"Did Ohio State beat any decent team by more than a TD last year?"
Ohio State 25 - Washington State 7
Ohio State 45 - Texas Tech 21
Ohio State 42 - Minnesota 3
I see this NC State game as being very similar to the Wazzou game. Both had very good QBs and both are not considered to be very physical. It wasn't until Ohio State started playing the rugged Big 10 schedule (and Clarett got banged up) did they struggle with close games.
Ohio State will unquestionably control the line of scrimmage in this game. I don't think people realize how good Ohio State's D-Line is going to be. They will manhandle NC State's O-Line much like they did Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. With that being said, I would like to wait and see if the Clarett situation is resolved before choosing a side in this game.
If MoC is cleared to play (which I believe he will), then OSU more than likely covers the spread.
Ohio State 25 - Washington State 7
Ohio State 45 - Texas Tech 21
Ohio State 42 - Minnesota 3
I see this NC State game as being very similar to the Wazzou game. Both had very good QBs and both are not considered to be very physical. It wasn't until Ohio State started playing the rugged Big 10 schedule (and Clarett got banged up) did they struggle with close games.
Ohio State will unquestionably control the line of scrimmage in this game. I don't think people realize how good Ohio State's D-Line is going to be. They will manhandle NC State's O-Line much like they did Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. With that being said, I would like to wait and see if the Clarett situation is resolved before choosing a side in this game.
If MoC is cleared to play (which I believe he will), then OSU more than likely covers the spread.
Mo;
Playing Wisky on the road at night and playing Michigan in Ann Arbor in the 100th All-Time meeting will be difficult if not impossible for tOSU to win.
Losing to NC State at home early in the season WILL NOT HAPPEN - especially with the talent that we have. I don't believe tOSU has lost a nonconference home game since 1990.
NC State will have to wait until next year to get the win against the Buckeyes.
Playing Wisky on the road at night and playing Michigan in Ann Arbor in the 100th All-Time meeting will be difficult if not impossible for tOSU to win.
Losing to NC State at home early in the season WILL NOT HAPPEN - especially with the talent that we have. I don't believe tOSU has lost a nonconference home game since 1990.
NC State will have to wait until next year to get the win against the Buckeyes.
PHILIP RIVERS WHO HAS 26 WINS SO FAR WINS THIS GAME THEN THE HEISMEN WILL BE HIS TO LOSE,NC ST.IS 8-2 AS ROAD DOGS THE LAST 3 YEARS,ALSO NC ST.HAS T.A. MCLENDON WHO HAS 196 TDS THE LAST 5 YEARS MAY BE BETTER THAN CLARETT,ADD A COUPLE OF GAME BREAKING WRS.AND YOU DONT SACK RIVERS
THIS OFFENSE WILL SCORE POINTS,THE PROBLEM MAY BE THE DEFENSE WHICH HAS TO REBUILD THIS YEAR,EVERYTHING I HAVE READ THIS YEAR SAYS THE OHIO ST. OFFENSE WILL BE SUPER...PLEASE IF THIS TEAM WINS THIS YEAR THEY WILL WIN JUST LIKE LAST YEAR WITH THEIR DEFENSE AND THE OFFENSES JOB WILL BE NOT TO LOSE THE GAME,MAY THE FOOTBALL GODS BE WITH YOU THIS SEASON,REALSWAMI
THIS OFFENSE WILL SCORE POINTS,THE PROBLEM MAY BE THE DEFENSE WHICH HAS TO REBUILD THIS YEAR,EVERYTHING I HAVE READ THIS YEAR SAYS THE OHIO ST. OFFENSE WILL BE SUPER...PLEASE IF THIS TEAM WINS THIS YEAR THEY WILL WIN JUST LIKE LAST YEAR WITH THEIR DEFENSE AND THE OFFENSES JOB WILL BE NOT TO LOSE THE GAME,MAY THE FOOTBALL GODS BE WITH YOU THIS SEASON,REALSWAMI
I think that even though cincyfred and buckeyetodd may be homers, they are right. The majority of people out there are going to be on NC State. Especially with the trouble Clarrett is in. Personally I think Ross will do fine at RB if Clarett is out.
I think OSU will control the line of scrimmage on both sides and wear NC State out.
I see a 26-9 score.
GL to all,
KMAN
I think OSU will control the line of scrimmage on both sides and wear NC State out.
I see a 26-9 score.
GL to all,
KMAN
I see NC State hanging around for a half but Ohio State will DEFINITELY wear them down in the 2nd Half.
Also, the entire O-Line returns and has collectively lost 200 lbs during the offseason. They should be much quicker and that should make for a more prolific passing game.
Yes, I am a Buckeye Homer and I don't apologize for that. However, if you do a search on this board you will find that I have been on the other side of quite a few Ohio State games. I am certainly not opposed to picking against tOSU if the price is right. At this point, I truly believe that tOSU will manhandle NC State.
Also, the entire O-Line returns and has collectively lost 200 lbs during the offseason. They should be much quicker and that should make for a more prolific passing game.
Yes, I am a Buckeye Homer and I don't apologize for that. However, if you do a search on this board you will find that I have been on the other side of quite a few Ohio State games. I am certainly not opposed to picking against tOSU if the price is right. At this point, I truly believe that tOSU will manhandle NC State.
