Comments on: Bizarro Tressel?

By: Buckeyeblowoutwin

Buckeyeblowoutwin — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:08:47 +0000

I would rather not get blow out in those games against LSU, TX, Fl, and USC, though. However, it is right that destroying TTUN is awesome and that is what has forever endeared this coach to these particular Bucks fans of this generation … those of us that went through the 2-10-1 cannot forget how awesome it is owning those bastards.

However, Tressel isn’t that great of an X’s and O’s guy people. The truth is right in front of your face. But, that doesn’t mean he isn’t the guy to run the ship – I think he is perfect as the HC, but calling plays no way. It really isn’t that difficult to see: when the talent is on out side, his gameplan works; when the talent is even or the opposing team has more talent (see USC, LSU, FL) then the gameplan (same one as for all the teams BTW) fails miserably

lets move forward with new hope that productive changes are being made

By: TFP

TFP — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:49:51 +0000

Tressel everyday and twice on Saturday. I would rather lose games to Texas, Florida, LSU, and USC than Indiana, Minnesota, and Northwestern. It also appears he is learning something from those big game losses and future coaching changes/philosophies could easily turn him back into a big game coach.

ps-dominating the wolverines kinda rules too!

By: J.B.

J.B. — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:08:23 +0000

I don’t know Madison’s situation, but I would be open to Stoops…

Bottom line, If Tressel opens the door for both a posistion as O.C. and D.C., I think he could get anyone in the country. tOSU has the two biggest things a GREAT coach wants… a constent wave of Talent and Exposure.

All Tressel has to do is make the move!

Can you imagine Kiffen as an O.C.? Not only is he proven as an O.C., but he’s got “West Coast” connections and was a GREAT recruiter before going to Oakland. Top that with the fact that he was a head coach in the NFL (No, it wasn’t successful, but until Al Davis retires – Oakland will continue to be a crap hole.) our recruiting would improve – which would be unreal!

There is no reason for us to think that Kiffin or anyother “High Level” guy is “wishful thinking”. Both posistions would be looked at as GREAT opportunities!

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:46:08 +0000

Greg M is a good coach but what about Mike Stoops for DC. He has the fire and the track record people are looking for?

By: J.B.

J.B. — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:28:53 +0000

Tressel without a doubt is the man I want running my program. I have a lot of respect for Surfer Pete, but I wouldn’t replace JT with anyone in the country.

I, like many others, want Tressel to have a better supporting cast which I think Pete has.

My ideal coaching line up for 2009:

H.C.: JT
O.C: Lane Kiffen ( Also WR Coach )
D.C: Greg Mattison
Co-D.C: Chris Speilman ( Also Lineback Coach )

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:42:20 +0000

I agree, something needs to be fixed on the coaching end, preparation end play calling end, etc. Tressel has laid an egg in the last three big games he has been in. But to say that Tressel can’t game plan at all as is being alluded to is not very accurate as they were overmatched by Miami and won. They also did not do too shabby against ND and OSU in bowl games. Blame his game planning abilities for the loss to TX and Vince Young but your not being honest if you do. This is a low point in terms of not being able to beat supposedly elite teams but this is still a great time for Buckeye football(look at the last three decades). They are slumping. But remember, a few short years ago we couldn’t beat UM. I know that the bar is set higher but be realistic, the supposed elite teams that you think are ahead of us are no closer to being National Champs than we are(not talking about this year).

Remember Pete Carroll had zero chance at being a National Cahmp the last two years-zero. Tressel is the guy. I’ve heard a lot of Tressel bashing the last few weeks but haven’t heard too many people suggest adequate replacements. I guess Glen Mason and Chris Spielman are still out there.

By the way, Tressel is very loyal to OSU and the State of Ohio that is why you don’t hear a lot of speculation about other jobs though his name is mentioned EVERY time a Browns coach is having trouble, which is quite a lot.

By: Buckeyeblowoutwin

Buckeyeblowoutwin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:48:15 +0000

I would rather have Pete, no question. I like having Tressel as the coach, don’t get me wrong … he has proven he can recruit and keep us out of big-time trouble (so far anyway)…. that in itself is 90% of college football success (get the kids and do it w/o getting in trouble). And Tressel has mastered that portion of what it takes to win in college football (i.e. we have national championship talent year in and year out and this is done with exactly zero worries that there will ever be a “Lack of institutional control” charge against this coaching staff)

But, Tressel lacks in the game planning department and that has been exposed. People that do not want to agree are kidding themselves. Lets get some Xs and Os guys in here and let Tressel do his thing: somehow rake in top-flight recruiting classes w/o so much as a peep that he is dirty in doing so (since Clarret matter anyway) and lets let some other guys give ti a shot with this talent.

By: Buckeye Mom

Buckeye Mom — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:15:15 +0000

Although I have great respect for Pete, I would rather have Tressel, especially now that he seems to be taking off the gloves and coaching.

By: PG

PG — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:09:13 +0000

I would rather want to see the Buckeyes playing at the Rose Bowl against USC than another trip to the NC. We fans need to come to terms that we’re not one of the elite teams yet (maybe next year and def the year after we will be), and do not deserve a shot at playing for the chip again no matter if USC or whoever before us loses. If we’re the only team left with one loss, then fine I can see us playing for the chip. Any other circumstance, no way.

By: Stanley Jackson

Stanley Jackson — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:19:00 +0000

If anybody has a number for Maurice Wells would like him to try out for the semi pro team out of Marion. Could you imgaine a Stanley Jackson Maurice Wells combo we would dominate the semi pro league. Looking for a pass catching TE also, so any for number Ryan Hamby. Thanks