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Looks like Beanie will play against USC
Jim Tressel chatted with the media moments ago on the weekly Big Ten teleconference. The third question was about Chris Wells, the Buckeyes’ injured star running back. Here’s what Tressel had to say:
“Based on what I saw yesterday (Monday) he’s running well. The key is how well he’s able to practice in the back half of the week. I’ll be anxious to see how much soreness he has after yesterday’s workout. I was encouraged.”
Later, at his weekly media luncheon, Tressel said that Wells would practice Wednesday.
“The (trainers will) let him do a lot of football things without people around,” Tressel said, “and then tomorrow they’ll let him be in the fray.”
Other nuggets from Tressel:
— He called the chance to play USC “a privilege” and said “maybe we’ve been thinking about it too much, who knows?”
Comment: Closest thing to an excuse Tressel will give about the Buckeyes’ poor performance against Ohio U.
— On USC’s improved vertical passing game: “Everything begins with protection. If you let Mark Sanchez stand in, he’s going to hurt you.”
Translation: The Buckeyes need to put that pretty boy on his butt.
— On the point spread (USC is a 10-point favorite): “I didn’t know until you just mentioned it that that was the point spread or whatever. I don’t know if we can invest a lot of time into that. … We know we’re playing a great football team. Quite honestly I didn’t know anything about it.”
Comment: I’m surprised the words “point spread” crossed Tressel’s lips.
— On carrying the battered Big Ten banner into arguably the biggest early-season matchup of 2008: “Every time we play another conference, you’re always carrying your league’s banner. We feel that way, especially with all the notice this game has.”
Comment: It would be nice if the Big Ten could win a big nonconference tilt. The other big ones Saturday are Michigan at Notre Dame and Wisconsin at Fresno State.
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By SECOWNSOSU
September 9, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
IT WILL BE NO CONTEST BEANIE OR NO BEANIE…SC ROLLS
By Unbiased
September 9, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this
As a resident of Ohio but a follower of the Vols, I think I have an unbiased say in this. It will be a good game, close, but USC will come out by at least two touchdowns. I just dont see OSU giving much fight to take this game.
By bigrob
September 9, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this
usc will blow osu..AWAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
By Honey76
September 9, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
Beanie Wells is a great player, but don’t get it twisted OSU is a wonderful and very passionate team. The players are all strong and determined to when this game. I have faith in the BUCKS. GO OSU!
By Honey76
September 9, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
Beanie Wells is a great player, but don’t get it twisted OSU is a wonderful and very passionate team. The players are all strong and determined to when this game. I have faith in the BUCKS. GO OSU!
By jgecowets
September 9, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this
I want to address the comments made by bigrob and unbiased. First to bigrob, I don’t think USC wil blow out OSU because I don’t think they have the same type of offensive team that they have had in the past. All their good players are in the NFL. I expect it to be close (OSU covers the spread) with OSU winning on a last second FG. They have a couple of very good kickers. To unbiased, I don’t see UT playing any top ranked teams in their first 4 games. I see UT loosing to both Florida and Georgia (in their division) and possibly Alabama (SEC). GO BUCKS!!!
By jgecowets
September 9, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this
I want to address the comments made by bigrob and unbiased. First to bigrob, I don’t think USC wil blow out OSU because I don’t think they have the same type of offensive team that they have had in the past. All their good players are in the NFL. I expect it to be close (OSU covers the spread) with OSU winning on a last second FG. They have a couple of very good kickers. To unbiased, I don’t see UT playing any top ranked teams in their first 4 games. I see UT loosing to both Florida and Georgia (in their division) and possibly Alabama (SEC). GO BUCKS!!!
By Calif.buckeye
September 9, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
as a former Daytonian, im a huge buckeye fan.However, after seeing the way they played against Ohio,i’m afraid they don’t have a chance.
By jimmy greek
September 9, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this
Tressel needs to dump boeckman and put in pryor. osu won’t need beanie wells to win but if he does play then it’s lights out for usc..boeckman needs to go back to st henry
By SEC1
September 9, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this
44-17 so-cal…the choke-eyes still have the same slow recievers they had in the NC game vs LSU; so cal will employ the same plan as the Tigers; single cover the ends and stuff the running game, forcing the suckeyes to submit like they have the last 2 season-enders…as my friends in the band Metallica once sang, “SAD BUT TRUE”…
By secretsquirell1
September 9, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this
jgecowets, why are you so angry and lashing out at others for expressing their opinions. Th UT fan simply stated who he thought would win and you attacked him. I don’t like usc or osu, but tressell will be outcoached again and lose by at least 18.
By secretsquirell1
September 9, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this
also usc puts good players in the nfl every year.
By Clayton Buck
September 9, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this
Who has USC beaten? Virginia. A team picked to finish last in about every poll in a poor poor ACC. I know they spanked them, but this is not the same Virginia team that played in a bowl game last year. OSU gets Beanie Wells back, and comes in focused and ready to play. USC is not the dominating team everyone thinks. Northmont’s Kurt Coleman will get his first career pick and return it to the house and OSU wins a close one.
By WayneALum
September 10, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this
Im a big OSU fan the difference i see in OSU and USC is their mentality. USC mind set is no matter who we are playing we are going to kill you, disrespect you, and just plain bully you. OSU cant go in there with that soft mentality. Now to me they only one besides Beanie who has the same mentality that USC has is Malcolm Jenkins you know he is going to come out and play like a wild man. We need that from the rest of the guys and we need Coach Tress to unleash them dogs and stop holding back and being scared. GO BUCKS!!!
By SECFan
September 10, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
USC will beat them just like the boys from the SEC beat them!
By SECFan
September 10, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
USC will beat them just like the boys from the SEC beat them!
By SECFan
September 10, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
USC will beat them just like the boys from the SEC beat them!
By Purvis R. Coley
September 10, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
USC has played one game against a ACC bottom dweller and all of a sudden, they are “the best team in the country.” I don’t think so. I am glad we are the underdog…the Buckeyes by 14, bank it…GO BUCKS!!!! And Beanie rolls for 180 yards!!!
By fjord
September 10, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
USC beat a bottom feeder from the ACC and doesn’t deserve the hype they have received from the win. UVA was lucky to escape with a win against Richmond this past weekend after garnishing two late fourth quarter garbage touchdowns. OSU will hold their own. Looking forward to a fun and exciting game with Beanie back in the mix.
By Wes
September 10, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
The Buckeyes have played a 1AA team and a team from the MAC. Don’t give me who have they played. Just like who has LSU and Florida played? Heard this one before.
By SECFAN
September 10, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
The Buckeyes have played a 1AA team and a team from the MAC. Don’t give me who have they played. Just like who has LSU and Florida played? Heard this one before.
By fjord
September 10, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
Just throwing it out there. I believe that USC is being inflated due to their lopsided victory and the bucks poor play against OU. Having personally seen UVA play last weekend in Charlottesville, I would lay it all down that OU would stomp UVA by thirty. Besides, what else do we have to go by? Certainly not games from the last couple of years. If that is the case, didn’t USC lose to Stanford? in the coliseum no less…
By SocalBob
September 10, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this
USC has too much talent and speed just like Florida and LSU for OSU to deal with. If turnovers don’t decide this game, it’s USC by 14 - maybe more. Ask OU, Illinios, Michigan, Auburn, VaTech, Nebraska about the speed. Just some of the latest victims. Speed kills.
By ACE
September 10, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
I’m more concerned with Ohio State’s defense. If their front four play the same as they did against Ohio University, Sanchez will pick them a part. It could be ugly. Let’s hope a different team shows up.
By ACE
September 10, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this
I’m more concerned with Ohio State’s defense. If their front four play the same as they did against Ohio University, Sanchez will pick them a part. It could be ugly. Let’s hope a different team shows up.
By SECOWNSOSU
September 10, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this
fjord said….”didn’t USC lose to Stanford? in the coliseum no less”….and didn’t osu lose to illinois in the shoe..on senior day no less….AND didn’t the smae illinois team get demolished by USc in the rose bowl…bwahahaha…osu has ZERO CHANCE
By antinomus34
September 10, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this
Speed is ballet for people who do not want to play football. For the track meeters, you’ll be unpleasantly surprised when your skirts are buried into the ground by people who live in the real part of this country.
By Nebraska Jack
September 10, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this
State of Ohio produces two great football coaches for Nebraska..Bo and Carl Pelini.. Thanks! And you guys get get to choose are next president. Please, please do not make Sara P. our potential Commander and Chief. Please don’t do it. I have swilled enough of this garbage. ..Palin-McCain no way. Go Big Red. Buckeyes rip the Trojans.
By Nebraska Jack
September 10, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this
State of Ohio produces two great football coaches for Nebraska..Bo and Carl Pelini.. Thanks! And you guys get get to choose are next president. Please, please do not make Sara P. our potential Commander and Chief. Please don’t do it. I have swilled enough of this garbage. ..Palin-McCain no way. Go Big Red. Buckeyes rip the Trojans.
By Nebrska Jack
September 10, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this
State of Ohio produces two great football coaches for Nebraska..Bo and Carl Pelini.. Thanks! And you guys get get to choose are next president. Please, please do not make Sara P. our potential Commander and Chief. Please don’t do it. I have swilled enough of this garbage. ..Palin-McCain no way. Go Big Red. Buckeyes rip the Trojans.
By George
September 10, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
USC-38 OSU-17 Trojans play at a much higher level. And they are at their best in big games.
By George
September 10, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
USC-38 OSU-17 Trojans play at a much higher level. And they are at their best in big games.
By Charles
September 11, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this
The only bad thing when OSU loses is that they won’t be completely out of the National Championship picture… c’mon… im hoping for the Alamo Bowl for OSU…
By pUSC
September 11, 2008 4:41 AM | Link to this
OSU has no talent, speed, strength, or smarts. I guess we should all accept the fact we will lose 4 years in a row to the team that wins the national title. Its a good things that games aren’t played on paper but in tv sets, across radio dials, and on the internet. Go Bucks 27-16
By Purvis R. Coley
September 11, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
This USC team has no big game experience. The qb has started in what 3 or 4 games? Please..way over hyped USC will be playing a veteran team come Saturday..a team that has much more to prove than USC. I am glad they are favored by 10. I remember back in 2002 a team from Miami was supposed to blow us out…keep it coming…GO BUCKS!!!!
By Bob540
September 11, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
Hate to say it, but I think the speed of USC dominates in this game. Ohio State’s only chance is if Boeckman and the offense show up, move the ball, take their share of possession time and score TD’s (not FG’s). Would be plesantly surprised to see that.
By mankind
September 11, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
Typical buckeye fans picking on USC for blowing out a subpar BCS conference team, when the osu beat a aa bottom feeder and barely beat a lowly ranked mac team. The vest will be outcoached AGAIN. USC by as many as they want, but at least 18.
By John Colman
September 11, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
I’m pulling for OSU - will be a tough game - I was written up in your paper years ago about my coaching. JOhn Colman
By John Colman
September 11, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
I’m pulling for OSU - will be a tough game - I was written up in your paper years ago about my coaching. JOhn Colman
By the Truth
September 11, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this
osu fans are delusional. SEC football rules. I would be embarrasses to ADMIT I was a fan of osu. Good Heavens they are 0-9 against the SEC. Please after living in the south as long as I have and being a scout for college programs. The SEC is far superior with depth, talent and speed. No comparison. The osu record against the SEC speaks for itself. CASE CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!
By will
September 11, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this
I’m not sure which team is going to win, but i would like to point out that SEC1 is stupid. I don’t how you can consider your opinion about football relevant when you consider what LSU did to OSU “stuffing the running game” when the OSU’s starting running back averages 7.4 yards per carry.
By chad
September 12, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
the Pac-10 is not the SEC. How many good defenses does USC face every year? NOT too many. Other than USC the rest of the Pac-10 usually does nothing.
By null
September 12, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this
Carson Palmer says no one will take a bet on this game. I will bet him and if USC wins I will show up at the Bengals game on Sunday. If OSU wins he has to show up on Sunday.
By LOL!!!
September 12, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
GOOD ONE NULL!! LOL!!
By SECOWNSOSU
September 12, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this
LOl @ osu fans thinking that because Mark Sanchez has only a few games under his belt he’s green…he BEAT the same illnois team osu lost too….they will be running up and down the field on the overrate-Defense that is osu
By scott ward
September 13, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this
To the person who said he would be embarrased to be an OSU fan. Why would you be embarassed to be a fan of one of the best college football teams of this decade? OSU has the best fans, tradition, stadium, band, and has been in 3 national championship games in 10 years. The two loses do not diminish one of the elite football progrtams on the country.
By charles
September 13, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this
well that was pretty easy to pick wasn’t it… when will people realize that the Big 10 in general is not the Big 10 of the 70’s?? All 11 teams are OVERRATED! and no team is more overrated then the suckeyes
By Booker Hayes
February 19, 2010 8:30 PM | Link to this
You have really great taste on catch article titles, even when you are not interested in this topic you push to read it