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OSU vs. Navy: Glenn, Spielman…and Saine are early stars
A couple of famous Ohioans were honored at halftime of Ohio State’s season opener with Navy, which the Bucks led 20-7 at the intermission.
Former astronaut and U.S. senator John Glenn, the first man to orbit the earth, dotted the I with wife Annie during Script Ohio. Both wore gray gray blazers. Glenn accentuated his with a red striped tie and his wife wore a big red corsage.
Mrs.. Glenn especially got into the spirit of the day waving both hands above her head to the sold-out crowd — a season opening record 105,092 — which stood and cheered.
As soon as the band left the field, former Ohio State All American linebacker Chris Spielman, who is about to be enshrined in the college football hall of fame, was honored on the field with his wife, Stefanie — a breast cancer survivor who he pushed out there in a wheelchair. They were accompanied by their children.
Before the second half kick-off, Bucks coach Jim Tressel went our to shake hands and speak with both Stefanie and Chris.
As for the first half, several Buckeyes from the Miami Valley made significant contributions.
Tailback and kick returner Brandon Saine — from Piqua High — accounted for 113 yards — including a 47-yard return, via a reverse, on the opening kick-off. He had five rushes for 27 yards, two catches for 21 yards and another 18-yard return
Tight end Jake Ballard from Springboro — a 6-foot-7 escape valve for quarterback Terrelle Pryor — had two catches for 35 yards and linebacker Ross Holman from Coldwater recovered a Navy fumble.
Team captain Austin Spitler, the fifth-year senior linebacker out of Bellbrook, had won the starting job at middle linebacker, but spent much of the first half on the sidelines as the Bucks went with a 5-2 defense and he was deemed expendable. In the early minutes of the third quarter, he saw more playing time.
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By alpacaman
September 7, 2009 2:44 AM | Link to this
Whew, Navy exposed too many flaws in this season’s Buckeyes that surely USC will further exploit. QB Pryor can dance, but with a line averaging 304 pounds per player, the offense should be “marching down the field” regularly rather than Pryor dodging flying bodies behind the lines. Got to applaud Navy’s team and QB plus coach’s calls…barring their 3 turnovers, Navy wins big. Love the Buckeyes, but doesn’t look like a great year for Scarlet and Gray, even though a bowl is likely.
By vest
September 5, 2009 4:14 PM | Link to this
buckeyes, typical poor performance despite all the hype. look out next week, you’ll get your butts handed to ya
By vest
September 5, 2009 4:13 PM | Link to this
buckeyes, typical poor performance despite all the hype. look out next week, you’ll get your butts handed to ya