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2010 Spring Football

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The botched snaps are a tiny bit concerning, but I'm not surprised about the offense. I think that we are doing a lot of new stuff this year. The staff obviously thinks Pryor and the offense can handle it and that's all that matters.

I don't see big reason to worry about the offense with what we're returning.
 
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KingLeon;1691956; said:
The botched snaps are a tiny bit concerning, but I'm not surprised about the offense. I think that we are doing a lot of new stuff this year. The staff obviously thinks Pryor and the offense can handle it and that's all that matters.

I don't see big reason to worry about the offense with what we're returning.
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Not to mention this will be one of the best front 7 defenses in the nation.
 
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RB07OSU;1691915; said:
Got word that the offense looked pretty bad in the jersey scrimmage, with the defense dominating. Lots of botched snaps and fumbles, with the line looking disoriented. Berry was a lone bright spot apparently. Soloman Thomas and Newman looked tough. I wouldn't be too concerned though, the offense just likely needs some more time to gell.
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Been saying it for a while...Solomon is about to have a breakout season as a third down rush end, and may even split some every-down snaps with Nathan Williams. Not sure how that fares for Keith Wells, but Solomon makes plays all the time in practice....
 
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MUBuck;1691962; said:
Not to mention this will be one of the best front 7 defenses in the nation.
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Should be when factoring in depth. Simon and Larimore are going to be tough inside, with Heyward and Williams on the outside. However, it really sounds like Thomas is seriously competing for the starting job with Williams...at the very least, I think you will see Thomas a lot in the fall. Can't wait to see what Fellows and Wells can do as well. Hopefully Goebel and Bellamy can mix it up for us inside. Plus we know the LB's are going to be tough...if Sabino starts hitting his potential and Sweat/Bell are healthy to provide depth, it will be among the best units in the country. Either way, I would like to see any OL in the country try to match up against that lineup this early in the spring and come out on top. Or even draw at that.

MaliBuckeye;1691938; said:
The defense is always ahead of the offense early on...
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Bingo. No surprises, though I wish it wouldn't have been quite so lopsided.

stkoran;1691937; said:
I'm not in panic mode or anything as this SCRIMMAGE doesn't mean much. However, RB, you think the O needs more time to gell? Isn't that the unit returning nearly everyone, while the D is experiencing some significant turnover and injuries?

In any event, the one thing that does sound somewhat concerning is that the snaps kept getting botched. Pretty surprising, as TP and Brew have been together for nearly two full seasons.

Overall, probably nothing to worry about. If the O looks this bad in fall practice, it will be another story.
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Could've explained that better...it's early in the year and it's tougher on the OL to get their calls together than it is for the DL, leading to confusion. Plenty of new plays to learn I'm sure and new blocking assignments. They should be fine in terms of experience playing together. With the botched snaps, I think that was moreso the backups but supposedly "all the QB's" were. But the OL "wasn't there" today apparently.

southcampus;1691923; said:
Is that supposed to be Newsome?
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Yeah my bad.
 
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Defense romps 78-24 in jersey scrimmage

By TIM MAY
This is how ugly today?s jersey scrimmage was for the Ohio State offense: The only touchdown on the chilly, blustery morning in Ohio Stadium was scored by defensive lineman John Simon.
That?s right, the offense was kept out of the end zone in the situational scrimmage which had it starting would-be drives anywhere from its three- to 50-yard line. In the instance of the Simon TD, that came courtesy of quarterback Terrelle Pryor not being able to handle a low shotgun snap on a third and three from his 10, then getting hit by defensive end Nathan Williams as he reached for the ball. The ball squirted out and Simon recovered in the end zone.
At that point, the rout was on. Due to a modified scoring system that awarded the defense points for forcing three-and-outs, turnovers gained, etc., it dominated 78-24. The offense?s only real scores came on two field goals, a 47-yarder by Ben Buchanan and a 35-yarder by Devin Barclay.
?That?s probably the most lopsided jersey scrimmage score I?ve seen,? OSU coach Jim Tressel said.
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Defense romps 78-24 in jersey scrimmage (Blogging the Buckeyes)

Defense Dominates to Retain Scarlet Jerseys.
By Brandon Castel

COLUMBUS ? With nine starters back on the offensive side of the ball, this was supposed to be the year where Terrelle Pryor and the offense finally had its way with their defensive counterparts.

It was supposed to be.

The Buckeyes lost five starters on defense this off-season, but it didn?t show one bit Saturday. Jim Heacock and his defense held on to the coveted Scarlet practice jerseys with a 78-24 thumping of the offense in the spring jersey scrimmage.

?That?s probably the most lopsided jersey scrimmage score that I?ve ever seen,? said Head Coach Jim Tressel, who is in his 10th spring at Ohio State.

?I think offensively, we had some issues with the quarterback-center exchange and when you have turnovers in our scoring system that can range anywhere from three to 12 points. You?re going to have a tough time catching up.?
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Defense takes no prisoners
Sunday, April 18, 2010
By Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

The Ghost of Great Defenses Past poked his head in the doorway and interrupted Ohio State coach Jim Tressel's news conference.

"Hey, the defense looks good, Coach," former OSU and current St.Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis said.

"You sparked them," Tressel responded. Then he explained, "(Laurinaitis) gave the pregame jersey scrimmage pep talk, and it was the most lopsided jersey win by the defense ever."

That's the positive way to spin what happened in Ohio Stadium yesterday after the defense thoroughly dominated the offense, winning 78-24 and earning the right to keep the scarlet practice jerseys. The defense teed off, registering 10 sacks and gaining five turnovers, including a John Simon fumble recovery in the end zone for the only touchdown.

The scoring system awarded the defense points for forcing punts and gaining turnovers, among other things, and the offense got points for first downs.

But the outcome is not the usual "glass half full" deal these scrimmages yield. This looked more like the offensive glass shattered. Not only did the offense not get into the end zone, but it struggled just to snap the ball. There were at least four botched center-quarterback exchanges.

In 30 series (115 snaps), the offense had just 15 first downs, one by penalty. None of the Buckeyes' four quarterbacks completed more than 36 percent of his passes, combining to go 14 of 43 for 155 yards with an interception.

"Today was just embarrassing," left tackle Andrew Miller said. "I think we've had the best spring as an offensive line since I've been here, and we fell apart today."
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Ohio State football: Defense takes no prisoners | BuckeyeXtra
 
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Spring wrap: Questions and answers

As we sail into three months of calm OSU football seas, I wanted to look back and share some thoughts and observations about spring ball.

This is not based just on the spring game -- in fact, I'd say it's not based much at all on the spring game. It's from watching 7 practices, the kick scrimmage, the jersey scrimmage AND the spring game.

I'm going to go position by position:
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Spring wrap: Questions and answers (Blogging the Buckeyes)
 
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Big Ten spring team recaps 2010 - Big Ten Blog - ESPN
Spring answers

1. Pryor ready for expanded offense: Ohio State fans have wanted the offense to open up, and they finally should get their wish this fall. Pryor built on his Rose Bowl performance with a solid spring, displaying improved footwork and rebounding nicely from some struggles in the jersey scrimmage to complete 8 of 12 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown in the spring game.

2. Sabino steps up: Ohio State returns two All-Big Ten linebackers in Ross Homan and Brian Rolle, but it needed a third player to step up and Etienne Sabino answered the call this spring. He spent the entire session with the first-team defense and finished things off with a game-high seven tackles and a forced fumble in the spring game.

3. Guiton provides insurance at QB: Pryor played through pain toward the end of last season and has proven to be durable at quarterback, but every team needs a backup plan and Ohio State might have found one with Kenny Guiton. He wasn't the Buckeyes' first choice for the 2009 recruiting class, but Guiton showed some promise in the spring game by tossing two touchdowns. Guiton certainly will push Joe Bauserman for the backup quarterback spot.

Fall questions

1. The kicking game: It seems sacrilegious to question the specialists on a Jim Tressel-coached team, but Ohio State has some legitimate concerns here. Devin Barclay couldn't separate from freshman Drew Basil, and the place-kicker competition will continue in fall camp. Ben Buchanan should lock up the starting punter spot, but he struggled a bit in the spring game.

2. Left tackle: Ohio State opened up the competition this spring and seemed to narrow it down to Mike Adams and Andrew Miller, with Adams as the frontrunner entering the summer. The competition will continue for some time, but the hope is the gifted Adams can finally step up and lock down a starting spot. Ohio State returns its other four starters up front and likely would rather have J.B. Shugarts stay at right tackle.

3. No. 3 pass-catching option: Some folks don't think this is a big deal in Tressel's offense, but if Ohio State really wants to open things up, Pryor needs a third target after Posey and Dane Sanzenbacher. Wideout Taurian Washington made a good case in the spring game with 83 receiving yards and a touchdown, and he'll compete with Chris Fields and most likely Duron Carter this summer. Tight end Jake Stoneburner also should be a much bigger part of the passing attack this season.

4. Running back rotation: I couldn't resist and had to toss in a fourth question for the fall. Brandon Saine and Boom Herron are two proven options, but Ohio State has plenty of depth and only one football to go around. Can Jaamal Berry, Jordan Hall or Carlos Hyde challenge the top two?
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