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Who Here Has Been To The Olympics?
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Purse snatcher thwarted by athletic grocery store employee: 'Juwone is a real hero!'
An alleged purse snatcher picked the wrong grocery store to commit his crime.
When one of the store’s employees reportedly saw a man grab a purse out of a woman’s shopping cart in Shreveport, La., he jumped into action, chasing the suspect and reportedly fighting the man until he gave up the stolen purse.
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Re: Juwone, meanwhile, is an athlete who has competed in the Special Olympics in weight lifting, running and several other events.
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Plastic surgery
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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.....
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.....
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Germany
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As Paul Harvey used to say "Here's the rest of the story":
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
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I haven't posted on here a great deal, but it is so much better then
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Clarity, I applaud your efforts.
"Hate the player, not the game"
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2019 Week 3 CFB Open Thread
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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.
Entire article: https://collegefootballtalk.nbcspor...-botched-arizona-state-michigan-state-ending/
Woody and Bo lost some NCs in the Rose Bowl due to PAC officials until the Big Ten insisted on refs from outside both conferences.
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MotS&G MOTSAG Conference Progress Rep
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MOTSAG Conference Progress Rep
Richard Tongohan via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
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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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Richard Tongohan via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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MotS&G The Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0, BIG 1-0)defeat The Indiana Hoosiers (2-1, BIG 0-1)
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The Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0, BIG 1-0)defeat The Indiana Hoosiers (2-1, BIG 0-1)
Richard Tongohan via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
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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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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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