Game Thread #2 Ohio State vs #3 Clemson, 8 pm ET, Dec 28th in Glendale, AZ

[Systems_id]

If you don't believe Burrow and LSU are legit, you're headed into the abyss of pain.

I never said Burrow and LSU weren't legit but dropping 63 on an already suspect OU defense missing half its damn starters isn't some impressive feat.

 

[Smudger]

I'm ready for the opportune Jeremy Ruckert catch that nobody will see coming

 

[scarletngray]

Thoughts:
No one thought going into this that it would be easy.
Penalties and not converting TD's has made it close.
We have led the entire game.
The OL has done well protecting Justin.
Dobbins has another long run inside him.
With the exception of the Lawrence TD run the D has played well.
We need to get back to tempo on Offense.
We need to stay aggressive on Offense.
A turnover in the 2nd half for the good guys would go a long way.
Clemson's D was on the field for a long time in the first half. We need to wear them down in the 2nd half.

OH
GO BUCKS!

 

[1926Buckeyes]

The stats at the half remind me of Bama '14. Lots of mistakes, didn't even have the lead, but they were moving the ball.

But, is Dobbins healthy, and is Fields ok? He doesn't look great, although the WRs haven't gotten great separation.

D needs to take it to another level.

 

[Wells4Heisman]

Its time for the Buckeyes to make a huge play

 

[lvbuckeye]

KJ Hill... Hit his helmet not sure what he was looking at.

The DBs arms wrapped all around him?

 

[Buck I in Mich]

I think Fields could have picked up big chunks if he had kept the ball on some of those reads. Would like to see more Fields running.

Bold prediction that he takes off the big brace and they run more read option in the second half mixed with play action.

 

[OhioState001]

If Wade had better form, which is what the rule is for, he wouldn't be ejected. Instead he lowered his head and couldn't see what he was hitting.

And he continued to wrap the guy up with his arms, not sure what you want him to do other than slow down before hitting the guy?

 

[lowbuck]

Fuck them. I didn't expect to shut them out but I also didn't expect all of our red zone trips to result in FGs. Offense needs to execute.

 

[1926Buckeyes]

If Wade had better form, which is what the rule is for, he wouldn't be ejected. Instead he lowered his head and couldn't see what he was hitting.

That's what the rule is for? Better form.

Ok.

 

[BUCKYLE]

Would like to see the DL find another gear and just wreck their entire game plan. Just total devastation. Every man playing to their potential can take over a game. Let's get it

 

[buckeyemania11]

Cmon man, this isn't BWI. By rule it was targeting. The problem is the rule is too broad.

Still not an excuse to let Barbie run 67 yards for a TD, and if we let that call cost us this game then we were never championship material.

I think the point is that the rule is fucking garbage. It 100% always favors the offense. Player ducks his head into the hit.....still targeting. What’s the Defender supposed to do? Video game instant stop?

 

[Jake]

It was targeting... that said 16 is much bigger than Wade so what's he supposed to do?

What’s the Defender supposed to do? Video game instant stop?

Not dip his head. If he keeps it straight up it's not a penalty. I don't like the rule because it's too broadly enforced, but players have to play like they expect it to be called.

I'm more pissed about blondie's 67 yard TD run, and the missed red zone opportunities. Those are the reasons the targeting call is magnified.

 

[Jagdaddy]

I'm worried he's trying to be too fine and will end up playing more to not lose than to win.

He's just a little too slow on his reads when they're not just a quick out type of pass. He's in year 1. The shame is that he'll be much better in year 2 but the D may take a significant step back.

 

[youra6]

The DBs arms wrapped all around him?

Regardless should have been caught