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Pretty much sums up how the Illini left feeling.Perhaps the only real negative to take away from the game is the increasing tragedy of dropping the Southern Cal contest, a game that more and more feels stolen by the team that wasn't really the best one on the field that evening.
On an afternoon in which one historical conference power needed multiple come backs (and some incredibly fortuitous officiating) in order to escape their double digit underdog, Ohio State allowed no such sloppiness to creep into their execution. Aaron Pettrey's field goal 7 minutes into the game would be the only offense Ohio State would need. For the second straight week the dominant defensive stylings of 2006 were back in full force, this week to such an extent Ohio State didn't even need a completed pass until the ballgame's second half.
While Terrelle Pryor's passing got off to a spotty start, the true sophomore signal caller eventually settled into a comfort zone on a day when the elements weren't particularly conducive to the passing game. Pryor completed 8/13 of his passes for a meager 82 yards, but added a late strike to security blanket Dane Sanzenbacher on a 4th-and-goal where Pryor and the Buckeye faithful alike pleaded with Tressel to go for it.
Pryor's primary limitation as a passer, somewhat ironically, seems to be be his reluctance to tuck the rock and let his superhuman feet take over and do the rest. In one series of events, Pryor locked in on the Z receiver, rolled right, never made any effort to check to down, and attempted to force the pass literally through a defender. Conveniently enough, the throw would go on to harmlessly ricochette off the as-surprised-as-you-and-I defender. This sort of decision making can only come with time, and as I imagine, a few particularly choice words directed his way when studying the game tape with the coaching staff.
While Pryor's passing will naturally get some of the discussion this week, the Ohio State offensive line can't get enough praise for their 3rd straight impressive performance. Mike Adams made his inaugural start of the '09 season and the added depth of being to able to move Andrew Miller around in relief showed. The Ohio State running game was the primary benefactor, averaging a staggering 5.1 yard per carry on 46 attempts for a total of 236 yards. After averaging just 2.8 a week prior, that sort of monumental jump can't get enough attention. Brandon Saine also looked particularly impressive exploding on one choice touch for 19 yards. The game was so comfortably in hand by the fourth quarter that we even had a chance to check out fellow Jeannette product Jordan Hall for a second straight weekend.
On the defensive side of the ball, we could spend all day waxing poetic about what color commentator Ed Cunningham accurately called the best defensive line in the country, but to see the sort of impact those 4 future professionals had you need not look any further than Illinois' box score. Juice Williams was limited to just 13/25 attempts for 77 yards, 0 TDs, and 2 INTs, on on a tip drill effort by sixteenth year senior Lawrence Wilson, and the other by 11W valentine Brian Rolle (We choo-choo-choose you, sir). Starting free safety Jermale Hines added a third pick on backup Eddie McGee's first attempt during garbage time.
The Illinois rushing attack was also virtually nonexistent in the face of pressure from the scary good d-line. Sophomore Mikel LeShoure (who?) was the leading rusher with just 25 yards, whereas former Buckeye killer Daniel Dufrene was limited to just 14 on 6 carries. Juice himself became very acquainted with the defense finishing with just 18 yards on the ground on fifteen carries.
If this man has an INT, you're in trouble.The defensive line doesn't deserve the bulk of all the praise, however. Ohio State's secondary played excellent man coverage on the Illini receivers all afternoon. Aside from one notable pass interference call on Chimdi Chewka, Regis Benn was made a total non-factor held to just 44 yards receiving. Devon Torrence had a dropped interception chance as did Coleman at one point during the game. Even Anderson Russell seemed to be settled in, who could be looking at a chance for redemption in the starting lineup should Coleman's helmet-to-helmet hit result in him missing the IU game.
Can't give Aaron Pettrey's rather bizarre follow through enough credit: the senior kicker nailed all 3 of his field goal attempts including a behemoth 50 yarded that would've likely been true from 55. Jon Thoma returned from the flu in uninspiring fashion, averaging just a little over 38 yards an attempt on his admittedly few 3 punt attempts. Thoma was helped in no part by one hideously ugly attempt that went off the side of his foot and barely went 30 yards. Another week's practices and more repetitions will hopefully get the senior punter back on track.
All in all, the play calling fit the environmental conditions the Buckeyes faced. Pryor still unquestionably has some maturing to do from a deacons making stand point, but the extra repetitions he received even up comfortably late in the 4th will hopefully help expedite the process. With a night game against the Hoosiers looming in what can only be better weather-wise, Pryor's passing will be a must if Ohio State wants to beat a Hoosier bunch who suddenly look far more capable than any of us were willing to give them credit for going into the season. And did I mention we're having the pleasure of watching a once in generational NFL quality d-line make every single one of their defensive teammates better snap after snap?
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LAWRENCE WILSON CAN DODGE BULLETS AND WILL SAVE US FROM THE MATRIX.
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+100 Wild Turkeys to you, sir.
Simpsons reference point of order: Shouldn't you "Choo-Choo-Choose" your valentine?
The D is lights out, O looked better, Tp seems to be progressing.
2 out of 3 aint bad
What a game. D makes me tingly....that is all
our defensive line is terrifying, and they are a true joy to watch play, but we should also be giving mad props to our LBs and CBs, who have been performing far, far better than anyone really expected they would.
rolle is someone i want to bee friends with, of course, but spits and co have also been really good.
the secondary has been really, really, REALLY good. chekwa and torrence have come into their own and like to hit almost as much as coleman does (what a dumb play on his part, you're a senior dude, have fun on the pine for indiana).
overall, this is my favorite defense to watch since 05, and maybe of all time. we'll see how the rest of the season plays out, but man these guys are holy terrors
The only weakness the D showed was against the up-tempo no huddle look (which has been a consistent short-coming for a couple years now). It seemed to me that was the only way Illinois could even move the ball. If you give our D-line ANY time to rest/substitute they will devour your soul. I'm really loving how the D continues to improve and impress...
I said this on Twitter a while ago, but as the D continues to play lights out, the USC loss only grows more painful. For the first time in years, I'd put this defensive front up against anyone.
Also, tell me this isn't the sickest hit you've ever seen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
that's the scary thing: as good as they are, they can get even better. and they're led by a collective force of nature in a 10 deep d-line and a pint sized whirling dervish of an LB who causes chaos and destruction wherever he goes
hahahahahah damn you jason
Brian Rolle will NEVER
Give you up
Let you down
run around
and desert you
oh damn! i just got brian rolle'd
Damn straight, tilde. If you can't quote the canon correctly, don't quote it at all.
I think every defense has a little bit of trouble with the no huddle offense. They will make adjustmants and be fine down the road.
I was very happy to see the improved play for both the o-line and increased touches by Saine. Liked seeing Hall in there as well. Also seemed Herron got some fire in him after watching Saine rack up 50+ in one series alone.
The defense is just beautiful. There are some secondary issues still lingering but nothing that can't be fixed as we progress.
I'm not seeing the progression in Pryor I would hope. He has got to stop those across the body passes. That is now 3 picks and counting we were lucky to not have occur on that error alone.
The coked up hedgehog is a thing of beauty. Black Chris Spielman...will you marry me?
Since the Illinois Open Thread seems to have died I'll post this in here: I was told by a buddy that TP did not take one snap under center all game - Confirm or Deny.
Finally a BCS we can all get behind: Black Chris Spielman.
Two things:
1. I alluded to this in the liveblog, but I'm buying into the just-a-sophomore excuse for bullshit plays from Pryor less and less. Week after week, game after game, he keeps on making the same stupid mistakes over and over and over and OVER, and lots of them are things that should have been corrected by now, like that horrible 1st-half pass out of bounds while rolling left. I think we're gonna have our own version of the Good Juice/Bad Juice dilemma the next few years, and it's gonna continue to cost us big from time to time.
Of course, I would love to be proven wrong about this, but it's just my sense of things.
2. Anderson Russell love? Really? After he single-handedly ruined two made-to-order takeaways? I want to hear tomorrow that Coleman is suspended for the Hoosiers, and that it's Ohio State that suspends him rather than the conference, but if there's anything that gives Indiana a chance against this D, it's Russell's presence on the field.
Question: do you think we watched the future of TP today in Juice Williams (and by that I mean do you think all we can realistically hope for out of TP is a Juice Williams' type progression)?
Pretty sure I saw I-Formation at least once... Forgot to set DVR so I can't confirm.
Will someone describe this illegal hit thing re: Coleman... I was at the game and did not notice this...
No, I but I kept saying don't let him become the second coming of Reggie Ball, I guess I can start saying Juice Williams...
Don't look now, but the Fightin' JoePas are in BIG trouble.
aaaahahahahah penn state is terrible
ohio st should be top 8 next week
Just win, baby.
So, what do you think has led to this improved defense? The line? Fickell on the sidelines? I just love to watch these guys dominate. The offense on the other hand needs a lot of improvement. I was happy to see Boom, Saine, and especially the line step up today. I feel a little sorry for the receivers though. If Pryor keeps progressing (hopefully a little faster) I really think we'll come out on the very top in the next few years. BTW, Penn State is about to lose their top 5 ranking. Iowa looks much better than I expected.
You may be onto something jfunk. I didn't notice during the natural progression of the game, but I just went through the first 3 quarters roughly during a break in play and didn't see a single pro set. I'll have to check in more detail tomorrow.
I wish I could claim credit but I got the tip off from a buddy of mine. I knew this was the place to come to get an answer.
As an aside I'm moving to Germany soon so I'm going to be counting on you all to help me get my Ohio State fix.
One of the last plays he came into the pile a bit late and may have been leading with his helmet. Sorry, I was 3 sheets to the wind by that point in the game.
Clark looks like he's still concussed.
i think it's a combo of fickell, the d-line, and maybe more importantly, d-line DEPTH. we roll 10 deep with our d-line right now. lots of times you recruit and get guys who don't pan out or maybe aren't what you thought they were, but as of now literally everyone in the two deep+ is doing what we need from them.
i can't stop talking about brian rolle, but wilson's resurrection might be the best story on the defense this year
Here's the $64,000 question: Is Iowa good or was Penn State simply overrated after playing a bunch of fluff teams?
PSU has some obvious o-line problems and no WRs who stand out to me at all, but i think iowa is a tough team that has a smart QB and some good RBs. with that said, they are also exactly the kind of team OSU really puts the wood to on a regular basis
Was that a dick move by Ferentz to kick a FG with 8 seconds left in the game? Discuss...
Both
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Anyone know where I can find a clip of the Coleman hit?
well if they take a knee PSU gets a shot to run a play or two and tie the game sooooo
No, Ferentz gotta take the points.
Not really. Puts the game away. No chance for a miracle of miracles.
The saddest part is, I thought the title was just a clever pun until the music started :P
leading with his helmet to the chin of the opposing quarterback, who was already horizontal...
This is why the SEC is better than the Big 10 - the SEC is strong throughout, so the conference schedule is brutal, and an in-conference loss isn't a big deal. The Big 10, though, everyone uniformly sucks, so the conference schedule is brutal, and an in-conference loss is horrible.
/end sarcasm.
Seriously, though, I'm just waiting for people to cite the South Carolina-Ole Miss game as proof of the SEC's depth, and the Iowa-Penn State game as proof that there are no good teams in the Big 10.
Iowa is good, true they had a bad game against NIU, but they were trying to break in a new running back, and I think it was just a bad day. The are tough. I'd love to see them be undefeated when they come to town.
Coleman won't be sitting the pine vs IU. It was a hit that happened during the play. He didn't throw a punch after the play like in the other case(michigan).
I was thinking that too. How about the near miss for LSU today? They are not good this year. Really the only 2 "great" SEC teams are Florida and Bama and I give the nod to Bama between those two.
I remember Gholston's last year, Wilson was supposed to be the stud on that D-line. He's had some really bad luck, but he looks good. Glad to see him having some good luck and taking advantage of it.
bah, the hell with zook and the illini, he'd have done the same thing to us and he's an ass. let em have it
Iowa always seems to have a solid o-line (credit Ferentz) so they're able to plug in running backs from year to year... and think, Bulaga was out tonight! O-line is the key to success!
with the way its going we are not out of this thing. Penn st is gone, Cal gone, Miami gone, Ole Miss gonzo. 9th at worst with many games left. VT will not run the table. OU plays Texas. LSU plays Florida.
Your right just win baby!
I realize Pryor is supposed to be a star and all and everyone is waiting for him to break out but I think everyone needs to chill. Just because he isn't tearing it up right now doesn't mean that when he is a senior he will flop. There are quite a few guys recently who had some rough starts but ended up being great. Honestly, even know the team isn't that great, look at Jimmy Claussen. The last 2 years they guy has been awful, this year he looks really strong. Carson Palmer was almost replaced at USC. His only good year there was the year he won the Heisman. I think at times he looks significantly better than last year and at times he doesn't. But, he does make throws this year that he never would have made last year. He's going to be fine!
I don't think Tress likes the Zooker. Maybe the Justin Greene deal played a part?
the best thing about Tressel are the completely random and permanent grudges he holds against teams/people, ie northwestern
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It is kind of funny, I understand at times taking it easy on Toledo or Navy although that almost ended terribly, but in conference play I think you should take their heart. I mean yeah there are some bad conference teams, but overall they are the big boys, it's not like playing Youngstown. I say pound a team in conference, and let them try and come back for revenge, then pound them again. I just don't like cutting anyone slack in conference play.
Does someone have a link to a video of the play? It must have looked a lot worse on video than it did in person. From the stands we thought it was only a borderline late hit.
Big Ten Network games are, for lack of a better term, webcasted online. Also, look into ESPN360.
I'm with Chris Spielman on this. If a team is a willing to let you score 70, just freaking do it and be done with it. I don't care about their feelings.
And if Tressel started thinking this way - which is the way perennial choker Bob Stoops thinks - the disparity between the treatment of Okie and the treatment of OSU would go by the wayside. The media likes teams that put up points in bunches, for better or worse.
d-line DEPTH. we roll 10 deep with our d-line right now.
Exactly. How awesome is it that, barring early departures, we get everyone back but LW, Denlinger and Worthington?
at least he;t not Daryl Clark tossin up 3(right?) pics!
white out be damned!
yeah, i was looking at the depth chart and this blew my mind. this is essentially the same D we're going to field for the next year at least. that's awesome.
First, awesome performance by the Buckeyes. Love how the ground game was working, and the defense essentially pitched a perfect game.
Secondly, I'm not sold on Iowa as the team to beat in the Big Ten. They haven't really been that impressive in their first 4 games. Clark had to deal with the same freak storm the Buckeyes had to deal with, so the air attack was severely hindered. Of course, Iowa has a great run-stopping unit, but they're going to get beat by teams with more balance. Michigan might be for real.
Yeah, even beyond the line, we lose Spitler, Amos and Coleman. Coleman will probably hurt, but outside of that? This might be the most stacked D since '05 last year. And you know the depth at LB behind Spitler will make his departure almost a nonfactor.
does that mean IU might be fo-rizzle too? without that "turnover" at the end the LOLverines would have made a triumphant return to glory.
last = next
an LB lineup of homan, rolle, TYLER FUCKING MOELLER, sabino, bell, etc is going to be aaawwweeessssooommmeee
I've been watching Indiana since their opener, and they certainly look more like a football team than they have in the past. I think they showed today that they have a working o-line, and some speed to take advantage on offense. Their defense is weak, though, so jury's still out.
jfunk - if you can't get the games in Germany, let me know. I'll give you my SlingBox account info and you can Sling it from there. Safe travels, fellow Buckeye.
You're sold on Michigan but not on Iowa? I think Forcier is clutch and overall the offense is much better, but, the defense is pretty bad. I think Brian from MGoBlog mentioned the depth, or lack thereof: one deep in most positions with walk-ons providing the depth.I don't know as much about Iowa but they looked legit today. The defense, especially the d-line and linebackers, is hard nosed. I doubt anyone runs up yards on the ground on them. A good passing attack might be a weakness for them though.
Tate showed today that one good hit on him by Heyward or Gibson or Rose or Larimore or Wilson or Williams or Simon or Goebbel or so on and so forth and you get the point and one good hit will take him out of the game, making them completely one dimensional with Denard Robinson, or in the alternative they go back to Sheridan. Yikes. Or the Coner. Michigan is not a balanced team and their late game heroics will not stand up against in conference play. Forcier is going to get beat up.
It was bad. Not "suspend worthy" per se, but it was egregious, nonetheless. `
With the dominance of this d-line, I think we lose at least Heyward or Gibson. Heyward is likely the better prospect as Gibson is a strange tweener in a 3-4, too small for a OLB and too slow for a ILB, so I suspect Heyward will up his draft stock as the year goes on and declare for the 2010 draft. Gibson might do the same but would likely be better served by staying. Also, there's a chance Chekwa could bolt, but I don't think he's nearly ready and lacks the Donald Washington natural freak athleticism to go early on potential alone.
You heard it here first. Big Ten will have a winning record against eSECpn teams in the bowl games this year.
Since Penn State fans are so in love with that shot of Pryor sitting sadly on the bench...
I may have to take you up on that. Luckily I'm not making the move until after the bowl season so I have 8 months or so to figure things out.
Hahhahahah that's money. It's a favorite pastime of Penn Shtate fans to talk about how glad they are that Pryor didn't commit to PSU, how terrible Pryor is as a player, and how they much prefer Daryll Clark instead. And, for his part, Clark prefers...sadness, frowns, and infinite tears.
Pryor was definitely under center in the 4th, handing off to Jordan hall out of the I-formation. But he wasn't under center, to my knowledge, during any meaningful time in the game.
Love the optimism, but.... U....R....high.
Michigan sucks. IU gave them everything they could handle and may have won if not for a bad int call at the end.
Rich Rod is turning Michigan into WVA north. West Va used to run it up on shitty teams but would get stomp by teams with a solid d. Its sad to see michigan not running a pro style offense....Just kidding fuck em.
i think the phrase "open try out" was mentioned more than once when referring to how some players on the current team made their way on. pretty weak. this isn;t the movie "invincible"
i love it. thank you for my new wallpaper. hate hate hate hate hate
not so fast my friend...
i think TP has maybe one full season under his belt thus far. the jury is still out.
i think the northwestern "grudge" started in 2004 after we dropped that game in evanston.
so, maybe next week instead of a "white out" they can have "flood night" sponsored by Daryl Clark's crocodile tears.
I'm glad you said it first because I didn't want to bring it up. I definitely see the whole good Juice/bad Juice situation playing out...
so that we can drop in the standings further in favor of whatever new flavor of the week fits the pollsters' fancy? can we get a 11W post that says just "F** All of You" with a picture of the rankings underneath if we drop again?
this is what you get when you........... COME TO PENNNNNN STAAAAAATTTTEEE
Mark May says Iowa is now the best team in the Big1(1)0.
I LOL'd at the BrianRolle'd. good on ya, sirs.
Sorry to be replying to myself, but I wanted to correct something, since right now I'm watching the game again: the throw I'm talking about of TP's was actually his 1st of the SECOND half, where he missed Dane by like twenty yards. That is the kind of thing I'm talking about: the color guy's excuse of "rust" is stupid - what, he didn't take any warm-up throws before that series? And there was no pressure AT ALL on him or his receivers, and this is not by a long shot the 1st time he's had problems throwing moving to his left, and this seems like something that should be fixed by now. Why isn't it?
Yes, but Mark May is also the worlds biggest Douche Hole... yes so big infact that he takes up both the asshole and douche bag worlds.
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I've lived in Prague for 10 years. ESPN (America) covers lots of games, but the Bucks aren't always on.
Agree the ESPN 360 works, but costs.
Streamed last night, sound was good but the video was choppy. Worst thing about watching from here are the night games, which kickoff at 2am here....
Why anyone with any ability to understand human language actually gives Mark May and his bullshit rantings any time is beyond me.
Mark May = Douche Hole or Ass Bag, take your pick
Too bad for Indy but I could just see the "We can't beat these guys, we never do." in their D on the last um drive. Just didn't play with passion.
SPREAD HD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: the poll: Ummm, why isn't OSU on the list? Of course WE are the team to beat.
You are not funny - get your sorry self off this site. I think you are a Buckeye hater. I don't think you ever played a down of football in your life - you don't even know what its like to play QB - you have 4 seconds to make a decision and you are only 19 years old.
Mark May is Howard Cossell reincarnated. I've been calling him Howard May forever.
So apparently Iowa now has the best defensive line in the Big 10, and possibly the country? (This is according to Adam Rittenberg)
Direct & Awesome Quote straight from the boys @ PSU (Black Shoe Diaries)
"Fuel up the struggle bus, people. It's going to be a bumpy ride."
I say good lucky with our D if Iowa handled you like that Nits.
I don't think Iowa should be underestimated. Their D-Line looked far better and athletic than most would have imagined and the game against Penn State was clearly won in the trenches by the Hawkeyes.
I feel the Buckeyes have a superior D-Line, however the key to the game with the boys from Iowa City could come down to which team can keep their offense on the field longer...translation...will the Buckeyes be aggressive offensively with their play calling and in how they execute, especially where the offensive line is concerned.
In the past Iowa has had more of a finesse approach to the way they play football but last night I saw nastiness from the Hawkeye D-Line.
As long as the Buckeyes bring a nastier attitude (in all phases of the game: offense, defense & coaching) then Mr. Rittenberg will understand what we now know...the Buckeyes D-Line is the best in the Big Ten and perhaps the country.
I for the first time and seriously pissed off at ESPN and their obvious attempts to mock OSU by not saying we are undoubtedly THE best team in the b10.
KEEP TALKIN' THAT SHIT BABY, IT'S LIKE THROWIN GASOLINE ON AN OPEN FLAME!
some of the glorious announcing mistakes from ron franklin yesterday:
"russell anderson"
"michael jenkins" --as in chekwa was replacing thorpe award winner michael jenkins
"derlinger"
"peat-rey"
and somehow misprouncing lived as LIVE-d...
Im no matmatician( and I can't even spell it), but StubHub jacked the price of tickets to the Iowa game up by about $40 over night.
Iowa won't look so good with Ricky Schroeder picking himself up off the Horseshoe turf all day.
Just keep playing this type of d and things will work out great. Big ten network had the nerve to say "they won't win the big ten with defense alone" doesn't defense win championships? Shit the ravens won a super bowl with the worst offense ever. Ohio State has fire power on O.
I think the rain kept this closer then it really was but if 30 to 0 doesn't impress people its just because they are haters.
Tp is going to be fine but he needs to let the game come to him instead of forcing it. Check down, and make the decision to run up field (str8 up) quicker.
Back when I lived in c-bus I would always mute the TV and put on 1460 the fan. Those guys may tailgate some before the game.
Penn state was over-rated. Don't crown Iowa just yet (if you want to crown their ass then crown em'). They won't be able to run on Ohio State like they did vs Penn St. Penn St was without Sean Lee. that didn't help, but the lines at Penn St. are nowhere near where they have been in the past.
Speaking of nasty...I'm going to give credit where credit is due.
The D-Line and the Defense in general has improved significantly since the beginning of the year.
I guess I am willing to ease a bit of the pressure on Heacock for the time being.
And going into the game if you would have said that the Buckeyes could score 30, shut Illinois out while barely throwing the football (understandable with the weather conditions) I wouldn't have thought it possible.
In other words the O-Line is showing signs of improvement. Let's hope that improvement continues for all our sakes...even Coach Bollman.
We have the best D in the country, hands down.
I though they usually do anyway. Isn't last year the first year they were dominated in bowls?
Michigan's win over Notre Dame doesn't look so strong now eh? I mean Purdue and Michigan State gave Notre Dame all they could handle. They both suck this year. No wonder Notre Dame won't join a conference, there isn't one they'd be in the top 3 of. Michigan is definitely not back!
Clocking in at 9 in the Coaches and AP...
There's obviously been a mistake. You go down spots for posting shut outs. Everyone knows that.
I want to punch Ed Cunningham in his "I have no real say in what goes on anywhere, but I have air time so I can say what I want" face.
I was reading a Penn State blog because I can relate to their pain and was actually pretty angry they lost and an Iowa fan posted that their D-Line is the only line in the country that can get pressure on the QB with only rushing 4...hahahahahaha can't wait till he is introduced to a couple guys named Gibson, Heyward, Worthington, and Larimore
I saw a gameday sign that said "Stanzi is a Pansy"
I concur
Would someone please tell me why Mark May has such a righteous hard on against the Big Ten? Is it because the Bucks stomped all over him when he was at Pitt? God, what an insufferable ass.
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This one is my favorite. He was so jacked up after the interception he went to the bench not realizing he still had the ball.
You're supposed to vote for the team to beat from Ohio State's perspective. I figured if we had Ohio State as a choice, we would get an overwhelming win for OSU.
brian "roller coaster" rolle
Jason, Corey, whoever: I want a B-Rolle t-shirt. Get something up in the shop.
Agreed. But in a nicer tone LOL
I apologize for my tone. I know you guys (Jason, Corey, Luke, etc.) have full-time jobs and I appreciate the amount of time, energy, and effort you put into this site. A B-Rolle shirt would be awesome whenever you get around to it.
I almost forgot: The entire Defense gets my nod for Player of the Week honors, and a nice picture of Hines & Rolle taking one of the picks back will grace my laptop background for the week. SILVER BULLETS BABY!!!
Nope, we're number 9. Better than 13 I guess.
Schlabach and Feldman are apparently projecting that Iowa is going to beat Ohio State in the Shoe. Iowa played very well, but PSU does not have our offensive line, defense, QB, etc. I just don't understand the logic that an Iowa team that couldn't move the ball into the end zone except on special teams triggered plays is going to come into the Shoe and upset us. Ferentz has JoePa's number, but he certainly has struggled with the Vest.
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How bad would the score have been if TP played like he did last year? He plays like the whole season is riding on his shoulders. Is it me or did I see TP get excited when he looked over at the bench and maybe just maybe Hazell was calling plays? it was late in the game.
Tress did Illini a favor with the last TD - it was just another nail in the coffin for Zook.
THEY PICKED IOWA TO BEAT US AND WIN THE BIG TEN. WHAT THE HELL?!?! I'll donate money to the state of Michigan when that happens--which is never.
feldman's an idiot if he really thinks there's gonna be two BCS busters. Even though if one is in the top 12 or whatever they have to be taken, that only applies to one. if one is ranked 2 and another is ranked 5 or whatever, only the no 2 team has to be taken, after that the BCS can just say eff you.
He's not a Buckeye hater. He's a realist. Take off the Scarlet and Grey colored glasses for a minute and you would too see that Pryor isn't that good, and many are now doubting that he wouldn't be better at wideout.
that is awesome