Game Thread Orange Bowl: tOSU vs Clemson, Jan 3, 8:30 ET, ESPN

[Buckeneye]

Holy smokes, you guys are being overly dramatic. Someone even questioned recruiting? Everyone knows defensive changes are coming and also knew this defense was going to give up points. It's been talked about since the game was announced.

There is a difference between giving up points, and letting another team HAVE points while giving them your manhood.

How hard was it to be Clemson's O-coord tonight? "" Well...shit, umm... bubble left... bubble left. Let's throw them a curve, bubble right"...

 

[ORD_Buckeye]

Good. My money is on Vrabel.

Spielman was in the stadium tonight.

 

[Onebuckfan]

Urban loves Miller if he's back hes THE MAN.

 

[OHSportsFan]

via Ryan Ginn:

JoePa??

 

[Mike80]

Brax was at his apex as a QB the week before the 2nd bye. He has not been the same QB and the offense has not been called the same since.

I have no idea what happened, but go back and look. They seriously limited the play calling in the passing game after that 2nd bye.

 

[iBucki]

I hope we don't turn to criticizing players for on field performance in our frustration. There is a group of people paid very handsomely to put players in a position to succeed, and any shortcomings on that front should be directed towards the guys in that group, and there are definitely ones who should be ashamed of cashing their paychecks tonight. I won't rehash things about the defense and offensive playcalling, mostly because it has been pretty self evident for a while now, but growing up watching the Tressel years I never imagined the Buckeyes losing a game after scoring 35 points :(

 

[Jaxbuck]

via Ryan Ginn:

Looks like our fucking defense after a WR screen

 

[SloopyHangOn]

If Charlie Strong is considering jumping ship from Louisville, maybe Urban should give him a call.

 

[UpNorth_Buckeye]

I'm not ready to close the door on Brax. He's been the victim of questionable play calling and an unquestionably [Mark May]ty defense. Frustrations running high, but he didn't lose this game or the Big CG.

I agree, and not even so much play calling but like urban says, you can kind of see what he can become. I think another year and he could be an elite player.

 

[BuckTilIDie6]

10 screens to Watkins. 10 pumpkin screens. Holy pumpkin.

 

[Wingate1217]

via Ryan Ginn:
looks like someone cares how badly the team played. This is a learning experience for the young bucks and they could have folded after the being down 20-9, but they didn't. Yes, changes need to be made but one thing that doesn't is the heart of this team.....

 

[SloopyHangOn]

I agree, and not even so much play calling but like urban says, you can kind of see what he can become. I think another year and he could be an elite player.

We have said this every year since TP's first year. I'm beginning to get sick of the sentiment.

 

[Bucklion]

If Charlie Strong is considering jumping ship from Louisville, maybe Urban should give him a call.

Gone to Texas, per ESPN.

 

[Woody1968]

I don't know if it is the coaching with Brax or his decision making. He really regressed as the season went on. He doesn't seem to be able to throw with touch when needed. I also thought they put him in some bad situations with play calling and routes.

He made a couple of really bad reads tonight.

 

[Wells4Heisman]

Tried the sweep with Dontre one too many times IMO. Offensive play calling has left a lot to be desired. Words won't suffice for the defense.