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.