Game Thread tOSU at Texas, Sat. Sept 12, 7:30 pm ET, ABC

[Jagdaddy]

What was the last season that the OL wasn't our primary concern. It seems like a lifetime.

To me OL has been inconsistent more than awful over the last decade, and it’s generally been good in pass protection and more variable in run blocking. I also think that the OL has sometimes been hampered by poor scheming and situational play calling. Kick and punt returning and pressure field goal kicking, however, has been pretty much a shit show for what seems like forever.

 

[1926Buckeyes]

To me OL has been inconsistent more than awful over the last decade, and it’s generally been good in pass protection and more variable in run blocking. I also think that the OL has sometimes been hampered by poor scheming and situational play calling. Kick and punt returning and pressure field goal kicking, however, has been pretty much a shit show for what seems like forever.

I’m excited about the return game once Bey gets settled. Bell showed something on his return that got called back, and even last season they mixed things up and tried a few trick plays.

 

[System_id]

What was the last season that the OL wasn't our primary concern. It seems like a lifetime.

Before half the OL died 2024 was shaping up to be one of the better ones we've had. Hell they still delivered in the end with some masterful performances. Also another shoutout to 2019.

 

[Captain Buckeye]

I need the Lunatic thread up this week. :)

Can confirm

 

[Bestbuck36]

Buckeyes win 30-20. Horns DOWN!

 

[Thump]

It really is crazy that every year at a program like this OL is the primary concern

OL is a concern for nearly every team.

 

[Thump]

 

[Bestbuck36]

Getting jittery now that these Friday games are about over

 

[Mike80]

I’m not nearly as worried about the OL as everyone else seems to be.

I am, however, concerned about the back 7 on defense.

 

[Captain Buckeye]

Getting jittery now that these Friday games are about over

I love this moment. Laying in bed about to go to sleep and I know when I wake up it’s a full day of football capped off by watching the buckeyes play a marquee game.

I love the build up of things. Always have.

Love Halloween for example but I love the prior 30 days in October more. Watching the movies, the candy, and the weather.

Same with buckeye games. I love the games but the build up is the best part. Wake up, get a few things done, workout, family time, throw on some of the early games, cook up some food… it’s the best

 

[ScriptOhio]

 

[Captain Buckeye]

I’m not nearly as worried about the OL as everyone else seems to be.

I am, however, concerned about the back 7 on defense.

To me I think the secondary will be fine but I’m curious about our LBs on the backs

 

[Gunlife]

To me I think the secondary will be fine but I’m curious about our LBs on the backs

I am worried about Mannings legs. Last year we had Styles and Reese spy. Curious to see who will step up this year.

 

[Tanner]

Love seeing Urban. Wish he wouldn't have taken that Jacksonville job

 

[Buckeneye]

20 Years later, we return.