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Why do people want Bo Pellini? Has anyone seen HIS defense this year?

"And somewhere tonight in Columbus, a 25-year-old unemployed pizza delivery guy is smiling. Well, unless he remembers he’s a 25-year-old unemployed pizza delivery guy. "

Orange juice almost came out of my nose.

I don't want to duplicate ideas so I'll try to not state the obvious (D is horrible, Braxton is great):

*IU Coach Kevin Wilson deserves big props. He attacked TOSU's glaring weaknesses and must have studied game film from Jeff Tedford (Cal) as opposed to watching really bad game planning by Sparty.

*Rod Smith gave everyone the warm fuzzies with his comeback act and then he fumbles. His problem is entirely mental--if Philly Brown can overcome bad hands, so can Rod.

*Z Boren deserves huge credit for his efforts. I don't know if he's better, worse or the same as Klein or Grant--but that's beside the point. Learning a position in 3-4 practices at this level is unheard of.

*Arguing about who should be the next DC is somewhat pointless. It's obvious that there should be numerous more competent coaches than Fickell.

*Any road game for this team is going to be a huge challenge. Who would've imagined that a trip to Happy Valley this season would be huge challenge?

Got to do SOMETHING about that defense! Monte Ball and Denard are going to shred us!!

Indiana had over 50 pass attempts. ZERO SACKS!!! Maybe one or two hurries.All thes 5 star ends , tackles going to the NFL early, is it the players or is it the sorry ass coaching. This defense has athletes to put pressure on a QB. Last week they looked pretty good with pressure. I thinks this defensive coaching staff is pathetic!!!! You are telling me with the defensive front OSU has that a linebacker, corner or safety cannot come up and get a shot on the QB. BULLSHIT! PAGING FRED PAGAC!!! For Zach Borren to lead with 8 tackles speaks volumes about where Curtis GRANT is. 5 star my ass. This entire defensive effort was dispicable! Indiana would kill to have players half as good as our backups. I truly think that this defensive coaching staff is terrible.

OK come down off the ledge boys..this was a classic letdown game..two huge emotional wins before this game..if you didnt see this coming, well you dont understand college football players..we were well on our way to a convincing win when Miller throws the red zone interception..our back seven have been collectively inept the entire year outside Roby..this game the DL decided not to show up..no pressure all night from that vaunted group and I dont remember one blitz all night..the score was closer than the game indicated..we are banged up and the offense will have to shoulder the load for the rest of the year..

Give him talent like tOSU has and nobody will be putting up big numbers on him

We've learned that every unit on this football team, except for the OL, has underperformed to date. The RBs are coming on, however. Other than OL, the only consistent bright spots on this team have been the QB and the corners.

The Michigan game just scares the frickin hell out me right now!!!

I agree. Although, defending the spread the game plan is usually going to involve less blitzing as it is high risk of giving up the big play. However, we are giving them up anyhow so why didn't we run some stunts and blitzes...at least once in a while? Your guess is as good as anyone's!