Defense holds, offensive fizzles
Posted January 8th, 2007 by Brian Windhorst
Third quarter is over, the Buckeyes season will be soon it seems.
There are circumstances that can be presented, but this is shaping up to be the game that Troy Smith lost.
The Buckeyes have been outcoached and outhustled all night here in Arizona and there’s almost no energy in the building right now. The Florida fans are basking, the Ohio State fans are sitting on their hands. Smith’s legacy is being tarnished.
The defense came out in the third quarter and gave Ohio State a chance and they have not been able to take advantage. Smith has made big mistakes, surely, but it is all the little ones and all the poor throws and poor decisions that have been the most shocking. This is not the Troy who won the Heisman, but it isn’t even the Troy who played as a sophomore. As high-profile as he’s been, he’s going to take heat for this for a very, very, very long time.
January 8th, 2007 at 8:25 pm
The OSU offensive line is not getting the job done (as they had against Michigan). Smith has been under pressure most of the night, plus the loss of Ginn hurt them. Barring a miracle comeback, this is looking like a team loss. At least the defense showed up in the 3rd quarter.
January 8th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
The Big 10 was overrated this year, and they proved it in the 2 biggest bowls. Pitiful execution by OSU. Get ready for next year.
January 9th, 2007 at 12:33 am
Stick to basketball Brian. John Elway couldn’t have done anything with that offensive line while Tressel deserted Antonio Pittman, not mention Teddy Ginn who provides Ohio State with a serious deep-threat on every play. Smith didn’t play well obviously but to say he lost the game is absurd.