YSU @ OSU

[Style]

Three days till kick off. Anyone know the spread for saturday?

JT Presser video: http://scoutingoh.com/Bucknuts_Jim_Tressel_Camp.htm
JT Presser Transcript: http://www.bucknuts.com/news/story.php?article=1556

I thought this was a great answer:

REPORTER: Michigan charges $50 or $10 less than -- for Michigan or when Michigan plays Ohio State, Notre Dame, Michigan State, they charge $60. They charge less for lesser opponents such as I-AA, they’re playing Appalachia State. Do you think that’s fair tore a fan that they should pay the same for a I-AA opponent as they would for a premiere opponent coming in.

COACH TRESSEL: Do I think it’s fair? Yeah, I think it’s fair. I’ve been to a couple concerts and things like that and our tickets are very reasonable. I was out in Vegas to speak at a Nike clinic and Ellen and I went to see Celine Dion, I don’t know, or whatever, and it was like $200. You can go to three Ohio State games. And I knew the words to the song. At least when you go to the game you don’t know what’s going to happen, so do I think it’s a problem? No. And remember this about Ohio State football, it’s about the band. It’s about the pageantry, it’s about the tailgating. If we’re silly enough to think it’s just about us, then we’re a little bit short-sighted. So I guess the answer to the question is, no, I don’t think it’s unfair.

 

[_amon _ones]

Rep Jim Tressel

 

[CornerThree]

Go Penguins!

 

[B Mac]

What channel is this game on? I heard something about this game only being on the Big Ten network is that correct? I cant imagine that someone wouldnt pick this game up. Any info?

 

[Style]

I get the Big Ten network on Dirctv, just verified it last night, so no worries! I'll fill you in on what happens tomorrow B Mac.

Seriously though, why would the BTN sell the game to a local carrier, when they're trying to use it as leverage against TWC? Not going to happen. Your choices are go to the bar, get Directv, or go to a friends house who has directv.

Game Data: http://www.bucknuts.com/news/story.php?article=1558

This is sweet:

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[B Mac]

Thanks Style for the assist. I will be sure to repeatedly hit the refresh buttons and keep waiting for your updates on the game then....

More likely I will be at a local bar with every other Buckeye fan in town who is pissed that they cant watch the game at home like they should be able to. This Big Ten network stuff is ridiculous. I cant believe that they arent making the game available to everyone. This would by far bring in the most ratings of anything else on, on Saturday, just pop in a few ad's and it would more than pay for itself.

Anyway, that was a sweet vid man. I showed the guys here at work and everyone is completely jealous. Im sure there are some rocking gameday parties going on in there. At least in that Horseshoe you can can leagally drink, not that it doesnt go in in the real Shoe anyway.

 

[Style]

This Big Ten network stuff is ridiculous. I cant believe that they arent making the game available to everyone.

What bargaining power does BTN have if they let everyone see their material without having to get the channel? How do you think ESPN2 became part of basic cable? They put things on their people wanted to see, and eventually the cable companies caved.

 

[B Mac]

Its not good to withold the Buckeyes from their loyal fans. Major riots have been started for far smaller reasons.

 

[Style]

Its not good to withold the Buckeyes from their loyal fans. Major riots have been started for far smaller reasons.

I never said it was good for the fans. I'd be pissed if I couldn't see the game. I'm just saying it's not ridiculous, it's business.

This same discussion was had last year when one of the games was on ESPNU. The difference there was that one of the local stations picked it up last minute, I believe. Or maybe they played it later that night (not live)? ONN?

At any rate, I've heard a disturbing rumor about losing a player. I will hold off on reporting it for now, but a certain someone may not be playing this week, or any time soon. Unfortunately, it's at the one position where we can't afford to lose anyone. Pray it's a rumor.

 

[B Mac]

Im assuming you are talking Chris Wells?

 

[Smooth]

Bad news but it could turn out to be good news: Lawrence Wilson broke his leg in the 2nd quarter... Good news is that Robert Rose is the starter now and the kid is a flat-out beast off the end... It could turn out nice...

OSU is really giving up a lot of yards while not getting a lot...

Who the heck is the Zack Willis kid? It says he's 4-4 passing wise for OSU...

 

[cdt]

Wasn't Robert Rose that monster DE in the Army vs Navy HS game?

 

[Style]

Im assuming you are talking Chris Wells?

Nope. RB is a pretty strong position for OSU, they're four deep.

At the position of the player in question we only go about 1.5 deep, and he's our best player at said position. It would have been devastating if the rumor was true. Alas, it was not. He played today, thank god. No worries. Forget i said anything.

Wasn't Robert Rose that monster DE in the Army vs Navy HS game?

Yeah, he's the one. Rose is a freakin animal.

There is no way that Wilson going down for most or all of the season is good news though, sorry. As good as Rose is, there is a reason Wilson was ahead of him. Wilson was actually looking like the best DL on the field until his injury, even better than Gholston. This is a tough loss.

So what'd you guys think of the QBs? The biggest concern for this team is QB, and I know it's just a small sample size, but I was impressed with Boekman. He was accurate, decisive, was looking off the safeties, seeing the whole field, throwing to his 3rd and 4th reads, throwing to RBs, throwing the TEs, rifling passes in between defenders, putting touch on passes over the top, and stood in the pocket with the rush coming and still completed the pass. You may say he just went to Robo all the time, and he did hit him up quite a bit, but almost every time it was after first looking somewhere else. In other words, he was not just dropping back and locking on one receiver. On the contrary, you could see him quickly making his reads.

He didn't have a perfect game, but he showed A LOT! I'm sure he can't win the game with his legs like Smith, but as far as pocket passers go, he looks like he has it all. I'm feeling more confident now, knowing he's running the show. JT is the QB coach, and since he's taken over, we've always had good qb play. Looks like that is to continue with TB.

Game Summary: http://www.bucknuts.com/news/story.php?article=1592

 

[cavincali]

I was pleasantly surprised with the qb play. I love it when the qb can hit the open receiver, something hella-sorry couldnt do.

 

[Style]

OSU has now won 19 straight regular season games. Meanwhile, UM has dropped their last three games. When was the last time a Wolverine fan actually had something to feel good about? :chuckles: