Game Thread tOSU at Wisconsin, Sat. Oct. 18th, 3:30 pm ET, CBS

[Onebuckfan]

I clapped my hands when he had a 38 yard punt. Hey that's closer to 40 than it is to 30!

/S

Bucky used their back up on the 38 ydr

 

[MGMT]

rate the following 1-5 based on 5 being excellent;

Run game
Pass rush
Coverage
Pass protection

So what are we going to do about the red zone offense? There’s been minimal to no improvement on that front and I’m just real my confused as to why.

 

[Onebuckfan]

More Padilla.

 

[GeorgiaBuck2]

A few miscues and it could easily be 30-0. Just frustrating to watch sometimes. At least they get the ball back.

Sayin has a few passes batted at the line of scrimmage, it's somewhat annoying.

 

[buckeyemania11]

Nothing to panic about, but short yardage and red zone continue to be an issue they must get better at.

Kicking and punting isn’t close to good enough.

West needs to see more 1st team reps.

They’ve dominated the game, but continue to cost themselves points. Wisconsin is bad so it doesn’t matter right now, I guess it just seems so casual sometimes and it’s weird.

The telegraphed runs up the middle just need to stop period on short yardage situation. Id rather they go 5 wide and throw it at this point that's got a higher chance of actually working

 

[RuGettinIt]

rate the following 1-5 based on 5 being excellent;

Run game - 2
Pass rush - 3
Coverage - 5
Pass protection - 4

So what are we going to do about the red zone offense? There’s been minimal to no improvement on that front and I’m just real my confused as to why.

 

[GeorgiaBuck2]

rate the following 1-5 based on 5 being excellent;

Run game
Pass rush
Coverage
Pass protection

So what are we going to do about the red zone offense? There’s been minimal to no improvement on that front and I’m just real my confused as to why.

RG - 2
PR - 3
CO - 4
PP - 4

 

[Mike80]

More Padilla.

For once we agree - Padilla needs more reps at guard.

 

[1926Buckeyes]

For once we agree - Padilla needs more reps at guard.

Wondering if he and West could spark the run game. Don’t like the idea of relying on 2 freshman backs, and West needs more reps to see but he’s flashed.

Biggest question is can they pass block well enough yet.

 

[youra6]

I don't think Saying is in sync with Smith especially on deeper routes. Just an observation.

 

[Mike80]

Wondering if he and West could spark the run game. Don’t like the idea of relying on 2 freshman backs, and West needs more reps to see but he’s flashed.

Biggest question is can they pass block well enough yet.

So the one thing I think they need to do is establish a clear pecking order. Running backs get into a rhythm just as much as a QB does. Get someone in and there and establish something.

If I absolutely had to pick right now, it'd be Donaldson. I trust him the most when it comes to the pass pro stuff.

 

[RuGettinIt]

I don't think Saying is in sync with Smith especially on deeper routes. Just an observation.

What deeper routes? Did I miss them?

 

[Onebuckfan]

I don't think Saying is in sync with Smith especially on deeper routes. Just an observation.

Throw it deep. TDS more important than dump offs.

 

[visaliabuck]

I think they need to come out in the second half and floor it…run it up to 40 or 50 something……

 

[Captain Buckeye]

This team plays with its food too much sometimes.

I think part of it is their overall youth - Sayin is a killer but he's just a kid still. This 2nd quarter lacked killer instinct on offense for the most part.

I think it’s the play calling to be honest. Lose aggressiveness and start calling runs on 1-2 downs. Then 3rd down and 7 and it’s always a uphill climb at that point