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Game Thread Game Two: Ohio State 20, Akron 2 (Final)

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Jaxbuck;919010; said:
From reading the non-flaming stuff it seems they are very concerned with their kickoff, FG and PAT kicking. Appears they can't kick it very deep at all. That isn't a good sign for anyone playing us.

I think the new kickoff rules give a HUGE advantage to the schools who have more overall talent. The kind of athletes we have that are maybe in the 2 deep or just outside and running to cover/return kickoffs gives us a huge advantage over almost anyone we play. Especially the Akron's of the world.
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This maybe the week we see some kick-off returns from the likes of Saine, Robo and Hartline. Will Ray Small return and add to that depth? Let us not get too confident and rest on our heels. Every week needs to show signs of improvement all around.
 
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Wow, this guy went over just to say hello.

ZipsNation.Org -> Hola Zip fans

BTW, the clown that runs that joint had a press conference with Governor Stickland where he stood up in front of the crowd, announced that he would "be setting the pace" for the changes to the university system then made a cheap joke about hoping Ohio State "knows its place."

I'm sure that Stricland found that not only mature and classy but also very smart seeing that he had personally helped recruit Gee back to Ohio State and had already formally announced that Ohio State would be the new system's flagship.

For once, I'm hoping that Tressell unleashes hell and hangs a good old fashioned 70 point beatdown on our upcoming opponent.
 
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Jaxbuck;919010; said:
From reading the non-flaming stuff it seems they are very concerned with their kickoff, FG and PAT kicking. Appears they can't kick it very deep at all. That isn't a good sign for anyone playing us.

I think the new kickoff rules give a HUGE advantage to the schools who have more overall talent. The kind of athletes we have that are maybe in the 2 deep or just outside and running to cover/return kickoffs gives us a huge advantage over almost anyone we play. Especially the Akron's of the world.
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Yes, special teams are a concern. Missed extra point, field goal and blocked punt against Army.

Defense is the strong point with 8 starters returning.

Offense is young...only three starters returning. Two new quarterbacks, both sophomores.

Chris Jacquemain won the starting QB job, however, Carlton Jackson is also getting playing time. Jacquemain (Mentor) is more of a drop back guy...Jackson is more athletic run-out-of-the pocket style.

Hoping for a good, injury free game for both sides.
 
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zip81;919262; said:
Yes, special teams are a concern. Missed extra point, field goal and blocked punt against Army.

Defense is the strong point with 8 starters returning.

Offense is young...only three starters returning. Two new quarterbacks, both sophomores.

Chris Jacquemain won the starting QB job, however, Carlton Jackson is also getting playing time. Jacquemain (Mentor) is more of a drop back guy...Jackson is more athletic run-out-of-the pocket style.

Hoping for a good, injury free game for both sides.
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Welcome, zip81. Thanks for the comments, and we certainly agree on the last statement.
 
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ORD_Buckeye;919079; said:
Wow, this guy went over just to say hello.

ZipsNation.Org -> Hola Zip fans

BTW, the clown that runs that joint had a press conference with Governor Stickland where he stood up in front of the crowd, announced that he would "be setting the pace" for the changes to the university system then made a cheap joke about hoping Ohio State "knows its place."

I'm sure that Stricland found that not only mature and classy but also very smart seeing that he had personally helped recruit Gee back to Ohio State and had already formally announced that Ohio State would be the new system's flagship.

For once, I'm hoping that Tressell unleashes hell and hangs a good old fashioned 70 point beatdown on our upcoming opponent.
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Ohio schools at the Shoe under JT:

2001 Akron W 28-14
2002 Kent W 51-17
2003 BGSU W 24-17
2004 UC W 27-6
2005 Miami W 34-14
2006 UC W 37-7
2006 BGSU W 35-7
2007 YSU W 38-6

Win Loss record:8-0
Total Score: 274-88
Avg score: 34-11

Seeing the way they are acting so far I'm sure after the 21+ point loss we'll be hearing all about how the refs screwed them, if they just made this play or that, how overrated we are etc.

Typical little-mans complex so far.
 
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Jaxbuck;919275; said:
Seeing the way they are acting so far I'm sure after the 21+ point loss we'll be hearing all about how the refs screwed them, if they just made this play or that, how overrated we are etc.

Typical little-mans complex so far.
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Don't forget that they're going to "SHOCK THE WORLD!!!!!!!"

Yeah, after the Michigan debacle, anything can happen. However, if your rival gets beat by a 1-AA team, you sure as hell won't overlook anyone. Nobody wants to be next.
 
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R0CK3TM4NN;919278; said:

Yeah, after the Michigan debacle, anything can happen. However, if your rival gets beat by a 1-AA team, you sure as hell won't overlook anyone. Nobody wants to be next.
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Plus it's nice having a coach like Tressel, you know there are plently of things he can use to motivate the players each week to play their best. Fighting for positions (which was obviously the case against YSU, the post game film session could do wonders), poor play in certain areas ("push" from the O-Line in short yardage situations), and if nothing else, it's not like one game against YSU is going to erase the memory of last January in the players mind, bringing that up should be more than enough to motivate them to play their hardest each week.

Hopefully the players come out and play their hardest on Saturday, and I'm hoping to see the offensive line and Beanie come out with a chip on their shoulders and establish a dominant run game like we know they can.
 
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Buckeye86;919284; said:
Plus it's nice having a coach like Tressel, you know there are plently of things he can use to motivate the players each week to play their best. Fighting for positions (which was obviously the case against YSU, the post game film session could do wonders), poor play in certain areas ("push" from the O-Line in short yardage situations), and if nothing else, it's not like one game against YSU is going to erase the memory of last January in the players mind, bringing that up should be more than enough to motivate them to play their hardest each week.

Hopefully the players come out and play their hardest on Saturday, and I'm hoping to see the offensive line and Beanie come out with a chip on their shoulders and establish a dominant run game like we know they can.
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Coach Tressel is all class. I have a lot of respect for him. Have seen him coach many times at Youngstown...he's also a Zip!

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zip81;919289; said:
Coach Tressel is all class. I have a lot of respect for him. Have seen him coach many times at Youngstown...he's also a Zip!

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How do you figure? Last I checked he attended college at Baldwin-Wallace under his fathers coaching back in 1971.
 
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I love how ZipsNation.org talks TOO much trash about the "suckeyes" Brutus "the nut" and have ZERO respect for Ohio State, when here it's all respect for Akron. It's pretty sad really, and most of them over there are full of themselves.
 
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Buckeye89Fan;919299; said:
How do you figure? Last I checked he attended college at Baldwin-Wallace under his fathers coaching back in 1971.
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He earned his master's at Akron while a graduate assistant under coach Jim Dennison.

He then was a full-time coach at Akron until 1978.

fyi
 
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zip81;919305; said:
I don't agree with the smack either, however, I think your "full of themselves" opinion is inaccurate.
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Ok, but they are making assumptions based on the egg Michigan layed last week. Although I called that game and said Michigan would be upset, I'm not surprised Akron has jumped all over it. But if they honestly think they are going to beat Ohio State IN THE SHOE, they've got another thing coming.
 
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Buckeye89Fan;919307; said:
Ok, but they are making assumptions based on the egg Michigan layed last week. Although I called that game and said Michigan would be upset, I'm not surprised Akron has jumped all over it. But if they honestly think they are going to beat Ohio State IN THE SHOE, they've got another thing coming.
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Read between the lines. It's more frustration of having a steady diet of scarlet and gray always shoved down your throat.

Never say never, however, another good game like we had down there in '01 would make me happy.
 
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