I think it will be interesting to see if the Buckeyes come out and show an early wrinkle or 2 on offense and/or D to get the Ducks off balance and grab early points and an early lead which can be crucial in a big match up road game like this where you know their fans and players are going to be hyped and have high energy. (The anticipation for this game has been building for so long.) That might help take the crowd out of the game at least for a bit and quell that home element. Then the Bucks can settle in and just play and keep their hands around the Ducks' necks. Get the Ducks panicking and pressing a little bit which could cause miscues and possibly turnovers and our O and D could feast at that point. Or, if both teams slowly feel each other out a bit through the first qtr and neither team gains an early advantage. But in that case, if the Bucks could take even a one-score lead in at half, we've seen what they have done to teams in the second half of every game so far this season. Either of those would work in OSU's favor I think. Biggest thing is to not start too slowly and let them get off to too fast of a start and really keep the crowd in it. The Buckeyes are healthy and improving every game and still very hungry so I like our mindset and the condition of our team heading into this big road test.
Go Bucks! Beat the Ducks!
Yeah I tend to agree about their uniform nonsense. Yes, fine, I'm old school, but it just seems like it's gotten so gimmicky & like a circus. Where's the tradition and identity?
Good to have #17 back......another target for Will Howard.
Not only is this game important to Coach Day, but also important with the Buckeyes' upcoming schedule which includes some serious challenges. Toughest conference schedule in the B10. A win is a huge step toward a CFP slot but a loss puts a lot of pressure on the Buckeyes because they could probably only lose 1 more game to make the playoff.
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“This game means a lot to all of us.”
I’m sure it does, but especially to Day who was visibly very frustrated last time his team faced Oregon.
Glad to hear Tate is back.
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Glad he mentioned Bryson, he looked great out there.
This game is going to be epic through every quarter. I wanna see a pissed off and edgy Coach Day on Saturday night.
Always try to look for the positive ........... in the midst of a crisis !!
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I'm a little envious that you'll be AT the game! Take some great pictures, SL!
"The minute I think I'm getting mellow, I'm retiring. Who ever heard of a mellow winner?" - WWH
I think it will be interesting to see if the Buckeyes come out and show an early wrinkle or 2 on offense and/or D to get the Ducks off balance and grab early points and an early lead which can be crucial in a big match up road game like this where you know their fans and players are going to be hyped and have high energy. (The anticipation for this game has been building for so long.) That might help take the crowd out of the game at least for a bit and quell that home element. Then the Bucks can settle in and just play and keep their hands around the Ducks' necks. Get the Ducks panicking and pressing a little bit which could cause miscues and possibly turnovers and our O and D could feast at that point. Or, if both teams slowly feel each other out a bit through the first qtr and neither team gains an early advantage. But in that case, if the Bucks could take even a one-score lead in at half, we've seen what they have done to teams in the second half of every game so far this season. Either of those would work in OSU's favor I think. Biggest thing is to not start too slowly and let them get off to too fast of a start and really keep the crowd in it. The Buckeyes are healthy and improving every game and still very hungry so I like our mindset and the condition of our team heading into this big road test.
Go Bucks! Beat the Ducks!
F@ck the Ducks and their 12 million uniform combos. Beat the feathers off those water fowls!
If not now, when?
Yeah I tend to agree about their uniform nonsense. Yes, fine, I'm old school, but it just seems like it's gotten so gimmicky & like a circus. Where's the tradition and identity?
Old school is a great school! :-D
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Go Bucks!!!
The thing about Old School it never goes out of style. There's always a new class coming in.
If not now, when?
I for one can hardly wait for the unveiling of their Derelicte line of uniforms.
Good to have #17 back......another target for Will Howard.
Not only is this game important to Coach Day, but also important with the Buckeyes' upcoming schedule which includes some serious challenges. Toughest conference schedule in the B10. A win is a huge step toward a CFP slot but a loss puts a lot of pressure on the Buckeyes because they could probably only lose 1 more game to make the playoff.