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Game Thread Game Two: #1 Ohio State 24, #2 Texas 7 (9/9/06)

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Ohio State coach Jim Tressel vs. Texas coach Mack Brown — Some Ohio State fans think Tressel blew it last season against Texas. They might be right. Using a quarterback tandem of Justin Zwick and Smith, Tressel seemed to ignore the fact that Smith rallied the Buckeyes into a winning position. Zwick was sent out for the final possession, lost a fumble, and that was that. Last season at this time, few people would give Brown an edge in the big-game coaching department. But things look different when viewed through a national-championship lens. Brown is more relaxed and better prepared for big occasions. EDGE: Mack Brown.
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I'm sorry, but there is no way that Brown gives an edge to UT over Tressel at OSU. Consider these facts:

against major rival (OU for UT, scUM for OSU):
Brown: 3-5 (.375)
Tressel: 4-1 (.800)

in bowl games
Brown: 5-3 (.625)
Tressel: 4-1 (.800)

BCS victories
Brown: 2 in 8 years
Tressel: 3 in 5 years

Classic example of a member of the media only remembering what happened 10 minutes ago.
 
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It's really nice right now (about 7:00 PM CST). Until Tuesday we were getting scorched with 100 degrees plus. It just depends on the weather patterns that change on a dime; there is even a chance of rain for Saturday.

Hope you have a great time here or there watching. I've seen quite a few Buckeye fans in downtown this afternoon.
 
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To expound on what was said earlier, I would like to expound a little.

It is true that there is a difference b/w practice speed, and game speed. The difference is that the "practice" guys won't be trying to knock him into next week. I would doubt if Mack even lets them touch him. How is he going to react after taking a hit like Hawk put on Vince last year? He will be getting hit, it might not be Hawk on Vince type, or a Darrion Scott type on Gesser, but he will be getting hit. I would imagine that they will hit him every chance they get if they think that they won't get flagged. Not dirty play, call it "situational awareness", they need to let him be "aware" that he is in a bad "situation". :wink:
 
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gregorylee said:
To expound on what was said earlier, I would like to expound a little.

It is true that there is a difference b/w practice speed, and game speed. The difference is that the "practice" guys won't be trying to knock him into next week. I would doubt if Mack even lets them touch him. How is he going to react after taking a hit like Hawk put on Vince last year? He will be getting hit, it might not be Hawk on Vince type, or a Darrion Scott type on Gesser, but he will be getting hit. I would imagine that they will hit him every chance they get if they think that they won't get flagged. Not dirty play, call it "situational awareness", they need to let him be "aware" that he is in a bad "situation". :wink:
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Thats quite a bit of expounding, I would think the game plan is ,stop the run, put McCoy on his backside as often as possible:biggrin:
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Austin...

It has been pleasant this week, but is getting warmer. High supposed to be 98, but humidity has been very low this week. It has been 85%, but this week has dropped to 30% average. Should be a nice evening, unless some rain comes in. Plan on grilling some Pittsburg,Tx hot links, which I haven't been able to do in over 2 months because of the heat. If any of you tOSU fans have time, stop and get some in most of the grocery stores in East Texas. They come all tied together, and leave them that way until they are done on the grill ! Just poke them with a fork a couple of times while they cook, otherwise the grease will make them explode!! LOL Once they are done, just separate them, and throw them between a piece of bread. Delicious, and heart healthy!!! LOLOL Hope you fans have a GREAT time visiting Texas, not just Austin. :biggrin:
 
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biggsj6030 said:
I was wondering if somebody could give me some more in depth info on Brown's replacement?
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It's either going to be Palmer or Foster.

Here's some info on # 29 Ryan Palmer

Speedy third-year defensive back who also is a member of the UT track and field team … played in 10 games at defensive back and on special teams in 2005 … made eight tackles with seven coming on special teams … gained valuable experience on the scout team as a redshirt in 2004.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2005)
Played in 10 games at defensive back and on special teams in 2005 … made eight tackles with seven coming on special teams … recorded one tackle in games against Rice, Missouri, Texas A&M and in the Big 12 Championship … posted two tackles against Oklahoma and Kansas … redshirted in 2004.

HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Anthony Criss at Bowie High … three-year starter at cornerback … a two-time first-team all-district pick in football who also was an all-state sprinter in track and field … played wide receiver as a prep junior and senior … tabbed first-team all-district (6-5A) as a senior … posted 45 tackles and four interceptions that year … also made 13 catches for 350 yards and five TDs … had five receptions for 105 yards and scored three TDs on a pass reception, an 85-yard kickoff return and a 75-yard interception return versus Martin during his senior year … earned first-team all-district honors as a utility player as a junior, starring both as a kick returner and cornerback … made 85 tackles and one interception and had five catches for 75 yards that year … was a starter and had two interceptions as a sophomore … also one of the state's top sprinters in track and field … finished fourth in the 100 meters and led his team to a victory in the 400 meter relay as well as a runner-up finish in the 800 meter relay at the Texas 5A state meet as a junior.

PERSONALBorn 9/11/85 in Dallas … full name is Ryan Michael Palmer … brother, P.J., played basketball at Tyler Junior College … a prep honor roll student who posted better than a 3.0 GPA … active in community service … participated in a clothes drive with the Bowie team during his sophomore year … enjoys video games.

Or

#28 Brandon Foster
An athletic and speedy fourth-year defensive back … served as the primary backup at right cornerback in 2004 and 2005 … played in all 13 games at right cornerback and on special teams in 2005 … posted 16 tackles, a TFL and a PBU … played in nine games at either CB or on special teams as a redshirt freshman in 2004 ... recorded four tackles and two PBU on the year … gained valuable experience as a redshirt in 2003.

SOPHOMORE (2005)Played in all 13 games at right cornerback and on special teams … part of a defense that ranked 10th nationally in total defense (302.9 ypg), eighth in scoring defense (16.4 ppg), fourth in pass efficiency defense (96.7) and eighth in passing defense (172.0 ypg) … posted 16 tackles, a TFL and a PBU … opened the season with a career-high five tackles against La.-Lafayette … recorded one tackle against Rice, Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado and Baylor … notched four tackles versus Kansas … scored his first career TD by recovering a blocked punt in the end zone and broke up a pass in the Big 12 Championship … added two tackles in Texas' 41-38 victory over USC for the National Championship.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2004)
Played in nine games at cornerback and on special teams and recorded four tackles and two PBUs … helped a defense that allowed just 320.1 yards per game (24th NCAA) and 17.9 points per game (18th NCAA) … opened the season with one tackle against North Texas … made two tackles versus Rice … had one tackle at Colorado … redshirted in 2003.

HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Anthony Criss at Bowie High ... a two-year starter at cornerback who also saw action at running back during his career … an all-district selection as a senior … recorded 42 tackles, two TFLs, four interceptions and two forced fumbles … also rushed for 140 yards and caught a 25-yard touchdown pass … posted 12 pass breakups, two interceptions and a pair of fumble recoveries as a junior … added 22 rushing yards on a pair of carries that season … a member of Bowie's 2003 Texas 5A Championship track and field team … ran on the 5A Champion 400m relay (40.06/No. 3 in U.S. history) and second-place 800m relay squads (1:24.13/No. 4 in U.S. history).

PERSONAL
Born 12/25/84 in Dallas … full name is Brandon Cornelius Foster … majoring in liberal arts … two-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Academic Honor Roll … named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in fall 2003 … an honor roll student … uncle, Barry, played running back for Arkansas from 1986-89 and for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1990-94 … Barry led the AFC with 1,690 rushing yards in 1992 … enjoys playing video games and working out in his spare time.



http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=15&change_well_id=17&member_id=66

:)
 
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bchorn said:
i've said it before on this thread and I'll say it again. Colt is going to surprise most buckeyes only because most it seems like buckeye fans have such low expectations for him this weekend. Is he going to play like a 5th year senior? No. But is he going to play like someone starting in his second college game? I don't think so either.
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That's what we said about Justin Zwick 2 years ago too..........look where that got us. :wink2:
 
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gregorylee said:
To expound on what was said earlier, I would like to expound a little.

It is true that there is a difference b/w practice speed, and game speed. The difference is that the "practice" guys won't be trying to knock him into next week. I would doubt if Mack even lets them touch him. How is he going to react after taking a hit like Hawk put on Vince last year? He will be getting hit, it might not be Hawk on Vince type, or a Darrion Scott type on Gesser, but he will be getting hit. I would imagine that they will hit him every chance they get if they think that they won't get flagged. Not dirty play, call it "situational awareness", they need to let him be "aware" that he is in a bad "situation". :wink:
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Or my favorite Wilhelm on Dorsey
 
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