I would love to see Shane Falco on the sidelines during The Game. Imagine being at the shoe, already stressing the environment, and the other team had John Wick on its sidelines? Amazing.
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I think UM's red zone problems, which have been prevalent all year, is what causes them to lose this game. They struggle to get big plays and are somehow terrible at converting to TD's once inside the 20, despite having a killer run game. I think they settle for at least 3 field goals, and that wont be enough to beat the TD's OSU's offense is going to get. 31-23 OSU wins this one!
The over/under on Harbaugh breaking his headset is halftime. I’m taking the over and say that headsets are worried about mid-3rd quarter after halftime adjustments settle in and our receivers burn Fichigan with 2 long TD catches on our first 2 second half drives.
If you want to truly destroy a man, give him everything he ever wished for . . . .
Hairball's Doctor is prescribing a double dose of the anti-depressants he normally gets on Saturdays. He'll continue his walking zombie stare on the sideline during THE GAME in order to keep the headsets and clipboards from breakage.
The Buckeyes will be playing at a level we have not yet seen this year. And scUM isn't going to know what to do with that. Lots of nerves, but good guys roll.
The Threat Level is SEVERE, because it had better be.
My God that gave me chills.
As Urban once said. "There's a reason why you do what you do. These kids love this school and they love each other and you cant forget that..let's beat the SHIT out of Michigan"
Michigan will come to play & Harbaugh definitely will bring some wrinkles that will be difficult to prepare for (I buy into the argument that one reason Michigan struggled against Illinois is because they were holding things back for Ohio State). I think this game needs to be won by the defense, specifically the DL. I'm optimistic, but also nervous. Let's Go Bucks.
Shit! You think they were "holding back" against Illinois?!?! They're fucking lucky they didn't outright lose that game so I guarantee they weren't just fucking around
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I've watched every game of theirs this season and you're spot on. They have one move that they count on - running Blake Corum 30 times a game. That's it. JJ will occasionally run for a big gain and every now and then they'll hit a desperately needed pass more than 8 yards down field. Their defense seems to be good but they really haven't tested by a passing attack like they're about to face. Buckeyes roll 41-20
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Don't care if they were or were not. Both teams have a few things ready for just this game. Both teams were guilty of looking past their opponents last weekend. Both survived.
Bring it on!
I don't buy one goddam drop of gas in the state of Michigan!
I couldn't be more nervous about this game. It's gonna be a rough one. I couldn't be happier that I work four twelve hours shifts between now and Saturday to help occupy my mind! Let's crush those fuckers!!
"We gotta go win this next game and make the State of Ohio proud!"-UFM
That throw to anthony that was dropped would have been picked by an even decent play on the ball from the safety, i’m tired of hearing how it was a great throw
If you take everything I’ve accomplished in my life and condense it down to one day, it looks decent!
Last year’s game was played in bad weather that diminished our passing game. ttun’s defensive end never got the attention he deserved from our soon-to-be fired defensive co-coordinators. We had a lame run game without the pass, and a clown show of a low ranked defense.
This year the weather looks to better, their de is gone, and we enter the game with a top 10 defense.
But none of that compares to the possibility that Ryan Day has a long list of known plays that have been hidden or sparingly used. They are:
1. Screen play to rb.
2. seam pass. Must’ve used that 80 times last year.
3. quick outs.
4 pop pass to X or y.
5. Slant passes. these lead to wide open deep balls.
6. Misdirection Te passes seen in 1st 4 games.
7. JSN.
Instead we’ve gotten :
1. Stuffed Stretch plays
2. Frigging bubble screens
3 . Mindless overthrown lobs deep lately
4. Balls hitting receivers’ chest lately
So If the play book is gonna open up Saturday, it will be really fun. Add to that if we force them to throw either by stuffing the run or taking an early lead, it will be awesome.
But if the vanilla slop we’ve seen lately on offense is the real 2022 Buckeyes Yikes
I think if the Buckeyes are in the right frame of mind, we can run ordinary shit and still win. But you're right, and Buckeye Nation agrees, please no more sideways passes, no more predictable run plays on third and short. And let Knowles run wild - blitz the piss out of Xichigan. I would love to see JJ McCarthy sandwiched between Tuimoloau and Zach Harrison. Several times.
Right on. The WR screens are so aggravating to watch. I assume (hope) that Day has been running that play as a setup for a masterful counter pass out of the same look... That better be the case considering how unsuccessful the bubble screens have been
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Agreed. Stroud did an amazing job passing, that L was all on the defense. Don't see that being the case this year, so long as the offense gives our defense the time to rest. A couple 3 & outs on the offense will be cause for serious concern.
I agree about the 400 yards , but yards don’t win. TD’s passes do.
Imo, we never chipped like we should have on their de. Not suggesting interest in the actual player.
Really looking forward to our coaching staff being in DefCon mode this weekend. Translation: we can't worry about hurting anyone's feelings. No play will be called or substitution made based on something we thought we wanted to try for future use...
Every move Saturday is about winning THIS GAME. Nothing else.
As Woody used to always say, players know that the hits on every freaking play are harder in The Game than they have been all year. All 22 guys are going full out anger-driven fury on each play.
Like a heavy weight fight, Woody and Bo used to go the whole first quarter just trading body blows. It was classic Big Ten Football, but now.... now it's different.
I will be too nervous to eat or sit, but this will be a great game.
I feel like OSU 41-30. But who the hell knows??
My only advice to Ryan Day is, you're spending a shit ton of money on your coaching staff -- listen to those guys, especially Knowles and Kevin Wilson.
Both teams are walking wounded into the game. Credit to all these young men. Although I would rather see both teams at full strength, life just isn't like that. Looking forward to what will hopefully be another epic installment of the best rivalry in all of sports. And of course, Go Blue!
OSU lost the best WR in college football in the first quarter of the first game. The entire offense had been predicated around him so that was a serious blow. Obviously, they have recruited well and developed even better at WR so Harrison Jr stepped up but I would say that missing JSN is on par with Michigan losing Blake Corum
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Illinois plays that game at home, I think they win. Bielema is a bit of a character but he has his team playing exceptionally well, especially given their recruiting. With that said, I think you throw everything out that happened before "the game".
The skunk weasels will continue to struggle getting touchdowns in the red zone, with or without a healthy Corum. Buckeyes defense holds on enough third downs. Good guys win 34-26.
The GAME! This GAME will let the nation know who is the contender and who is the pretender. The Buckeyes must win first down. Winner takes all, loser gets a bowl game somewhere.
Holy Toledo, have I been living under a ROCK?? How in the world have I never heard about the sexual abuse committed by scUM's doctor, Robert Anderson?? Dude was sexually assaulting people of all ages for 40 years? While scUM's team doctor? Wow. And I thought Ped State's abuse was bad. They have hundreds of former football and other sport athletes and faculty that have come forward to detail their assaults and the university settled for $500 million? How is this NOT a storyline going into THE GAME this week? I remember Jon Vaughn from back in the day, and this pervert doctor made him give "sperm sample" four times? And worse, the creepy doctor "assisted him" with the act to "get a good sample?!?" WTF, over. Screw football, this is the stuff that matters. How does TTUN even have a football program anymore, or Bo Scumbeckler remain a revered man after covering up for this creep. The coaches all knew too! "Hey man, if you don't do right, we're going to send you to Dr. Anderson!" This was a THING?? Man, my mind is totally blown.
This story has been over for almost two years. Michigan had an independent investigation into all the allegations including the ones made by Bo’s estranged adopted son( Millie’s son from her first marriage that Bo adopted when they married) .The settlement included more safeguards and reporting requirements in addition to monetary payments to individuals affected. Bo’s other children have said that his son’s stories have no merit and did not happen. This same son had not spoken to Bo for years over Bo’s refusal to loan him money for a business start up and the family said their relationship had been contentious for years. Why writers here have to throw crap like this into an otherwise entertaining article escapes me.
Yeah, but things are very much "unsettled" from what I read. Certainly NOT "ancient history" and inconceivable that it hasn't/didn't at least rise to the level of what PSU had not so very long ago. I guess we can see what people actually care about in the media.
During the 2006 game, I saved a Wolverine's life on High Street. He was pissing EVERYONE off... you know, like they do. I found him trying to find the restroom and I let him know we all wiz in the ally. He let me know we were all gross, but he walked out the door anyway. So, I closed the locked door behind him. Thus saving his life from the beating he would have received if he had stayed another minute. #Lifesaver
Bucks need to stuff the run game and smother the tight ends. If they do they win. I think to unleash the passing game to get a lead early, will allow the run game to slam ttun, weather permitting. We'll see..
Stop their run and it's a wrap. Struggle to stop the run and it's a nail biter in the 4th quarter. For some reason I am feeling more confident as game day approaches - home field advantage is massive in a game like this. Bucks will prove to be a bit too much.
I think ttun will have a lot of planned runs by JJ so we need to have a spy on that joker...possibly Steele getting the honors. I just don't see the rodents being one dimensional and winning this game. I can see them testing our corners but JJ's accuracy isn't going to cut it for four quarters.
You got barbecue back there...and you didn't invite me? Hurt my feelings!
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Threat level is always Severe on game week. Doesn’t matter if they’re 11-0 or 0-11.
Drop the “on gaxe week” - it’s cleaner.
Go Bucks! Beat Xichigan!
Are you trying to argue Johnny shouldn’t write this column?
The ‘19 team was our best ever.
Nah, he just needs the one graphic, is all.
The game is going to be won with heart.
Priority #1: Beat Michigan
Better Shane Falco than Hart.
Our people are everywhere, Esto Dignus.
I would love to see Shane Falco on the sidelines during The Game. Imagine being at the shoe, already stressing the environment, and the other team had John Wick on its sidelines? Amazing.
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Would rather have Utah
Johnny Utah! Fucking A
Urban Meyer >Jim Harbaugh for ever and ever, Amen. 0
Well, at least not with this one anyway…
You don't lose to those pricks, EVER!
Victory loves preparation
Fuck Michigan. Wish it was Saturday because I can’t wait to beat those smug assholes.
Jim Harbaugh molests collies.
#walkaway
I don’t know about dogs but he’s on every booger police poster for murder.
If I must choose between peace and righteousness, I choose righteousness! -Theodore Roosevelt.
God I cannot wait. On my way to hospital to beg for medically induced coma until the game.
I hope Michigan never wins another game.
I think UM's red zone problems, which have been prevalent all year, is what causes them to lose this game. They struggle to get big plays and are somehow terrible at converting to TD's once inside the 20, despite having a killer run game. I think they settle for at least 3 field goals, and that wont be enough to beat the TD's OSU's offense is going to get. 31-23 OSU wins this one!
Get dumped then
The over/under on Harbaugh breaking his headset is halftime. I’m taking the over and say that headsets are worried about mid-3rd quarter after halftime adjustments settle in and our receivers burn Fichigan with 2 long TD catches on our first 2 second half drives.
If you want to truly destroy a man, give him everything he ever wished for . . . .
Hairball's Doctor is prescribing a double dose of the anti-depressants he normally gets on Saturdays. He'll continue his walking zombie stare on the sideline during THE GAME in order to keep the headsets and clipboards from breakage.
The Buckeyes will be playing at a level we have not yet seen this year. And scUM isn't going to know what to do with that. Lots of nerves, but good guys roll.
I don’t see our guys as nervous.
I think our guys are champing at the bit.
Think of Clemson ‘20. We weren’t scared. We wanted those motherfuckers so bad we couldn’t wait.
That’s this game.
TTUN ‘22.
We were looking past Maryland and straight to TTUN. Well here they are. No more waiting for them. They are here and we are going to destroy them.
And by we, I mean the actual team, bc I’m just going to be screaming until I get to rush the field after.
The ‘19 team was our best ever.
The Threat Level is SEVERE, because it had better be.
My God that gave me chills.
As Urban once said. "There's a reason why you do what you do. These kids love this school and they love each other and you cant forget that..let's beat the SHIT out of Michigan"
LETS GOOOO
Michigan will come to play & Harbaugh definitely will bring some wrinkles that will be difficult to prepare for (I buy into the argument that one reason Michigan struggled against Illinois is because they were holding things back for Ohio State). I think this game needs to be won by the defense, specifically the DL. I'm optimistic, but also nervous. Let's Go Bucks.
Shit! You think they were "holding back" against Illinois?!?! They're fucking lucky they didn't outright lose that game so I guarantee they weren't just fucking around
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Exactly.
Running Corum to death in the first half isn’t saving anything.
That was a standard, struggle in the first half TTUN game until shit hit the fan.
That’s what they do. It’s all they do.
It came back to bite them in the ass and they are fortunate to survive.
The ‘19 team was our best ever.
I've watched every game of theirs this season and you're spot on. They have one move that they count on - running Blake Corum 30 times a game. That's it. JJ will occasionally run for a big gain and every now and then they'll hit a desperately needed pass more than 8 yards down field. Their defense seems to be good but they really haven't tested by a passing attack like they're about to face. Buckeyes roll 41-20
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Bingo.
You can always tell who actually watches their games vs who doesn’t by their comments.
The ‘19 team was our best ever.
Don't care if they were or were not. Both teams have a few things ready for just this game. Both teams were guilty of looking past their opponents last weekend. Both survived.
Bring it on!
I don't buy one goddam drop of gas in the state of Michigan!
Dear Coach Day,
For my early Xmas present please bring back the 2018-2019 offenses. Thank you
From The State of Ohio and Buckeyes all over the world.
I couldn't be more nervous about this game. It's gonna be a rough one. I couldn't be happier that I work four twelve hours shifts between now and Saturday to help occupy my mind! Let's crush those fuckers!!
"We gotta go win this next game and make the State of Ohio proud!"-UFM
Setting Threat Level to PLAID.
Beat Michigan
If we figure out how to slow them down I don't think they can adjust. We have things that can be taken away and still be effective.
Negativity is a choice I seldom make. Everything has a positive spin. Sometimes you simply have to look a little harder
That throw to anthony that was dropped would have been picked by an even decent play on the ball from the safety, i’m tired of hearing how it was a great throw
If you take everything I’ve accomplished in my life and condense it down to one day, it looks decent!
Sell out to stop the run. If McCarthy lights us up so be it.
Big B
Outstanding write-up, Johnny!
1. Our quarterback has his voice.
2. Ten guys don’t have the flu.
3. it’s in our stadium.
we have had 364 days to stew over it and get ready. I think we will be ready.
Michael
2... It's only Monday and everyone in my town down here 1.75 hours from Columbus has the flu. I feel like I'm getting better (hope)
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Harbaugh having an awkward conversation with three children. Imagine that???
I don’t care about strategy, this game will be won and lost with attitude.
Last year’s game was played in bad weather that diminished our passing game. ttun’s defensive end never got the attention he deserved from our soon-to-be fired defensive co-coordinators. We had a lame run game without the pass, and a clown show of a low ranked defense.
This year the weather looks to better, their de is gone, and we enter the game with a top 10 defense.
But none of that compares to the possibility that Ryan Day has a long list of known plays that have been hidden or sparingly used. They are:
1. Screen play to rb.
2. seam pass. Must’ve used that 80 times last year.
3. quick outs.
4 pop pass to X or y.
5. Slant passes. these lead to wide open deep balls.
6. Misdirection Te passes seen in 1st 4 games.
7. JSN.
Instead we’ve gotten :
1. Stuffed Stretch plays
2. Frigging bubble screens
3 . Mindless overthrown lobs deep lately
4. Balls hitting receivers’ chest lately
So If the play book is gonna open up Saturday, it will be really fun. Add to that if we force them to throw either by stuffing the run or taking an early lead, it will be awesome.
But if the vanilla slop we’ve seen lately on offense is the real 2022 Buckeyes Yikes
Hey St. Pete. Yo Adrian here.
I think if the Buckeyes are in the right frame of mind, we can run ordinary shit and still win. But you're right, and Buckeye Nation agrees, please no more sideways passes, no more predictable run plays on third and short. And let Knowles run wild - blitz the piss out of Xichigan. I would love to see JJ McCarthy sandwiched between Tuimoloau and Zach Harrison. Several times.
Right on. The WR screens are so aggravating to watch. I assume (hope) that Day has been running that play as a setup for a masterful counter pass out of the same look... That better be the case considering how unsuccessful the bubble screens have been
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Ole Buck
rooting for you this weekend. You need another year of bragging rights. I’m optimistic
Stroud passed for 400 yards? How did weather diminish the passing game? WRs went crazy that game.
Why would a Michigan defender get attention from the OSU defensive staff?
@StephenToski
Agreed. Stroud did an amazing job passing, that L was all on the defense. Don't see that being the case this year, so long as the offense gives our defense the time to rest. A couple 3 & outs on the offense will be cause for serious concern.
I agree about the 400 yards , but yards don’t win. TD’s passes do.
Imo, we never chipped like we should have on their de. Not suggesting interest in the actual player.
Johnny has me pumped. Saturday will be my 40th time at THE Game. And everything is on the line.
Let’s kick some ass, Buckeyes!!
Kick their ass and take their milk money
But never underestimate those people
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Really looking forward to our coaching staff being in DefCon mode this weekend. Translation: we can't worry about hurting anyone's feelings. No play will be called or substitution made based on something we thought we wanted to try for future use...
Every move Saturday is about winning THIS GAME. Nothing else.
As Woody used to always say, players know that the hits on every freaking play are harder in The Game than they have been all year. All 22 guys are going full out anger-driven fury on each play.
Like a heavy weight fight, Woody and Bo used to go the whole first quarter just trading body blows. It was classic Big Ten Football, but now.... now it's different.
I will be too nervous to eat or sit, but this will be a great game.
I feel like OSU 41-30. But who the hell knows??
My only advice to Ryan Day is, you're spending a shit ton of money on your coaching staff -- listen to those guys, especially Knowles and Kevin Wilson.
Both teams are walking wounded into the game. Credit to all these young men. Although I would rather see both teams at full strength, life just isn't like that. Looking forward to what will hopefully be another epic installment of the best rivalry in all of sports. And of course, Go Blue!
OSU lost the best WR in college football in the first quarter of the first game. The entire offense had been predicated around him so that was a serious blow. Obviously, they have recruited well and developed even better at WR so Harrison Jr stepped up but I would say that missing JSN is on par with Michigan losing Blake Corum
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Illinois plays that game at home, I think they win. Bielema is a bit of a character but he has his team playing exceptionally well, especially given their recruiting. With that said, I think you throw everything out that happened before "the game".
OSUAlumInAZ
Every kicker just wet himself a little.
Hmm
The skunk weasels will continue to struggle getting touchdowns in the red zone, with or without a healthy Corum. Buckeyes defense holds on enough third downs. Good guys win 34-26.
A bad day on the water beats a good day at work.
Enjoying daily the back to back ttun beat downs.
The GAME! This GAME will let the nation know who is the contender and who is the pretender. The Buckeyes must win first down. Winner takes all, loser gets a bowl game somewhere.
Try not to suck
Holy Toledo, have I been living under a ROCK?? How in the world have I never heard about the sexual abuse committed by scUM's doctor, Robert Anderson?? Dude was sexually assaulting people of all ages for 40 years? While scUM's team doctor? Wow. And I thought Ped State's abuse was bad. They have hundreds of former football and other sport athletes and faculty that have come forward to detail their assaults and the university settled for $500 million? How is this NOT a storyline going into THE GAME this week? I remember Jon Vaughn from back in the day, and this pervert doctor made him give "sperm sample" four times? And worse, the creepy doctor "assisted him" with the act to "get a good sample?!?" WTF, over. Screw football, this is the stuff that matters. How does TTUN even have a football program anymore, or Bo Scumbeckler remain a revered man after covering up for this creep. The coaches all knew too! "Hey man, if you don't do right, we're going to send you to Dr. Anderson!" This was a THING?? Man, my mind is totally blown.
FUCK. MICHIGAN.
Round on the ends and "HI" in the middle. O-HI-O.
This story has been over for almost two years. Michigan had an independent investigation into all the allegations including the ones made by Bo’s estranged adopted son( Millie’s son from her first marriage that Bo adopted when they married) .The settlement included more safeguards and reporting requirements in addition to monetary payments to individuals affected. Bo’s other children have said that his son’s stories have no merit and did not happen. This same son had not spoken to Bo for years over Bo’s refusal to loan him money for a business start up and the family said their relationship had been contentious for years. Why writers here have to throw crap like this into an otherwise entertaining article escapes me.
Yeah, but things are very much "unsettled" from what I read. Certainly NOT "ancient history" and inconceivable that it hasn't/didn't at least rise to the level of what PSU had not so very long ago. I guess we can see what people actually care about in the media.
Round on the ends and "HI" in the middle. O-HI-O.
For 12 weeks it has been overwhelming that Michigan is not a threat. Something change?
The threat level posts have been elevated or higher the entire year.
Why do you persist on the trolling?
You aren’t new around here and you know that’s not true.
Give it a rest.
The ‘19 team was our best ever.
During the 2006 game, I saved a Wolverine's life on High Street. He was pissing EVERYONE off... you know, like they do. I found him trying to find the restroom and I let him know we all wiz in the ally. He let me know we were all gross, but he walked out the door anyway. So, I closed the locked door behind him. Thus saving his life from the beating he would have received if he had stayed another minute. #Lifesaver
This site will be nearly unusable come game day and you're gonna need a dude standing by the server with fire extinguishers the whole time.
Bucks need to stuff the run game and smother the tight ends. If they do they win. I think to unleash the passing game to get a lead early, will allow the run game to slam ttun, weather permitting. We'll see..
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Stop their run and it's a wrap. Struggle to stop the run and it's a nail biter in the 4th quarter. For some reason I am feeling more confident as game day approaches - home field advantage is massive in a game like this. Bucks will prove to be a bit too much.
OSU 34
*ich 20
I think ttun will have a lot of planned runs by JJ so we need to have a spy on that joker...possibly Steele getting the honors. I just don't see the rodents being one dimensional and winning this game. I can see them testing our corners but JJ's accuracy isn't going to cut it for four quarters.
You got barbecue back there...and you didn't invite me? Hurt my feelings!