scarletngray
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CalvinistBuck;1616383; said:While much of the chest thumping has revolved around the alleged high-power Duck offense and the stout Buckeye defense, it may be the perceived weaknesses of these two teams that have a greater role in the outcome of this game. In my humble opinion, if tOSU offense is opportunistic and productive, the Buckeyes should win.
Since I'm interested in discussing and predicting strategy, which of the two approaches do you think the Buckeyes will employ on offense and why?
A) Along the lines of typical Tresselball, the Bucks will try to establish a power running attack at the outset. They will dare the Ducks to stop the run and utilize a game plan that reduces risk in order to limit turnovers and win the field position battle.
B) The Tressel-led Bucks will come out throwing the ball and make an attempt to deviate from their typical power running game. In an effort to stretch the field, the Buckeyes will try to establish a passing game in order to set up a solid running attack.
To suppose that tOSU offense will seek to have a balanced attack of running and passing is too easy. If you think the two options above are not satisfactory, then would you predict that JT will be conservative or modify current tendencies and take risk?
I imagine that it is going to be based upon what Oregon is showing on Defense. If they are stacking the line, then I see Tress throwing the ball to loosen up the D. If Oregon comes out in a base D then Tress runs the ball down their throats, throwing in occassional passing plays just to keep Oregon's D honest and guessing.
I imagine that Oregon is going to crowd the line though, because it is the only strategy that has worked. Therefore, I see Tress opening up the game with some short to intermediate passes, maybe even a deep ball to let the Ducks know that they are not going to get away with stacking the box.
It's going to be a fun game to watch...
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