2011 Ohio State Buckeyes

[srudoff]

Makes sense - new year, new thread.

Anthony Schlegel back with the Buckeyes as the Assistant (to the) Strength and Conditioning coach

[buckeye02]

Whoops, didnt see this thread before i posted in the old one.

Realistic win/loss predictions?

As much as it pains me to predict a loss.....i think that the game in Lincoln will be a tough one.

I do however think we beat Wisky in The Shoe. That spanking they gave us last year cannot go by the wayside.

I love the attitude with this team. They seem to embrace the "us against the world mentality.

[grismosw]

I see 8-4 or 9-3. @ Nebraska, @ Miami, and either Wisconsin or Michigan State will beat us...maybe both.

As much as I couldn't stand Pryor I think Bauserman will not be able to keep teams from loading the box against the run and it'll will a long season for the offense. Even if Bauserman isn't the QB they will go ultra conservative.

[buckeye02]

Quote: Originally Posted by grismosw

I see 8-4 or 9-3. @ Nebraska, @ Miami, and either Wisconsin or Michigan State will beat us...maybe both. As much as I couldn't stand Pryor I think Bauserman will not be able to keep teams from loading the box against the run and it'll will a long season for the offense. Even if Bauserman isn't the QB they will go ultra conservative.

MSU wont be as good last year due to losing seniors. I'm willing to bet Bauserman doesnt start the Miami game.

[Sportsbuck]

I see anywhere from 8-4 to 11-1. I think we lose the Nebraska game for sure, I mean its on the road at night with a first-time starting QB. The other big games (Wisconsin, Penn State, Miami (FL), etc.) are toss-ups in my book.

Bauserman will probably start the season opener, but he'll be on a very short leash and get pulled at the first sign of trouble. At least that was the plan back when JT was still in charge, who knows what Luke could have in store as far as the QB battle goes. I'm expecting Braxton to take over at some point this season.

Offense will be extremely conservative with Bollman calling the shots IMO.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

I'm predicting a 10-2 regular season.

I think we beat Wisonsin at home, but on the road @ Nebraska is a loss.

The other loss I'm not sure. I'm confident we win all of our OOC games, including @ Miami. But I think we slip up in conference play somewhere similar in '09 @ Purdue.

@ Illinois or in Columbus against Penn State are likely to be the other game we lose.

Best case scenerio: 11-1
Worst case scenerio: 8-4

Edit: I think Braxton will get snaps this year, but I think Bauserman will be the starter for all games, even if he struggles which is likely.

[Sportsbuck]

Neat little fun fact:

Jim Tressel's first game: 2001 v Akron

Luke Fickell's first game: 2011 v Akron

A decade later, same opponent.

[buckeye02]

Quote: Originally Posted by Buckeyes_Doc

I'm predicting a 10-2 regular season. I think we beat Wisonsin at home, but on the road @ Nebraska is a loss. The other loss I'm not sure. I'm confident we win all of our OOC games, including @ Miami. But I think we slip up in conference play somewhere similar in '09 @ Purdue. @ Illinois or in Columbus against Penn State are likely to be the other game we lose. Best case scenerio: 11-1 Worst case scenerio: 8-4 Edit: I think Braxton will get snaps this year, but I think Bauserman will be the starter for all games, even if he struggles which is likely.

If Fickell keeps Bauserman in all season long i will pull my hair out. Bauserman isnt Craig Krenzel, plus our defense is unknown besides the D-line.