Roby and Smith Suspended for OSU Opener

Submitted by Zone Left on August 17th, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Eh, sounds about right. Smith is out for the terrifying "rules violation" and Roby sounded like he was being a drunk idiot at a bar. Either way, Buffalo is probably not going to pull off a shocker. http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/2…

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Zone Left

August 17th, 2013 at 4:23 PM ^

Why no formatting on iPad?

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QVIST

August 17th, 2013 at 4:32 PM ^

In my NCAA dynasty, Buffalo beat down OSU week 1. So there's that.

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MGoRyan

August 17th, 2013 at 4:34 PM ^

Meh, what did you expect? We can't really say anything. DUI and assault both resulting in similar penalties sits ok with me. Glass houses my man.

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Butterfield

August 17th, 2013 at 5:20 PM ^

Glass houses are more easily shattered by Alabama than by Buffalo. There is that detail.

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triangle_M

August 17th, 2013 at 5:33 PM ^

touche Costmart, touche

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Blazefire

August 17th, 2013 at 4:39 PM ^

When OSU led off against Toledo, they almost bought it. There are a few MAC teams that could pull it off. Toledo, NIU, maybe Ohio or WMU. Other than that, nope.

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jblaze

August 17th, 2013 at 4:59 PM ^

I'm not even sure why SUNY Buffalo even had a team. Maybe they should have a standard SUNY team do they do t suck so much.

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Eastside Maize

August 17th, 2013 at 4:40 PM ^

With Hyde out for the Cal game, I knew there was no way Roby would be out of that game as well.

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Scarlatina

August 17th, 2013 at 4:49 PM ^

Urban said Roby's suspension could be increased depending on the outcome of the investigation, but as of now it is at least 1 game. The Bloomington PD did reduce the charges to disorderly conduct from assault though (I think because video evidence showed that Roby wasn't the aggressor).

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Zone Left

August 17th, 2013 at 5:10 PM ^

I don't think anyone is too concerned about OSU beating Cal absent the entire OSU offense boycotting the game. Then I'd put it at a toss up. Cal sucks and is breaking in a new coach. It's going to be another rough season in Berkely.

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WolverineHistorian

August 17th, 2013 at 5:24 PM ^

Cal was 3-9 last year and OSU needed a last minute TD to pull out the win...at home. They looked much better against the Bucks than they did against the Pac 12. Poetic justice would have them win but I agree it's not likely.

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Logan88

August 17th, 2013 at 6:32 PM ^

I was actually picking Cal to upset Northwestern and maybe give OSU a scare until I read earlier this week that the Bears are going to be starting a true freshman at QB. So...yeah, not so much.

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Zone Left

August 17th, 2013 at 8:10 PM ^

OSU kept missing tackles and giving up really long plays in that game. OSU gave Cal a shot at competing. If they hadn't duffed all those tackles, OSU would have won running away. Cal is switching over to a passing spread and they're starting from a severe talent deficit. Besides, playing in Berkeley is basically like playing in Evanston. It's not much of a home field advantage.

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Eastside Maize

August 17th, 2013 at 5:26 PM ^

I'm not too familiar with the turnover at Cal. I just remember Cal being in a great position to win at the shoe last year.

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BlueDragon

August 17th, 2013 at 7:48 PM ^

Pretty weak holding call negated a long Cal TD and they didn't just go for it with their run game which was gashing Ohio all day long. Instead they elected to air it out on the last drive of the game and turned it over on downs.

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keep_em_honest

August 17th, 2013 at 4:46 PM ^

Surprised he got suspended at all. Police report said video showed he was pushed multiple times by bounchers before he "lunged" at them.

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Maizenblueball

August 17th, 2013 at 9:01 PM ^

I'm sure the bouncers just decided to push him multiple times, for absolutely no reason at all. I'm sure he was a model citizen.

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WolverineinSB

August 17th, 2013 at 9:46 PM ^

I was there Roby started the verbal confrontation from my point of view. I was pretty drunk that night so I could be wrong but I don't think I am

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Perkis-Size Me

August 17th, 2013 at 4:46 PM ^

Sounds about right. Buffalo probably still won't shock the world, but we can always hope, right?

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James Burrill Angell

August 17th, 2013 at 4:47 PM ^

I think the Bucks can spot SUNY Buffalo a few starters.

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MGoBrewMom

August 17th, 2013 at 4:51 PM ^

That's really gonna sting.

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LSAClassOf2000

August 17th, 2013 at 5:00 PM ^

I am guessing that Urban believes that he has really hurt his chances of beating a team that was 94th in offensive yards per game, not to mention 108th in yards per play and 106th for 3rd down conversion rate. That doesn't include Buffalo's incredible 122nd rank in red zone scoring and 119th in points per play.

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Sllepy81

August 17th, 2013 at 5:05 PM ^

OSU new commits and when a recruit verbally agrees call them future commits.

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bronxblue

August 17th, 2013 at 5:07 PM ^

Sounds about right. Initial reports made Hyde and Roby's offenses far worse than they played out; 1 game is appropriate for what amounts to being idiots in the off-season. I just hope Meyer doesn't get any props for his handling of the cases beyond those usually doled out to coaches.

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TheGeneral

August 17th, 2013 at 5:20 PM ^

Umm, let's not sweep Hyde under the rug. That man struck a hundred pound female. That's disgusting. If I ran a team he would be gone. Roby, 1 game seems appropriate.

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Billy Ray Valentine

August 17th, 2013 at 5:29 PM ^

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Maizenblueball

August 17th, 2013 at 9:04 PM ^

I really wish I could upvote this post.

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charblue.

August 17th, 2013 at 5:32 PM ^

Losing Hyde, Smith and Roby for that game means you might have to shave a TD off the 35-point margin the Buckeyes are favored in that contest. Maybe. So instead of a pair of featured seniors at running back, you go with Brionte Dunne and the rest of the stable, which means Miller runs a few extra carries and takes the yards the others would have gotten.

It's not exactly like this is tailback U and that Robey's absence changes the defensive gameplan against a Buffalo team that is somewhat competitive with a decent quarterback but will still get blown out by the Bucks, missing players or not.

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clarkiefromcanada

August 17th, 2013 at 5:35 PM ^

Disclipline by Urban Meyer...

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latson3146

August 17th, 2013 at 7:04 PM ^

That's hilarious!

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WingsNWolverines

August 17th, 2013 at 6:41 PM ^

run the triple option all game long and catch OSU off guard in a stunning upset. Talk about a loss that could derail a season.

Sadly it probably won't happen.

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GoWings2008

August 17th, 2013 at 6:54 PM ^

ohio nearly lost a few years ago to Navy running the option and the last time they played my alma mater, Air Force, they did lose. They got their asses handed to them. So, one can only hope.

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WingsNWolverines

August 17th, 2013 at 7:07 PM ^

Buffalo's QB last season Zordich went 108-206 not so great but threw for a total of 1,264 yds with 9 tds. His receiver in Neutz had an impressive 1,015 yards receiving and tallied 11 tds. Their RB Oliver had 148 carries for 821 but only scored 5 tds. Might have had an injury somewhere along the line. Might be more of an interesting game than people think. Don't know much about their defense though. They finished 4-8 last season and 3-5 in MAC play.

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AFWolverine

August 17th, 2013 at 7:08 PM ^

Retired?

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HenneGivenSunday

August 17th, 2013 at 7:15 PM ^

And congrats on your retirement and thank you for your service

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GoWings2008

August 17th, 2013 at 8:55 PM ^

and I'm proud to have served. Loved every moment of my time in the AF.

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GoWings2008

August 17th, 2013 at 8:55 PM ^

AF Retired. 1991 grad, retired 3 yrs ago.

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HenneGivenSunday

August 17th, 2013 at 6:48 PM ^

I bet if they were playing anyone worth a damn they would both be playing and Urbz would be championing what great kids they are that made mistakes.. Urban Meyer only recruits choir boys.. Let us remember that

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villadelrefugio

August 17th, 2013 at 6:53 PM ^

Does anyone know if Gardner got his redshirt?

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cincymichman

August 17th, 2013 at 7:29 PM ^

serious? I'm new to these parts.

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GoWings2008

August 17th, 2013 at 9:00 PM ^

because if he is, then there's another reason why we need the moderation feature back. And that said, you have a snark-o-meter that is well calibrated.

Welcome to the blog.

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