The MVP of the team thus far.At time of writing, it is clear this week's depth chart will have some switching going on. Word came down late yesterday afternoon that Coleman is suspended for Indiana, after his hit on the Illini QB this past weekend and it is still unclear how Ross Homan is doing.
I think it's safe to assume Anderson Russell will step in and occupy Coleman's spot, playing opposite of Hines, but Russell was benched for a reason earlier this year and this defense is made up of guys that have been waiting their turn, so don't be surprised to see Orhian Johnson get his chance.
There is no doubt the Coleman suspension is weak, but it couldn't have come against a better opponent. Indiana ranks in the middle of the B10 pack in most statistical categories, after taking on a cupcake OOC schedule. They gave Michigan all they could handle last week and could have won if the refs didn't have stake in RichRod's Virginia Tech condo development, but the Hoosiers haven't scored an offensive TD against the Buckeyes in their last 2 meetings, losing by a combined score of 85-13.
Tressel has been very careful when it comes to head injuries, so don't expect Homan to get that much time, if any, this weekend, even if it was a mild concussion. Andrew Sweat, who came in relief last week, made his presence felt by recording a career high in tackles (5) and his first sack. The Hoosiers run a lot of funky formations out of the so-called Wildcat offense, meaning the Silver Bullets may go with just 2 backers for most of the night, limiting Sweat's playing time.
The O-Line steered clear of injuries and Cordle is still out, meaning JB Shugarts will continue to get his chance at RT. Shugarts has settled down with each play and is starting to show the ability that got him so highly ranked out of HS. The great depth chart trick of adding the word "OR" in between 2 players keeps the mystery alive at LT. Adams got his first career start last week and is the first player listed in the 2-deep, but Miller will continue to see plenty of time backing up the left side of the line. The three freshmen OL were left off the depth chart once again, so barring injury, they will all be redshirted.
Some of the recent discussions have been focused on the starting RB spot, as Zoom's camp is starting to swell. Herron is listed as the starter once again and for me, it doesn't matter who gets the start, they both need to get touches. Saine has shown more explosiveness this year, but I like his effectiveness coming in after a couple of series. Throw in my freshman crush, Jordan Hall and this running attack is about to take off.
The entire roster should be released as the depth chart this week, because I don't see the Hoosiers giving Ohio State much trouble. I have been to 3 games in Bloomington and every one has had a Buckeye dominance on the field and in the stands. If the skies are dry on Saturday night, it's sure to happen again.
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who is that in the picture? that's not brian rolle, is it?
I'd love for Orhian Johnson to get some run.
@Corey, wasn't his nasty hit on Eddie McGee? <>
if the skies are clear... Man, i hope i want to see TP throw the football down the field.
Weather Man
Saturday A high of 66, and a Low of 44
Few Showers
Precip: 30%
Wind: SW at 10mph
Why did they leave Coleman and Pryor in the game that long? I hate to say this but I think the best QB - Bauserman - is sitting on the bench. He's not the athlete that TP is but his mechanics are better.
For Pryor, I would assume it was to get him some much needed reps. As for Coleman, maybe he was still playing for the same reason every other star player on any team stays on the field in a blowout: to pad stats. Not something I agree with, especially given the risk of injury (just ask Tebow on Saturday, or Beanie last year), but all of these end of year awards put so much weight on stats, which pressures players to put up meaningless numbers on weaker opponents. And their coaches allow them to do it.
As for Bauserman being the better QB... uh.
Keep in mind Tressell has done this before. Anytime Pryor has thrown an INT, he gets him back in the next drive to score a TD. No better way to get an INT out of your QB's mind than to instill confidence by saying you're going back in as well as having him throw to the end zone.
I don't think Tressell was running up the score, I think he was letting Pryor make amends for that pick.
...and we wouldn't have escaped that game without sacks if Bauserman is in nor the big runs Pryor had. The best QB is in the game, he may not have the best accuracy, but he is the best QB.
I don't understand why we haven't seen TP line up out wide with Bauserman under center.
Didn't Beanie get hurt pretty early in that game? I mean you do have to play the starters against lower competition still. Pryor needs all the reps he can get.
Bausserman has to prove that he can pass too! I haven't seen anything spectacular out of him when he gets in. I used to think Boeckman looked good when he came in as a backup back when Troy was starting. Bauserman I've not see the same kind of ability.
They always keep a few starters in on defense, regardless of the situation. I've never seen 100% subs. Generally it's always the secondary as well. We had gone deep into the bench for the line and the 'backers, so they weren't gonna pull the starting safeties as well.
It happened in the 3rd quarter with a very comfortable lead.
Who is Andre Sweat, Corey!?!?! Is he a new transfer, sounds like an exciting player LOL
I dunno why there is so much clammoring about who starts at RB. They both are getting touches, and if you look at the NFL there is not one team that does not run a 2 back-set. The starter is just the paper champ, but they are both needed and used....although I do agree that Zoom could get a few more touches
He is the sinister side of Andrew Sweat, because you know he has one :). Thanks for the correction.
I think so, we played Washington in 2007, his freshman year. He didn't redshirt, and I think he's always worn #36, so I'd say it's him.
I don't know, I just think that if you have a guy, especially who is a Heisman favorite like he was, you let him run one in from the 2 or 3 yard line. I mean that foot injury coul've just as easily hit him the first quarter the following week.
vote for cris carter to get into the HOF
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it happened on the opening drive of the 3rd qtr, going into that qtr Beanie only had 11 or 12 carries, yes we were up 26-0, but it is typical for the starters even in a blow out to play the 1st drive of the 2nd half
Im lookin to get tix for the game this wknd but refuse to buy anything off stubhub. Theres nothing worth crap on Ebay either. Anyone ever been down to scalp tix in Bloomington before? Just curious if theres a lot of sellers to make it worth the trip down from Indy.
My sister-in-law bought scalper tickets for the USC game and they turned out to be fake. I'm not saying it's all that way, but I just wanted to issue a strong caveat emptor for anyone who is buying scalper tickets in this day and age.
There are still a couple available on Ticketmaster:
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Craigs List !!!
Cara Bowers at Dreamseats 340-8989. They have some good seats left. Tickets aren't at ticket price, but you don't pay the shipping or 10% service fee. I have bought tickets from her for concerts, OSU, and Browns and the tickets are good. Tell her James sent you.
Anyone have video of the late hit? I was at the game and haven't seen any replays...didn't really seem bad enough to warrant a suspension.
Best QB are freaking High man....!!!!
Pryor needs the reps, not only that but 23-0 is not a blow out...
Try scoring in the 40's 50's, 60's.
I think we were up by 20 some points, game is far from over. Who cares kids get hurt, it's football we all no that...
or maybe you forgot USC 2 years in a row, National Championship 2 years in a row, or SEC beating us... I have not...
all those in favor of knocking them down, and stepping on the throat.
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Can someone post what Tressel's record in night games is. i can't remember exactly what it is but I know its not good. Even the only night game I remember us winning last year, the Wisconsin game, was too close for comfort.
Can I have some of what you're smoking? You think Bauserman gives this team the best chance of winning?
you're reachin on this one...
Take a look at all the stupid plays TP has made this year. Way too many bad decisions. What about the int in the USC game for staters - that was mental. I have all the games on tape and will go look at each one. I like what you say about TEAM - TP isn't buying inot that - very selfish.
Not bad stats if you ask me for 4 games...
I mean name a team in football who has a leading Passer, and Rusher as there QB.
We are asking him to do a lot, with an offense that is just now starting to open up with zone reads, option keepers, throwing the football deep.
Listen, does TP have things to work on. YES!!!
Who doens't Colt McCoy throw a pic 6 last week.
I think fans need to reevalute there expectations of him, look at the offense we ask him to run.
Does anyone even know what offense it is???
ATT COMP YDS TD
87 50 695 5
CAR YDS AVG TD
39 235 6.0 2
I will take these stats as a 14 game starter sophmore QB...
Thats him, I think he forced a fumble on a kickoff return that game, as a true freshmen. If you ask me, he is starting a year too late.
How many plays has Bauserman made?
I'm sure you probably think you could do a better job at QB/Coach/etc too, right?
You also didn't answer my question...
is there a "fuck no" option on the poll??
Doesn't matter, we will slaughter IU with the three headed running attack.
With our tackle situation still somewhat in the air, the 2 DE's for IU, Kirlew and Middleton, worry me. Those guys are straight up BEAST MODE, and they will both play on Sundays.
Maybe good ole' Tresselball will have its way, instead of making Pryor make reads against the IU pass rush.
Dont be mistaken those two made it very difficult for scUM last week.
Andre Sweat? haha! Sounds like a porn-star!
No way, ranking second in career receptionbs and touchdowns, only to Jerry "freakin" Rice, just isn't good enough in my book. Show me more CC!!!
lmao
yeah, i feel we have a much better O-line
than missagain. Plus, using the tight end to help
block which we seen a lot last week.
I am thinking slip him into the flats, with RB's
let them have a hay day... Also, hopefully screens,
draws, qb sneaks up the middle will break there
harts.
Just hope the weather is good, beacuse i want to
see TP throw some deep balls on that horrible
secondary.
If the weather is bad, look for a steady dose of
last week, IU better hope for sun shine, because
they are not running the ball on us thats for sure.
Id like to see Tressels record in mid to late afternoon games, with relative humidity between 60 and 70%, with Venus aligned with Jupiter, wearing gray socks, 3 or more days after his last haircut, and after a bacon and egg breakfast that morning.
I bet it SUCKS!!! FIRE TRESSEL NOW!!!
No, but there is a "fudge" no option for the kiddies.
Excellent point, Luis. Also, the weather cleared up in the 4th. The last drive saw Pryor drop back 4 times to pass - once he tucked and ran for 19, the rest was 2-3 with a TD. That should help boost the confidence.
Running your offense in the 4th quarter shows a huge lack of character on Jim Tressel's part. Can't believe he would have the audacity to do something like that. Passing on 4th down, what an A-hole!
In regards to QB Mechanics... Bernie Kosar
TP still needs to work on them and he will improve. I liked the fact that he was in last week's game until then end. He needs as much live game situation reps as he can get. It will help him in regards to experience in going through his progressions faster and in turn help him make better decisions. His throwing mechanics in the pocket are decent when not hurried; practice is the only way that his mechanics will become instinctive. That is also why I would have him roll out in full speed at practice and throw on the run (both left and right). Simply, teams are going to throw blitzes at him until he proves he can handle it. Throwing from a moving or collapsing pocket will be necessary. Also, the OC (whoever that is this week) needs to develop hot reads for the slot receivers such as the (quick &/or shallow) slant across the middle, bubble screen, and a cross pattern with the outside receiver that creates a potential for the unintentional-intentional pick play. Whatever the play is TP needs to keep his head straight ahead (or point initially in the opposite direction) and move his eyes only to his potential target.
I agree, this is a stretch (even for the ultra-curious). A more comforting stat may be Tressel's win-loss record against teams he is favored to beat by 14+. (Current line is 17.)
the haircut is a stat that is often overlooked. many people say we play better with at least 1 weeks growth. fresh haircut is a bad omen.
"Under Coach Jim Tressel the Buckeyes are 14-10 in night games and 2-3 at home in night games."
Source: http://www2.nbc4i.com/cmh/spor...
ah, that explains it. for some reason i thought he was true soph, so i was confused with washington in the background
Go drink some kool aid and calm yourself down son!
Are you serious? Who cares about Illinois, Ohio State needs their QB and offense to get on track. I say use every possible snap to do it, especially after the last time Illinois came to the shoe. Ohio State is still in the championship picture and as soon as this offense comes together it will be a really tough team to beat. Get all the bugs out now and if illinois doesn't like it to bad. They are going to be battling it out for the bottom of the big 10 this year anyway.
i am, in fact, not serious.
everyone looks good when playing the 2nd and 3rd teamers.
kool aid is for kids, i drink coffee. black. son.
This has been bugging me for some reason. Last one: Ohio State in last 20 games as 8+ points favorite: 19-1 (Illinois, 2007).
Source: http://stats.sportsbettingstat...
you gotta look at who we played during those night games too. It could be better, or it could be worse record wise..
GO Bucks, I agree he has made some mistakes, but I totally disagree with you comment about him not being a team player. I have seen him laying out defenders on blocks for people with the ball, and that's not something a selfish player does. I think some of the ill advised passes, or trying to zip a ball down field while being sacked are things he does because he's a team player. He is trying to make a play instead of getting sacked and that kind of stuff has worked for him before when he was in high school. It's a different ball game now. Extremely talented and gifted people believe that they can always make that play. Sometimes it's a bonehead move to make or it hurts the team in the end, but his intention is to be a leader and help the team. It's a hard lesson to teach a guy that sometimes being sacked is the best play you can make.
Was there a problem with him in his career at sometime, like a drug scandal or something? I mean in baseball I know something like that can keep a guy out of the HOF. I don't think football is as strict or hard to be inducted into, but something had to happen that they refuse to vote the man in.
Michael Irvin is in the hall, talk about a drug problem, geez!
I didn't think so but I had to counter just incase lol.
That's what I'm saying, did he kick the comissioner's dog or somethign. I don't understand how he hasn't been inducted.
Bauserman throws a football like he's still trying to throw some heat in the minors. No touch at all with the pigskin.
Your right - I guess I get frustrated when he tries to do too much - the bone head play.There is sooo much talent and we all get caught up in what or how other QB's are playing.
that type of stuff has also worked last season, the MSU game comes to mind. keeping the play alive with his feet, keeping his eyes downfield.
This as nothing to do with topic of the post, but has anyone heard any updates on recruiting. I was thinking today that there is a good chance of landing Henderson, Anderson, Joyner, and Hicks, but have never really heard anything more about it. Is there any news on what these guys are thinking?
they're all signing somewhere else, the program is in the dumper :D
Yeah yeah, anyone have a serious update?
Love the comment about the officials giving UM the game, but wouldn't the IN receiver have to catch the ball to begin with for it to even be considered a tie?
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A friend of mine swears CC stopped in on a party he was at and did bong tokes with him.
Better go take care of your QB's shoulder before he steps into a game against a REAL defense. Kid is frail as Samuel L. Jackson in "unbreakable"
Oh, and keep beating that chest about beating INDIANA by 3 pts....
Lawrence Taylor used to smoke straight rock in the huddle....
Who was beating their chest? thanks for the replies that have nothing to do with my comment, always a pleasure.
And don't concern yourself with his shoulder, we will take care of it, wouldn't want him to start arm punting on 3rd downs.
well, troll, now that you've picked one photo out of a sequence, you've convinced me!
are you kidding me? he gave you exactly what you wanted. he bite on your trolliness. and you act proud bc you he is not addressing your concerns as a troll properly.
Well, he won't be arm punting much on that defense full of walk ons and towel boys.
Looks to me like the Indiana receiver has his arm securely underneath the ball in this photo:
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs...
And either they both have it, or neither have it, in this photo:
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs...
I think it could go either way depending on what photo or angle you look to, which is the point of the argument - any joint possession, or question of joint possession, goes to the offense.
PS - are you all in for RichRod? I mean REALLY all in? not just half your stack in? but ALL in?
You can see more of the sequence here if you like, being that the link above showed that the ball was not caught by IN as originally thought it seemed to sum it up best.
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OMG, quit making me agree with WOLVERINES by being ignorant biased tOSU fans. It was a pic. Plain and simple.
However, the fact that it was that close is not a good sign for UM.
Also as Buckeye fans we NEED UM to be good again. Anyone who disagrees with that is an idiot. Our conference has no respect right now. UM has always been the Big 10 team that actually put the SEC in their place and shut them up. When they are tough it makes the Big 10 tougher, our strength of schedule tougher, AND our team tougher by facing better competition.
Both of those photos look like the Michigan guy has much more of the ball. Sad but true.
Don't get me wrong, barely beating Indiana was not a good sign for our team and more so for our defense. I still stick to the thought that this is 8 win season but look forward to this young team to learn and grow and get the rivalry back were it belongs in the coming seasons.
While I am admittadly a 'biased' tOSU fan, my man Wil is correct.
I all I want to know is who has TP beat? He is 0-3 in big games. Fumbles in the Penn State game, Throws a pic in the USC game, his arm is hurt in the Texas game. He has to step up and beat a ranked team.
Please. He's a true sophomore and you're expecting him to win these games while his teammates fail. I'll give you that he could have easily won USC given the protection he was frequently afforded, but Texas and Penn State were team failures.
Last time I checked....football was a TEAM sport kid
Isn't that what makes a fan a fan by showing bias?
gfy=go ---- yourself
so if we take one still from 30 seconds of film we can see everything we need to understand the 30 seconds? dude, you are an idiot.
as to the real point - you can't tell who caught it! backs are turned, arms are twisted, camera angles are lost. if they called it an interception on the field, then shit should not have been overturned bc the video and photos are inconclusive. but drop the haughty attitude like its obvious. your garbage team pulled one out of its ass bc no one had a good angle and the ref made the best judgment call he could.
Speaking of towel boys...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Just a little something for out troll.
Weak
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Weak like 42-7 weak?
If I just post 42-7 at the bottom of all my posts then you wouldn't even have to show up and contribute to this site at all. Would you like me to do you that favor?
Give it a try.
You haven't contributed to the rivalry in 5 years, 10 months and 7 days, so why stop there?
Last time I checked, the MICHIGAN game was a big game.
2004 Michigan 21 Ohio State 37 Columbus
2005 Michigan 21 Ohio State 25 Ann Arbor
2006 Michigan 39 Ohio State 42 Columbus
2007 Michigan 3 Ohio State 14 Ann Arbor
2008 Michigan 7 Ohio State 42 Columbus
Do you like this better?
OHHH SNAP!!!!
Finally someone posted video of the coleman hit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
I think it's bullshit. Mcgee was still moving forward when he launched, his knee had barely hit down. He did nail him in the helmet, though.
Thanks for the reminder, as a Michigan fan living in Ohio I had forgotten that we hadn't won since the 100th game. Please keep up the good information!
Helmet to Helmet is still a suspendable offense. I don't think he should have been suspended.......but I can also see how he could be, so I'm not complaining.
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