Photo courtesy of Scout.com
This week’s game preview is not as in-depth as I hoped it would be. I’m in the process of applying to grad schools and looking for jobs in Southern California, so needless to say, my mind is elsewhere and will be until I can get all this sorted out…
All is not well in Buckeye Nation since there’s still questions about the offensive line and whether or not Jim Heacock should still be in charge of the defense, but, to borrow phrases from Barack Obama, there’s elements of “hope” and “change” we can believe in, and it comes in the form of Terrelle Pryor as the starting quarterback.
Given the talent on the 2008 Buckeyes squad, the score should’ve been Ohio State 100, Troy 3, but keep in mind they were trying to overcome the mental issues surrounding another butt kicking by a highly ranked opponent (who will probably go on to win the National Championship this year).
Say what you will about Ohio State, but at least we lose to college football powerhouses. Then again, that’s like saying the Soviet Union should be commended for being second to the United States in terms of world domination.
On second thought, don’t say that.
Fellow Bleacher Creature Chip Minnich still has some concerns about the Buckeyes, despite their victory over Troy.
As much as I dislike Todd Boeckman, I can’t help but admire his ability to handle
his demotion with the utmost class and poise. For more info about the way Boeckman’s handled the quarterback switch, check out Ken Gordon’s column in the Dispatch.
Many of you have probably heard about Boeckman getting booed by fans at Ohio Stadium the two times he took the field last Saturday against Troy. Rob Oeller offers his opinion, but like I’ve said: As much as I dislike Boeckman as a football player, I have an incredible amount of respect for the way he’s handled everything.
Fans booing Boeckman as he took the field was unsportsmanlike and honestly, its one of the few times I’ve ever been embarrassed of Buckeyes fans. We’re better than that, folks, and Boeckman, for everything he did last year, didn’t deserve that kind of reaction from the crowd.
This is a guy who could’ve
We're going to send you the most entertaining Ohio State Football articles, videos, and podcasts from around the web.
0 Comments
Loading more comments...
This comment and all replies have been deleted This comment has been deleted Undo delete