Southern California at tOSU (Sept 12th, 8 pm, ESPN)

[methomps]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeNation27

You watched the game last year.....right?

But by that reasoning we won't know till after the game whether OSU has an identity at QB this year.

[BuckeyeNation27]

Originally Posted by methomps

But by that reasoning we won't know till after the game whether OSU has an identity at QB this year.

or until kickoff when we watch QBs rotate in and out at every other snap.

[korchiki]

Originally Posted by generaladm

There are 30 QBs on the FWAA "watch list". I'd say less than 10 have a legit shot at the post-season honors. Also not mentioned was the fact that OSU also has 8 players on the list: Pryor, Brewster, Boren, Coleman, Pettrey, Small (as a KR), Gibson, and Heyward (misnamed as "Heywood", keep up the good work, Football Writer's Association of America!).

Full list (pdf file): http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/fi.../checklist.pdf

I am surprised not to see DE Everson Griffen on the watch list...

[TS10HTW]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrazy107

Don't post a lot (more of a reader than a poster), but I would just like to share some wonderful news with all my Buckeye brothers:

Logged into my e-mail several minutes ago to discover an e-mail from the Alumni Association saying that the ticket lottery results are in. Followed the link to my alumni account to find that I had won tickets to a game. Not just any game, but the USC GAME! AT THE SHOE! AT NIGHT! I am still shaking with excitement as I type this I just thought I should share the AMAZING news. Good luck to you all who are still looking for tickets and I hope to see you all in the Shoe on the 12th! GO BUCKS!!!!!!

That's awesome news!!



never leave em hangin'


Go Bucks!!!

[Derek2k3]

Originally Posted by Yertle

Comparing this year's game to last year's is a waste of time IMO. We had just lost our Hiesman RB, didn't have an identity at QB, and our defense was just over-matched.

This year is a whole new story (barring any injuries). We have a clear #1 QB who will have a full year to work on the offensive gameplan, hopefully healthy Boom and Zoom, and a vastly improved D-line (from what I have read). Then throw in the Horseshoe factor....

USC is also a much different team. New defensive stars, Dirty Sanchez is gone...

Not saying we win this game, but this Buckeye team is much different than last year's at the point of the USC game. Any comparisons really are quite silly. I think the game comes down to TP's ability to find receivers and the D-line's ability to pressure the QB. I guess that's what I said throughout ALL of last year, and most of the time, both factors were a source of frustration. Oh well.... new year = new hope.

I think this says it right here. New team, new season, new opponent. Heres to hope!

[ThirdGenBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Yertle

Comparing this year's game to last year's is a waste of time IMO. We had just lost our Hiesman RB, didn't have an identity at QB, and our defense was just over-matched.

This year is a whole new story (barring any injuries). We have a clear #1 QB who will have a full year to work on the offensive gameplan, hopefully healthy Boom and Zoom, and a vastly improved D-line (from what I have read). Then throw in the Horseshoe factor....

USC is also a much different team. New defensive stars, Dirty Sanchez is gone...

Not saying we win this game, but this Buckeye team is much different than last year's at the point of the USC game. Any comparisons really are quite silly. I think the game comes down to TP's ability to find receivers and the D-line's ability to pressure the QB. I guess that's what I said throughout ALL of last year, and most of the time, both factors were a source of frustration. Oh well.... new year = new hope.

It's just like Star Wars!

[MSURacerDT55]

I just have a feeling that if we win, regardless of what the score is, people are going to minimise the feat and talk about USC being down, especially if we blow them out.

[generaladm]

I have a feeling that if we win, regardless of what the score is, I'll be way too drunk and ecstatic to give a [censored] what anyone else thinks. This is Buckeye Nation. [censored] the rest of the world.

[EidoloN]

If we win, I will be somewhere getting hammered around town. Anyone care to join?

[daddyphatsacs]

Originally Posted by MSURacerDT55

I just have a feeling that if we win, regardless of what the score is, people are going to minimise the feat and talk about USC being down, especially if we blow them out.

Who gives a [censored]? I just want to beat a big team outside of the Big Ten..........something that hasn't been done in a little while. If we beat USC it instantly gives the squad clout next season........not to mention confidence.

[Buckeneye]

While I"m sure I'll be well on my way to drunk during the game... if we win - I just hope to remember it.

[troy#1]

Originally Posted by MSURacerDT55

I just have a feeling that if we win, regardless of what the score is, people are going to minimise the feat and talk about USC being down, especially if we blow them out.

A Pete Carroll coached SC team has never been blown out, and I dont see it in the future either. not saying they cant lose, they can, but sorry, dont see a blowout.

[jwinslow]

Originally Posted by troy#1

A Pete Carroll coached SC team has never been blown out, and I dont see it in the future either.

When your team only has to "get up" for a NC caliber opponent once every 12 (or 38) games, that's an easier feat

not saying they cant lose, they can, but sorry, dont see a blowout.

so it's impossible? I'm certainly not predicting one, I'm just asking whether that's really your stance.

[Gatorubet]

Originally Posted by jwinslow

When your team only has to "get up" for a NC caliber opponent once every 12 (or 38) games, that's an easier feat
so it's impossible? I'm certainly not predicting one, I'm just asking whether that's really your stance.

I see you beating them, but not blowing them out. Too many 5 stars coached by really good coaches.

[troy#1]

Originally Posted by jwinslow

When your team only has to "get up" for a NC caliber opponent once every 12 (or 38) games, that's an easier feat
so it's impossible? I'm certainly not predicting one, I'm just asking whether that's really your stance.

Thats like me saying OSU only has to get up for 1 game a year. True? I think tOSU is the team to beat in the big-10 just like SC in pac-10. Because SC IS SC, they need to play well EVERY week, or else, well, they get beat when they shouldnt. EVERY team they play in conf. wants nothing more EACH year than to beat SC. Going bowling is second, having the feather in the cap, FIRST, trust me. As for my stance, I said it, I stand by it. By the way, I never said impossible, but if I were a betting man, my money is on NO BLOWOUT.