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How bad does OSU lose to USC in the shoe ?

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cmstophe said:
k 2002 was 8 years ago and since then we have been blown out relentlessly in big games.

For how many more years is the 2002 fiesta bowl going to be used as an excuse for poor coaching?
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Not only that, but OSU was quite lucky that season (including in the Fiesta Bowl itself). I guess it's good that the (easily) better team doesn't always win....

Bill Walton said:
You think those guys last week weren't looking ahead to next week? We have a young team and they defiantly were. OSU got caught over-looking Navy is a lot better than the rep they get. OSU will not be looking at the same type of offense either. A regular offense is much easier to prepare for than the triple option, especially for a big ten team like Ohio State.

USC has to travel to Ohio State. Even though Ohio State has had trouble in big game in the past, all of those game were techincally road games. The 2008 national championship was literally in LSU's backyard. Last year, Ohio State had to travel to USC. With the exception of last year Penn St. game, Ohio State has been on the road in nearly every big game.

USC will have to travel to the horseshoe, where the largest OSU crowd will defiantly be waiting. A true freshman QB will have to play in arguably the hardest stadium in the country. Ohio State lost a lot of starters last year, but they kept Terrell Pryor. Pryor, unlike many past OSU players, has the ta;ent to single handedly take over a game. Without that USC line-backing core from last year, I like OSU's chances. Don't forget, OSU showed up last year and nearly beat Texas in the fiesta bowl.

OSU has some major impact players on this team still including Kurt Coleman, Thaddeus Gibson, and of course Terrell Pryor. I like OSU to break the streak and win this game 30-24.
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The offense might be easier to prepare for, but the players are not. USC is absolutely stacked on offense, though their QB is a possible weak spot. Still, regardless of the offense they run, USC is certainly not an easy team to prepare for (tho the Johnson injury helps a bit). Even if Barkley struggles, USC could still win by rushing and rushing and rushing again.

While you are mostly correct, I still think USC would have rolled if they played @OSU last season.
 
Those of you wondering what becomes of the Buckeyes if we lose....TP is a sophmore. Jamaal Berry is a frosh who was a top 5 RB recruit in the nation. 17 of our 25 freshman this year were 4 star HS prospects or better (including Duron Carter). This team is young and inexperienced, and much like last year our national title hopes are somewhat far-fetched. Next year is the year. Our three biggest games next year are at the Shoe (Miami, PSU and Mich). If we somehow crumble next year with a nice core in place and our major games at home, MAYBE the Tressel hate will be warranted. Until then, three national championship appearances, 6 BCS Bowl games....no room to argue with results.
 
Triumph36 said:
Not only that, but OSU was quite lucky that season (including in the Fiesta Bowl itself). I guess it's good that the (easily) better team doesn't always win....

The offense might be easier to prepare for, but the players are not. USC is absolutely stacked on offense, though their QB is a possible weak spot. Still, regardless of the offense they run, USC is certainly not an easy team to prepare for (tho the Johnson injury helps a bit). Even if Barkley struggles, USC could still win by rushing and rushing and rushing again.

While you are mostly correct, I still think USC would have rolled if they played @OSU last season.
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Yes, we were lucky to win that National Title, but I'll take nothing away from my Buckeyes. Facing one of the greatest teams of all time, they clearly came to play and deserved to win.
 
Bill Walton said:
You think those guys last week weren't looking ahead to next week?
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Remember when everyone said that last year against Youngstown State?

I'm very much afraid that Tress is turning into late stage Carr. Their teams are frighteningly similar these past two years, hopefully that trend stops.
 
Shaun and Cordell BOTH picked OSU to beat USC today. It's the ESPN show right before the college game show. They just picked them at 9:57am today on ESPN. Amazing.
 
If OSU covers I'll be shocked. USC by 13.

Go Bucks!
 
BTW Im watching my Wolverines beat ND today...

then I am heading down to the shoe to enjoy my FREE tickets I got today (awesome seats too)... I think OSU covers for sure and has a shot to win as well

and yes I will be wearing Maize and blue at the game
 
I'm leaving for the game in about 20 minutes...

Walking into the belly of the beast with my wife, who is decked out in Fight On Trojan gear...

I want to walk out alive...
 
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PIP said:
I'm leaving for the game in about 20 minutes...

Walking into the belly of the beast with my wife, who is decked out in Fight On Trojan gear...

I want to walk out alive...
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You are a brave, brave man.
 
Im gonna miss PIP....:(


edit: does anyone know if the game will be on a local channel in the Cleveland area? Or just ESPN?
 
macbdog said:
Im gonna miss PIP....:(


edit: does anyone know if the game will be on a local channel in the Cleveland area? Or just ESPN?
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According to the guide on my TV it won't, there are other sports on instead.

Do you have ESPN?
 
Does anyone know what that handicappers website is that Rizzo always advertises on his The Really Big Show?

It is ____wins.com . I just don't know what the guys first name is?
 
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