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Game Thread Ohio State 30, Illinois 20 (Nov 15)

The-Ozone Note and Quotebook
By John Porentas

November 16, 2008
Making the Most of Opportunity: OSU safety/linebacker Tyler Moeller has had injury problems this season which have helped limit his playing time. Moeller is back to full health now, and an injury to Jermale Hines allowed him a chance to get back on the field against the Illini, mostly as OSU's nickel back. Moeller responded with two huge plays in the first half. His hit caused Juice Williams to fumble in the first quarter, a fumble that was recovered by Nader Abdallah at the Illinois 19-yard line. The Buckeyes scored their first touchdown off that turnover. In the second quarter Moeller got to Williams on a blitz and hit him as he released a pass. The ball ended up being intercepted by Kurt Coleman to thwart a promising Illinois drive and once again led to an OSU touchdown. Coleman was quick to credit Moeller with his role in the interception.
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i just watched the Ill game last night on the ole DVR. I was at the game so i usually enjoy seeing it again and listening to what the comeentators have to say.....and also to try to fill in the blanks that you miss while at the stadium and somewhat intoxicated.

3 things jumped out at:

1. the personal foul called when Sanzo got hit late was a great call. At the time i thought it was questionable. From my angle it looked as though he could have caught the tip. On TV you could tell that the ball was already past him and the DB just lowered his head into sanzo's face mask

2. the boom herron fumble/reversal was a lot closer than i thought. On the replay the defender definitely was ripping the ball out before his knee was down...but did it come out before the knee? apparently not. Watching it live in the stadium, i thought there was no question it was not a fumble. If i was watching it on TV, i would have been a lot more nervous awaiting the replay call.

3. Vontae Davis is an even bigger asshole than i thought. He tackled Beanie for no gain on the first drive, stood up, and then leaned over while beanie was still on the ground and got in his face. What a douche......i realy wish it was Davis that Beanie Hurdled.
 
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