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Beanie is key, but OSU D will make or break year


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Beanie is key, but OSU D will make or break year
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Since:Oct 11, 2006

April 6, 2008 4:22 pm

While I fully expect Beanie Wells to have a huge year, I think our defense - particularly in the BCS title game (should we make it that far) - is the key element to an Ohio State national title next year.

Ohio State MUST mix things up and adapt to the spread offense: I don't think their D was overrated the past two, but simply unprepared for an offense they don't see often. Preparation for this needs to start TODAY, not after the Michigan game.

On offense, I am still bewildered why OSU abondoned the run the past two BCS titles games after early success from Pittman and Wells. I think they panicked and tried to make up points quickly: I hope next year they can put it all together.


Beanie is key, but OSU D will make or break year
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April 7, 2008 9:13 am
You are correct, if tOSU has learned anything in the past two seasons, it should be that the 5 yard read and react zone is not affective against teams with as much talent as IU, UF, and LSU.....

Beanie is key, but OSU D will make or break year
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April 7, 2008 4:27 pm
Just saw on Amazon that Jim Tressel has a book coming out July 15, The Winners Manual. Haven't heard anything else about it yet but I'm sure I will soon. Pumped up about it.