Game Thread tOSU at Sparty, Sat. Sep. 28, 730pm ET, Peacock

[ScriptOhio]

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

This is really well done

 

[charlohiottean]

This is really well done

The Ohio State media team has been really good for a very long time. Not only great at the flash and technical wizbangery, but where I think they are better than a lot of other schools is in setting up and delivering a good narrative. That’s not easy to do in a clip that‘s between just 30 seconds and two minutes long. There’s a lot of storytelling going on in that editing room.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

The Ohio State media team has been really good for a very long time. Not only great at the flash and technical wizbangery, but where I think they are better than a lot of other schools is in setting up and delivering a good narrative. That’s not easy to do in a clip that‘s between just 30 seconds and two minutes long. There’s a lot of storytelling going on in that editing room.

and they do it in like 2 days

 

[ScriptOhio]

Presser Bullets: Ryan Day Says Right Guard and Kick Return Positions Aren't Settled, Caleb Downs' Preparation is “Remarkable”

Ryan Day says he can't imagine coaching in one place as long as Kirk Ferentz has and Ohio State isn't settled on a permanent choice at right guard or kickoff returner.

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Presser Bullets: Ryan Day Says Right Guard and Kick Return Positions Aren't Settled, Caleb Downs' Preparation is “Remarkable”​

With four games in the rearview mirror for Ohio State in 2024, some positional quandaries are still left unanswered.

Tegra Tshabola and Austin Siereveld have continued rotating at right guard, and the Buckeyes aren't yet settled on a permanent solution, Ryan Day said in his weekly press conference on Tuesday. Jayden Ballard, Brandon Inniss and Emeka Egbuka have all gone back deep to return kicks, but that position is also in flux with a bounty of options.
Day also praised the play of the offensive line, wide receivers and Caleb Downs in the Buckeyes' 38-7 win over Michigan State while previewing their upcoming tilt with Iowa. Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles also met with the media to break down Ohio State's progression on both sides of the ball.

Ryan Day​

• Day opened his press conference by thanking the fans who traveled to Michigan State to watch Ohio State play and congratulating former Buckeye offensive tackle Chris Ward on his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
• On Iowa: "Huge challenge. This is a challenge for all of us. ... You guys know who they are, they have not changed their identity in a long time. ... We're gonna get challenged in a lot of areas. ... They're physical, they're well-coached, they're fundamental."
• On Caleb Downs' football IQ: "Caleb made some huge plays, especially in that middle eight (minutes) there. First off, his preparation is remarkable. ... There's also a certain level of calmness back there when he's back there with Lathan."
• Ohio State still isn't settled on a permanent choice at right guard between Tegra Tshabola and Austin Siereveld. "There was nothing on the film that set one ahead or behind. They both graded out similarly. ... We'll see how the preparation goes this week and decide as we get closer to the game."
• On Iowa's defensive front: "It doesn't matter what year you watch them, it's the same (type) of guys inside. ... They run to the football. ... You just look year after year, it's similar in terms of the
• While Day says there are still things to work on for Sonny Styles after his move to linebacker, he thinks he's settling in. "I think he's made that transition pretty rapidly."
• On Emeka Egbuka's block on Jeremiah Smith's 19-yard touchdown run: "He was fired up on that play with Jeremiah scoring. He's 20 yards away blocking a nickel ... to me, that's winning football. ... He does all the dirty work."
• Day said he can't imagine coaching as long as Kirk Ferentz has, giving a simple "no" when asked.
• On Pro Football Focus grades: "I think it comes down to who's actually doing the grading. ... I think it's hard for them to know exactly what (a player's) responsibility was. ... I think, generally, it's in the ballpark."
• The Buckeyes will continue to "move some pieces around" at kick returner after Egbuka handled duties against the Spartans. "The good news is we do have some different options to go with."
• On Ohio State's fourth-down aggression on Saturday: "Some of that has to do with where we are on the field. ... Every game, based on the score, based on how things are going, we've got to take those things into consideration."
• Day said it's difficult for defenses to shade specifically to Smith because of all the weapons Ohio State has on the field, but "people know who No. 4 is when he's on the field."
• On whether the slow ramp-up of Ohio State's schedule has been beneficial: "We're so in it right now it's hard to tell ... but I think it's a bit of a different feel than the last couple of years."
• Howard's accuracy on intermediate throws has improved from last year. "For us to see him do it here for us is different. Those are big. Then the protection was huge. The guys up front did great in protection."
• On the team's improved blocking and what "toughness" means in that area: "I think it's a coach's job to make things that aren't simple simple. ... We can't have these guys thinking too much. ... Let them play, let them use their athletic ability. ... The effort's been good so far, we're practicing that way and it's showing up during the game."
• On what's difficult about Iowa's defense: "They're typically veteran players. ... They understand the defense, and this is a great example of a defensive coordinator who keeps it simple. ... They know what their weaknesses are, they know what their strengths are."

See comments from Chip Kelly and Jim Knowles along with their videos in link.