Silver Bullets Podcast — Rutgers Meh and Prepping for the Nitts
We’ve made it through all of the annual #RutgersWeek traditions and now that all the hype and pageantry is over for another year, I guess…
The Grumpy Old Buckeye: Ohio State at Rutgers
Ohio State had no trouble handling Rutgers on Saturday but it’s fair to say it was a game that didn’t make anyone who isn’t convinced about the Buckeyes suddenly change their mind. The Buckeyes’ starters were mostly fine, although there wasn’t much in the way of explosive plays in the running game and the defense got gashed for a touchdown by the worst team in the league.
Statistical Projection: Ohio State at Rutgers
Recap: Ohio State vs. Maryland As has been my common mistake this season, I underestimated this OSU offense once more. They destroyed a Maryland team…
The Grumpy Old Buckeye: Ohio State vs. Maryland
Ohio State tried really hard this week not to give me much to gripe about. For much of the game I didn’t have a whole lot of complaints. But I’m nothing if not persistent, so I stuck with it and found plenty of things to be angry about despite the ultimate 73-14 win over the Maryland Terrapins. Let’s get to what made me want to spray passersby with the hose.
Statistical Projection: Ohio State vs. Maryland
Let me just say that Mountain Time is pretty excellent for old timers like myself when it comes to night football games. They wrap up right around my senior citizen bedtime and that makes me happy. On the other hand, when you’re meeting a good friend in Colorado and have a few local beverages the night before, a noon game (now all of the sudden a 10 am kickoff) makes for a rough showing.
The Grumpy Old Buckeye: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin
The Buckeyes and Badgers met in what would have been a much bigger game if not for the Badgers stubbing their toes in Champaign last weekend. Wisconsin still presented the most difficult test to date for the Buckeyes and all Ohio State did was win by 31 points on a day with weather that made passing difficult. It’s been a difficult season to…
Statistical Projection: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin
And like that, the Buckeye victory train keeps on rolling. Even with their big brains, the Wildcats of Northwestern had no answers for Ohio State last Saturday Friday night. The Buckeyes scored more and gave up less than I projected, making me feel like a Negative Nelly for yet another week, despite picking them to win by nearly five touchdowns.
Three Things To Watch For From The Nebraska Cornhuskers
In the game many Ohio State fans — including this one — anticipated as being one of the biggest challenges for the Buckeyes in 2019, Ohio State travels to Lincoln, Nebraska, to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. At 3-1, the Cornhuskers believe that this is the type of game that will help put their program back into the national conversation.
Drue Chrisman Delivering Touchdowns For the Buckeyes This Season
Punter Drue Chrisman has never scored a point in his Buckeye career, but Ohio State wouldn’t be averaging 46 points per game without him. That might sound like an odd thing to read, given that Chrisman is the guy who takes the field only after the OSU offense has failed. When you look at what happens after he punts, however, the picture becomes a bit clearer.
Statistical Projection: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers
I was close on some aspects of this game but like many people I thought it would be much closer than it was. Read: I thought Cincinnati might score some actual points. But, I’m not complaining. Justin Fields made me look smart last Saturday, which is a rare feat and one that I’m eternally grateful for. My prediction for him was 20 completions for 238 yards…
Live Updates — Larry Johnson, Greg Studrawa, Justin Fields, More
COLUMBUS — Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson, offensive line coach Greg Studrawa, quarterback Justin Fields, punter Drue Chrisman, offensive lineman Jonah Jackson, and…
