The Blue Board

What happened last year?

PSU 20 OSU 14 in Columbus.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV3vfODi9cw

I think it will be a very good game, probably a lot of back and forth between the offenses.

To me, neither side should be assured of a victory. I'm still wary of our defense against an elite mobile QB like Miller.

But on the other hand, it amuses me when OSU fans simply assume that since we run a pro style O and you guys have done well against pro style O's so far...that you'll shut us down. I don't see it being that easy.

As a sidenote: I keep hearing OSU fans say that (about doing well against pro style offenses). I asked an OSU fan on our board and he never answered - what pro style offenses have you played against? I don't know what your OOC opponents run, so the only one I know from the Big Ten so far is MSU. Who else?

You don't need a play book, run the effing bubble screen every down and you'll do just fine

Recount?

Just saw where Ohio State is 3 point favorites, wow just wow. I figured Penn State would have been 3 point favorites and I would have said they should prolly be at 5....but just wow.

If you couldn't defend us last year, what makes you think you can this year?

I'm not underestimating the challenge, but I think we can stop your offense more than you can stop ours.

and that is why Purdue choked. Inside OSU territory, third and nine and Hope goes conservative up the middle run gain of two. O'Brien would dial something up to put the game away instead of giving OSU new life. That is why Purdue lost. OSU couldn't stop the bubble screen Purdue threw in there.

Sig bet on that?

LOL ...I'm sure you along with 90% of your fan base haven't watched one single snap of PSU this year based on your blanket comments. All I know, we have a stingy defense and an innovative offense that can move the ball. You are basically West Virginia. Offense with a lousy defense.

I can assure you PSU wins more than one more game.

Bear with me folks. I have seen enough Ohio State games this year to make a sound judgement on this version of the Buckeyes-Nittany Lions clash this year.

Ohio State, with Braxton Miller is a handful. Ohio State with Guiton is still a handful, but offense is not Ohio State's issue. The only concern I have regarding the Buckeye's offense is that they rely so much on the big play. Stop the big play (ie: Michigan State/Purdue) and you have a good chance of slowing them down. I think it's safe to say Penn State's defense is far and away the best the Bucks will see either up to this point or after this game.

The issue is with the Buckeye defense, which is the worst defense that I have seen at Ohio State in a LONG time. The LB's are decimated with injuries, and they just can't cover anyone. On top of that they don't tackle. The biggest issue is the DL, which generates NO pressure, which makes the LB's blitz, creating mismatches. Teams are spreading out the Buckeye's and attacking them horizontally, and going no huddle because the defense has little depth due to the injuries....it's just a hot mess in Columbus defensively.

I really like Penn State's chances. Offensively they continue get better each week, and aside from the Ohio game, Penn State should be 6-1.

These 2 teams are in different places. what does Ohio State do here? Do they go for the outscore approach, or the stopping PSU approach? I'm not sure OSU can stop PSU, but the question is, without Miller, can they outscore PSU? No Buckeye fan in their right mind can feel very confident about their defense. This PSU offense isn't a Paterno offense. PSU will go no-huddle, they will attack the weakness of the defense, and they will make OSU defend the entire field. Very difficult to defend. PSU has averaged approximately 95 plays the last 3 games...

It will be a great game. Based on the defenses, I am leaning towards PSU. Being at home, the defense, and how the offense is clicking...the ONLY thing that gives me pause is the Special Teams of PSU, which are nothing short of a disaster.

Big Ten PPG/defense
(1)mSu 15.3
(2)PSU 15.7
(3)UofM 16.4
(8)OSU 24.3

Yards yielded per game
(1)mSu 279
(2)UofM 286
(4)PSU 317
(9)OSU 393

Rush yards yielded per game (avg)
(1)mSu 101
(2)PSU 110
(5)OSU 121
(7)UofM 143

Pass yards yielded per game (avg)
(1)UofM 143
(4)mSu 177
(6)PSU 207
(11)OSU 271

OSU has given up 11 passing TDs this year, but also has a whopping 11INTs. Meanwhile, PSU has passed for 14 TDs while throwing just 2 INTs. If McGloin can exploit the Buckeye secondary, it should be a high scoring affair.

LOL at your defense matching up well with PSU's offense better than Purdue and Indiana. Again, it shows me you haven't watched one single PSU game the last four weeks. If you have watched, you would start to wonder how we are going to cover their tight ends for starters.

Rabid it's all good...we all talk ish...you win some you lose some....no need for crow! Carry on