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By: Eleven Warriors » Top 11 Buckeye Moments of 2008: Part One

Eleven Warriors » Top 11 Buckeye Moments of 2008: Part One — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:40:54 +0000

[...] that was left in Spartan Stadium was gone. The Buckeyes would score 10 more points on their way to putting #20 Michigan State away 45-7. Jenkins, for his part, was labeled “one of the good-best players in the country” by [...]

By: buckeyedude

buckeyedude — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:44:30 +0000

The “deal” with Brandon Saine is that he’s overrated. He is a track star, not a football star. He looks incredibly muscular, but he’s soft(like the Michigan offense).

He goes down too easy, and is afraid to get hit. He should run track for OSU next spring and forget about football, IMO.

Flip, you’re right. I would prefer Thomas, Small or even Mo Wells returning punts before Saine.

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:39:14 +0000

nitpicker, it would have definitely helped to have added the word “usually” in there. My faith in Ray’s hands remains strong. :)

By: flipbuckeye

flipbuckeye — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:49:34 +0000

I personally think Saine was way overhyped. He has done nothing to prove he was worthy of the hype and I wouldn’t go so far as to blame that on the playcalling, coaching decisions, or any injuries. The kid just doesn’t look like a football player. Transferring might be a good idea for him but if Beanie ends up leaving after this year he’ll likely be a second stringer (or at least competing for it) rather than a 4th.

And Buckeyedude, I don’t think anyone’s comparing Small to Ginn Jr anymore, but you have to admit Small is a better option at returner over Rasta or Saine. Thomas has shown he can return too.

By: BuckeyeSki

BuckeyeSki — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:34:04 +0000

AR-

I was gonna say basically the same thing about Saine, big day with 4 total yards. He has to be hurt, otherwise he is at the bottom of the depth chart next year when Berry gets in there, and ESPECIALLY if Beanie stays. Kid might wanna transfer if that happens actually…..too bad because everyone has high hopes for the kid

By: AR

AR — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:14:27 +0000

The one question that I am left with is what is the deal with B Saine? Is he hurt or do the coaches just hate him. I feel so bad for the kid because the only time he seems to get in the game are in obvious running situations where he can’t even make it to the line. To me it seems like a big waste of talent.

Otherwise, bring on the white helmets!

GO BUCKS!

By: buckeyedude

buckeyedude — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:12:41 +0000

Obviously, the defense played their best game of the season and set the tone of the game. I believe MSU had a positive turnover margin heading into this game.

I hope Sanzenbacher(TP’s ‘go-to’ guy) and Boom Herron are back to play next week vs. the Kitty Kats. We’ll need every able bodied player.

I think that OSU played well against MSU partially because with Dantonio, they are a more traditional “run on first down” type Big Ten team, with a very good running back. PSU is no such team anymore. They spread the ball around.

I personally hope that MSU rebounds from this game and spanks UM next week, as I have no animosity towards the Spartans. They better get the Crapperines this year while they’re down.

BTW, I don’t like the praise heaped on Ray Small. I think he is a ‘decent’ return guy, but he is no Ted Ginn. Had our guy(#38) not recovered that fumble of his, and MSU recovered on our 2 yard line, it could have turned into an entirely different game.

Next up for Ohio State: The Big Ten “Championship Game” vs. the Kittys in Columbus. ;)

By: Sir Buckeye

Sir Buckeye — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:37:58 +0000

Looking forward to the UFR..er… Hitting Rewind. Thanks, Jason!

By: flipbuckeye

flipbuckeye — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:15:33 +0000

Great vision and great poise as well for him not to buckle under pressure as he as done in previous games. Hopefully we see more of that and less scrambling backwards from here on out. After watching the highlights again, I have to say anyone who doesn’t get a stiffy from all the stiff arm action in this game is not a fan. It’s expected out of Beanie (and he produced like 5) but to see Pryor lay someone out made me jump out of my seat.

It’s exciting to see what this team can do when it plays to their ability.

By: nitpicker

nitpicker — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:13:59 +0000

Saying Ray Small is sure handed on punt returns despite a muff and a fumble makes me think that sure handed doesn’t mean what you think it means.

Great post otherwise :)