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I had a horrific nightmare last night. The defense was getting absolutely shredded in every game and as surrendering 30 ppg or something.
We were getting gashed on the ground, the air and everything in between. It was like Cal in 2013 and Maryland in 2018.
I woke up in a cold sweat panicked and sought my 8 year old daughter for psychological safety.
Shit felt so real.
We were getting gashed on the ground, the air and everything in between. It was like Cal in 2013 and Maryland in 2018.
I woke up in a cold sweat panicked and sought my 8 year old daughter for psychological safety.
Shit felt so real.
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Been seeing a lot of people weirdly lukewarm on the defense which is surprising to me I guess. Yeah they didn't look like a generational defense from the jump but they definitely looked like they'll be a Top 5 unit by the end of the year. They honestly looked better than I thought. Other than the trick play there weren't any huge busts like we'd usually see.
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I think people will overreact to things they see, and Ohio State fans (I know everyone does) tend to forget the other team is going to give Ohio State its best shot right out of the gate, even in bodybag games.
I seriously doubt the defense did anything but basic stuff yesterday - I didn't get to watch much until the 4th quarter. If Ball State's coaches have any talent whatsoever, they know there would be some basic cover 3 defense going on most the day with not a lot of blitzing. Again I didn't see a lot, but if the tackling was good, the schematic stuff doesn't bother me much.
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Captain Buckeye
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I thought they did exactly what they were supposed to do. Tons of pressure and no rushing lanes vs a team with a QB that’s mobile and the strength of their team being their OL.
There were comments by the commentators that a good QB makes OSU pay for certain things and they can get right off with that. There were zero busts in coverage and Ball State was lucky we didn’t have 6+ sacks.
The secondary is going to be the best in the country. The question I have is the end opposite Jackson and how will the LBs hold up vs an elite offense. Atkinson looked no different to me than he did last year. However, Wilder on the other hands is different. I’d like to see him wide on pass downs not inside.
There were comments by the commentators that a good QB makes OSU pay for certain things and they can get right off with that. There were zero busts in coverage and Ball State was lucky we didn’t have 6+ sacks.
The secondary is going to be the best in the country. The question I have is the end opposite Jackson and how will the LBs hold up vs an elite offense. Atkinson looked no different to me than he did last year. However, Wilder on the other hands is different. I’d like to see him wide on pass downs not inside.
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People might get caught up on the 1 team sack stat but their 330lb quarterback definitely didn’t have much time at all. Would be more curious about the hurries data if there are any.
For their first game as a unit I don’t see how anyone could be bothered. They were very sound but I’ll admit the front looked pretty lacksadasical.
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The 1st 2 wks of the OSU season, this defense will face 2 the most athletic QBs on the roster
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Captain Buckeye
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Was listening to the Bill and Doug show and they raised a few good questions.
They went through six players who should be playing more.
There’s some obvious answers.
For defense they were pretty ruthless about the end opposite Jackson. They feel that we basically play with 10 players on the field because the end opposite #2 provides nothing. They want to see Wilder there who ranks 10th in QB pressure rate.
They also said, both Alford and Pettijohn should be starters with Payton going back to his role from last year.
I have to say I agree with them on all of it. They have to get players in the front seven who can create havoc. Those three I think can do that.
Thoughts?
They went through six players who should be playing more.
There’s some obvious answers.
For defense they were pretty ruthless about the end opposite Jackson. They feel that we basically play with 10 players on the field because the end opposite #2 provides nothing. They want to see Wilder there who ranks 10th in QB pressure rate.
They also said, both Alford and Pettijohn should be starters with Payton going back to his role from last year.
I have to say I agree with them on all of it. They have to get players in the front seven who can create havoc. Those three I think can do that.
Thoughts?
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I think our starting linebacker play is really average and will need to improve. Two games in, I can't see what phase of the game they are elite (thumping against the run, keeping contain on mobile QBs, defending the middle of the field in the pass game, pass rush?). I think they are pretty average at all of it which comes apart against teams that are elite at something on offense.
I would prefer a chance to be elite at some phases of linebacker play, even though it means tradeoffs in other phases. I think that means personnel. Then you can at least play chess.
I would prefer a chance to be elite at some phases of linebacker play, even though it means tradeoffs in other phases. I think that means personnel. Then you can at least play chess.
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