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Absence of Ekpre-Olomu

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hooverbad112's picture
January 8, 2015 at 2:26pm
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Looking for general thoughts on if Ekpre-Olomu's absence is going to really hurt the Ducks or if it shouldn't make too much of a difference in the end. 

On one hand, it obviously didn't hurt them too badly against Florida State. He's one player and they can adjust coverages to minimize the risk. And while Devin Smith is a deep threat, it's not as if the Buckeyes have an Amari Cooper to contend with.

On the other hand, missing a starting corner can be big if the drop-off in talent is big enough. Heck, judging by that first drive we might not even be here right now if Eli Apple hadn't decided to get off the bike and go against Michigan State. And God knows I wouldn't have been very confident about our chances vs. Alabama if Doran didn't play.

Thoughts? 

 

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