Willyville Guy Posted October 14, 2018 Posted October 14, 2018 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Where would this team be without Haskins? Scary. 1 Quote
row_33 Posted October 14, 2018 Posted October 14, 2018 It’s not about style points, a win is a win Quote
YoloinOhio Posted October 14, 2018 Author Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, row_33 said: It’s not about style points, a win is a win After what we saw yesterday with some other teams going down or struggling with bad teams, that’s true, but there are serious issues that need to be fixed or this team’s potential will be squandered. It’s no longer early in the season, they can’t use that excuse. Their inability to run the ball and constantly giving up big plays on D is going to bite them big time once they actually play a good team that can take advantage. They were missing 5 defensive starters (Wade and Landers left in the 2nd half) but with their depth and what they pay this coaching staff that should not result in ineptitude. The OL was a mess yesterday - that’s a bad sign. There are good things too but they are playing with fire. Sparty isn’t a good team but they almost always give the Buckeyes a game. Purdue’s offense might light them up. Every week is like Russian roulette around here. We really need Bosa back. I didn’t think he made that big of a difference but I believe he does. Edited October 14, 2018 by YoloinOhio Quote
Kirby Jackson Posted October 14, 2018 Posted October 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: After what we saw today with some other teams going down that’s true, but there are serious issues that need to be fixed or this team’s potential will be squandered. It’s no longer early in the season, they can’t use that excuse. Their inability to run the ball and constantly giving up big plays on D is going to bite them big time once they actually play a good team that can take advantage. They were missing 5 defensive starters (Wade and Landers left in the 2nd half) but with their depth and what they pay this coaching staff that should not result in ineptitude. The OL was a mess yesterday - that’s a bad sign. There are good things too but they are playing with fire. This team can’t make it through unscathed at this point. The defense is scary and they can’t run the ball. Haskins has been unreal and kept them where they needed to be. This is 2 straight weeks though where they let a way inferior team hang around into the 2nd half. This needs to change and soon. Quote
Willyville Guy Posted October 14, 2018 Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kirby Jackson said: This team can’t make it through unscathed at this point. The defense is scary and they can’t run the ball. Haskins has been unreal and kept them where they needed to be. This is 2 straight weeks though where they let a way inferior team hang around into the 2nd half. This needs to change and soon. Lots of issues but Isiah Prince is a real head scratcher for me. Can’t remember a worse game from the senior captain. There is good cause to be concerned about each game left on the schedule (except Nebraska ?). Sparty and TTUN are always tough. Purdue can absolutely take advantage of the defense. Maryland is playing well and a potential trap. Buckle up. Edited October 14, 2018 by Willyville Guy Quote
YoloinOhio Posted October 14, 2018 Author Posted October 14, 2018 What I don’t get is why they can’t run the ball. Is the run blocking scheme just too dependent on having a running QB?? They can’t adapt? You would think that there would be huge holes given the state of the passing game and defenses not being able to focus on the run. But urban said they are stacking the box... makes no sense. Quote
row_33 Posted October 14, 2018 Posted October 14, 2018 Urban absence was felt the first four and they may not play their top level all year Quote
Willyville Guy Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) With Bosa and healthy depth players on the D line, that unit was so dominant that it could overwhelm offenses and cover up issues on the back end. The injuries have left the entire defense badly exposed and now the team goals are in doubt from my perspective. It will take a historic performance by Haskins down the stretch and an incredible coaching job by Schiano and Grinch to get this sorted. Edited October 16, 2018 by Willyville Guy Quote
row_33 Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 i expect to see a lot more of this as it's just not worth risking a single paycheque from the NFL for college games Quote
YoloinOhio Posted October 16, 2018 Author Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) In some ways I think urban is glad this distraction is off the table and of course the way he handles it in front of the media (the 100% support of his decision) and the potential of a healthy Bosa going #1 helps his first love, recruiting. On the field, it’s probably the difference between being a true contender for the national title this year. Edited October 16, 2018 by YoloinOhio Quote
row_33 Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 12 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: In some ways I think urban is glad this distraction is off the table and of course the way he handles it in front of the media (the 100% support of his decision) and the potential of a healthy Bosa going #1 helps his first love, recruiting. On the field, it’s probably the difference between being a true contender for the national title this year. he's basically a guaranteed top pick and impact pro immediately, one of the very few football will become like hoops in that the best players leave ASAP and teams that keep decent, but not NBA dominant, players for four years thrive? Quote
Willyville Guy Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: In some ways I think urban is glad this distraction is off the table and of course the way he handles it in front of the media helps his first love, recruiting. On the field, it’s probably the difference between being a true contender for the national title this year. Agree. And for me personally, I will always be thankful for the times when I got to enjoy watching a Bosa blow up offenses for the Silver Bullets. Legendary stuff from those boys. Quote
YoloinOhio Posted October 16, 2018 Author Posted October 16, 2018 Just now, Willyville Guy said: Agree. And for me personally, I will always be thankful for the times when I got to enjoy watching a Bosa blow up offenses for the Silver Bullets. Legendary stuff from those boys. It’s like Malik Hooker and (probably) Dwayne Haskins. We just get these guys for so little time. Quote
row_33 Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: It’s like Malik Hooker and (probably) Dwayne Haskins. We just get these guys for so little time. easier for men on D to know they are going pro QBs and RBs aren't all that valuable from top teams the last 30 years Quote
Willyville Guy Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: It’s like Malik Hooker and (probably) Dwayne Haskins. We just get these guys for so little time. Right and this one hurts bad because Nick Bosa only started three times and never played a full game for OSU. 1 Quote
YoloinOhio Posted October 16, 2018 Author Posted October 16, 2018 I would bet a large amount of money that Urban is more focused on Zach Harrison right now than Nick Bosa. Is what it is. And I guess that’s all it can be, if you are him. Schiano, LJ, Grinch probably already knew this was coming too. As a buckeye fan it sucks so so much. But there is zero disrespect from me on the decision. 1 Quote
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