Bcat2....

I'm not FOX News....I don't need to be fair and balanced.

My opinion is that I think Ohio football has some problems that need to be addressed/fixed.

When I state those opinions, I'm obviously going to use data that backs up my point of view. Of course I'm cherry picking stats that back my view.

When I say "Ohio lets up too many big plays, are undisciplined and struggle in the red zone"....why would I post stats about total defense and scoring defense?

Just because I don't post every single stat good and bad doesn't mean I refuse to acknowledge they exist.

If you are trying to make a point about Ohio's 3rd down defense would you post stats about their kick return defense?

You are just trying to pigeon hole me as anti-Ohio when that is the furthest thing from the truth.

I'm a realist. I love this school..and a faithful supporter of this program. I come to this message board to discuss it because there is no talk radio or TV shows dedicated to it. Other than reading Arkley's columns in the Messenger...there is little to no Ohio coverage elsewhere.

I'm open to all viewpoints as long as they are realistic. Take the good with the bad. And I know some are more heavily favoring the good and some more heavily favor the bad.

But you, my friend, are so one-sided that it's crazy. You attack any person who makes an unflattering statement about the program and you try to slap the scarlet letter on them as a non-supporter and not a real fan.

Here's a thought....if they didn't care or didn't like Ohio football, why would they waste their time on this site? Just because someone's view is different than yours....it doesn't make them any less of a fan or supporter than you.

You are an overprotective parent.....that's the role you embrace, so go with it. It's cool if that's how you want to approach it. But don't bash others for seeing the other side of the coin and bringing it up for discussion.

Cramming your blind optimism down our throats whenever we point out deficiencies and then crucifying us for it isn't cool.

Paul, I already stopped awhile back, and I would urge the others to do the same. At this point it's up to the team to resolve the debate. This fall they will either prove or disprove my prediction that the next two years will be Solich's two best teams to date.