Braxton Miller Injury: Updates on Ohio State Buckeyes QB's Head

Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller's head slammed off of the turf in his team's game against Purdue, and the quarterback was carted off the field. 

UPDATE: Saturday, October 20 at 5:45 p.m. ET by Ian Hanford

According to ESPN.com reporter Austin Ward, Miller is doing much better:

Austin Ward@BuckeyesBeat

According to OSU, Braxton Miller is symptom-free and set to be released from the hospital.

20 Oct 12

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UPDATE: Saturday, October 20 at 5:16 p.m. ET by Ian Hanford

Brandon Castel, a reporter for The-Ozone.net, brings potentially good news via FOX analyst, and former Buckeye, Eddie George:

Brandon Castel@BCastOZone

Eddie George on FOX said his sources at OSU told him a CAT scan was negative on Braxton Miller, getting a MRI now.

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UPDATE: Saturday, October 20 at 4:49 p.m. ET by Ian Hanford

Mark Jaworski, sports editor of The Journal Gazette, brings news from Urban Meyerconcerning Miller's injury:

Mark Jaworski@jawsfort

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer on QB Braxton Miller's injury: “I think it's (his) head and that concerns all of us,” he said.

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The Lantern, Ohio State's student newspaper, added this:

Lantern Sports@LanternSports

QB's coach Tom Hermann said he called Braxton Miller's dad after game, tests are still being performed, no word on extent of the injury

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The Twitter account for ESPN's Adam Rittenberg and Brian Bennett passed along this update:

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Braxton Miller leaving on a cart. Looks to be in a whole lot of pain. Ohio State's worst nightmare. #PURvsOSU

20 Oct 12

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They are not speaking out of line with the "worst nightmare" bit.

Bruce Feldman of CBS Sports passed along this troubling bit of news, which was addressed on the TV broadcast of the game:

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ESPN reporting that Braxton Miller is being taken to a local hospital by ambulance.

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Obviously, the first concern is on Miller's condition. Hopefully these drastic measures were taken more as a precaution than a necessity.

After concerns of health, though, is the reality that the Buckeyes are going to have a hard time coping with his absence.

Junior quarterback Kenny Guiton replaced Miller against Purdue. Entering the game, Guiton has attempted just 12 passes. That's not just for the season, that's for his career.

And Guiton has some huge shoes to fill. 

Miller is not only the Buckeyes' passing leader, but he's also the rushing leader. His 20 combined passing and rushing touchdowns account for well over half of Ohio State's 35 offensive touchdowns for the year. 

Any prolonged absence by Miller will be nearly impossible for Ohio State to overcome. Check back to this page, as we will bring you the latest updates about how long that absence will be. 

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