Ohio State Has Chance To Redeem Themselves Early In 2008

[Eksynyt]

USC is gonna whoop OSU but OSU will still win the Big Ten and somehow the BCS will put them in the NC, hopefully not against USC (if that happens, I'm not watching the NC)

[Phantom]

You shouldn't have to play a team again after you have already beat them in the same season. That's why I hate these conf. championship games. That happens a lot. Shrink down the conferences so that doesn't take place.

[Akiak]

third week.

go bucks

[Krieger]

USC is going to beat OSU by at least 20 points.
OSU is weak.

[Akiak]

Originally Posted by Krieger

USC is going to beat OSU by at least 20 points.
OSU is weak.

How can you say tOSU is weak. Each team has new players every year. This common thread that the SEC is the toughest conference is a lot of hot air. If LSwho is so great why couldn't they beat a weak team like UK last year. They shut them out the previous year.

So explain why you think USC is so much better than OSU this year?

If you were a betting man how much would you bet the USC will beat OSU by 20 points.

[K2 4MVP22]

Originally Posted by Krieger

USC is going to beat OSU by at least 20 points.
OSU is weak.

Do you even know what your talking about? Cause to me it sounds alot like you DO NOT!!! I see this USC game being alot like the game against Texas. Strong D, same targets on offense and new QB for USC(actually another new QB with Shanchez out). As for OSU strong D(only question is Donald Washington's first game back), same offense, 2 new lineman both on the right side. I hope OSU drops USC just like they did Texas. USC isn't in the SEC so I will not give them 20.

[Vito2212]

USC Very well could beat OSU, but at the same time, OSU could do the same to USC. Ohio State is returning 18 of 22 starters from last seasons championship run, USC is a powerhouse team ranked in the top ten every year without question. Not to mention that, in a way, OSU and USC run similar style offenses with the Single back QB under center, NFL kind of style. The only thing that can set this apart is the possibility of OSU running the Pistol formation, which is going to appeal to the abilities of Beanie Wells, who a major downhill runner. Even with their powerhouse D, if Tressel does decide to go with something like the pistol, or the pistol formation itself, there are going to be very few weaknesses, if any, in the OSU offense. However,I can see this game going into OT, its going to be closer than the people expect it to be.

[K2 4MVP22]

Originally Posted by Vito2212

USC Very well could beat OSU, but at the same time, OSU could do the same to USC. Ohio State is returning 18 of 22 starters from last seasons championship run, USC is a powerhouse team ranked in the top ten every year without question. Not to mention that, in a way, OSU and USC run similar style offenses with the Single back QB under center, NFL kind of style. The only thing that can set this apart is the possibility of OSU running the Pistol formation, which is going to appeal to the abilities of Beanie Wells, who a major downhill runner. Even with their powerhouse D, if Tressel does decide to go with something like the pistol, or the pistol formation itself, there are going to be very few weaknesses, if any, in the OSU offense. However,I can see this game going into OT, its going to be closer than the people expect it to be.

It will not go to OT unless it's a complete defensive game. If anything a last second thriller. USC is going to have to rely on running in Stafon Johnson, a great runner but against an OSU run stop defense I don't think he'll be very good. I think they had a better chance when they had Shanchez, but they don't. Even if he does make a comeback OSU would be his first game maybe his second. I know he played a couple games for an injured John David Booty. OSU has 9 returning starters on offense, and 9 returning starters on defense. They lost a DE(Vernon Gholston), and a LB(Larry Grant). Cameron Heyward is a great DE, and Lawrence Wilson which has been waiting for his chance and now it's his time.

[Krieger]

No question about it. USC will absolutely mop the floor with a sweater vest. I think the only reason that OSU even hangs close is because he is a better gameday coach than Carroll. But OSU just doesn't have the talent to win. Simple as that...

[Daddy Duck]

Originally Posted by MesaRunner

What SEC teams are better than USC? Gimme a break. If OSU beat USC next year (highly unlikely) they would for sure be able to shake the monkey off their back.

USC would've killed LSU in the BCS game.

I have to agree 100% with you. USC, in recent years has been embarrasing upper echelon SEC teams in the same way that the SEC has embarrased Ohio State. Knowshon Moreno is great and all, but Auburn had Ronnie Brown and Caddilac Williams and Arkansas had Felix Jones and Darren McFadden.

As far as Ohio State goes....A win against USC would be huge. That win would redeeming to all fans in America (outside of SEC country. I'm not sure that Ohio State can go into the Colluseum and beat USC but I think it's going to be a good game.

I personally think that Ohio State should be ranked #1 preseason slightly ahead of Georgia and USC. Ohio State played in the National Championship and returns virtually everyone. Ohio State is more experienced than both Georgia and USC. Talent wise they are every bit as talented as anyone in the nation. Wells, Jenkins, Luarinitus and Boeckman are all probable first round draft picks.

[K2 4MVP22]

Originally Posted by Daddy Duck

I have to agree 100% with you. USC, in recent years has been embarrasing upper echelon SEC teams in the same way that the SEC has embarrased Ohio State. Knowshon Moreno is great and all, but Auburn had Ronnie Brown and Caddilac Williams and Arkansas had Felix Jones and Darren McFadden.

As far as Ohio State goes....A win against USC would be huge. That win would redeeming to all fans in America (outside of SEC country. I'm not sure that Ohio State can go into the Colluseum and beat USC but I think it's going to be a good game.

I personally think that Ohio State should be ranked #1 preseason slightly ahead of Georgia and USC. Ohio State played in the National Championship and returns virtually everyone. Ohio State is more experienced than both Georgia and USC. Talent wise they are every bit as talented as anyone in the nation. Wells, Jenkins, Luarinitus and Boeckman are all probable first round draft picks.

Stanford beat USC. So I'll make my opinion that Florida, LSU, and Georgia can beat USC.

[K2 4MVP22]

Originally Posted by Krieger

No question about it. USC will absolutely mop the floor with a sweater vest. I think the only reason that OSU even hangs close is because he is a better gameday coach than Carroll. But OSU just doesn't have the talent to win. Simple as that...

You really have no idea what your talking about. How can you say they don't have talent? They have a Heisman canidate, Butkus winner, and Thorpe canidate. You got Robiskie that could be one of the top WR in college football, along with Hartline. They def have one of the best O-line's with 2 new starters, One of the best D-line's with guys that have rotated in all last year to fill Gholston's spot. Outstanding linebacker's in Laurinaitis, and Freeman. Donald Washington a solid CB, this will be his third year starting, along with Jenkins which will be a first round pick. Study some depth charts, and read some articles on how talented this year's team is.

[Krieger]

Yep. No doubt about it. USC will absolutely destroy OSU. Won't even be close.

[Vito2212]

Originally Posted by K2 4MVP22

OSU has 9 returning starters on offense, and 9 returning starters on defense.

Unless my simple math is wrong, 9+9=18, am i not correct?

[Vito2212]

Oh and K2, i do believe i heard that Robiskie is injured,i don't know if he'll even play in the USC game.