Game Thread Game Nine: Ohio State 40, Illinois 2 (final)

[Scarlet & Grey]

Did Pittman look banged up to anyone else? He played great, but he seemed to get up slow and gingerly after a lot of plays.

I noticed that as well. I saw him get up slow after many of his runs. He looked tired or something. But he obviously played well. I just hope durability is not an issue for him.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Not counting today:

<TABLE class=cnnContent cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class="cnnSmall cnnNoBold cnnHeader"><TD>Date</TD><TD class=cnnLeft>Opponent</TD><TD>Att</TD><TD>Yds</TD><TD>TD</TD><TD>Avg</TD><TD>Rec</TD><TD>Yds</TD><TD>TD</TD><TD>Avg</TD><TD>Yds</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>TD</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Sep. 03</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Miami (OH)</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>100</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>7.1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>5.0</TD><TD>105</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Sep. 10</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Texas</TD><TD>17</TD><TD>75</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>4.4</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.5</TD><TD>76</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Sep. 17</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">San Diego State</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>58</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>3.2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.0</TD><TD>58</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Sep. 24</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Iowa</TD><TD>28</TD><TD>171</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>6.1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.0</TD><TD>171</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Oct. 08</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Penn State</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>58</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>3.9</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>10.0</TD><TD>78</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Oct. 15</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Michigan State</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>101</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>5.6</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>21.0</TD><TD>122</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Oct. 22</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Indiana</TD><TD>26</TD><TD>133</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>5.1</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>10.0</TD><TD>153</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Oct. 29</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Minnesota</TD><TD>23</TD><TD>186</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>8.1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>16.0</TD><TD>202</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>2</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnNoBold cnnTotalsDark"><TD class=cnnRight colSpan=2>TOTALS</TD><TD>159</TD><TD>882</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>5.5</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>9.2</TD><TD>965</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>2</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

His durability isn't in issue.

today:

<TABLE class="cnnBorderBlack0111 cnnContent cnnSmall" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class=cnnNoBold><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnLeft cnnHeader" width=110>Rushing</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">ATT</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">YDS</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">AVG</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">LG</TD><TD class="cnnNoBorder cnnHeader">TD</TD></TR><TR class=cnnData1><TD class="cnnLeft cnnBold">Antonio Pittman</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>97</TD><TD>4.4</TD><TD>16</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>2</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

I noticed that as well. I saw him get up slow after many of his runs. He looked tired or something. But he obviously played well. I just hope durability is not an issue for him.

he's been looking that way since the beginning of the season. it's the ole jim brown tactic.

 

[Scarlet & Grey]

What were A.J. Hawk's stats this game? He seemed to be everywhere on the filed as usual.

 

[scarletngrey11]

Not counting today:

<TABLE class=cnnContent cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class="cnnSmall cnnNoBold cnnHeader"><TD>Date</TD><TD class=cnnLeft>Opponent</TD><TD>Att</TD><TD>Yds</TD><TD>TD</TD><TD>Avg</TD><TD>Rec</TD><TD>Yds</TD><TD>TD</TD><TD>Avg</TD><TD>Yds</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>TD</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Sep. 03</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Miami (OH)</TD><TD>14</TD><TD>100</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>7.1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>5.0</TD><TD>105</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Sep. 10</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Texas</TD><TD>17</TD><TD>75</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>4.4</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.5</TD><TD>76</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Sep. 17</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">San Diego State</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>58</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>3.2</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.0</TD><TD>58</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Sep. 24</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Iowa</TD><TD>28</TD><TD>171</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>6.1</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0.0</TD><TD>171</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Oct. 08</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Penn State</TD><TD>15</TD><TD>58</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>3.9</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>10.0</TD><TD>78</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Oct. 15</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Michigan State</TD><TD>18</TD><TD>101</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>5.6</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>21</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>21.0</TD><TD>122</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Oct. 22</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Indiana</TD><TD>26</TD><TD>133</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>5.1</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>10.0</TD><TD>153</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>0</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnData1"><TD class=cnnLeft>Oct. 29</TD><TD class="cnnWrap cnnBold cnnLeft">Minnesota</TD><TD>23</TD><TD>186</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>8.1</TD><TD>1</TD><TD>16</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>16.0</TD><TD>202</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>2</TD></TR><TR class="cnnSmall cnnNoBold cnnTotalsDark"><TD class=cnnRight colSpan=2>TOTALS</TD><TD>159</TD><TD>882</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>5.5</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>83</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>9.2</TD><TD>965</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>2</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

His durability isn't in issue.

today:

<TABLE class="cnnBorderBlack0111 cnnContent cnnSmall" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class=cnnNoBold><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnLeft cnnHeader" width=110>Rushing</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">ATT</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">YDS</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">AVG</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">LG</TD><TD class="cnnNoBorder cnnHeader">TD</TD></TR><TR class=cnnData1><TD class="cnnLeft cnnBold">Antonio Pittman</TD><TD>22</TD><TD>97</TD><TD>4.4</TD><TD>16</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>2</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Actually everyone knows that last year he wore down by the end of the season, hes even said so himself multiple times. Just because he can carry it fine the first 8 weeks doesnt mean that hes invincible and its not taking a toll on his body for the final 4...

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

<TABLE class="cnnBorderBlack0111 cnnContent cnnSmall" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class=cnnNoBold><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnLeft cnnHeader" width=110>Passing</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">CP-AT</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">YDS</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">TD</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">INT</TD><TD class="cnnNoBorder cnnHeader">RTG</TD></TR><TR class=cnnData1><TD class="cnnLeft cnnBold">Troy Smith</TD><TD>13-21</TD><TD>298</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>0</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>228.2</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

I'm glad they stuck with Smith, despite all the calls for Zwick.

 

[BearBuck27]

<TABLE class="cnnBorderBlack0111 cnnContent cnnSmall" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class=cnnNoBold><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnLeft cnnHeader" width=110>Passing</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">CP-AT</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">YDS</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">TD</TD><TD class="cnnBorderGray0100 cnnHeader">INT</TD><TD class="cnnNoBorder cnnHeader">RTG</TD></TR><TR class=cnnData1><TD class="cnnLeft cnnBold">Troy Smith</TD><TD>13-21</TD><TD>298</TD><TD>3</TD><TD>0</TD><TD class=cnnEndCell>228.2</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

I'm glad they stuck with Smith, despite all the calls for Zwick.

Scary thing is, Smith started 3/11. He finished the game with a ho-hum 10 completions on his last 10 attempts. Not bad...I guess.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Actually everyone knows that last year he wore down by the end of the season, hes even said so himself multiple times. Just because he can carry it fine the first 8 weeks doesnt mean that hes invincible and its not taking a toll on his body for the final 4...

RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G
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Ross,Lydell 9 117 507 32 475 4.1 4 68 52.8
Antonio Pittman 11 72 403 22 381 5.3 1 43 34.6


Last year's stats.

I know he said he wore down last year. Most Freshman do.

Anything else you'd like to add?

 

[NFBuck]

Troy deserves A LOT of credit for the way this offense has improved. His poise and patience is improving with each week. I've said we should stick with him all along. Thanks Troy!

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

Actually everyone knows that last year he wore down by the end of the season, hes even said so himself multiple times. Just because he can carry it fine the first 8 weeks doesnt mean that hes invincible and its not taking a toll on his body for the final 4...

yes, just because he's done a very good job so far does not mean that he's invincible. has anyone here claimed that he's invincible? yes, of course the first eight games have taken a toll on his body. the first eight games have taken a toll on all the players' bodies. however, last year was last year, and pittman was a freshman then. another year of experience and work will likely yield a more resilient runner. all running backs show wear toward the end of the season, but i have yet to see anything from pittman that shows he's wearing down more relatively. if you search pittman posts, you'll see that much earlier in the season posters were commenting about his getting up slowly and gingerly. nothing to worry about.

 

[NFBuck]

yes, just because he's done a very good job so far does not mean that he's invincible. has anyone here claimed that he's invincible? yes, of course the first eight games have taken a toll on his body. the first eight games have taken a toll on all the players' bodies. however, last year was last year, and pittman was a freshman then. another year of experience and work will likely yield a more resilient runner. all running backs show wear toward the end of the season, but i have yet to see anything from pittman to shows he's wearing down more relatively. if you search pittman posts, you'll see that much earlier in the season posters were commenting about his getting up slowly and gingerly. nothing to worry about.

Exactly, and if he was "wearing down" I think he'd be a little easier to tackle at this point. On almost every run he is chugging forward for an extra yard or two after being hit. And that first TD jaunt was the best run we've seen out of an OSU back in some time.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Exactly, and if he was "wearing down" I think he'd be a little easier to tackle at this point. On almost every run he is chugging forward for an extra yard or two after being hit. And that second TD jaunt was the best run we've seen out of an OSU back in some time.

I liked his first one, where HE delivered the blow. Guys who are hurtin too much don't lower the boom like that.

 

[NFBuck]

I liked his first one, where HE delivered the blow. Guys who are hurtin too much don't lower the boom like that.

My bad, that's the run I meant. :!

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

My bad, that's the run I meant. :!

It's cool.

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

I liked his first one, where HE delivered the blow. Guys who are hurtin too much don't lower the boom like that.

what nearly impressed me more than his lowering the boom was the balance with which he was able to do it. i saw virtually no recoil on pittman's part. most running backs would absorb a lot of the hit and either be bounced out of bounds or at least slowed down for the defenders to approach. pittman just went on with his business.