Revenge... it will be mine.Jimmy Crum came to me in a dream last night and told me that Small will finally get that first signature play as a Buckeye by taking an Ohio punt back. He said it would be for 63 yards and that he was pleased to see the return of plaid shorts.
Unfortunately, that's all I have in the way of predictions, but here's what else to watch out for in week two:
- Northwestern will be looking to exact some revenge upon Duke for last year's embarrassing upset. This is one of the games I said the conference needed to start to rebuild its reputation. The Big Ten went 0-3 last weekend in those games, but I have a feeling the Wildcats roll in Durham.
- #18 Penn State takes welcomes Oregon State to town in another one of those games. I'm a little worried about this one considering the suspensions at Penn State and the fact that Oregon State will likely be pretty hungry after somewhat dominating Stanford before ultimately losing last week.
- Exactly one week after the Nick Sheridan era opened -- and closed -- in Ann Arbor, the Steven Threet era begins against Miami (the Abercrombie commercial one, not the thug one). Vegas is giving the RedHawks (the only camel case team name on Earth, to my knowledge) 14 points and if I were the gambling type, that would be mighty tempting.
- Outside of the Big Ten, the Bearcats travel to Oklahoma (keep it close, boys), Miami takes on the Gators (remember when this game used to be good?) and West Virginia is heading into a potential upset at ECU.
If you're looking to kill time before the early kickoff, reader Ted sent in this list of the top 50 hawtest student bodies. Sure it's completely unscientific and Ohio State (with 25k+ women) only checks-in at #24, but they come in ahead of the Wolverines and anyone that takes the time to assemble such a list with photos deserves our gratitude.
Any fearless predictions of your own?
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3rd in the Nation? Just more fuel for the fire. I can't sleep I need to hit somebody. OH!
I'll believe it when I see it.
My money is on Saine.
IO!
Two three-and-outs to start the game -- I am officially worried about USC now.
Lawerence Wilson is good. Very good.
Yeah, that was a heck of a play. Ray Small needs to start going for balls instead of complaining about non-calls.
Ray Small hates fair catches.
What a dumb first quarter. I doubt USC is trembling in their boots if they're watching this.
USC is probably laughing popcorn and pop out of their noses.
Yeah, USC probably turned the game off and went golfing. I'm just shocked to see 2 picks out of the defense already.
Don't look now but Wisconsin is in trouble with Marshall (0-14).
Nice surge on 4th down.
Don't look now, but our offensive line can't move the ball inches past the line of scrimmage on 4th and 1.
Is the Rasta Wells experiment almost over?
Yes, very uninspiring. Wrap, Wilson, wrap.
Is OU supposed to have more yards than us? I'm confused.
No. But Boo Jackson is the new Tim Tebow, evidently.
Sitting alone in my man-cave; I'm forced to reach out into the vastness of the internet to voice my displeasure.
This is bad, just awful.
incredible.
WTF?!
Yes. I am going out to my garage to sit in an idling car for a while. Oh, that's right -- unfortunately I don't have a garage.
Just booked my hotel for the Citrus Bowl!
First downs: OU 7, OSU 3
Rushing Yards: OU 66, OSU 36
Passing Yards: OU 63, OSU 29
Total Yards: OU 129, OSU 65
Sad.
I guarantee that Spielman will have a massive coronary live on air.
He does seem to be heading in that direction. This drive may save his life if OSU scores.
Did Hartline shower in butter this morning?
Must have been a jello bath
AFLAC Answer: The Golden Bear, Bob Hope and Woody.
Nice pickup by Small. This team needs a touchdown in the worst way.
How does Hartline catch that and not the easy pass in the endzone?
Coverage sack. Awesome.
It seems that every time Ray Bentley says something about how amazing and smart Boeckman is, he ends up doing something stupid the next play.
OU must be jacked up on a fine mixture of that quality southeastern herb and some trailer made meth.
I'm really surprised that Pryor has only been in for one series so far. But maybe JT wants to get the 1st team offense on track. The playbook is definitely a little light. They're not going to show USC anything.
Going into the half trailing Ohio-freaking-University.
Spielman just mentioned the fact that Buckeye wide receivers aren't getting separation, which has been a problem in the MNC games (and a little last week as well).
Hopefully the Trojans are seeing this and take us lightly next week.
Now we get to hear the Marvelous Mark May voice his genius
Good point out of Mark May: the Buckeyes are getting ran by OU's backup QB.
Looks like I'll need to buy more adult beverages for next week than I had anticipated.
Well, I am completely uninspired.
Maybe this is the weekend of the MAC attack. Marshall, OU, now if Miami can pull their weight; they'll have the trifecta.
Please put Saine in the game.
Man, the offensive line looks like a huge pile of puke. Alex Boone must have really impressed NFL scouts when he blocked that guy for about 2 seconds and then just let him go on that last sack.
we are doing losing because Chris Spielman refuses to look into the camer when he speaks
Is the Big Ten (and OSU by extension) really just that overrated? Is the Big Ten going to be the new Ivy?
Agree on the line. Just terrible. There's looking ahead a little and then there's looking like three piece shit.
Ray Small is the only wide receiver that appeared to show up today. How these guys cannot get open against MAC defensive backs is stunning.
They need to get Beanie a new toe and like at halftime.
Well. It happened. I was wondering what would be more painful to watch than that first half and then ESPN comes up with the answer: "Dr. Lou".
Helluva day. Golf match gets rained out and I come home to this!? Screw it, at this point I might as well mow the lawn..
I'm actually kind of pleased w/ Boeckman's play so far. No stupid plays that I saw, Vico (but I'm willing to hear you out). I'm also fine w/ the running backs. All of that 1st-half suck is on the line and (especially) the receivers - oh, and Laurinaitis for the missed sack and the touchdown.
I can't remember seeing a pair of starting WRs pack as much lousy play into one half as Hartline and Robiskie just did.
That's the good news from that half, I guess - the fact that we just need to play better; it's not like they've got players or schemes that we can't deal with. Small comfort, that, though, what with only 30 minutes to go. A fluke play or two and it's all she wrote - maybe. I say 30-7.
Personally, I'm glad Spielman won't look into the camera. His piercing Clint Eastwoodesque glare would be filled with rage and disgust, too much for this man to handle.
Another half, another OU first down.
Why does Laurinaitis alway wait on the ball carrier? Step up and pop someone!
They are going to triple our rushing yards.
Gable and McKnight may get 200 each next Saturday.
Boo Jackson = Juice Williams with Troy Palomalu's hairdo.
The only silver lining in all of this is that USC doesn't run the spread -- although they may want to consider it because the Buckeyes can't seem to want to stop it.
The offense needs nothing less than a touchdown on this drive.
Spielman is pissed.
Oh. Fuck.
oh my God...
There is now a collection of piss and shit all over my couch
Rey Maualuga is laughing.
I've gone from being stunned at the performance of the Buckeyes to seriously wondering if they're going to win this game. Has the offense proven that they can put together a touchdown drive? Not to me.
WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!
$10 says Spielman tries to suit up and get into the game.
New line please!
Where is Branden Saine? is he the new Ghost cause small has come back from the dead today
Boom looking good. Why do I automatically like any other running back besides Mo Wells?
This drive is looking good so far. Boeckman is getting time.
It seems like Herron is hitting the holes nicely, but making the wrong cut. Run away from the guys in white, Boom.
Because Maurice Wells up the middle hasn't worked the last 4 years i have no idea why they think it will ever work.
I like how BRUTUS43 says he has a "new collection" of bodily discharge on his couch, insinuating there are lots of others. Remind me never to sit down at his house.
Huge 3rd down. The line needs to move some people.
We cannot come away with just a FG here.
BRUTUS43 is hosting the 11W USC game party. I forgot to mention that until now.
thank you boom!
Who did Boone block on that play?
Nice throw and catch from Boeckman to Hartline on 3rd down.
Sounds good gentlemen. Bring the Miller Lite and your own collection of bodily discharges.
Good, a touchdown. More please.
about f--- time
Boom's first Buckeye TD and nice to see Terry in there delivering the block.
ah, thank you Ryan Pretorius.
A missed FG and PAT on the day? WTF?
A 3-and-out would be nice right about now.
If nothing else, this game will give the staff something to hammer the kids on all week heading into SC.
Lawrence Wilson came to play today -- scratch that .. Cam Heyward is still on the roster.
Ray Small is punishing me for making that prediction.
Nice.
Not exactly the series we envisioned.
Wow, helluva play. Props to Lane for redeeming himself for last week's drop.
That play will stand after review.
The only lil nugget about this game that gives me pleasure is watching the OU punter. He's the only punter I've ever seen with a beer gut that rivals my own.
we needed that
throwing into triple coverage: always a good decision.
Yes there was contact, but that ball was late getting to Hartline.
Yep, definitely late on that one.
There's your boy, Vico.
Told you. He and Herron have been the lone bright spots on offense.
Of course, I'm gloating about Sanzy when we're trailing Ohio University entering the 4th f'n quarter.
Is it out of the question to ask for a 49 point 4th qtr? Otherwise, we may be in the others receiving votes list come tomorrow.
I think Small has played a good first two games at WR as well.
Hoo-ray! Brandon Saine is doing something (productive)!
Bobcat defense is definitely wearing down. Because of the muffed shotgun snap that went for six and the punt fumble, they've been on the field most of this second half.
Why is Saine just now getting carries?
Whew...finally. Now I can clean up my collection of piss and shit off my couch.
We're now leading the Bobcats! To beat Ohio U, perchance to dream?
Who has 19-14 in their pool?
Jimmy Crum just told me to expect a pick-six on this next possession.
Yeah, BRUTUS43, you have seven days to get that couch clean. It's a black tie affair, BTW.
Hines must have been in as the nickel on that 3rd down pickup because Coleman was also in.
A few more yards on this drive and OU passes us in total yards again. Pathetic.
Yeah, as good as this defense is, I shudder to think what spread teams with better personnel (Illinois) will do to them.
Yes, punt please.
oh thank God.
Fourth turnover on the day the Buckeyes have scooped up. So at least we have that going for us.
Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with the pick. But damnit, I was wanting to see OU's punter again.
His gut is impressive.
That's where Mo Wells excels, running off tackle and around players. Why we insist on running him between guards? Beats me.
I was hoping to see Dan Herron in there to finish things up.
Raise your hand if you thought OU would be driving with a chance to take the lead late in the 4th quarter.
So does this mean Ohio will be a mac contender?
Doubt it. Combo of them fired up to play the Buckeyes and the OSU coming out completely flat.
We need to put up at least 2 more TDs.
Take away those turnovers and we all would be going to bed early and grumpy today.
Here he comes baby!! That gut is magical, lots and lots of PBR.
That could have been trouble
brutus43, you have to get a #43 Bobcat jersey.
There you go Jason. There you go. Validated.
Lottery numbers, quick.
Yes, please come here for all your future prophecies. I was only off by 6 yards.
there you go lol your prediction was right
Hey idiot! Your prediction for Small was off by 6 yards!
sonuva...damn jason i doubt you thought ray was going to take it in a game like this....but shit you were right.
48, 63 whats the diff. You can see the future!!!
Jason, can you please write something next Saturday that says "Crum came to me in a dream and said we will beat USC 43-7!" - Thanks!
No way dude!!! You rule, The Ghost rules, We all rule...
Yeah, 6 yards. What were you thinking?
HOLY SHIT BABY!!!! YOU ARE THE PROPHET, THE SON OF MOHAMMED AND NOSTRADAMUS. The greatest part of that return is watching my PBR drinking punter trying to chase Ray Ray down....priceless.
Yes, lottery numbers, please.
Yeah, Brutus43, you knew your punter buddy had no shot.
Regarding the prediction, I guess if you make enough of them, you're bound to be right every now and then.
How could that be the best play of the day for Laurinaitis? He needs to learn how to pop from Jermale Hines.
Animal always makes the tackle, but always four yards up field.
I have to agree somewhat. Freeman is the best backer on this team.
Hoo-ray! An interception! We're finally making a second string MAC quarterback look like a second string MAC quarterback!
Pryor is the team's 2nd best running back.
Vico, I feel you, but the Bobcats could have a QB controversy brewing. Boo looked good for the most part (save for the 3 INTs).
So they played entirely flat, but we got two huge special teams plays and what, 4 picks? Those areas have not been our strengths lately. If we can be fired up and execute the INTs and punt coverage/returns as well as today...lets just say I'm not bemoaning the falling of the ceiling like some folks today.
I guess the "W" is the most important thing, but hopefully USC will come into next week taking the Buckeyes lightly. I think we're all justly worried.
Mark May is a douche and Lou Holtz is about to kick him in the nuts I think...Lou is right, USC isn't 'chomping at the bit' to take on these Buckeyes, Carroll won't let them overlook what we all know is a talented Buckeye team.
I still don't think OSU will take USC next week, but you'll certainly see a more motivated Buckeyes team that has their heads in the execution of the game.
Dude - of course "we're all justly worried". Saying that is like saying we wore the Scarlet jerseys today. USC is "justly worried" about us, I'm sure - for all the apparent impressiveness of that opener, it's worth recalling that Virginia didn't put up ANY sort of a fight.
I just don't think that today's game tells us much about what to expect next week.
El, who do you think is worried more? USC fans or Buckeye fans? Also, would you be more or less worried if OSU had won 63-0?
We all need to be very aware of our dreams of Jimmy Crum...
Concerns for USC: Beanie's toe, Boeckman, TB, Todd Boeckman, and our starting QB.
Will come out of hiding and stand up for your boy Boeckman. He looked GREAT today. He was worse than last year and this was against O-f'n-U. Joe Bauserman could do better imo. Oh and by the way Boeckman is still the weakest link. Other than that the play calling on d is awful.
Also need to worry about if Beanie is not 100%, our offensive line created no holes on the inside for Wells, Herron or Saine to run through. All of Mo Wells big carries came on runs off-tackle.
Just gonna re-post what I said at EDSBS:
What I want: OSU 24, USC 20
What I’m gonna get if Pete Carroll has mercy in his soul: USC 21, OSU 10
What I’m gonna get: USC 41, OSU 6
Someone recommend me something to drink that’ll make me totally and utterly forget four hours of football beginning at 8:00 next Saturday.
i dont agree that todd played good today...if that was todd looking great we are gonna have a real hard time at SC...he still had happy feet at the start of the game, he threw into triple coverage, and was late on more than a couple of throws...i hope this was just us looking a week ahead....
Todd had a few bad throws, but the receivers dropped more. The problem through the whole thing was our line. Looking at the holes (or lack thereof) that they were giving Boom I don't think that Beanie would have made more than an extra yard off of.
The difference when we started moving the ball was that the O-line started pulling their weight. If they can hold up against USC, I think we'll be ok. If they don't, we'll have the last two national championship games :(
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Boeckman equals shit. Oline equals shit. Pretorios equals shit. Defensive gameplan equals shit. Offensive gameplan equals shit. OU fans equal annoying and shit.
The only, I stress the only, good thing about today is TBDBITL's tribute to the music of Top Gun. Fucking sweet!
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