BCS Championship: OSU vs LSU Game Thread

[GAC]

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I thought I'd start a separate game thread for tonight's game. Also - would anyone would interested in using Chat for the game?

[Chip R]

I think it's a little soon for a game thread. We can reopen it before the game starts and discussion can continue in the other thread.

[Chip R]

Have at it.

[GoReds33]

Have at it.Whooh!!! GO LSU!!!:cool:

[GAC]

Chat is open! :beerme:

[OnBaseMachine]

My honest prediction:

OSU 24
LSU 17

[GAC]

What's your dishonest prediction? :lol:

[OnBaseMachine]

What's your dishonest prediction? :lol:

That was my so-called "real prediction". Back in early December I predicted an 82-3 OSU victory.;)

[GAC]

I bet James Carville would disagree with you. ;)

[OnBaseMachine]

Please OSU, don't let Lester Miles become the worst coach to ever win a NC tonight.

[GAC]

I won the bowl poll from work this year guys. Only had 5 losses out of all the bowl games. $150. The beer is on me! :lol:

[GAC]

I still say it's gonna come down to our offensive line vs their defensive line. Beanie Wells has to have a solid game for us to win IMO.

[MWM]

I'll be happy if it's a competitive game. As long as OSU doesn't get beat badly, I won't be too disappointed.

for all the criticism of Les Miles, he's won both bowl games by a blowout.

[George Foster]

Gone!

[GAC]

BEANIE TD!!!!!!!!!!

[Gainesville Red]

Good start for the OSU.

[GAC]

Man,I hope that is not a bad omen like last year with Ginn early.

[George Foster]

OSU could not have asked for a better start.

[OnBaseMachine]

LSU has the most overrated defense I have ever seen. I remember earlier in the year when CBS was saying they had maybe the best defense in college football history.

Wells is a beast.

[MWM]

Nice call by Tressel. I'd bet almost anything LSU thought it was going to be a run to the left side (that's what I thought) because they've run mostly to the left this year. Running to the right side probably took them by surprise.

[HeatherC1212]

That's a nice way to start the game! Get the offense going and most of all, get Beanie loose to run!! GO BUCKS! :jump:

[MWM]

Man,I hope that is not a bad omen like last year with Ginn early.

That's EXACTLY what I immediately thought.

[MWM]

LSU has the most overrated defense I have ever seen.

Easy there, Tiger. Don't jinx this game.

[GAC]

Early LSU blunders. OSU with the ball on their own 40

[George Foster]

what a punt....wow, you'll see him on Sunday

[GAC]

Didn't LSU, over their last 4-5 games, give up an average of 29 pts/game?

[George Foster]

Wow...LSU....still on the Bus!

[GAC]

Bucks on the LSU 15. If Boeckman is given that much time to pass, we're in for a good night.

[OnBaseMachine]

Didn't LSU, over their last 4-5 games, give up an average of 29 pts/game?

Their defense was pretty bad once October began.

[HeatherC1212]

Wow, that was a great pass by Todd!

[GAC]

Field Goal

[OnBaseMachine]

Bad playcall on 3rd and 4. You have a great power RB, give it to him there. FG's keep teams in the game.

[GAC]

Nice kick. Tressel believes in his kickers.

[MWM]

OSU better start getting some pressure on the QB without blitzing, or they're in trouble.

[PickOff]

OSU needs a stop here to force a field goal. The big Mo, baby.

[George Foster]

Who is doing the "color" with Thom? FOX couldn't get anybody else? This is the National Championship Game.

[George Foster]

#18 is a Tough SOB

[GAC]

Looks like LSU is gonna run the crap out of the ball with the intent of wearing down OSU's defense, which could be critical late in the game.

[GAC]

Busted play. 3rd and 13

[GAC]

Anyone want to chat?

[MWM]

Florida went up 21-7 on the first play of the second quarter last year. It was their third TD in three possessions. This year is going a little better, but there's a lot of game left to play.

[PickOff]

Nice option play by LSU and a personal foul call on OSU. Bad call.

[MWM]

A little home cooking on that late hit.

[PickOff]

A little home cooking on that late hit.

Gimme some rice and beans, some jumbalaya, and crayfish with that call.

[PickOff]

And they just keep coming

[MWM]

Tressel better be careful here or it could get out of hand quickly.

[HeatherC1212]

Argh, that late hit call was totally bogus. Time to kick it up a notch Bucks! :)

[MWM]

I hate having a QB I have no confidence in in games like this. Boeckman is just suited for these types of games.

[MWM]

Where's the late hit on Wells there?

[HeatherC1212]

Go Beanie!!! :)

[MWM]

This is getting ridiculous.

[MWM]

SOOOOOO close on the TD to Robiskie.

[WMR]

Amazing penetration by the LSU d-line on that FG.

[MWM]

the tide has definitely turned. It's not looking good.

[WMR]

I wonder what the crowd composition is at the Superdome? I see lots of red in the stands.

[HeatherC1212]

That bad call started it IMO. :(

[PickOff]

the tide has definitely turned. It's not looking good.

So much for that comfortable blow out, huh?

[MWM]

Need to be careful on this 3rd and 1 not to get burned deep.

[HeatherC1212]

So much for that comfortable blow out, huh?

I've never thought this game would be a comfortable blow out by either team. I think this one keeps us guessing til the very end. :eek:

[PickOff]

I wonder what the crowd composition is at the Superdome? I see lots of red in the stands.

My sister, an OSU grad, is there. I'll give her a call and let you know.

That tight end is a hoss.

[MWM]

So much for that comfortable blow out, huh?

I never thought that for a second.

[PickOff]

I never thought that for a second.

I wasn't suggesting you did... it would have been nice, though.

[HeatherC1212]

Someone just posted this on another board I visit...is it true?! I know the ref part is true right now, LOL ;)


LSU is getting a lot of help from the refs. The late hit was a bad call and the first LSU touchdown should have been flagged for an illegal formation. There were only two men on the left side of the line, including the pass catcher. It's not surprising nobody covered him -- he was ineligible.

[MWM]

Deja Vu.

[George Foster]

speed kills

[MWM]

this is what happens when you get no pressure on the QB.

[PickOff]

I tell you what, though, that talk about the two best teams not being in the BCS championship is going to moot if this keeps up. Big play after big play. Quality football.

[George Foster]

Even if OSU does not score their next possession, they have to move the chains. They cannot have a "3 and out."

[MWM]

Tressel doesn't know how to coach in games like this. It's his major pitfall.

LSU making it look easy right now.

[WMR]

My sister, an OSU grad, is there. I'll give her a call and let you know.

That tight end is a hoss.

Good deal. :beerme:

[George Foster]

I tell you what, though, that talk about the two best teams not being in the BCS championship is going to moot if this keeps up. Big play after big play. Quality football.

I agree. West Virgina proved that OU did not deserve it, and Hawaii was a joke. I really think the 2 best teams are playing tonight.

[MWM]

Good lord, Tressel, could you be any more predictable?

[WMR]

GF: I would have loved to have seen a 4 game playoff between Georgia, LSU, OSU, and USC.

[WMR]

OSU is in a danger zone right now.

[WMR]

DAMN THAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL INTERCEPTION!!!

One of the nicest INTs I have seen all season. PERFECT in every phase of defense.

[HeatherC1212]

That bad call really started this whole mess. OSU needs to take halftime to get settled down again. ARGH. :(

[George Foster]

Flynn is throwing strikes tonight.

[MWM]

8 penalties for 94 yards on OSU so far. None on LSU. Just sayin'.

[MWM]

the problem is the offense. The defense has been on the field non-stop.

[WMR]

Let's see a QB sneak here.

[George Foster]

8 penalties for 94 yards on OSU so far. None on LSU. Just sayin'.

I agree. FOX never showed that 2nd personal foul call. What was that. It turned 2nd and 10, into 2nd and 25.

[MWM]

Game over. I'm outta here. Have fun!

[HeatherC1212]

the problem is the offense. The defense has been on the field non-stop.

That's what I was thinking too. Those guys have to be tired and the offense needs to stay on the field longer to give them more of a break. Hard to play well when you don't get to regroup.

[GAC]

the problem is the offense. The defense has been on the field non-stop.


1st down run, and then 3 pass plays.

[flyer85]

similar to last year ... LSU is doing a bunch of stuff the Bucks have not seen before. It's known as getting outcoached. It's one of th issues with 6 weeks between games, a team could put in a new offense if they wished.

The other issue is Boeckman is by far the inferior QB.

Strange play calling as well. As soon as I saw the alignment on the one play when they were up 7-0 ... I said QB draw. The Bucks are predictable, LSU is not.

[WMR]

24 unanswered points! :eek:

[GAC]

Simply ridiculous.

[George Foster]

you don't review that play? It's for the all the marbles.

[HeatherC1212]

The offense NEEDS to stay on the field. They HAVE to get some points before halftime to get their confidence back. COME ON GUYS.

[George Foster]

similar to last year ... LSU is doing a bunch of stuff the Bucks have not seen before. It's known as getting outcoached. It's one of th issues with 6 weeks between games, a team could put in a new offense if they wished.

The other issue is Boeckman is by far the inferior QB.

Strange play calling as well. As soon as I saw the alignment on the one play when they were up 7-0 ... I said QB draw. The Bucks are predictable, LSU is not.

both teams had a chance to put in new plays.

[WVRed]

Overrated.

Just sayin'.

[GAC]

almost another INT

[WMR]

Almost picked him again! :eek:

[George Foster]

If OSU scores here they are right back in it.

[WMR]

Overrated.

Just sayin'.

If LSU wins, we've got a pretty good argument for a piece of that National Championship, WV. ;)

[GAC]

OSU needs to pound the ball more with Wells. This play calling is ridiculous and very erratic

[WMR]

HUGE first-down pick-up by the Buckeyes. They needed that one BAD.

[OnBaseMachine]

It sucks that the BCS handed this to LSU. There needs to be a playoff so that the best team can be determined on the field.

[GAC]

How about shortenng the field some with some quick screens to Wells?

[WMR]

It sucks that the BCS handed this to LSU. There needs to be a playoff so that the best team can be determined on the field.

:lol:

[George Foster]

OSU needs to pound the ball more with Wells. This play calling is ridiculous and very erratic

You all know alot more about OSU than I do, but from past posts this season, you all have all said that next year was "the year."
I'm I right?

[flyer85]

both teams had a chance to put in new plays.... and only one team took advantage of it.

[PickOff]

That was awful. Go to the hot read on 3rd and 13 with no chance for the first down and pressure not there. Come on Beokman.

[WMR]

You all know alot more about OSU than I do, but from past posts this season, you all have all said that next year was "the year."
I'm I right?

Re-match with Florida next season. :evil:

[GAC]

It sucks that the BCS handed this to LSU. There needs to be a playoff so that the best team can be determined on the field.


LSU is playing like they deserve to be there. OSU? Not

[flyer85]

Boeckman is not going to lead them from behind ... ain't gonna happen.

[MWM]

Tressel is lost in games like these. There's no doubt that OSU has the talent to matchup against LSU, but Tressel has no clue how to mix it up and compete in games played in this way. It's not a talent issue, it's a preparation issue.

[WVRed]

Ohio St needs receivers bad, especially a burner. Hartline and Robiskie are more size receivers.

BTW, Hartline's brother will probably be UK's QB next year.

[WMR]

Tressel is lost in games like these. There's no doubt that OSU has the talent to matchup against LSU, but Tressel has no clue how to mix it up and compete in games played in this way. It's not a talent issue, it's a preparation issue.

He didn't learn anything from last year's shallacking by Florida??

Or is it just not within his capabilities??

[GAC]

Boy! OSU has alot of regrouping to do in that locker room.

[PickOff]

My sister, an OSU grad, is there. I'll give her a call and let you know.


Sis is not answering. Hmmm, I wonder why?

[WVRed]

LSU is playing like they deserve to be there. OSU? Not

Problem is, LSU has a history of disappearing in big games. Its a matter of which LSU showed up. The same one that lost to Kentucky didn't. The one ranked no 1 for most of the season did.

I do agree with OBM, there needs to be a playoff, but it will not happen for about 10 years.

[GAC]

And then to make matters worse, I gotta see James Carvilles mug on my TV just before halftime.

[flyer85]

Ohio St needs receivers bad, especially a burner. Small is a burner, they need a QB. Boeckman was awful the last two games of the season and it is continuing. Someone at work asked me today what I thought ... my response was that LSU has a big advantage at QB.

[HeatherC1212]

OSU won the national title against a very tough Miami team back in 2002 and Tressel's record in bowl games is not bad overall. They need to regroup and settle down and come out raring to go after halftime. They lost some swagger and they have to get that back. I don't feel as bad about this game as I did last year. At this time last year, I was ready to hang up the towel but I'm not ready to do that yet. Go Buckeyes!

[George Foster]

Ohio St needs receivers bad, especially a burner. Hartline and Robiskie are more size receivers.

BTW, Hartline's brother will probably be UK's QB next year.

It depends on our receivers. If we don't have anyone emerge in spring football, Pulley will be the QB. He's a running QB. If we have some talent at the recievers, then bet on Hartline.

[MWM]

Ohio St needs receivers bad, especially a burner. Hartline and Robiskie are more size receivers.

Hartline is 6'3" and 180 pounds. Robiskie is 6'3" and 196 pounds. By today's standards, they are both quite small.

This game and last year's were all about coaching, nothing more. Tressel can coach in a slower, Big Ten type of game. In games that are played at a faster pace, he's as clueless as anyone. There's a reason why the other Big Ten teams haven't struggled with SEC teams, but OSU has. Tressel's a good coach, but he's never in his life had to coach in these types of games. He was able to be successful in 2002 bcause that defense was flat out awesome, way better than this year's.

[George Foster]

OSU won the national title against a very tough Miami team back in 2002 and Tressel's record in bowl games is not bad overall. They need to regroup and settle down and come out raring to go after halftime. They lost some swagger and they have to get that back. I don't feel as bad about this game as I did last year. At this time last year, I was ready to hang up the towel but I'm not ready to do that yet. Go Buckeyes!

I agree. LSU tends to have great 1st halfs. They killed Kentucky in the 1st half, and let us back in the game in the 4 quarter.

OSU can score on LSU, however, they have to be on the field, moving the chains to score.

[MWM]

He didn't learn anything from last year's shallacking by Florida??

Or is it just not within his capabilities??

They chalked last year's game up to overconfidence and bad preparation. I just don't think he's figured out how to play in this style of game. this type of offense requires different types of defensive sets, and they're not doing anything to confuse this offense. I watched LSU struggle quite a bit on offense this year, but Tressel plays it like he's playing a Big Ten offense. He doesn't know how to scheme against this type of offense. LSU is not this good.

I'll continue to maintain that this result isn't a matter of talent. OSU continues to churn out top round NFL players year after year. They get great talent year in and year out and they've proven they can play with just about anyone. their stuggles in these games are all about scheme.

[Yachtzee]

Hartline is 6'3" and 180 pounds. Robiskie is 6'3" and 196 pounds. By today's standards, they are both quite small.

This game and last year's were all about coaching, nothing more. Tressel can coach in a slower, Big Ten type of game. In games that are played at a faster pace, he's as clueless as anyone. There's a reason why the other Big Ten teams haven't struggled with SEC teams, but OSU has. Tressel's a good coach, but he's never in his life had to coach in these types of games. He was able to be successful in 2002 bcause that defense was flat out awesome, way better than this year's.

If OSU had a top notch QB, I would almost suggest going to a no-huddle offense in games like this and then taking the play clock down on each play, just to keep LSU's defensive linemen out there in their stances and see if that takes some of the wind out of their sails.

[GAC]

I agree with what the one analyst said earlier - LSU's defensive coordinator doesn't believe that OSU has the receivers. So he's able to stack the defensive line and put pressure on OSU's offensive line/QB.

Robiskie, Hartline, and especially Small (where's he been?) have to be more involved, but in a shortened passing game IMO. We gotta shorten the field as far as our passing game goes, and quit trying to go for it all with Boeckman's arm.

[WVRed]

I have a feeling Rich Rodriguez is watching this game and thinking he made the right decision.

[Unassisted]

I predict the Buckeyes defense will create a turnover and score in the second half. Hopefully it will happen early enough to create some momentum.

My expectations for the offense were low and Boeckman has done about as well as I expected. :(

[MWM]

If OSU had a top notch QB, I would almost suggest going to a no-huddle offense in games like this and then taking the play clock down on each play, just to keep LSU's defensive linemen out there in their stances and see if that takes some of the wind out of their sails.

Yeah, Boeckman is not cut out for this type of game. I really hope we see Henton in the second half.

And i'd love to see Tressel go out and tell Terrelle Pryor that Boeckman won't be the incumbent and that it's Pryor's to lose.

I've got to believe that Pryor watching this game is the kiss of death for him coming to Columbus.

[Gainesville Red]

Re-match with Florida next season. :evil:

Georgia may have something to say about that.

[HeatherC1212]

Or maybe Pryor sees this game and realizes that he's exactly what the Buckeyes need and decides to go there to be the star. ;)

[WMR]

Georgia may have something to say about that.

That is going to be a hell of a battle between you two in the SEC East next season! :eek:

[GAC]

Total yds.... OSU 234 LSU 197
Passing Yds.... OSU 111 LSU 118
Rushing Yds.... OSU 123 LSU 79

[WMR]

LSU is going to bring some monster blitzes in the second half.

[WMR]

OSU Nation's favorite coach doing the half-time show. :eek:

[WMR]

JaMarcus Russell mugged Bill Cosby. :laugh:

[Spring~Fields]

Total yds.... OSU 234 LSU 197
Passing Yds.... OSU 111 LSU 118
Rushing Yds.... OSU 123 LSU 79

Well last year they had something like 82 total yards. So they have improved. :evil:

[MWM]

That second personal foul penalty was HUGE in this game.

I hope we see at least one flag on LSU in the second half. Just one, that's all I ask. Right now, it's 8 flags OSU, 0 LSU.

[HeatherC1212]

That second personal foul penalty was HUGE in this game.

I hope we see at least one flag on LSU in the second half. Just one, that's all I ask. Right now, it's 8 flags OSU, 0 LSU.

No kidding. That does seem very lopsided. GO BUCKS.

[GAC]

Troy Smith just said it all..... we gotta run the ball more. If we're going to rely on Boeckman'sarm to bring us back, then let me know now so I can go to bed. :lol:

[WMR]

That second personal foul penalty was HUGE in this game.

I hope we see at least one flag on LSU in the second half. Just one, that's all I ask. Right now, it's 8 flags OSU, 0 LSU.

The slower team usually suffers the greatest amount of penalties.

[GAC]

That second personal foul penalty was HUGE in this game.

I hope we see at least one flag on LSU in the second half. Just one, that's all I ask. Right now, it's 8 flags OSU, 0 LSU.

And the late hit one was very questionable. But that is not the reason OSU is behind in this game.

[PickOff]

Defining 2nd half for Tressel's Buckeyes and in some sense for the Big Ten. If they get blown out, it is hard to see top rankings for the Buckeyes in the near future without a very strong strength of schedule.

[MWM]

The slower team usually suffers the greatest amount of penalties.

That's not true at all. And the speed difference between these two teams is not that significant.

[Spring~Fields]

Troy Smith just said it all..... we gotta run the ball more. If we're going to rely on Boeckman'sarm to bring us back, then let me know now so I can go to bed. :lol:

Yes I would like to see Tressell do something tradtional like establish a run and try wear down the D a bit, and then pass.

[PickOff]

No talk about the penalties. None.

[MWM]

Defining 2nd half for Tressel's Buckeyes and in some sense for the Big Ten. If they get blown out, it is hard to see top rankings for the Buckeyes in the near future without a very strong strength of schedule.


Well, they play USC the next two years. I'd say that would put to rest any strength of schedule concerns.

[MWM]

I'm not kidding when I say that I'm sitting here calling about 50% of the Buckeye plays before they happen. Tressel is so predictable. You'd think he would have learned something over the years about running what everyone else knows you're going to run.

[WMR]

Haven't heard Vernon Gholston's name mentioned much tonight.

[PickOff]

Well, they play USC the next two years. I'd say that would put to rest any strength of schedule concerns.

True.

[WMR]

Interesting 4 wide receiver bunch set by LSU.

[HeatherC1212]

Why didn't OSU play Texas again this year? They did play them twice previously. Is it something in the scheduling? I don't know all the details about the schedules.

[PickOff]

Buckeyes need a turnover.

[GAC]

LSU is gonna continue to take it to us on the ground, eat the clock, and wear our defense down. We haven't been able to answer it, so why change it?

And LSU's defense is going to continue to stack the defensive line and stop Beanie. They are gonna play the odds and make Boeckman beat us. Good strategy.

[MWM]

LSU is gonna continue to take it to us on the ground, eat the clock, and wear our defense down. We haven't been able to answer it, so why change it?

And LSU's defense is going to continue to stack the defensive line and stop Beanie. They are gonna play the odds and make Boeckman beat us. Good strategy.


Yep, this game is over. OSU doesn't have the right answers.

They need to go out this off-season and hire an SEC coach to teach him how to play against this type of team.

[GAC]

Gee! a call against LSU.

[HeatherC1212]

Tressel was ready to take someone's head off if that call wasn't made, LOL ;)

[GAC]

Yep, this game is over. OSU doesn't have the right answers.

The problem is that our defense has not shown the ability to stop LSU from scoring. And being down by 2 TDs already, we don't have the time to establish our running game, which is our strength.

We're beholden to Boeckman right now, and that is scary.

We have to start putting pressure on their QB.

[HeatherC1212]

GOOD STOP. :)

[MWM]

Wow.

[WMR]

DAMN!!!

4th personal foul penalty on OSU.

[GAC]

Another personal foul vs OSU - roughing the kicker. Automatic 1st down. This is ridiculous.

[HeatherC1212]

WTH?!?!??! :(

[George Foster]

I don't like that call...he had a chance to block that ball.

[MWM]

How did he miss that ball. That's the nail in the coffin, the dagger in the heart, etc...

[GAC]

6th personal foul vs our defense. Geez!

[WMR]

MAKE IT ANOTHER ONE!!

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[OnBaseMachine]

Roughing the punter. Wow. What a horrible penalty by OSU.

[George Foster]

5 minute drive and counting..wow

[WMR]

Hester is a badass.

[HeatherC1212]

Unbelieveable. :(

This game totally sucks.

[WMR]

Tressell has gotta be thinking: "Wha happened?"

[GAC]

poor tackling

[Hap]

6th personal foul vs our defense. Geez!

coach john cooper's influence rears its ugly head

[OnBaseMachine]

Poor tackling there. 31-10. That penalty was the killer.

[MWM]

Embarassing.

[GAC]

My Gawd - more poor tackling and a TD.

I'm out of here! This is sad!

[George Foster]

the boobies are officially flashing on Bourbon St.

[flyer85]

complete meltdown in all phases ... makes you wonder what they did the last 7 weeks

[guttle11]

No composure. Dropping TDs, personal fouls, refusing to take the ball back when they offer...I thought the Bengals season was over...

[MWM]

If anyone was counting, that's now 10 penalties fo 124 yards for OSU and 2 for 30 for LSU.

[HeatherC1212]

I was just thinking that this was like watching a Bengals game too. *sigh* :(

[GAC]

I'm at the stage now where I want OSU to really get embarassed worse then they already are. There just is no reason, regardless of who you are, to give such a poor showing in an NC game.

And watching that roughing the kicker replay - that kid should win an Oscar. Bad call IMO.

[Fil3232]

If anyone was counting, that's now 10 penalties fo 124 yards for OSU and 2 for 30 for LSU.

ESPN Gametracker has the penalties at:

LSU 1-15
OSU 6-78

The last two of OSU's personal fouls very deserving

[George Foster]

If anyone was counting, that's now 10 penalties fo 124 yards for OSU and 2 for 30 for LSU.

And all but 1 is questionable. The last personal foul, the guy should have been tossed from the game. a punch to the chin.

[Fil3232]

I'm at the stage now where I want OSU to really get embarassed worse then they already are. There just is no reason, regardless of who you are, to give such a poor showing in an NC game.

And watching that roughing the kicker replay - that kid should win an Oscar. Bad call IMO.

WHA?

The OSU kid dove right through his kicking leg without touching the ball. That's the definition of roughing the kicker.

[Playadlc]

This has to be a record for most losses in a championship game in such a short amount of time. 2 in football, 1 basketball, and 1 soccer.

[WMR]

Boekman made the WRONG decision running into the heart of the LSU D-Line.

[Fil3232]

And all but 1 is questionable. The last personal foul, the guy should have been tossed from the game. a punch to the chin.

The roughing the kicker call was legit. And MWM's penalty numbers aren't correct according to ESPN Gametracker.

[guttle11]

You have to throw the ball, Todd. You're down 21 points with no defense. Channel your inner Bellisari and just chuck it blindly.

[flyer85]

with Boeckman the game is over, he is not capable of leading a comeback.

[WMR]

Is Boeckman a Junior?

Will he start for them again next season?

[Spring~Fields]

You have to throw the ball, Todd. You're down 21 points with no defense. Channel your inner Bellisari and just chuck it blindly.

:lol::lol:
I thought that he was the entire game. ;)

[paintmered]

Channel your inner Bellisari and just chuck it blindly.

:lol:

[paintmered]

OSU D-line is getting blown up at the line at every play. OSU talked so much about hitting the Tigers in the teeth. They haven't. They've been manhandled.

[flyer85]

LSU on the way to 30+ first downs ... the vaunted defense is a paper bucknut.

[HeatherC1212]

Hmmm, one good thing that could come from an OSU loss is that a lot of the OSU juniors may not leave to head to the NFL having their season end again with a loss. They have too much pride to let things end that way. Hopefully this game gets respectable though.

INTERCEPTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[George Foster]

ok OSU fans...you got your big play....score a TD.

[WMR]

:lol: That was an ugly throw by Flynn.

[Spring~Fields]

LSU shows some compassion and mercy and hands over an INT.

[MWM]

I can't imagine that the last two national championship games could have coached worse than Jim Tressel coached them. For all the accolades he gets for being a big game coach, I just don't see it. He got extremely lucky in 2002 and has beat Michigan. Other than that, I'm not sure what big games he's coached well in.

The 2005 Texas game was lost almost solely by the coaching staff. Last year, he was completely outcoached by Florida, and he apparently hasn't learned anything in the past 12 months. The offense is predictable, and the defense is playing scared and not agressive like they usually do. The Buckeye performance in these games is all on the coaching, IMO. They're better than this.

[HeatherC1212]

TOUCHDOWN!! Good call there and great play! :)

[George Foster]

big play....see I told ya...LSU has a hard time closing the deal...they have all season.

[Yachtzee]

The Ohio State Buckeyes. . . the Buffalo Bills of the BCS Championship.

[HeatherC1212]

The 2005 Texas game was lost almost solely by the coaching staff. Last year, he was completely outcoached by Florida, and he apparently hasn't learned anything in the past 12 months. The offense is predictable, and the defense is playing scared and not agressive like they usually do. The Buckeye performance in these games is all on the coaching, IMO. They're better than this.


Didn't OSU win in 2005 and lose in 2004? I know they won one and lost one against Texas but I can't remember the years. Maybe it was they lost in 2005 and won in 2006?

Good job getting the TD! Now can the OSU defense get another turnover?! :thumbup:

[MWM]

Didn't OSU win in 2005 and lose in 2004? I know they won one and lost one against Texas but I can't remember the years. Maybe it was they lost in 2005 and won in 2006?

Good job getting the TD! Now can the OSU defense get another turnover?! :thumbup:

Nope, they lost in 2005 and won in 2006.

[HeatherC1212]

Nope, they lost in 2005 and won in 2006.

Thank you. I know it was something like that, LOL :lol:

[Yachtzee]

Didn't OSU win in 2005 and lose in 2004? I know they won one and lost one against Texas but I can't remember the years. Maybe it was they lost in 2005 and won in 2006?

Good job getting the TD! Now can the OSU defense get another turnover?! :thumbup:

I think the Bucks usually do well in big games. I just don't think they do a good job of staying sharp and using that huge layoff between the end of the season and the Championship Game to their advantage.

I think the spreading out of bowl games stinks. I can remember when the last game was usually Jan. 2-3 and, by then, I was usually burnt out on college football anyway. Now they stretch it out so long for the TV money, it's ridiculous. It's not an excuse, because OSU should be able to use that time to their benefit. I'd like to see a playoff, but I fear they'll use it as an excuse to drag the season out longer rather than trying to get it all wrapped up by New Years.

[guttle11]

I can't imagine that the last two national championship games could have coached worse than Jim Tressel coached them. For all the accolades he gets for being a big game coach, I just don't see it. He got extremely lucky in 2002 and has beat Michigan. Other than that, I'm not sure what big games he's coached well in.

The 2005 Texas game was lost almost solely by the coaching staff. Last year, he was completely outcoached by Florida, and he apparently hasn't learned anything in the past 12 months. The offense is predictable, and the defense is playing scared and not agressive like they usually do. The Buckeye performance in these games is all on the coaching, IMO. They're better than this.
Tressel didn't have anything to do with a TE dropping a TD that would have given them a 2 score lead late in the third quarter in that Texas game.

[guttle11]

The second half has been our's. The dumb roughing the kicker may have been one dig too many to overcome.

[GAC]

We gotta score here for us to even have a remote chance. Because as Mick sang.....

"Tiiiiiiiiiiime isn't on our side. No it ain't!"

[HeatherC1212]

The clock worries me a lot but if OSU keeps giving this last quarter the attack that they were giving the third quarter, it will make this game less lopsided. GO BUCKS.

[GAC]

I'd still like to know where Small is?

[MWM]

Tressel didn't have anything to do with a TE dropping a TD that would have given them a 2 score lead late in the third quarter in that Texas game.

That was one play in the third quarter.

I'm referring to the fact tha OSU had the ball on the Texas 30 yard line with 5 minutes to go and a 5 point lead. when they got there, I said to my brother who I was watching the game with the Tressel was going to go three strait runs up the middle and settle for a long FG. Of course, I was right. Three straight runs for a 3 yard loss. They missed the 50 yard FG and Texas scored a few plays later.

Then, when they had the ball and needed a FG, he went with Justin Zwick instead of Troy Smith. They had that game won, even with the dropped TD pass, but blew it.

[guttle11]

That was one play in the third quarter.

I'm referring to the fact tha OSU had the ball on the Texas 30 yard line with 5 minutes to go and a 5 point lead. when they got there, I said to my brother who I was watching the game with the Tressel was going to go three strait runs up the middle and settle for a long FG. Of course, I was right. Three straight runs for a 3 yard loss. They missed the 50 yard FG and Texas scored a few plays later.

Then, when they had the ball and needed a FG, he went with Justin Zwick instead of Troy Smith. They had that game won, even with the dropped TD pass, but blew it.

Fair point. But, if he catches that ball the rest of the game is different. If they go up two scores and win, Tressel would have coached a great game.

[MWM]

I was hoping to see a little Antonio Henton tonight, just to mix things up a little.

[Hoosier Red]

Is there anything other than sports where people will debate a play from a game 3 years ago as if it has any bearing on the present?

[GAC]

They have to go for it on 4th. No brainer

[MWM]

Boackman is terrible. It's too bad, because next year's team could be really good.

[guttle11]

Is there anything other than sports where people will debate a play from a game 3 years ago as if it has any bearing on the present?

I don't think either of us said it had any bearing on today.

This is the game for OSU right here.

[HeatherC1212]

Boackman is terrible. It's too bad, because next year's tema could be really good.

Will Boeckman be the starter for sure though? It seems like they could easily have a QB competition to see which guy runs the offense better during this offseason. I thought they had two other young guys getting ready for them.

[GAC]

Wouldit had been a different game tonight with Troy Smith in there? :evil:

[GAC]

Way to go Boeckman! You're a pro! :rolleyes:

[MWM]

LOL at Boeckman. He reminds me of David Klingler....clearly in over his head.

[HeatherC1212]

Ugh. Was his arm going forward during that mess? If so, wouldn't that be an incomplete pass?

[guttle11]

THROW THE BALL! It's 4th down, for crying out loud.

Get Pryor to commit and have him and Henton duel it out for the starting job next year.

[George Foster]

why not punt there? OSU has held them 3 times in a row? your just down 2 scores?

[GAC]

This offensive line has played a really bad game reading/picking up coverages. Just simply terrible.

[GAC]

Ugh. Was his arm going forward during that mess? If so, wouldn't that be an incomplete pass?

Nope. It was a clear fumble. The idot should have tucked it instead of trying to force something that wasn't there.

[HeatherC1212]

Time is going to run out unless the defense does something here. :(

[GAC]

What is really sad is that our offensive play (bungling) is what has really put our defense in a bad way. A majority of defenses can't overcome that.

[George Foster]

LSU is playing not to lose....that was a passing play

[flyer85]

Time is going to run out unless the defense does something here. :(game was over when Bucks went down by 14.

[WMR]

GF: They have no fear of Boeckman beating them with his arm.

[guttle11]

Another chance...

Boeckman needs to rid himself of Bellisari and channel his inner Krenzel...

[HeatherC1212]

I have to say that even with the score the way it is, OSU hasn't played nearly as bad of a game as they did last year. I guess that's something good but I may be grasping at straws, LOL :laugh: I also don't currently feel like I want to die like I did last year either so something must be better, LOL ;)

[GAC]

Looking back..... just how critical, and it's the difference in this game IMHO, are those 6 personal foul penalties against OSU. I've lost track, but how many LSU drives were kept alive because of them which led to points?

[Newman4]

Just got on here......somewhere in the distance I hear the "SEC" fans (yeah, they root for all 12 schools....figure I guess odds are they'll win something) laughing. Must score offensive series.

[Newman4]

Does OSU ever throw a screen pass?

[guttle11]

If you can't pass and it's too late to run, what do you do?

[WMR]

If you can't pass and it's too late to run, what do you do?

Pray?

[Newman4]

QB sneak on 3rd down with less than a yard?

[HeatherC1212]

I'm ready to start praying, LOL :laugh:

[HeatherC1212]

Hey, there's Ray Small!! :)

[Newman4]

Any "SEC" fans here?

[GAC]

Is that Small's first catch of the game?

[flyer85]

Bucks will run the clock out themselves

[HeatherC1212]

Is that Small's first catch of the game?

I think it is. Why haven't they used him more?

[guttle11]

That is why Dorsey should be the #1 pick. Wow.

[GAC]

My Gawd is this offensive line playing on their heels.

[WMR]

Any "SEC" fans here?

Check the av.

[GAC]

I think it is. Why haven't they used him more?


They have thrown to him, but always when he is well covered.

[MWM]

Check the av.

Kentucky doesn't count. :evil:

[George Foster]

ball game.

[GAC]

Was that an intentional INT? :lol: