Recent content by roksmith

Anybody lumping coach Tressel into the boat with the other 10.1 violations is quite simply comparing apples to oranges. A quick look at the NCAA major violations database will tell you that where this case differs from the others is that coach Tressel did not lie to cover up anything that he or...

We've got a stable of promising WRs, but the key will be finding dependable possession receivers. That's why Dane was so important last year and Gonzo before him. The receiving corp needs to make the catch first, then look to make a move. The problem with young receivers is that they are always...

Troy became a pocket passer as Pryor is becoming, but it's because of their ability to make defenses look silly when they do rush that allowed them to become pocket passers. A true pocket passer without that mobility could never survive in this offense right now as the starter. The last true...

Assuming he continues to progress, I see Braxton and the heir apparent and probable starter for the first five games. Bauserman will continue to be the backup, but will share time with Miller. Should something happen to TP this season, Miller will take over the starting role. He is much further...

I haven't been around as long as some here, but I can tell you one thing for sure. The three greatest Ohio State coaches I've seen in my lifetime, Woody, Earle, and Jim all have one thing in common. Their belief that the well being of the student athletes in their charge is the most important...

Yea sorry I guess it is. I get so tired of hearing folks bash the holder of half a dozen or so quarterback records as some sort of failure. I retract my previous statement now that I see the post for what it was.

UMMMMMMMM, no.

Can't see Braxton redshirting. If he were, it wouldn't make sense for him to enroll early. Whoever it is to start the season, it needs to be someone who can make plays with his arm and feet. To be sure, Braxton has only competed against high school defenses to this point, but I haven't seen a...