scarletngray
Gold Pants
Well, we are mid way through our regular season and following are some musings on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly:
THE GOOD
1) Isn't it good to be an Ohio State Buckeye fan? IMO, there is no better University, no better traditions and no better history than that of our beloved Bucks!!
2) The Defense - This unit is VERY good and boardering on being potentially great if it continues to improve. The talent and depth on the DL compares to some of the other great DL this team has fielded over the years. Our LB's are playing stellar ball and our Secondary has risen to the occassion.
2) The Offensive Line - This group has improved significantly over last year and is going to be one of the strengths of next years team with Seniors Boren & Browning, and the Brew Crew maturing. Add Miller, Hall, Linsley and Mewhort to the mix and there is a lot to smile about along the Offensive front.
3) Brandon Saine - Now finally healthy, Brandon has given us cause to think he will only get better with more opportunities and has proved to be
a vital part of our Offense this year both running and recieving.
4) Recruiting - A few more pieces of the puzzle needs to come together, but all signs indicate another great year of recruiting for the good guys.
5) Back to back losses by TSUN. Lovin it!!!
THE BAD
1) The early season loss to USC. Our boys had the game in hand but let it slip away. Unfortunately, it adds to the stigma that we can't win the big game.
2) Aaron Pettrey's missed FG's that are usually sure bets. We need more consistency in the kicking game.
THE UGLY
1) The BIG ugly has been Terrell Pryor's inconsistency throughout the season. We have seen flashes of brillance, signs of what he can yet become as a passer, but we have seen just as many lapses where bad decision making has led to stalled drives, or worse yet, turnovers. Right now it seems like it is either hot or cold with Terrell. He either makes a great play or a poor play. Once he is able to eliminate the poor decision making and he continues to develop his mechanics, it is going to be quite a sight to see. He has all the tools to become one of the best ever at tOSU. He just needs to get the mental part down. It will come in time.
2) The fair weathered, myopic fans, who bitch & complain about any and everything under the sun. If it's not Bollman, it's Tress, if it's not Tress, it's Pryor. Some people are eternal pessimists, who will always find fault. The team could win by 35 points and this type of person will start a thread on "We Need Better Offensive Line Play" or "Field Goal Jim Is At It Again" or "How Come So & So Is Starting Over...."
This is not true of all fans, who have genuine critic, but do so with reason and tact. It is the truly unhappy, miserable folk, as Tress calls them, that make our fanbase appear UGLY and spoiled. This type of fan will always exist, so we will have to endure their moronic nonsense, but I for one am glad that we have a forum like BuckeyePlanet that won't allow that kind of $*&% to be posted around here.
Here's looking for another great season. Though at times frustrating, it has also been great fun.
GO BUCKS!!
:osu:
THE GOOD
1) Isn't it good to be an Ohio State Buckeye fan? IMO, there is no better University, no better traditions and no better history than that of our beloved Bucks!!
2) The Defense - This unit is VERY good and boardering on being potentially great if it continues to improve. The talent and depth on the DL compares to some of the other great DL this team has fielded over the years. Our LB's are playing stellar ball and our Secondary has risen to the occassion.
2) The Offensive Line - This group has improved significantly over last year and is going to be one of the strengths of next years team with Seniors Boren & Browning, and the Brew Crew maturing. Add Miller, Hall, Linsley and Mewhort to the mix and there is a lot to smile about along the Offensive front.
3) Brandon Saine - Now finally healthy, Brandon has given us cause to think he will only get better with more opportunities and has proved to be
a vital part of our Offense this year both running and recieving.
4) Recruiting - A few more pieces of the puzzle needs to come together, but all signs indicate another great year of recruiting for the good guys.
5) Back to back losses by TSUN. Lovin it!!!
THE BAD
1) The early season loss to USC. Our boys had the game in hand but let it slip away. Unfortunately, it adds to the stigma that we can't win the big game.
2) Aaron Pettrey's missed FG's that are usually sure bets. We need more consistency in the kicking game.
THE UGLY
1) The BIG ugly has been Terrell Pryor's inconsistency throughout the season. We have seen flashes of brillance, signs of what he can yet become as a passer, but we have seen just as many lapses where bad decision making has led to stalled drives, or worse yet, turnovers. Right now it seems like it is either hot or cold with Terrell. He either makes a great play or a poor play. Once he is able to eliminate the poor decision making and he continues to develop his mechanics, it is going to be quite a sight to see. He has all the tools to become one of the best ever at tOSU. He just needs to get the mental part down. It will come in time.
2) The fair weathered, myopic fans, who bitch & complain about any and everything under the sun. If it's not Bollman, it's Tress, if it's not Tress, it's Pryor. Some people are eternal pessimists, who will always find fault. The team could win by 35 points and this type of person will start a thread on "We Need Better Offensive Line Play" or "Field Goal Jim Is At It Again" or "How Come So & So Is Starting Over...."
This is not true of all fans, who have genuine critic, but do so with reason and tact. It is the truly unhappy, miserable folk, as Tress calls them, that make our fanbase appear UGLY and spoiled. This type of fan will always exist, so we will have to endure their moronic nonsense, but I for one am glad that we have a forum like BuckeyePlanet that won't allow that kind of $*&% to be posted around here.
Here's looking for another great season. Though at times frustrating, it has also been great fun.
GO BUCKS!!
:osu:
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