Jeremiah Smith should run away fast! OSU team one of worst in history | Letters

Jeremiah Smith should be selfishJeremiah Smith may be the greatest wide receiver ever to play for Ohio State University. He may even be one of the greatest receivers this football fan has ever seen.Unfortunately, this year's Buckeye football team may be one of the worst in Ohio State history.Why should Jeremiah Smith risk a serious injury playing for a team that appears to be going nowhere? Why jeopardize a potentially extraordinary professional career trying to rescue a season that may be beyond rescuing?Football: Ohio State football hosts Oregon in Big Ten matchup. See the photosI know what some Buckeye fans will say. Quitting would be selfish. It would violate everything we preach about teamwork, loyalty and the sacred tradition of Ohio State football.But sometimes selfishness is a good thing. Kenny Rogers, in his famous song "The Gambler," reminded us that a smart gambler knows when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em.Jeremiah, my advice is it's time to fold them.Ohio State football will survive without Jeremiah Smith. But Jeremiah Smith shouldn't have to risk his future to save Ohio State football.Sometimes the smartest play is knowing when to leave the field.Michael N. Oser, Upper Alrington.oembed-frame {width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;border:0;}Online Form - Columbus Dispatch Letter to the EditorThis article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Jeremiah Smith should run away fast! OSU team one of worst in history | Letters