Let's Talk OSU Football
Pierre, from the post below, is an Ohio State fan, just like you and me. He offered up an interesting take on why our beloved Bucks will not win this years's national championship, even though they've earned preseason No. 1 acclaim in most publications.Everyone's talking about Heisman Trophy candidates Troy Smith and Tedd Ginn Jr., and for good reason. But getting lost in the shuffle is junior running back Antonio Pittman (pictured, above), who rushed for 1,300-plus yards last year, good for fourth on the all-time season yardage list by a sophomore in OSU's long tradition of excellent running backs.
But Pierre opines the running back position -- not the relatively inexperienced defense -- will be OSU's downfall. There's been lots of talk about incoming freshman Chris Wells, another badass running back who could be a Heisman candidate in 2008. Pierre thinks the two-back rotation could become enough of a distraction in Columbus to derail OSU's national title hopes. The last time a high-profile position was up for grabs week to week was about eight years ago, when Stanley Jackson couldn't separate himself from fellow quarterback Joe Germaine.
Do you think OSU will win it all this year? Why or why not?
posted by Big Primpin' @ 12:06 AM
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The Glenville Buckeyes are too fast and too athletic not to win it all this year. The defense is awesome right now. Sounds miopic I know. This team reminds me of the mid 90's FSU teams...but faster. Imagine that!
For those not getting the Glenville reference, seven players on OSU's 2006 roster played for Ted Ginn Sr., who has turned the Tarblooders into a state powerhouse. It's a rare feat for the school in inner-city Cleveland, because Ohio preps are often dominated by the big Catholics, but Glenville has shown in the last six years or so the publics can be a force as well.
Hey Cornchips,
OSU will not win it all this year because of their schedule. They will be playing a lot of night games and they historically have not played well in night games, especially on the road. I hope I am wrong but I also think the #1 preseason rankings are a curse, not a blessing.
-Ben Franklin
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