There's always talk of how mediocre
OSU's offense was last year. What most don't realize is how few starters returned from the previous year, and just how inexperienced the O was.
On the offensive side, Olivea, Bishop, Clarke, and Jenkins were the only four players that started all or most of the 2001 season. Four whole returning offensive starters last year. Compare to this year with 10 back (if MC counts), and it's hard not to be optimistic about putting up more points this year.
I truly believe this offense will be spectacular if the O-line improves its pass blocking. If Krenzel has time to sit in the pocket and make his progressions without being flushed, he'll pick apart the defense 99% of the time. Throw in a more experienced Michael Jenkins catching passes, plus the addition of Holmes, Carter, and Hall to take some of the load off Gamble.
By the way, I saw Clarke outside the WHAC this afternoon. He looked like a totally new person, I'd guess 320 give or take 5. Olivea and Step were noticeably slimmer too.