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Spartans could put OSU through the Ringer
Back in early January, a day before Ohio State was dumped by LSU in the national championship game, many of the Buckeyes were asked to reveal their favorite movie.
It was almost unanimous: 300.
Great flick. It’s about 300 bad-ass Spartans who do some serious damage to the Persians back in 480 B.C. The Spartans’ leader, King Leonidas, rallies his troops by yelling, “Spartans! Prepare for glory!”
The Buckeyes probably won’t be watching 300 in their Lansing hotel rooms tonight.
Ohio State is a 4-point favorite Saturday at Spartan Stadium. The line was 3 earlier in the week, which means a lot of folks are jumping on the OSU bandwagon.
Me? I’m taking the points and Michigan State. Even if it’s close and the Buckeyes pull it out, that field goal-plus 1 cushion looks enticing.
You usually can count on Michigan State self-destructing, but this group of Spartans looks pretty solid. MSU has won six straight for the first time since 1999, the last time it beat OSU.
The Buckeyes are a dismal 10th in offense in the Big Ten and there seems to be some discontent about automatically trotting Terrelle Pryor onto the field as Todd Boeckman sits on the sideline and wonders about landing a job after the season.
I’ve never been a big Brian Hoyer fan, but the MSU quarterback is someone competent. The Spartans, of course, will give the ball to Javon Ringer 40 times. The C-J grad has carried 247 times for 1,112 yards this season.
Considering the whole story about his recruitment, I’d say Javon will be extra-special motivated to show his home-state team that it should’ve done everything humanly possible to get him in a scarlet & gray uniform.
LAST WEEK: OSU was a 19-point favorite against Purdue. Both teams looked horrible in the Buckeyes’ 16-3 victory. But the Boilermakers covered, as we predicted.
That gives us a 4-2 record against the spread. We’ve won two straight; let’s make it three.
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By Michael
October 17, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
I am torn on this one. I would rather the Buckeyes win, but if Javon has a big game, he could move up in Heisman consideration.
By Rick
October 17, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this
OSU should have done everything possible to get Ringer? Come on..that is the stupidest comment. OSU couldn’t risk getting him and him sitting on the sidelines academically ineligible. GO BUCKS!
By Charles
October 18, 2008 1:52 AM | Link to this
are you kidding me rick? reggie germany’s 0.0 GPA? Maurice Clarrett? And Ringer is doing fine at MSU. “That is the stupidest comment.”
By CHRIS
October 18, 2008 6:30 AM | Link to this
I believe OSU will beat MSU today. MSU will start off hot because of HYPE. OSU defense will settle them down, and keep the game close for Bucks offense to take charge. Question we got someboby to slow down Javon, Who do they have to slowdown Beanie? I seen them play all season, although impressed with Javon, he’s all they have. You give to much respect because they won six straight games against subpar teams. Although the Bucks haven’t been playing well offensively( freshman quarterback) they still have enough to beat MSU. OSU 20-MSU 10.
By Florida Buckeye
October 18, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this
Dear Coach Tressel: Would you please get out of the way of the offense and allow them to play an entire game this year…thanks: The Fans!
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