Wisconsin Depth ChartMay be a good time to play OSU from injury standpoint.
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If Wisconsin can’t get it defense to play more stout or running game to be more fearsome, I’m feeling a fairly non-competitive game.The ILB's are a little smaller than what was there last year. I don't know if that translates, or that moving Bostad to OL coach from ILB coach translates.
Would like to be proven wrong
Nothing is fixed at this point. The B1G pulled down all future schedules when it decided to accept the USC and UCLA applications.Maybe Rutgers and Maryland will hit the Portal
I'm trying not to put too much stock last weeks results. (both OSU and Wisconsin rolled) I think OSU still has lots of warts, and injuries, that keep this team from being a playoff contender.Good way to look at it.
I haven't paid enough attention to Wisconsin to see if they are capable of spoiling OSU's quest to win the B1G. They did get upset earlier, have they figured out the kinks in their armor?
Night game in the Shoe, I'll be amped and ready for hopefully a classic game with the good guys (Ohio State) ultimately pulling out a victory.
Maybe Rutgers and Maryland will hit the PortalBut we want to keep Maryland. Boot Rutgers please.
One thing I was thinking about...
If UW loses this game, it will likely spend the rest of the season unranked.
The schedule after OSU:
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Therefore, UW will spend the rest of the season unranked.
Schedule looks pretty weak till that Minnesota game.Not me.
Even if they lose to OSU, a lot of that ranking depends on how the loss looks. Play 4 quarters of quality ball and they will be ranked again by week 6. Get smoked 59-0 and yah, it will be hard to get back into the top 25 even winning the west.
I'm leaning to this game being a lot closer than what Vegas thinks.
Not me.When you put 2 quality Big Ten Teams on the field- all bets are off. Wisconsin is one of the more physical teams out there. They have the skill to dictate a bit of a game in a phone booth- like ND did with OSU, only with a better and more experienced QB, and a much more talented set of RBs.
I don't think either team has opened up the playbook completely, but OSU has a ton more playbook than UW does, because it has so many more playmakers.
But we want to keep Maryland. Boot Rutgers please.Actually Schiano has them playing well,if they can keep more kids home it would be a solid program. I guess the same applies to the Terps
Actually Schiano has them playing well,if they can keep more kids home it would be a solid program. I guess the same applies to the TerpsI actually think both can be really solid programs with the right coaches. There is PLENTY of talent in the NJ/NY area for Rutgers and DMV area conversely for Maryland for good coaches to build solid 8-9 win a year programs there.
I actually think both can be really solid programs with the right coaches. There is PLENTY of talent in the NJ/NY area for Rutgers and DMV area conversely for Maryland for good coaches to build solid 8-9 win a year programs there.for this to happen, either thay have to dominate the West, which is possible
for this to happen, either thay have to dominate the West, which is possible
or steal wins from the East
5-6 conference wins for each program mean 10 losses to opponents in conference
2003 was fun. I'm sure Jim Sorgi didn't like being choked, however.Never did much after that.
What ever happened to that Reynolds asshole?
https://twitter.com/BigTenNetwork/status/1572273514278965249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1572273514278965249%7Ctwgr%5E5aceb78efeacd2696ba851b50e7ff0163fdbcf2f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elevenwarriors.com%2Fskull-sessions%2F2022%2F09%2F133212%2Fskull-session-ryan-day-wants-the-shoe-to-be-loud-on-saturday-ohio-state-and-wisconsin-have-had-entertaining-night-gamesWas at a a pig roast on a beautiful autumn evening when Lee Evans from Beford Heights Ohio got by Chris Gamble who slipped.That was the 1st loss after winning the NC. Course Braxton Miller made up for it on his TD toss to Devin Miller with 20 seconds left in '11
Wisconsin and Ohio State usually provide some thrills under the lights.
2003 was fun. I'm sure Jim Sorgi didn't like being choked, however.It still makes no sense to me that he only got a 1 game suspension. He should've been kicked off the team.
What ever happened to that Reynolds asshole?
2003 was fun. I'm sure Jim Sorgi didn't like being choked, however.Definitely deserved a lot more than the one game Tressel gave him. He didn't have a history before that so it was a WTF moment.He did apologize to Sorgi and Alverez
What ever happened to that Reynolds asshole?
It still makes no sense to me that he only got a 1 game suspension. He should've been kicked off the team.And charged with attempted murder...
Definitely deserved a lot more than the one game Tressel gave him. He didn't have a history before that so it was a WTF moment.He did apologize to Sorgi and Alverezwell, there ya go.
He's not wrong.Well he is entertaining- that was my point. That, plus it’s interesting to see where the metrics put these teams we have been playing early this season.
How you doin’.... Ohio State Buckeyes - Bucky's 5th Quarter (buckys5thquarter.com) (https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2022/9/21/23364881/how-you-doin-wisconsin-badgers-football-opponent-preview-ohio-state-buckeyes)Good read.
How you doin’.... Ohio State Buckeyes - Bucky's 5th Quarter (buckys5thquarter.com) (https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2022/9/21/23364881/how-you-doin-wisconsin-badgers-football-opponent-preview-ohio-state-buckeyes)It is weird how the playoff nationally and the divisional structure locally have changed a game like this. This article's mention of a lack of pressure for Wisconsin brought that to mind.
[img width=273.429 height=343]https://i.imgur.com/RvxE0VJ.png[/img]From what I've seen of Ohio State's defense, this is probably Wisconsin's best chance. That said, the long pass completed by Notre Dame wasn't actually a long pass. It was only about an eight yard pass so it wouldn't qualify for the above list. It went for 50+ yards because:
I think UW's defense is better than ND's defense.I don't disagree. The reason I think that tOSU will score more against Wisconsin than they did against Notre Dame isn't because of the relative strength of the opposing defenses. Instead the reason is several things:
very well could be, but still give up more points than ND in this game+1
That's because your fingers are old and tired.and fat
| Wisconsin Badgers (2-1) at #3 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) |
| 7:30 - Columbus, OH - ABC |
| It feels like Wisconsin has played this series a lot closer than the actual records recently. But Ohio State has won 8 straight, including 3 Big Ten Championship Games, and 11 of 12 going back to 2004, which was Wisconsin's last win in the Shoe. But perhaps it's because while Michigan State and Purdue have knocked Brutus off a couple times in there, they largely get blown out. Wisconsin has a number of one score losses in there. The questions about just how good the 2022 version of the Buckeyes offense really is have slowly subsided week by week. Putting up 77 points last week, still playing with a only a shell of their two best offensive weapons, should totally bury that. All Ohio State did was 100+ yard day, career games, out of three underclassmen, in running back Dallan Hayden, and receivers Emeka Egbuka and Jayden Ballard. The defense continues to be stout against the run, however, the deep ball in the passing game, which was problematic against Notre Dame, reared it's head again. The Rockets were able to score on a pair of 40+ passing plays. Wisconsin got their downfield passing game going last week, with all 8 Badgers who caught a ball, having an 11+ yard reception, five of them 20+, and three 40+. Mix in the balance run attack, where four different backs ran for over 5.7 ypc on 5+ carries, and maybe Bucky is finding a little bit of their explosion. Also, New Mexico State might be the worst team in the FBS. Granted, Washington State may not be fielding a typical Washington State defense. The Cougars held (an admittedly bad) Colorado State to 7 points this week, and are up to #22 in defensive SP+. Jim Leonard's defense does better than anyone against the Ryan Day offense, but I don't think this is the Buckeye defense that you could pound away on like last year. You have to get the ball on the outside, and force their corners to play one on one down the field. If Graham Mertz was ever going to show that, now would be the time. I think this turns into far more of a defensive slugfest though, with the Buckeyes ultimately having too many weapons. |
| OHIO STATE 30, WISCONSIN 7 |
It will be interesting to see who will start at left tackle with Mahlman still out.kinda crazy that Logan Brown hasn't panned out. he was the #1 OT and a top 10 player overall in his class I want to say. think there might be something about highly touted Grand Rapids kids just not being all that good. Kevin Grady was a 5* RB- kinda sucked. Drake Harris was an early 5* WR but got injured and basically missed the last year and a half of his HS career but was still a top 100 recruit....major disappointment. Maybe there's a Grand Rapids curse or maybe that competition out there just sucks balls and makes guys look way better than they are. Idk but it's weird.
Logan Brown has been, but he was taken out of the game after allowing a bullfighter sack of Mertz last week. His replacement was Trey Wedig, who graded out well. Could also see Tanner Bortolini filling in.
I think if UW can avoid the turnovers, they can stay in this thing. They still won't win, but I cannot see a blowout here.As noted by some others upthread, there haven't been many blowouts. Ohio State's current win streak consists of:
I liked it that King Barry gave OSU fits and got wins, but that was before OSU got hyper-charged into this terrible machine that it is today.yeah they're definitely a different animal post Urban. He took what Tressel built to the next level. Day has maintained thus far but he's gotta win a Natty to keep pace with Urban or his seat gonna get hot.
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I liked it that King Barry gave OSU fits and got wins, but that was before OSU got hyper-charged into this terrible machine that it is today.Wisconsin was also oddly successful against Earle Bruce. Bruce's record against league opponents:
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yeah they're definitely a different animal post Urban. He took what Tressel built to the next level. Day has maintained thus far but he's gotta win a Natty to keep pace with Urban or his seat gonna get hot.The fact that you can even mention, Correctly, Ryan Days name in the same sentence as “ hot sear” is mind boggling
The fact that you can even mention, Correctly, Ryan Days name in the same sentence as “ hot sear” is mind bogglinghey I think the dude is a hecukva coach. but that OSU fan base is NUTS. if he doesn't deliver a Natty soon...they gonna be all over his ass.
in his 4 and 1/4 seasons as OSU coach, he is 37-4. He has only lost one conference game. His losses came from Clemson (NC), Alabama (NC), Michigan ( CFP team) and Oregon. He has made the CFP 3 out of the 4 years.
He took what urban left and actually has taken it up at least three levels. His offenses have been nearly unstoppable. And people forget that he brought in a new defensive coordinator, Jeff Hafley, and that very first year they were top five in the country and defense. Unfortunately Hafley went onto Boston College after only one year.
He is great with the media, the players and their families.
He could get a job in the NFL very quickly. I hope he stays for a long time.
hey I think the dude is a hecukva coach. but that OSU fan base is NUTS. if he doesn't deliver a Natty soon...they gonna be all over his ass.Yes. I was agreeing with you, but also pointing out how nuts that is.
Yes. I was agreeing with you, but also pointing out how nuts that is.I'll just take a coach that doesn't lose to inferior Michigan State squads on the regular and can beat Ohio State like 30-40% of the time and is competitive with OSU every time out. Just give me that lol.
I don’t think that way. Just give me a very competitive team to root for, that can hang w just about anyone most of the time. NCs are nice and all- but they aren’t realistic for expectations
I'll just take a coach that doesn't lose to inferior Michigan State squads on the regular and can beat Ohio State like 30-40% of the time and is competitive with OSU every time out. Just give me that lol.Yeah- maybe John Cooper spoiled me in the wrong direction lol
I'm trying not to put too much stock last weeks results. (both OSU and Wisconsin rolled) I think OSU still has lots of warts, and injuries, that keep this team from being a playoff contender.If all they have left to play are B1G teams, then what's preventing a playoff run?
Bucky looks better than BrutusWho looks better than Herbie Husker
honest ? is CJ Stroud the best QB that's ever played at Ohio State?Hope you're right
Ha, at first glance, I thought Bucky was on the helmetHaha. I did too! I liked it!
Who looks better than Herbie Huskernot sure about that
Does Chryst really want this game to come down to Mertz vs Stroud?It's not a about those two. They will not be on the field together, except or pregame warmups and postgame handshakes.
Sources: #Badgers (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Badgers?src=hashtag_click) will be without starting left tackle Jack Nelson against Ohio State tonight.COLUMBUS, Ohio. -- If Wisconsin (2-1) is going to upset No. 3 Ohio State (3-0) on Saturday, they'll have to do without the help of starting left tackle Jack Nelson (https://247sports.com/Player/Jack-Nelson-46049650). Per sources, Nelson is not expected to play against the Buckeyes in the Big Ten Conference opener with an undisclosed injury/illness.
Hopefully he suits up
Nolan Rucci R-FrThis is probably the case now.
Tyler Beach R-Sr
Joe Tippman R-Jr
Tanner Bortolini R-So
Trey Wedig R-So
2 key contributors out for the Buckeyes tonight:Yes- those both hurt.
1) WR Jaxon Smith-Ngiba
2) CB Cam Brown
I think not having Cam Brown is the bigger deal. They haven't had JSN most of the year anyways and have already adjusted to that. Losing a starting CB when the other is struggling is rough. The #3 CB is also out, so depth is pretty thin there. I'm assuming we'll see JK Johnson play tonight, with some possibility of S Cam Martinez playing some snaps at CB.
Why the F is Stroud still in the game? And Henderson?I wondered the same thing. They were in to score more I guess? Oh well. Good thing they didn't get hurt because that would would fall on Ryan Day.
And here it is.I was right about UW failing its only test. To date, anyway. More to come...
UW failed the only test it had, while OSU earned a C in its only test. Might look like a D now though.
I'm thinking UW will have two new starters on OL for this week, or at least one at RG.
Graham Mertz is looking a lot better than last year.
The defense, while replacing 8 starters from last year, still looks pretty solid.
I think this will be a good game for 3 quarters and OSU pulls away in the 4th. UW does not have the depth to keep up. Broken record, yes.
Who looks better than Herbie HuskerMuch will be new with Nebraska football in 2023, namely that the Cornhuskers will potentially be under new management after Scott Frost was fired and once Mickey Joseph runs out the year as interim. Beyond new leadership in the football facility, athletic director Trev Alberts shared that Nebraska will have an updated version of an old favorite mascot.
Much will be new with Nebraska football in 2023, namely that the Cornhuskers will potentially be under new management after Scott Frost was fired and once Mickey Joseph runs out the year as interim. Beyond new leadership in the football facility, athletic director Trev Alberts shared that Nebraska will have an updated version of an old favorite mascot.Wrong thread?
Herbie Husker, the cowboy-hat-wearing squared-jawed grinning mascot, will go back to an old-school version, Alberts announced. It will be a “slightly modernized” version of the classic mascot, according to Sam McKewon of the Omaha World-Herald.
“Complete with corn and overalls,” Alberts said, according to McKewon.