Beanie-less Buckeyes in trouble?

2008-09-10T06:59:03-04:00

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2008-09-07T12:13:53-04:00

sportsfan58

Mansfield 457765

I think OSU has bigger concerns that looking ahead. The defense wasn't up to par, and the offense showed no continuity except fro one drive. Also, the play selection seemed to be designed to hold the Buckeyes back. Maybe that was intentional, but very risky. 2682905

2008-09-07T12:10:07-04:00

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etc_04

Athens 492322

see-dub, you obviously didn't watch the game. The officiating was the worst I've ever seen in a game, with both teams getting free passes on easy calls. Look at the pass to Hartline in the end zone... a stupid pass by Boeckman but it should've been interference. Just one example 2682818

2008-09-07T12:09:48-04:00

sportsfan58

Mansfield 457765

I wonder how sec_john felt when Florida was only up 9-3 at the end of the third against Miami? Shows he's all talk and no substance! What an idiot. 2682878

2008-09-06T16:30:20-04:00

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_Janus_

Columbus 465820

Hah, Hey see dub what's going to happen when that record changes to 1-9, no more icon for you. 2679475

2008-09-06T16:25:33-04:00

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CharMit

Las Vegas 24671

Yes, OSU had its mind on next week's game. That's why it is unfair for one team to face a schedule of non-powderpuffs, like USC, and a team like OSU to have a full slate. With the obvious weaknesses of the Big 10 OSU must make an effort to schedule 2 or 3 good non-conf matches. 2679470

2008-09-06T16:16:42-04:00

rdf2Diego

Houston 98920

Moo Strength, defending OSU's offense is ignorant. You can thank the special teams for that win because if it was left up to the offense alone, the score would have been more like Ohio winning 14-6, with the field goals being compliments of defensive interceptions. My question is, did you even watch the game? Or are you just one of those fans who looks at the scores and then brags on your team? 2679415

2008-09-06T16:16:09-04:00

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see-dub

Perrysburg 157399

OSU - overrated and needed the refs help (how many times did OSU players block OU players in the back during that return!) to get a W. This program is pitiful, Tressel is a fraud and USC is going to pull OSU's pants down and laugh at them next Saturday. 2679399

2008-09-06T15:38:35-04:00

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Moo Strength

Columbus 108729

Anyone who thinks OSU is over-rated just by watching this game is ignorant. OSU simply got caught thinking about next week. Pure and simple. Every powerhouse program in the country has had it happen to them in their pasts. I seem to recall teams like USC, Georgia, LSU, and Florida all having similar scenarios in years past. This game while disappointing, does not negate the potential combustion brewing in next weeks match up. 2679130

2008-09-06T15:38:23-04:00

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_Janus_

Columbus 465820

OU isn't really a powderpuff team. I mean they're not in a huge conference, but they have good players, from Columbus, and they're good in the MAC. 2679188

2008-09-06T15:27:26-04:00

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CharMit

Las Vegas 24671

Now I understand why OSU schedules the Ohio powderpuffs. That was a thrilling, hard fought victory. Congrats to OSU. 2679103

<img title="Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images" src="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/images/09/06/t1_boeckmanblog.jpg" border="1" height="296" align="top" alt="Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images" width="425" style="width: 425px; height: 296px" />By Cory McCartney, SI.com No Chris "Beanie" Wells? That's only the start of Ohio State's problems. The Buckeyes, the second-ranked Buckeyes, go into the lockerroom down 7-6 against Ohio. Ohio State's offense looks inept without its injured Heisman contender. On seven offensive possessions, the Buckeyes registered just a pair of Ryan Pretorius field goals (and one miss),  totaling 118 yards and six first downs  -- against a MAC defense that was 74th in the nation last season, including 91st against the rush.But most alarming is the defense, which was No. 1 in the nation last season. The Buckeyes didn't give up any points and allowed just 74 total yards in last Saturday's win over Youngstown State. Ohio State literally sleepwalked through the first two quarters in giving up 135 yards and seven first downs and allowing Ohio to convert on 5-of-8 third downs.The Ohio offensive line is dominating the game, while the Buckeyes are having trouble trying to bottle up Bobcats quarterback Boo Jackson (41 yards rushing and 21 passing).Could Ohio State get caught looking ahead to USC and lose to an in-state opponent for the first time since Oberlin in 1921? There's still two quarters to play, and at this point, you have to expect we're going to see more of Terrelle Pryor in the second half with the Buckeyes in need of some life on offense.You just know Pete Carroll and the Trojans are watching this one with rapt attention. 1233

The Sweep

New York 479813