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Ohio State vs. Marshall, 2004

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We have plenty of balance. Marshall threw the ball 35 times for less than 4 yards an attempt. Outside of one drive they could barely run the ball against us. I believe that we are stronger against the pass this year than last and good luck running between the tackles against us.
 
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The thing that really hurt out run defense againt marshall was the scheme they used. In the beginning they used all those bubble screens and got our lb's running sideline to sideline and always needing to be ready for those plays. We adjusted to that and stopped those plays, but then they started pounding it up the middle that 17 play drive. We didn't make an adjustment to that until after that drive. We are all used to Dantonio being able to make adjustments so quickly, but who knows, it might take awhile for Snyder to get those things down. This was only his second game as d-coordinator.
 
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One thing that might differ from last year's defense is that this year's doesn't seem as hungry. I thought we would see a ton of sacks against Marshall's O-line, and it didn't happen. But overall, I think our team is going to be phenomenal by the end of the season. We're going through some growing pains right now.
 
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BuckI I don't mind seeing jam coverage at all...especially against Marshall. I do think we did a poor job of disguising coverage and allowed Hill to read too easily. With the trips formation, I do like cover 3 with the SS on the middle receiver as close as possible...

I agree great discussion to all involved
 
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I have to say, you can't merely look at how Marshall ran against OSU and then go to conclude that OSU will be in trouble against a quality back like McLendon (assuming he's 100%)

Marshall brings a completely different set of athletes and schemes than does NCSU. I remember times when very bad running teams ran all over OSU (back when the "spread" was a new thing) It's a personnel issue. It's a scheme issue. But it's not "No Name" Bradshaw put up X amount of yards, so McLendon will roll.

You also can't look at how OSU's D was unable to put up the defensive numbers Troy did. I wouldn't have expected them to. Using this "Hey, Troy did such and such, so we should be able to do even better" analysis results in things like East Nobody State being 7 steps from Kevin Bacon (and the national title). I don't buy it.

I've noticed that "smaller" teams tend to move the ball pretty well against OSU. I think this is because OSU is designed to face big teams with speed - since this is the formula that wins championships. Big speed beats little speed. Not really explaining that well, I guess. All I'm driving at, is these little guys run between OSU's legs in cartoonish fashion.
 
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I think that the sack numbers against Marshall are again misleading as they were against Cincy. Stan Hill was using a ridiculous number of screens and quick outs, plus running out of the shotgun and utilizing two step drops. Under those circumstances, getting sacks is going to be difficult. What is more important is that Marshall felt that they had to have him get rid of the ball quickly. We have a nasty pass rush. Neither of these guys was sitting back there contemplating their receivers over a campfire while telling ghost stories. :wink:

As a total system (pass rush plus coverage), there's a lot to be happy about in our pass defense.
 
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Well--I think we can safely say this: NCST is the best is the best team we've played so far. If we play like we did last week--we'll probably lose. Our defense NEEDS to capitalize on mistakes by other offenses. We need less than 3.5 offensive turnovers a game.
That's a start.
 
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It's all about what scares you. Ohio State was more worried about Marshall's QB that they were the running game coming in so they tried to take it away. Against NCState I will bet that we will try to take away the run, and make the first year starting QB beat us. Also there will be corrections. We will do fine in this game. Keep in mind Marshall scored one touchdown on defense and had a field goal and touchdown drive set up by Zwick interceptions. The defense played fine.
 
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Are we dumb@$$ or what

I enjoy reading most of the post on this site and respond to some but I was sitting here reading and responding to post and thought. What a dumbass I am questioning jt and his staffs game plans and player personel moves. When he's done nothing but win, they may not be pretty but damn we've won alot of games under him. I wouldn't want to be in his postion with all these studs trying to find pt for them and win a ballgame at the same time. :osu: :wink2:
 
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27 out of 29 is not to shabby, thats why I get a little irritated when some people start spewing negative posts about the game before the outcome has been decided.

This is how Coach T wins! Lets try not to be to critical of him, remember the national championship?

The guy has got to replace so many seniors and we are 2-0.....
 
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