Ohio State Fight Song

Script OHIO in the Schott? They said it couldn't be done...

Keita Bates-Diop: First in schoring (20.3) and third in rebounding (8.8) in the Big Ten!! Another Jerry Lucas?

Keita Bates-Diop is coming on strong

Keita Bates Diop leads an exciting OSU BB Team!

Diop

Carmen Ohio - OSU Graduation 2017

Ohio State Graduation 2017 - Processional

Wyatt Davis is the next Orlando Pace

Read more HERE

Wyatt Davis is the MAN - Pancake Man actually

Read this post about him and Orlando Pace

Tom Izzo Defends Thad Matta

Not sure why Matta needs any help from another coach.  His record is excellent and speaks for itself.

Nathaniel Scott Mauger - Map of ME!

Is there hope for OSU Offense?

Read a post HERE about the new leader of the OSU football offense - Kevin Wilson (former coach at Indiana.

Alabama - Clemson Prediction

See my prediction HERE

OSU Basketball Winning Percentage 1965 to 2016

Maybe it is better for Ohio State to get embarrassed by Clemson than to lose in a squeaker...

If you get throttled then that prompts you to change.  If you lose close you might think "we are almost there".   Urban is making some changes on the offensive side of the ball - which are needed -


Ryan Day is not the complete answer but he needs to start somewhere.

My question is: "If Tim Beck is the problem WHY is Tom Herman reportedly hiring him at Texas?"  Does Tom Herman know something that we don't?

Read more HERE

OSU - Clemson 2016 Fiesta Bowl PREDICTION - I know you've been waiting for it!

Read my OSU - Clemson Prediction HERE

The short version:

OSU 20.  Clemson 19

Trail Run: Slate Run Metro Park - complete 8 mile run

Ohio Stadium victory Bell after OSU defeats Michigan 30-27

OSU loses to UCLA 86-73

https://nathanielmauger.com/2016/12/17/osu-loses-to-no-2-ucla-86-73-after-being-3-down-at-halftime/

OSU Women Stomp the Hornets of Alabama State 118 - 61: But can they handle U Conn?

The  13th ranked Buckeyes looked unstoppable last night causing to 70 points in the first half alone.   They face Undefeated Number 1 ranked U Conn next week which will be a magnitude greater challenge.  It will be a good test for this talented team.  U Conn is outstanding as usual. They beat Number 2 Notre Dame earlier this month.

Can Ohio State score on Clemson?

It is all up to the Offensive Line

O-Line

The two areas that I think will be challenged the most will by Clemson are the OSU offensive line with pass blocking and the defensive backs by a talented QB - Deshaun Watson and a strong receiver core led by Mike Williams.   Vic Beasley is gone to the Falcons but the front line of Dexter Lawrence, Christian Wilkins, Jabril Robinson, Clelin Ferrell, and Carlos Watkins have piled up 46 sacks.  

Barrett makes things happen on broken plays but he also holds the ball too long and is a set up to take a sack if the o-line does not give him the time he needs.  OSU needs to start off with some quick short passes but then needs to extend the field vertically to open things up for Samuels and Weber.  If they are able to do that then watch out for big yardage on the QB draw.  

D-Backs

On the other side of the ball, our Defensive backs led by Conley and Lattimore at cornerbacks, need to contain the short yardage plays without giving up the long pass.  That is going to be tough.  Our linebackers need to help out across the middle and the D-line needs to put pressure on Watson to hurry his throws and get those INT's that were difference makers against Michigan.  If we don't - it will be a long day. 

Special Teams

Our special teams are a source of concern.  Cameron Johnston is a terrific punter for yardage but his technique makes him a target for blocks.  Our protection for punts and FG's is suspect.  The coaching decision to try a fake punt deep in our own territory almost cost us the game.  We cannot afford any miscues on special teams. 

Summary

Someone is going to have to step up and have a better then expected game for us to win.  I look for two areas to improve.  Defensive line.  We started to see them control the game in the second half against Michigan.  If they can get that kind of penetration against Clemson then Watson will have a long day.  The other performer is Mike Weber.  He has 100+ yes this year but has been second fiddle to Curtis Samuels lately.  Samuels will have a big game no doubt - but I think Weber is ready to bust lose.  Maybe not for big overall yards but for some significant plays when we need them .