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Pretty cool partial telecast of the 1958 Rose Bowl matchup. Only a handful of plays, but you get to see OSU's TD, and some nice plays by Kremblas, Don Clark, and Jim Houston. Big props to Vico from ourhonordefend.com for taking the time to dig this stuff up and post it. Check out his youtube channel.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOhcNjyiPiI"]YouTube - 1958 Rose Bowl: Ohio State v. Oregon (Drive-Thru... kinda)[/ame]
Some quick thoughts on the upcoming game:
The Beavers D-line was able to get penetration on a regular basis, they just couldn't tackle. I realize Masoli is shifty, but the Beavs are just a pathetic tackling team in general. Our D-line is on another level. If Cam, Thad, and Co. can get into the backfield as easily as OrSt, things could get ugly early. If our defensive backfield can keep contain and stretch those zone-read plays out, our D-linemen should be in hot pursuit. Oregon's penchant for coughing up the ball should have our D drooling. I just hope someone hypnotizes Cam into thinking Masoli is really Juice Williams.
Speaking of Pac-10 defenses that can't tackle, if the Ducks let Rogers run thru tackles on a regular basis, then Boom and Zoom should be able to power for extra yards on nearly every play. UO's LBs aren't terrible, but they just don't wrap up when they don't have a head on shot. UO's D also doesn't play support very well. If the ball carrier can get past the first defender, chances are there's some open spaces to run. That could be huge when TP decides to take off running.
Even though OSU's special teams hasn't been quite up to Tressel Era standards this year, I still think that's an area where we have an advantage. UO's punting unit can be a liablity. If Thoma plays his best, OSU should have field position advantage much of the game. Our offense often needs a short field drive to get things going; whether by short punts or big Ray Small returns, we could get multiple opportunities. I'm hoping that we don't have to settle for FGs much, but I'm thinking you trust Pettrey from the low 50s in. He may not make em all, but I think in big games you have to trust your veterans to make plays.
The biggest advantage I see for UO is their offense makes you play run or pass on most downs. I think our nickel package will be on the field most of the game, with Hines close to the line more often than not. Two important things on D will be containing the edge on runs, and maintaining coverage/pressure when Masoli creates time on passes. UO will make some plays, the important thing is not allowing them to sustain drives. 2nd and longs, and 3rd downs will be a challenge for our D to read plays and not over-commit.
Overall, I think OSU's size advantage will win the game. The Buckeyes should be pushing guys around before the 4th Qtr. There is a possibility that UO could score enough early to prevent a late surge, but I think the D will hold them to 14 or less thru 2.75 Qtrs. A defensive score or a big ST play could set up the offense to only need one long scoring drive for a 4th Qtr lead. If the game is close in the final minutes, it could get real interesting. I think the Buckeyes are going to play their best football of the season on Jan. 1, and, contrary to what was said in the article earlier, I think OSU beats either of the teams that played on Thurs. night. Ohio State is much more disciplined than either of those teams. That will win this game more often than not.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOhcNjyiPiI"]YouTube - 1958 Rose Bowl: Ohio State v. Oregon (Drive-Thru... kinda)[/ame]
Some quick thoughts on the upcoming game:
The Beavers D-line was able to get penetration on a regular basis, they just couldn't tackle. I realize Masoli is shifty, but the Beavs are just a pathetic tackling team in general. Our D-line is on another level. If Cam, Thad, and Co. can get into the backfield as easily as OrSt, things could get ugly early. If our defensive backfield can keep contain and stretch those zone-read plays out, our D-linemen should be in hot pursuit. Oregon's penchant for coughing up the ball should have our D drooling. I just hope someone hypnotizes Cam into thinking Masoli is really Juice Williams.
Speaking of Pac-10 defenses that can't tackle, if the Ducks let Rogers run thru tackles on a regular basis, then Boom and Zoom should be able to power for extra yards on nearly every play. UO's LBs aren't terrible, but they just don't wrap up when they don't have a head on shot. UO's D also doesn't play support very well. If the ball carrier can get past the first defender, chances are there's some open spaces to run. That could be huge when TP decides to take off running.
Even though OSU's special teams hasn't been quite up to Tressel Era standards this year, I still think that's an area where we have an advantage. UO's punting unit can be a liablity. If Thoma plays his best, OSU should have field position advantage much of the game. Our offense often needs a short field drive to get things going; whether by short punts or big Ray Small returns, we could get multiple opportunities. I'm hoping that we don't have to settle for FGs much, but I'm thinking you trust Pettrey from the low 50s in. He may not make em all, but I think in big games you have to trust your veterans to make plays.
The biggest advantage I see for UO is their offense makes you play run or pass on most downs. I think our nickel package will be on the field most of the game, with Hines close to the line more often than not. Two important things on D will be containing the edge on runs, and maintaining coverage/pressure when Masoli creates time on passes. UO will make some plays, the important thing is not allowing them to sustain drives. 2nd and longs, and 3rd downs will be a challenge for our D to read plays and not over-commit.
Overall, I think OSU's size advantage will win the game. The Buckeyes should be pushing guys around before the 4th Qtr. There is a possibility that UO could score enough early to prevent a late surge, but I think the D will hold them to 14 or less thru 2.75 Qtrs. A defensive score or a big ST play could set up the offense to only need one long scoring drive for a 4th Qtr lead. If the game is close in the final minutes, it could get real interesting. I think the Buckeyes are going to play their best football of the season on Jan. 1, and, contrary to what was said in the article earlier, I think OSU beats either of the teams that played on Thurs. night. Ohio State is much more disciplined than either of those teams. That will win this game more often than not.
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