I don't necessarily disagree with his more conservative approach to the game and his choice to rely on his D, but when he chose to punt it away on that last 4th and 1 or whatever it was, it just had the feeling that he was going to the well one to many times. Me and a buddy of mine were saying how Carroll is like that old guy at the poker table who does everything you are not supposed to do takes you to the cleaners. USC was what 3-3 on 4th down conversions in the game? That seemed to be the difference to me, OSU's D feels good about getting the stop and USC goes for it and converts. I gotta think on that 4th and 1 on USC's 30-or-so with a 6'6" Prior a QB sneak gets the first down and changes the game. Again I am not saying Tressel made a bad call, but when you are coaching against a somewhat unorthodox coach like Carroll I feel like you have to take some chances that you normally wouldn't.
The answer to your question is yes. He ran the game like he was scared and it rubbed off on his players. Each team had a 4th and goal from inside the 2. One team went for it and the other scored a FG. Guess who won.
If you want to see an instant replay of this game, check out when Texas played at OSU in 2006. OSU got the ball on the TX half of the field countless times and got zero TDs. The kicked enough field goals to get ahead by 5 and then VY led an epic drive to win the game. Carbon copy.
Pryor plays like a spazz and needs to get his emotions in check, he is a huge liability. If I were running a program, I'd much rather have Tate Forcier (or Barkley) than Pryor right now.
If you want to see an instant replay of this game, check out when Texas played at OSU in 2006. OSU got the ball on the TX half of the field countless times and got zero TDs. The kicked enough field goals to get ahead by 5 and then VY led an epic drive to win the game. Carbon copy.
Pryor plays like a spazz and needs to get his emotions in check, he is a huge liability. If I were running a program, I'd much rather have Tate Forcier (or Barkley) than Pryor right now.
His biggest mistake was actually breaking out of his shell at the end of the 1st H. Those points cost him in the end. Poor 1st H execution is what cost Fresno State as well.
Remember in the 1st H, the Badgers were content to run out the clock but their DC calls for an all out blitz. He leaves his corners on an island & they get burned for a huge pass play. This eventually leads to a 57 yard FG that should have never been possible.
Remember in the 1st H, the Badgers were content to run out the clock but their DC calls for an all out blitz. He leaves his corners on an island & they get burned for a huge pass play. This eventually leads to a 57 yard FG that should have never been possible.
Put some sleeves on that sweater-vest and you are good for another 3 points a game minimum on swagger alone! Go teach geometry you square! You have a QB the size of a LB and you kick for a 15 yard change in field possession, you deserve to lose. I had OSU+7 so I hit, but I hate to see a team lose such a great game because their coach didn't let them play.
I think the biggest mistake was trying to use Pryor as a QB instead of a football player. It seemed like Pryor was at an all-star game trying to show scouts that he could throw the ball. I don't think they ran him on a boot leg all night especially down by the goal line.
Those goal line plays have me scratching my head. You are telling me that at OHIO ST that your FIRST AND GOAL back is a 5'9" 190 pound back????? You don't have anyone 230 pounds that can carry the ball and POUND it in. Don't your recruit POUNDERS????
I don't think that punting on the last 4th and 1 was the right move. The probably was NOT BLITZING the HOUSE after Barkley to start that series.
Well give me TOLEDO for the max next week. Ohio St is going to be completely drunk from this loss for a few weeks.
Those goal line plays have me scratching my head. You are telling me that at OHIO ST that your FIRST AND GOAL back is a 5'9" 190 pound back????? You don't have anyone 230 pounds that can carry the ball and POUND it in. Don't your recruit POUNDERS????
I don't think that punting on the last 4th and 1 was the right move. The probably was NOT BLITZING the HOUSE after Barkley to start that series.
Well give me TOLEDO for the max next week. Ohio St is going to be completely drunk from this loss for a few weeks.
