I remember another OSU analyst on one of the OSU pregame shows that made the same point. He said that this had been the longest drought in Teddy Ginn’s career without a TD return, and that he was way overdue for one.

Even though the Bucks lost, it’s hard to think that it could have been worse, had Ginn not got that TD. At least we have one thing to be proud of from the performance last night.

“One last thing….we will return a kick or a punt for a TD. We’ve been so spoiled with our offense all year that we’ve forgotten how deadly our special teams can be. The Bucks will remind us in 12 hours how powerful our return team is.”

….at least I got one right.

Ah.. love it when the trolls come out.

FYI: Predictions are always based on past performance. There was nothing in the Tressel era to indicate that he would have a team so ill-prepared coming into a game of this magnitude. Unless you knew something about Tressel that nobody else in the sports universe knew? Did you make and publish a prediction? Did it include an objective analysis of how both teams matched up on paper? Could you provide a link to it?

Our predictions were right on paper, but ended up being wrong on the field because they didn’t account for OSU simply not showing up to play the game.

From now on, last night’s loss will figure into our future predictions. That’s how it works.

I feel pretty confident that the Heisman winner will go even more above and beyond soon.

Of course, my team only played half a game last Wednesday.

I’m glad people are moving away from the “OSU will kill Florida” sentiments but it’s rather absurd that it’s largely because of a game OSU didn’t even play in. It boggles my mind that people still cling to that antiquated idea that Big Ten teams can’t compete out of conference because their too slow. Don’t these people follow recruiting? OSU and Michigan go after alot of the same “athletes” that the teams from the SEC and Pac 10 go after! It’s just frustrating! I still remember the same talking heads saying Miami was too fast for Ohio State, even lab rats learn from their mistakes. Oh well /rant

I’m picking a close call win (as usual)

OSU 34
Florida 28

I think Leak will have alot of success against a rusty OSU D but since he’s going to share the spotlight at QB he won’t match Smiths numbers.

Laraunaitis will be in on a turnover because there will inevitably be some by both teams and he’s always in the right place. Whether he forces fumble, recovers a fumble or picks Leak off I don’t know but he’ll play a big part as usual on D.

And I agree with BBC, Roy Hall has a chance to shine in this game. Florida has a deep secondary but I think their going to be too busy keying on Ginn to pay much attention to the rest of the crowd. Troy has shown he can spread the ball around and I think he’ll be finding Hall open frequently for some short chain moving gains.

GO BUCKEYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ohio State 31, Florida 21

Troy Smith will be only a few yards higher than Leak, mainly because Leak will get a long drive late in the 4th quarter against the prevent defense.

I agree with Kaiser on Little Animal. No INTs, but he will come up big on at least one key play.

And the senior, besides Troy, who will have the biggest impact? I’m going against the grain here and taking Roy Hall. He’ll have a big TD and make at least four other catches, surprising the Gators defense who will be keying on Ginn and Gonzo way too much.

One last thing….we will return a kick or a punt for a TD. We’ve been so spoiled with our offense all year that we’ve forgotten how deadly our special teams can be. The Bucks will remind us in 12 hours how powerful our return team is.