ROCKNE Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Ok, it's the big game this week. Can the Buckeyes win at home or do you think Texas will steal one from their house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWPFFL BrianW Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I just don't see Ohio State losing in the shoe to Texas, unless all of the sudden the Ohio State linebackers (who are FAR superior to the linebackers that Young torced in the Rose Bowl last year) forget that little thing called tackling. Young might get a good chunk of yards rushing, but it won't be the ridiculous long plays where any lb with any talent could have stopped him from making a touchdown like you saw in the Rose Bowl. I'll say Ohio State forces 3 turnovers and the Buckeyes win 20-10. If this game was played in Austin, I would definately give the nod to Texas, but, Ohio State doesn't play on the road so it isn't in Ausitn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1STEELERFAN Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I just don't see Ohio State losing in the shoe to Texas, unless all of the sudden the Ohio State linebackers (who are FAR superior to the linebackers that Young torced in the Rose Bowl last year) forget that little thing called tackling. Young might get a good chunk of yards rushing, but it won't be the ridiculous long plays where any lb with any talent could have stopped him from making a touchdown like you saw in the Rose Bowl. I'll say Ohio State forces 3 turnovers and the Buckeyes win 20-10. If this game was played in Austin, I would definately give the nod to Texas, but, Ohio State doesn't play on the road so it isn't in Ausitn. 972530[/snapback] I'm not a big Mack brown guy. I think OSU wins this one 27-17 in the shoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Texas will find it difficult to have much luck on offense. OSU LBs will slow Young down considerably and Texas' young fresman back won't find any running room. First team to 17 will win. Bucks should have at least 2 picks in this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinL Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 If this game was played in Austin, I would definately give the nod to Texas, but, Ohio State doesn't play on the road so it isn't in Ausitn. 972530[/snapback] This is a home and home match-up. Ohio State travels to Austin on 9/9/2006. Also, in 2007 the Buckeyes play at Washington (9/15/07) and in 2008 OSU has USC on the schedule in LA (9/13/08). Schedule Link Find me another team that plays 3 tougher teams, out of conference, on the road, in 3 consecutive years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinL Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 This is a home and home match-up. Ohio State travels to Austin on 9/9/2006. Also, in 2007 the Buckeyes play at Washington (9/15/07) and in 2008 OSU has USC on the schedule in LA (9/13/08). Schedule Link Find me another team that plays 3 tougher teams, out of conference, on the road, in 3 consecutive years. 975178[/snapback] In 2004 OSU played at NC State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glabra Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 This is a home and home match-up. Ohio State travels to Austin on 9/9/2006. Also, in 2007 the Buckeyes play at Washington (9/15/07) and in 2008 OSU has USC on the schedule in LA (9/13/08). Schedule Link Find me another team that plays 3 tougher teams, out of conference, on the road, in 3 consecutive years. 975178[/snapback] What he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime9287 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 At NC State and at Washington? You gotta be able to give something better than that! Texas and USC are good road games, but Washington and NC State? C'mon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagooey36 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 [/b]GO BUCKS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinL Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 At NC State and at Washington? You gotta be able to give something better than that! Texas and USC are good road games, but Washington and NC State? C'mon! 975470[/snapback] I thought NC State was ranked that year but upon checking, it was the prior year (2003) when Rivers was a senior and they finished 8-5. They were ranked in the top 15 early in the season before being upset by Wake right before the OSU game (multi-overtime thriller). Washington - apparently I remember the Huskies of the 90's (5 Pac 10 titles from 1990 - 2000). They were awful last year (1-10). 2007 is a ways away but they will likely still not be a difficult opponent for the Buckeyes. I was wrong to include them on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Well OSU has won 36 straight non-conference games at home. I'm a Longhorn fan, but this is gonna be a toughie. OSU is balanced, and good on both sides of the ball. Texas is gonna need an EXTRA HUGH game from Young to compete. And their D cannot give up big plays and/or commit silly penalties. Gonna be a doozy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coffeeman Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Too tough to call or lay money on, but I'd give the home team a slight nod just because of the home advantage. Really looking forward to this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 This is a home and home match-up. Ohio State travels to Austin on 9/9/2006. Also, in 2007 the Buckeyes play at Washington (9/15/07) and in 2008 OSU has USC on the schedule in LA (9/13/08). Schedule Link Find me another team that plays 3 tougher teams, out of conference, on the road, in 3 consecutive years. 975178[/snapback] Notre Dame - who else? 2006 - @USC (along with GaTech&MichSt) 2007 - @Michigan (along with UCLA & Penn State) 2008 - @USC (along with Mich St, NC & BC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDude Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I'm a huge Texas fan but I hate Mac Brown. I think Mac Brown will nut up like the OU games the last few years and get out coached by calling a conservative game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincy slammers Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Hugh Buckeye fan , but this will be a huge test. Think they'll win by 7-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime9287 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I dunno who will win as I am an ACC guy and havent seen much of the Big 10 or Big 12. I just know Ive seen some kid on Ohio State by the name of Ginn and he looks spectacular. I dont really care who wins. Id rather see Texas becasue I believe they will lose to either Oklahoma or A&M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbmcdonald Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Texas will find it difficult to have much luck on offense. OSU LBs will slow Young down considerably and Texas' young fresman back won't find any running room. First team to 17 will win. Bucks should have at least 2 picks in this game. 972790[/snapback] Actually the starting tailback for Texas is a Junior, Selvin Young. He did not play much in the first game, because he tweaked his ankle. He could have played more, but there was no reason to. As for the Freshman tailback, there are actually two. Jamaal Charles, who had 135 yards on Saturday, with a 9.6 yard per carry average and Henry Melton, who had 65 yards on 6 carries (10.8 yards per carry). Melton is 6-3 and 270 lbs. And yes he is a tailback, not a fullback, because he has tailback speed. So that gives Texas 4 players that are capable of a 100+ yard rushing game. Actually 5 if you count Ramonce Taylor a sophomore who is capable of starting at tailback for many teams, but Texas is starting him a wide receiver, just so they can get him into the game. I think that the question is not how good OSU linebackers are, but what kind of depth does OSU have at linebacker, because it is possible that they could be facing runners with “fresh” legs, the whole game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote Quimby2 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 OSU because Mack Brown doesn't win big games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantsfan Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 (edited) I think at home OSU should win, but Texas is a VERY good team this year and I think OSU is a little over rated so I'll go with Texas. And I think for the first time in 75 years they can beat OU this year as well. If Brown, who is a bad big game coach period, they have SO much talent every year, can't beat OU this year considering they clearly are the better team he might as well quit tomorrow. And something else OSU NEVER plays tough road games. Please guys look at their last 3 or 4 years. Maybe in the future they will, but come on it's a joke. They are always home seemingly. Edited September 9, 2005 by giantsfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeman Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 And something else OSU NEVER plays tough road games. Please guys look at their last 3 or 4 years. Maybe in the future they will, but come on it's a joke. They are always home seemingly. 978277[/snapback] I agree - didn't they have a year recently with 7-8 home games vs. only 4-5 away. Is this typical? If so, I guess there is no NCAA rule about keeping it 50-50, but BCS voters should keep it mind when contemplating their win-loss record... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacosud Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Yep..."We schedule it that way on purpose". I'm not going to feel bad for OSU being smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantsfan Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Yep..."We schedule it that way on purpose". I'm not going to feel bad for OSU being smart. 978516[/snapback] Now that I agree with. If you can "get away" with it do it. It's smart. I'm not knocking it just saying it does indeed happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glabra Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I agree - didn't they have a year recently with 7-8 home games vs. only 4-5 away. Is this typical? If so, I guess there is no NCAA rule about keeping it 50-50, but BCS voters should keep it mind when contemplating their win-loss record... 978387[/snapback] More a function of the quirks of scheduling. We just happened to have our return trips for future years. The last few years have admittedly had many more home games for the Bucks, but similar claims can be made for Michigan, USC etc., to slightly less degrees. The bottom line is, none of the schools from major conferences is going to agree to anything other than a home and home. So, we will see our share of road games in the future. As for the smaller schools, like Ohio schools that we're almost mandated to play every year, it just doesn't make sense financially to play in their stadiums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark Griswold Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 (edited) OSU is over rated. Texas is over rated. Tressell is a lying cheat, Brown is a gutless conservative. But Texas did win a big game last yr vs Michigan, and they can do it again here. Texas wins on the road. Edited September 9, 2005 by Clark Griswold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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