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Game Thread Ohio State v Northwestern B1G Championship, @ Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN 12/1/18 8PM, FOX

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ATHLETES VS MATHLETES!!!

STOMP THOSE NERDS!!!

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Colors coincidence? I think not.
 
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The Buckeyes can control this game if they succeed in the red zone, minimize turnovers, and avoid problems on special teams.

They haven't done it much this year, but 2 or 3 years ago Fitz frequently ran a punt play where their gunners run up both seams and the punter boots a rugby-style kick aimed directly at one of the gunners. It's intended to hit the receiving team's blocker in the back, and then the gunner jumps on it for a fumble recovery. I wouldn't be surprised to see them try that a few times on Saturday - I sure hope that Urban and Schiano have the return team prepared to not fall victim to that.
 
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BB73 said:
The Buckeyes can control this game if they succeed in the red zone, minimize turnovers, and avoid problems on special teams.

They haven't done it much this year, but 2 or 3 years ago Fitz frequently ran a punt play where their gunners run up both seams and the punter boots a rugby-style kick aimed directly at one of the gunners. It's intended to hit the receiving team's blocker in the back, and then the gunner jumps on it for a fumble recovery. I wouldn't be surprised to see them try that a few times on Saturday - I sure hope that Urban and Schiano have the return team prepared to not fall victim to that.
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i was pleasantly surprised last week when Urbz mentioned how much attention they gave the punt block in game prep..i'd say STs have been a disappointment overall w/ Urbz relative to the expectations coming in ("he's the ST coach, they'll be elite" etc etc) and it was nice to hear that the staff is self-aware enough to recognize that STs, not necessarily the O or D matchups, would likely need to play a large role if they were to win last week. i think this self awareness has lacked in years past and has allowed teams to catch them sleeping a little bit

i have immense respect for Fitz. i think he's the best raw coach in the B1G and honestly don't think it's particularly close, so i have little doubt he is paying just as much attention to STs. if the talent disparity weren't so wide here this game would be won by coaching decisions imo.
 
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Buck33Eye11 said:
i was pleasantly surprised last week when Urbz mentioned how much attention they gave the punt block in game prep..i'd say STs have been a disappointment overall w/ Urbz relative to the expectations coming in ("he's the ST coach, they'll be elite" etc etc) and it was nice to hear that the staff is self-aware enough to recognize that STs, not necessarily the O or D matchups, would likely need to play a large role if they were to win last week. i think this self awareness has lacked in years past and has allowed teams to catch them sleeping a little bit

i have immense respect for Fitz. i think he's the best raw coach in the B1G and honestly don't think it's particularly close, so i have little doubt he is paying just as much attention to STs. if the talent disparity weren't so wide here this game would be won by coaching decisions imo.
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I would say the return games have underperformed but KO coverage, punt coverage and blocks have been quite good to elite overall.
 
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The way I see it, this game shouldn’t stay within 3 TDs. Ohio State can settle into the zone with crossing routes or still run by any Northwestern DB on a fly. Indoors, this should be a highlight show similar to Devin Smith in 2014. Buckeyes WRs are too good. The key is keeping Dwayne clean and I don’t see any scary stats for the Wildcats- they are 113th in Sacks (17 total for 104 yards in 12 games) and 93rd in tackles for loss. Their DLine doesn’t seem to indimidate much so unless their back 7 plays out of their minds the offense should score on 6 to 8 drives (TDs, please).

Defense is the same story as all year, but basically bring an ounce of what they did in The Game. Maintain gaps and big plays, get off the field/no penalties on 3rd down. I’m sure NW would love to milk clock early and often.

My main concern and difference maker in this game actually happens 8 hours prior to kick. That Big XII Championship means a lot. Fans can say what they want- it’s still playing for the Big Ten Champ, Meyer will have them ready, etc. But college kids are college kids. Not trying to take away from this game, but there’s a difference in an Okie win or loss, imo.

Buckeyes probably win either way but can you imagine the juice if they know what’s right there with a Texas/Bama win?...pray for Northwestern.
 
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I’m going to need a rollcall for all the fools attending this one. I expect you’ll be meeting at Champps or somewhere again and I need to know how many shots to assign to each of you in my honor.

Had a hell of a time last year. Can’t make it, so you will need to drink my share. And my wife’s. Good luck and give ‘em the business.
 
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