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The march on Maybin Hill
Kickoff: 8:00PM ET
Previews: 11W, ATO / BSD, ZN, HHV
Favorite: Penn State (-2.5)
Television: ABC (You're getting it)
Radio: OSU Football Affiliates
Weather: Perfect

And we wait.

There are some compelling matchups to get you through the day, but 8PM can't get here soon enough. Watching that offense collide with the Buckeye defense under the lights is going to be special.

I do have a creeping suspicion that we as a fanbase are undervaluing both Royster and Clark and I pray that the defense that showed up against Minnesota and Michigan State makes an appearance tonight. But Big Ten football championships run through Columbus these days and if the Nittany Lions want one of their own, they are going to have to take it.

It's a virtual lock that Ohio State will get the ball first to start the game. Establishing Beanie and/or Pryor and by extension, the line, early is crucial. If you're scripting out the first four plays what do you call?

If you're headed to the game today, enjoy yourself. Be hostile in the Shoe, but gracious to any PSU fans you may run into -- spirit and class are not mutually exclusive. Should be a helluva game and it's looking like you'll be able to leave the ponchos at home.

Motivation proper.

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flipbuckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:07am #

Everyone in the world knows two plays of the first drive are going to be 1, Beanie off tackle and 2, Pryor off the zone read. If history holds true that's like a 50+ yard drive every time it's first attempted in a game.

Unfortunately I won't be able to catch this game live. I'm super pissed. My better half made plans for us to go out tonight, so I'll have it on my DVR for a late night/early morning showing.

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emac on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:24am #

That's rough flip. TGFDVR. I would like to see a little play action in the first set of downs. I think in order for the Bucks to win TP has to throw the ball today. Beanie will get his but TP will have to make plays with his arm. 8pm can't get here fast enough!!

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JT Bucks on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:45am #

Its finally gameday. About to head to a tailgate in Knoxville, TN in front of Neyland before the battle with Alabama begins. FatPhill's job is on the line as usual, but if THE Silver BULLETS can pull out a W today and Rocky Top does manage an upset, I like the BCS mix talk to begin officially...I don't know about the rest of you fans, but I pray to the heavens we get a shot at an SEC team in a bowl game, not the MNC, but maybe another bowl. Yes, the trojans at the Rose Bowl would be special, but with us playing them next year, I would like to get that SEC monkey off the back asap, when we would have a good matchup. Maybe trojans win out and we play Oklahoma or SEC in the rose bowl??? Interesting... Bucks-Gators rematch, Bucks-Bama, Bucks-Georgia...I like our chances in all three right now. I am tailgaiting all day at Neyland, Bucks jersey on, and coming home to watch the game. An unbelievable lineup of Football games today, if you are a college football fan, what a buffet of games and what better way to celebrate than to Tailgagte and talk shit to Tennessee fans about how terrible their "Great SEC" team is. Somehow the vols always find a way to win these games every other year or so, so will see what happens.

If you are in Columbus, be thankful.

I love that the bucks are the underdog today... LET THAT CHIP GROW!!!

that's a nice line

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GO Bucks!!!

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Stefanik on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:56am #

I think they'll be expecting a Beanie run with the first play so we ought to go with a play action pass and follow that up with the option read. TP does a fantastic job of knowing which way to go with that. However, I think therein lies a very key matchup for our offense tonight where TP will be facing probably the best and fastest DE he has ever faced in Maybin. Can't wait to see TP in space 1 on 1 with him. Best way to counteract the speed of their DE's is to run up the middle, which we have the best guy in the country for that. Most likely, Tress will play it conservative and wait to see what kind of room we have to run before we start to air it out. I think he's overly cautious letting TP throw the ball putting too much stress on him not to throw the int. I think we have to take some shots down field on 1st down though.

Defensively we will be fired up no doubt. If our front four can get the kind of push we got last week, we can force DC out of the pocket where our LB's will be roaming. Hopefully, Heacock learned last week how effective man coverage can be for us. Enough of this effing soft zone crap. We'll be picked apart all night. Add in a few timely corner blitzes and create turnovers while not committing any ourselves, we'll be able to contain their OFF.

I've already read some jackass writers trying to discredit our win last week by saying they may have given too much credit to MSU coming in to that game. You don't say. But, there's no way in hell when we get the W tonight the same can be said about PSU. Time to get some respect back boys. Now let's get it!

Go Bucks!

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Tampa Buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:59am #

Lion, Its whats for dinner.

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Tampa Buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:00am #

Flip are you kidding me? You need a new girl bro.

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BuckeyeChief07 on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:16am #

"Unfortunately I won’t be able to catch this game live. I’m super pissed. My better half made plans for us to go out tonight, so I’ll have it on my DVR for a late night/early morning showing."

Navy here (obviously with Chief as my nickname)

a quick run down:

One year I was Out of town for six weeks, came home for the scUM Game...my wife asked what I wanted to do. My response was anything after the game.

Next year I left a party (okay it was my daughters) a little early to catch the game.

This year my wife made plans. I told her have fun.

GO BUCKS!!!!

BTW big ups to all the Buckeye fans down south where I am...out last night yelling O-H to each other during a Halloween event...

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Tampa Buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:48am #

I like the play action on first down but it depends on where we have the ball. There is no question they will try to get 8 men to the LOS. We need the return game to be strong and the coverage on kicks to be very good.
You just get that feeling with Terrelle Pryor that he is a special player and plays his best when the pressure is on. He been in big games and the bottom line is he is a winner. Buckeyes roll 31-17. O-H!

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Tampa Buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:38am #

Penn St fans are so classy. 2 Buckeyes 1 cup. I knew they liked shit.

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flipbuckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:47am #

JoePa needs TP! classic.

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dirty6 on 25 Oct 2008 - 12:10pm #

omg, we scored 28 that day in 06?

damn...that is fused in my memory as one of the slowest, most boring ohio state days save one or two plays. it strikes me now just how offensively spoiled we were that season with troy and the gang hanging up 500-600 yds a game. i'd kill for a 28 point game today, but back then i remember thinking it was a just about a bust of a game...

jason, is that pic of boone up at the top from bastogne? it looks like a bastogne picture, and if it is...what an appropriate image for the game today.

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 12:30pm #

"I bought this beer from Ki-Jana Carter"

Are we live blogging tonight, Jason?

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Poe McKnoe on 25 Oct 2008 - 12:32pm #

Laurinaitis' neck looks unhealthy.

I expect an alien to pop out and smack Daryll Clark.

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dave on 25 Oct 2008 - 12:39pm #

Laurinaitis' neck > Frank Beamer's neck

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Poe McKnoe on 25 Oct 2008 - 12:53pm #

"Boeckman for Heisman"

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jbenz on 25 Oct 2008 - 1:20pm #

Stupid DVR. Which headgear did Corso choose? I'm guessing Penn State.

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flipbuckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 1:22pm #

He picked OSU, alongside Lebron and all of Herbie's kids sporting Buckeye jerseys.

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jbenz on 25 Oct 2008 - 1:32pm #

Thanks, flip. You knew Terrelle in Hightops was going to pick the bucks.

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Travis on 25 Oct 2008 - 1:33pm #

Brutus' head, baby. I'm fired up beyond belief. Let's hope this home nighter isn't a heart breaker like the last one. Defense has their work cut out for them and they are carrying the outcome on their shoulders. I pray they continue to play with a chip on it as well. LiC and the offense should be able to move the ball and score some points...hopefully they can score enough.

Go Bucks!

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Matt on 25 Oct 2008 - 1:43pm #

God damn it, the Corso Kiss of Death.

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texasbuckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 1:48pm #

Corso said he has never been wrong when he picks the bucks. Really?

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randsco on 25 Oct 2008 - 2:03pm #

PSU fan here.

Should be a good game. On the PSU side, I'm hoping the fast D and strong line can hold the Beanie. If they can, it'll force TP to throw. (While he's definitely a phenom, he's still got some growing pains and swopping QB's doesn't help him much).

Good luck stopping the PSU Spread HD offense. (Gotta admit, it's the first time since 2005 that I actually look forward to the offense getting the ball). OSU may have snagged PA-boy TP, but we got the OH-boy Daryll Clark ... (odd eh?) ... haven't really seen TP play, but I've been impressed with Daryll. Your defense will have it's hands full, no doubt.

Special teams. Imagine we'll all be holding our breath here. A single mistake in a game of this calibre could cost a win.

OSU definitely has home field advantage. PSU's record at the Horseshoe is dismal. Hopefully they'll improve on that tonight.

Either way ... it should be a GREAT football game!

(Can't believe Flip's doing the DVR thing - geez).

-Randsco.com

PS - The link is to online PSU listen-live Internet options (for any OSU fans that are out-of-country or who have broken televisions). Hope it helps.

PPS - To any Ohio State fans going to the game (and lucky PSU fans) ... it's just a GAME. We can be rivals and still treat each other as fellow football fans.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 2:04pm #

If I'm not mistaken, the first time he did the headgear thing he picked OSU in 1996, right before Coop shit the bed again.

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Matt on 25 Oct 2008 - 2:10pm #

I swear he picked the Buckeyes in a big game and he was wrong about it. I can't remember though. Must have been either the Texas game in 2005, or the national title game in 2007; but I'm not sure he did a helmet pick for that game since Fox had the rights to that game.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 2:12pm #

He picked Florida in the title game. I remember thinking that was a blessing going into the game.

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Poe McKnoe on 25 Oct 2008 - 2:17pm #

Florida is murdering Kentucky. 28-0 in the first quarter.

The Illinois-Wisconsin game is like the opposite of the Ohio State-Illinois game. Every other play is a holding penalty on Illinois.

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Buckster on 25 Oct 2008 - 2:46pm #

The Ohio State Buckeyes....turning Lions into house cats in the 'Shoe since 1993.

No, I don't think we are undervaluing Royster and Clark. Yes, they have been very solid all season. However, PSU has not faced a defense like this and Beanie/Pryor bring more X-factor into the game.

Look for bigger plays on the side of the Bucks. Barring bad TOs in this one, I'm confident we get the 'W'.

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 2:50pm #

Looks like Pamon likes the spread against Illinois.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 2:53pm #

Not sure if I want Wisky to win out of pity and a need for our game against them to look better, of I want the Illini to be on a winning streak headed into our game against them

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Buckster on 25 Oct 2008 - 3:04pm #

I agree, poguemahone. Same with Northwestern.

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flipbuckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 3:10pm #

Jay Valai hits like a monster.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 3:40pm #

flip:

What's more important? A happy relationship or watching the Buckeyes? I think you need to re-examine your priorities. JUST KIDDING!

I hope we can control the LOS against these guys, that the team gelled last week, and that it wasn't their one-off game of the season so far.

GO BUCKS!!

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Poe McKnoe on 25 Oct 2008 - 3:56pm #

Oklahoma scores like a video game.

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vico on 25 Oct 2008 - 4:07pm #

dammit Northwestern. I was hoping they'd win out (sans for the Ohio State game, of course), maybe playing Vanderbilt in one of the Florida bowls in a battle of nerd schools. Losing to a high school team doesn't help.

Oh, and I doubt any of you guys get Raycom Sports (you lucky bastards), but if you're watching parts of the Gators-Wildcats game, you'd see Urban Meyer going to the Buckeye Pistol in short yardage/goal line situations.

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dirty6 on 25 Oct 2008 - 4:12pm #

IIRC from this morning...what Corso said was he's never picked the buckeyes in an OSU home game and been wrong...so everytime Gameday has been at Ohio State and he's put on the Brutus Head, he's been right. So...I have no idea if that's right, but i do remember that caveat in what he said this morning.

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dirty6 on 25 Oct 2008 - 4:13pm #

vico-i'm watching some of fla-uk on gameplan...love the gameplan, its like heaven if you have add

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vico on 25 Oct 2008 - 4:13pm #

He did indeed pick the Buckeyes against Texas in 2005. I remember that.

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dirty6 on 25 Oct 2008 - 4:16pm #

i suspect someone at kentucky is going to be teaching kick-protection blocking this week in practice...

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 4:36pm #

dirty6:

I think they should call Coach Tressel for some advice.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 5:10pm #

TV Tan Line image.

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vico on 25 Oct 2008 - 5:21pm #

If there's a rule in the book that allowed Michigan's first TD to count, it shouldn't be there. That was incredibly cheesy, especially in a game where you only need one foot in-bounds for possession.

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BuckeyeChief07 on 25 Oct 2008 - 5:32pm #

He picked us for the LSU game as well...

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BuckeyeChief07 on 25 Oct 2008 - 5:33pm #

Just got in, expected him to pick PSU, now I am sick to my stomach.

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devier posey on 25 Oct 2008 - 5:50pm #

man, im a lot of beers in. need to chill out a little. gotta be up for the game!

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 5:55pm #

Mix in some water, devier.

Also, these Spartans do not want to win this game. C'mon!

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Alex Boone on 25 Oct 2008 - 5:57pm #

i told you posey...you can't drink like me...i'm a much larger sexier man...you should've taken it easier...now i'm going to miss a bunch of blocks again...i hate my life

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 5:58pm #

Colt McCoy's halftime numbers: 24/26 for 230. Dayamn.

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devier posey on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:05pm #

wow. im so buzzed up im still posting as Devier. Now that is good stuff

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Alex Boone on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:08pm #

haha..you're telling me..i have another name for this place...but i'm not using it..shhhhhh...pregame warm up aka i'm hammered

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Alex Boone on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:10pm #

name meaning...well name but not for the website..but for posting...i'm confused...what?

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buckeyedude on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:25pm #

flipbuckeye: you need to wear the pants in the house. No way would my wife EVEN THINK ABOUT TELLING ME TO "DVR" THE OSU/PSU GAME!

The only way I miss this game live is if there is a death in the family(mine!, LOL).

I thought the GameDay special from Ohio Stadium was cool and it was neat to have LeBron James there and have him admit that if he played college ball(football and basketball), he would have went to Ohio State!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:25pm #

Does anyone really think it's a good idea to make fun of someone (Alex Boone) trying to battle his alcoholism?

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Alex Boone on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:27pm #

dude...relax....that's alll.. i'm all good and i'll prove it tonight..just messin with bud

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buckeyedude on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:29pm #

One other thing: I think this is "TBDOSWITL." (the best damn Ohio State website in the land, for real Buckeye fans[not bandwagon fans]).

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buckeyebrowny919 on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:33pm #

heck yes buckeyedude...heck yes

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buckeyebrowny919 on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:34pm #

btw...how much ball flinging do you guys think we will actually see coming out of the backfield from pryor tonight? does tressel let the kid loose?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:35pm #

I'm not upset. I'm just amazed at how classless people can be.

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buckeyedude on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:36pm #

I can relate devier posey. I'm drinking Amber Bock right now(5:30pm), but come game time, it's all SAMUEL ADAMS, which I only drink on special occasions(big Buckeye games) because it costs so darn much.

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buckeyebrowny919 on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:36pm #

now now everyone hug...we're going into a big game tonight and i don't want to see any seperation anywhere or i'll get sick to my stomach about the outcome...i won't appreciate that

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buckeyebrowny919 on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:37pm #

my new special beer is definitely blue moon..don't know what it is about it but it gives off one hell of a warm feeling...used to be yuengling..and yes...i have been drinking for way too long

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buckeyedude on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:38pm #

Lighten up Tom Biological. I don't think we're going to solve Boone's drinking problems tonight, OK?

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buckeyebrowny919 on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:39pm #

as the guy to portray boone..i apologize if anyone took offense to it..just trying to have fun...now can we focus back on the task at hand?

O-H-

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Street_Corner_Barbie on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:39pm #

yuengling is the shit I wish I could get it in ohio.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:41pm #

It's Blogical. And who said anything about solving his problems? I did mention something about class however, which is something you apparently don't have if you're asking me to "lighten up".

There is a difference between making fun of someone for displaying poor judgment and someone with a serious problem.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:42pm #

TP is coimng out tonight, i can't wait to see number 2 and 28 under the lights. On a side note anybody go to the Cavs game last night, if not some guy was doing a flip completely passed out in the middle of it and just bashed his head on the floor, busted it wide open craziest shit i ever seen. GO BUCKS

BUCKS 24
Nursing Home Lions 21

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buckeyebrowny919 on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:43pm #

blogical..what did i just say, little one...stop the divide i'm starting to see an bad omen and i don't like it..and yes yuengling is awesome but there is something about the blue moon (w/out the orange b/c it's a man law) that just gets the blood flowin and the fists flyin for this man

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:43pm #

That being said...

GO BUCKS!!! BEAT PENN STAAAAAAAATE!!!

Eat your heart out, JoePa.

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Street_Corner_Barbie on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:44pm #

Did JoePa pack Enough Tighty Whites and an extra pair of pants for tonight?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:46pm #

"what did i just say, little one…stop the divide i’m starting to see an bad omen and i don’t like it."

Oh I see. I'm the one who's causing the divide my demanding respect and class. Fantastic logic.

"little one"

LOL. Can we focus on the game now, dimwits?

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devier posey on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:47pm #

BuckeyeBrown---

I love Blue Moon. Recently I was introduced to Michelobs version of it. Its calld ShockTop. I LOVE IT

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buckeyebrowny919 on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:48pm #

shocktop..is that the one with teh orange dude with a mohawk? if so it ain't bad posey..and blogical..i love you and i will kindly oblige...go bucks!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:50pm #

Thanks, that's better. I love you too, "sweetie"...j/k. What's you're prediction for the final score?

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blazers on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:51pm #

yeah, I love it. a little better than Blue Moon. We are going to the local Hooters to watch the game. The wife loves tennessee, so that way we can watch both games

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buckeyebrowny919 on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:56pm #

yeah i'm hittin up hard times in my area..and my final prediction is 31-17 on pretty much all ohio state websites haha

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Chris on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:56pm #

Greetings, buckeye fans...little of topic but I just got back from the open basketball practice/scrimmage...saw some things to get excited about - I'll have a full report in next day or so...it was only a 90 minute session but some of the kids showed flashes.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:58pm #

Thanks Chris. Looking forward to it.

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blazers on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:58pm #

I only come here and OHD. Where does everyone live in OHIO? Im in a suburb of Cincy, Eastgate

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buckeyebrowny919 on 25 Oct 2008 - 6:59pm #

k i'll be back on later on the iphone...more pregaming and bar trip...everyone be safe and see you guys in a few...

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dirty6 on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:01pm #

boone has a drinking problem? i didn't know that. that's serious business if he does, talk about demons.

i used to like blue moon, but then i found out its a canadian beer that poses as a belgian import. wtf?

tonight is all about jack daniels single barrel. smoooooth....

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:05pm #

buckeyebrowny:

Have fun. Be SAFE. L8r.

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t on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:07pm #

Blue Moon is made by Coors

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:10pm #

dirty6:

He announced it publicly back in 2006 in relation to a DUI. It was in the news for a few days, but not for very long.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:11pm #

I'm beginning to wonder about how good Sparty is. 21-21 tie with Michigan.

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flipbuckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:17pm #

If they lose to Michigan then the sky will officially fall in East Lansing.

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dirty6 on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:25pm #

Yeah, Blue Moon is made by Coors in Canada. But the 'recipe' is for a Belgian Wheat Ale, which is what the market it as. I don't know about you, but when 'Belgian' is plastered all over the label, I expect a nice European import, not a glorfied Molson. FWIW.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:28pm #

Touchdown Sparty.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:32pm #

"I don’t know about you, but when ‘Belgian’ is plastered all over the label, I expect a nice European import, not a glorfied Molson. FWIW."

That's why I always go with a variation of Sam Adams for full-flavored beer. I admit though, if I want more than one...Mich Ultra. Alcohol really doesn't mix well with a 6 day workout routine.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:33pm #

Sparty interception with 5 min or so to play and a 7 pt lead...

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:42pm #

I know I said I was confident about the game, but here in the waning hours I'm alternating between "HOLY CRAP BEANIE AND PRYOR = UNSTOPPABLE, TWO TD WIN AT LEAST" and "HOLY CRAP HEACOCK IS STILL OUR DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR AND HE WON'T PLAY MAN UNTIL WE'RE DOWN BY 21"

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blazers on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:48pm #

34-20 Buckeyes.

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dirty6 on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:51pm #

Blogical,

I hear you. I'm drinking bourbon these days to get the calories down. I can have four bourbons for the calorie 'cost' of a full-beer.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:53pm #

Corey checking in from Lane:

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:57pm #

dirty6:

Good call, but keep in mind alcohol by itself carries 7 calories per gram. Carbs carry 4, Fats carry 9, Proteins cover 4...

...and that's my uninteresting exercise science factoid of the day...

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 7:59pm #

pogue:

I'm doing the same thing! BTW, Sparty pulled it out.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 8:08pm #

That dream where Michigan ends the year with only two wins is still alive.

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Chris on 25 Oct 2008 - 8:12pm #

You guys see D Stanley on Buckeye Football Fever? Green crushed velvet sport coat with green tie to match. The knot is the size of Dublin. Not pretty. I thought those giant knots went out of style?

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BuckeyeChief07 on 25 Oct 2008 - 8:15pm #

I-O

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 8:15pm #

It's all keyboard skinny ties for me.

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Chris on 25 Oct 2008 - 8:16pm #

I hear you. Mugatu style all the way.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 8:33pm #

You just now Mark May is gonna pick PSU in a rout.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 8:34pm #

*know

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flipbuckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 8:39pm #

Mark May hates PSU almost as much as OSU. If asked to pick his head would probably explode... which is really alright with me.

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Rob on 25 Oct 2008 - 8:59pm #

Game time!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:02pm #

So what time does the game actually start? I suppose they're going to blab for what seems like an hour.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:04pm #

Love these games.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:08pm #

I can't stand night games, for some reason. And I was at the Texas game.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:12pm #

I wasn't a huge fan of the Scarlet Fever gimmick earlier, but it looks pretty sweet to see the stadium like that. Maybe this can be a weekly, unannounced thing?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:13pm #

Great return.

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:17pm #

TP looking sharp

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:18pm #

This third down is huge for momentum.

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CJ on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:18pm #

#28 has the flu again ????

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:19pm #

Browning is getting worked early. He's going to have a difficult night.

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:19pm #

Let's go D

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:21pm #

O-line and D-line have to step up tonight.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:22pm #

Let's buck this trend now, guys.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:24pm #

That was on Butler, right?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:24pm #

Oh come on, who's the flag on?

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:24pm #

Nice

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:24pm #

YES!!!!

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:24pm #

The defense settled down. Would have been nice to get that INT, but would have been the same as a punt, probably.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:28pm #

We are throwing on first down tonight at least. I like that throw-away out of Pryor as well.

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:29pm #

browning is getting torched tonight

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:32pm #

Interior offensive line is getting tooled on. I've said it before, I'll say it again: their conditioning is awful

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:34pm #

It's going to be a battle. OSU was this close to getting a backside hit/fumble on that last Clark pass, so hopefully that will start to break for them.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:34pm #

er backside == blindside

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:36pm #

Geez, Gibson nearly gets the sack, then the next play is a designed QB keeper and the entire D-line gets dominated.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:37pm #

Starting Gibson has ended up being a great move by Tressel. Can't agree with his D-coord., but I like the move.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:38pm #

Awful, awful call on the PI

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:39pm #

This early in the game, my fears of a PSU blowout are being allayed. Still, we need a stop and the offensive line needs to get out of the locker room.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:40pm #

Yeah, I ? the PI 2.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:40pm #

I'm so glad the staff waited to put Gibson in the lineup until after the USC game.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:40pm #

Great job.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:40pm #

Alright, the defensive line has come to play. Gibson in on that last sack.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:40pm #

LOL, Jason.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:41pm #

Small scares me. I really hope he doesn't muff one tonight.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:41pm #

Shouldn't there be an automatic rule where the guy taken #1 in the spring game has to start, no matter what?

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:41pm #

This girl in the "Fills you up" commercial is hawt.

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Bam Childress on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:42pm #

That rule sounds good to me.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:42pm #

Both offensive lines are playing pattycake in the early going. Defensive struggle anyone?

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face full of beanie on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:43pm #

thadius maximus

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:43pm #

I'm fine with a defensive struggle because I think ours is better. And home field + great defense usually equals a delicious win sandwich.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:45pm #

Of course, after I say this, you know this game will end 49-42

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:46pm #

my nerves are shot already. a d struggle will put me over the edge.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:47pm #

Hey, you're not the one who has to go to campus two days after the game. A win and the place will be buzzing, a loss and it'll be like a morgue.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:47pm #

uh oh. don't get Beanie riled up.

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face full of beanie on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:48pm #

nice play

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:48pm #

Pryor has ice in his veins right now.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:48pm #

Thanks, Brent.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:48pm #

That's incomplete, never mind. No need for review. Groan.

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face full of beanie on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:48pm #

uh oh

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:48pm #

For crying out loud. It bounced on his hands.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:49pm #

Punt time.

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face full of beanie on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:49pm #

hands are underneath

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vico on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:49pm #

Goddammit. There's got to be some kind of coaching in programs everywhere that tells the offense to hurry up and snap a play before review can monkey with a first down call.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:49pm #

Tough to tell. I'm sure I can guess what Penn State fans are thinking.

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:50pm #

paterno is running the replay machine

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:50pm #

It's a catch. They better not overturn.

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face full of beanie on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:50pm #

Vico, you're right, who's sleeping on that hurry up call. snap the damn ball!!!!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:50pm #

crap. i need a beer.

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face full of beanie on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:51pm #

bullshit!

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:51pm #

Lame.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:51pm #

Lack of a downfield passing game may be catching up to us.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:51pm #

shut up muffburger.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:52pm #

That was the right call, guys. Take off the Scarlet-tinted glasses.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:53pm #

oh yeah. replay showed it bounced off the turf, not his hands as I thought.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:53pm #

Musberger's right - something big is about to happen for one team. Let's hope it's us.

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vico on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:53pm #

Yeah, I'm more upset that the offense waited to run a play than the reversal of the call on the field. Again, coaches everywhere have to have some kind of hurry-up package on plays following potentially iffy first down calls.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:53pm #

but i got a beer anyway

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:53pm #

Great punt. Looks like two teams trading punches right now.

More Thaddeus.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:54pm #

The problem is they don't know what'll be reviewed.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:54pm #

We can see the call is iffy from the comfort of the living room...but not the coaches. Maybe they need a replay coach.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:55pm #

Thad's a stud, can we get a o-line to block

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:56pm #

PSU looks better on offense right now. We really need to get better field position.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:56pm #

Great play, D.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:56pm #

Jermale Hines is going to be a beast next year. He's approaching beastliness this year, of course.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:58pm #

Whew...great play, D.

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face full of beanie on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:58pm #

i like the aggressive D

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:58pm #

Ran into the kicker.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:58pm #

Beanie Wells 97 yard run.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:58pm #

Coleman gave me a heart attack with that coverage. And oh my god, we didn't get hitting the punter of that play?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:58pm #

No call! Woo!

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:58pm #

Heacock is actually calling a a great and agressive defense. I also wonder why Hines does not start in front of Russell

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:58pm #

Ray needs to field that one.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:59pm #

I was typing. Why didn't anyone field that punt?

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:59pm #

poguemahone, you're right. There's a lot of young talent on this team. May take a hit at LB next year, but we're in good shape just about everywhere else.

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vico on 25 Oct 2008 - 9:59pm #

Now see, I thought stunting linemen was illegal in our program. Very cool to see.

Great playcall, though I'm a little concerned about the relative inability to wrap up and plant on the spot. Of course, Clark is a big guy, so he's going to be able to get those off and avoid sacks, but still.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:00pm #

Etienne Sabino, Ross Homan and Brian Rolle. I like the sound of that.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:00pm #

Yeah, the fact that we're keeping Clark somewhat in check has me encouraged for when we tackle Juice later.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:01pm #

2 possessions with bad field position...ack.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:01pm #

Juice is struggling this year too. Of course, he was struggling last year, so I don't know what to think.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:01pm #

Pass the ball

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:01pm #

Come on O-line, you have to show up tonight.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:02pm #

DANE FUCKING SANZENBACHER, BITCHES

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:02pm #

Sweet play out of Dane.

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face full of beanie on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:02pm #

great play

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:02pm #

Whew...great play O.

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vico on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:02pm #

Seeeeee. That is why I've been on the Sanzy bandwagon for a while now.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:03pm #

Thas my white boy nice patients by Pryor

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:03pm #

The o-line is stinking it up

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:03pm #

Made me gulp when Herbie used the word predictable.

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:03pm #

Anyone notice that Paterno has his headset on backwards?

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:04pm #

Vico, as long as he doesn't get hit head-on by someone bigger than him, he should be a good one.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:04pm #

What's with the uncreative runs for Beanie? I know the O-line is getting dominated, but I'm calling about 80% of the runs before the snap.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:04pm #

Does Beanie look like himself? I know the O-line isn't doing well.

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:04pm #

i don't even think Paterno is still alive

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:04pm #

pass on 1st or 2nd down just ruined a big play

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:04pm #

That was ghastly.

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face full of beanie on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:04pm #

o line looks like crap!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:05pm #

OK, now we pin them down there, then get a pick 6. Let's go.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:05pm #

Beanie should actually have negative yards rushing right now, the way the O-line is playing. He's doing fine given what he's being given, which isn't much, thanks to the roly-polies up front.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:06pm #

O-line might be sucking but when you put everybody at LOS you can't block them all, we need to pass some in early downs and stop being same old Buckeyes of 2008

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:06pm #

I swear the staff comes in with good intentions each week with their scripted opening plays. We were throwing on first down early on the first two possessions, but when shit tightens up a little, JT goes back to what he knows and loves.

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:06pm #

Are we going to run out of comment space? This has got to be our best participation ever. Let's get a Turnover!!!

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:07pm #

O-line might be sucking but when you put everybody at LOS you can't block them all, we need change it up, the run game won't wprk need to loosen them up

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:07pm #

Yes, Pryor needs to give them a reason to be scared of his arm. They're absolutely not right now.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:07pm #

Could TB pass? Or would he just be a statue out there to get clobbered.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:08pm #

He gave them a reason. The playcalling and the O-line is what's killing us.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:08pm #

Todd Boeckman would have been hit 5 or 6 times by now.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:09pm #

Guys, this game is flying by.

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:09pm #

I'm pretty sure that Boeckman would just get swallowed. Pryor is rolling out a lot when he's given the chance to pass.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:10pm #

i just want Pryor to be given a chance to let loose because our defense is playing lights out

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:10pm #

He needs to play pitch and catch with the TEs against their LBs.

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:10pm #

Welcome to Tresselball lol

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:10pm #

Kinda funny we have so many comments over a 0-0 game. This is Big Ten EXCITEMENT, people!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:10pm #

Illinois all over again. Grrr.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:11pm #

Stuff em?

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:11pm #

They'll go for it on 4th if they don't get this.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:11pm #

Bad spot.

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:12pm #

Horrible spot. That was bull.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:12pm #

Well, that sucked.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:12pm #

Welp. That's not good.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:13pm #

Guess what? Zone D.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:13pm #

get Russell off the field and get a coach who can call offensive game to give us a chance

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:13pm #

Holding them to a field goal here is huge for momentum.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:13pm #

Had em pinned back there too.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:14pm #

poguemahone, Pryor needs that challenge of being down three for some two minute magic.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:14pm #

hold them to a field goal

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:14pm #

Come on turn it over.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:15pm #

Big hit.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:15pm #

MY GOD. I will have a screen cap of that early in the week.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:15pm #

I can't believe he held on to it.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:15pm #

A block here would make me all warm and fuzzy inside. PSU gets the ball to start the second half.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:15pm #

nice ass hit, Tressel better let the offense play because our defense looks the best they have all year to me anyways

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:16pm #

Block that SOB.

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:16pm #

Marcus Freeman had an early Christmas gift, but he apparently didn't like the wrapping.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:16pm #

Yeah, defense is solid.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:16pm #

Penn State is up 3-0. They were up 3-0 last year.....

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:17pm #

Yeah, the offense is not doing squat. 3 points in this game is huge.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:17pm #

damn!!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:17pm #

Yeah, but not at the half, right?

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:18pm #

We need a drive...score some points!

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:18pm #

It is amazing how many defensive players drop int's see it every single game usually more then one. Grab a high life and hope Thomas gets it to around the forty so we might try to score before halftime. I love D's intensity tonight

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:19pm #

Tom B. - no, with like 11 minutes left in the first quarter.

But hey, wasn't PSU leading us at home in '06?

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:19pm #

At the half, I mean?

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:20pm #

We can work with that.

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face full of beanie on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:20pm #

when was the last time we blocked a kick??? we need to steal that special teams coach from FL!!!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:21pm #

I dunno. I'm just hoping they can tie right now. I think that would be huge.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:21pm #

You can't call that in that situation. Try midway through the first quarter.

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:21pm #

That would've been an amazing catch.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:21pm #

Yep: Penn State lead us 3-0 at the half in 2006

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:22pm #

Nice call Jason where the bomb to Robo on 1st 10 in the 1st quater

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:23pm #

Dang, Browning. You can't do that.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:23pm #

It's definitely doable...if the offense wakes up that is. I'm not entirely sure the D can hold them in the entire second half like this.

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:23pm #

Adding to our school record for false starts.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:23pm #

that is not what we needed

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:23pm #

They better give us that first down. And they do.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:24pm #

Gift spot there.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:24pm #

Wow, take Browning off the field for a little bit. He's stinking up the joint.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:24pm #

As many guys as they have on the LOS (not in this situation), slants or a squareout pass to a TE would be nice.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:24pm #

who is that right tackle. He sucks!!

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:25pm #

Browning nevermid we have a bunch of out of shape lineman who cannot move

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:25pm #

YES YES YES YES YES!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:26pm #

Nice catch. Let's go!

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:26pm #

HOLY CRAP ROBO WHERE HAS THAT BEEN ALL SEASON.

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vico on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:26pm #

We couldn't stop it against FLorida, LSU, USC and even Purdue. Until we can prove we can stop it, opposing defensive lines will split their ends wide every single time on passing downs. We NEVER pick it up. It's frustrating to see the same mistakes over and over.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:26pm #

Pass Interference not called.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:26pm #

Nice jump ball catch by Robo. Good body control.

Notice Ballard and Beanie doubled Maybin on that next play?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:27pm #

Kick it.

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:27pm #

Dane....dude....just drop the ball if you can't stay on your feet.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:27pm #

Your boy, Vico. :)

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:27pm #

Tressel better let Pryor play football in the second half. to get some guys off LOS

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:27pm #

Ouch, bit of a dimwitted move by Dane, but he's been good tonight, so no hard feelings.

Hey, uh, Pettrey? Make this. We need it

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:27pm #

Please don't miss it. Please don't miss it. Please don't miss it. Please don't miss it. Please don't miss it. Please don't miss it.

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:28pm #

And that was definitely pass interference on the jump ball.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:28pm #

Definitely have a new kicker.

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:28pm #

Is Pretorious done for good now?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:28pm #

OMG. I'm gonna have a heart attack before this game is over.

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vico on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:28pm #

A more than adequate response to Penn State's FG drive. Very nice

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:29pm #

exciting big 10 football.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:29pm #

Huge to tie it at the end of the half.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:31pm #

I just want to say, give that placeholder 20 helmet stickers for that catch and hold.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:32pm #

This has been a very even game.... TOP 15:03 to 14:57... yardage... Let's hope the D can keep this up

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:35pm #

This is where i am confused our passing game works when we have to throw, so why don't we throw when they are playing run. I think Pryor throws a nice ball just let him do it more, its nice to see a Big Ten Game instead of the SEC and B12 with no defense. I guess thats why Big Ten denfensive players are good in the NFL.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:35pm #

Let's talk adjustments...

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:36pm #

The offenses are a LOT more wide open in the SEC.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:40pm #

Adjustments = when anyone but Williams is in the backfield, expect the run to come between the tackles.

PLAY SOME FUCKING MAN HOLY SHIT NO FG FOR PSU IF WE DO THIS

Offensively, bench Browning and keep Rehring off the damn field. Send a message. Pattycake is not cutting it against Penn State. Find more creative ways to give Beanie the ball. Slamming him into the back of the O-line twice and passing is the Michigan State offense, and you only do it when you secretly suck. Stop that.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:41pm #

My adjustments would be throw the ball more and somehow get the ball to Small or Posey in the second half, i want to see a big run after a catch. I also would make sure Hines is on the field at all time. I do think Clark will make a mistake when pressured so keep bring the heat

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:42pm #

"PLAY SOME FUCKING MAN HOLY SHIT NO FG FOR PSU IF WE DO THIS"

Amen, brother.

"Pattycake is not cutting it against Penn State."

Ugh. No kidding. Doesn't it seem like they're taught to do this?

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:42pm #

Yes, blitzing Clark is working really, really well. He's tossed a few balls up for grabs that should have been picked. If we start making those plays, this is a much different game.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:44pm #

poguemahone, if you bench Browning and Rehring, who do you go to? Person and who else? Shugarts and Adams are out and I doubt anyone else would be better.

They have to step it up and get Browning some help with Maybin.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:45pm #

D: I'd play more man and keep bringing pressure. They can't deal with it, although they have to watch for misdirection, screens and QB draws.

O: 1. Block somebody. 2. Block somebody. 3. OPEN IT UP and stop playing so tight. 4. Have Pryor play pitch and catch with the TEs against their LBs. Their LBs are the weak spot this year, why aren't they doing this? 5. Use some misdirection.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:46pm #

I also think the O-line needs to have someone piss them off. Call them a bunch of girls again or something. They need to play nasty and aggressive!

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:46pm #

I've been thinking that a reverse or end around is due.... Also opening holes for the running game.

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Rob on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:47pm #

Hines is a man!

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:47pm #

70and 71 need to get arrested, get them off the field thats our problem, it really is the bottom line O-Line looks like the need Gastric by pass surgery

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:47pm #

I really believe Bollman is history after this year. Heacock may just be saving his job.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:47pm #

Yes, it does seem that they are coached to do this. Spielman nailed it when he called it a pillow fight. He mentioned Anthony Munoz on his radio show the other day, and one of the things Munoz was was downright nasty. Spielman once came on a blitz and, while blocking the defensive end, Munoz got a hand free, and tried to block Spielman, but given his height advantage over Chris, it was more a clothesline. Spielman got knocked flat on his ass, and freely admitted he was embarassed. He's talked to Munoz numerous times since then, but while admitting he's a wonderful guy, said he was the biggest, meanest badass on the field when the ball was in play.

I'd die to have our offensive linemen coached to play with such ferocity and tenacity.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:48pm #

Jason - this is why I'm not a coach; I forgot about the injuries to Adams and Shugarts.

But benching an experienced starter for a walk-on for even a few plays is sure to piss him off a bit.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:49pm #

LETS GO BUCKS!!!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:49pm #

That hit was spectacular.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:49pm #

3 and out here would help quite a bit.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:50pm #

Yeah, pogue.. the coaches are in a bit of a bind. Just gotta get Browning some help.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:50pm #

Well, that's not a good start.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:51pm #

Jenkins made the tackle. Uh oh.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:52pm #

Now Penn State is running on us. Gerg.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:52pm #

I've still got a grudge against Munoz for letting his kid go to Tennessee.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:53pm #

this isn't looking so good

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:53pm #

Much better. Stiffen up, D!

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:53pm #

Doesn't he have a daughter at OSU?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:54pm #

Stuff em, D.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:55pm #

Unless she plays offensive tackle, I don't care. ;-)

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:55pm #

You know what I just realized? Penn State usually runs on us. Evan Royster scored their first TD last year and they didn't stop gashing us until our lead was too much. Tony Hunt had a field day in 2006. I wonder why this is.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:55pm #

Big down, how about thuggish Gibson sack or Jenkins Int

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:56pm #

Has anyone notice none of our guys have made a catch over the middle all night?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:56pm #

"I wonder why this is."

Their playcalling is as creative as ours.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:57pm #

No, what I mean when I say they "run" on us is that they have success moving the ball on the ground, consistently.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:57pm #

YES!!!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:58pm #

Haven't you seen our DTs get punked for a while?

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:58pm #

Is Danger Ray Small's middle name?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:58pm #

They always have great O-lines, and we always have a great secondary.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 10:59pm #

Yeah, but we shut down Sparty and UM most years on the ground, and most other run-based teams. I think PSU's zone blocking helps them a lot.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:00pm #

I love it when they get 8 yards running on 3rd and short. BAM!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:00pm #

Are there only 3 people commenting?

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:01pm #

Throw the dam ball on first down

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:01pm #

STIFF ARM OF JUSTICE!

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:02pm #

Sanzenbacher has got some Gonzo in him tonight.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:02pm #

Please please please please throw the ball more

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Olentangy on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:02pm #

Stay in the shotgun now!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:02pm #

Keep doing that. Please.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:02pm #

Saine...catching the ball?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:03pm #

Keep this drive alive!

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:04pm #

Sanzenbacher nearly got killed after that catch.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:04pm #

I never would have dreamed they'd keep him this much under wraps.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:04pm #

I knew the PSU defense would come to play, but I'm surprised at how well they're bottling up Beanie.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:05pm #

ROBO!

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:05pm #

That's a catch.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:05pm #

Overlooked fact: 3rd down playcalling has been stellar tonight

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:05pm #

@#$%&*!

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:05pm #

Great catch

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vico on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:05pm #

The last one probably wasn't a catch, but this one is. Review better not overturn this.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:06pm #

I don't think they can overturn that. I hope.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:06pm #

I agree poguemahone. It's nice to see Pryor starting to take some of those throws they're daring him to make.

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:06pm #

Nice call.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:06pm #

Pryor looks good throwing tonight Robo hell of a catch hitem up top for a TD

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:06pm #

Hartline hasn't touched the ball yet?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:06pm #

I'm gonna have a heart attack.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:07pm #

I need to coach when my kid plays or I'll go nuts.

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:07pm #

Boone's doing some jawing out there with that LE. Maybe the line will get fired up and give Beanie some holes.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:07pm #

Eating up a lot of clock and getting the defense some rest. I like this recipe.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:07pm #

Yeah, Tom - sorry I called the defensive struggle earlier. Take some aspirin.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:08pm #

Maybe Pryor should have pulled that ball out?

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:08pm #

Lordy, that read-option was predictable. 3rd down playcalling was great up till that.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:08pm #

Super call, Beanie. LOL, pogue!

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:08pm #

are you kidding me throw the F@$king ball seriously

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:08pm #

We play for field goals here at OSU.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:09pm #

6-3 BUCKEYES!

That might wrap up the scoring.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:09pm #

We were moving the ball when we threw it!

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Olentangy on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:09pm #

Field goal is huge in this game!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:10pm #

The coaching staff listened to the players there, I think. Unfortunately.

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Rob on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:10pm #

Nice long TOP drive!

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:10pm #

tom, i with ya. i may not survive this one.

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vico on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:10pm #

6-3 BUCKEYES!

That might wrap up the scoring.

If it does, I'd be more than happy with it. Penn State's been able to drive the ball, though. I'm cautiously optimistic over here in Alabama.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:11pm #

"6-3 BUCKEYES!

That might wrap up the scoring."

Please no. I want to LIVE. I need another beer.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:11pm #

Bless it, but seriously why would you run when we can't run with 9 in the box, it hasn't worked yet. Pryor is having his best game throwing and what do we do run the ball the stress of our games it makes you drink.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:12pm #

This is cro-mag football without the good offensive lines.

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AgnosticTheocrat on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:13pm #

We're having a good game throwing because there are 9 in the box. There are 9 in the box because we are running a lot. If we stop running, there won't be nine in the box anymore, and Pryor will be throwing in to defenders instead of wide open receivers.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:13pm #

Drinking your way out of coronary = Grandpappy Pogue's strategy for 86 years. Do it.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:14pm #

Can't drink...I'm on call. As long as my beeper doesn't go off before 11:30 and we come out on top of this one, then I'll be happy

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:14pm #

I'm telling you what guys, this game makes me understand why my coaches yelled so much. And I don't understand how Tressel can seem so calm. Unbelievable.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:14pm #

We shold be up by 10, i feel like we are the better team minus are play calling. I can't believe we ran it on 3rd down it would have been different if it was 3rd and 1or2. This are problem with SEC because you got to score against teams with potent offense

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:14pm #

Daryl Clark is unbelievably strong.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:15pm #

yah, i thought he was tackled 5 yards ago

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:16pm #

Can we stop him with the first guy

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:16pm #

JL is off the field? Did I hear that right?

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:16pm #

JL is on the field now.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:16pm #

Oh. Ouch.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:17pm #

Zone. Groan.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:17pm #

They set up the pass the entire game. Here comes a passing assault.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:18pm #

not the zone!!!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:18pm #

Over pursued.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:18pm #

Damn it. We bring an obvious blitz and leave the middle wiiiiiiiiiiiide open. I'd have gotten 10 yards on that.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:18pm #

Guess we stopped blitzing Clark is not good under pressure. I tell you another thing our safeties are our defensive weakness have not seen then make one play in the run game

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:18pm #

This is why we need TDs, not FGs.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:18pm #

The "zone groan" is becoming the story of the 2008 OSU defense. We dominate in man, get dominated in zone.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:19pm #

Man, Coleman scares me in coverage.

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:19pm #

Good job by Coleman on that pass.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:20pm #

4th QTR already. It's only 10:20, guys.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:20pm #

Anyone else notice Jenkins or Chekwa lining up 10 yards off his man on that last play? Damn you, Heacock. Damn you.

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:20pm #

Watch for the draw on this next play, because they're just outside of FG range.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:21pm #

I know. That's why I don't want a D struggle.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:21pm #

I'm thinking sweep, or play action trickery (fake end around to williams or something).

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:21pm #

More TDs. Less FGs.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:22pm #

i want a blitz here rush six and we are due to see Mr. Jenkins making play

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:22pm #

more TD's and Less FG's... as long as we start the scoring of TD's

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:23pm #

Tressel is out on the field, yelling at dudes. Let's hope that gets us a stop. And it does.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:23pm #

great play by heyward

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:23pm #

Yeah, it's as if we played for a FG the last series.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:23pm #

BLOCK.. BLOCK

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:23pm #

MISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:24pm #

HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT HE MISSED IT AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:24pm #

Or the shuffle pass. Same difference. Glad they missed the FG.

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:24pm #

oh what i wouldn't give for a long clock-eating, beanie stiff-arming drive

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:24pm #

OK. Maybe Tressel isn't as calm as I thought he was, LOL!

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:24pm #

Oh man, next thing you know Tressel is gonna pull a Pete Carroll and start hopping around with this shirt off.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:24pm #

As Jason brilliantly put it, Tressel had a boner for that FG on the last drive.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:25pm #

first dwon bomb to Robo make the Shoe erupt because i do like how the crowd is sounding to night . Go for JT first down Play Action Robo will be one on one or Hartline will be. This is a perfect time to

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:25pm #

JT does get wood for kicks.

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:25pm #

nice!!!!

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:26pm #

I'd be excited too, because the team is playing well. I think we've got a lot of confidence right now. Time to seal this one up tight.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:26pm #

Running clock would be nice...but they're not off balance yet. I'm looking for that play specifically designed for PSU...real special like. We need to get them to start guessing.

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Rob on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:26pm #

I've never seen the team so amped! Passion is beautiful!

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:27pm #

Meanwhile, meltdown in progress:
http://www.blackshoediaries.co...

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:27pm #

their d line is very good

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:27pm #

we are gonna need another TD because they can score at any time

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:27pm #

Very close to the vest. Well, at least we're ahead of the sticks. Let's convert.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:29pm #

Oh Beanie. Beanie, Beanie, Beanie. This is a big game, Beanie.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:29pm #

Beanie taking control. I'm going to love the PSU schadenfreude if we win this.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:30pm #

What? 3rd down? Bad spot.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:30pm #

OH FUCK

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:30pm #

WTF?

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:30pm #

FUCK

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:31pm #

Freshman QB terrible decision.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:31pm #

come on D!!!

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:31pm #

FUCK!!!

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:32pm #

run run run run run run you are going to eventually fumble trying to run down the clock with a field goal lead in beginning forth quater. I know you have to run on 3rd and 1 when are we going to play football

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:32pm #

What is PSU doing with their QB?

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:32pm #

Oh my god. OH MY GOD.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:32pm #

I'm going to puke.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:32pm #

That's what a bad spot will do

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:32pm #

Dang, we would have had the first down too.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:33pm #

They brought Devlin in to throw here. Gotta overcome this adversity, D.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:33pm #

Come on D.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:33pm #

Pick it. Fumble it.

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:35pm #

Have you noticed that holding is legal for PSU? Disgusting.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:35pm #

Damn it.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:35pm #

Play action to TE anyone?

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:35pm #

come on D

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:35pm #

I will say one thing, the D is coming with some bad intentions tonight.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:35pm #

anybody see play action on 2nd and 1 why don't we ever do that. The defense has played light out tonight and our offense again is the problem

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:36pm #

That, Pryor, is how you run the QB sneak.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:36pm #

Let's drive them back!!!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:36pm #

The D must hold.

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:36pm #

I just know that Pryor will find a way to make up for his mistake. I just know it.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:36pm #

Game over.

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:36pm #

Motherfucker.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:36pm #

Sabino was in on that goal line series.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:37pm #

Fuck!!!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:37pm #

crap.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:37pm #

I like having Pryor for the comeback. Just hope he doesn't try to force something to atone for his mistake.

Big return out of Flash would be nice.

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Anonymous Internet Person on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:37pm #

it's nice running that sneak behind Shipley

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:38pm #

I was afraid of this score... Like Purdue 2002

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:38pm #

now we will throw when forced my biggets problem with Tressel you can't play old school football and be a great team. They have had 9 in box and we have went downfield maybe 3 times tonight and two of them were with 1:00 left in the first half

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:39pm #

Penn State fans are loving this. The hometown kid that spurned them gift-wrapped a lead for them.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:39pm #

Come on Bucks!!! Big return.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:40pm #

not all pryors fault how about 6 points thats the problem and i blame alot of it on play calling

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:40pm #

Pryor has been taught since Pee-Wee not to do that. My heart says yes, they'll get it done. My mind says it won't. COME ON GUYS!

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:40pm #

6:25 left. We have time. We need patience, and OH MY GOD MAURICE WELLS WHAT THE HELL

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:41pm #

not good

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:41pm #

nice please graduate he fucking sucks

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Olentangy on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:41pm #

BONEHEADING!!!!

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:41pm #

Come on offense!!!

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:41pm #

Pryor cannot do that in his territory.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:42pm #

Do NOT attack the players, guys. He's put 5 good years in this program, I'm proud of him regardless.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:42pm #

I need nitroglycerin now. Screw the aspirin.

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:42pm #

All of a sudden, we open up the offense. Voila!

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:42pm #

come on please do it us GO BUCKS

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:42pm #

Damn Robiski

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:43pm #

2nd 10 run wow

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:43pm #

Even if we do lose, I'm fine with not losing an embarrassing home blowout.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:43pm #

Throw was definitely late. Tough catch to make. 4 down territory, IMHO.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:44pm #

We need to go for it, dammit.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:44pm #

do we go for it?

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:44pm #

Horrible punt.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:44pm #

It's not their year, guys.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:44pm #

Punt may have just lost us the game.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:45pm #

Why did we punt? We play to win

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:45pm #

Actually We don't, but we should!

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Olentangy on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:46pm #

Time for a turnover

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:46pm #

We'll know soon enough.

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:46pm #

I realize the QB is young, but we are so hamstrung by trying to protect him so much. It's like fighting with one hand tied behind your back. We never open up the offense until we need a TD drive at the end of the game. It meant letting a mediocre Wisconsin team stay in the game with us, and it means giving us all a heart attack tonight. Sheesh.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:46pm #

Do you think we even get the ball back?

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:47pm #

I truly believe Tressel is not a good offensive coach, a brilliant man yes but can't call plays

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:47pm #

Once again, the O-line lays an egg. Freshman QB mistake or not, the guys up front did not do their job. Play calling was pathetic. They called plays that took advantage of their weaknesses. WTF?

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:47pm #

Facemask on Denlinger.

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Jason on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:47pm #

Get that penalty out of the way early instead of 3rd down.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:48pm #

I highly doubt PSU has never held.

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:48pm #

Freeman should've had him. Dang.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:48pm #

This is over!

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:48pm #

Alright, this one's over. Capital one bowl (hopefully), here we come.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:49pm #

It's absolute bullshit that they have ONE penalty called on PSU. I don't believe that at all. They had an offensive Pass Interference called on them in the 1st QTR, that's how stupid ABC is.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:49pm #

nice i get so mad how we play offense that is problem and we continue to be a problem until we make a change then i will hear tomorrow aleast we did not get embarassed but when you are the better team you should win, there is no way they have more talent then us. Like i said before play action on 2nd and 1 where has that been all year for us

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:49pm #

How far will we fall in the polls?

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:50pm #

So, Capital One Bowl opponents? I hope we get LSU and their sieve of a defense.

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:50pm #

memo to Heacock they have to run put 9 in the box like they do against us, hell they have there backup QB in there

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:50pm #

The turnover was absolutely THE turning point in this game. The D has to get the ball back or it's over. Can't wait for all the PSU idiots to swamp the blogs and claim they blew OSU out.

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:50pm #

Mus pointed out going into halftime that holding was not going to be called tonight. He was right.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:51pm #

"How far will we fall in the polls?"

It depends on whether they give up and let them score another TD.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:51pm #

Boy, if we could tackle here, we might hold them scoreless on this drive. But we won't.

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C on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:52pm #

I feel sick.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:52pm #

Feels like the Illinois game.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:52pm #

I just don't know what to think. The O-line sucks so bad I guess I can't blame the coaching staff for being so close to the vest. They can't execute the most basic plays.

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Rob on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:52pm #

embarassing defense at end

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steelcitybucknut on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:53pm #

Browns steelers all over again!!

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:53pm #

thanks everyone nice to hear everybody comments my final thought get a f@#king offensive coach here so we look like a elite program our offense sucks and i am tired of watching it run run pass every series its not real hard to coordinate against our offense i see no adjustment from us since halftime except no pressue defensively from us

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:53pm #

Xanax may be necessary to sleep tonight

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:54pm #

Positive: this game might be the end of Bollman, and Tressel might cede playcalling duties.

Negative: Heacock might be around again next year when USC comes into town.

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:54pm #

One thing is for sure guys. The Offense lost this game tonight. The D played lights out again and the offense let them down. (Unless a miracle happens).

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:54pm #

Hold to FG, and we get ball with what, 2 minutes? No Time outs?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:55pm #

No time outs and they have to block the kick or make them miss somehow.

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:55pm #

Shit, one minute to go 80 yards? Not liking the odds.

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:56pm #

That F'ng face mask. Cost any chance of getting the ball with decent field position.

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:56pm #

What has Devlin done but handoff and lean forward?

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:57pm #

Pontiac game changing play of the game...

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:57pm #

Good job D. Too bad the offense screwed you over.

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poguemahone on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:57pm #

Florida was 3rd in the SEC East last year and made the Cap One bowl, so if that happens again, we'd be playing who? South Carolina? Anyone know?

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Tom Blogical on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:58pm #

Block the kick and run it back for a TD. Ready, BREAK!

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JBeveridge on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:59pm #

If you get paid 3 million a year and you are the play caller then maybe our offense should ont always be the problem but it is. Hats off to the D MR Gibson and Heyward great games

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:59pm #

Points don't matter as much as the clock.

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vermont buckeye on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:59pm #

1 minute to go!!

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GoBucks89 on 25 Oct 2008 - 11:59pm #

I wonder if they'll squib it to prevent a return. This would be a great time for a flash memorable moment.

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poguemahone on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:00am #

Florida/Georgia will be your numbers one and two in the SEC East, I think. After that it's Tennesse, Vandy, South Carolina, and Kentucky. So uh. I like our chances against all of those teams. In the SEC West it's Alabama as your probable champion, and LSU, Auburn, Arkansas, and Ole Miss and Miss State.

I think we beat everyone but Georgia and Florida, FWIW.

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:00am #

I still cannot believe Pryor fumbled that ball. Just freaking unbelievable.

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vermont buckeye on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:00am #

80 yards. GO

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GoBucks89 on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:01am #

Ok, touchback. 80 yards to overtime. Let's go bucks!

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:01am #

pogue...after watching this game...you're kidding, right?

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poguemahone on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:01am #

Oh, and I'm assuming (hoping) Bama makes the title game, because they'd dumptruck us.

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poguemahone on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:01am #

Dude, we'd beat Tennessee, South Carolina in a walk. Auburn would be tough due to their defense, but come on.

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C on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:02am #

Why did he not get out of bounds? WHY!? WHY!?

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vermont buckeye on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:02am #

small what the fuck!!1 out of bounds

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:03am #

Holy cow that was almost picked. Muffburger has a nasty cold.

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poguemahone on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:03am #

I hope Pryor rebounds by schooling PSU the next two years.

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:03am #

What the hell is Ray Small doing? He's messing with me.

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:04am #

This is very reminiscent of Troy Smith's first year AT PSU.

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poguemahone on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:04am #

Pryor throws the game-sealing pick. Damn it.

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:04am #

Fuck

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:04am #

FDuck fuckity fuck fuck fuck

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vermont buckeye on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:04am #

shit

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:05am #

Man, if safety didn't turn his head, that was a TD

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:05am #

Game over. Season over. They'll get no respect again for the rest of the year no matter who they play in the bowl game. I'm out.

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vermont buckeye on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:05am #

game over

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GoBucks89 on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:05am #

Actually, this reminds me more of the Texas game than the PSU game that year.

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poguemahone on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:05am #

The INT is under review....

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:06am #

no way this is overturned.

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JBeveridge on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:06am #

i don't mind losing to a better team but there is now way they are better then us .

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:06am #

Hartline is a bad defender

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poguemahone on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:06am #

No, I think they're better than us.

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GoBucks89 on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:07am #

What are they reviewing?

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vermont buckeye on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:07am #

I hope PSU goes on to the championship game

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:07am #

It's a pick. The blame goes to the O-line, then Pryor. Absolutely cratered. BOLLMAN MUST GOOOOOO!!!!

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:07am #

Yeah, this was a close game, they made the plays. Don't fault them. They played better. Got a few breaks, but made the most of them.

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poguemahone on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:07am #

Pryor with his head down is not a good sign at all.

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vermont buckeye on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:08am #

Somebody better keep an eye on Pryor for suicide watch... He hasn't lost a big game in a long time...if ever

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poguemahone on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:08am #

I have to say, I admire Devlin for not getting in there and getting his Morelli on.

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:08am #

Now, can a defender advance a fumble by pitching or punching it forward? I thought that was not allowed.

And Devlin just handed the ball off. He didn't do shit. Interview the OL, they won the game.

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PSU_Joe on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:09am #

Good game Buckeyes! Your D is awesome!

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JBeveridge on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:09am #

pecae out we won't be able to beat a decent team to we learn how to score this might be the worst offense i seen in awhile here at OSU and Browning needs to sit his ass on the bench he looked like Gohlstein against Wadsworth in the Sugar Bowl

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vermont buckeye on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:09am #

It's just a game, somebody better get that through to Pryor. H

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Dan Isaacs (most of these were typed as lowercase letters.) on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:09am #

If this is JoPa's biggest win, his career hasn't been all that.

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poguemahone on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:10am #

This isn't his biggest win. For God's sake Penn State, you've taken our championship mantle, don't take our BCS flop mantle as well. It's all we've got.

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:11am #

Penn State definitely made the plays necessary, but Tressel has to reevaluate his coaching staff.

If he doesn't fire Bollman and revamp the play on the O-line there is going to be a booster revolt.

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Dan Isaacs (Just notice his name si acase-sensitive now. Ho on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:11am #

Hey, case sensitive names! This is not an entirely shitty day. :)

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Turducken on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:11am #

Hey guys, remember to handle defeat with grace...

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vermont buckeye on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:12am #

...Now I have to deal with my boss for the next year....He became a PSU fan...about 4 weeks ago.

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GoBucks89 on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:12am #

I think Pryor will be fine. Troy had to get through these bumps and he will too. Hopefully next year the coaching staff will have more confidence in him so they can run the whole offense. But overall, I thought we played a great game. I think if Pryor doesn't fumble that ball, we move down the field and drain the clock for a hard-fought victory. But apparently this is just not our year.

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Jason on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:12am #

Agree Turducken. Hat's off to Penn State. Hoping they bring home the crystal.

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:13am #

Guys...Pryor is blaming himself for the fumble. He knows he f'd up, big time. He'll be fine. I can guarantee you he won't ever do that again. He learns from his mistakes. And I can guarantee you he won't throw into triple coverage again.

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vermont buckeye on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:13am #

And now we have to wait 2 weeks for another game.

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linebackeru on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:14am #

great game Buckeye fans, don't be too hard on your offense. Penn States D is pretty Damm good. Glad we played Prior this year on our run and not next year, that kid will be scarry good. Until then however, go lions!

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bup bup bup on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:16am #

shades of 2004 purdue. it'll get better, but holy shit the o-line needs to play like they're in D-1

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sam on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:18am #

We didnt deserve to win the big ten title playing like we have played in big games.

Congrats to Penn St. They did what it took.

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vermont buckeye on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:20am #

Well, now maybe we can open up the offense... We are playing for big 10 number 2, 3, or 4 if we drop a couple. Pryor will be that much better next year.

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Matt on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:20am #

What a great football game. It's nice to have another team in the Big 10 again that can actually give us a full 4 quarter game. Hat's off to Penn State, I hope they rep us well in Miami.

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vermont buckeye on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:24am #

This is setting up pretty well for Joe Pa to end his college football career on top...You couldn't write the script any better (assuming PSU wins out and gets the opportunity to play in the national championship game).

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MSP on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:27am #

Still sitting in the stadium. Those Penn state a holes are having quite the whoopty doo in the north endzone. Fuck me

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JBeveridge on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:28am #

I agree i want Penn State to win it all, i just feel like we have the better players and i would like to know what is our offensive game plan is, because it needs to change. Recruit O-Line again i can't believe how bad they are, other then Boone and Brewster. I don't even know how they got recruited except they where blocking 200 pound defnsive linemen in high school. But hats off to PSU it was a classy hard fought game, just feel our offensive game plans have not given us the best chance to win. Still got Thad's young B-ball crew coming up got to love OSU sports.

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:29am #

So that's what...4 straight national spotlight games they've lost now? Fantastic. Dimitrious Stanley is an idiot, BTW.

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BuckeyeChief07 on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:31am #

A. I am sick to my stomach

B. We HAVE TO beat scUM.

C. Pray that we win our bowl game. in '05, we lost to Texas (1) and PSU (3) won our bowl game and finished fourth. Our only chance for redemption.

D. Our D played lights out, and other than 2 mistakes, watch out. Once LiC figures it out....it's over.

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Swiggy on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:31am #

OSU should have been called for 15 holding penalties the entire game and we overcame that to win at the shoe... haters gave PSU no chance and we schoooooled you... WE ARE!!

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:34am #

"Our only chance for redemption."

I honestly don't think so. Again, this is the 4th national night game out of 5 they've lost (I forgot about the PSU game last year). The voters weren't very high on OSU this year, and they're going to get dinged for this performance at home. Rightfully so. Matter of fact, I think the nation has a different opinion of PSU now...and it isn't for the better.

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Your brother from another mother on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:37am #

Stay Class Swiggy.

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BuckeyeChief07 on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:37am #

How else would you say we'll redeem ourselves than? We need to, as a program, win out. Cap One or Rose Bowl.

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Chaoscrusader on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:40am #

Three things and some notes:
1) Tressel - it is extremely difficult to win a game with very predictable play calling that is allowing defenses to cheat in with 9 or even 10 in the box. Your play calling kept Penn State in the game when we had them on the ropes.
2) Terrelle- step into your passes and follow through!! they hang up in the air too much. In regards to the fumble, in short yardage you have to use two hands and take what the defense gives you.
3) This game turned on one bad spot. Beanie's second down run before the fumble was a horrible spot.

For all of you dumbasses that what Boekmann, this is a building block. Terrelle did well tonight; it really came down to one critical error which was the fumble. However, to Coach Tressel, as in war football is dominated by the aggressive use of force. Your play calling took that away from our offense and allowed Penn State to have the advantage. Considering the offensive line had to deal with 7 or 8 people they graded out to a B. Browning was exposed three times, but both times Herron, Saine, and Beanie missed him as if Browning was expecting a chip.

Defense - Stayed aggressive and damn near won the game. However, a time out should have been called as soon as it was seen Clark did not come out on the field. That was the only mistake; the time out would have allowed Homan on the field sooner. Washington, instead of letting the receiver run into you, you need to develop the turn technique in which you cut the receiver off but are looking at the ball.

Penn State Fans take you win you earned it, but you did not impress me tonight. One horrible spot and fumble and you would have lost.

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NSB on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:41am #

Bucks had a chance to stop PSU after but didn't Beanie have a first down the play before Pryor's fumble? Bad spot. Never really saw much of a replay.

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Rob on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:42am #

Do we begin to play the younger guys with an eye toward next year?

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JBeveridge on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:42am #

I agree Tom beating us this year does not make your resume that much better, espically since they had to pull it out. I think Gene Smith needs to get some fire under Tressel's A$$ and get some good assistant coaches and a true OC that calls plays to win and not for field postion i am tired of hearing the word (field postion) MNC games are never won on field postion. I am very disappionted because that was a great defensive performance and again Offense lays a terd

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gcdyersb on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:55am #

PSU fan here, but not here to troll. Tried the same line yesterday and received a ton of trash talking from Tampa Buckeye despite my best intentions. Anyways, I'm impressed by how well y'all shut down the PSU offense and played a tactical field position game. I had expected PSU was going to put up 20 points or so, but OSU really has a top notch defense. So I gotta take responsibility, y'all were right, OSU did shut down the PSU spread.

It all hinged on one play. Pryor's fumble was the pivotal moment, but I gotta admit he's going to be a force next season and beyond. This was a physical knock em down game and the margin was razor-thin. Once Pryor gets his reads and moon balls under control, he will be virtually unstoppable. His 3rd down pick ups are already pretty darn good.

I'd say the result is about right. PSU is trying to make its run this year and OSU has decided to get Pryor ready for the future. The kid is learning and my bet is next year OSU will be a favorite in Happy Valley.

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BuckeyeChief07 on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:58am #

Also, can we catch a d@mn kickoff or punt? That was horrible. Wait till next year...

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emac on 26 Oct 2008 - 12:58am #

this hurts right now. hopefully, two years from now we will look back on this game and realize we saw the beginning of something special......TP and his growth as a qb. tonight he made a huge stride. It might be hard to see right now...but he did.

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Matt on 26 Oct 2008 - 1:01am #

Ah, growing pains...I thought last year was the year all this was supposed to happen?

Anyway fellows, enjoy the rest of the season, we have a lot of up and comer's on both side of the ball that I am very excited about. Posey, Thomas (some very good kick off returns out of the young'n tonight), Stoneburner. Don't forget about Sugarts, Brewster, and Adams (Our line should be great soon with or without Bollman). The defense, though we will be taking a huge hit, has the likes of Sabino, Bell, Williams, and many other young recruits that should be stellar. Don't count the rest of the season as a wash, we could easily finish second in the big-10 and if PSU goes undefeated that most likely is a Rose Bowl game for us! (Which I think is the first OSU will have gone to since I have become an avid fan)

So there is still a lot to be excited for guys...Pryor managed this huge game very well until the fumble; I have a feeling that once he starts putting all facets of being a collegiate quarterback together he won't lose a game the rest of his career.

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BuckeyeChief07 on 26 Oct 2008 - 1:01am #

Navy (9/5)
USC (9/12)
Toledo (9/19)
Illinois (9/26)
at Indiana (10/3)
Wisconsin (10/10)
at Purdue (10/17)
Minnesota (10/24)
New Mexico State (10/31)
at Penn State (11/7)
Iowa (11/14)
at Michigan (11/21)

in case you wondered...

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Russ on 26 Oct 2008 - 1:06am #

dcdyersb--

Good comment, seems about right. Thanks for being classy. I had some classy (and by that, I mean hot) (Yes, I am a student) girls by me. Just sucked that we had to lose.

Can't win 'em all. And I know about 3/4 of our fans will hate me for this, but I would rather lose that one and finish respectably, than to win out and lose in the MNC again.

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Russ on 26 Oct 2008 - 1:08am #

BuckeyeChief07- I thought we were playing Army? Am I wrong?

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 1:19am #

Dimitrious Stanley is on TV right now saying he doesn't understand all the OSU passing in the game and wanted more Beanie; he wanted the offense to ride on Beanie's back more. Apparently, he was watching the Alabama/Tennessee game on ESPN and didn't catch on. The O-line was absolutely stuffed all night long.

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emac on 26 Oct 2008 - 1:22am #

We have two weeks to get ready for a good NW team. This might be our second loss but the season still has a little life in it. The Rose Bowl is still in reach. PSU needs help getting to the MNCG and we ride their coattails to the Rose Bowl. We have to give PSU props tonight, they beat us in our house. Let's forget this game and move on.

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Joe Fox on 26 Oct 2008 - 1:37am #

Just got back from church tonight. The head deacon didn't look to keenly on my having an earpiece all night, listening to the game.

Gawd, am I depressed. I really, truly hate p*nn st*t*.

Without question, this is the second-most disappointing Ohio State team in the last decade.

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BuckChap on 26 Oct 2008 - 1:43am #

This pigskin match was quite "Tresselian" - in that, HE deserves the credit, for its outcome. I suspect the through-line of the four out of five nocturnal, high-profilers, reveals OSU's dominance in these stategories: 1.) Penalties and 2.) Turnovers. Since - and including - our "Florida Debacle", Ohio State has been losing big, non-Michigan, games because of coaching. It's coaching. Tressel is stuck in gear.

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moundsnotalmondjoy on 26 Oct 2008 - 1:44am #

How embarrassing to pull for a team whose mascot is a glorified nut. Come on people.....honest assessment of game. Both defenses played great. Yes, it came down to a fumble...but in close games like this, that's all it takes. As for the blown holding calls, BOTH teams were holding and not one was called.

In closing....a certain jingle comes to mind...."Some times you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't, The Ohio State Univ. got nuts, The Pennsylvania State University don't...BECAUSE....WE ARE PENN STATE"

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 1:54am #

Tressel isn't the problem. As I've said before, Heacock has saved his job, IMHO. Bollman, however, must go. I am so sick of the patty cake blocking. We need new blood that teaches our O-line to be mean and nasty. They need to be trying to take people's heads off. For once, I'd like to see a personal foul on one of the O-linemen for unnecessary roughness. Sounds counter productive, I know, but you would not believe how happy that would make me. Last but not least...our big uglies are way too big and as a result...way too ugly. Leaner and meaner for the future of this program, or we can look forward to a lot more losses on national TV.

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Jason on 26 Oct 2008 - 2:25am #

Great Job #2. Cry Baby!
I loved every second of this game... ;-)

tosu losses ANOTHER big game on national TV!!! way to go buck nuts!
SIX POINTS...Hell MICHIGAN got 17 AT Penn State and they suck ass this year!

p.s. Go Blue

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Cassius on 26 Oct 2008 - 2:26am #

Tressel certainly isn't the problem. This game was not won or lost because of a call that Tressel made, it was lost because Pryor (as he should be expected to do from time to time considering he's a true frosh) was not careful in carrying the ball on the 3rd down sneak and had it punched out.

If anything, Tressel is the reason why OSU only lost by a touchdown, instead of the usual run, run, pass, punt sequence Tressel finally opened up the playbook a little and let TP throw it on first down AND throw it downfield.

Where should the blame lie? The O-line and Jim Bollman. They got throttled by Penn State, Bryant Browning couldn't block a dromedary camel if one chose to rush off the end. And Beanie was never able to make it to the second level, mostly because the line was never able to take care of the first level.

That being said, TP will learn from this game and its probably better for his future something like this happened sooner rather than later. Thad Gibson is a stud rush lineman. I liked to see Brian Robiskie go up and grab that jump ball towards the end of the second half. And Ray Small may just have a future here after all.

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Kyle on 26 Oct 2008 - 2:41am #

Coaching staff lost this game. Defense played awesome and the offense played very predictable. Hate to see TP throw the pick but at least he was trying to make a play. At some point this coaching staff has to empower him to throw the ball. God love Beanie, but it wasnt there tonight.

Good win for PSU and cograts. Threre fans blow but I have mad respect for JoePa. I'm rooting for a Texas vs PSU BCS MNC game.

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MSP on 26 Oct 2008 - 2:42am #

I saw a lot of shades of the 2005 Texas game at the end of the night. It just goes to show how little room for error Tresselball gives you. Against Texas, the Buckeyes missed their sixth! field goal attempt. Tonight Pryor fumbles when he would have had a 1st down, milked the clock and flipped the field. I mean, it works a lot of the time, but everything's just on the razor's edge.

Oh well. You and I both know this team just never had "it". They didn't have it against Ohio U, they sure as shit didn't have it in LA and they didn't have it tonight.

As for Pryor's fumble, yeah it sucked, but hopefully this is just a story that he tells to Chris Fowler when he's sitting up there at the Heisman ceremony in a couple of years.

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JBeveridge on 26 Oct 2008 - 2:48am #

The blame goes around and Tressel is to blame for some of that. First off people were not bitching that much last year about the line when Beanie got almost 1700 yards. Running on 3rd down on our first field goal was a horrible call and i think the blame goes to Tressel and Bollman because i feel that our line is not good and the play calling sucks, this is why we lost. The fumble hurt but you are not going to win with 6 points and trying to run down the clock with 11 minutes to go in the fourth quater. I love the way Tressel represents our university, but if you think our play calling does not suck then you are not watching the same team i am.

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Tom Blogical on 26 Oct 2008 - 3:15am #

One thing is for sure. Beanie being bottled up for what--55 yards? I don't remember the last time that ever happened. That's going to be the way to beat OSU. Stack the LOS and force OSU to throw. And Tressel and Co. didn't adjust. Flabbergasting. They better get used to it, because it's gonna be coming at them the next 4 games. My bet is they win 2 of the next 4 if they don't throw more. The routes need to be simple, but for crying out loud, they have to throw the freaking ball. Find a GD TE, for God's sake.

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poguemahone on 26 Oct 2008 - 3:17am #

Tight ends are fine, we just refuse to throw to them

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