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2017 tOSU Offense Discussion

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OHIO STATE'S PASSING GAME CONTINUES TO EVOLVE IN BLOWOUT WIN OVER UNLV

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For the second week in a row, the Ohio State pass offense accounted for more than 300 yards, but this time it looked a little different.

A week after moving the ball against Army's defense with a number of run-pass options and throws outside the hash marks, the Buckeyes countered by attacking the middle of the field against UNLV in a 54-21 victory.

Senior quarterback J.T. Barrett completed 12 of 17 passes for 209 yards and five touchdowns against the Rebels, two of which came on throws over the middle to K.J. Hill and Johnnie Dixon. While there was still a long touchdown pass off an RPO read to Parris Campbell, the Buckeyes threw in behind the bubble screens on multiple throws, countering what the Rebels assumedly prepared for after watching film.

"A lot of those were still bubbles, the middle, if you can see that, that's actually concept where the bubble screen, and then you can see number two coming in," Urban Meyer said after the game. "So, if (they) start jumping the bubble we have complements out there."

Ohio State threw for 474 yards and seven touchdown passes against UNLV, both school records. Dwayne Haskins chipped in 228 yards, two scores and an interception while Joe Burrow finished with four completions for 37 yards. The Buckeyes likely would have had two more touchdown passes had it not been for fumbles by Campbell and Rashod Berry at or near the south goal line, both of which were recovered by UNLV.

Barrett said the performance by the Ohio State passing game, albeit against a subpar UNLV defense, is important for building confidence and continuity offensively.

Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...-continues-to-evolve-in-blowout-win-over-unlv
 
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Taosman said:
And seemingly all of a sudden we have a bunch of weapons on offense...............
Amazing what a good offensive co-ordinator can do!
Release the hounds, coach Wilson!
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We're certainly moving in the right direction and I agree there's folks stepping up particularly at WR, but the first half of that PSU game will tell us everything.

I think there's a 50/50 chance the PSU game will have this look at the half.

1. 75 yards total offense, JT has 10 carries, and we are down 10-7

2. We have rushed for 135 yards (275 yards total), Parris has a long play, and Dobbins is near 100 yards. We are up 17-10

Just at this point its hard to be confident we can do this when it counts.
 
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One thing is very clear. It will be damn interesting seeing how this offense evolves. For better or worse it will be interesting.

One thing I missed entirely in predictions for this season is the lack of involvement by McCall. I thought he would be a major weapon. I guess the nagging injury has really impacted him.
 
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Bestbuck36 said:
Most people were too busy bitching yesterday, at least some, to realize it was the single greatest passing game in OSU history. Pretty damn good in my book.
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I won't bitch, but I'm not sure on the passing offense actually being improved vs just working against inferior competition.

If they can throw effectively against Penn State in a month, i'll be convinced, but until then I remain cautious on getting excited about it.
 
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It's all about baby steps that are moving forward. Peak in week 10 or 12, not week 4. I think that Wilson has started to figure out how to adjust where the offense can follow along. That takes time sometimes.

Getting to the playoffs is a bit of luck and being very good at the same time. We didnt have any luck and werent very good against OU. Let's see what happens towards the end of the year.
 
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URBAN MEYER PLEASED WITH PROGRESS OF OHIO STATE'S OFFENSIVE LINE

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Ohio State coach Urban Meyer believes the success or failure of his football team each year is directly tied to how well the Buckeyes’ offensive line performs.

That’s what Meyer points to when he looks back at his first season at Ohio State in 2012. How did the Buckeyes go 12-0 that season after going just 6-7 the year before? The Buckeyes didn’t have a great defense this year, Meyer said, but they did have a dynamic quarterback in Braxton Miller and perhaps most importantly, a great offensive line. The unit improved significantly in Ed Warinner’s first year as offensive line coach, as left tackle Jack Mewhort, left guard Andrew Norwell and center Corey Linsley all developed into players who are still playing in the NFL today.

On the other end of the spectrum, Meyer also points to his offensive line when assessing what went wrong for the Buckeyes last season. With three first-year starters on the unit and a first-year offensive line coach in Greg Studrawa, Ohio State struggled significantly last season in pass protection, particularly in its two losses to Penn State and Clemson.

"We are an offensive line-driven program," Meyer said during his press conference on Monday. "I think any coach would stand in front of you and say if your offensive line becomes the best in the conference, you're probably going to win the conference. And last year we were not, and we did not."

Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...d-with-progress-of-ohio-states-offensive-line
 
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