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Game Thread Ohio State 3, Southern Cal 35 (Sept. 13)

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leroyjenkins;1242027; said:
He was saying that he hopes they stomp the Wahoos, and get fat and happy over the big victory. Then during USC's 2 week break, they'll get overconfident, and underestimate the Bucks. I am sure you could read between the lines, and personally dont think PC would ever allow this to happen!
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Thanks! No, I wasnt reading between the lines. On this forum, most posters are pretty forward, so you dont need to read between the lines.
 
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troy#1;1242090; said:
Thanks! No, I wasnt reading between the lines. On this forum, most posters are pretty forward, so you dont need to read between the lines.
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Fellow fans, allow me apologize for my lack of clarity. And thanks to those who were able to read my mind.

I was thinking, but neglected to state, that from the USC perspective, the most recent game they played was a decisive victory over Illinois (Big 10). And Illinois beat OSU. So I speculate that players from USC might be tempted to think (but never say) that we beat the team that beat OSU, therefore USC was deserving to play for the national title. That's their world.

So while I agree that PC would never allow USC to underestimate OSU and though players are indeed more level headed than their fans, nonetheless, I personally would like USC's temptations to be magnified by a big victory over Virginia. Even though Virginia is not in the Big 10, Illinois is their context. Furthermore, when USC watches film of OSU playing weaker teams than Virginia (Youngstown and Ohio U) they might be tempted further. One or two USC players might stop eating Wheaties on game day.

Certainly, the worst scenario for Ohio State would be for USC to lose to Virginia and come out playing against Ohio State with chips on both shoulders.

Switching gears - Go bucks! Blitz the Trojans! If they said that Deon Sanders could "take away half the football field" from an offense, then why not let Malcolm Jenkins take away an entire football field by himself, and send the other 10 players after Sanchez.
 
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maximumblitz;1242699; said:
Fellow fans, allow me apologize for my lack of clarity. And thanks to those who were able to read my mind.

I was thinking, but neglected to state, that from the USC perspective, the most recent game they played was a decisive victory over Illinois (Big 10). And Illinois beat OSU. So I speculate that players from USC might be tempted to think (but never say) that we beat the team that beat OSU, therefore USC was deserving to play for the national title. That's their world.

So while I agree that PC would never allow USC to underestimate OSU and though players are indeed more level headed than their fans, nonetheless, I personally would like USC's temptations to be magnified by a big victory over Virginia. Even though Virginia is not in the Big 10, Illinois is their context. Furthermore, when USC watches film of OSU playing weaker teams than Virginia (Youngstown and Ohio U) they might be tempted further. One or two USC players might stop eating Wheaties on game day.

Certainly, the worst scenario for Ohio State would be for USC to lose to Virginia and come out playing against Ohio State with chips on both shoulders.

Switching gears - Go bucks! Blitz the Trojans! If they said that Deon Sanders could "take away half the football field" from an offense, then why not let Malcolm Jenkins take away an entire football field by himself, and send the other 10 players after Sanchez.
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I cant speak for everyone, but I personally didnt have a problem with osu going to the mnc game. I had a problem with the way lsu got into the game. I can tell you one thing, the players are taking it one game at a time, not looking past virginia, and certainly not underestimating the buckeyes.
 
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Been watching USC vs UVA all game, and have started "analyzing" USC. The huge matchup is still 2 weeks away, but this is the only time USC will be seen in a game environment until the huge matchup September 13.

The defense is quick. They get to the ball is a hurry, then they nail you. Many of their blitzes seem to come from right up the middle, a nice screen to Saine or have TP roll out could cause some serious yardage. I think our offensive line can matchup well with USC's D-line and backers.

USC's offense is pretty good as well. Not overly impressed. Sanchez just seems to be real lazy and uninterested in playing football. It's like he expects everything to be caught that he floats in the air. I hope he keeps that same mentality cuz he has a whole different world coming at him with this defense. Many of his passes were batted down at the line because he looks at one reciever the entire pattern. He will get rattled very easily with the speed and pressure our front four will give him, then when we bring the house.

It will be a competitive game, USC is a top notch program and they're earned the right to be called a Powerhouse. This is where we will shine, and everything comes together. Beanie will be back, along with Saine and MoW, TP, the twin Brians and the already special Posey, the Defense....this is a game I can definately see victory to launch a Championship campaign. Jeez, I just don't know if I can wait that DAMN LONG!
 
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I've been pretty impressed with everything USC has done so far today. UVA is a really poor team but the talent is evident at USC. First thing that really stands out to me is the way the Oline gets a surge to the 2nd level, and their backs run DOWNHILL. If we run that 3 lineman crap against USC we will not get the type of pressure that we need what so ever. IMO, uva sat back far too much and didn't attack.

Sanchez had all day to throw back there and the backs had any hole they wanted so really this game won't show a whole lot. One thing it will show is that if you get through that blitz of USC's they are in a world of hurt because they bring everyone. A couple times there peerman got through in the 3rd quarter for a couple nice gainers because of the over aggressive style of USC. I really hope we compete in this game because I cannot stand USC's attitude on the field. After every play their players were celebrating, jawing at other players, and actin like morons. They are also very chippy after the whistle so we'll ahve to watch we don't retaliate. Hopefully when USC week comes around we watch that film and the guys see just how bad USC can beat them if we don't show up with our A game.

Hopefully beanie will be back for that game, and he/pryor can mix things up and get us the victory.
 
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OregonBuckeye;1243597; said:
I've been pretty impressed with USC's OL.
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Well, considering that VA only rushed 3 for most of the first half, they should be impressive. Sanchez had time to text his parents in the stands while he was back there.

I thought USC would dominate the game more with their running game and get all those backs some more touches. A whole lot of short passes throught the first 2 1/2 quarters - something I'm sure we'll see a lot of on the 13th.

Their defense is uber-aggressive. A very aggressiv game called by PC.
If they are that over-aggressive agianst us, we need to make them pay big time with big plays.
This is not a "bend but don't break" defense. this is a "get a turnover or a 3 and out" defense. You probably won't have any 13 play drives against them, so you need to take advantage of the big play opportunities.

Can't wait 'til the 13th!!!!
 
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bukIpower;1243712; said:
I really hope we compete in this game because I cannot stand USC's attitude on the field. After every play their players were celebrating, jawing at other players, and actin like morons. They are also very chippy after the whistle so we'll ahve to watch we don't retaliate.
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Dude, exactly what I was thinking. I cannot stand the arrogance and cockiness. Thats why a team like ours needs to come in and put on a show. I don't even want it to be close. I want to leave no doubt that the Buckeyes are and should be #1.

I want us to put a whoopin on them, and still show the Jim Tressel class. Let's go Bucks, we can do this!
 
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