Women are flocking to plastic surgeons to fix ‘resting bitch face’



Hope Davis didn’t realize the hard truth until her pals uploaded a batch of unflattering photos to Facebook and Instagram — she had resting bitch face.

“I was like, ‘Oh great, I look mad in the middle of the party,’ ” says the 42-year-old Red Bank, NJ, resident and ex-New Yorker of 17 years. “I looked like a sourpuss.”

Davis, whose job as a medical equipment sales associate depends on her appearing approachable, turned to a plastic surgeon.

“This is actually a common request from patients — I get several each week,” says Dr. David Shafer, a double board-certified plastic surgeon and medical director of Shafer Plastic Surgery & Laser Center in Midtown.

“They may not always use the words ‘resting bitch face,’ but if I mention ‘RBF,’ they say, ‘exactly.’”

Davis told Shafer she “didn’t want a ‘Joker’ smile,” but a “pleasant resting look.”

To achieve the look, doctors use techniques such as the injection of fillers into the face and sometimes Botox, medical experts said. The procedure takes about 10 to 20 minutes, costs between $500-5,000, with top docs, depending on the number of shots. It typically lasts up to two years.

Although the term RBF entered the cultural lexicon about six years ago, requests for the procedure “more than doubled” over the last year, says Shafer.

It’s because of a public shift in focus from the upper to lower face — “popularized by the Kardashians,” he says, and their affinity for lip injections.

He says selfies are also a factor: They force people to “look down at their phone, [which] accentuates the resting bitch face.”

Entire article: https://nypost.com/2019/09/16/women-are-getting-plastic-surgery-to-fix-resting-bitch-face/

I had no idea what RBF even was.....

Nice article

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You can get a few nickle bags for that. Hope I’m not showing my age lol

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Ex-Buckeye learns lesson tough way

Germany, 37, finally earns his degree



Zero point zero.

For former Ohio State receiver Reggie Germany, the grade-point average from his final college report card stuck with him like two scarlet numbers.

His straight F’s as a senior in the fall of 2000 — the result of skipping classes entirely as he began dreaming of NFL riches — made him ineligible for the Buckeyes’ bowl game, a face of the ills of big-time college athletics, and a national punchline.

“That left a nasty taste in my mouth,” Germany said.

Nasty enough that the story hardly ends here.

Those in attendance at Ohio State’s fall-semester commencement ceremony last month might have recognized a familiar old name.

Nearly two decades after assuring his mother he would get his degree, there was Germany — in a black cap, gown, tassel, and all — among the 3,000 or so newly minted graduates making good on the promise.

Now 37 and an assistant football coach at Ohio Dominican University, Germany returned to school two years ago as part of Ohio State’s Degree Completion Program for former scholarship athletes.

He graduated with a degree in sociology. His GPA this time around: 3.5.

From the graduation-day crowd at Value City Arena, Germany’s mother, Jeannette — in town from his native St. Louis — watched the ceremony through tears. Also there was his wife, Keah, and his two children: Jaelyn Johnson — a freshman at Ohio State who aspires to be a neurosurgeon — and 2-year-old Raelee Germany.

A third serendipitously arrived hours later.

Just after receiving his diploma, Germany looked to the stands for his family, only to notice they were missing. He texted Keah.

“I think my water just broke,” she replied.

Germany, too, left the ceremony and joined the race to the hospital. The next morning, a healthy Reginald Lee Germany, Jr., was born.

“My son must have heard my name being called and thought, ‘Well, I want to congratulate you too dad,’ ” Germany said with a laugh. “It was a great 24 hours.

He called the degree a highlight of his life.

“For me, it was, ‘Is the 0.0 going to be my legacy that I leave behind?’ ” Germany said. “I knew I was better than that, and raising kids, you’ve got to make sure you live by example. I wanted to make sure I led by example and was not just blowing a lot of smoke into the air about what I’m doing. Now I have the rest of my life ahead of me to do big things.”

Germany is the latest in a line of Ohio State athletes who left school with unfinished academic business, only to return later in life for a second crack at their diploma. In all, 173 athletes — from recent graduates to 76-year-old former Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns star lineman Dick Schafrath — have graduated through the 22-year-old degree completion program.

In exchange for community service, ex-scholarship players who have exhausted their athletic eligibility receive up to 45 hours of free tuition and aid from the school’s academic support staff.

Germany is grateful for the assist — even as he wishes it was not necessary.

Looking back, Germany said he banked his future almost entirely on a career in the NFL.

He came to Ohio State in 1997 as a high-profile recruit and enjoyed early success. Germany played as a freshman, then caught four touchdown passes the next year on a Buckeyes team that spent most of the fall atop the polls. Over four seasons, he had 80 receptions for 1,268 yards.

By his final year in 2000, the speedy Germany had one foot out the door.

“I didn't go to any classes,” he said.

“I was spending my time focusing on getting myself prepared for the NFL draft. A lot of it had to do with my immaturity at the time.”

He also had few people to call him on it.
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Entire article: https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2016/01/10/Ex-Buckeye-learns-lesson-tough-way/stories/20160110157

There is a ncaa rule change thread, Donny. Please use it.

Tom Delonge for the win.

Great thread, does anyone know how to access current Madden pics for Buckeye players

Game speed, kids have adrenaline flowing, the crowd, the hype, etc.

It is time to let bygones be bygones, give them another chance

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Clarity, I applaud your efforts.

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I am at a crossroads. I believe it is time to try something different and new. I have spent the last 17 years of my life working in the medical field but I don't believe that is my future. This is an odd request for this site but it can't hurt right?

If anyone here is looking to hire someone I am looking for a new career. Some of you know me, some not so much but allow me to brag a little bit.

I was accepted in to Mensa, and consider myself to be a great problem solver.
5 years in the army and growing up on a farm has taught me to work hard.
16 years in the medical field means that almost nothing is too gross or awkward.
7 years drawing blood at children's hospital has taught me how to sell a needle stick to a 6 year old and how to make even the saddest or maddest person smile.
2 kids of my own means I wont ever stop or give up.

The only thing I really require is that whatever you need me to do, there is an opportunity for growth. I wont be stagnant anymore.

Hopefully this isn't out of line. I live in Newark, Ohio but I am willing to drive for an opportunity. Thank you all.

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I am glad you shared this with us. I completely understand, as a fellow veteran, I am pulling for you and hope you find something fulfilling. It is true, when you love your job, it Neve feels like you are going to work

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Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Iowa lead Dave Wannstedt’s post-Week 3 list
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It's a new week, and the top two teams remain the same in Dave Wannstedt’s Big Ten Power Rankings. See his post-Week 3 list inside.

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Pac-12 admits refs botched Arizona State-Michigan State ending

No. 24 Arizona State beat Michigan State 10-7 on Saturday, a win that was preserved by a 12-men-on-the-field penalty that wiped away a game-tying field goal for the Spartans. Matt Coghlin‘s second attempt, this one from 47 yards, sailed wide right, allowing the Sun Devils to hold on for the win.

But it turns out there should have been a second penalty called.

The Pac-12 has announced its officials missed a penalty on Arizona State on Coghlin’s second, missed attempt.

“An Arizona State defensive player took a running start and leapt over the kicking team’s line in an attempt to block the kick. In the process, he leapt into the frame of the body of an opponent. The penalty would have been 15 yards from the previous spot and an automatic first down.

In this case, it would have been administered as half the distance to the goal and Michigan State would have been provided one untimed down.”

That penalty would have moved the Spartans up to the Arizona State 14-yard line, giving Coghlin a third attempt from just 31 yards out.

The Pac-12 provided no word on what, if any, internal accountability the officiating crew that missed such a crucial penalty will face.

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MOTSAG Conference Progress Rep
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I will be trying something new, but I think it’ll be another fun way to take the MOTSAG faithful into a whole new stratosphere with our new Conference Progress Report. Here we will take a look at the Big 10 Conference as a whole and grade each team from week to week. I may or may not take a stab at teams outside of the Big 10 and grade other conferences as well, but let’s focus on the Big 10 first.



#1: Wisconsin Badgers (2-0)

The Wisconsin Badgers have been a force to be reckoned with and in two games they have outscored opponents 110-0. In week 3 they are on a bye, but I will still have them ahead of our beloved Buckeyes for the time being at least. As much as I want to place them ahead, I cannot overlook the fact that they have yet to give up any points.

They look like a well-oiled machine and until someone knocks them off of their perch, I feel the need to leave them because technically they are perfect in the sense that they haven’t given up a point and they haven’t shown any weakness up to this point. They have the weapons to give other teams fits so for now, they sit as the top team in the Big 10. They also have Michigan at home so things could change.

#2: Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0)

As much as I want to put them at the top, I am not prepared to at this point. It’s not that I am doubting them, I am pretty proud of this team so far, but they are sort of an unfinished product at this point. Yes, they have outscored opponents 138-31, but they need more time to develop.

The defense is terrific and they are very disruptive, and the tackling is definitely better, but I like they could improve a little bit more. Sacks are always going to be a thing for this years team, but I want consistency with getting turnovers. The pick-six from Arnette was a sight for sore eyes, but if they can become a little more consistent with takeaways, I will move them up accordingly.

#3: Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0)

Okay, they barely skimmed by Pitt in a rivalry game, but they managed to pull it off. No harm, no foul on their part and I won’t penalize them for being tested. They have been a terror on offense and they have outscored opponents 141-30.

They showed their grit in week three and their defense answered the call to stop Pitt. They are disruptive, but if challenged with the right pressure, they looked somewhat beatable. Penn State always has weapons on offense, so they cannot be taken lightly, but they’re a solid team that could make noise.

#4: Iowa Hawkeyes (3-0)

The Iowa Hawkeyes were also tested against a feisty Iowa State team, but luck played its hand at the end of this one with one of the most dreadful punt return sequences I’ve seen in a while.

Lady luck certainly favored the Hawkeyes in this battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy, but they too were tested. Their offense took a step back and only managed 18 points, but a win is a win and they’ve been outscoring opponents 86-31. They aren’t as flashy as the top three but their system grinds teams down and they just win.

#5: Michigan Wolverines (2-0)

The hype train ran rampant throughout the and guess who started feeling themselves a little too early on into the season? Yup, you guessed it, the Team Up North definitely thought they would destroy teams cause of their talent alone, but no one got the memo that your Offensive Coordinator would need some time to adjust to the team as well.

Yes, he came from Alabama but come on it won’t work out that fast. They showed their potential against Middle Tennessee, but against Army, they barely escaped at home. They too are on a bye week, but with a trip to Madison on the horizon, we will see exactly what this team can do.

#6: Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-1)

Okay, some might feel like they are too high, but they can be that Big 10 West team that comes out of nowhere at home and guess who the Buckeyes play in week 5? I think highly of them because they have everything I need in a team. A speedy quarterback and a Blackshirt defense that should pose a challenge, especially since it’s a home game.

An explosive offense and a good defense are enough to keep me anxious, but since a lowly Colorado team could squeak out a win against this team, who knows. They travel to Illinois but they took it on the chin, so they may use them as a tune-up to prepare for Ohio State.



#7: Michigan State Spartans (2-1)

Michigan State appeared to have it all in the bag, but another bad loss to a young Arizona State team, this time at home, I cannot help but feel robbed at this point. They have a stifling defense, but the offense looks a bit outdated and boring.

They have been the thorn on Ohio State’s side for a little bit and this gets me pumped for the upcoming clash in Columbus, but they must defeat Northwestern in Evansville. They seem to be getting into their usual groove so we may see another good win for the Spartans or another tough loss.

#8: Northwestern Wildcats (1-1)

The Northwestern Wildcats took an early loss to Stanford and they looked like they had regressed. They beat UNLV and looked better offensively. They play a Spartans team that took a bad loss to Arizona State and even they are at home, they could get taken out.

Their defense is still the same disciplined team, but their offense is inconsistent. With Thorson leaving for the NFL, they look confused and they are not as explosive as the Cardiac Cats of old. They need to find an identity soon, but we will see if they can survive a clash with the Spartans.

#9: Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-0)

Don’t let the undefeated tag fool you, this team is very inconsistent and they have barely managed to avoid losses to South Dakota State, Fresno State, and wait for it… Georgia Southern. The common denominator is they won by the skin of their teeth, by a single score.

Sure, a win is a win and they managed to skim by, but come on. They should be able to be more consistent, but the talent is still trying to gel together. I get that, but I cannot help but feel like they should be a little bit better than what they are showing.

#10: Maryland Terrapins (2-1)

Fools gold! What was a high-octane offense, but they just flopped against Temple in a rivalry game in Philadelphia. Their offense was fine, but their defense has been atrocious. If they can run teams out of the stadium. they’ll be fine. If not, then they look completely beatable.

This team is improved and they did take the Buckeyes to the absolute limit a season ago. So they did they just run out of steam or have they peaked as a team too early into the season? Either way, they have a bye to figure it out before hosting Penn State.

#11: Indiana Hoosiers (2-1)

So the Hoosiers ran into a buzzsaw and they were trounced at home. They had two convincing wins against lesser teams, but it is evident that they aren’t ready for big boy football against more elite teams.

They stood no chance against a gritty Buckeye squad who is on a mission. Looking ahead, they need to refocus their efforts and recover against UConn. The jury is still out, but I believe Indiana can turn it around.



#12: Purdue Boilermakers (1-2)

The last team to upset the Buckeyes has struggled to produce wins against Nevada and TCU, but the most recent loss isn’t a bad one in my opinion. They could certainly rebound against a lowly Minnesota team that has managed to skim by.

Up to this point, the Boilermakers have been off and the jury is still out on this team. Their schedule looks pretty tough and they could have a bad season if things don’t change soon. For now, they are underachieving and they could sneak up on a few teams.

#13: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-1)

Well, the Scarlet Knights have been a tad bit better this season before they played Iowa. Either way, they look to be an improved team so far, but they very well might be the same old Rutgers team.

They have a tough schedule as well and they could struggle to make a bowl game once again. Unless they can sneak up on a couple of unsuspecting teams, but at this point, it is very doubtful. This team has some moxie and they can be explosive against the right opponent.

#14: Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1)

So Lovie Smith will have a hard time coming back from a bad loss against Eastern Michigan. Sure, he is 2-1 but he has to get his team back after such a devastating loss. It won’t be easy against Nebraska, but like the previous three or four, it might not be easy in the Big 10 schedule.

In what could be his last season, Smith would need a miracle to save his job. He would have to beat a good team or win all of his rivalry games before the end of the season. They should be relieved that Illibuck isn’t on the docket, but they could still mess it up for themselves.




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The Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0, BIG 1-0)defeat The Indiana Hoosiers (2-1, BIG 0-1)
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In Justin Fields’ first true road game in the Big 10, he did well enough to help his team secure another win for the Buckeyes. Sure, he left some throws on the field, but at this point, we need to give him time as fans to adjust to the speed in just his third start. In the first three games, he has flashed and he continues to learn as the season ages, but we all have to love what he has flashed so far. He has yet to throw a pick and he has been efficient racking up 657 yards through the air and 9 scores. He is also pretty darn fast, but with Dobbins sharing the backfield, he doesn’t feel pressured to take off, but he has a respectable 114 yards and 4 rushing scores on the ground.

Against the Hoosiers, it was evidently an off game. He had a good performance, but he openly admitted that it wasn’t on par of what he expects of himself and what he is capable of. He was accurate when he had time, but when the Hoosiers brought the pressure and mix of his throwing mechanics caused the ball to sail high or he would miss the frame of the open receiver, but it is all about growing more comfortable when pressured in the pocket. Let’s not kid ourselves by saying that he is not having a productive season because he certainly is lighting it up and doing so in a perfectly balanced offense.

His backfield partner J.K. Dobbins also had himself a game against this Hoosier defense. He broke their will and also seemed to be breaking tackles at will while en route to a season-high 193-yard rushing performance highlighted by the 56-yard score as he bounced off of would-be defenders before finding the endzone. Even Dobbins’ backup Master Teague had himself a game as well. He played well while spelling Dobbins and he finished with 10 rushes for 106 yards and a touchdown. He too broke off a long 40-yard run toward the endzone.

One of the more underrated groups that have played well beyond anyone’s expectations to me would be the Slobs on the offensive line. They have been the glue that sparks this potent offensive attack and it is nice to see this group dominate up to this point. Thayer Munford has been playing lights out, the trio of internal linemen in Jackson, Myers, and Davis have been aggressive and have been mauling opposing defensive players, and my favorite out of the bunch Brandon Bowen is picking up where he left off before being lost for the season due to a leg injury two seasons ago. He is a lead by example type of leader and he has been showing it this season.

The Buckeye defense has been lights out as well and what an exciting time to be a Buckeye fan? They have been dominant and the coaches have found an identity and it is showing this season. In one of the worst defensive display in 2018, they would constantly get gashed with trick plays, splash plays, and even with swing passes, slants, and screens, but this defense is really playing with a swagger that we all have craved for. Better tackling, very few big plays, constant pressure on the opposing quarterbacks, sacks, and they are stuffing the run have been a sight for sore eyes and what better exclamation point that the pick-six in the red zone by Damon Arnette? He took it back and it brought us all back to the times where the team thrived and excelled at turning defense to offense.

Yes, all is well in the Buckeye Kingdom and it has been one hell of a ride, but Indiana, Cincinnati, and FAU are small samples of the teams potential. Up next is Miami (OH) and yes, they will be another small sample and I think it’ll be another stellar offensive show, but at this point, Ohio State’s depth and talent are showing up and beating these teams up. Don’t get me wrong, I love everything I have seen so far, they were a little inconsistent in week 1, they look motivated and earned that shutout in week 2, and week three, they exploited the talent gap and in week 4 it looks to be the same.

For now, we should enjoy the balance and the early part of the schedule. The fireworks have given us a glimpse of what they are capable of and they can definitely use the momentum before returning to the conference games. The non-conference slate hasn’t been that competitive, but since TCU backed out, they need to make sure they do not play to the opponents level and just impose your will against these other teams and just enjoy the ride. The goals for this team will always remain high, but let us take it a single game at a time.






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Ohio State has the third-best chance to reach the College Football Playoff
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The AllState Playoff Predictor favors the Buckeyes over other top teams.


Ohio State has done about all it can do so far this season, knocking off three inferior opponents with ease. While their current rank in the polls still has them locked in at No. 6, the Buckeyes are very much trending upwards, and according to the AllState Playoff Predictor, they have looked like one of the best teams in the nation, coming in with the third-best odds to make the College Football Playoff — behind just Clemson and Alabama.

The Tigers unsurprisingly lead the pack with a 78 percent chance at finishing in a playoff spot, which considering they likely won’t play another ranked team this season makes a ton of sense. Alabama is right behind them at 75 percent, playing a slightly tougher schedule including No. 4 LSU, but with clearly one of the top units in the country. Ohio State somewhat surprisingly has the third-highest odds at 43 percent despite a gauntlet of a remaining schedule, which still includes three top-15 matchups against Wisconsin, Penn State and Michigan.

The Buckeyes have yet to play a real top-tier opponent in 2019, but their performance through their first three games of the season would seem to show they are ready to compete at the highest level. Entering the season with a bunch of unknowns, with a new head coach in Ryan Day and new quarterback in Justin Fields, there have been no signs of a hiccup. The offense is clicking, and a defense that struggled mightily last season has looked dominant in its new system.

There will be a ton of shakeup coming in the rankings moving forward, starting with this week’s matchup between No. 3 Georgia and No. 7 Notre Dame, the first two teams behind OSU in the playoff predictor. Of note, UCF is given better odds than any Pac-12 team with a nine percent chance, just ahead of Oregon at eight percent. Michigan, who began the year as the favorite in the Big Ten, has dropped all the way down to a one percent chance to make the playoff after two lackluster performances.


Ohio State’s offense under Ryan Day has been constantly improving and very impressive to start the year, with nobody having a bigger performance thus far than J.K. Dobbins’ effort on Saturday against Indiana. After his domination of the Hoosiers this past weekend, Dobbins was named one of the Big Ten’s Co-Offensive Players of the Week, sharing the honor with Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson.

The junior running back racked up 193 rushing yards on 22 attempts with two touchdowns — one rushing and one receiving. It was Dobbins’ second huge performance in Bloomington in as many visits, with a 181-yard effort in his first career start for the Buckeyes at Indiana in 2017. The third-year back had his full skillset on display in this one, breaking tackles, finding the right gaps and leaving defenders in the dust with his burst of speed. Despite his longest run of the day being a 56-yard scamper, his most impressive play on the day was his 26-yard TD in which he broke six or seven tackles en route to the end zone.

Dobbins has already rushed for 425 yards on the season, the most of any player in the Big Ten. The 5-foot-10, 217-pound wrecking ball entered the 2019 season having already amassed the most yards of any Ohio State running back in their first two seasons, with his 2,456 yards through two years surpassing even Archie Griffin’s 2,444 in his first two years in Columbus. If Dobbins is able to put up a third-straight 1,000-yard season — which he is on his way to accomplishing with ease — he would rank third all-time in program history through three years, behind just Griffin and Ezekiel Elliot.


A sight that may strike some fear and bad memories into Ohio State fans, the Buckeyes Big Ten battle with Nebraska on Sept. 28 will be a night game, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST in Lincoln.

Coming into the season, this was a game many believed to be the potential Big Ten West trap game that has plagued OSU the past two seasons. While a 3:30 p.m. game wound up an embarrassing blowout defeat at the hands of Iowa in 2017, it was more recently a 7:30 p.m. start that effectively ended the Buckeyes’ season, with a shocking 49-20 defeat on the road to Purdue.

There is certainly reason to be a bit concerned about the Nebraska game this year. The Cornhuskers, in their second year under Scott Frost, will have a ton on the line. After beginning the year ranked, they faltered in an OT loss to Colorado in their second game this season. A win against Ohio State would be a chance to completely change the outlook of the program, and it is almost certainly the Huskers’ most important game of the year. In addition, Nebraska will likely debut their black alternates for the contest, looking to channel the “look good, play good” mantra.

Fortunately for the Buckeyes, things are different this time around. Ryan Day has seen the horrors of what can happen when you play down to an opponent on the road, especially in conference. Ohio State will be on high alert, and looking to do everything possible to avoid another huge letdown to a Big Ten West team. This year’s team looks like it has championship makeup, and they will hope to put that on display with a big win in a hostile environment on the road at night.

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Ohio State fans are very confident in the Buckeyes, while FanPulse keeps them at No. 6
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Ranking stays at No. 6, confidence stays at 100%.

Another week, another Buckeye beat down. While the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 51-10 win over the Indiana Hoosiers didn’t do much to change their standing in the AP, Coaches, or SB Nation FanPulse polls, it certainly helped maintain OSU fans’ confidence in the direction of the program.


As they were in last week’s SB Nation FunPulse Top 25, the Buckeyes sit in sixth, behind No. 1 Clemson, No. 2 Alabama, and No. 3 Georgia. However, following Week 3, Oklahoma and LSU flip-flopped, so that the Tigers are in fourth, and the Sooners in fifth.

However, those numbers look a little different in the Land-Grant Holy Land version of the poll, where the Bucks sit in third behind Clemson and ‘Bama. In the LGHL poll, OSU’s Oct. 26 opponent the Wisconsin Badgers is the second-highest rated Big Ten team coming in at No. 11. TTUN is at 13th (two spots lower than in the national SBN poll), and Penn State is in 14th.

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Other B1G teams in the LGHL Top 25 are Iowa (18), somehow Michigan State (22), and Maryland (24); really guys? Oddly, that’s not B1G bias on the last two teams — both of whom lost — to unranked opponents this weekend, because MSU and Maryland came in at the exact same spots in the national poll as well.

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The other aspect of the FanPulse survey is for every fan to answer whether or not they are confident in the direction of the program. Not surprisingly, for the second week in a row, every single Ohio State fan surveyed said that they were. Go Bucks!



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The Ohio State Rushing Attack is Here to Take Your Lunch
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Ryan Day’s offensive diversification has opened up a world of possibilities for the Buckeyes.

Jim Tressell and Urban Meyer played two very different styles of offensive football during their respective tenures as head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Tressell stuck to the traditional “three yards and a cloud of dust” mantra that the Big Ten Conference built its brand on, while Meyer was known the world over for bringing spread packages to the highest levels of college football.

However, if there’s one similarity that links the two of them, it’s that each became too predictable with the basic concepts of their offense as time wore on. Tressell leaned far too heavily on the infamous interior runs affectionately known to Buckeye nation as “Dave,” while Meyer’s steady diet of read options continued to define Ohio State on early downs even after J.T. Barrett handed the reigns over to a much slower Dwayne Haskins.

It was reasonable to assume Ryan Day would merely be an extension of Urban Meyer in his own first season as head coach given the sudden regime change, but through three games, Day has shown he’s committed to blending both styles of football that have come to define Ohio State over the last two decades. As a result, Day’s adopted sons of Columbus already look more like Chameleons at this stage than traditional Buckeyes.

Ohio State’s 51-10 drubbing of the Indiana Hoosiers served as the best example of this. After sputtering out on their opening drive and missing a field goal, Justin Fields and company would come out on their next series and proceed to conduct a symphony of offense for the remainder of the half.

Below, they begin their first scoring drive of the day with a solid power run out of a spread formation against a six man front. Wyatt Davis continues to show tremendous lateral movement on pulls, and J.K. Dobbins gets a perfect seal-off block from Jake Hausmann that takes the two remaining tacklers in the box out of the play:


Fields hurries the team back to the line for their next play, and lines up under-center for the next snap. Though Indiana is playing two of their safeties back, their defense in preoccupied with not giving up another respectable gain on the ground after surrendering five yards to Dobbins just a few seconds earlier. This puts them in a very vulnerable position for a play action pass, and although Fields doesn’t give a great throw after getting a clean roll-out, Chris Olave has nearly the entire right side of the field to himself on his comeback route because of Indiana’s anxiety about trying to stop the run:


Fields and Dobbins eventually make their way into the red zone before this beautiful zone running play out of a pistol formation set the Buckeyes up for a first and goal. Indiana stacks the box with an eight man front here and is still powerless to do anything because of the scrum the zone running scheme creates. Josh Myers does a great job of slipping out here to get to the next level and block the Mike linebacker, and although Rashod Berry is late on his assignment, Dobbins is already poised to fall forward for a first down by the time he’s met at the point of attack anyway. The broken tackles are just the icing on the cake:


Indiana’s rushing anxiety would put them on their heels the entire game. The next play served as an excellent example of this despite the fact that Dobbins ended up biffing what would have been the easiest touchdown of his career. Fields comes out under-center again immediately after the Hoosiers just got gashed on the previous play, and all three of Indiana’s Mike/Sam/Jack linebackers take steps in towards Dobbins anticipating an interior run. By the time the switch goes off in their heads that it’s another play action fake, Dobbins has already leaked out to the edge for a walk-in touchdown. Unfortunately, the man came down with a temporary case of Chase Young concrete hands:


From then on, the tone for the game was set. Ohio State continued to use under-center formations with a no-huddle tempo to sucker Indiana into play action fakes that set up the Buckeyes for monster gains. Here’s a play nearly identical to the one that went to Olave earlier that goes to Austin Mack on the same side of the field. This followed a third down conversion on the ground from Dobbins, and while Indiana’s linebackers do a good job this time of not biting on the fake, Fields still has all day to deliver a far more accurate ball to Mack than the previous one to Olave:


Though that drive ultimately resulted in a punt, a similar narrative would emerge shortly after the Buckeyes got the ball back again. Facing a 3rd & short, Ohio State rotates Master Teague III into the game, and Indiana responds by once again stacking the box. The line creates a lovely mess of a zone scrum, Hausmann and Berry get excellent seal-offs on the edge, and Teague is able to rumble comfortably to a first down:


Alright, so at this point, can you guess what Ohio State wants to do on their next play? The Hoosiers are helpless to stop anything on the ground the Buckeyes throw at them, having just given up a third down conversion to a backup running back despite stacking the box. Fields comes out under-center again, hits the defense with a play action fake, and both of Indiana’s safeties are way too eager to play the run on first down. Olave gets a couple of steps on his man-to-man matchup, and suddenly Ohio State has a two score lead:


Wait, wasn’t this article supposed to be about the run game? Well, yes, but it’s important to see the relationship that these play action passes have with respect to keeping the defense honest. Ryan Day’s contextual play-calling eventually forced Indiana to stop selling out before the snap, as seen on Ohio State’s first play of their next series.

Having just blown their responsibilities over the top, Indiana’s cornerbacks focus squarely on their receivers while the safeties ensure their first steps are backwards towards coverage. Ohio State opts for a zone sweep on their first play of this drive, and while Myers and Jonah Jackson do a poor job of communicating to pick up Indiana’s Mike linebacker, Jackson makes up for it by getting to the next level and pancaking the safety. The Mike whiffs on taking down Dobbins in the backfield, and Myers gets enough of a block on his matchup to allow Dobbins to break free of the tackle for a 55+ yard gain:


A short while later came the highlight of the day for the Ohio State offense. Facing 3rd & 6 on the doorstep of the Hoosier redzone with about four minutes left in the half, Ryan Day opted to call another zone sweep to the weakside. This time, the Buckeyes have a trips right that forces the secondary to commit to the strongside, and Indiana shoots themselves in the foot with a delayed lineman shift that sends them away from the direction Dobbins is going.

This allows Myers and Davis to get to the next level immediately, and they both take full advantage of the opportunity. Myers seals-off the Will linebacker on the edge of the line of scrimmage, and Davis takes the Mike linebacker out of the play before he can even see the block coming. Dobbins makes a beautiful cut back inside underneath Davis, and the rest is just grown man strength:


Ohio State didn’t just lean on zone blocking for the rest of the game, however. Part of the reason the Buckeyes finished with two hundred-yard rushers on the day was exactly because they kept mixing up their running styles for the duration of the contest. Here’s the exact same play the Buckeyes ran to Dobbins in this article’s first highlight above, only this time it goes to Teague. Indiana aligns themselves out of position given the likely direction of the running back in a shotgun formation, which lets Davis crush the weakside defensive end on his pulling block while Jeremy Ruckert follows up with an excellent seal-off on the Will linebacker. Teague makes an awesome cut in space, hits the safety with a stiff-arm, and then shocks everyone watching with his open-field speed:


Although Indiana’s poor individual and team tackling led to many of Ohio State’s big plays on the afternoon, this game showed you exactly how dangerous the Buckeye rushing attack can be this season when all cylinders are clicking in the offensive engine. Ryan Day has tremendous confidence in his offensive linemen with respect to their understanding of both zone assignments and power responsibilities, regardless of whether the play comes from a traditional under-center look or a modern spread formation. This allows Ohio State to run comfortably in most situations outside of 3rd & long, and puts Fields in position to unleash devastating play action passes when the offense is playing up-tempo.

And I’ve waited until the end to throw praise on him, but my god, what an absolutely special player J.K. Dobbins is shaping up to be this year. Most running backs playing behind a line with this kind of positional intelligence are going to post solid numbers, but Dobbins’ ability to read the right holes, finish runs through contact, and punish weak tacklers is going to pay dividends for the Buckeyes all season. After a year on hiatus, it appears the Ohio State rushing attack is poised for an enormous bounce-back, and that should terrify absolutely every team in the Big Ten that previously though they’d only have to worry about limiting Justin Fields.

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Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) VS Indiana Hoosiers (2-0)
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This Saturday will be Ohio State’s first true road game and what better way celebrate that with it being their first conference game of the season? Justin Fields has been more impactful at home, in front of the home fans, but we have never seen him away from the confines of the shoe–at least not up to this point of the season. Both teams stand at 2-0 with dominant wins against mediocre teams, but this is a step up in competition and talent for both teams and not to understate things, it looks to be another exciting game.

Michael Penix Jr, Game Time Decision

The heart and soul of this Hoosier offense lay squarely on the shoulders of Penix, but will he be available for the game against Ohio State? Penix carries a lot of the responsibilities and he accounts for a lot of the offense and its production. In two games, he is 38-40 for 523 yards and 3 touchdowns against 2 interceptions. He also has 79 yards rushing, which has been a problem for the Ohio State defense of old. Will they suffer from the same problems with a faster, in conference team? Or will they put the clamps on and win convincingly once again?

Depending on his health, Penix should get the starting nod, but just in case Peyton Ramsey will be asked to step in once again, in a familiar role as a starter. He was the guy in the last two season and he is a baller. A dual-threat QB that has gone 442-666, for 4,353 passing yards and 31 touchdowns against 18 interceptions. He also has 580 yards and 7 touchdowns on the ground. He is more than capable of giving the Buckeyes fits, but that is if he can take care of the ball.

Fields/Dobbins Hot Streak

Justin Fields has been on quite a tear and the trail could heat up a bit more. 38-50 with 6 scores through the air. He also has 21 rushes for 103 yards and 3 more scores. Can he continue to light teams up and will he bring the explosive offense to Bloomington? Will he get his entire offense more involved and can they maintain the momentum against a Big 10 foe? Justin Fields is certainly up for the challenge, but will Indiana throw everything at Ohio State to confuse the young quarterback?

J.K. Dobbins ignited last weeks onslaught against the Cincinnati Bearcats and he too is looking to help his team during the current hot-streak. Although he hasn’t been a consistent part of this offense, when he gets his chance, he doesn’t disappoint. Dobbins has racked up 232 yards with three scores on the ground. He ripped his season-long of 60 yards against Cincinnati before leaving to give his stablemates some reps. Will he continue to terrorize defenses with his blend of speed and power?

The Chase Young Show

Let’s be real, the Indiana Offensive Line has a chance to stop one of the most dominant defensive forces and Ohio State’s Chase Young can certainly be that game-breaker to break past often. This defense led by Young is allowing 186 passing yards and 64.5 rushing yards and they say that they haven’t even scratched the surface or reached their stride. This version of the Buckeye defense has lived up to the hype and they have vastly improved over the tutelage of the new defensive coaching hires.

They play fast and aggressive, and more importantly, they are playing with a chip on their shoulder. Can this new-look defense get to and affect this quarterback? This line still hasn’t given up a sack and this will be a good test to gauge their progress. I can see Young and his teammates making Penix or Ramsey miserable, but we will have to see how it develops. The linebackers and defensive backs have improved, but against a conference foe, it’ll be the measuring stick before the meat of their schedules.

Zone 6 Machine

Zone 6 has been one of the best position groups on the team and they are deep at that position for the third year in a row. They aren’t as quick as last years group, but they still manage to break away and make splash plays happen for Fields and the offense. Victor, Hill, and Olave have been terrors. They have been consistent through two games, but I feel that they have been underutilized and it’ll change soon. They have been the focal point, but once they start clicking, watch out. Balance is the name of the game and so far, the Buckeyes have done well to mix in the run and the pass. Once the offense gets comfortable and once the passing game is leaned upon, it’ll be crazy.

The Tight End room has also been targeted more often compared to the recent years at Ohio State, and Ohio State has joined the party. In the first week, Ruckert had a couple of scores and it showed another dimension to the Buckeye offense. Not only will they be used to block defenders, but they also flash their skills in limited action. It acts as another piece to the puzzle for defenses to decipher. Teams are having trouble, but let’s be real, we relish the productivity of this offense.

MATCHUPS TO WATCH

• Fields VS Secondary
• Defensive Front VS O-Line
• Back Seven VS Speedy WR’s
• Linebackers VS Penix/Ramsey/Scott
• Slobs VS Hoosier D-Line

PREDICTION

Ohio State Buckeyes defeat Indiana Hoosiers 48-20

Indiana seems to always shock the Buckeyes enough to hinder their offense and that streak looks to continue. It’ll be tough, but once the Buckeyes get it going, it’ll be hard to stop. I can see the starters putting the game out of hand by the 3rd quarter and I expect the backups to gain more valuable reps against Indiana’s first and second teams.










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