Back on the rollercoaster?

[Jaxbuck]

I don't like the constant comparisons to '02 but I'll opine anyway.

'02 DL > '07 DL by the size of CW's circumference.

'07 offense > '02 offense(especially sans MoC) by the magnitude of the embarrassment for the B12 on 9/29.

'02 schedule difficulty > '07 schedule difficulty by the size of that Auburn kickers cajones.

[buckeyes_rock]

It reminds me of '02 in that it's a war of attrition. I know it's still early, but all we have to do is win ball games. Thanks to all the losses this weekend, now we just have to hope USC or LSU slips up somewhere between now and December. What a crazy weekend. Now maybe the rest of the world will start realizing that it's not about how pretty you win...just that you win baby. That reminds me of 2002. Long way to go, but somehow, I like our chances.

[Cicero]

I love how the schedule stacks up. People tend to under rate our up coming competition but I think we will get tough games from here out with the possible exception of Kent State. If we win out we are battle tested and unlike last season when we we were just unceremoniously plopped at the top of the mountain we have the climb to remember and draw upon going into the bowl game. Nothing is a given, but we do have the opportunity to strive for something great.

[AFrost20]

I have been pleasantly suprised by our Offensive production tis year. Sure, it could be better.....and the first couple games were a bit ugly (especially the Akron game) but they seem to have hit their stride a bit. I still seem t osee too many unblocked defenders on running plays....not sure if that is an Oline issue, or just facing a lot of run blitzes. They were talking about Boeckman's stats on Gameday after the game......for first year starters, he is right up there with the best in the country, ratings wise (according to them). And I am elated with Brian Robiskie. I said last year he would be one of the greats.....and it sure looks like he is on his way to being mentioned with the Carters, Galloways, Holmes, Ginn and Bostons of OSU past....maybe even surpassing them. not being a homer, but i havent watched a better receiver this year.

[OSU Rob]

i agree with the offense being surprisingly decent- better than the '02 version that won the NC. however, we have yet to face a defense that will test us, especially with a great pass rush, since boekman has had all kinds of time to throw up till now. we all remember how good the o-line looked last year until the florida game where their d-ends were in our backfield all day.

[Zurp]

I think another part of it is that Ohio State hasn't really played any difficult teams, yet, this year. It may become a rollercoaster. But I think that this Buckeye team is actually better than the 2002 version (Offense is better, overall, and the defense is comparable, though special teams may not be). And with the Big Ten being down, in my opinion, I don't fore-see any more of a rollercoaster than that tram that drives you from the exit to your car in the parking lot that's bigger than the actual park was.

[BucyrusBuckeye]

After we whip Purdue thewre won't be any roller coaster.

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Saw31

This team is no-where near as good as 2002. Not yet...

I disagree. Our defense is playing as well as 2002's (statistically) and has been out to punish people ever since Russell's PF penalty at Washington. Offensively we're far more balanced than 2002...when Clarett was out we couldn't do jack [censored], while now even if Beanie is hobbled we can still move the ball.

[Bleed S & G]