I didn't watch the game but heard that OSU was 1-4 passing for 17 yards. They ran the ball 51 times and won 17-7 today. Can anyone shed a little insight into how this game went down? OSU was also 3-12 on 3rd down conversions. Did OSU just go 3 and out most of the game and then had like 3 drives where they went the length of the field? Im just confused how you can only throw the ball 4 times and only complete 1 pass and win by 10 points. Weird game looking at the stats.
Ohio State vs Illinios
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Looks like they are playing just like we did in 09. Relying heavily on a dominating defense and hoping the offense can get 14-17 points which should be enough.
They simply dominated the game. I don't remember the scoring drives very well, but they had a few big runs and a few takeaways, and Illinois didn't score until late in the 4th quarter, when OSU was already up 17-0. They didn't need to throw the ball, Illinois couldn't score.
Omaha-Husker
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Their defense was simply dominant. It makes what Nebraska did last week all that much more impressive.
I am glad Herron was suspended last week too. He is a real talent at RB.
I am glad Herron was suspended last week too. He is a real talent at RB.
Scarlet Overkill
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Only saw the last few minutes, but Zook reminded me a lot of Pinkel with his decision making prowess.
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Man, everyone is bagging on Zook for going for it on 4th down. The thing is, they were on about the 20 yd line with a couple of minutes to go in the game. And 10 pionts down, so they had to score twice. I agree with Zook on this one. Illinois best chance was to convert the 1st down from there and driving into the endzone. Then kick a long FG.
