Josh Benner

Tag: Luke Fickell

  • Ohio State – Florida: Notes and Thoughts

    It was so metaphorical. The two offensive turnovers for Ohio State came from seniors Daniel Herron and DeVier Posey. They were two players who contributed to the tattoo scandal, and whose suspensions were extended past their initial penalties when news of further NCAA rules violations came to light.   It was their actions that helped…

  • Urban Meyer Press Conference: Notes and Thoughts

    “Those players didn’t choose me. I chose them,” it was towards the end of Urban Meyer’s introductory press conference as the 24th head football coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes. A profound vote of confidence for this team and where he thinks they could go. The Team It was a sentiment that was reiterated by…

  • Ohio State – Nebraska: Notes and Thoughts

    It was unbelievable. The Ohio State offense had been everything Buckeye fans have wanted it to be. Nebraksa had no answers for Braxton Miller. Into the third quarter of the game, the offense had been beautifully orchestrated. Short passes; passing on early downs; misdirection; and, on a few broken plays, Braxton Miller was able to…

  • Hate Ohio State? Why You Should Root for Fickell

    Another tough loss for the Buckeyes. They limp into Nebraska with an offensive line that stops advancements about as well as the French in World War II and quite possibly the worst aerial attack since the advent of the forward pass. At the end of the month, they play the best team in the Big…

  • Ohio State – Miami notes and thoughts

    Ohio State 2011 Season. Game 3, at Miami, Fla. It was just one game. I tried not to panic after the Buckeyes struggled with Toledo last week. Many were down on OSU quarterback Joe Bauserman, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt. After the Buckeye loss at Miami this evening, I don’t think…