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Most of us will admit that losing a football game is generally not the end of
life as we know it. But, last year’s desert disaster went far beyond the loss of a single
game. It tore at our insides for months. Bewilderment. Embarrassment. How could such
a dominating team fail to show up? Throughout this year the performance in that one
game has labeled the entire program as slow and overrated. This is a program that has
averaged eleven wins per year for the past six seasons; won the Big Ten outright the
past two years; and is appearing in its third National Championship Game in six years.
Yet, those facts fail to heal the wounds inflicted a year ago.
To make certain we do not forget the past January, sports media has used the game
to brand the Buckeyes as backdoor intermeddlers onto this year’s national stage. King
Bonehead, Mark May of ESPN, spirals into a rant whenever anyone has the poor
judgment to suggest that, just maybe now, the Bucks belong here and may have a shot
at the prize. May’s diatribe enlists the names of Akron and Kent as if they were the only
opponents. The mighty Bayou Bengals of the all powerful SEC would not pad a schedule
with such trash. Not as long as Mississippi State (45-0), Middle Tennessee State (44-0),
Tulane (34-9), and Louisiana Tech (58-10) have openings.
Well, sorry fellows, the Buckeyes are back. Like it or not! Where is Florida? Sitting
home with 4 losses. Beaten by the same Wolverines that we whipped in their own Big
House. Make no mistake, the Tigers of LSU will present a formidable opponent. But we
ain’t Pop Warner League. Win or lose tonight, do not expect the Bucks’ appearance to
be phoned in ever again.
While Bonehead May still lauds the dominance of the LSU defense, he neglects to
consider the 93 points posted against LSU in its two losses. Sorry Coach Miles, overtime
losses are still losses. Particularly to two unranked, mediocre opponents. Consider that
over the last eight games LSU has given up 28 points per game, as opposed to 6.4 in
the first five. May acknowledges a bit of a let down late in the year after all-everything
defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey was hurt. LSU’s defense is good, but not unbeatable.
The Buckeye’s running attack, a/k/a Chris Wells, will test the LSU defense all evening.
The inside track of the Superdome is supposed to be to LSU’s advantage, but we play
daily on Woody’s lawn and had no problem the last we were tested in the Big Easy.
The pundits also analogize this contest to the Illinois loss. LSU’s offense will run the
Bucks down the way Juice Williams did in November. Maybe. Maybe not. The Buckeye
defense, having seen Mr. Williams, should be well prepared for either Tiger QB tonight.
LSU has yet to see a defense as fast or as strong. And we have a point to make after
being buried in the desert.
Regardless, or perhaps because, of what garbage the commentators lay on the
Bucks as an unworthy participant, expect to see our steadfast legion of stalwart knights
rise from the camel dung and regain their national stature. The demons of the desert
shall trouble us no more. Les Miles will be glad he stayed put. Otherwise, he would have
to face the Bucks annually, and we are not Tulane. Tressel laid a 33-7 egg on Miles
when he was at Oklahoma State. Miles goes to 0-2 tonight.
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 31 LOUISIANA STATE 21
GO BUCKEYES!!!
Actual Score: Oops, again LSU 38 OSU 24
Rumor has it that LLLLLoyd Carr is retiring after his victory today. Hell! Schembechler
tried a sudden death last year to inspire his boys. It didn’t work. Sorry LLLLLoyd, but
retirement isn’t any where near death, so you will have to carry the cross a bit longer.
Tressel has your number and the Buckeyes have the horses! BEAT MICHIGAN!!!
Last week saw the Buckeyes experimenting with new defensive schemes. On
offense, the Bucks were slowed by Chris Well’s ankle. Without the Big Wells running the
ball, the passing attack looked anemic. Little Mo simply is not the power answer.
Perhaps a much larger Brandan Saine will have to step up as Chris Wells did last year.
In fact, the entire offense must step up and prove they really are the best around. The
talent is there. Is the heart? BEAT MICHIGAN!!!
Juice Williams had tossed five balls for TD’s all year, until he flipped four over the
defense last week. Chad Henne is no where near as mobile as Williams, he is just better
in every other way. If he is healthy, and can stay in the game, he has the accuracy to
pick apart the defense. That is, if they give him the opportunity to throw. Henne needs
to be licking Buckeye stickers and sniffin’ arm pits all afternoon. Take away his ability to
get the ball to Manningham and their offense slows to a crawl. But, Michael Hart is the
primary land based attack. He is very good and tired of seeing the Bucks prevail.
Expect all of those injuries that have kept Hart in the shadows to disappear. He will bring
his “A” game as long as he can stand. Tressel speaks of warriors. Well Hart is one that
the Bucks will have to put a lance in to stop. BEAT MICHIGAN!!!
Laurinaitis and his Lads attacked last week but failed to keep tabs of the receivers.
This week, such action will again prove fatal. Staying on the field for 13 minutes of the
fourth quarter was also not in keeping with past performances. The Bucks need to
return to the defense that took them to ten wins. Nothing fancy, no elaborate schemes;
just straight ahead smash mouth defense. No more leaving gaps for mediocre runners
to become stars. Get to Henne and to Hart and do not let Manningham venture out
alone! BEAT MICHIGAN!!!
The reward today is not just beating the team from up north. The Bucks have not
seen a Rose Bowl in 11 years. Screw the BCS! It is time to get back to Pasadena. All of
the hype spewed by ESPN about the SEC, let them have their twin Sugar Bowls with
hometown heros. The Rose has always been the prize and they all jealously seek her
petals. Just BEAT MICHIGAN!!! Everything else will sort itself out.
All of the sporting world views The Game as the Greatest Rivalry; all except the SEC
where tradition and honor are weekly tabloid issues. The Buckeyes have the opportunity
to sweep a four game series and place a stake in the heart of the yellow horde.
Tradition and honor beckon them to the Big House to slay the skunk bear in its den. Our
steadfast legion of stalwart knights have been summoned once more to the quest.
Failure is not an option. Sir Boeckman must rally his warriors and go back to the old
ways: speed of horse! BEAT MICHIGAN!!!
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 27 MICHIGAN 24
ACTUAL SCORE: OSU 14 MICH 3 BEAT MICHIGAN!!!!
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 34 ILLINOIS 13
Actual Score: OOPS! L 21-28
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 34 WISCONSIN 10
Actual Score: 38-17
Tonight will be our fourth “first real test.” Penn State at 6-2 presents a challenge
because this may be the first team that will bring a defense to the game. Couple that
with the run on Wal-Mart for cheap white tees, empty 7-11 beer coolers, and an
unwavering commitment (this year) to an octogenarian, and Penn State should get the
Bucks’ attention. The “White Out”snow job that the Lions attribute to their 17-10 victory
two years ago will be revived. A key will be the ability of Todd Boeckman, and the rest of
the offense, to put the crowd noise aside and play their best game. Penn State blogs
are certain that the night game is to their advantage. Perhaps, but consider:
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be, For my unconquerable soul.
The unconquerable soul of the Buckeyes is our steadfast legion of stalwart knights we
know as the defense. Even when the offense gave up two scores in less than a minute
last week, there was comfort in knowing that Laurinaitis and the Lads would be there.
The Lions this week present a running attack similar to the Spartans. The difference is
their QB Anthony Morelli. He is 5-0 at home, with 10 TD’s and 3 interceptions. On the
road he is 0-2, with only 5 TD’s and 3 interceptions. For the Bucks to succeed tonight the
D-line will have to shake Morelli. This will create the opportunities for the defense to take
the ball away, which the Bucks will do at least three times.
In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance, My head is bloodied, but unbowed.
ESPN suggests that Penn State has the best student section in the country. The
circumstance of that noise will be complimented by Dan Conner and Sean Lee, the Lions’
two outstanding linebackers. The defense will slow the Buckeye offense at times, but
expect the quiet and confident Boeckman to find answers in Chris Wells, Brandon Saine
and the best receiving corps around.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears, Looms but the horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years, Finds, and shall find me, Unafraid.
Penn State has been our menace over the past few years. From the 63-14 drubbing in
1994, to the 17-10 win in 2005, no game has been easy for the Bucks. Troy Smith
pulled the game out last year with a scrambling pass for a late TD. But the records and
history should mean little tonight. This Buckeye team has a focus without the over
confidence of last year’s all-stars. There are many leaders pulling the Bucks together
without media appearances. Laurinaitis and Boeckman, Gholston and Robiskie are
quality players leading the attack. They have mastered the Tressel game, and, if the
offense is allowed to display its talent, will show a national audience that this ship is
moving forward on another leg of the “first real test” journey.
It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.
The Buckeyes hold their fate in their hands and hearts each week. The Lions will
discover that no snow job White Out or other hoopla will keep the Buckeyes from their
mission.
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 24 PENN STATE 9
Actual Score 37-17
The preliminaries are over. The cream has risen to the top, despite the lack of respect
generated by the Boneheads of ESPN. With their near monopoly over college football
and the hype for rankings, ESPN has sold the public on the notion that the Big Ten is
weak, while the SEC, Pac-10 and Big East are far superior. Having started with that
premise, and being committed to being eternally correct, they are dredging for excuses
for the Buckeyes’ rise to Number One. “Soft schedule” seems to be tossed about as
gospel. Frankly, we have played some patsies. But, look around the country at the
schedules.
Until Thursday night USF was the darling of the media. They beat Auburn and West
Virginia so bad and so often that both programs gave up sports entirely. Ah, but who
else did the mighty Bulls thrash? Elon, North Carolina, FAU and UCF. Those lofty
defensive and offensive stats the Bulls have been boasting were earned against this
fodder. The Bulls were exposed by giving up 30 points and falling to a mediocre,
unranked Rutgers.
Everyone of the preseason top 10 has now been beaten. Of the second 10, only the
Bucks remain unbeaten. Quietly, the Buckeyes have attended to business. Washington,
the first real test, fell on their home court. Undefeated Purdue and its 45 points and 500
yards per game disappeared into the Blackout in Lafayette. Each week the Bucks have
grown and shown that they are a force to be reckoned with. And now comes the meat of
the Big Ten.
ESPN, and those who parrot Gameday and Sports Center, can ignore the Big Ten if they
wish, but the Bucks cannot. Each of the next five opponents stands at 5-2, having
cannibalized each other. First up is Michigan State, a team known for its upsets of
undefeated Buckeye teams. The threat to the Bucks is increased by a coaching staff
that knows the Bucks well. Dantonio is only one of five Spartan coaches with ties to OSU
or Tressel, including Tressel’s nephew at linebacker coach. Knowing Tressel and
beating him are not always the same. After the thrashing in the desert at the hands of
Urban Meyer, Tressel is not likely to present Dantonio with a familiar array. The lessons
of the first six weeks will be history, and new answers are going to be needed to stop the
Bucks or to move against them.
Make no mistake, Michigan State is a good team. It has to be with 16 Ohio players on
the roster, including the starting quarterback. But these defectors to the land of the
Spartans and skunk bears will not be enjoying their return to the homeland. The
defense will have to adjust away from the spread offense they have seen over the past
six weeks to face a power running attack. Jason Ringer and Jehuu Caulcrick have put up
19 TD’s and 1400 yards. Devon Thomas is even more dangerous as a WR/RB and kick
returner. He is averaging 212 all purpose ypg. It should not be surprising that the
Spartans have the top scoring offense in the Big Ten with 42 points per game.
Laurinaitis and the lads may have something to say about those numbers.
Todd Boeckman continues to grow with a quiet confidence and deadly efficiency. He has
19 TD’s and 6 interceptions. Remember, 3 of the picks were those Hail Mary punt
substitutes against Purdue. The Spartans have been yielding over 30 points per game,
and will do so again. The real season starts now and the 5-2's will begin to fall to the
Buckeyes by a familiar ratio. Keep watching ESPN, another first real test is about to be
aced.
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 35 MICHIGAN STATE 14
Actual Score: 24-17
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 41 KENT 3
Actual Score: 48-3
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 34 PURDUE 13
Actual Score: 23-7
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 44 MINNESOTA 9
Actual Score: 30-7
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 41 NORTHWESTERN 6
Actual Score: 58-7
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 24 WASHINGTON 10
Actual Score: 33-14
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 45 AKRON 10
Actual Score: 20-2
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 38 YOUNGSTOWN 3
Actual Score: 38-6
life as we know it. But, last year’s desert disaster went far beyond the loss of a single
game. It tore at our insides for months. Bewilderment. Embarrassment. How could such
a dominating team fail to show up? Throughout this year the performance in that one
game has labeled the entire program as slow and overrated. This is a program that has
averaged eleven wins per year for the past six seasons; won the Big Ten outright the
past two years; and is appearing in its third National Championship Game in six years.
Yet, those facts fail to heal the wounds inflicted a year ago.
To make certain we do not forget the past January, sports media has used the game
to brand the Buckeyes as backdoor intermeddlers onto this year’s national stage. King
Bonehead, Mark May of ESPN, spirals into a rant whenever anyone has the poor
judgment to suggest that, just maybe now, the Bucks belong here and may have a shot
at the prize. May’s diatribe enlists the names of Akron and Kent as if they were the only
opponents. The mighty Bayou Bengals of the all powerful SEC would not pad a schedule
with such trash. Not as long as Mississippi State (45-0), Middle Tennessee State (44-0),
Tulane (34-9), and Louisiana Tech (58-10) have openings.
Well, sorry fellows, the Buckeyes are back. Like it or not! Where is Florida? Sitting
home with 4 losses. Beaten by the same Wolverines that we whipped in their own Big
House. Make no mistake, the Tigers of LSU will present a formidable opponent. But we
ain’t Pop Warner League. Win or lose tonight, do not expect the Bucks’ appearance to
be phoned in ever again.
While Bonehead May still lauds the dominance of the LSU defense, he neglects to
consider the 93 points posted against LSU in its two losses. Sorry Coach Miles, overtime
losses are still losses. Particularly to two unranked, mediocre opponents. Consider that
over the last eight games LSU has given up 28 points per game, as opposed to 6.4 in
the first five. May acknowledges a bit of a let down late in the year after all-everything
defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey was hurt. LSU’s defense is good, but not unbeatable.
The Buckeye’s running attack, a/k/a Chris Wells, will test the LSU defense all evening.
The inside track of the Superdome is supposed to be to LSU’s advantage, but we play
daily on Woody’s lawn and had no problem the last we were tested in the Big Easy.
The pundits also analogize this contest to the Illinois loss. LSU’s offense will run the
Bucks down the way Juice Williams did in November. Maybe. Maybe not. The Buckeye
defense, having seen Mr. Williams, should be well prepared for either Tiger QB tonight.
LSU has yet to see a defense as fast or as strong. And we have a point to make after
being buried in the desert.
Regardless, or perhaps because, of what garbage the commentators lay on the
Bucks as an unworthy participant, expect to see our steadfast legion of stalwart knights
rise from the camel dung and regain their national stature. The demons of the desert
shall trouble us no more. Les Miles will be glad he stayed put. Otherwise, he would have
to face the Bucks annually, and we are not Tulane. Tressel laid a 33-7 egg on Miles
when he was at Oklahoma State. Miles goes to 0-2 tonight.
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 31 LOUISIANA STATE 21
GO BUCKEYES!!!
Actual Score: Oops, again LSU 38 OSU 24
Rumor has it that LLLLLoyd Carr is retiring after his victory today. Hell! Schembechler
tried a sudden death last year to inspire his boys. It didn’t work. Sorry LLLLLoyd, but
retirement isn’t any where near death, so you will have to carry the cross a bit longer.
Tressel has your number and the Buckeyes have the horses! BEAT MICHIGAN!!!
Last week saw the Buckeyes experimenting with new defensive schemes. On
offense, the Bucks were slowed by Chris Well’s ankle. Without the Big Wells running the
ball, the passing attack looked anemic. Little Mo simply is not the power answer.
Perhaps a much larger Brandan Saine will have to step up as Chris Wells did last year.
In fact, the entire offense must step up and prove they really are the best around. The
talent is there. Is the heart? BEAT MICHIGAN!!!
Juice Williams had tossed five balls for TD’s all year, until he flipped four over the
defense last week. Chad Henne is no where near as mobile as Williams, he is just better
in every other way. If he is healthy, and can stay in the game, he has the accuracy to
pick apart the defense. That is, if they give him the opportunity to throw. Henne needs
to be licking Buckeye stickers and sniffin’ arm pits all afternoon. Take away his ability to
get the ball to Manningham and their offense slows to a crawl. But, Michael Hart is the
primary land based attack. He is very good and tired of seeing the Bucks prevail.
Expect all of those injuries that have kept Hart in the shadows to disappear. He will bring
his “A” game as long as he can stand. Tressel speaks of warriors. Well Hart is one that
the Bucks will have to put a lance in to stop. BEAT MICHIGAN!!!
Laurinaitis and his Lads attacked last week but failed to keep tabs of the receivers.
This week, such action will again prove fatal. Staying on the field for 13 minutes of the
fourth quarter was also not in keeping with past performances. The Bucks need to
return to the defense that took them to ten wins. Nothing fancy, no elaborate schemes;
just straight ahead smash mouth defense. No more leaving gaps for mediocre runners
to become stars. Get to Henne and to Hart and do not let Manningham venture out
alone! BEAT MICHIGAN!!!
The reward today is not just beating the team from up north. The Bucks have not
seen a Rose Bowl in 11 years. Screw the BCS! It is time to get back to Pasadena. All of
the hype spewed by ESPN about the SEC, let them have their twin Sugar Bowls with
hometown heros. The Rose has always been the prize and they all jealously seek her
petals. Just BEAT MICHIGAN!!! Everything else will sort itself out.
All of the sporting world views The Game as the Greatest Rivalry; all except the SEC
where tradition and honor are weekly tabloid issues. The Buckeyes have the opportunity
to sweep a four game series and place a stake in the heart of the yellow horde.
Tradition and honor beckon them to the Big House to slay the skunk bear in its den. Our
steadfast legion of stalwart knights have been summoned once more to the quest.
Failure is not an option. Sir Boeckman must rally his warriors and go back to the old
ways: speed of horse! BEAT MICHIGAN!!!
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 27 MICHIGAN 24
ACTUAL SCORE: OSU 14 MICH 3 BEAT MICHIGAN!!!!
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 34 ILLINOIS 13
Actual Score: OOPS! L 21-28
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 34 WISCONSIN 10
Actual Score: 38-17
Tonight will be our fourth “first real test.” Penn State at 6-2 presents a challenge
because this may be the first team that will bring a defense to the game. Couple that
with the run on Wal-Mart for cheap white tees, empty 7-11 beer coolers, and an
unwavering commitment (this year) to an octogenarian, and Penn State should get the
Bucks’ attention. The “White Out”snow job that the Lions attribute to their 17-10 victory
two years ago will be revived. A key will be the ability of Todd Boeckman, and the rest of
the offense, to put the crowd noise aside and play their best game. Penn State blogs
are certain that the night game is to their advantage. Perhaps, but consider:
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be, For my unconquerable soul.
The unconquerable soul of the Buckeyes is our steadfast legion of stalwart knights we
know as the defense. Even when the offense gave up two scores in less than a minute
last week, there was comfort in knowing that Laurinaitis and the Lads would be there.
The Lions this week present a running attack similar to the Spartans. The difference is
their QB Anthony Morelli. He is 5-0 at home, with 10 TD’s and 3 interceptions. On the
road he is 0-2, with only 5 TD’s and 3 interceptions. For the Bucks to succeed tonight the
D-line will have to shake Morelli. This will create the opportunities for the defense to take
the ball away, which the Bucks will do at least three times.
In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance, My head is bloodied, but unbowed.
ESPN suggests that Penn State has the best student section in the country. The
circumstance of that noise will be complimented by Dan Conner and Sean Lee, the Lions’
two outstanding linebackers. The defense will slow the Buckeye offense at times, but
expect the quiet and confident Boeckman to find answers in Chris Wells, Brandon Saine
and the best receiving corps around.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears, Looms but the horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years, Finds, and shall find me, Unafraid.
Penn State has been our menace over the past few years. From the 63-14 drubbing in
1994, to the 17-10 win in 2005, no game has been easy for the Bucks. Troy Smith
pulled the game out last year with a scrambling pass for a late TD. But the records and
history should mean little tonight. This Buckeye team has a focus without the over
confidence of last year’s all-stars. There are many leaders pulling the Bucks together
without media appearances. Laurinaitis and Boeckman, Gholston and Robiskie are
quality players leading the attack. They have mastered the Tressel game, and, if the
offense is allowed to display its talent, will show a national audience that this ship is
moving forward on another leg of the “first real test” journey.
It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.
The Buckeyes hold their fate in their hands and hearts each week. The Lions will
discover that no snow job White Out or other hoopla will keep the Buckeyes from their
mission.
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 24 PENN STATE 9
Actual Score 37-17
The preliminaries are over. The cream has risen to the top, despite the lack of respect
generated by the Boneheads of ESPN. With their near monopoly over college football
and the hype for rankings, ESPN has sold the public on the notion that the Big Ten is
weak, while the SEC, Pac-10 and Big East are far superior. Having started with that
premise, and being committed to being eternally correct, they are dredging for excuses
for the Buckeyes’ rise to Number One. “Soft schedule” seems to be tossed about as
gospel. Frankly, we have played some patsies. But, look around the country at the
schedules.
Until Thursday night USF was the darling of the media. They beat Auburn and West
Virginia so bad and so often that both programs gave up sports entirely. Ah, but who
else did the mighty Bulls thrash? Elon, North Carolina, FAU and UCF. Those lofty
defensive and offensive stats the Bulls have been boasting were earned against this
fodder. The Bulls were exposed by giving up 30 points and falling to a mediocre,
unranked Rutgers.
Everyone of the preseason top 10 has now been beaten. Of the second 10, only the
Bucks remain unbeaten. Quietly, the Buckeyes have attended to business. Washington,
the first real test, fell on their home court. Undefeated Purdue and its 45 points and 500
yards per game disappeared into the Blackout in Lafayette. Each week the Bucks have
grown and shown that they are a force to be reckoned with. And now comes the meat of
the Big Ten.
ESPN, and those who parrot Gameday and Sports Center, can ignore the Big Ten if they
wish, but the Bucks cannot. Each of the next five opponents stands at 5-2, having
cannibalized each other. First up is Michigan State, a team known for its upsets of
undefeated Buckeye teams. The threat to the Bucks is increased by a coaching staff
that knows the Bucks well. Dantonio is only one of five Spartan coaches with ties to OSU
or Tressel, including Tressel’s nephew at linebacker coach. Knowing Tressel and
beating him are not always the same. After the thrashing in the desert at the hands of
Urban Meyer, Tressel is not likely to present Dantonio with a familiar array. The lessons
of the first six weeks will be history, and new answers are going to be needed to stop the
Bucks or to move against them.
Make no mistake, Michigan State is a good team. It has to be with 16 Ohio players on
the roster, including the starting quarterback. But these defectors to the land of the
Spartans and skunk bears will not be enjoying their return to the homeland. The
defense will have to adjust away from the spread offense they have seen over the past
six weeks to face a power running attack. Jason Ringer and Jehuu Caulcrick have put up
19 TD’s and 1400 yards. Devon Thomas is even more dangerous as a WR/RB and kick
returner. He is averaging 212 all purpose ypg. It should not be surprising that the
Spartans have the top scoring offense in the Big Ten with 42 points per game.
Laurinaitis and the lads may have something to say about those numbers.
Todd Boeckman continues to grow with a quiet confidence and deadly efficiency. He has
19 TD’s and 6 interceptions. Remember, 3 of the picks were those Hail Mary punt
substitutes against Purdue. The Spartans have been yielding over 30 points per game,
and will do so again. The real season starts now and the 5-2's will begin to fall to the
Buckeyes by a familiar ratio. Keep watching ESPN, another first real test is about to be
aced.
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 35 MICHIGAN STATE 14
Actual Score: 24-17
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 41 KENT 3
Actual Score: 48-3
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 34 PURDUE 13
Actual Score: 23-7
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 44 MINNESOTA 9
Actual Score: 30-7
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 41 NORTHWESTERN 6
Actual Score: 58-7
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 24 WASHINGTON 10
Actual Score: 33-14
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 45 AKRON 10
Actual Score: 20-2
Fearless prediction: OHIO STATE 38 YOUNGSTOWN 3
Actual Score: 38-6
FIVE AND TWO!
LION SNOW JOB!
MICHIGAN!!!!
EXORCISING DEMONS