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Could it be, just maybe, our Bucks were looking ahead a bit too much? They want those Canes. It is their coming out opportunity and beating the Canes would do wonders for the team's psyche. So my conclusion, given everything, is that the Bucks were looking ahead. And that can happen to any body. And it may serve us very well indeed, the way things turned out. The one thing I cannot explain is the absence of Brax from the Toledo game. But that may be another aspect of looking ahead, saving a few surprises for the Canes.

The last bit here is the play of Smith. We had that game locked up and put away only if Smith would not fumble. That was the worst thing yesterday. I think he is going to pay for that for the rest of the year.

Dear Mr. Bucknut, Why so depressed. Did we not win that game?? We have lost a zillion guys because of Tressel's refusal to correct a problem LAST YEAR like he should have. Since we had to vacate the whole season anyway what did it matter. Did he really think he could hide all that garbage. Why exactly did he do this? For himself? To protect TP? All bad reasons in my book. He goes down badly in my book. Yes we know Tressel would have started Miller. Miller would have lost (still might if you all keep putting pressure on Fickell) to Miami, MICH State, Nebraska, Illinois, Wisonsin, Penn State and Michigan. Of course if you start a high schooler like he did with TP it gives you protection. People will say he is playing for 2012, or 2013. Does anybody out there think that OSU has a chance in any of those games with a Freshman running QB back there. The line is not that great without Adams. Turns out the pedestrian Herron really is the best back they have. Forget all that ridiculous recruiting nonsense about Berry or Smith. No line, no runners. Aaron Rodgers could not go unbeaten with this bunch. Is it possible that Fickell believes that Bauserman is his best chance to win 7 or 8 games. Start Miller we win maybe 5 and Fickell knows he would be out of here. Tressel had the job security to start a Freshman QB and wait 3 years for him to develop gradually. Fickell does not have that time. You would do the same if you were in his shoes as would most of the whining fans who think Miller would instantly turn this mess around. Don't think so with this line and group of runners. I will route for the Buckeyes to win, no matter who they start, but I hope they try and win as many games as possible. The hell with next year. Let's win as many as we can right now. Isn't that the most important thing.

well said......

...you've been so spoiled.

Re-read what I wrote - it's all in there. Yes, we underachieve for the talent we have. If we played in the SEC, we'd have 4 or 5 L's each year, from teams who don't recruit as well as us. That's a fact any objective Buckeye fan would have to admit.

It really should not have been a surprise for anyone who was paying attention. The Rockets were real good last year and have most of their starters back.

They have some really talented skill guys and a much more imaginative offense than we do. PLUS they had absolutely nothing to lose and EVERYTHING to gain. Compare this with a Carlos Hyde who ran with both arms wrapped around the ball most of the time and a Joe Bauserman who was afraid to throw to a receive that had a defender within ten yards of him. It was almost our worst nightmare but it was a W!

Contrary to Mr. B's comment, I think TU may be better than Penn State. Don't be surprised if TU upsets Boise St. next week . . or at least puts a real scare into them.

ng164300...What fiction book were you reading from again?

That's complete crap. Most teams know just how good OSU is and that we are more than for real. It's the media and dorky fans that glom onto the stereotypes.

How can you say "that's a fact"? It's not a fact at all; it's an opinion.

Got you fooled too!

Another fine article...one of your best. Not that anyone cares but now a few of my opinions.

1. Special teams coach = brother of the departed.
2. OC and play caller = Friend of the departed.
3. Who would ever have imagined what plays (especially 1st. down) Bolls was going to call before he even call it = Since he is so predictable how about the Toledo coach who was here with him?
4. I have not given up on Luke just yet but if he doesn't get rid of Joe Bauserman, Joe Bauserman will get rid of him. The real Joe Bauserman stood up Saturday.
5. Don't think it was San Diego State the week after 9/11, I think it was UCLA. If not I went to the wrong game.
6. Someone mention the special teams and the kick off. All I can say is WOW. You have a kicker that kicks 90% of his kick offs into the end zone and you don't have enough faith in your ST's to try and cover it.
I guess you would rather give the other team the ball close to mid field every time? Time for a change, he couldn't coach running backs either.
He and Bolls should take the same bus out of town.
There I feel better now!

I also agree, but just happy to see the game

I'm sorry but I don't understand no one commenting on the Floyd $2500 two game suspension! How does $200. or free Tats equal Floyd getting 2500.? What am I missing? Why have almost all the miami players gotten off suspension already in a multi-million dollar scandel?? I am only 70 years old so maybe I am senile but what the H---!