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If guys can stay healthy then I don’t see why not. OSU had a very solid running game late in the season with Hayden and Trayanum. Henderson and Williams healthy is a great room
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I agree and the reputation of our starting Oline is that they are maulers in the run game. Time to use the passing game as the lightning and quick strikes while the running game punishes people all game long and runs the clock down and makes the yardage stats very lopsided!
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Agreed! Thats why I haven’t been as worried as some about the OL, because if they can find the best 5 to go with a healthy RB room, then I can see McCord easing into his job much better. And the OL gets to do what they do best, maul defenders!
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I am hoping for a healthy mix early on to get McCord or Brown acclimated. But obviously if there are issues with pass protection or the QB is not performing, we may need to lean on the run game at times. Good news is we should be able to do that with the talent we have in the RB room and and OL that I agree is likely better in run blocking overall.
Obviously the hope is that they are good at both or at least proficient enough in pass pro, especially with a crazy talented WR room...and I think that can happen. But one thing is for sure, they better have an improved run game this year with the depth and talent we have at RB.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Behind Enemy Lines: The defenses that will challenge Brian Hartline, Ohio State’s offense in his first year as play-caller
Ohio State’s offense has some questions, and these teams will challenge the Buckeyes and make them find the answers.The one common denominator of all these games is they are all on the road, a challenge that can catch any team off guard. With a new quarterback this season and an offensive line that has to find three new starters, there are a lot of questions that can be their own challenges.
You add to the mix a group of defenses that return a ton of experience, that could lead to some battles this season. Teams with experienced fronts are dangerous against a new offensive line, and if they can make whoever ends up starting at quarterback uncomfortable, the talented receivers could be rendered useless. This is obviously worst case scenario, but at the end of the day that can be possible.
There is also the question of how smooth the play-calling transition occurs. If Brian Hartline isn’t up to the task that could lead to even greater challenges. Given Ohio State’s offensive success since Day has got on to campus, that probably won’t be the case. The talent is great, but finding success against all these teams will be a challenge.
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ND and ttun will present challenges for sure, both will probably be top 10 defenses. Good news is we have time to calibrate and mesh the offense beforehand.
My only concern is if the OL talent and/or coaching is not there...there is no fix for that regardless of how the OL gels. Fingers crossed there, because I think if the OL can be above average then the offense will thrive.
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I won't worry about ttun until November and yeah it's lucky to get a couple games in before ND. I actually think PSU will be good again in front 7. We're also fortunate that these guys are more proven run blockers at least so that should protect the Offense some. The Defense being great would cure about everything though
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
College football preseason rankings 2013: Georgia, Michigan at Nos. 1-2; LSU, Texas in Greg McElroy top 10
4. OHIO STATE
There are very few questions at Ohio State, which has been among the nation's most consistent programs throughout the College Football Playoff era. But the most glaring uncertainty comes at the most important position on the roster as the Buckeyes remain without a clear No. 1 option at quarterback. Kyle McCord and Devin Brown are locked into a competition, and both present significant upside despite possessing minimal experience.“I’ve come to the realization that with some schools, I’m just not going to worry about the quarterback spot,” McElroy said. “When was the last time the quarterback spot at Ohio State was a legitimate liability? I don’t remember a time.”
Just sayin': Interesting comment ↑, 2 words Joe Bauserman
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College football preseason rankings 2013: Georgia, Michigan at Nos. 1-2; LSU, Texas in Greg McElroy top 10
4. OHIO STATE
There are very few questions at Ohio State, which has been among the nation's most consistent programs throughout the College Football Playoff era. But the most glaring uncertainty comes at the most important position on the roster as the Buckeyes remain without a clear No. 1 option at quarterback. Kyle McCord and Devin Brown are locked into a competition, and both present significant upside despite possessing minimal experience.
“I’ve come to the realization that with some schools, I’m just not going to worry about the quarterback spot,” McElroy said. “When was the last time the quarterback spot at Ohio State was a legitimate liability? I don’t remember a time.”
Just sayin': Interesting comment ↑, 2 words Joe Bauserman
McElroy was still playing when Bauserman was picking off coeds with throwaways...that's why he doesn't remember.
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Toutant and Avery medically retiring is not surprising, I wish them both the best. But giving a look over the roster, that's some serious collateral damage to depth at the OT position in the immediate future. Simmons is going to be the immediate recipient of playing time, but Baker could be next up if he pulls the trigger.
I would not be surprised to hear Donovan Jackson starts learning the RT position and maybe ends up there for the year...get the best 5 out there mentality, benefits him as well to have the versatility on film. Plus I have been of the opinion that despite the cliché "long arms and frame" rhetoric at OT, a lot of players have broke the mold on that one and especially at RT. Jackson is probably best suited at guard, but I would think he will be prepped to play tackle for the team's sake.
I would not be surprised to hear Donovan Jackson starts learning the RT position and maybe ends up there for the year...get the best 5 out there mentality, benefits him as well to have the versatility on film. Plus I have been of the opinion that despite the cliché "long arms and frame" rhetoric at OT, a lot of players have broke the mold on that one and especially at RT. Jackson is probably best suited at guard, but I would think he will be prepped to play tackle for the team's sake.
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I could live without ever seeing a single slow developing stretch run on short yardage ever again.
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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
Would guess that moving Donovan to OT would mean that the difference between him and his replacement (Ennok?) is a smaller spread than Donovan and whomever is penciled in at OT right now. Same at Center. Treyveon cannot get his hundred+ if there's not a hole for him to run through. Same for Myan etc. Don't care how talented the WR room is, if the QB doesn't have time to locate and throw, doesn't quite matter. We cannot assume that the OL will produce the necessary holes, or time in pass pro for the skill players to do their dance. Here's hoping....Go Bucks!
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