2024 tOSU Offense Discussion

[1926Buckeyes]

Yeah, play action passes will be the passing game the rest of the way, IMO. And quick outs and slants.
But isn't this something that's Kelly's calling card while at Oregon? I don't remember him having massive, elite OL, but quick strike offenses, and creative ways to run the ball.

If they can go back to being really RPO heavy like earlier in the season, it could help as well.

 

[pnuts34]

If they can go back to being really RPO heavy like earlier in the season, it could help as well.

Just get the playbook from Urban when JT was the QB

 

[1926Buckeyes]

Just get the playbook from Urban when JT was the QB

Hopefully just avoid rushing Howard much until Indiana and Michigan.

 

[Mike80]

Just get the playbook from Urban when JT was the QB

Nah - JT was getting hit 300+ times per year. I'd rather not see that right now. JT was a tank, Howard isn't quite that build

 

[pnuts34]

Nah - JT was getting hit 300+ times per year. I'd rather not see that right now. JT was a tank, Howard isn't quite that build

I thought he was like 6'4 250! If so, that's even bigger than JT. IJS

 

[Mike80]

I thought he was like 6'4 250! If so, that's even bigger than JT. IJS

Howard's a big dude no doubt, but there's more surface area to hit on him too.

JT was like 6'1 and 235/240 himself. More compact and a body type that took the beating a bit easier.

 

[ScriptOhio]

"I thought the fact that our offensive line had zero false starts or holding calls was big in the game."

 

[zbuck]

"I thought the fact that our offensive line had zero false starts or holding calls was big in the game."

In my weird conversation with Jay Paterno after the game he attributed the Oregon game experience as part of why we performed so well in Happy / Sad Valley. However we did it, I couldn't be more proud of the Buckeye players.

 

[sparcboxbuck]

"I thought the fact that our offensive line had zero false starts or holding calls was big in the game."

I remember thinking that after the game. Totally amazing in that place to not have a jump… and to do so with two guys playing in a position for the first time? It was huge.

 

[sparcboxbuck]

In my weird conversation with Jay Paterno after the game he attributed the Oregon game experience as part of why we performed so well in Happy / Sad Valley. However we did it, I couldn't be more proud of the Buckeye players.

So, on that note… did you tell him that you may or may not know Tug Spreewell?

 

[pnuts34]

 

[BB73]

Buckeyes still lead the nation in points per red zone possession at 6.44, the only non-score being the fumble over the pylon at Happy Valley. There are 30 TDs, 3 FGs, and 1 turnover involved.

They also lead the nation in that category defensively, allowing exactly 3 points per red zone possession. There are 6 TDS, 5 FGs, and 8 non-scores due to turnovers, missed FGs, and 4th down stops.

 

[scarletngray]

Buckeyes still lead the nation in points per red zone possession at 6.44, the only non-score being the fumble over the pylon at Happy Valley. There are 30 TDs, 3 FGs, and 1 turnover involved.

They also lead the nation in that category defensively, allowing exactly 3 points per red zone possession. There are 6 TDS, 5 FGs, and 8 non-scores due to turnovers, missed FGs, and 4th down stops.

Amazing stats. If we keep it up we should win out.
Chip has helped with play calling, but, by far, his greatest contribution has been in the red zone.

 

[ScriptOhio]

 

[ScriptOhio]

Just sayin': SAY WHAT!!!!..........

Ohio State football team is a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award

The Ohio State football team is a finalist for having the best offensive line in the country.

scarletandgame.com

In a surprising twist, the Buckeyes are actually a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award. That award is given to the best offensive line in the country every year. Never in a million years did any Ohio State fan think that it was possible they'd be a semifinalist for that award.