10-01-2007, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaxbuck
Painter may have a good TD:INT ratio right now but that was the biggest knock against him all year last year. Just like the overall team in general the question becomes, is he that much better or is it because they have played no one? Probably somewhere in the middle.
As far as their WR's go I would agree except for Dorian Bryant(?), I forget his name but they have one very athletic skill position player.
I have a feeling the step up in talent they are about to face will be the biggest issue for Purdue. That and the old fashioned good offense vs good defense thing. We all know how that usually turns out.
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Dorien Bryant is a shifty little bastard. They'll run reverses, swing passes, WR screens, etc to put the ball in his hands. He's an outstanding returner, too. Selwyn Lymon and Greg Orton are also solid receivers, as well as Dustin Keller at TE. Kory Sheets is a good running back, too. Definitely the most skilled offense OSU will have seen all season. |
10-01-2007, 03:03 PM
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I think Purdue is a solid team. I think they're good, and they're a test for Ohio State. But I agree that going from the Toledos and Notre Dames to the best defense in the Big Ten with a capable offense is going to give them fits. Fortunately we've had Washington on the road, and Minnesota at night to prepare us. I still would like to see how our defense does against a spread passing game.
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10-01-2007, 03:04 PM
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Jax - consider these statistics.
Against a less than stellar ND Defense Painter gave up 2 Interceptions and was sacked twice. His pass totals 252 yards on 22 of 37.
Prior to that point - through the other four games - 1 INTs and 2 Sacks given up. Yards per game just under 324.
If he took that big of a statistical hit against the hapless Irish, think what Gholston, Heyward, Laurinaitis, Jenkins and the rest are going to bring in the way of pain.
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Reason: It is 2 INT's 2 Sacks given up vs ND
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10-01-2007, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bucky Katt
Dorien Bryant is a shifty little bastard. They'll run reverses, swing passes, WR screens, etc to put the ball in his hands. He's an outstanding returner, too. Selwyn Lymon and Greg Orton are also solid receivers, as well as Dustin Keller at TE. Kory Sheets is a good running back, too. Definitely the most skilled offense OSU will have seen all season. |
I hope they run swing passes and reverses and end-arounds to Bryant. I love the way our defense stays in position and handles these types of plays.
The WR screen though, Chekwa and Washington sometimes have problems getting off blocks. |
10-01-2007, 03:09 PM
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Angles, angles, angles...
Pursuit angles need to be solid this week.
Quick throws to beat/discourage the blitz, get into space, replace the run...all of these require the defense to stay disciplined while also not losing a step.
Going to be a challenge and a telling game.
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10-01-2007, 03:14 PM
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Going to be a challenge and a telling game.
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10-01-2007, 03:22 PM
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