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06-01-2008, 11:13 AM
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06-01-2008, 12:44 PM
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Even after spring ball, I'm still nervous of what our offense can do to USC's D. They've got Maualuga & Cushing returning at LB whom are very much in the same ballpark as Laurinaitis & Freeman (some say their 2 are better than our 2), and they could arguably have the best defensive secondary in the nation' led by Mays. I'm glad we're throwing in some new wrinkles this year with Pryor, the pony formation, and a bit more tinkering with the spread/option. I just hope it's enough come this "Game of the Year". Above all else, Boeckman and our O-Line cannot make mistakes and have to play well. Ultimately, I feel they are the key as to whether we win or lose this game.
I will say that I really like USC having the bye-week previous to this game with only 1 tune-up game, but I feel that probably just evens the playing field a little bit with the game being at their place.
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06-01-2008, 01:00 PM
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So it goes...
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Originally Posted by BuckTwenty
Even after spring ball, I'm still nervous of what our offense can do to USC's D.
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I'm anxious to see how well we can control the line of scrimmage. If Wells can average even just 4-5 yards a carry, we'll be sitting great.
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Originally Posted by Jaxbuck
IMO, early in the season the tune up game is a big advantage over the bye week. I don't know many coaches that would want a week off vs a tune up before a big game early in the season if given the choice.
Also, one angle I don't see discussed here much is that early season games like this allow OSU 100% full concentration and an extra day of travel because classes have not started yet. Often glanced over but a big key imo. |
I changed my mind on this one. A cupcake also allows some second half spread action with Henton/Pryor. The gametime action can't hurt considering the one is going from high school ball to the Coliseum.
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06-01-2008, 06:34 PM
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kicked off the boat at the last minute
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Just booked my flight! The hunt for tickets begins...
EDIT: FYI, round trip tickets out of Dayton are around $230: http://www.kayak.com/s/flights.jsp?s...completed=true
Last edited by rocketman; 06-01-2008 at 06:42 PM.
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06-02-2008, 01:01 AM
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Don't worry, USC is stacked. They've been piling up 4 & 5*'s for at least three years. Their O-line was at least three deep. Their LB's were four deep, and their first two sets of Lb's could have been teh Pac10's first and second team all-stars. Now we get to the RB's. Graduation, transfers took at least four of the 10 5*'s out of circulation. Their WR's are mostly 6'3-5" and can fly. D-line was the weakest, but they've got two back, plus 'super-freak' (DL from AZ) that was either 3-4 in the Scout last year.
QB, two player of the year type guys (Sanchez and Mustain), plus another 5*. Petey has stockpiled players like cordwood.
Methomps can correct me if I'm wrong (on the above as well), but I haven't heard ANY rumblings from Petey or the team about the OSU game. that disturbs me. Either we're not even on their radar (which I seriously doubt), or they are laying in the weeds. Make no mistake, it will be a tremendous game, and it wouldn't surprise me if USC is the 'dog here, which will further resolve them.
'Thomps, what's up with the lack of USC posters? Or the media attention?
  
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06-02-2008, 09:24 AM
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Grey Beard = True Buckeye
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Originally Posted by BuckeyeGanoosh
I'm anxious to see how well we can control the line of scrimmage. If Wells can average even just 4-5 yards a carry, we'll be sitting great...
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Originally Posted by BuckTwenty
...They've got Maualuga & Cushing returning at LB...
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Originally Posted by calibuck
...D-line was the weakest, but they've got two back, plus 'super-freak' (DL from AZ) that was either 3-4 in the Scout last year...
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Yes, USC has amazing linebackers. But IMHO it is the DL that has a greater effect on the running game. The best linebackers in the world can't tackle Beanie Wells when they have a 6'8" 300+ OL in their face. And even with the 'super-freak', the 2008 USC DL will be nowhere near the level of the 2007 LSU DL.
How is that comparison relevant you ask?
Because Beanie averaged 4.2 ypc against the 2007 LSU DL - and that's if you DON'T count the 65 yard touchdown run.
So to answer the question implicit in 'Ganoosh's post: Yes, Beanie can average 4-5 yards per carry.
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06-02-2008, 09:28 AM
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