*Warning - optimistic post* - compare to 2001, NC in 2005??? (Long)

[osugrad21]

i think Ginn's presence alone makes up for the lack of a punishing, workhouse RB like clarett, not to mention all of the other speed we have on that side of the ball, as long as they utilize them properly

I understand the point you are getting at, but I don't agree with this comparison. A workhorse RB is a clock killer while a player like Teddy is a quick strike, explosive threat. There cannot be a substitute for a punishing run game in terms of managing the game and controlling the flow.

 

[rocketman]

I guess what MistriBuck was trying to get at is the "quick strike" threat in Ginn and co. would potentially be able to run up the score to a point that the opponents offense can't come back (especially w/ our overwhelming defense). Of course, this is in direct contradiction to Tressel's type of play, and leaves a LOT of questions to be answered. Surely a workhorse RB is a necessity for our offense.

 

[brutus2002]

I personally want a TB by committee next year. If we want to pound the ball have Stan White block for Dionte Johnson. Use Johnson like we did Branden Joe if we want to kill clock.

 

[MistriBuck]

hmmmmm, interesting point grad............agreed having that type of running back would be a huge plus, particularly considering how tressel prefers to sit on a lead and chew the clock up, but what i mean is the scoring ability of Ginn as a WR and punt returner should make up for it from a production standpoint, i.e. the ability to put points on the board.....if we can utilize the talent on offense properly we shouldn't need to chew up the clock as much

 

[#1buckeyestunna]

the main differnce is we came in under the radar. this year everone is checking for what should be a highly ranked and well regarded team.