Ohio State Football 2024

We don't have pre-season games in CFB. So, teams work things out over the first few games - unless they have one of those big games scheduled early.

Been watching Buckeye openers for a few years. Normally, they are a lot like that first half. The second half showed what they are and can be. I like what they showed - running game and run blocking obviously needs some work. Otherwise, the needed elements are mostly there.

People were wondering whether the game plan was restricted. Probably, in the sense that it was Akron and the staff has a plan to play up to 16-17 games. You can't put more in the offensive gameplan than you can master in 3 practices. I think it's safe to assume what we saw Sat was basic.

Last, since I didn't see anyone note it - Jack Sawyer should be under arrest for what he did to Akron QB Ben Finley. That was a repeated, brutal felonious assault. Jack had a stat line of 2 tackles, but his influence on the game was bigger than his stats suggest.

The season is a journey and the team develops and gets refined over the season. Expecting them to be a polished end product on Aug 31 isn't realistic. But I can see what that end product can be - and that's why I'm optimistic and these nattering nabobs of negativism can kiss my scarlet and gray arse. :)
 
Crusaders said:
Well, yeah. Questions at QB? Yes. Shaky passing game? Yup. Sluggish offense? Even worse than I suspected it would look considering the opponent.

Imagine if this team opened up with a somewhat competitive opponent lol
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They'd run them off the field too with a slightly more competitive score.
 
Welcome to the B1G USC. Beat the SEC and you gain a warm spot in my heart. As it turns out, the Trojans can play defense and have plenty of grit with their glitz. Add them to the contender list.
 
The Dock said:
That spread should’ve been covered on the basis of tOSU vs in-state opponents ATS since 2010.
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I despise using "the spread" as a criteria for quality of performance. Sure, if you are favored by 48 and win by 3, that means something. But if you are a 48 point favorite and win by 46, only degenerate gamblers should be upset.

I'm a unicorn these days, but I despise gambling and it's influence on fans. If someone wants to bet on other teams, then you do you. But it bothers me when Ohio St wins but does not cover - and my friends are unhappy. Or there was a prop bet for a Buckeye WR to have 125 yards receiving and 3 TDs and they get 118 yards and 2 TDs. It corrupts the nature of what being a fan is and should be. FWIW
 
I tried catching up on this thread since Saturday morning, but I just couldn't read 8 pages of foolishness. Those of you complaining on Yappi during the first half look pretty dumb. Posting in-game is pretty sad. Maybe try one of these ideas:
- buy a ticket and go to the game
- make a friend, and watch the game with them
- go to a sports bar and complain there

For the complainers that think they are football experts: Did you think the Buckeyes would do anything except play the most basic defenses and call the most basic plays in their offense in this game? If so, you have no idea about things like self-scouting. Day, Chip and Knowles have forgotten more football than you will ever know. The are looking ahead and are setting things up for the coming big games.

Also, Will Howard looks legit. If you think otherwise, think again.
 
wolves82 said:
I tried catching up on this thread since Saturday morning, but I just couldn't read 8 pages of foolishness. Those of you complaining on Yappi during the first half look pretty dumb. Posting in-game is pretty sad. Maybe try one of these ideas:
- buy a ticket and go to the game
- make a friend, and watch the game with them
- go to a sports bar and complain there

For the complainers that think they are football experts: Did you think the Buckeyes would do anything except play the most basic defenses and call the most basic plays in their offense in this game? If so, you have no idea about things like self-scouting. Day, Chip and Knowles have forgotten more football than you will ever know. The are looking ahead and are setting things up for the coming big games.

Also, Will Howard looks legit. If you think otherwise, think again.
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Excellent post, well said
 
IVCguy said:
I despise using "the spread" as a criteria for quality of performance. Sure, if you are favored by 48 and win by 3, that means something. But if you are a 48 point favorite and win by 46, only degenerate gamblers should be upset.

I'm a unicorn these days, but I despise gambling and it's influence on fans. If someone wants to bet on other teams, then you do you. But it bothers me when Ohio St wins but does not cover - and my friends are unhappy. Or there was a prop bet for a Buckeye WR to have 125 yards receiving and 3 TDs and they get 118 yards and 2 TDs. It corrupts the nature of what being a fan is and should be. FWIW
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Unfortunately, if you’re in Ohio you can’t bet player props anymore. Thanks DeWine
 
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