And I will state that there is always room for improvement. :up
LOTS of improvement! :up
Sandra
And I will state that there is always room for improvement. :up
Not sure what the problem with the Buckeyes, but they looked pretty good out there.
Careful what you wish for, look at Michigan fans, don't you think they would love to have Lloyd Carr back right about now?
Exactly. I know how bad it can get in a hurry, so savoring the good times is a must. By nitpicking a huge win you lose focus and forget to enjoy the actual win.
I have a ton of things on my mind today after watching Michigan win like they did yesterday, and seeing the Lions lose like they did today.
You can't be a one trick pony and survive the Big Ten schedule, so this season is shaping up to be just like last year. Someone on that team needs to step up and show they can play, Shaw or Smith at running back, Roundtree, Stonum or someone at wideout.
Special Teams are a weakness and will cost us at least one game.
And until the defense proves they can stop someone when it matters, the offense is going to have to press the Denard Robinson button, xbox 360 style, just to win us some games.
Robinson showed me one time, made the decision early in the game, and threw down field when they pinched the corners in and blitzed. It was actually a very nice play and resulted in a touchdown.
The rest of the game, he tucked the ball and tried to run, with very little results.
Did anyone ever think Ohio State was at jeopardy of losing this game against Miami? To me, it was a domination. Miami never even threatened us.
You know, the more I think about it, the two teams with the best shot at the MNC would be tOSU and Boise St. I think the Buckeyes will get there because the have much more talent than anyone remaining on their schedule, and Boise St. should get there because they have such a lame remaining schedule to lose with the talent they have. Although a possibility, the odds of Bama getting past their remaining schedule, plus a conference championship game, are against them (especially doing it 2 years in a row).
What say the masses?
Hmm. I'm not nearly as critical as Sandra on the Buckeyes.
To me, they ran the ball effectively, they played stout defense. Pryor ran (aka glided) and got first downs when he needed them.
Yes, he still has trouble completing short/intermediate passes with consistency, but that can be blamed on his strong arm. He still needs to develop "touch". As for his long passes, wow. Much improved accuracy from a year ago! He just needs to be allowed to throw longer more often.
As for The Vest. His playbook is what it is. He's been coaching successfully long enough that I trust his judgment. It may not be as exciting or it can be nerve racking at the end of a close game, but seriously. Did anyone ever think Ohio State was at jeopardy of losing this game against Miami? To me, it was a domination. Miami never even threatened us.
LOL but I really didn't enjoy the win!!! As I said, it felt like a loss.
The obvious solution is that I need to be in Cabo for the Buckeyes and Terrell Pryor to play like they are capable of. Now I just have to convince my fiance' of that!
Sandra
I agree with everything you say here. This is a very young team, there are 20 sophmores and freshman seeing significant playing time. If Rod survives the winter, he will have a very good team come next fall.
I hear your moving next week :up
Well, we're going to Fiji on our honeymoon in May, so I'm not sure if Cabo will be in the cards for New Year's again...but a girl can hope!
Sandra
After a marquee week 2, what matches jump out at you for this upcoming week?
For me, Iowa/Arizona is the top game- the only battle of top 25 games.
Iowa will crush Arizona.After a marquee week 2, what matches jump out at you for this upcoming week?
For me, Iowa/Arizona is the top game- the only battle of top 25 games.
I agree with everything you say here. This is a very young team, there are 20 sophmores and freshman seeing significant playing time. If Rod survives the winter, he will have a very good team come next fall.
You know, the more I think about it, the two teams with the best shot at the MNC would be tOSU and Boise St. I think the Buckeyes will get there because the have much more talent than anyone remaining on their schedule, and Boise St. should get there because they have such a lame remaining schedule to lose with the talent they have. Although a possibility, the odds of Bama getting past their remaining schedule, plus a conference championship game, are against im (especially doing it 2 years in a row).
What say the masses?