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Galvin’ized Takeaways: Buckeyes soar past Bowling Green in season opener
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If you went into this game expecting to see plenty of mistakes by the Buckeyes, I am sorry you were disappointed. With the most inexperienced team in the FBS, the Buckeyes were sure to have a few growing pains. Luckily they all happened in the first few possessions. After that they went on to have a game that most people won’t soon forget.
After a little turbulence in the opening possession, the offense really took off and showed no mercy toward the Bowling Green State Falcons. The Buckeyes finished a record-setting day by piling up 776 total yards — breaking the previously held record of 716 yards set in 1930 against Mount Union.
J.T. Barrett showed why he should be on everyone’s short list for the Heisman this year. The junior signal-caller went 21 for 31 with 349 yards passing. Barrett also set a record of his own by scoring 7 total touchdowns (6 passing and 1 rushing). What makes it even more impressive is the fact that he did all this in just two and a half quarters.
With Zeke off to the NFL, there was a lot of speculation about his replacement. The tandem backfield of Mike Weber Jr., and Curtis Samuel didn’t let Buckeye fans down. Weber made a serious statement with his first run by breaking a tackle and then running through another defender. He ended the day with 19 carries for 136 yards. Curtis Samuel was all over the field for the Buckeyes; he rushed for 84 yards, but he also had 177 yards receiving.
The only real negative that I saw while watching the game was ball security. Barrett’s pick six, Wilson muffing a punt and Weber losing the ball after being tackled. Those mistakes prove that there is still room to get better for the play makers on the offensive side of the ball. Had the muffed punt not gone out of bounds, and the loose ball been a fumble, this score could have been a little closer.
We didn’t get to see much of the defense since they were on the field for 21 minutes, but what we did see was very promising. The secondary was playing lights out, only allowing 175 yards through the air and collecting three interceptions. The most impressive coming from Malik Hooker with a one-handed tipped deflection that he turned into an interception. The Silver Bullets only allowed 69 yards on the ground against the pass-heavy Bowling Green offense.
COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 3: Curtis Samuel #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes slips past James Sanford #4 of the Bowling Green Falcons to score a touchdown during the third quarter on September 3, 2016 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Bowling Green 77-10. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Buckeye Leaves
Offense: Curtis Samuel
After the game Coach Meyer called the junior from the Bronx his first true hybrid player. Samuel proved he is ready to be the x-factor on offense in 2016. He definitely showed that he is willing (and able) to take on the responsibility of the offensive work horse. His 261 total yards and three touchdowns proved that he is going to be a vital part of the 2016 season.
Defense: Malik Hooker
Did you see this man get up in the air higher than air jordan or any of the Michigan defenders that wore the jumpman on their Uniforms on Saturday? Malik Hooker is a gifted athlete that is quickly molding into a strong defensive back. He had four solo tackles and two interceptions on Saturday to go with several pass break ups.
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Ken Galvin via our good friends at Buckeye Battle Cry
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
If you went into this game expecting to see plenty of mistakes by the Buckeyes, I am sorry you were disappointed. With the most inexperienced team in the FBS, the Buckeyes were sure to have a few growing pains. Luckily they all happened in the first few possessions. After that they went on to have a game that most people won’t soon forget.
After a little turbulence in the opening possession, the offense really took off and showed no mercy toward the Bowling Green State Falcons. The Buckeyes finished a record-setting day by piling up 776 total yards — breaking the previously held record of 716 yards set in 1930 against Mount Union.
J.T. Barrett showed why he should be on everyone’s short list for the Heisman this year. The junior signal-caller went 21 for 31 with 349 yards passing. Barrett also set a record of his own by scoring 7 total touchdowns (6 passing and 1 rushing). What makes it even more impressive is the fact that he did all this in just two and a half quarters.
With Zeke off to the NFL, there was a lot of speculation about his replacement. The tandem backfield of Mike Weber Jr., and Curtis Samuel didn’t let Buckeye fans down. Weber made a serious statement with his first run by breaking a tackle and then running through another defender. He ended the day with 19 carries for 136 yards. Curtis Samuel was all over the field for the Buckeyes; he rushed for 84 yards, but he also had 177 yards receiving.
The only real negative that I saw while watching the game was ball security. Barrett’s pick six, Wilson muffing a punt and Weber losing the ball after being tackled. Those mistakes prove that there is still room to get better for the play makers on the offensive side of the ball. Had the muffed punt not gone out of bounds, and the loose ball been a fumble, this score could have been a little closer.
We didn’t get to see much of the defense since they were on the field for 21 minutes, but what we did see was very promising. The secondary was playing lights out, only allowing 175 yards through the air and collecting three interceptions. The most impressive coming from Malik Hooker with a one-handed tipped deflection that he turned into an interception. The Silver Bullets only allowed 69 yards on the ground against the pass-heavy Bowling Green offense.
COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 3: Curtis Samuel #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes slips past James Sanford #4 of the Bowling Green Falcons to score a touchdown during the third quarter on September 3, 2016 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Bowling Green 77-10. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Buckeye Leaves
Offense: Curtis Samuel After the game Coach Meyer called the junior from the Bronx his first true hybrid player. Samuel proved he is ready to be the x-factor on offense in 2016. He definitely showed that he is willing (and able) to take on the responsibility of the offensive work horse. His 261 total yards and three touchdowns proved that he is going to be a vital part of the 2016 season.
Defense: Malik HookerDid you see this man get up in the air higher than air jordan or any of the Michigan defenders that wore the jumpman on their Uniforms on Saturday? Malik Hooker is a gifted athlete that is quickly molding into a strong defensive back. He had four solo tackles and two interceptions on Saturday to go with several pass break ups.
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