Ohio St vs Texas...something to look at...

[fballplaya]

Here is another angle to look at in tonight's Fiesta Bowl...

Ohio St was in a similar position back in September (who can forget that beating) when they went to USC as approximately a 9 or 10pt dog...

After watching USC smash Penn St on NYD....here is an observation:

USC is better man for man at basically EVERY position then Texas....think about it.

I am willing to give you McCoy and Sanchez cancel each other out. But USC has a better offensive line, much better RB's and much better WR's then Texas.

On defense, with the exception of Orakpo, USC is better man for man at EVRY position on defense then Texas...the difference is not even close at LB and DB.

Now, consider the line again (Texas -8). Ohio St did run into a USC buzzsaw who had been preparing for that game since they beat down Illinois in last years Rose Bowl. The game was in SoCal where USC virtually never loses....it was a night game (which is an advantage) and Ohio St played with their now 2nd string QB and w/o arguably the best RB in the nation in Beanie Wells....Texas on the other hand still thinks they are playing Thursday night against Florida. Motivation has got to be a factor.

No doubt Texas should be favored. However, they shouldn't be an 8pt favorite. Maybe a 3 1/2 or 4pt fave at best.

Don't be suprised if this game is closer then people think.

Last note:

No one in the Big Ten plays offense like Texas does. But on the flip side, no one even comes close in the Big 12 to playing defense like Ohio St does....


BOL to those on Texas tonight. You might need it.

 

[aderol]

yeah. USC > Texas and USC >> OSU, so
>> - > = >. Texas is only > OSU. Sound logic.

 

[DA_MOSS]

Here is another angle to look at in tonight's Fiesta Bowl...

Ohio St was in a similar position back in September (who can forget that beating) when they went to USC as approximately a 9 or 10pt dog...

After watching USC smash Penn St on NYD....here is an observation:

USC is better man for man at basically EVERY position then Texas....think about it.

I am willing to give you McCoy and Sanchez cancel each other out. But USC has a better offensive line, much better RB's and much better WR's then Texas.

On defense, with the exception of Orakpo, USC is better man for man at EVRY position on defense then Texas...the difference is not even close at LB and DB.

Now, consider the line again (Texas -8). Ohio St did run into a USC buzzsaw who had been preparing for that game since they beat down Illinois in last years Rose Bowl. The game was in SoCal where USC virtually never loses....it was a night game (which is an advantage) and Ohio St played with their now 2nd string QB and w/o arguably the best RB in the nation in Beanie Wells....Texas on the other hand still thinks they are playing Thursday night against Florida. Motivation has got to be a factor.

No doubt Texas should be favored. However, they shouldn't be an 8pt favorite. Maybe a 3 1/2 or 4pt fave at best.

Don't be suprised if this game is closer then people think.

Last note:

No one in the Big Ten plays offense like Texas does. But on the flip side, no one even comes close in the Big 12 to playing defense like Ohio St does....


BOL to those on Texas tonight. You might need it.

BEST RB IN THE NATION!!!!!!!!! :lolBIG::lolBIG::lolBIG::lolBIG:

Ohio St #6 Nationally in team Defense against Terrible offenses in the Big 10

Texas #18 Nationally in team Defense with 4 of the top 10 nationally ranked offenses

You really need to get your facts together before you post

 

[sdf]

USC is better, player for player, than Oregon St. The RB position could be argued as being equal I suppose.

oh yea, OSU won.

 

[DA_MOSS]

USC is better, player for player, than Oregon St. The RB position could be argued as being equal I suppose.

oh yea, OSU won.

What does this have to do with the POST?????

 

[GoBlue34]

Hard to compare apples to apples...

USC lost to Oregon State, Penn State beat the tar out of Oregon State yet???

I've seen Ohio State as well as Texas many times this year and Texas is simply much better.

Not sure if that translates into Texas covering but that's where my money will be. Texas DOES have a ton to play for, possibly sharing the national championship if they roll?

I don't see any let up. Too much speed and ability on the Texas side of the ball.

We shall see...

 

[fballplaya]

What does this have to do with the POST?????

Thanks DA_MOSS....I think you understand where I am going with that post...

I said Beanie Wells is "arguably" the best RB in the country....he did miss 3 games and played behind a borderline horrible offensive line.

I get the numbers....and the rankings....but I am talking about styles of play. No one in the Big 12 (that Texas has seen) plays the style of defense that Ohio St plays. Ohio St has the best cover corner in the nation (Jenkins) and they have two other corners who could start for most of the other schools in the country (Washington and Chekwa).

Should be an interesting night.

 

[DA_MOSS]

Thanks DA_MOSS....I think you understand where I am going with that post...

I said Beanie Wells is "arguably" the best RB in the country....he did miss 3 games and played behind a borderline horrible offensive line.

I get the numbers....and the rankings....but I am talking about styles of play. No one in the Big 12 (that Texas has seen) plays the style of defense that Ohio St plays. Ohio St has the best cover corner in the nation (Jenkins) and they have two other corners who could start for most of the other schools in the country (Washington and Chekwa).

Should be an interesting night.

I agree.. If the REAL Ohio State shows up, it could be a tough night for the Longhorns.. I might just be smart and play the OVER.. --- I think Vegas hit the line right on the head for this one.

Good Luck to whatever you takeope:

 

[seanm0520]

Oklahoma has a better defense than Ohio St...

 

[brewser2]

what does oklahoma have to do with this post?

 

[arizonacubs]

Bears > Packers

 

[GoSooners]

According to Phil Steele, both OU and Texas are rated above USC with their offensive and defensive lines. These are the main reasons why Texas and OU are in BCS games this year. What makes USC special on defense is their defensive back 7 that opposing teams absolutely can's pass against. And their skill players on offense are second to none.

 

[fballplaya]

Here is another angle to look at in tonight's Fiesta Bowl...

Ohio St was in a similar position back in September (who can forget that beating) when they went to USC as approximately a 9 or 10pt dog...

After watching USC smash Penn St on NYD....here is an observation:

USC is better man for man at basically EVERY position then Texas....think about it.

I am willing to give you McCoy and Sanchez cancel each other out. But USC has a better offensive line, much better RB's and much better WR's then Texas.

On defense, with the exception of Orakpo, USC is better man for man at EVRY position on defense then Texas...the difference is not even close at LB and DB.

Now, consider the line again (Texas -8). Ohio St did run into a USC buzzsaw who had been preparing for that game since they beat down Illinois in last years Rose Bowl. The game was in SoCal where USC virtually never loses....it was a night game (which is an advantage) and Ohio St played with their now 2nd string QB and w/o arguably the best RB in the nation in Beanie Wells....Texas on the other hand still thinks they are playing Thursday night against Florida. Motivation has got to be a factor.

No doubt Texas should be favored. However, they shouldn't be an 8pt favorite. Maybe a 3 1/2 or 4pt fave at best.

Don't be suprised if this game is closer then people think.

Last note:

No one in the Big Ten plays offense like Texas does. But on the flip side, no one even comes close in the Big 12 to playing defense like Ohio St does....


BOL to those on Texas tonight. You might need it.

I guess the blind squirrel finally found a nut....lol (see above)

Tough loss Buckeye nation....but you gained major respect in return.