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Biggest Buckeye Plays

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Yertle

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I was watching some Youtube highlight videos, and it struck me just how many HUGE plays the Buckeyes have had during Tressel's 6 years. It's incredible. So, I figured I'd list my top 10 greatest plays during Tressel's Buckeye era.

Honorable Mention:
- Youboty's INT at the goal line in the 2004 Michigan game
- C. Wells' TD run in the 2006 Michigan game
- Doss' INT in the 2001 Michigan game
- Mo Hall's OT touchdown run in 2002 Illinois game
- Will Allen's INT against Cincy in 2002
- Will Allen's INT against Michigan in 2002
- Nickey's deflection of Purdue's OT field goal in 2003
- Nuge's 55 yard FG against Marshall in 2004
- Troy's TD to Gonzo to start the 2004 Michigan game
- Ginn's reverse against ND in 2006 Fiesta Bowl
- Mo C's strip after the INT in the NC game

10. J. Wells 4th and 1 TD run in the 2001 Michigan game YouTube - The Game (pt 1): Ohio State vs michigan (1:10 mark)
9. Troy's scramble first down pass to Gonzo late in the 2005 season Fiesta Bowl (January 2006)
8. Gamble's INT return for a TD against PSU in 2002 YouTube - Chris Gamble INT Return vs. PSU 2002
7. Wheel Route (For those who don't know... 2002 Michigan game) (2:45 mark in #10 link)
6. Ginn's punt return in the 2004 Michigan game (4:00 mark in #10 link)
5. Will Allen's tackle at the 1 foot line in triple OT against NCST (2003)
4. The Catch (2005 Michigan game) YouTube - The Catch
3. Fourth and 14 (2002 NC game - January 2003)
2. Holy Buckeye (2002 Purdue game)
1. Last play of 2002 NC game. Not the most exciting play, but it sure had a ton of meaning!!!
 
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Went A Little Different With Mine

Same At The Top Though

10. Will Allen's tackle at the 1 foot line in triple OT against NCST
9. Krenzel To Jenkins 50 Yard Td Pass Vs Illinois In 2002
YouTube - Craig Krenzel and Buckeyes escaping Illinois
8. Cincinnati Driving Up 19-17 In 2002 Darrion Scott Blasts Gino Guidilgi Forcing Him To Fumble, Ohio State Recovers
YouTube - Darrion Scott sacks Cincinnati QB
7. Mo C's Strip After The INT In The NC Game
YouTube - Ohio State with Clarett
6. Option Play To Score The Winning TD Vs Michigan In 2002
5. The Catch
4. Will Allen INT In The Endzone On The Final Play Of The Game Vs Michigan In 2002
3. Holy Buckeye
2. Fourth And 14 In The NC Game
1. Final Play Of NC Game
 
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Great choices by all, here's another honorable mention candidate: can you imagine losing to Sparty at home in '05? After experiencing tough losses to Texas and PSU, a defeat like that would destroy a season. But, with the Bucks down by 10, a FG block and Youboty's subsequent return for a TD, puts the Bucks in position to come back and win that game, and essentially turn the season. Victories over UM and Notre Dame are what stand out in 2005, but I still will argue that the above play saved the year. Some other plays that might stand out: Smith to Ginn at MSU in '04 with the Bucks down late in the 4th quarter, and Pittman's run against UM this past year. The great thing about this thread is that each play listed by everyone has its' special place in Buckeye history.
 
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The first bomb to Ginn in the 2006 Fiesta Bowl.
The 85-yard bomb to Santonio in the 2006 Fiesta Bowl.
Pittman's run to seal the 2006 Fiesta Bowl.

The bomb to Ginn in the 2006 TSUN game.
 
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Yertle;885765; said:
I was watching some Youtube highlight videos, and it struck me just how many HUGE plays the Buckeyes have had during Tressel's 6 years. It's incredible. So, I figured I'd list my top 10 greatest plays during Tressel's Buckeye era.

Honorable Mention:
- Youboty's INT at the goal line in the 2004 Michigan game
- C. Wells' TD run in the 2006 Michigan game
- Doss' INT in the 2001 Michigan game
- Mo Hall's OT touchdown run in 2002 Illinois game
- Will Allen's INT against Cincy in 2002
- Will Allen's INT against Michigan in 2002
- Nickey's deflection of Purdue's OT field goal in 2003
- Nuge's 55 yard FG against Marshall in 2004
- Troy's TD to Gonzo to start the 2004 Michigan game
- Ginn's reverse against ND in 2006 Fiesta Bowl
- Mo C's strip after the INT in the NC game

10. J. Wells 4th and 1 TD run in the 2001 Michigan game
9. Troy's scramble first down pass to Gonzo late in the 2005 season Fiesta Bowl (January 2006)
8. Gamble's INT return for a TD against PSU in 2002
7. Wheel Route (For those who don't know... 2002 Michigan game)
6. Ginn's punt return in the 2004 Michigan game
5. Will Allen's tackle at the 1 foot line in triple OT against NCST (2003)
4. The Catch (2005 Michigan game)
3. Fourth and 14 (2002 NC game - January 2003)
2. Holy Buckeye (2002 Purdue game)
1. Last play of 2002 NC game. Not the most exciting play, but it sure had a ton of meaning!!!
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You can actually choose ten ? WOW! The 2003 NC game had more than ten alone.
 
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stxbuck;885784; said:
Holy Buckeye is #1-nothing else is close.
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Although I agree that it was the most dramatic play I've ever seen in my life, the NC game had plays with way more meaning. The play that won the game was the play that made the Buckeyes national champs for the first time in my life. That's something I'll never forget.
 
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mooktarr;885840; said:
You can actually choose ten ? WOW! The 2003 NC game had more than ten alone.
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Yeah, good point. I remember watching the fourth quarter of that game and thinking this was just like the Rocky 1 movie. Big underdog going head-to-head with reigning champ, and NO REAL LIFE game has this amount of hitting and drama. It seemed unreal.

Fortunately, Rocky won this version.
 
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