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Brand Spanking new ***OFFICIAL*** Ohio State Buckeyes thread! (2 Viewers)
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Bobcat10
Footballguy
He's got work to do, bro.Harbaugh plays the crybaby card again and no-shows his own call-in show after they run promos to listen and call in to talk to him.
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Through 31 games at Michigan:
Harbaugh: 24-7 record, 1-1 bowl record, 1-4 vs rivals.
Hoke: 24-7 record, 1-1 bowl record, 2-2 vs rivals.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
MikeIke
Footballguy
It's a good sign, however Nebraska is not good this year. I still have my doubts about this year's team. Dobbins is the only one who is an obvious star.
Beef Ravioli
Footballguy
I am glad we are playing well the last 4 games or so but we haven't played a team with a real pulse since Oklahoma. I thought Maryland might be a good test until I learned they were on their third string QB. Nebraska has quit on their coach as there are rumors everywhere about his eventual firing. Let's see how they handle PSU and then I might start believing we've got something going.
MikeIke
Footballguy
It's so hard to get a decent reading on this year's team. They've showed brilliance, but they've also crapped the bed. They could end up number 1, they could also end up number 15.
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Galileo
Footballguy
Beef Ravioli
Footballguy
Indiana, Army, UNLV, Rutgers, Maryland, Nebraska = 18-20.
Indiana is always average at best, UNLV lost to Howard! Rutgers is in year two of a five year rebuild. We played a 3rd string QB in Maryland and then a team that has quit on their coach in Nebraska.
We may win out and get into the playoffs but let's not use the last 5 games as some sort an amazing streak.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Perhaps, but to have a run 5 five straight like that. That's not a fluke. Look at what these other teams in the top 10 that lost to unranked teams. It's never a given, but this is and impressive run notwithstanding who they played.
And don't look now, but JT is leading QBs in passing TDs with only 1 INT. And don't talk about competition because Lamar Jackson got most of his stats last year vs poor teams. If he can have a Heisman moment vs PSU, he'll be a top contender.
Beef Ravioli
Footballguy
Bobcat10
Footballguy
This I agree with. It's nearly undeniable.
But I still say you are overrating the recent wins. Time to show up in the big games. But, it is nice to see them not have as stinker on the road against an inferior opponent. To me, that is the best part about the win streak, albeit only two games against Rutgers and Nebraska.
Why does it seem like we have to play a night game whenever we go to State College, but they get afternoon games at the Shoe? Maybe it's just recent memory bias.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Probably because it's true. Did they announce it as an afternoon game? I was hoping for a night game for complete revenge. I still feel we win by 2 TDs at least.
Politician Spock
Footballguy
Prior to 2014 Ohio Stadium didn't have permanent lights installed, so night games were rare. I think 2013 was the first time they had two home night games in a single season.
Penn State has played at night in Ohio Stadium three times: 2008, 2013, and 2015.
2017 will be the first time since the permanent lights have been installed in the Shoe that Penn State has NOT played at night. So to answer your question, I don't think it's a trend. It's actually a first since the permanent lights have been installed.
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Galileo
Footballguy
3:30 PM game. Just right, IMO. Late enough to shake off the night before and for plenty of pre-game festivities, but early enough where I am not yet ready to pass out from the long day.Probably because it's true. Did they announce it as an afternoon game? I was hoping for a night game for complete revenge. I still feel we win by 2 TDs at least.
Politician Spock
Footballguy
I'm not one to blame losses on a single person in a team sport, but Beck is the sole reason why OSU lost to MSU in 2015. I have never witnessed more horrific play calling in my life. It got so bad it got predictable, which made it even worse.Big game this week! Still think Ohio State owns with the week off.
Oh, andat that Texas offense. How those fans liking Beck now? Dude destroys offenses at a prolific level.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
I was at that game with my oldest daughter. Horrific weather. Worse play calling. Have fun with that, Longhorns. What makes it better is that the recruits we are battling over will see it and choose the Bucks. Finally Beck does something to help us.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Sorry guys, apparently I speak for all of you when I say what I think the outcome will be of the game this week. PSUGuys are all hot and bothered about what I post here in this thread. I guess they would prefer I go over there and doosh their thread up? Nah.
ClownCausedChaos2
Footballguy
As the thread starter and ambassador for the "PSUGuys" thread, I just want to wish you good luck. We're all counting on you.
Sullie
Footballguy
So, I don't want to dwell on a point but I could not possibly agree more. I recall Zeke having 12 carries the entire f-ing game, Barrett had more carries. It was raining like crazy, high winds and Beck was calling plays like it was a clear sunny day. I could not believe we had to put with that guy for another year after that game. You NEVER heard Zeke say a bad word about anyone or anything up until that game. I thought it was a clear case of bad offensive coaching that cost us that game. And, lastly, I was in shock when Tom Herman hired Tim Beck. I don't get it, I honestly still can't believe it.
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Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
As the thread starter and ambassador for the "PSUGuys" thread, I just want to wish you good luck. We're all counting on you.
ClownCausedChaos2
Footballguy
Ha! Yeah right. I'm too old and too tired.
Good luck, guys. I'm going back to my own thread. It stinks in here.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
I hear ya on the too old and too tired. I am content staying here and just cheering and hoping for my team.
Politician Spock
Footballguy
They really need a rival school.Mad Cow said:
They seem to want to make it us, but sorry we're spoken for already.
Insein
Footballguy
Yea but is that school really much of a rival lately? They're not even the best team in their own state.
Politician Spock
Footballguy
NotSmart
Footballguy
Bobcat10
Footballguy
Peak
Footballguy
Peak
Footballguy
Not for nothing, but according to the NCAA, TTUN does have a higher Total Defensive Ranking to date than tOSU, 5th to 16th respectively.
What those rankings don't show is that tOSU has a better Red Zone Defense than TTUN (6th vs 65th), so scoring opportunities in the Red Zone may be limited.
The Rushing Defense is very similar in ranking, with tOSU allowing fewer Rushing TDs and Avg Yds/Rush.
tOSU also wins the Turnover Margin with TTUN (+7 vs -3)
Overall in Defensive Statistics, on paper the two teams may look similar, or even favorable to TTUN....until you look at where those numbers come from...
TTUN Schedule: Florida, Cincinnati, Air Force, Purdue, Michigan St, Indiana, Penn State
tOSU Schedule: Indiana, Oklahoma, Army, UNLV, Rutgers, Maryland, Nebraska
The lone Top 10 Game from tOSU's schedule plays a huge mark in their defensive statistics. Switch that out with Florida and we'd have much favorable stats. Now I'm not saying that we don't deserve the ranking we have right now. We all know the defense wasn't clicking earlier this year, specifically the secondary. But the DLine is clicking on all cylinders right now, along with the LB corp. The DBs are starting to turn their heads around looking for balls and avoiding those costly penalties. Things are moving in the right direction. As much as I hate to quote Cowherd, "OSU just looks different than other college teams. They are bigger, stronger, and faster than other teams. The defensive line consists of all NFL caliber players. They are that good." That was from his radio show yesterday. It stood out in my mind as he is typically very anti-OSU. Yet he picked them to win it all this year.
tOSU's offense took awhile to develop and find itself. The defense took some time to gel. That's what the early part of the season is for, to work out the kinks before the big games begin. We're at the start of the "big game" schedule for tOSU. How they play on Saturday will define this team. I think they know that, and I think they will come out with a statement game. I'm not saying it will be a blow out, as I think Penn State will keep it close (within 10pts). But there will be hard hits, and those points scored will be earned - by both teams. This game will define the defense and showcase just what the offense is capable of doing under Wilson.
It's a new look team, so throw out what you think you know about tOSU from the first 7 games. That was pre-season in CFB. The real season starts on Saturday.
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Mad Cow
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xulf
Footballguy
I totally agree with this...it is a huge advantage. I'm also glad this isnt a night game, ive had enough of those.
On an unrelated note to this quote, Im not a huge fan of the special uniforms. We have enough reason to be hyped up for this game!
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
I will admit that I ordered one 
I did not get the $150 one, though. Just the $80. Only difference seems to be in the number. Screen printed in the cheaper, embroidered in the expensive. It will go nicely with a scarlet long sleeve shirt this year. Man, I have too many Ohio State shirts. I could go 2 weeks and never rewear a single one.
I did not get the $150 one, though. Just the $80. Only difference seems to be in the number. Screen printed in the cheaper, embroidered in the expensive. It will go nicely with a scarlet long sleeve shirt this year. Man, I have too many Ohio State shirts. I could go 2 weeks and never rewear a single one.
Bobcat10
Footballguy
I'm guessing this is the order of why they wear special jerseys:
1a. Retail
1b. Impress recruits
3. Hype already hyped fans
For 1a and 1b to be most successful, you wear them for your marquee games.
Peak
Footballguy
Just another quick comparison to what I posted above for tOSU, this time with Penn State #s:I didn't see much of the PSU/UM game, but what I did catch I thought the PSU defense was flying around and looked very athletic. I'd enjoy a nice defensive slobber knocker Saturday afternoon. Those are the best games imo. As long as we win.
Total Defense: 9th
Red Zone Defense: 8th
Rushing Defense: 17th
Turnover Margin: 2nd
By no means should tOSU take this game lightly. Penn State has a good defense and is clicking as well. With that said, a look at their schedule shows a similar hole as TTUN:
Penn State: Akron, Pittsburgh, Georgia State, Iowa, Indiana, Northwestern, Michigan
The common game between all 3 teams (tOSU, PSU, MI) is Indiana. The scores between tOSU/IND and PSU/IND is very similar (49-21 away vs 45-14 at home, respectively).
The game on Saturday can easily determine the winner of the B16 East. Michigan State will want their say in it, but I don't think they're on the same level as tOSU and PSU.
I think a defensive slobber knocker with a couple of big offensive plays is going to define this game.
Politician Spock
Footballguy
2016:
Penn State - at home, after a bye week
Ohio State - on the road, after playing #8 Wisconsin the week before.
2017:
Ohio State - at home, after a bye week.
Penn State - on the road, after playing #19 Michigan the week before.
Penn State - at home, after a bye week
Ohio State - on the road, after playing #8 Wisconsin the week before.
2017:
Ohio State - at home, after a bye week.
Penn State - on the road, after playing #19 Michigan the week before.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Not only that, but as I have said last year, we played Wisconsin on the road, night game, after their bye. Then repeated the whole process again with PSU - on the road, night game, after their bye. Ridiculous. I am hoping for some sweet sweet revenge. Pedal to the metal Urban.
Politician Spock
Footballguy
Not only would it be sweet revenge, but if both teams win out the rest of their seasons, PSU will likely be once again sitting outside the playoff while OSU is in.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Galileo
Footballguy
That was a nasty day. I was terribly under dressed. The football was as bad as a weather. First time I ever left a game early.
