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| 2009 Football Season Capsule 2009 Ohio State Football season |
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Taking off the scarlet and gray glasses and then putting them back on yields the same result for me when looking at this game.
I see it like this -Ohio State opens the year with these guys. The Buckeyes are jacked to be out on the field again, in front of a sold out crowd, with a new looking team. New players looking to prove their relevance while returning players seeking to prove their hype is warranted. I simply fail to see the argument for our guys not getting up for this one. -The biggest concerns I would have about facing a team like Navy obviously revolve around stopping their option attack. That being said, I think our Defense is hands down the strongest part of our team. A proven defense line with solid depth and ability should be able to make plays and allow an inexperienced but talented linebacking crew to be in the position to make tackles. As far as our offense goes, Navy doesn't provide anything on defense that should be all that different. If we can't score on Navy, we ain't scoring on USC, it's as simple as that. -The talent gap between Ohio State and Navy as bigger than the difference between Jim Tressel's IQ and Rich Rod's IQ. (If you're looking for the actual number on that, you can go to ESPiN.com and check out their stupid advertising to see where they stand.) If we don't win by more than 14, I'll be pretty surprised. |
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Midline/Triple = plenty of cutblocking on 1st and 2nd level.
That worries me with injuries and also with young LBs who are over anxious and put themselves in bad spots. However, having a dominant DL is the way to blow up the option....when quick reads become even quicker, problems occur. I look for Navy to have some success and shortening the game. I see a victory but not sure about a 'blowout' IMO, it will seem bad...the Navy offense is designed for that. They will push the field and hope the big dogs get frustrated and lose assignments. Expect a long day but a solid victory. |
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In my opinion, the Wing T of high school is the triple option of college football...you have to play your assignments and play fundamentally sound. It can get frustrating because if you're out of position, it will show. In high school I hated playing Wing T's because they only do a couple things, but they usually do them really well (also because it's a boring night for a CB unless a jet sweep breaks loose
). It will be the same thing over and over with Navym but they will do it well. I see it being an ugly first half but after a half time adjustment, we shut it down and pull away for a 17 point win. We have a veteran DL and that is the difference maker imo. Also, I like the experience of the front 7 with Spitler and Homan at LB. Combine that with the athleticism of Moeller, Sabino and Rolle in case the option read goes outside, I like our odds.It sounds like Navy may be weak on D though, so hopefully our offense will be ready to put up some points. I do think this is a great opener because we will have to be disciplined. It will be a completely different scheme with USC but the same idea in terms of being responsible. On a side note, it's a shame transfer students can't get tickets to this game ![]() |
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I think this game will be close one for about 3 quarters, then the defense will have figured it out on how to stop the option. The specialty teams will play a major role in the game also. I am still concerned about our offensive line play.I sure hope we can improve in this area of the team as whole. I think the O/Line will be a big measuring stick in the sucess of this season.
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Bored and thought I'd look at this game a little closer. For those worried about Navy I'd simply offer that you should look at how they did on a game by game basis. I personaly throw out stuff like 558 yds rushing against Towson.
Things I do pay attention to are
Don't turn it over, play your assignments on defense and this should be a comfortable win. They simply do not have the horses if we don't help them...a lot. |
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This game can't get here fast enough! It will mark my return to the 'Shoe for the first time since Illinois in '07...a taste I'd love to get out of my mouth.
![]() Anytime a team comes in with a well run, rarely seen offense, it should cause some worry. But, I think the Buckeye d-line will dominate the Navy offensive line, and I don't see how the Navy defense will keep up. Add in that it's the opener and the only warm up for USC and I think you'll see a focused group and a relatively easy win. |
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It's almost that time of the year.. O-H
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![]() And I love your avatar...but at times I think you're a SCUM poster lurking our boards when I scroll down the page real quick lol. |
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