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Aug 13, 2011 9:15 PM
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From OSU insider after 1st day of pads with hitting...

after today's practice its very hard to imagine anyone but BRAXTON MILLER being the #1 guy.....



tore it up today.......all day long......play after play after play



final beauty was a 50 yard strike to Posey during the two minute drill......



we may have seen a glimpse of the future......its going to be really tough to keep this guy off the field....
Aug 13, 2011 9:15pm
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Aug 13, 2011 9:17 PM
Doing it againist 2nd teamers is a whole hell of alot different than doing it againist Miami,Wisconsin,and Nebraska
Aug 13, 2011 9:17pm
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Aug 13, 2011 9:19 PM
Ty Webb;861576 wrote:Doing it againist 2nd teamers is a whole hell of alot different than doing it againist Miami,Wisconsin,and Nebraska

what does that have to do with him being the front runner to take over the #1 position at QB ??
Aug 13, 2011 9:19pm
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Aug 13, 2011 9:37 PM
Ty Webb;861576 wrote:Doing it againist 2nd teamers is a whole hell of alot different than doing it againist Miami,Wisconsin,and Nebraska

smh
Aug 13, 2011 9:37pm
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Aug 13, 2011 9:50 PM
The 4 qb'a have been rotating with all of the teams, which means that they have been going against 1st-3rd teams. So i am guessing whoever the qb will be, will have gone against one of the better defenses in the nation.
Aug 13, 2011 9:50pm
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Aug 13, 2011 10:23 PM
vball10set;861578 wrote:what does that have to do with him being the front runner to take over the #1 position at QB ??

this
Aug 13, 2011 10:23pm
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Aug 13, 2011 10:25 PM
Ty Webb;861576 wrote:Doing it againist 2nd teamers is a whole hell of alot different than doing it againist Miami,Wisconsin,and Nebraska

Stoopid
Aug 13, 2011 10:25pm
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Aug 13, 2011 10:26 PM
captvern;861624 wrote:The 4 qb'a have been rotating with all of the teams, which means that they have been going against 1st-3rd teams. So i am guessing whoever the qb will be, will have gone against one of the better defenses in the nation.


They lost a lot of last year's defense, did they not?
Aug 13, 2011 10:26pm
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Aug 13, 2011 10:49 PM
Ty Webb;861576 wrote:Doing it againist 2nd teamers is a whole hell of alot different than doing it againist Miami,Wisconsin,and Nebraska

Inorite? John Brantley looked like a beast against UF's #1's last year.



Errrrrrrrr wait.......
Aug 13, 2011 10:49pm
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Aug 13, 2011 10:59 PM
Was there really ever any doubt that he would start?
Aug 13, 2011 10:59pm
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Aug 14, 2011 8:20 AM
I still think Bauserman starts game 1 with Miller getting plent of time to win the job in game action.
Aug 14, 2011 8:20am
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Aug 14, 2011 9:10 AM
thedynasty1998;861872 wrote:I still think Bauserman starts game 1 with Miller getting plent of time to win the job in game action.
I can see Fickel doing this only if he decides to coach conservatively to maximize the possibility of his retention as head coach.

But I'd be looking at the future. Considering games 1 and 2 are against MAC schools, I'd give Miller the starting nod right out of the chute. Developing the kid's confidence level will be extremely important when the Buckeyes travel south in week 3.
Aug 14, 2011 9:10am
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Aug 14, 2011 9:54 AM
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They have alot more comming back then people realize. They have 4/5 DBs that have started games, not to mention the Sugar Bowl where Clarke and some othetr guys had to steop up and play becasue of injury. They only have 1 linebacker that started last year. Upfront they have i think 3 guys back that started games last year but they always rotate well up front so although losing CH they bring alot of guys back that played a bunch.
Aug 14, 2011 9:54am
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Aug 14, 2011 10:01 AM
Got ya. I wasn't saying they are going to be horrible. They do as good of a job as anyone in the country of replacing guys that move on to the NFL with quality players.
Aug 14, 2011 10:01am
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Aug 14, 2011 10:06 AM
thedynasty1998;861872 wrote:I still think Bauserman starts game 1 with Miller getting plent of time to win the job in game action.

I agree
Aug 14, 2011 10:06am
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Aug 14, 2011 10:47 AM
IF there is ANY question at all who the #1 QB is going into game 1..Fickell would be stupid not to throw Miller in there and let him go. If it is that close of a race, go with youth and let him learn on the run. Lets be honest, this season is a wash. No matter who the QB is, we are looking at a 3/4 loss season in reality. I am not at all a Bauserman fan. Guiton has shown glimpses. I'd like to see more of Taylor Graham. We keep hearing good things about Graham out of camp. But have yet to see him in action. I am curious about him.
Aug 14, 2011 10:47am
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Aug 14, 2011 11:14 AM
97.1 said baseman has been the best throughout the week and that when miller makes a bad throw they are usually right at a defender. I would prefer miller though as he is the future
Aug 14, 2011 11:14am
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Aug 14, 2011 2:35 PM
centralbucksfan;861925 wrote:IF there is ANY question at all who the #1 QB is going into game 1..Fickell would be stupid not to throw Miller in there and let him go. If it is that close of a race, go with youth and let him learn on the run. Lets be honest, this season is a wash. No matter who the QB is, we are looking at a 3/4 loss season in reality. I am not at all a Bauserman fan. Guiton has shown glimpses. I'd like to see more of Taylor Graham. We keep hearing good things about Graham out of camp. But have yet to see him in action. I am curious about him.
Surprised by your skepticism. I think you may be right but OSU still has plenty of talent. Their offensive line should be a strength and they are loaded at RB. That is why I think Bauserman gets the nod because of his maturity. The defense has question marks, but OSU will still be in contention for the Big 10 championship (unless Wisconsin completely dominates).
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Aug 14, 2011 2:47 PM
centralbucksfan;861925 wrote:IF there is ANY question at all who the #1 QB is going into game 1..Fickell would be stupid not to throw Miller in there and let him go. If it is that close of a race, go with youth and let him learn on the run. Lets be honest, this season is a wash. No matter who the QB is, we are looking at a 3/4 loss season in reality. I am not at all a Bauserman fan. Guiton has shown glimpses. I'd like to see more of Taylor Graham. We keep hearing good things about Graham out of camp. But have yet to see him in action. I am curious about him.
thedynasty1998;862057 wrote:Surprised by your skepticism. I think you may be right but OSU still has plenty of talent. Their offensive line should be a strength and they are loaded at RB. That is why I think Bauserman gets the nod because of his maturity. The defense has question marks, but OSU will still be in contention for the Big 10 championship (unless Wisconsin completely dominates).


and me as well...."3/4 loss season"--seriously??
Aug 14, 2011 2:47pm
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Aug 14, 2011 4:41 PM
If the young pup gives you the best chance to win in Week 1, you start him.

Period.
Aug 14, 2011 4:41pm
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Aug 14, 2011 4:46 PM
vball10set;862062 wrote:and me as well...."3/4 loss season"--seriously??
Miami, Nebraska, Wisconson, and possible another IMO. Too many losses on defense to LEAN on them like they have in the past. Defense will be good eventually. But not as good as last few. Dline is big question. And that is HUGE. Oline has questions as well. Even when they were good/experienced...they were often not very good. Bohlman is still the coach. And of course, the big question is QB. No matter who it is, there are going to be struggles. Add in the VERY inexperienced WR's until Posey returns..and that is not a good combo. Yes, loaded at RB..no question. But teams will load the box. Then you have a new coach and all the drama around the program. Sure they could rally. But with all the above questions...they will have their struggles.
Aug 14, 2011 4:46pm
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Aug 14, 2011 4:55 PM
I tend to agree with that. With a brand new QB and very unproven receivers, the Offense could be very one-dimensional. I hope I am wrong but I could see three or four losses as well.
Aug 14, 2011 4:55pm
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Aug 14, 2011 4:57 PM
centralbucksfan;861925 wrote:IF there is ANY question at all who the #1 QB is going into game 1..Fickell would be stupid not to throw Miller in there and let him go. If it is that close of a race, go with youth and let him learn on the run. Lets be honest, this season is a wash.

I would normally agree with this. But if you are a head coach who may not be around unless you win big right now, you might think differently. I doubt the coaches are thinking, "well we're going to lose three or four anyway." And, even if you know you're going to have some problems, that makes it that much more important to try and steal a couple while also not blowing one or two here and there that you should win. In that case, you might want the guy who has a little more poise/experience (although, Bauserman's game experience might not really set him apart since it is so limited).
Aug 14, 2011 4:57pm
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Aug 14, 2011 6:05 PM
This defense has the potential to be as good as last year. But we won't really know until the games start to be played.

If OSU does end up one dimensional because of so-so QB play, and because teams are successful stacking the box, then 3 losses is not out of the question at all. However, if OSU gets even average to a bit above average QB play, I could easily see a 2 loss season and a division title, with a chance at winning the Big Ten title game.
Aug 14, 2011 6:05pm
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Aug 14, 2011 7:16 PM
centralbucksfan;862217 wrote:Miami, Nebraska, Wisconson, and possible another IMO. Too many losses on defense to LEAN on them like they have in the past. Defense will be good eventually. But not as good as last few. Dline is big question. And that is HUGE. Oline has questions as well. Even when they were good/experienced...they were often not very good. Bohlman is still the coach. And of course, the big question is QB. No matter who it is, there are going to be struggles. Add in the VERY inexperienced WR's until Posey returns..and that is not a good combo. Yes, loaded at RB..no question. But teams will load the box. Then you have a new coach and all the drama around the program. Sure they could rally. But with all the above questions...they will have their struggles.

now this is the cbf I'm used to--good post (btw, I thought you were referring to losing 3/4 of our games, as in 75%)
Aug 14, 2011 7:16pm