#4 Ohio State (10-2 )
Madness.I know, pure madness, but thats what you get by the time you work your way up to the top positions in the 10. OSU is a young squad , with slim hopes of another National Championship bid, so in reality the pressure is off. This is good news. The other good news is, the Bucknuts return about 10 from last year, including Thaddeus Gibson and "Mudbone" Pryor at QB. Gone are Laurintis and "Beanie". What is it with the nifty nicknames? (compensator?) I think Robiske and Hartline are the bigger losses, because OSU was what, 9th , in the Big Ten in scoring offense? The only reason they managed 9th, in my opinion , is because MSU threw their legs in the air and forked over 45 F%*@ING points!! Anyway, Herron should be adequate in tandem with Pryor even though Tressel says that OSU will not utilize Pryor as a running threat (lies)and operate a much more "traditional" offense. With a prototypical strong defense, as OSU ALWAYS has, and some decent weapons, the Buckeyes shall be in control of their destiny. The drive for ANOTHER title in the 10 will not happen...maybe.Pryor has visibly improved his passing ability, and it wasnt bad to begin with, so moving the ball, with the obvious elimination of turnovers, should be do-able. Defense shall once again be the hallmark of this team, and I look for them to win field position battles and grind opponents to submission. OSU is right there, as they always are, and Coach Jim will have them running just fine. Going on what I believe, OSU will gain victory against Navy, USC ( yes, you heard me right, and remember, I HATE THE LOUSY STINKING PAC-10) Toledo, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, The Great Satan,Minnesota, New Mexi-who cares State and they will solidly bitch slap UM.
Defeat will come from a road trip to Penn State, a team with just as good a defense and a better offense, and Iowa in my upset special of the Century, but not really.
......sure would be nice to have another shot at 'em for a little revenge for turning me into a surly drunken, embarrassed Spartan..but..see ya down the road Bucks, good luck.
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