-
Follow us on Twitter @buckeyeplanet and @bp_recruiting, like us on Facebook! Enjoy a post or article, recommend it to others! BP is only as strong as its community, and we only promote by word of mouth, so share away!
- Thread starter jwinslow
- Start date
TS10HTW;1750064; said:
He did use that word (trap) if I remember correctly; but he also said very plainly that the PU game last year was the first time since '04 that the Buckeyes lost to a team that did not end the season in a BCS bowl. Understandable as it may be, it's still wrong.
Upvote
0
I disagree with Dinardo's comments about how we need 1 back to step up and be "the man". Last year Boom and Zoom combined for 1300+ yards and double digit touchdowns. There is nothing wrong with those numbers. Unless you have a guy that is head and shoulders above the rest you should split the carries.
I have no doubt that if Herron got 80% of the carries he would put up big numbers. Just like Saine would put up big numbers with more carries. In my opinion no one needs to "step up" and take over at RB this year. Sounds like there will be fewer designed runs for TP this year which will open up a few more carries.
Howerver, I do like Saine's ability to catch out of th backfield which makes the defense play a little more honest when he is in there.
I have no doubt that if Herron got 80% of the carries he would put up big numbers. Just like Saine would put up big numbers with more carries. In my opinion no one needs to "step up" and take over at RB this year. Sounds like there will be fewer designed runs for TP this year which will open up a few more carries.
Howerver, I do like Saine's ability to catch out of th backfield which makes the defense play a little more honest when he is in there.
Upvote
0
BigJim
Hall of Fame
"Need" might be a little strong, but I agree with Dinardo in general. By having a back emerge to be "the man", I take it more like he's saying OSU needs one of their backs to be the 1st/2nd round type back that some of them are capable of. Basically, go from good to great. And if only one back takes that step I think he'd get more carries than Saine or Herron and be considered "the man". Having that caliber of a back on the team would be huge for the offense.
I bet Dinardo would also say the emergence of two "the man"'s and having them split carries like last year would be even better.
I bet Dinardo would also say the emergence of two "the man"'s and having them split carries like last year would be even better.
Upvote
0
BigJim;1750292; said:
The "like last year" is the bit where Dinardo has been very clear (that this is not his position). He has said that Boom and Zoom are very good backs, but they're not Beanie (and I agree with him on that).
Where I disagree with him is his claim that the Buckeyes cannot be an elite team without a "feature back". With the reports out of camp about TP's progression, I seriously doubt that a "Lighthouse"* is necessary for this to be a truly elite team.
*Lighthouse is the term that Ohio State used for the big, strong, fast tailback that Dinardo refers to - at least back in the days of Keith Byars. I don't know if they still use the term or not.
Upvote
0
matcar;1750325; said:
Agreed 100%...I thought that he was offbase there (I think he was just looking hard for a weakness and had trouble though). With all those fresh legs and good runners in, we can change it up but still get equivalent production to an elite back imo. Shoot, maybe even better with all the riches we have.
Upvote
0
cbrian815
Heisman
Buckeye86;1750341; said:
I look for JT to rotate 4 or 5 backs early to see if one emerges that he can ride late into the season and if they are all good he will play the ones who dont fumble. I like where we sit at RB. Our offense will hinge on TP as he goes so goes our O. I look for JT to turn TP loose just like he did with TS. Go Bucks
Upvote
0
I look for the senior and the junior to get the carries in prime time as long as they are healthy. JT gets to see all he needs to see in practice.
Upvote
0
