Just a simple man. Buckeye, father, music lover. I'm just here so I don't get fined. I'm a little too outspoken
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Everyone is entitled to their takes, that what makes America great.
But there are 2 takes floating around right now that are wrong.
Jeremiah Smith is not a petulant child.
Ryan Day going to his sons football game in not an indictment of his successes or failures
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3rd & long. MUST get off the field.
Ohio State gets into what looks like Cover 3. Both corners play a divider, Little and Alliegro are the hook players, and Pettijohn and Timmons work the flats.
The Buckeyes bring four instead of three (we brought 3 and dropped 8 often), leaving the middle exposed.
Against empty, you have to concede something when in zone. Typically, that’s the boundary flat, not the hole.
This wasn’t an isolated issue. Ohio State repeatedly left the low and high holes vacant, allowing Oregon to pick up easy first downs.
On 3rd & long, make them earn it.
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JJ was visibly frustrated last night, and plays like this certainly contributed to it.
The subtle flash fake to West holds Perich for just a split second. Perich is responsible for the help over the top of JJ, and that hesitation allows JJ to get behind the coverage.
Fahey’s eyes are initially on that side, but IMO he comes off it too quickly. The pocket is clean. Give it another beat and see if the shot develops.
If you don’t like it, take the checkdown to West and let him try to make someone miss.
There were opportunities left on the field.
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To call the hardest working and must humble player on the team a “petulant child” is quite a take. This staff has abandoned him in 2 weeks. It was feed Jeremiah Smith when Sayin was in, but instead of leaning on him with a freshman qb it’s let’s forget he exists.
I don’t blame Jeremiah if he shuts it down. Do I think he will? No. The kid has everything to lose, turned down a shit ton of money to stay here and seems to be the 3rd option now. He’s a competitor, and he’s rightfully frustrated. A lot of people in the program need to feel
Add: large cups of ranch and sweet bbq sauce to the list for today. @BWWingsCares @BWWings
Did he have some missed throws? Yep
Was he the issue? Nope
Luke Fahey’s composure and ability to escape the pocket Saturday against USC stood out.
The kid doesn’t panic when things break down. He can move, extend plays, keep his eyes downfield and make things happen with his legs.
21/38, 260 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT.
Wasn’t perfect. Plenty to clean up. But there’s a TON to work with.
Without a doubt, Ohio State can win with #13.
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I enjoy politics, but hate talking about them. My favorite part in this cycle is the part where a Marionaire (probably the most intelligent dude I know) played a pretty damn important part in it. I might have to go to Canes tonight in his honor.
J retweeted
Get Devin McCuin the ball more. It has to happen.
Hitches, slants, now screens. Find ways to get him the football in space and let him create.
We have evidence that it works. The downfield connection hasn’t been consistent, despite McCuin getting open plenty. That doesn’t take away from his playmaking ability.
Yes, the nature of RPOs means the QB won’t always take the throw (hitch, slant etc.). That’s understood. But finding ways to get McCuin involved early and often has to be a priority.
He’s too good with the ball in his hands to be an afterthought.
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The number of fellow OSU fans that think Fahey was the biggest issue on Saturday night is absolutely mind blowing to me.
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When you play as many 5-man front looks as Ohio State does, your run fits have to be on point, especially against gap scheme.
When you’re aligned on an inside eye, you cannot get washed down inside. You have to fight pressure, work over the top and get back into the fit. It’s not easy, but it’s a must.
First clip: What it shouldn’t look like from Beau Atkinson.
Second clip: Exactly what it needs to look like from Eddrick Houston.
The first clip was 3rd-and-3. The run gained only four yards, but with the right fit, that’s a chance to get off the field. Good defenses find ways to make those stops when they matter.
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