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Saw some discussion starting in the bowl thread. Unfortunately, it is already time for the best team in the country to look ahead to next year.
Things to watch out for the next few weeks:
1) Who stays and who goes? OSU was loaded this year with elite 3rd year players: Chase Young, Jeff Okudah, Shaun Wade, JK Dobbins. Just getting back one of them would be monumental. Of the group, Shaun Wade is probably the most likely to return. While real OSU fans know he's a 1st round player, he has not gotten even near the attention he deserves nationally. One of the most underrated Buckeyes I can ever remember. His stock could skyrocket next season. His Dad tweeted a couple days ago that Shaun is 50/50 on whether to stay or go.
2) Who replaces Hafley? The man worked magic for our defense this season. Lots of smoke about Kerry Coombs, which I think would be an incredible get. We know he's both an elite recruiter and coach. Bringing him in could also increase the chances of someone like Wade staying.
3) Who replaces Yurcich? The offense was basically perfect this season. Losing anyone from that room is a bummer.
All in all, 2020 will be an incredible team as well. I don't see how the defense will be as good as it was this year, though. The secondary is my only concern. Going to need some young guys to step up big time. The offense will be a juggernaut once again. Dobbins is a GOAT, but Teague is going to be damn good. If Dobbins is Zeke, Teague is Hyde. He will be the best RB in the B1G next season.
Also, how good is Ryan Day? He had some damn tough decisions to make last night, and I didn't agree with all of them, but overall he did a damn good job. And in the grand scheme of things, is there a better offensive mind in football right now? Dude is an absolute wizard. With him running the show that Meyer built, Ohio State is going to be at peak levels for the foreseeable future. Gene should give him a big raise immediately. Hope Day is here forever.
Go Bucks.
Things to watch out for the next few weeks:
1) Who stays and who goes? OSU was loaded this year with elite 3rd year players: Chase Young, Jeff Okudah, Shaun Wade, JK Dobbins. Just getting back one of them would be monumental. Of the group, Shaun Wade is probably the most likely to return. While real OSU fans know he's a 1st round player, he has not gotten even near the attention he deserves nationally. One of the most underrated Buckeyes I can ever remember. His stock could skyrocket next season. His Dad tweeted a couple days ago that Shaun is 50/50 on whether to stay or go.
2) Who replaces Hafley? The man worked magic for our defense this season. Lots of smoke about Kerry Coombs, which I think would be an incredible get. We know he's both an elite recruiter and coach. Bringing him in could also increase the chances of someone like Wade staying.
3) Who replaces Yurcich? The offense was basically perfect this season. Losing anyone from that room is a bummer.
All in all, 2020 will be an incredible team as well. I don't see how the defense will be as good as it was this year, though. The secondary is my only concern. Going to need some young guys to step up big time. The offense will be a juggernaut once again. Dobbins is a GOAT, but Teague is going to be damn good. If Dobbins is Zeke, Teague is Hyde. He will be the best RB in the B1G next season.
Also, how good is Ryan Day? He had some damn tough decisions to make last night, and I didn't agree with all of them, but overall he did a damn good job. And in the grand scheme of things, is there a better offensive mind in football right now? Dude is an absolute wizard. With him running the show that Meyer built, Ohio State is going to be at peak levels for the foreseeable future. Gene should give him a big raise immediately. Hope Day is here forever.
Go Bucks.