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Jan 2, 2010 5:04 PM
darbypitcher22 wrote: no, our backers vs. guys like Havili/McKnight were terrible and you know it
And their DE got destroyed by Saine twice...

I don't think you understand what I am saying, or just plain don't know what I am talking about.
Jan 2, 2010 5:04pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:05 PM
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charliehustle14 wrote: I think Moeller is headed to Hines' hybrid spot and Hines is moving full time to Safety.
Not only this, but I think it will be the base defense in 2010
I hope so.

Of course, our base defense changes weekly depending on the opponent.
Well see, if that is the base defense, they won't need to switch into nickel as much. If they run that base 4-2-4 with a hybrid, it would definitely be an every game "base". Then when you really need to you pull Homan and put another db in, which would then be a 4-1-5 with a hybrid. So technically, even starting a game needing another DB, it would probably start out in the base 4-2-4 with a hybrid.
All true and good points. I'm very excited about the defense next season with Moeller returning and Ohrian getting his shot at Safety. Hopefully we'll see Sabino start to understand our schemes. He'd be an asset with how quick he is and how well he excels in coverage.
Jan 2, 2010 5:05pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:05 PM
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So then it's comparable to when we had Homan and Freeman covering RB's then, correct? The matchup was the same, and every team falls into it, and every team exploits it.
If you know you're going to "fall into it" and a team keeps torching you, at what point do you say screw it, Freeman can't cover these guys. You put a LB/S (cough Hines, Cie Grant) in who can cover the guys if they go out for a pass, but can also help in run support. Its really not that difficult
Jan 2, 2010 5:05pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:06 PM
i do understand what you're saying; yes Oregon got burnt twice last night but they also didn't continually allow them to get stuck in a position to get that matchup and get torched like we have in the past either
Jan 2, 2010 5:06pm
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charliehustle14

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Jan 2, 2010 5:07 PM
You could have a defensive full of All Americans and you're still going to fall into match up problems. It's just eventually going to happen....esepcailyl with the evolution of aRB's becoming pass catchers. That's the chess match of college football and why teams employ offensive coordinators.
Jan 2, 2010 5:07pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:09 PM
charliehustle14 wrote: You could have a defensive full of All Americans and you're still going to fall into match up problems. That's the chess match of college football and why teams employ offensive coordinators.
Bingo. Teams can audible into things at the line where you don't have the personnel to counter it, no matter what you do. I guess people think that the play callers should always be 100% accurate 100% of the time. Sorry, but that isn't how the game of football works.
Jan 2, 2010 5:09pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:09 PM
As long as Moeller is healthy coming back he should be the 3rd LB. He was going to start this season before the incident but who knows how he will come back. The other guys got a full season of work in while he was sidelined with the injury.

All I know is OSU has immense talent coming back on both sides of the football next year and thats not even taking the recruiting class into account. Imagine if they land Shariff Floyd, a 300+ pound DT that would see time on the line with Simon/Larimore/Goebel.
Jan 2, 2010 5:09pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:10 PM
Can Floyd move?

I know we don't need a sloppy 300 lber clogging up space that can't run to the football....
Jan 2, 2010 5:10pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:14 PM
jordo212000 wrote:
LJ wrote:
So then it's comparable to when we had Homan and Freeman covering RB's then, correct? The matchup was the same, and every team falls into it, and every team exploits it.
If you know you're going to "fall into it" and a team keeps torching you, at what point do you say screw it, Freeman can't cover these guys. You put a LB/S (cough Hines, Cie Grant) in who can cover the guys if they go out for a pass, but can also help in run support. Its really not that difficult
It's really not at all that simple. A good O-Coord is always going to find something to exploit. We exploited Bowe (or was it Rowe?) a few times last night. We had Sanzo on a LB a few times last night that we exploited.
Jan 2, 2010 5:14pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:15 PM
darbypitcher22 wrote: Can Floyd move?

I know we don't need a sloppy 300 lber clogging up space that can't run to the football....
He is an agile 310, could lose some weight but overall he will be a beast at the DT spot.
Jan 2, 2010 5:15pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:17 PM
I guess I just didn't realize how he fits anything that we do @ 310... we don't have anybody that big, and our bigger guys are agile and can run...the best use of his skills would seem to be as a 2 gap noseguard in a 3-4, something we don't run
Jan 2, 2010 5:17pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:20 PM
darbypitcher22 wrote: I guess I just didn't realize how he fits anything that we do @ 310... we don't have anybody that big, and our bigger guys are agile and can run...the best use of his skills would seem to be as a 2 gap noseguard in a 3-4, something we don't run
We have been trying to get big DT's for some time and just never have gotten any interest. Floyd has a ton of upside.

I sure wouldn't mind him playing next season when Clay comes bursting through the line.
Jan 2, 2010 5:20pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:23 PM
darbypitcher22 wrote: I guess I just didn't realize how he fits anything that we do @ 310... we don't have anybody that big, and our bigger guys are agile and can run...the best use of his skills would seem to be as a 2 gap noseguard in a 3-4, something we don't run
With Floyd, think Gerald McCoy.
Jan 2, 2010 5:23pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:26 PM
if I'm going to think Gerald McCoy he better blow somebody up every play and make Guards lives a living hell
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charliehustle14

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Jan 2, 2010 5:44 PM
darbypitcher22 wrote: if I'm going to think Gerald McCoy he better blow somebody up every play and make Guards lives a living hell
It's possible. Floyd's high school stats and accolades mirror McCoy and their size in high school mirror each other as well. McCoy worked hard in the weight room and is a solid 295-300 now. If Floyd puts in that same kind of work, he could perform just like McCoy.
Jan 2, 2010 5:44pm
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Jan 2, 2010 5:46 PM
I'd like to see him drop 30 lbs and put about 15 of that back on in muscle...
Jan 2, 2010 5:46pm
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Jan 2, 2010 6:39 PM
We better get Floyd. Simon and Larimore should be fine as the starters, but we will no depth at all at DT next season.
Jan 2, 2010 6:39pm
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devil1197

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Jan 2, 2010 7:31 PM
OSU is in the lead for Hankins who is a 3 star DT (6'3 326) but has a great offer list from OSU, Bama, UF, UM, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and 5 others mid tier schools.
Jan 2, 2010 7:31pm
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Jan 2, 2010 8:24 PM
where is this Hankins kid from? link to a highlight video?
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Jan 2, 2010 9:07 PM
darbypitcher22 wrote: where is this Hankins kid from? link to a highlight video?


JR Highlight. He is from Michigan.
Jan 2, 2010 9:07pm
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Jan 2, 2010 9:29 PM
Well the first thing from that video that jumps out at you is the size. I know this is a tape from his JR year, hopefully he got better at this, is he looks like he plays a little high, saw some guys get into his chest and isn't real sure with his hands yet... sometimes he uses them real well, other times not so much. Looks like he gives great effort, a couple of plays on screens and one or two sideline to sideline plays he made from the backside that were impressive
Jan 2, 2010 9:29pm
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Jan 3, 2010 2:45 AM
77Legend wrote: Do you guys think we may see Dorian Bell and Etienne Sabino a little more next season. I know both of these young men were highly touted coming out of high school, and that means nothing in college, but I thought I would see them a lot more this past season....your thoughts?
Spitler waited 4 years to start. Moeller will replace Spitler. Bell and Sabino will have to wait their turn.
Jan 3, 2010 2:45am
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Jan 3, 2010 11:59 AM
darbypitcher22 wrote: Well the first thing from that video that jumps out at you is the size. I know this is a tape from his JR year, hopefully he got better at this, is he looks like he plays a little high, saw some guys get into his chest and isn't real sure with his hands yet... sometimes he uses them real well, other times not so much. Looks like he gives great effort, a couple of plays on screens and one or two sideline to sideline plays he made from the backside that were impressive
Best thing for these type of players is to look at their offer list imo. It tells you that not only OSU thinks highly of him, but some of the best programs in the country also think the same thing.

Moeller starting is not a sure lock though. He lost an entire season and you never know what contact may do to him once he starts up again.
Jan 3, 2010 11:59am
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Jan 3, 2010 12:15 PM
Moeller will be lucky to play next year. He will not be in shape and if He gets hit in the head wrong once his career is over. It is going to be a long road for him. I don't think he will see major time next year.
Jan 3, 2010 12:15pm
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Jan 3, 2010 3:18 PM
I think it is 50/50 if Moeller ever suits up again for the Buckeyes. From what I understand, when he resumes contact--->if it causes any more bleeding in his brain, his career is over.
Jan 3, 2010 3:18pm