Game Thread Game Two: Texas 25, Ohio State 22 (final)

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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9/8/05

A list of official and unofficial visitors for the Texas game...

 

[CleveBucks]

First row of B deck is great. Top row... not so much. Depending on what you paid, you may be better off scalping it to someone that doesn't know any better, then buying something not in B deck.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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9/8/05

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Calvin Johnson made a big splash

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Date: Sep 7, 2005

There are plenty of questions that fans want answered, and this weekly segment is your chance.
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Ask The Scouts </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Nearly every college football fan wants to see a true freshman become a sensation from the time they set foot on campus. Last year, Adrian Peterson became a sensation from the beginning at Oklahoma and Calvin Johnson with Georgia Tech, while James Davis looks to be the real deal at Clemson. Who is the most college-ready recruit in the class of 2006?

Allen Wallace - National: I believe New Jersey defensive back Myron Rolle, who just committed to Florida State last week, is an excellent example of a player who could contribute heavily as a freshman. He's notably physically mature and has tremendous size, listed at 6-foot-2, 215. Most anticipate he'll play one of the safety spots, although some college coaches have told me they believe Rolle might also fit in well as a linebacker. Either way, he'll have a better chance to get on the field if he can help in more than one spot.

Rolle is also one of the finer students you will find amongst the elite players. This gives him a mental edge as well and his transition into the college game may well go smoother because he plans to graduate early and jump-start his progress by playing spring ball. He could be making some very big plays for the Seminoles next season.

Jamie Newberg - National: There are several prospects that will be ready for big-time college football but the one guy I think that has a great chance to have an immediate Adrian Peterson/ Ted Ginn/ Calvin Johnson impact is our top rated prospect, Myron Rolle. Physically he is ready to play. Rolle graduates early and will participate in spring football which is absolutely huge for his transition to the college game. There are two factors to look at when trying to predict how quickly a player can adjust to the college game - depth chart at that school and how quickly does that prospect adjust to the speed of the game. Rolle, who recently committed to Florida State, walks into a great situation regarding the Seminole secondary. He will play their rover position and will battle a walk-on and Darius McClure. He could also play the free safety position in Tallahassee. As far as adjusting to the speed of the game that all depends on Rolle and is just impossible to predict that for him or any other prospect. But getting a chance to participate in spring ball will certainly go a long way towards his transition and development as a young but extremely talented player for the Florida State Seminoles.

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LeSean McCoy</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Bob Lichtenfels - East: I'd have to say LeSean McCoy, he is just so smooth and fluid. he is a star in the making and when you watch him he has that special franchise type look that a Peterson or a Ted Ginn has.

Chris Fetters - West: For my region, probably the most 'college-ready' is Seattle (Wash.) O'Dea safety Taylor Mays. When I think of 'college-ready' I think of players that have physically mature bodies, bodies that can handle the rigor of D1 right from the get-go. At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, in my opinion there's no question that Mays has the most mature physique of any high school player on the west coast.

Miller Safrit - East: Rolle has to be an obvious pick with his great college size for a safety and good speed and ability to learn <TABLE align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><TABLE width=150><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle>

Chris Wells</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>defenses quickly. Another guy that I like to make an impact has to be Percy Harvin. He already has the college speed and has grown into his physique enough to understand his strengths and weaknesses. I really think he could be a dynamite kick returner and wide receiver in open space.

Chris Pool - Midwest: When talking about which prospect is most college ready at this time, I think you have to start at the top. I don’t see any reason why running back Chris Wells doesn’t go to Columbus next year and get immediate playing time just like true-freshman Kevin Grady has for Michigan.

<HR>This week presents a pivotal battle with two teams that could play in the national championship game: Texas at Ohio State. Who is your pick in the game and why?

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Ted Ginn needs a big game</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Wallace: I'm picking the Longhorns over the Buckeyes. I think this is the year they get the monkey off their back and get into the national title game. With Oklahoma and Texas A&M already sitting with losses, Texas should be smelling blood.

Mack Brown's outfit is big, physical, fast and strong in all phases--except passing. So we'll have to see how dangerous Vince Young handles a Buckeye defense which figures to make him prove he can throw. But the Longhorns know they can win close games and can do it coming from behind if they have to. I think that'll give them the edge they need to overcome a terrific Buck defense in The Shoe.

Newberg: If the Texas/Ohio State game is half as good as the Rose Bowl in January then the college football world is in for a great game. I like Ohio State because they are at home and you have to love their defense. They are explosive with Santonio Holmes and Ted Ginn, Jr. at wide receiver and you know they will play great special teams. Vince Young is a dynamic player with great ability but he doesn't throw the ball down field with any kind of consistency. I think Texas is going to have a hard time with running game and Young and the passing game will be put to the test. One thing is for sure, this is a Heisman showcase game for both Young and Ginn and it should be one of the best games of the year. I like Ohio State in a close one.

Scott Kennedy - South: I'll go with Ohio State, because of the homefield advantage.

Pool: Texas at Ohio State, first ever meeting and its at “The Shoe”. Both teams have very good defenses and Ohio State has the home field advantage. The “X-Factor” is quarterback Vince Young and his experience in big games. I’m not going to be popular with this pick, especially being up here in Big Ten country but I feel that Texas will win this game. Texas 24 – Ohio State 17

Fetters: It's pretty difficult to bet against the Buckeyes in the Horseshoe. Having been there before and seen the atmosphere first-hand, it's as daunting a home-field advantage as there is in college football. If this game was later in the year it would probably be a pick-em game, but this early in the season the home-field advantage is pivotal. With Ted Ginn being the difference, I'm picking Ohio State.

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Young The X-Factor</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Lichtenfels: I'm going with Texas for two reasons. One obviously is Vince Young and the other is the lack of a running game at Ohio State. The Buckeye's have not had a solid ground game since Clarett, Pittman is a nice looking football player, but will he be enough. This is a very talented and deep Texas team. I also picked them to play for the National Championship, so of course i need them to win.

Safrit: This should be a tight defensive battle with two strong units on that side of the ball. The X-Factor in this game has to be Vince Young, and I think his legs will end up winning the game for the Longhorns.

Stacey Dean - Midlands: I think Ohio State and Texas keep it close, vanilla, and boring in the first half and even into the second half, if not beyond. Both Jim Tressel and Mack Brown favor Ball control, field position and winning the turnover battle. In the end, with both teams on paper stacking up about the same, I'm taking VY 9 times out of 10. But this is Ohio State, who is not about to let Texas waltz into their state and grab the W without bloodying some noses. Ohio State wins 20-17 on the strength of home field, home crowd, and special teams.
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[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

I had B deck tix just last week and they were obstructed. Not too badly though, there is basically a 5 yard swath that you won't be able to see (If you're in obstructed view) Since I was in the closed end my swath ran the length of the field from about 5 yards inside the endzone drawing diagonally across the field to about 5 yards outside the endzone on the other end. When the game was on the obstructed part, I watched it on the TVs provided at every 10 feet or so.

You will not see the scoreboard. I was sitting in row 9 and could only see about 3/4 of it.

 

[scarletngrey11]

the x-factor is vince young, who last year put up astonishing stats, with 12 TDs and 11 INTs.

im so sick of this, the x-factor is 3324 other things other than vince young, ginn maybe? no one seemed to notice that tressel is great at coaching big games, while mack brown isnt.

 

[gregorylee]

Chris Poole... You traitorous Bitch....

At least he was honest, even though he will be wrong!

You got some might big ass kissing to do come Sunday, so pucker up now BEYAITCH!!!


Hey SnG... How come there is still v$$ in that account? Poney up mother fucker!

 

[Oh8ch]

Did you sell your tickets?

All these tickets on ebay. All these Texas fans asking how their seats will be in areas that are part of the OSU allocation.

Just wondering how many folks decided to cash in, make a mortgage payment, and watch the game on tv?

 

[scarletngrey11]

haha alright. i was gonna do it but felt like waiting for some reason, might as well now.

 

[gregorylee]

If I would've been able to obtain tickets, hell, the ticket taker would have had to pry them from my fingers...

 

[gregorylee]

That's better, IMO we should all be vbroke now (and rich as hell come sunday morning ).

 

[ScarletInMyVeins]

I'd show up but more than likely I'd get ridiculed.

Why do you think that? like JWins said... everyone is welcome.... even Tibs

Remember everyone, this is in the Fawcett Center lot and a few of us will be there extra early

 

[coxew]

There's also a B-deck in south stands which is completely open. What section are you in?

 

[buckeyeboy]

There's no way in the world I was going to sell my tickets. Frankly, I'm a little ticked at Bucks' fans who sold them to UT fans--we need to exploit the home field advantage.

 

[AirForceBuck]

There's no way in the world I was going to sell my tickets. Frankly, I'm a little ticked at Bucks' fans who sold them to UT fans--we need to exploit the home field advantage.

My sentiments exactly.

 

[Buckeye86]

drove down to Columbus yesterday, gonna pick up my tickets today