrys top program.?Just look at before and after with Urban and what hes done, Todd McShay, ESPN Scouts Inc., director of college football scouting, said. If you look at the previous couple of years and what he inherited -- Ohio State has obviously been a big NFL pipeline traditionally -- but what kind of happened to the talent level in those previous couple years was very obvious.Lets put it this way, two years ago I thought there was a massive, massive gap between Alabamas roster and Ohio States. And now, I can honestly sit here and say I dont see any difference.Chances to measure them head to head are few and far between, of course. But the Buckeyes and Tide once again have positioned themselves for another chance to settle the debate in the College Football Playoff. The current polls have them at No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation nearing the midway point of the season, spots that have become familiar for both since Saban and Meyer got their programs up to speed and positions theyre every bit as likely to hold in the coming years.And it was obviously no secret to Meyer what he was chasing nationally when he took over the Buckeyes -- or as he prepared for the Crimson Tide in the 2014 playoff.Ive used Alabama [as a motivator], Meyer said in the buildup up to that game. Ive used any team at the top of the mountain, Ive used them.?Ive respectfully used them because they played very well.?Every year theyre in a championship hunt and Ive used them.I knew at some point, if youre going to reach for the top, that you have to go through the top. And the last several years Alabama has certainly been at the top of college football.The key for Meyer on Ohio States ascent has been his staggering success as a recruiter. His tireless work ethic and affinity for searching for talent has always been a significant part of his success, right along with his masterful ability to motivate and a sharp offensive mind.Taken individually, the Buckeyes have become even more of a national brand under Meyer on the recruiting trail and appear to be even taking their approach to a higher level with a potentially historic 2017 class that is No. 1 in the ESPN RecruitingNation rankings -- naturally one spot ahead of Alabama.He has pushed all the right buttons to get the best out of his team in the biggest moments, with his perfect 19-0 record in true road games particularly useful in showing his skills in getting his message across to the Buckeyes. When the roster is pared down for travel and the environment is hostile, Meyer comes up each week with a slogan or mission statement to rally his team, keeping things fresh by continually providing new challenges.And simply by bringing his power-spread offense to Ohio State, the program seemingly jumped light years ahead of where it was during a previous regime that was never accused of being overly innovative with the football.Combined with the resources provided by one of the countrys largest athletic departments, home-run coaching hires to fill out his staff and maybe even a little luck that the Big Ten was in the middle of a lull that may have helped him win an extra game or two when he arrived, Meyer has effectively provided the renovation on a historic powerhouse that simply needed a few upgrades.That Block O opens all the doors you need, co-defensive coordinator Luke Fickell said on signing day. National championship and all those things help, but the reality is that that Block O and the history -- what its done not just over a short period of time but a long period of time in my 14 years of recruiting, 20 years I say of being here -- you know, its always going to open the doors for you.And then the job that [Meyer] does and the way he motivates us and obviously the emphasis he puts on recruiting and him doing it himself, thats what really sells.And clearly the top prospects are buying it, which has provided the real indicator of Ohio States staying power.The truest test of it wasnt on Jan. 1, 2015. Its the way the Buckeyes have steamrollered through their first five games this season after losing a record-setting draft class -- one that included 12 overall selections with nine players leaving school early -- that strongly suggests they have reached that Alabama level of reloading instead of rebuilding.Being able to land the whatever-star prospects is one thing, but also its identifying players that fit what you do but also that you can develop, McShay said. Whatever their formula is, however they go about that, however Nick Saban goes about that or Urban Meyer goes about it -- they dont miss on a ton of guys they wind up recruiting and bring in. And then they develop them well.Thats a compliment to what Ohio State has done. They have come so far, so fast.And the Buckeyes no longer need to come from behind to tap on Alabamas shoulder. Vapormax Flyknit 3 Dames . 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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Highlighted by Leonard Fournette of LSU and Alabamas Derrick Henry, the eventual Heisman trophy winner, the Southeastern Conference boasted some of the nations top rushing attacks in 2015.Missouris was not one of them.In the wake of back-to-back division championships, the Tigers struggles in 2015 were historic. Tallying 1,385 rushing yards and only five rushing touchdowns, Missouri finished the season ranked 127th out of 128 Bowl Subdivision teams in scoring -- the worst finish in school history.The offense was riddled with setbacks seemingly every week. From nagging injuries on the line to running back Russell Hansbroughs ankle sprain in the season opener to the suspension and eventual dismissal of quarterback Maty Mauk, the Tigers never found a rhythm to their season.A 1,000-yard back in 2014, Hansbroughs injury gave way to Ish Witter as the Tigers primary ball carrier. He rushed 126 times for 518 yards and a touchdown in 2015.Witter said the team wouldnt simply forget about what happened in 2015, but it wont dwell on it, either.Its in the past, said Witter, a junior from Tampa, Florida. We cant look back. Weve got to worry about whats going on in the future. Its definitely going to change this season, I think, so Im looking forward to it.Weve got to do a great job as a coaching staff creatively finding ways to run the ball, said first-year coach Barry Odom said. Its all 11 of them, and us together as a staff, putting together a plan schematically of what our kids can do. If youre able to run the ball, that opens up some other things for you.One of the newest additions to Missouris coaching staaff, offensive coordinator Josh Heupel, will be tasked with guiding the run game back on track.ddddddddddddRunning back) is one of the positions that maybe Im most excited about, said Heupel, who served as offensive coordinator at Oklahoma from 2011-2014. Just seeing the competition unfold. Ultimately, were going to need a few of those guys to be able to pound the ball to be successful and chase a championship.Missouri added three new running backs to its roster during the offseason, including graduate transfer Alex Ross from Oklahoma.I feel like well be able to run the ball effectively, said Ross, who rushed 123 times for 786 yards and five touchdowns in three seasons as a Sooner. Weve got a lot of guys that can run, the offensive line is looking good, but the defense is what really helps us. Its good looks all the time.Heupel used words like fast, strong, explosive and mature to describe Ross, who also returned 53 kicks for 1,363 yards and two touchdowns at Oklahoma.He has the ability to take it the distance when hes got some open grass, Heupel said. Hes played at a high level. Hes played a lot of football, so I think its a welcome addition to our backfield.Freshman Demarea Crockett and junior college transfer Nate Strong add depth to the backfield, which already has the look of a rush by committee attack.Those were answers that we were trying to get fixed as we finished spring practice, Odom said. Weve got to get them ready to play, but those are two guys that could help us early on. ' ' '