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It's The Big One....We've been waiting for!
It's The Big One....We've been waiting for!
It's finally here - THE Big Game!
I like the "Big Game", and, normally that title would be reserved for Michigan - but this Saturday, Sept.12th, is officially the "Big Game" of the year for the Buckeyes! USC vs. OSU in the "shoe" - college football doesn't get better than this!
To win, as in every game, OSU will have to dominate the line of scrimmage, both on offense and defense. There can be NO missed tackles, hit them HARD and often, make great plays with interceptions, recovered fumbles, sacks and tackles for losses. As always, we have to play hard every single play. And special teams will be very important! We need to block a kick and not allow any blocked kicks on our side. Our punts and kicks need to pen them deep in their own territory.
Then there is the mental aspect of this game. The coaches need to psych these kids up - make them believe they CAN! Because, if you think you can.....you can. If you think you CAN'T, you are probably right. And I think the mental aspect of this game is critical. We have such an advantage being in the "Shoe", our home turf - and at night! Our fans need to become a part of this game! We need the noise, we need the excitement, we need our fans to DO THE JOB!!!
It's Tuesday - I think Saturday against the Navy showed us all that we have a ways to go to improve to the level we are capable. But we only have four more days to get there - this will be the biggest challenge of the season and it is upon us! I challenge all of you to do your part - and the Team will do theirs.
The Toughest Conference
What is the toughest conference?
No Question!
Everyone discusses what is actually the toughest conference in the nation - even some of the greatest football minds disagree - but most will say the SEC is far superior these days.
And I would tend to agree. But I still have a few questions:
1) How many times do they play opponents out of the South?
2) How many times do they play opponents from the North IN the North, say, during the months of November, December and January - and do it OUTSIDE!
3) How often to they schedule a tough opponent from another conference like the Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pacific Coast Conference? Or even Notre Dame?
And when you place the SEC as the #1 Toughest Conference, you then need to ask.....Who's second??
That is a difficult question because now you need to talk offense, defense, special teams, talent, toughness, ect. And I would lump them all together as AVERAGE at best.
The SEC excells in TOUGHNESS and overall team SPEED. Their big guys are exceptionally fast AND tough!
When you look at sacks, blocked kicks and interceptions - WATCH OUT! They produce! They make plays! Enough said!
If not the SEC as #1 - make your case for any of the other conferences.
Or better yet - let's just catch up and surpass them this season!
New Season! New Teams! New Coaches! New Schedules! New Player! New Challenges!
Go Bucks
Here We Go! It's almost here!
Hi Buckeye Fans!
The most exciting time of the year is just around the corner - Football Season, Big Ten Football & The Buckeye Football Season! Every season is a little different than all the other seasons. But these essentials must be in place for success: Great Coaching, Great leadership by the coaching staff and the seniors on the team. Underclassmen can step to the forefront in many positions to help insure success, especially the Quarterback position. But, Great leadership is necessary for great success. Whatever sacrifice it takes to win must be made by one and all.
Some say talented football players are the main ingredient for success, and, it is important, but it is not the most important ingredient. I think toughness, mental and physical toughness are very important to success. Knocking the CRAP out ot the other team on offense and defense and special teams for 60 minutes will determine the outcome of the game. Toughness on the offensive line and a dominance of the line of scrimmage for running the ball for 300 yards per game, could almost assure a victory.
No fumbles, interceptions or bad plays on the part of the players can also secure victory.
I always loved to coach a hard working football team that loved to play football. They made football fun! What is fun - fun is winning. And if you work hard in practice it is always reflected in the game.
Team is the name of the game! Individuals don't count! Eleven is better than one, 100 is better than one! When you win as a team it is really a rewarding experience! And in a big game - Michigan, USC, Penn State, etc., it normally takes a great team effort. Everyone must contribute to the success achieved in the Big Game!
Log on with your comments and suggestions for topics you'd like to discuss here and I will respond to as much as I can.
Thanks for checking in!
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