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Jim Bollman (Stay calm and run Dave)

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FCollinsBuckeye;2004713; said:
Next season? Try the past five seasons.

And I think the answer around these parts is a resounding 'no'.

I've completely lost faith in Bollman - and it seems like the team is getting there. Not a good to start LF's tenure as HC...
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The consensus response on this issue got me thinking about this. Considering the unsatisfactory 06, 07 endings, and the unhappiness in 08 and 09 that I saw at how many of the games played out - would it be fair to say that Terrell Pryor was a band-aid that was slapped on the offense (a really, really GREAT band-aid mind you) that covered up the deficits that were present - but that TP allowed y'all to overcame the lack of coaching with his skills and athletic ability?

IOW, was TP's presence alone enough to hide some long standing problems with the OL and offense that are only exposed due to his absence (and the absence of guys like Teddy who previously served a similar role)?
 
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Gatorubet;2004865; said:
The consensus response on this issue got me thinking about this. Considering the unsatisfactory 06, 07 endings, and the unhappiness in 08 and 09 that I saw at how many of the games played out - would it be fair to say that Terrell Pryor was a band-aid that was slapped on the offense (a really, really GREAT band-aid mind you) that covered up the deficits that were present - but that TP allowed y'all to overcame the lack of coaching with his skills and athletic ability?

IOW, was TP's presence alone enough to hide some long standing problems with the OL and offense that are only exposed due to his absence (and the absence of guys like Teddy who previously served a similar role)?
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Yes, and no. Back in 2004, when we were doing this, Tressel had to wrestle more control of the offense. Troy Smith, you may have heard of him, could otherwise be categorized as a band-aid as well. Jim Bollman had Troy Smith, Terrelle Pryor, and Jim Tressel making him look good. Basically, the entire time he has been on this staff you've had observant fans dissatisfied with offense to some extent.
 
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kn1f3party;2004869; said:
Jim Bollman had Troy Smith, Terrelle Pryor, and Jim Tressel making him look good.
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And he still didn't look all that great... Imagine what he'd look like if they weren't around... (shiver)

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Not sure if it has been brought up, but how much does Tressel leaving affect the offensive staff? Not with Tressel helping out or covering them, but in their mindset.

As soon as tressel left, Bollman has to know this is his last year. Along with most of the other offensive coaches too. Not saying they aren't working harder or WANT to coach their best. But there has to be a natural letdown knowing that this is their last year.

In addition, it was interesting the rumblings from the defensive players. Tressel probably prevented alot of that infighting (or at least kept it internal). Now that he is gone, the internal strife seems to bubbling up.
 
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Gatorubet;2004865; said:
The consensus response on this issue got me thinking about this. Considering the unsatisfactory 06, 07 endings, and the unhappiness in 08 and 09 that I saw at how many of the games played out - would it be fair to say that Terrell Pryor was a band-aid that was slapped on the offense (a really, really GREAT band-aid mind you) that covered up the deficits that were present - but that TP allowed y'all to overcame the lack of coaching with his skills and athletic ability?

IOW, was TP's presence alone enough to hide some long standing problems with the OL and offense that are only exposed due to his absence (and the absence of guys like Teddy who previously served a similar role)?
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Yes.
 
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Piney;2005511; said:
Not sure if it has been brought up, but how much does Tressel leaving affect the offensive staff? Not with Tressel helping out or covering them, but in their mindset.

As soon as tressel left, Bollman has to know this is his last year. Along with most of the other offensive coaches too. Not saying they aren't working harder or WANT to coach their best. But there has to be a natural letdown knowing that this is their last year.

In addition, it was interesting the rumblings from the defensive players. Tressel probably prevented alot of that infighting (or at least kept it internal). Now that he is gone, the internal strife seems to bubbling up.
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I think there is a lot of truth to this. You would hope the persons in question would be more aggressive with the opportunity to show themselves on the national stage, much like NFL players in their free agent years over performing (or performing up to ability). It is sad the mood/effort seems to be more apathetic.
 
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jwinslow;2004484; said:
it was an outstanding play by the DB, wrestling the ball away with one hand.




and yes, there were many times where Braxton missed wide open guys, sometimes multiple. the game is just too fast for him right now, and he shouldn't be in this situation if others didn't screw up.
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question jwins, so do you believe him getting to play now is only hurting his progression? I would think if the game is too fast, getting the reps that he is would help him in the long run?
 
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