RB Chris "Beanie" Wells (Arizona Cardinals)

[NFBuck]

Here's to either Mo, Boom or Zoom playing the game of their life...

[sandgk]

This. Simply. Sucks.

Now Go Bucks!

And win without Beanie!

[CausticMick]

More details on the reaction:

Watching EsPN, Herbie said he was at the walk-through just before the announcement, and he expected (through the way Beanie was acting... laughing, throwing the ball around) that Beanie was going to play. The announcement came and Herbie said he was absolutely "shocked." Asked if this was rouse, Herbie said he still has a hard time believing Beanie won't play... still. Who knows... at this point, just start the game and smack some skulls.

[Buckin' A]

Something just hasn't seemed right about all of this. I always assume that JT has some magic act in store for us...

[BuckeyeCrazy107]

Originally Posted by Buckin' A

Something just hasn't seemed right about all of this. I always assume that JT has some magic act in store for us...

I totally agree. This injury just leaves me with a really weird feeling.

[Electron Boy]

i think those of you hoping for some kind of deception on Tressel's part need to stop and think about the kind of person he is. i think he made an incredibly difficult decision based on a long term versus short term benefit analysis, and to be honest, i think he made the right decision.

i'd much rather have an injured Beanie now and a playing Beanie later, rather than vice versa.

[UpNorthBuckeye]

I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

You know what, maybe this will be the tough love Todd B needs to be the one who makes a difference. I mean, I want to win in any way we can, but I am not crazy about beating them with beanie (or anyone) running the ball 39 times.....

I guess JT has had a lot of time to game plan for this and he certainly doesn't need any coaching advice from me.

As for Beanie, maybe it will be like Bobby carpenter against ND in the Fiesta Bowl. Suited up, pads and all, but not a single snap......

Cmon boys, let's Pistol whip 'em!!!

[Buckeye_in_Cali]

Yea, I think this was a decision based on the fact that whatever is wrong with the toe/foot was inviting permanent damage if he were to suit up tomorrow night. This is a tough thing to see; however, it is the right call for Beanie's future at the next level.

[hdcolumbus]

Originally Posted by NFBuck

Here's to either Mo, Boom or Zoom playing the game of their life...

+1 - They have prepared for any back to carry the ball... They will NOT let us down...

[Tresselbeliever]

Can't say I'm overly surprised after reading hawaiibuckeye's post yesterday. Tressel is going to make the best decisions for his players, period. If we go out and play like we are capable of, we will make Beanie proud tomorrow night.

[02Buckeyes06]

So does this mean that I wont wake up at 7:00 and read that Beanie is playing.

[Nadda]

I say let him play tomorrow and then rest him for a game or two. I would rather have him in this game than any other. I'm sure Beanie would rather be in this one too.

[bkochmc]

Originally Posted by Electron Boy

i think those of you hoping for some kind of deception on Tressel's part need to stop and think about the kind of person he is. i think he made an incredibly difficult decision based on a long term versus short term benefit analysis, and to be honest, i think he made the right decision.

+1

Originally Posted by hdcolumbus

Originally Posted by Tresselbeliever

[svrnblk]

Originally Posted by Electron Boy

i think those of you hoping for some kind of deception on Tressel's part need to stop and think about the kind of person he is. i think he made an incredibly difficult decision based on a long term versus short term benefit analysis, and to be honest, i think he made the right decision.

i'd much rather have an injured Beanie now and a playing Beanie later, rather than vice versa.

Very true, that is why I am proud that JT is our coach! Always thinking for his players.

[notfadeaway]

Originally Posted by Dryden

Um, Beanie will play. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Beanie's big toe at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's not serious.

No problem whatsover