Ohio State finally got a comfortable win in 2021, trouncing the Akron Zips 59-7. As the Grumpy Old Buckeye, I should point out that it’s annoying that more people don’t use the word “trouncing” these days. But it’s the perfect word to describe what the Buckeyes did to the Zips Saturday night under the lights …
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SWO: Is There a Path to Fix this Defense?
Ohio State Buckeyes fans are still reeling from what still feels like an improbable loss to Oregon last week, a game where the Buckeyes did not even have to face two of the top players on the Ducks roster. An off-kilter defense, lack of adjustments and just an uneasy feeling took center stage at Ohio …
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Grumpy Old Buckeye: Ohio State at Minnesota
The Ohio State Buckeyes kicked off their 2021 season at Minnesota, which brought the Grumpy Old Buckeye out of hibernation. If you’re new to the Grumpy Old Buckeye column, this is the space where I discuss the things that happened during an Ohio State game that made me yell things at my television (and not …
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2022 Big Board: Offensive Tackles
A big emphasis for Ohio State’s 2022 recruiting class will be on the offensive line, especially tackle bodies. The Buckeyes signed three tremendous players in the 2021 class but would have liked to have added another tackle to the mix. The 2022 board is very promising early on for Ohio State with a good mix …
Fulton Analysis: Targeting the Alabama defense
It is unlikely that there is a defensive scheme that Nick Saban, at some point in his career, has not used. Traditionally known as a 3-4 coach, Saban and his Alabama defensive staff had adapted to the spread era. Against Ohio State’s spread set, Alabama will likely primarily play a 4-2-5, with the nickel (what …
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Sugar Bowl Preview: Which team breaks the curse?
The 2020 college football season has been a whirlwind thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. From COVID testing protocols and empty stadiums to revolving rosters and cancelled games, this is not like anything we have ever seen before. One thing that does look familiar is Ohio State and Clemson battling it out in the College Football …
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WATCH: Trey Sermon talks record-setting performance
Since arriving at Ohio State this off-season, Trey Sermon has gradually seen his role increase throughout this 2020 season. But nobody could have seen Saturday’s performance coming. Against one of the nation’s top run defenses, Sermon set a new Ohio State single-game rushing record, carrying 29 times for 331 yards and two scores. Sermon met …
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