2015 Game #3 -|- #1 Ohio State vs. Northern Illinois -|- September 19th, 2015 @ 3:30 PM

[Chris]

I think we can bench the Fail for Cardale talk. Pun intended.

 

[Soar]

I don't hate Cardale. But assuming the play-calling is going to stay similar, JT is the much better fit.

I don't know how that can be disputed.

 

[Jordan]

I don't hate Cardale. But assuming the play-calling is going to stay similar, JT is the much better fit.

I don't know how that can be disputed.

I agree with that and I like Cardale more.

 

[Pyro]

Offense leaving a lot to be desired today.

 

[Pyro]

Defense, on the other hand...

 

[Soar]

I agree with that and I like Cardale more.

And yes the play-calling as a whole leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[Jordan]

And yes the play-calling as a whole leaves a lot to be desired.

The last two plays were perfect examples. But I totally agree, if we're not going to throw the ball deep and/or power-run, than JT is far and away the better choice. Why that is the case I have no idea but I'll trust Meyer.

 

[Rich]

Either Elliot is hurt or the coaching staff doesn't believe he can be a workhorse back for an entire season. They refuse to just lean on him for even a drive, let alone a half, let alone a game. It's like they are trying to save him for later in the season.

 

[Soar]

Auburn is terrible.

 

[Rich]

As for Cardale, yea, he's not gonna be a first round pick unless things change quickly for him. I don't know if he's made a quick decision all year.

 

[NorthCoastBias]

Either Elliot is hurt or the coaching staff doesn't believe he can be a workhorse back for an entire season. They refuse to just lean on him for even a drive, let alone a half, let alone a game. It's like they are trying to save him for later in the season.

That's exactly what they're doing.

 

[Akron330]

Offense has looked like pure shit the last two weeks

 

[godfather]

Draft Cardale to lead us to Rosen.

 

[BimboColesHair]

You would think, listening to the commentators, that NIU was just plowing over us in the run game...dudes averaging like 3 a carry

 

[Jordan]

That last drive was evidence of my point. JT undrethrew the receiver three times (all completions), had a good run, and one terrible pass. But we moved the ball better than we have all day with Cardale. JT is not necessarily the better QB -- in fact I think he is significantly worse in certain measurables -- but he is much better with this dink-and-dunk offense than Cardale is. If the offense won't change depending on QB than JT is a better choice. If the coordinators/coaches could do the same thing we did the last three games last year than it is Cardale.