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Nov 4, 2011 6:01 PM
Wanted to come up with a top 5 list of the best/memorable plays for OSU (on offense) in the past decade. My very, very quick top 5 (and I am sure I am missing some big ones) ...

1. Holy Buckeye
2. Troy Smith to Robiskie vs. Penn State in '06 -- sealed the Heisman
3. Beanie TD vs. Michigan in '06
4. Troy Smith to Gonzo at Michigan in '05
5. Mo Hall TD at Illinois in '02 to save undefeated season
(Note: I want to include something from the NCG vs. Miami, but no one play sticks out)

Honorable Mention


Braxton Miller TD to Devin Smith vs. Wisconsin in '11
Clarett TD vs. Michigan in '02
Beanie TD at Michigan in '07
Ginn kick return vs. Michigan in '05
Smith to Ginn at Texas in '06
Gonzo TD at Iowa in '06
Pryor game winning TD run at Wisconsin in '08
Pryor to Posey in last year's Sugar Bowl
Ginn kick return vs. Florida
Beanie TD run vs LSU
Nov 4, 2011 6:01pm
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BigAppleBuckeye;958177 wrote:Wanted to come up with a top 5 list of the best/memorable plays for OSU (on offense) in the past decade. My very, very quick top 5 (and I am sure I am missing some big ones) ...


(Note: I want to include something from the NCG vs. Miami, but no one play sticks out)
How about Cie Grant pressuring Dorsey to throw it into the ground and end the game? Clarett tracking down a pick by Sean Taylor and causing and recovering a fumble? Will Allen destroying McGahee's knee? PI in the endzone?
Nov 4, 2011 6:17pm
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Nov 4, 2011 6:42 PM
Benny The Jet;958205 wrote:How about Cie Grant pressuring Dorsey to throw it into the ground and end the game? Clarett tracking down a pick by Sean Taylor and causing and recovering a fumble? Will Allen destroying McGahee's knee? PI in the endzone?
I believe the OP asked for offensive plays only
Nov 4, 2011 6:42pm
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Nov 4, 2011 6:49 PM
vball10set;958264 wrote:I believe the OP asked for offensive plays only
Ah right you are. Then yes, I agree with your list.
Nov 4, 2011 6:49pm
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Nov 4, 2011 7:01 PM
I'd say Clarett chasing down Sean Taylor and literally ripping the ball out of his arms should be top 5 since it was the offense on the field. Unbelievable play that doesn't get near the recognition it should IMO.
Nov 4, 2011 7:01pm
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Nov 4, 2011 7:37 PM
Terry_Tate;958273 wrote:I'd say Clarett chasing down Sean Taylor and literally ripping the ball out of his arms should be top 5 since it was the offense on the field. Unbelievable play that doesn't get near the recognition it should IMO.
That was a great great play!
Nov 4, 2011 7:37pm
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Nov 4, 2011 7:39 PM
BigAppleBuckeye;958177 wrote:Wanted to come up with a top 5 list of the best/memorable plays for OSU (on offense) in the past decade. My very, very quick top 5 (and I am sure I am missing some big ones) ...

1. Holy Buckeye
2. Troy Smith to Robiskie vs. Penn State in '06 -- sealed the Heisman
3. Beanie TD vs. Michigan in '06
4. Troy Smith to Gonzo at Michigan in '05
5. Mo Hall TD at Illinois in '02 to save undefeated season
(Note: I want to include something from the NCG vs. Miami, but no one play sticks out)

Honorable Mention


Braxton Miller TD to Devin Smith vs. Wisconsin in '11
Clarett TD vs. Michigan in '02
Beanie TD at Michigan in '07
Ginn kick return vs. Michigan in '05
Smith to Ginn at Texas in '06
Gonzo TD at Iowa in '06
Pryor game winning TD run at Wisconsin in '08
Pryor to Posey in last year's Sugar Bowl
Ginn kick return vs. Florida
Beanie TD run vs LSU
I was in Iowa City in a bar full of yellow when Gonzo housed that. It was GLORIOUS.

The Beanie TD against UM is my #1. I was in the South stands and he was coming at us...f'n amazing.
Nov 4, 2011 7:39pm
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Nov 4, 2011 7:46 PM
I realize now I included 2 special teams TDs even though I asked for offensive TDs, my bad ...
Nov 4, 2011 7:46pm
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Terry_Tate;958273 wrote:I'd say Clarett chasing down Sean Taylor and literally ripping the ball out of his arms should be top 5 since it was the offense on the field. Unbelievable play that doesn't get near the recognition it should IMO.

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Nov 4, 2011 7:46pm
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Nov 4, 2011 7:48 PM
1. Joe Germain to David Boston in the rose bowl
2. Holy buckeye
3. Jonathon Wells breaking loose against UM on 4th and 1 Tressel's first year
4. Eddie breaking that famous run against Notre Dame
5. Mo Hall scoring the go ahead td against UM in 02
Nov 4, 2011 7:48pm
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Nov 4, 2011 7:55 PM
FatHobbit;958321 wrote:1. Joe Germain to David Boston in the rose bowl
2. Holy buckeye
3. Jonathon Wells breaking loose against UM on 4th and 1 Tressel's first year
4. Eddie breaking that famous run against Notre Dame
5. Mo Hall scoring the go ahead td against UM in 02
2/5. Lame.
Nov 4, 2011 7:55pm
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Nov 4, 2011 7:56 PM
FatHobbit;958321 wrote:1. Joe Germain to David Boston in the rose bowl
2. Holy buckeye
3. Jonathon Wells breaking loose against UM on 4th and 1 Tressel's first year
4. Eddie breaking that famous run against Notre Dame
5. Mo Hall scoring the go ahead td against UM in 02

Solid list, but 3 of these happened more than a decade ago.
Nov 4, 2011 7:56pm
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Nov 4, 2011 8:24 PM
1. Holy Buckeye
2. Beanie Wells run against UM 06'
3. Smith to Robiskie 06' (PSU)
4. Smith to Gonzo 05' (UM)
5. Ginn reverse 06' (Fiesta Bowl)
Nov 4, 2011 8:24pm
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Nov 4, 2011 8:55 PM
Terry_Tate;958273 wrote:I'd say Clarett chasing down Sean Taylor and literally ripping the ball out of his arms should be top 5 since it was the offense on the field. Unbelievable play that doesn't get near the recognition it should IMO.
I'd put that play at #2 behind Holy Buckeye. Just incredible.

Holy Buckeye might be the best offensive play in football history.
Nov 4, 2011 8:55pm
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Nov 4, 2011 9:16 PM
In no particular order:

Troy Smith sacked by Derrick Harvey at the OSU 23 for a loss of 6 yards.
Troy Smith pass intercepted by Reggie Lewis at the Fla 28, returned for 1 yard to the Fla 29.
Troy Smith sacked by Derrick Harvey at the OSU 37 for a loss of 10 yards.
Chris Wells rush for no gain to the OSU 29. (4th and 1)
Troy Smith sacked by Derrick Harvey, fumbled at the OSU 5, recovered by Derrick Harvey at the OSU 5, tackled by Derrick Harvey.
Nov 4, 2011 9:16pm
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Nov 4, 2011 11:30 PM
enigmaax;958448 wrote:In no particular order:
Troy Smith sacked by Derrick Harvey, fumbled at the OSU 5, recovered by Derrick Harvey at the OSU 5, tackled by Derrick Harvey.
Derrick Harvey is one hell of a player. How does Tebow get all the love when Harvey is obviously 3 players in one? Do you suck them both off at the same time, or do you alternate days with them?
Nov 4, 2011 11:30pm
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Nov 4, 2011 11:32 PM
enigmaax;958448 wrote:In no particular order:

Troy Smith sacked by Derrick Harvey at the OSU 23 for a loss of 6 yards.
Troy Smith pass intercepted by Reggie Lewis at the Fla 28, returned for 1 yard to the Fla 29.
Troy Smith sacked by Derrick Harvey at the OSU 37 for a loss of 10 yards.
Chris Wells rush for no gain to the OSU 29. (4th and 1)
Troy Smith sacked by Derrick Harvey, fumbled at the OSU 5, recovered by Derrick Harvey at the OSU 5, tackled by Derrick Harvey.
And FAIL for trying to be a douchebag. Your links don't work. Lame.
Nov 4, 2011 11:32pm
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Nov 4, 2011 11:37 PM
Holy Buckeye definitely has to be #1, but I also agree with #2:

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I'll nominate the following as well. Just ridiculous speed.

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Nov 4, 2011 11:37pm
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Nov 5, 2011 12:01 AM
BigAppleBuckeye;958334 wrote:Solid list, but 3 of these happened more than a decade ago.
Haha. Reading comprehension fail on my part. I feel dumb
Nov 5, 2011 12:01am
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Nov 5, 2011 12:06 AM
-Society-;958331 wrote:2/5. Lame.
Holy buckeye was lame?

The Mo Hall td was great for me because of how bad the cooper years were against michigan. That was two wins in a row. Something I'd never experienced before. Plus I don't think anyone expected Krenzel to run the ball there or to pitch it to Hall.
Nov 5, 2011 12:06am
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Nov 5, 2011 12:52 AM
How about Krenzel's touchdown to Jenkins(?) on a 4th and long in 02 to save the undefeated season.
Nov 5, 2011 12:52am
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Nov 5, 2011 12:56 AM
The problem with picking a school like OSU is that there are "once in a decade" plays made every week. I think it'd be tough to come up with 5 plays total in the history of some other schools, like Notre Dame, that would even make the top 100 @ OSU.
Nov 5, 2011 12:56am
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Nov 5, 2011 4:22 PM
I haven't seen anyone mention 4th and 14 in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl (Krenzel to Jenkins in ot)

1. Holy buckeye
2. 4th and 14
3. Smith to Gonzo '05 Michigan game
4. Smith to Robiskie '06 PSU game
5a. Beanie TD vs. Michigan '06
5b. Pittman TD vs. Michigan '06
Nov 5, 2011 4:22pm
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Nov 5, 2011 5:40 PM
-Society-;958585 wrote: Do you suck them both off at the same time, or do you alternate days with them?
Based on the way Harvey made Smith his bitch in that game, I'd say I'm not really his type.
-Society-;958586 wrote:And FAIL for trying to be a douchebag. Your links don't work. Lame.
LOL at you trying to click the links. All I did was copy and paste, bro.
Nov 5, 2011 5:40pm
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dwccrew;959324 wrote:I haven't seen anyone mention 4th and 14 in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl (Krenzel to Jenkins in ot)
Good one dwccrew, that was a HUGE play that doesn't get as much discussion as it should. Good call.
Nov 6, 2011 2:47pm