Game Thread Game One: #1 Ohio State 35, Northern Illinois 12 (9/2/06)

[buckeye247]

I root for the Buckeyes when they don't play NIU. Every game.

Now it's not like I root for them with a passion, but I cheer for them.

You'll find that out if I'm still here.

Luke, come to the darkside.

 

[Smurf]

Come on guys. It's not like he's rooting for "that team we dont speak of".

 

[NIU007]

Luke, come to the darkside.

Sounds like he's already there. [cue music for evil empire]

What is it you call that other team? Is it TTUN or TSUN?

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Sounds like he's already there. [cue music for evil empire]

What is it you call that other team? Is it TTUN or TSUN?

I call em them fuckers.

Either of those works, actually.. or scUM.

 

[OregonBuckeye]

Looks like NIU will have some serious competition in the MAC with CMU and Toledo. Both have been playing great. If CMU didn't keep fucking up they would've beaten Boston College.

 

[G-FORCE]

Looks like NIU will have some serious competition in the MAC with CMU and Toledo. Both have been playing great. If CMU didn't keep fucking up they would've beaten Boston College.

It's good to see.

Go MAC!

CMU's coach blew that game.

 

[buckeyeboy]

I don't know about the MAC doing well. Kent's getting destroyed at home against Minny, and I could've sworn that I read at least one preseason magazine that had them winning the MAC east. Also, Miami's losing at home to a NW team that shouldn't be very good at all this year.

 

[OregonBuckeye]

I don't know about the MAC doing well. Kent's getting destroyed at home against Minny, and I could've sworn that I read at least one preseason magazine that had them winning the MAC east. Also, Miami's losing at home to a NW team that shouldn't be very good at all this year.

Kent St. went 1-10 last year. I couldn't imagine anyone picking them to win anything.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Northwestern is no doubt playing very charged up considering Walker's memorial thingy before the game.

 

[sandgk]

I don't know about the MAC doing well. Kent's getting destroyed at home against Minny, and I could've sworn that I read at least one preseason magazine that had them winning the MAC east. Also, Miami's losing at home to a NW team that shouldn't be very good at all this year.

NIU is the consensus pick for the MAC though.

 

[ytownbuckeye]

without a doubt...

Wolfe doesn't sniff 100 yards and the Buckeyes put up at least 40

 

[OSUsushichic]

Wolfe doesn't sniff 100 yards and the Buckeyes put up at least 40

That's a tough call. We do have a young defense, but their OL sounds vulnerable. I think our D-Line will make a huge difference. Wolfe still might sniff 100. We shall see!

 

[jwinslow]

BN $
8/31

Roy Hall has a lingering ankle injury, he will not play vs NIU. Brian Robiskie will be the #3 WR.


Roy Hall is an extremely strong possesesion WR, and a veteran, but lacks great speed. Robiskie is an exciting, fast WR w/ good size and has been nipping at the heels of Roy'3 #3 spot all offseason.

 

[NFBuck]

BIG chance for ROBO to make a statement.

 

[G-FORCE]

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/niu/cs-060831rowcenter,1,4395822.story?coll=cs-home-headlines

Best part of the article:
"I know we will not be afraid, we will not be intimidated. Ohio State will know we're there."

-novak