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2008 tOSU Spring Game (4/19) & Practice Discussion

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Bob Hunter commentary: Soggy scrimmage doesn't shine much light on Buckeyes' outlook

Sunday, April 20, 2008 3:51 AM
By Bob Hunter



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Joe Bauserman passed for 125 yards and one touchdown.




Sometimes it's hard to tell whether people are hoping for deep insight from Ohio State's spring game or whether they're simply satisfied to see something vaguely resembling OSU football.
This was different. Yesterday, a lot of people went to Ohio Stadium for a sign. They wanted to see a sign, even if it was only a teensy-weensy one, that the 2008 season is going to have a better ending than 2006 and 2007.
Thousands of wet, shiny people huddled happily in the Ohio Stadium bleachers while the irritated sky gave them its best shot. Thousands were willing to brave bad weather and even bad football for that one moment that proves the Buckeyes will win it all in the fall.

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OregonBuckeye;1144349; said:
Gotta' disagree with you. It was a well thrown ball but Kurt Coleman's closing speed was phenomenal and he made an acrobatic catch. Could it have been thrown a little better? Yeah, he probably could've lead Hartline more but considering the terrible conditions(which Boeckman himself admitted to struggling with) and how long that pass was(50 yards in the air), it was good enough. Also, Hartline wasn't wide open. He had a step but that was solid coverage.
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There's no such thing as a well thrown interception.
 
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BUCKYLE;1144438; said:
There's no such thing as a well thrown interception.
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The glass is half empty thing. Coleman made a spectacular play.
Boeckman's other interception was a bad throw/decision on his part.
But, who is a better choice at QB right now?
If you say anyone else your delusional.
A bigger question might be; Will Tress open up the offense enough to use all the weapons we have?
 
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Taosman;1144445; said:
The glass is half empty thing. Coleman made a spectacular play.
Boeckman's other interception was a bad throw/decision on his part.
But, who is a better choice at QB right now?
If you say anyone else your delusional.
A bigger question might be; Will Tress open up the offense enough to use all the weapons we have?
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No. Saying a pass into double coverage that is intercepted is a well thrown ball is delusional. I never said the QB should be anyone other than Boeckman. I think JT will do just fine. Trust the coaches.
 
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Bauserman was BY FAR the best QB on the field yesterday. I think the coaching staff should give him a close look for starting in the fall. Right now, I'd rate the QBs this way:

1. Bauserman
1A. Boeckman
3. Henton

I hate to say it, but thus far in his career, I haven't seen much from Henton, and yesterday didn't change my mind one bit.
 
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crazybuckfan40;1144461; said:
Star running out, makeshift oline, makeshift WR's, lack of playcalling, shitty weather...

Boeckman looked fine...Great play by Coleman, and one bad throw...He was 12-18 which is good percentage...
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Yeah, I'm not down on Todd. I just think to call any interception a well thrown ball is stretching, at least.
 
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OregonBuckeye;1144349; said:
Gotta' disagree with you. It was a well thrown ball but Kurt Coleman's closing speed was phenomenal and he made an acrobatic catch. Could it have been thrown a little better? Yeah, he probably could've lead Hartline more but considering the terrible conditions(which Boeckman himself admitted to struggling with) and how long that pass was(50 yards in the air), it was good enough. Also, Hartline wasn't wide open. He had a step but that was solid coverage.
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I thought that at first but go back and re-watch the play. Hartline was wide open on the skinny post. Hartline had to completely re-adjust (watch how much he slows down and adjusts his route) and it was definetly underthrown. I don't think the INT was his fault since Coleman made an unbelievable play, but he did underthrow him severely. On the plus side for Todd, both the INT's were excellent plays made by both Homan and Coleman. The 2nd pick was still his fault for locking on to Hartline all day but Homan made a great play on the ball. I think by the looks of it there will be some healthy competition but Todd will come out the starter. He has the experience and ability but you just hope he has better pocket presence. If not, I could see Bauserman getting some PT. As somebody else mentioned, he made Ryan Shuck look like an all-star at WR and he had a makeshift OL. I would love to see what he could do with the 1st team.
 
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I have to agree with those who are concerned about TB's play.
After a whole lot of time in the system, he underthrew one ball badly and on the two picks he was late on the throw.
I have to think that he doesn't have the necessary hand/eye coordination or else the poise to perform consistently at this level.
I take no satisfaction from saying it and I wish it weren't so, but that is what I saw.
 
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