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LoveVanOSU's picture LoveVanOSU | 11 years 3 weeks # | Bitter blog - Countdown to the ACC Kickoff, No. 13: Cardale Jones or J.T. Barrett or Braxton Miller or ...

For the record - Braxton Miller is one of the most fragile, among elite, athletes I have ever seen. He has never played a complete season without missing games. JT Barrett is among the toughest QB's I have seen. He played with a grade II MCL sprain/strain at Penn State and won the game with 2 tough runs. I had a grade II MCL sp/st once. I missed 2 games and cried to be held by my Mama. It took a tib/fib fracture to take him out. As far as I know, Cardale has never been hurt. He seems to hurt other people more than get hurt. At 6-5, 250 (or so) I wouldn't want to tackle him. If I were placing bets on who would get hurt in fall camp, my money would be on Braxton. But as I have said other places on this forum, I think he will be a slot/H-Back, RB, WR, situational-Wildcat QB, not the main guy. If Ohio State has him healthy and available, he will be a nightmare for anyone trying to defend him, but he can't do much sitting on the training table.

FromColumbusInPeace's picture FromColumbusInPeace | 11 years 3 weeks # | What Adjustments Did Ohio State Make Down the Stretch?

I would never use that as an excuse, as I stated above you guys blew us out on both sides of the ball. I do see how it came to fruition though, only from a defensive side of the ball aspect. We prepared for Navy's Wing-T blah blah blah you know the spiel. That still doesn't explain our repulsive Offensive performance. There were multiple games this year where 24 points or more were scored on our defense and we still won. In this day and age you won't win too many football games if you don't score over 21 points. That is the way I look at last years game.

LoveVanOSU's picture LoveVanOSU | 11 years 3 weeks # | Summer Months: What's the remedy?

Lots of pre-season magazines. So far I have Athlon national and B1G editions, sporting news, ESPN, and Lindy's. We have 3 bathrooms, but I only use 2. These are strategically placed and I spend a lot of time sitting, reading, and thinking about CFB. :)

The Fett Man's picture The Fett Man | 11 years 3 weeks # | What Adjustments Did Ohio State Make Down the Stretch?

A trip for a night game in Lane Stadium is definitely worth the experience even if you're not a fan of the teams. Speaking from my experience in the Shoe last year, the overall volume of the crowd in Lane Stadium was higher for longer periods of time (could be in part to the stunning direction of the game) but IMO, buckeye fans are more "cheer when something happens" than loud all the time. I'm no sound-engineer but some of this could be due to stadium design or even my perspective seat position. I will say though that the Shoe was a colossal structure and I was impressed and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, as well as the outcome.

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| 11 years 3 weeks # | Florida State QB De'Andre Johnson suspended indefinitely

Tally PD could have asked her if she wanted anything redacted you know like her home and cell phone number or her freakin home address. Do you think some nut job FSU fan hasn't already used that information?

FromColumbusInPeace's picture FromColumbusInPeace | 11 years 3 weeks # | What Adjustments Did Ohio State Make Down the Stretch?

"But then again, if you live in NOVA and have to drive a car, maybe you're in pretty good training for the game."
You're not joking. Should be awesome to attend then, I always love visiting new stadiums, especially the loud ones. There is nothing better than passionate College football fans, saying that there is also nothing worse! Lol

hokieman32's picture hokieman32 | 11 years 3 weeks # | Summer Months: What's the remedy?

Also, the whole carrying a little heater inside of you during the hot summer months is a great argument. No one wants that

EDIT: Just saw this posted below, so I'm posting for emphasis

aashokie's picture aashokie | 11 years 3 weeks # | What Adjustments Did Ohio State Make Down the Stretch?

I'm still a little confused as to how the whole "We were preparing for Navy" thing became a talking point. Like I've said before, we have a good track record after GT games, we don't have a particularly unique offense, and several defenses shut us down without the benefit of an entire offseason to prepare, so...

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| 11 years 3 weeks # | What Adjustments Did Ohio State Make Down the Stretch?

I hope you are able to attend. Don't want too many of you there, mind you. I will brag on the Hokie fans of my experience. Falling behind doesn't dim the ardor. It ramps it up. We don't quit at the half, and it would be a rare game indeed to see significant bailage even if we're losing in the 4th, so I wouldn't count on quieting the faithful. I think if you have blood pressure issues, maybe you'd best stay home. But then again, if you live in NOVA and have to drive a car, maybe you're in pretty good training for the game.

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| 11 years 3 weeks # | Bitter blog - Countdown to the ACC Kickoff, No. 15: Two reliable RBs, plus some Sunday links

Great Summer article links Andy. The Taylor article is great news. I'll be watching preseason Bills games for sure!

Loved this in the Bleacher Report about Coach Foster:

Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Foster's 16 seasons of great defense in Blacksburg is that, unlike Smart, Muschamp and Chavis, he's done it with recruiting classes that usually rank outside the top 20 nationally. Under Foster, these prospects have turned into NFL draft picks and the foundation of some of the game's most feared defenses.

That is Chopping Wood over the long haul!!

Even Mel Kiper is afraid of Sam Rogers. I'd love to see Sam in the NFL (but not until after his senior year)!

FromColumbusInPeace's picture FromColumbusInPeace | 11 years 3 weeks # | What Adjustments Did Ohio State Make Down the Stretch?

I may attend, I live in NOVA so it's not much of a drive but the prices are way too up in the clouds right now. As it gets close I definitely plan on keeping an eye out for a ticket steal. I have no doubt Lane will be rocking that night, especially if you guys come out strong. The best thing we can do is come out score and get a stop to hopefully quiet down the crowd a bit. Definitely don't want to see another OSU vs PSU type game, my blood pressure won't be able to handle it :)

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