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2008 Ohio State Offense

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CapnStubby;1228256; said:
Your right, it has nothing to do with Buckeye Football.

I apologize completely
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It's a legit topic since tOSU is working with the formation. I merged it into this thread, which would have been located by entering 'pistol' into the BP search function. :wink2:
 
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I gotta say I'm very excited about the new formations. It'll be nice to have some change of pace kinda plays. I gotta say though Pistol scares the crap out of me from a turnover standpoint. It's tough to snap all different distances and do it well, not that I doubt Jim "The Ambidexterous Wonder" Cordle, but still it scares me.

I do enjoy on other boards the big deal being made out of this and the pony. They are interesting formations, and call me a former lineman, but nothing says lovin' like a nice iso into the mouth of Rey Maualuga.
 
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unless Pryor is utilized out of the Pony, I'm not really sure wha tthe advantage is? Wouldn't you rather have Beanie approaching the LOS on a run play rtaher than a QB giving it to him further back?

I enjoyed watching LSU run the option out of the Pistol last year. That looked like a bitch to defend. And Matt Flynn is only slightly more mobile than Boeckman.

Anyways, I think the Pistol with Pryor would be a nightmare for opposing defenses, not so sure about it with Todd. Personally, I'd like to see nothing more than a pro-style offense with Todd in the game. Let teams bring 8 in the box, and utilize Beanie for play-action. Todd is good enough to make teams pay for selling out against the run. Unless it is a solid hail storm or 30 mph winds.

Pryor would be great as a change of pace QB in the Pistol, utilizing option plays, and reads.
 
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billmac91;1228334; said:
unless Pryor is utilized out of the Pony, I'm not really sure wha tthe advantage is? Wouldn't you rather have Beanie approaching the LOS on a run play rtaher than a QB giving it to him further back?

I enjoyed watching LSU run the option out of the Pistol last year. That looked like a bitch to defend. And Matt Flynn is only slightly more mobile than Boeckman.

Anyways, I think the Pistol with Pryor would be a nightmare for opposing defenses, not so sure about it with Todd. Personally, I'd like to see nothing more than a pro-style offense with Todd in the game. Let teams bring 8 in the box, and utilize Beanie for play-action. Todd is good enough to make teams pay for selling out against the run. Unless it is a solid hail storm or 30 mph winds.

Pryor would be great as a change of pace QB in the Pistol, utilizing option plays, and reads.
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I'd be surprised if they didn't use Saine like the old Shot-Ginn.
 
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billmac91;1228334; said:
unless Pryor is utilized out of the Pony, I'm not really sure wha tthe advantage is? Wouldn't you rather have Beanie approaching the LOS on a run play rtaher than a QB giving it to him further back?

I enjoyed watching LSU run the option out of the Pistol last year. That looked like a bitch to defend. And Matt Flynn is only slightly more mobile than Boeckman.

Anyways, I think the Pistol with Pryor would be a nightmare for opposing defenses, not so sure about it with Todd. Personally, I'd like to see nothing more than a pro-style offense with Todd in the game. Let teams bring 8 in the box, and utilize Beanie for play-action. Todd is good enough to make teams pay for selling out against the run. Unless it is a solid hail storm or 30 mph winds.

Pryor would be great as a change of pace QB in the Pistol, utilizing option plays, and reads.
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JT discussed this in an interview I saw last night, basically that he prefers #28 to run downhill.. also said the advantage with the pistol is that the tailback isn't offset.
 
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I know this is rehash, but I was just looking at the roster and I can't recall a time when we could so look forward to such potential improvement at EVERY position on the offensive roster.

Boeckman - for all the barbs - in just his second year starting and with tons of weapons and protection.

Beanie healthy and with the potential to make one of the biggest statements ever by an OSU RB. And perhaps unprecedented depth behind him.

All of our WRs back with six first or second year kids in the mix - including Posey and Stonebrunner. Add the relocated Schwartz and you have 7 players any of whom could step out of the woodwork.

Terry with the potential (IMO) to be the best FB we have had in a few years.

A solid TE trio with that much more experience.

And an OL that is as deep and experienced as any I can recall.

Can you imagine having any more to look forward to?


Oh yeah. I forgot about Terrelle Pryor. And that is what is amazing. Without Pryor this is one of the most exciting seasons in some time.

Too bad our Defense sucks.
 
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The other thing that I'm glad to hear is that a couple of coaches have mentioned an increased focus on self-scouting.

Both on offense and defense, you can't allow the other team to usually have a pretty good idea of what you're going to do based on personnel and formation.

Hopefully they'll be mixing things up more this year.
 
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CFN has posted their preseason All-American list for offense. Beanie is the top RB; Robo, Boone, and Cordle are listed as honorable mention; Nicol is ranked the #20 TE. There is currently a glitch that sends the QB link to the RB page, I will update if/when it is fixed, and Boeckman is mentioned. Defense is scheduled for 8/20.

RB Chris Wells, Ohio State
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Is he the No. 1 pick in the 2009 NFL draft? That might be getting way too ahead of the game, but he has the skills to be a franchise back at the next level. Size? He's 6-1 and 237 pounds. Speed? Check out the touchdown run in the loss to LSU and the 52-yard scoring run against Michigan in 2006. He's a star the loaded Buckeyes offense will work around. Outside of an injury, the only thing keeping Wells from being a Heisman favorite will be the workload. The Buckeye backfield has several great rushers.

Brian Robiskie, Sr. Ohio State
[SIZE=-1]One of the big question marks going into last year was whether or not Robiskie could go from being a great complementary receiver into a No. 1 target. He came through every as well as expected with 55 catches for 835 yards and 11 touchdowns averaging 17 yards per catch. At 6-3 and 199 pounds, he's a big, strong target who was a consistent producer all season long. A smart player with great hands and good toughness, he's a fantastic all-around NFL prospect who'll be Todd Boeckman's main man all season long.

[/SIZE]Alex Boone, Sr. Ohio State
[SIZE=-1]The Buckeyes caught a huge break when the 6-8, 312-pound Boone surprised everyone and chose to return for his senior season. A four-year starter on the left side, he's a great pass blocker with the long arms that keep all the pass rushers at a distance to go along with the power to be a dominant run blocker. He's a rock of a player who's getting more and more consistent. Considered by some to be the best Buckeye line prospect since Orlando Pace, all eyes will be on him as the possible first tackle taken in next year's draft. [/SIZE]

Jim Cordle, Jr. Ohio State
[SIZE=-1]Unsung compared to the rest of the stars on the Buckeye line, the 6-4, 297-pound Cordle is a steady center who's tough as nails and is one of the line's better athletes. He suffered a foot problem as a true freshman and played through a broken wrist last year. It'll be interesting to see what he can do if and when he stays healthy; he was good enough banged up.[/SIZE]
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Scout.com: 2008 CFN All-Americans & Top Players - RBs
 
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CFN Unit rankings.

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1. Oklahoma
2. Florida
3, tOSU
9. Wiscy
10. USC
15. Penn St.
19. Illinois
27. NW'ern
31. Purdue
37. Mich.St.
47. TSUN
1. Oklahoma

Consistency will be the key, especially on the road, but all the parts are there. The offense has the talent to be unstoppable, but there are a few question marks. Starting with the positives, Sam Bradford should once again be among the nation?s most effective and efficient quarterbacks and the line might be the best in America by a wide margin with all five starters returning, along with impressive depth. However, the top two returning running backs, DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown, are coming off knee injuries, and the receiving corps will be looking for immediate help with Malcolm Kelly moving on early to the NFL. Juaquin Iglesias and Manuel Johnson are great targets, but can they be more than just complementary receivers? Can the new superstar running back and receiver recruits shine right away? Again, though, with a line like OU has, everyone will get time to jell.

2. Florida

There are a lot of health concerns, but if and when everyone is 100%, this will be one college football's most devastating attacks. It all starts with Heisman winner Tim Tebow, who likely won't put up the stats he cranked out last year but could be a better passer as the coaching staff looks to keep its star fresh by limiting his workload. There will be more of a quarterback rotation and far more help from a four-headed monster at running back led by Kestahn Moore and USC transfer Emmanuel Moody to go along with speedsters Chris Rainey and Brandon James. Percy Harvin is one of the nation's most devastating playmakers, while the rest of the receiving corps should be unstoppable. The key will be a line with two very good, but very banged up seniors, Phil Trautwein and Jim Tartt, leading a talented group of underclassmen.

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[SIZE=-1][FONT=verdana, arial, sans serif]The Buckeyes are loaded with ten returning starters and the one new face to the mix, sophomore right tackle Bryant Browning, is on the verge of being a star. A shockingly balanced attack last year, averaging 197 yards per game both rushing and receiving, might lean even more heavily on the running game with Chris "Beanie" Wells a Heisman candidate working behind a durable, tough front five. The passing game gets back the dangerous receiving tandem of Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, while QB Todd Boeckman will once again be a steady, efficient triggerman. The key will be to get more offensive scoring pop and to figure out how to mix in all the talented young backups. How will super-recruit Terrelle Pryor fit into the quarterback rotation, if at all? Can speedy tailback Brandon Saine get more carries? There's an embarrassment of riches to get excited about.[/FONT][/SIZE]​


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