The Best OSU Offense Ever?

[MililaniBuckeye]

It is the most talented.

We lost three starters to the draft, so by default we can't be the most talented. Now, we may end up being more productive overall, but talent-wise last year's squad has this year's beat...for now.

 

[txbuckeye1983]

It is the most talented. I also think Tressel will let us run a little more free this year. I just have a feeling he is going to give Troy Smith his best shot at getting the heismen.

I doubt Tressel's priority with the offense this year is to win Troy or Teddy a Heisman.

 

[HineyBuck]

As has generally been the case for several years, it will come down to the effectiveness of the OLine. The skilled positions have often been strong, maybe not quite the potential of Troy & Teddy, et.al., but strong. Looking at the pictures of the moose brigade they pass the look test for roadgraders, but the ultimate test is whether they mesh and whether they are effectively quick. Average DLines may quake a little at the sight of them, but not all we will face will be average.

I think the biggest challenge will be how well Mangold is replaced...my perception is that he was the key last year and that this year's success will be dependent on mirroring his skills. We'll find out in a hurry...we'll probably know as we go to bed late on Sept.9. (Happy as clams, hopefully.)

Go Bucks!

a) agreed, it comes down to the O-Line, and this O-Line has the potential to be very special. The skill positions are as strong as they've ever been; the running game looks to be as strong as its ever been. When this line comes together, this offensive unit will be tough to stop.

b) agreed again. That's why I think Datish to center is such a good move. Put your most senior senior leader there (when Jim Bollman has his guy at center, Jim Bollman is happy; when Jim Bollman is happy, the offense is happy).

c) I don't see anyone stopping our second team. That means, whether Jim Tressel likes it or not, they will keep running up the score. They may run tons of clock while running up the stats, or they may strike like lightning, but they will keep moving the ball.

This could be fun.
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