BB73;1743720; said:
You are clearly out of the loop. To the right of that photo is a second, three-man sled - exclusively for the TE and two WRs.
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You are clearly out of the loop. To the right of that photo is a second, three-man sled - exclusively for the TE and two WRs.
amybuckeye
amybuckeye
stowfan;1747056; said:
Not to be a downer, but since Tressel and Bollman have been here I've come to expect the same thing from the O-line. I don't think a National Title is out of the question but lets hold our expectations back regarding the O-line being "bad ass". Think back to what have you observed with the O-line over the years.
Typically, the line struggles at the begginning of year. Usually by the 8-9 game of the season they have had their low moments as a unit and they begin to come together. By the Michigan game they are a well oiled machine and they push Michigan around at the line of scrimmage. The bowl games are a mixed bag I guess depending on who they play. Typically the OT's struggle in the bowl games with pass pro or they do ok.
Other past years O-line observations:
1. During the offseason some of the lineman do goofy things with their hair or they come to camp overweight and look sloppy.
2. Typically their is one really bad apple/idiot/ slacker/drunk/partier/trouble maker/comedian/odd ball or what ever you want to call them that causes problems. Boone, Tyson Walter etc. etc., hell you can trace these characters all the way back to Rob Murphy who has passed this tradition on like a virus.
3. At some point during the season while the O-line is struggling, discussion will begin about getting rid of Bollman (which I would not disagree) There will be talk about his zone blocking scheme not working and "how on earth do you not use a blocking sled during practice".
4. Our OT's will uninspire and underwhelm most of us as many times they should be playing guard.
5. During bowl games, some of the O-linemen look like they've drank too much egg nog during Christmas break.
6. At no point during the season does the O-line come out of the huddle looking like they are ready to fire off the ball. Sorry, but I can't think of one time were they came out of the huddle looking like all five were angry lineman. Sometimes I think the lack of "velocity" as Tressel put it is due to the coaches taking their sweat old time getting the plays into the huddle and the lack of the fire in O-linemen's bellies at times is due to Tressel and or Bollman's tendancy to kill offensive momentum.
7. Way too many times during the year, the guards pull and get knocked back into the backfield usually colliding with a RB or the QB.
8. Our centers have been better than average, that is for sure....I guess I have to credit Bollman for something.....
9. The offensive guards have been mostly anoymous.
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Wow, I don't think it's possible to stick more lazy, bile-filed stereotypes into one post.
Like clockwork.
So?
Something the contributors haven't done for multiple years now.
There are a lot of ways to express your opinion or disappointment about the offensive line (which is fine and common), but trashing kids is not allowed here, let alone lumping together every other team (including this one) to fit your weak stereotype list.
Shocking. Please tell me more, we aren't clear on your hatred for Bollman.
I haven't seen many college lines that achieve that.
And when Cordle & Shugarts play well, amybuckeye is nowhere to be found.
Nice, more fat insults. I don't remember any of our 09 starters looking that way.
Now you're getting off on a tangent. The time management leaves a lot to be desired, but I wouldn't label that as a major factor in their breakdowns.
That's more on playcalling and situations than the line play imo.
How sad that it's that painful for you to praise your own team's coach. It reminds me of chats with UM fans when they begrudgingly praise Pryor for something, but only when surrounded by plenty of insults to counteract them.
Boren & Browning were quite good, but I wouldn't want you to strain yourself complimenting your team's coach twice in one day
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Buckskin86
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Holes opening up on offensive line
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
By Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Dispatch file photo
Andrew Miller, center, is dealing with a left elbow injury.
If the competition for Ohio State's offensive left tackle position was a pay-per-view fight, buyers might feel ripped off. For the second straight season, it appears the bout may have been stopped early.
In 2009 and again this preseason, Mike Adams and Andrew Miller were rotating day by day, with no clear winner emerging.
Last year, Adams was hit with a two-game suspension for undisclosed disciplinary reasons to start the season. Halfway through preseason, he was dropped to third team, awarding the opening-day job to Miller by default.
This past weekend, it was Miller's turn to suffer untimely adversity. A painful left elbow forced him out of the jersey scrimmage Saturday.
"It's an issue I've had for a little while; I'm not exactly sure what's going on," Miller said. "I think it's just a little inflamed because of how much we're hitting. It becomes a thing of me losing strength in my arm, and so obviously, when that happens, it's bad for me and it's bad for the team.
"But once we're not practicing so much, things should quiet down."
Holes opening up on offensive line | BuckeyeXtra
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k2onprimetime
All in
Mike Adams got beat a few times but other than that the line was solid. Many teams will look good against marshall, let's see how we do against miami's line
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ArmyVet83
Prepare yourselves. For now, I summon...the end!
The line did very well last night. But the best blocker last night IMO was Zach Boren. That guy knocked some guys on the asses on runniing plays and he picked up some blitzes very nicley. Overall blocking was very good. Both tackles got beat a few times. Adams more that Shugarts.
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1926Buckeyes
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I watched a little more than the first quarter, and I thought for the most part the OL was looking very good. The created a good pocket for Pryor on almost every passing play and opened up some huge lanes for Saine on runs. They did what a top OL is supposed to do, they dominated an average opponent. I think they're going to be a great unit before the end of the year.
I was also impressed with #44 Boren I think he'll go down as one of the great blocking FBs in OSU history.
I was also impressed with #44 Boren I think he'll go down as one of the great blocking FBs in OSU history.
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GomerBucks
Gomer
The game had me grinning ear to ear most of the night. This is the best I have seen them look. Hands Down. They looked wonderful. I am not just saying that because they beat up on Marshall. Having previously spent two seasons with the Bucks working in the OLine room, reviewing film, drawing schemes, grading games and scrimmages... These boys looked better last night than ever.
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Diego-Bucks
Lost in Canada
My impression was that the Pryor sack was Adams' fault, and he missed his assignment on just a few plays. I think most of us will have an eye on Adams more than the rest of the line, just because of our lack of consistency at the LT spot. He has my vote of confidence though going into the Miami game.
Our run-block wasn't quite there yet as a unit, but the pass-protection was stellar. That being said, when it came together on Saine's run, that is what we can do this year thanks to some stellar interior linemen. Adams' was more consistent than I've seen him in the past (albeit limited action) and I have high hopes for being able to maul down the Big Ten's d-lines this year.
Our run-block wasn't quite there yet as a unit, but the pass-protection was stellar. That being said, when it came together on Saine's run, that is what we can do this year thanks to some stellar interior linemen. Adams' was more consistent than I've seen him in the past (albeit limited action) and I have high hopes for being able to maul down the Big Ten's d-lines this year.
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