OSU vulnerable?
Is it just me, or does OSU seem vulnerable right now? Their offense can't get any rhythm against Wisconsin, and their defense is getting beat by the faster elements of Wisconsin's offense.
I ask this because this is looking good for us. Wisky's going down the field pretty well while Brutus can't. Too soon to tell?
October 10th, 2009 at 4:37 PM ^
Well, OSU looked lousy against Navy, too. And it's only the 2nd quarter. Last time these two played in Columbus it was a very close game until the 4th when OSU blew down the doors on their way to a 38-17 victory.
October 10th, 2009 at 4:38 PM ^
I think both of these defenses give us fits. If we have Molk back at 100%, I think we might be okay. Our only hope is if we can keep OSU's offense out of rhythm. I'm not sure how sold I am on that yet.
October 10th, 2009 at 4:39 PM ^
I don't think it's too soon. Maybe OSU didn't "get up" for this game. One thing that isn't too soon to tell is that TP looks AWFUL! While I never have been a fan of his passing ability I don't think he is making good decisions out there at all. He looks like a true freshman right now.
How long til the Buckeye faithful start to boo him? I gotta say this makes me smile!!!
October 10th, 2009 at 4:43 PM ^
Heh, he looks like a true freshman...as a sophomore. Maybe he's making up for Forcier's maturity?
October 10th, 2009 at 4:47 PM ^
OSU's offense looks awful. The problem is Pryor is not a very good passer, and Tressel won't take advantage of his passing ability. That totally neuters Pryor and the rest of OSU's offense as a result.
October 10th, 2009 at 4:47 PM ^
That's what it looks like lol. OSU's best chance is to keep their offense off the field or hand it off and take the game out of TP's hands. Their defense is the only reason that this isn't a 17-0 game right now
October 10th, 2009 at 4:57 PM ^
Well, OSU just moved the ball pretty well on that last drive.
October 10th, 2009 at 5:09 PM ^
they won't beat either OSU or Wisconsin.
October 10th, 2009 at 6:01 PM ^
one game at a time
October 10th, 2009 at 6:12 PM ^
Before the season started I counted Illinois as a toss up, if not a loss. Things look a bit different now, and still things can change (though not likely, seeing the game today).
Point is, a lot can change. There are so many aspects to the game - physical, mental, emotional - that it's difficult to predict anything in the college game (especially more than a week out).
October 10th, 2009 at 5:16 PM ^
Pryor is looking just uncomfortable and a little awkward. I give credit to the WR on the TD pass. The coverage was good and it was purely WR vs DB for the ball. TP just got it close enough. And, I love this; the Boo-Birds were out in Columbus. It seemed to be a combination of bad TP play and bad play calling on that particular drive.
October 10th, 2009 at 5:36 PM ^
Play it tight/close and let your D win it for you..
October 10th, 2009 at 5:44 PM ^
Pryor doesn't need to do anything if OSU scores 21 non-offensive points. Wisconsin is self-destructing.
October 10th, 2009 at 6:48 PM ^
My point.
October 10th, 2009 at 5:44 PM ^
three non-offensive TDs for osu...
October 10th, 2009 at 5:59 PM ^
OSU seems to get more defensive TDs than anyone else in the country. Maybe USC has them beat in that category, but that's about it.
Annoying game to watch. Wisconsin, overall, seems to be outplaying them, but they can't finish drives and then OSU gets scores out of nowhere.
October 10th, 2009 at 7:23 PM ^
is setting itself up nicely for another New Year's Day beatdown by a team that plays defense as well as they do but actually has an offense too.