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Game Thread tOSU at USC, Sat. Oct. 31st, 7:30 pm ET, NBC

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Jaxbuck said:
Honestly its the defense vs far and away the best passing attack they have seen so far that worries me.

I think QB will not be a huge negative unless he starts turning it over. If that happens then we are screwed no matter what.

I just don't like the set up to this. Riley on the hot seat, USC looked like garbage in a loss last week....urgency, redemption, desperation...pick your motivator and the talent is there if it decides to show up and play. A lot of the USC guys are OSU caliber talent.
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I won’t say I’ve already made peace with a loss, but I do think the cards are stacked for this one. I guess it shouldn’t feel that way, but it does to me for some reason.
 
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scarletngray said:
Weather Forecast as of today:
66 degrees
Light rain, light winds
4 MPH sustained winds. Gusts up to 8 MPH
79 % chance of rain at kickoff / Peaking to 84% chance of rain in 2nd Quarter
Rainfall prediction - Up to 0.5 inches at games end
Should be fairly dry in first half but will pick up in 2nd half
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Actually better for OSU,which is weird because any rain with a experienced OSU QB is bad.
 
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Onebuckfan said:
It’s a tough spot for a freshman in his first start. I know Fahey been getting some love but I don’t expect a lot. The OL would have to be spotless.
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I guess that’s the thing, if it was just the start of our freshman QB, I could see more light at the end of the tunnel.

Instead, it’s:

Freshman QB
Lincoln on hot seat
Timmons might miss the game
Jakobi is banged up
USC’s season is on the line


Night game on the road with Halloween chaos and drunken crazies doesn’t exactly bode well for a freshman QB making their first start, either.
 
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Telekinesis said:
I guess that’s the thing, if it was just the start of our freshman QB, I could see more light at the end of the tunnel.

Instead, it’s:

Freshman QB
Lincoln on hot seat
Timmons might miss the game
Jakobi is banged up
USC’s season is on the line
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Yeah and we're on the round on Pacific Time. Plus whatever spookiness and Halloween voodoo may be lingering. But for real, there's legit reason to be a tad dubious on this one - I hope I'm way off base and we come in fired up and ready to play.
 
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BuckeyeNation27 said:
Everybody was already fired. We lost a RB recruit, so obviously heads needed to roll.
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Just sayin': It's probably only a matter of time. Even Woody Hayes and Fred Taylor (both were considered "legendary" during their coaching careers at Ohio State and won National Championship(s) ) were fired (and/or at least forced to resign). Here are a couple of famous quotes applicable to the coaching profession:
"There are two types of coaches: those who have been fired, and those who are going to be fired." and "Coaches are hired to be fired."

:lol:
 
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Fred Taylor was a family friend. He told my mother that he could not get over the failure of Ohio State and the NCAA to respond appropriately to the vulgar attack on Luke Witte and the Ohio State coaches, players and fans at Minnesota. It disgusted him and he just could not let it go.


Gemini says: Ohio State basketball coach Fred Taylor was not fired; he voluntarily resigned (quit) from his position.

On 5 February 1976, Taylor submitted his official resignation letter to Ohio State University President Harold Enarson, effective at the end of the 1975–76 season.

Context of His Resignation
  • Personal Reasons: In his letter, Taylor explicitly cited "personal reasons" for stepping down after 18 seasons as head coach. He requested to be relieved of his coaching duties and reassigned to another position within the university.
  • Declining Record: While contemporary reports and columnists noted that Taylor faced mounting criticism due to a recent dip in the team's winning record—failing to replicate the massive success of his earlier years—he chose to step away on his own terms rather than face termination.
  • University Response: President Enarson expressed regret over the decision, stating in a reply letter that he had originally hoped Taylor would continue directing the university's basketball program.
Taylor finished his legendary career at Ohio State with a 297–158 overall record, having led the Buckeyes to seven Big Ten titles and the 1960 NCAA National Championship.
 
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Steve19 said:
Fred Taylor was a family friend. He told my mother that he could not get over the failure of Ohio State and the NCAA to respond appropriately to the vulgar attack on Luke Witte and the Ohio State coaches, players and fans at Minnesota. It disgusted him and he just could not let it go.


Gemini says: Ohio State basketball coach Fred Taylor was not fired; he voluntarily resigned (quit) from his position.

On 5 February 1976, Taylor submitted his official resignation letter to Ohio State University President Harold Enarson, effective at the end of the 1975–76 season.

Context of His Resignation
  • Personal Reasons: In his letter, Taylor explicitly cited "personal reasons" for stepping down after 18 seasons as head coach. He requested to be relieved of his coaching duties and reassigned to another position within the university.
  • Declining Record: While contemporary reports and columnists noted that Taylor faced mounting criticism due to a recent dip in the team's winning record—failing to replicate the massive success of his earlier years—he chose to step away on his own terms rather than face termination.
  • University Response: President Enarson expressed regret over the decision, stating in a reply letter that he had originally hoped Taylor would continue directing the university's basketball program.
Taylor finished his legendary career at Ohio State with a 297–158 overall record, having led the Buckeyes to seven Big Ten titles and the 1960 NCAA National Championship.
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Google AI indicated: Yes, while legendary Ohio State men's basketball coach Fred Taylor officially resigned in 1976, he was essentially forced out by the university's athletic department.

Following a highly successful tenure that included a 1960 National Championship and four Final Four appearances, Taylor's relationship with the school's leadership significantly soured in his final years.

The pressure that led to his exit stemmed from several factors:
    • The "Win or Else" Mandate: Taylor explicitly cited a directive from Ohio State Athletic Director J. Edward Weaver to "win or else". His final season (1975–76) resulted in a dismal 6–20 record, giving the administration leverage to push him out.
    • Frequent Clashes: Taylor and Weaver repeatedly clashed over staffing and program resources. Weaver openly blamed Taylor's drop-off in wins on poor recruiting, refusing Taylor's requests for specific assistant coaches.
    • Refusal to "Cheat": Taylor grew frustrated with the shifting landscape of college basketball recruitment, famously stating during his final days on the job, "I didn't cheat to recruit Jerry Lucas and John Havlicek and I wasn't going to cheat to recruit some of the hamburgers in college basketball today. There's a lot of under the table stuff going on."
Just sayin': My personal recollection was that he was forced out. However, it really doesn't make any difference; as you posted: Taylor finished his legendary career at Ohio State with a 297–158 overall record, having led the Buckeyes to seven Big Ten titles and the 1960 NCAA National Championship. Thad Matta might have had a few more wins; but, I still consider Fred Taylor the greatest basketball coach Ohio Sate has ever had.
 
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