Brutus, interesting analysis. I'll address the points one by one.
OSU's linebackers can defend Texas's TE's
Agreed. Y'all have some awesome LBers, no doubt. I still think David Thomas gets a few catches though, but for the most part will be held in check.
OSU's linebackers and DB's are better than Michigans
Linebackers, yes. But DB's? Better than Shazor and Jackson? I don't know much about your secondary (I'm sure it's better than solid), but it doesn't get much better than two AA's.
OSU's defense is alot better than Michigans
Agreed. But even the best defenses lapse once or twice a year. I'm hoping the lapse is against us.
If Texas kicks the ball to Ginn like they did Breaston Ginn will take 1 maybe 2 kicks to the house
I'm thinking the special teams problems will be fixed. That was our glaring weakness last year. It will be addressed, but yes, I do NOT want to see Ginn return any kicks. Kicking out of bounds and starting at the 35 would be preferable.
If Texas doesn't get a better defense we will put up at least 37
True, Our defense did not have a very strong showing. In that you're correct. But UM did only manage ~330 yards of offense. Not bad. Their touchdown drives were for the most part 50 yards or less thanks to the aforementioned poor kick coverage. Not to mention the gift of a fumbled punt. But down the stretch, they did what they had to do.
If they think Michigans WR corps was tough just think what Ginn, Lyons, Holms, and Gonzo are gonna do.
No argument here.
Troy Smith may not be as good as Young but he presents similar problems for their defense
Agreed
Tressel vs. Brown is not even close
Tressel>Brown as a game day coach, but I don't think it's that big of a disparity. Other than Stoops, and Bill Doba last year in the Holiday Bowl, he hasn't ever really been grossly outcoached.
Home field advantage
Yep. Not many venues as intimidating as the Horshoe.
I like the Buckeyes big
Thinking objectively, I'd say the Buckeyes win a close one, say 24-17. With my orange-tinted glasses, I like Texas 21-20.
It seems as though your perception of Texas is based almost solely on the Rose Bowl. Can't blame you, there's probably not too much Big 12 exposure in Ohio.