If the loss of Vince young (1person) and the maturing of Troy Smith (1person) is going to completley change the outcome of the game, then by all means explain to me how the loss of 9 (NINE) starters on defense gives you so much confidence, and don't give that B.S about replacements having some experience. Texas will have 8 (eight) starters on defense, so you know what,,, Troy Smith dang well better be improved, or he's going to be running backwards all day.
P.S. The tight end position, that you pass off so easy, cost you the game last year, and Texas is LOADED at TE. >>>>>Remember this name Jermichal Finley.
P.S. Don't even bring team speed to the table against Texas, we are a fr--king olympic track team.
P.s I didn't even mention kicking game,,,, If you rush our punter, you better be sure and get him,,, he's the second fastest guy on our team.
How many times do you have to ask this question???
The most important single position on the football feild is QUARTERBACK.
I will say it again. If Vince Young were unable to go for Ohio State, Oklahoma State and USC Texas loses all three of those games.
There is a monumental difference between a quarterack with 0 pass attempts in
ANY college football games and guys with starting experience on the defense.
You keep hanging your hat on the "only 2 returning starters" but that is not exactly accurate.
Jay Richardson is a 5th year senior and has mulitple starts throughout his career.
Malcomb Jenkins STARTED 6 games at corner for Tyler Everett when Tyler got injured. Jenkins finished last season 7th in tackles.
John Kerr was a phenom at IU where he led his team in tackles before transfering to OSU. John is also a 5th year senior
A look at the defensive depth charts shows the following.
DE Lawrence Wilson, Sophmore played as the season progressed and had a fine Fiesta bowl coming out party. Played in 10 games in 2005
DT Quinn Pitcock Senior. Nuf said... almost certain all conference possible all american
DT Dave Patterson Senior. Played DE out of position moved back inside. Almost certain all conference.
DE Jay Richardsonn 5th year senior played in all 12 games last season
OLB James Laurinaitis Sophmore Started 2 games. Michigan and ND played in all 12 games.
MLB John Kerr 5th year senior played in all 12 games.
OLB Marcus Freeman Sophmore was injured last season.... physical freak always around the ball.
DB Malcomb Jenkins Sophmore 6'1 202 (4.43 per rivals) Started 6 games played in all 12
Safty Jamario O'Neil 6'1 190 (4.4 per rivals)Played in 11 games
Safty Nick Patterson 6'2 200 (4.5 per rivals) Played in all 12 games.
Corner Kurt Coleman 5' 11 195 (4.4 per rivals) Freshman who enrolled early and has shined. This spot is still up in the air between 3 guys. Andrew Amos 6 1 180 (4.45 per rivals) Shut down Mario Manningham in the Ohio All Star HS game. R Freshman.
Starting experince is just that. Richardson, Jenkins and Kerr ALL have started. If you dont like that, thats your problem but it doesnt change the truth of that.
No where as ANYONE said OSU's defense was as good or going to be as good as Texas. What every buckeye fan IS saying is that you are seeing only what you want to see.
Name 1 time that Jim Tressel has ever feilded a team that wasnt at least top 20 in scoring defense in the 5 seasons he has been at Ohio State..... YOU CANT.
This season will be no different.
You had best hope that your Oline can give your quarterbacks to be totally comfortable because if the OSU defense can get to them, Texas will be in big, big trouble.
