John Stofa Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 I know there are a lot of Ohio State fans on this site, so please don't think I'm trying to rub salt in your wounds. I've lived in both Ohio and Texas during my life, but I have family still in Texas and some of them are Texas alumni. So I was pulling for the Horns tonight! Vince Young is absolutely incredible, and if his receivers could catch the ball the game may not have even been close. It was a great game, but a bad day for the Big Ten. It now appears that USC and Texas are on a collision course for the national championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 I'm a Buckeye fan, and always have been, so no doubt, this was a disappointing loss. But what a game! Wow, it was definitely worth all the hype it received. If Texas does make it to the championship game, I'll pe pulling for them. (unelss their opponent is Ohio State) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Antonio Bengal Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 What was up with all the field goals? Isn't the Ohio State University supposed to score more touchdowns than that?! If you settle for field goals, it's gonna come back to bite you. That's what happened tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsLB Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 UT with the big bad D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green 66 Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 While i agree that the field goals bit the bucks tonight, the most frustrating part of the game was the way it felt that they quit in the later stages of the 4th quarter. I know that both teams were tired but still it seemed that OSU became a little complacent and made some mental errors during the final couple Texas drives. Still definitely an exciting game well worth the experience for both schools.Mike GreenWaynesville Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 UT with the big bad D I thought we handled the Texas defense pretty well. Pittman was having consistent success, and both QBs were as well until the end. The difference was Vince Young's arm (wow) and failure to convert in the red zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 The Texas D looked pretty suspect and beatable. Rod Wright was virtually a total non-factor except for one drop back where he batted down a pass. Otherwise he was pretty much shoved out of the way most of the night by a single blocker.The Texas LBs are too undersized and teams should be able to run down their throats. Their strength is their secondary. Michael Huff lived up to his billing as a mobile, hard-hitting safety. Cedric Griffin is a decent cover corner, even though he got beat by Santonio Holmes once for a TD.The Buckeyes have a much better defense, especially at LB. Hawk is a no-brainer, mid-first rounder and Bobby Carpenter was all over the place, showing speed and great instinct for the ball. They did a number on Vince Young - both vs. run and pass.In the secondary, Donte Whittner was more impressive than Nate Salley. Whitner blew up his fair share of plays. He's got more speed, more aggression, and is a for real gunner. But the Bucs CBs are a liability.Overall, the Bucs let this one slip away. Ted Ginn couldn't run a route to save his left nut and Troy Smith should've been their QB the whole game. If the TE catches the ball in the end zone instead of playing hot potato with it, the Bucs are #2 in the nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 To start, Green66, your avatar creeps me out.. No biggie, just thought I'd mention that. Now about the game... The Bucks needed more than FGs when they got the turnovers and didn't capitalize to the fullest. You can say what you want about the UT defense being suspect, but after the turnovers, they still kept OSU out of the endzone and gave their team the opportunity to win the game. Where was Ted Ginn ?? Playmakers need to get their hands on the ball. Overall I felt bad for the linebackers of OSU after playing an absolute stellar game. Is there a better linebacking corps in the country ?? I think NOT... A.J. Hawk is a machine !!! Well, it's better to take your losses early in the season. It was a great game, but would have liked to see it turn our the other way of course.WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 That loss falls almost entirely on Jim Tressel. His coaching was "Mike Tice-like". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stofa Posted September 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 What was up with all the field goals? Isn't the Ohio State University supposed to score more touchdowns than that?! If you settle for field goals, it's gonna come back to bite you. That's what happened tonight. I don't think it was a case of either team wanting to "settle" for field goals. The defenses just tightened up more when the other team got closer to the goal line. It was just a great college football game. After all those field goals, it took an awesome throw by Young and a great catch by his receiver to score the go ahead touchdown.I thought OSU looked good too, but as an impartial observer, I think they have some issues at quarterback they need to resolve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzy Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 First thing the Big 12 crew was terrible and second tressle is a stupid ass moron for putting zwick back in at the end of the game. Good job tressel you lost it for your team you piece of crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StripesNTn Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 First thing the Big 12 crew was terrible and second tressle is a stupid ass moron for putting zwick back in at the end of the game. Good job tressel you lost it for your team you piece of crap. the same Tressle, that lead the bucks to the promised land. Get over it, great game, tough loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzy Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Yeah the same tressle that went to the national championship game. He made a very bad decsion putting Zwick back in after Smith lead the team for the majority of the 3rd and 4th quarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 What was up with all the field goals? Isn't the Ohio State University supposed to score more touchdowns than that?! If you settle for field goals, it's gonna come back to bite you. That's what happened tonight. That's how we won the championship. That's Tressel ball.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalindian Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 In the first half, I remember ABC showing us a stat about how Texas' avg. starting position was the 44, while OSU's was 24. Then in the second half, it had practically reversed. The worst part about that was that OSU, with all its dangerous offensive weapons, was starting near midfield almost every drive, and couldn't get more than a field goal, and several times they just punted it away after disappointing 3 and outs.I think Coach Tressel needs to decide between one QB and stick to them. You can't just throw in a different QB whenever you feel like it. A successful football team needs rhthym and flow, and OSU did not have that last night. I'm very disappointed by this loss, because Texas, an EXCELLENT team, made some crucial mistakes, and the Bucks were not able to capitalize.The Bengals better win. WHO DEY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Tressel ball = snoozer ballOSU needs a legitimate QB who doesn't throw the ball like a girl.That said Zwick is terrible and not sure why they don't just let Smith develop on Saturdays, he may not be big enough to be a pocket passer but he can make plays occassionally at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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