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I'm not sure if it was the scheme or the player, but Burke was definitely getting pushed past his limits last night. A series after halftime might well have given Burke time to recover a bit.
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I was screaming for it, Mathews needed put in because whether Burke was just having a bad night or has just regressed. And as you said, maybe Burke comes back in after some rest and refocus. But to me that is just atrocious not to adjust and play a very talented and proven player over a guy that was getting exposed left and right. Maybe they look at film and start Mathews next week, or at least give him ample playing time, but it won't fix what happened last night.
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Onebuckfan
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He’s the only back up that is talented enough to get a shot. We need the returning vets to step up and play better.
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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
Really don't remember how many plays Jermaine got. Was too busy watching Burke get torched. That being said, hard to put in someone when Burke has done so much. And I'd bet vcash that he didn't want to come out either. Remember, the coaches are coaching for their jobs, as well as the players are playing for NFL contracts. If Burke was the best we've got, still would be hard to pull him in favor of a more untested DB. Careers have been lost over less.
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Unless there is some off the field issue or issues in practice, there is no excuse for this under the circumstances. Burke is probably the better player most days, but he certainly was not that night. I would even submit that Mathews should have been playing some even if Burke was killing it to keep guys fresh and because he is that good.
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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
OK, I get the fact that Knowles is the big cheese. Does anyone know with certainty that the DB coaches are allowed to substitute at their own discretion? Understand that there is a "plan", but how the parts fit is important as well. With such a loss, the rift between LJ and Knowles pretty much has had the bandage ripped off. The DL was not productive. No pressures? No sacks, hurries? Have our kids been reading the flowery stories the writers write about them? Knowles is a 'keep the #1s in' type of guy, and LJ is a 'keep the players fresh' kind of guy. Well, neither worked. Throwing fresh WRs at Burke, when he was gassed worked, and sending fresh DL folk at the same OL guys didn't. If the Buckeyes had gotten the W, would we be second guessing the coaching decisions? As have said, personally thought it was a weird game from the jump. Oregon got most of the breaks, (was that on-side kick the "plan", or just happen?), was the 12 man a plan or just a screw-up that worked out? Was the OPI a good call, or a convenient one? (Was the ball in the air, then it was DPI and announcer had it right, that tOSU WR was simply stronger). Here's hoping the players bounce back, and show their mettle. We'll see how well Day and Co can coach these kids up after a disappointment. Go Bucks!
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