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Sparty at tOSU, Sat. 11/11, 7:30pm, EST, NBC

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buckeyebri said:
Since this thread already went off the rails, what happened to the prescription grass that was so big at that time? Wasn’t tOSU and MSUs turf management programs some of the best? Didn’t the Shoe have a state of the art drainage system to keep the field at the right moisture level?
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I’m no expert on agronomy and hydraulics, but I once referred a flag football game between thr two ag fraternities and heres what I think happened: the grass never developed the root system it takes to hold in place. This was never more visible than the 2006 season when the field had to be re-sodded two or three times including right before a 1 v 2 version of the game. I think it was right after that game that the decision To go back to turf was made.
 
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• If we can play like that the rest of the way, then we'll win a national championship. The question remains, did we play like that because Michigan State is simply god awful or because we are just that damned good? Obviously it is some combination of both, and we'll find out how good this team really is in two weeks. In the meantime, be encouraged by the fact that the offense is finally starting to click and Kyle McCord (24/31, 335 yards, 3 TD, no INTs, no fumbles, no sacks) is finally starting to look like a five-star quarterback, neither of which was the case against previous overmatched opponents such as Indiana, Purdue, Rutgers, and even Youngstown State.

• I've said it many times before but it bears repeating – Marvin Harrison Jr is the best player in college football. Yesterday, Maserati Marv had 7 receptions for 149 yards (21.3 average) and a pair of touchdowns, and he added a third touchdown on a 19-yard run. For the season, Harrison has 59 receptions for 1,063 yards (18.0 average) and 13 total TDs, and quite frankly he's been underused in this offense.

• Cade Stover will never be the dominant blocker that we are used to seeing at tight end, but he's developed into a reliable 2nd/3rd option in the passing game. Yesterday, Stover had 7 receptions for 79 yards (11.3 average) and a touchdown. For the season, he has 34 receptions for 508 yards (a hefty 14.9 average) and 4 TDs. Stover has a decent chance to set the Buckeye single-season record for most receiving yards by a tight end, which is currently 671 yards by Billy Anders way back in 1966. (Note: Anders played in only nine games in 1966, while Stover has already played in ten nine games this season).

• The Buckeyes ran the ball 32 times for 177 yards (5.5 average) and two touchdowns – not an excellent effort, but effective enough to grind out the clock in the second half. Part of the lackluster performance can be blamed on the passing attack, which was simply on fire in the first half, part on the fact that TreVeyon Henderson (13 carries, 63 yards, 4.8 average, long of 13 yards, touchdown) was not able to break off any long runs in limited action.

• Xavier Johnson has quietly developed into the third option on offense behind Harrison and Henderson. Against Sparty, Johnson had 4 carries for 40 yards and added a 31-yard reception. You have to feel happy for the sixth year former walk-on finding so much success. You also have to wonder why he's more productive than some of the five-star talent on this roster.

• True freshman quarterback Lincoln Kienholz saw his first action of the season (2/3, 18 yards), with both completions going to true freshman tight end Jelani Thurman (his first two receptions as a Buckeye).

• The Buckeye defense had another great day, holding Michigan State to just three points on a 53-yard field goal; 182 yards of total offense on 54 plays (3.4 yards per play); and 2 of 14 on third downs (although Sparty did convert both 4th down tries). The defense didn't create any turnovers, but you don't really need to when you force eight punts and don't allow your opponent past the 34-yard line. No single defender had a stand out performance (at least on the stat sheet) but Tyleik Williams added to his All American résumé with four tackles and a sack.

• Jayden Fielding missed a 42-yard field goal. If a future Ohio State game comes down to a field goal attempt (like UGa last season), then it had better be a short one. For the season, Fielding is a perfect 9 for 9 from inside 40 yards, but only 2 of 4 from 40+ yards, and his longest attempt has been just 45 yards. I know that we want the Buckeyes to kick ass not field goals, but in a close game against a top opponent the kicking game will suddenly become much more important and Ohio State will presumably be at a disadvantage in that area.
 
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My only concern from the game was what we have seen in spurts all year. It looks like teams can hurt us running the ball but for whatever reason, (poor play calling or the game gets out of hand typically) they get away from it. Sparty's main two backs had some success. I'm hoping a lot of that was Tommy E being out.

Until we see them walk off the field victorious in Ann Arbor, I remain concerned that tsun, who will not let up, pounds this defense with the run game. It's the whole styles make the fight thing we've seen the past 3 years (cheating or no) so it will be discussed ad nauseum over the next two weeks I'm sure.

That is the only negative besides the missed FG and laughably predictable fake put that succeeded but what are you going to do at this point?

McCord hopefully continues to develop. That's the key. We have a big advantage in offensive skill even with an average-ish OL. McCord distributing is what will allow Day to exploit that talent advantage or not.

One more tune up like that and let's go kick some cheating cunt ass.
 
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Jaxbuck said:
My only concern from the game was what we have seen in spurts all year. It looks like teams can hurt us running the ball but for whatever reason, (poor play calling or the game gets out of hand typically) they get away from it. Sparty's main two backs had some success. I'm hoping a lot of that was Tommy E being out.

Until we see them walk off the field victorious in Ann Arbor, I remain concerned that tsun, who will not let up, pounds this defense with the run game. It's the whole styles make the fight thing we've seen the past 3 years (cheating or no) so it will be discussed ad nauseum over the next two weeks I'm sure.

That is the only negative besides the missed FG and laughably predictable fake put that succeeded but what are you going to do at this point?

McCord hopefully continues to develop. That's the key. We have a big advantage in offensive skill even with an average-ish OL. McCord distributing is what will allow Day to exploit that talent advantage or not.

One more tune up like that and let's go kick some cheating cunt ass.
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I share your concern about the run defense. Not sold on the 2 LB set against those who shall be forever known as cheaters.
 
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• If we can play like that the rest of the way, then we'll win a national championship. The question remains, did we play like that because Michigan State is simply god awful or because we are just that damned good? Obviously it is some combination of both, and we'll find out how good this team really is in two weeks. In the meantime, be encouraged by the fact that the offense is finally starting to click and Kyle McCord (24/31, 335 yards, 3 TD, no INTs, no fumbles, no sacks) is finally starting to look like a five-star quarterback, neither of which was the case against previous overmatched opponents such as Indiana, Purdue, Rutgers, and even Youngstown State.

• I've said it many times before but it bears repeating – Marvin Harrison Jr is the best player in college football. Yesterday, Maserati Marv had 7 receptions for 149 yards (21.3 average) and a pair of touchdowns, and he added a third touchdown on a 19-yard run. For the season, Harrison has 59 receptions for 1,063 yards (18.0 average) and 13 total TDs, and quite frankly he's been underused in this offense.

• Cade Stover will never be the dominant blocker that we are used to seeing at tight end, but he's developed into a reliable 2nd/3rd option in the passing game. Yesterday, Stover had 7 receptions for 79 yards (11.3 average) and a touchdown. For the season, he has 34 receptions for 508 yards (a hefty 14.9 average) and 4 TDs. Stover has a decent chance to set the Buckeye single-season record for most receiving yards by a tight end, which is currently 671 yards by Billy Anders way back in 1966. (Note: Anders played in only nine games in 1966, while Stover has already played in ten games this season).

• The Buckeyes ran the ball 32 times for 177 yards (5.5 average) and two touchdowns – not an excellent effort, but effective enough to grind out the clock in the second half. Part of the lackluster performance can be blamed on the passing attack, which was simply on fire in the first half, part on the fact that TreVeyon Henderson (13 carries, 63 yards, 4.8 average, long of 13 yards, touchdown) was not able to break off any long runs in limited action.

• Xavier Johnson has quietly developed into the third option on offense behind Harrison and Henderson. Against Sparty, Johnson had 4 carries for 40 yards and added a 31-yard reception. You have to feel happy for the sixth year former walk-on finding so much success. You also have to wonder why he's more productive than some of the five-star talent on this roster.

• True freshman quarterback Lincoln Kienholz saw his first action of the season (2/3, 18 yards), with both completions going to true freshman tight end Jelani Thurman (his first two receptions as a Buckeye).

• The Buckeye defense had another great day, holding Michigan State to just three points on a 53-yard field goal; 182 yards of total offense on 54 plays (3.4 yards per play); and 2 of 14 on third downs (although Sparty did convert both 4th down tries). The defense didn't create any turnovers, but you don't really need to when you force eight punts and don't allow your opponent past the 34-yard line. No single defender had a stand out performance (at least on the stat sheet) but Tyleik Williams added to his All American résumé with four tackles and a sack.

• Jayden Fielding missed a 42-yard field goal. If a future Ohio State game comes down to a field goal attempt (like UGa last season), then it had better be a short one. For the season, Fielding is a perfect 9 for 9 from inside 40 yards, but only 2 of 4 from 40+ yards, and his longest attempt has been just 45 yards. I know that we want the Buckeyes to kick ass not field goals, but in a close game against a top opponent the kicking game will suddenly become much more important and Ohio State will presumably be at a disadvantage in that area.
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Minor correction: Stover has played in 9 games this year (he was out last week)
 
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LordJeffBuck said:
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• If we can play like that the rest of the way, then we'll win a national championship. The question remains, did we play like that because Michigan State is simply god awful or because we are just that damned good? Obviously it is some combination of both, and we'll find out how good this team really is in two weeks. In the meantime, be encouraged by the fact that the offense is finally starting to click and Kyle McCord (24/31, 335 yards, 3 TD, no INTs, no fumbles, no sacks) is finally starting to look like a five-star quarterback, neither of which was the case against previous overmatched opponents such as Indiana, Purdue, Rutgers, and even Youngstown State.

• I've said it many times before but it bears repeating – Marvin Harrison Jr is the best player in college football. Yesterday, Maserati Marv had 7 receptions for 149 yards (21.3 average) and a pair of touchdowns, and he added a third touchdown on a 19-yard run. For the season, Harrison has 59 receptions for 1,063 yards (18.0 average) and 13 total TDs, and quite frankly he's been underused in this offense.

• Cade Stover will never be the dominant blocker that we are used to seeing at tight end, but he's developed into a reliable 2nd/3rd option in the passing game. Yesterday, Stover had 7 receptions for 79 yards (11.3 average) and a touchdown. For the season, he has 34 receptions for 508 yards (a hefty 14.9 average) and 4 TDs. Stover has a decent chance to set the Buckeye single-season record for most receiving yards by a tight end, which is currently 671 yards by Billy Anders way back in 1966. (Note: Anders played in only nine games in 1966, while Stover has already played in ten nine games this season).

• The Buckeyes ran the ball 32 times for 177 yards (5.5 average) and two touchdowns – not an excellent effort, but effective enough to grind out the clock in the second half. Part of the lackluster performance can be blamed on the passing attack, which was simply on fire in the first half, part on the fact that TreVeyon Henderson (13 carries, 63 yards, 4.8 average, long of 13 yards, touchdown) was not able to break off any long runs in limited action.

• Xavier Johnson has quietly developed into the third option on offense behind Harrison and Henderson. Against Sparty, Johnson had 4 carries for 40 yards and added a 31-yard reception. You have to feel happy for the sixth year former walk-on finding so much success. You also have to wonder why he's more productive than some of the five-star talent on this roster.

• True freshman quarterback Lincoln Kienholz saw his first action of the season (2/3, 18 yards), with both completions going to true freshman tight end Jelani Thurman (his first two receptions as a Buckeye).

• The Buckeye defense had another great day, holding Michigan State to just three points on a 53-yard field goal; 182 yards of total offense on 54 plays (3.4 yards per play); and 2 of 14 on third downs (although Sparty did convert both 4th down tries). The defense didn't create any turnovers, but you don't really need to when you force eight punts and don't allow your opponent past the 34-yard line. No single defender had a stand out performance (at least on the stat sheet) but Tyleik Williams added to his All American résumé with four tackles and a sack.

• Jayden Fielding missed a 42-yard field goal. If a future Ohio State game comes down to a field goal attempt (like UGa last season), then it had better be a short one. For the season, Fielding is a perfect 9 for 9 from inside 40 yards, but only 2 of 4 from 40+ yards, and his longest attempt has been just 45 yards. I know that we want the Buckeyes to kick ass not field goals, but in a close game against a top opponent the kicking game will suddenly become much more important and Ohio State will presumably be at a disadvantage in that area.
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As for blocking tight ends, Stover is phenomenal compared to the alternative. Hope there’s a real tight end in the pipeline.
 
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