Legend Bey’s start at Ohio State has been bumpy from the jump, and now there are off-field details that may help explain why the freshman running back has barely been on the field.
Before practice even started, Bey was suspended. Once he did get to practice, he reportedly struggled there too. That has carried over into game action, where he hasn’t played in the last two games and has logged just one snap against both Texas and Kent State.
Ryan Day has kept his explanation vague, leaving the impression that Bey had fallen out of favor because of issues in practice. But reporting from The Comeback, which is connected to Awful Announcing, points to additional trouble away from football.
According to the records they pulled, Bey was cited for going 96 mph in a 65 mph zone. He was also allegedly evicted from his apartment complex for not paying his rent in August. That stands out even more because he is reportedly receiving thousands of dollars in NIL money.
Whether those incidents are directly tied to his reduced role is still unclear. Bey is only 18, and after backing out of his LOI from Tennessee, it’s also unclear how much support he has from his parents at Ohio State.
Still, the expectation is obvious: Bey has to mature and start handling his business. If Day is holding him back because of these problems, it’s hard to argue with the decision. The bigger issue is trust, and Bey has to show the coaching staff he can be responsible off the field before he earns more chances on it.
That doesn’t mean the door is closed. Bey still has time to reset his trajectory at Ohio State, but it will take help, and it will take buy-in from him.
He’s young, and the transition has clearly been a difficult one. When he’s right, he gives the Buckeyes a dynamic weapon.
It’s still not known whether Bey will play against Maryland. The matchup should be a blowout, which would give Day a chance to use him if he wants.
If Day is asked about Bey’s situation, he’ll probably sidestep the question. For now, the hope is simple: Bey learns from this and grows up fast.
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