Not sure it has quite the same ring to it as "whiteout" or "blackout", but next weekend, the Buckeyes expect a capacity crowd for their home battle with the Wisconsin Badgers in what is being framed as a "Scarlet Out".There is no doubt the crowd of 105,000+ will be pumped and the atmosphere will be electric inside the shoe next Saturday night. The 12th man can (will) be a nightmare for opponents (Wisconsin), as long as the Buckeyes keep themselves (and the fans) in the game.
The bye week and the fact that Ohio State is 7-3 vs. UW in the last 10 meetings in Columbus bodes well for the Buckeyes.
Not to mention that, this Saturday, Wisconsin has a tough game against Michigan State, while the Buckeyes are off.
The extra week of preparation is a benefit to the Buckeyes and gives them much better odds of actually pulling the upset next Saturday in prime-time, than if they were also playing this week.
Depending on what happens in CFB this weekend, AP No. 4 Wisconsin (currently No. 6 in the BCS rankings), could be very close to that No. 1 spot when they come riding in to Columbus on their high-horses -- a very familiar scenario for the Buckeyes, who themselves went to Camp Randall last season as the top-ranked team in the nation, only to come home after a bitter defeat.
Every part of my being believes that last week at Illinois (only four pass attempts the entire game) was all a smokescreen to mask what lies ahead for the Badgers.The Bucks will come out firing on all cylinders, and they WILL successfully pass (and run, of course) the ball against Wisconsin.
With the Badger defense focused on, and well-cognizant of the return of, Dan "Boom" Herron to the OSU backfield, QB Braxton Miller could be ready to have a breakout game, both rushing and passing the ball!
The Buckeye defense will face its' most difficult task yet in stopping -- or at least attempting to stop -- one the the best offenses in CFB this season. The very prolific Badger offense is led by QB Russell Wilson, WR Nick Toon, and RB Montee Ball -- but, Ohio State's defense will embrace the challenge.
They don't call them the Silver Bullets for nothing!
An upset win won't be a gimme, but it's not unrealistic to want it, nor to believe it just might happen...
The Buckeyes are 2-0 when wearing their Pro-Combat "throwback" uniforms, which they will donning this year against the Badgers instead of against the Wolverines, so there's that...
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With silver bullets gelling each game and getting better wisconsin will face its toughest defense of the season. Wisconsin weakness is its defense. B miller is going to have be let loose more than last couple weeks. With buckeyes having a week off to heal we should be very prepared and rested for the game. LF needs a signature win this year and this could be it..(upset city baby!) He needs to be all over bollman on his play calling this week.4 pass attempts won't cut it this week.
ReplyDeleteThe defense should play well with having the week off and having Wisconsin fresh off facing a tough MSU D. The big thing is that the offense has to play at their best. I'm hoping that this week off will be a good thing since we are so youthful. Youth is a double-edged sword because they lack experience; but if you give them confidence; look out. This team is gaining experience and confidence, but the important thing is that we all know they have plenty of talent and ability. They just have to be put in the right place.
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