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Monroe Slavin
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Posted: 10/8/2012 9:41 PM
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Offense hasn't been the problem.  And if....I know, it's just talk...but if Tettleton had gotten hurt again (or if he does) then those of you advocating for him to run will back-pedal fast.

TT is a decent runner.  It's his decision making and reaction time and ability to scan the field that make him distinct.  Those are engaged by having him on the field.

Will we need him to run at some points to keep us going?  No doubt.  Should we routinely have our leader run and expose himself to not-needed violence.  Not a chance.
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Posted: 10/8/2012 10:51 PM
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I hate Akron more than any other school.  They are dirtbags from the president on down.  I hope our guys stay come out of the locker room and throw the first punch, then blow them out.  I'd love for this to be the game where the team performs like Marshall last year.  The QB cannot rack up yards if the D-line puts him on his back.


Classy, not.


I agree - 'Kron not classy at all..............
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Posted: 10/8/2012 10:51 PM
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Never said I was wanting him to run while injured, just looking at the prospect of having a very capable QB take the reins that can add that wrinkle while TT heals, I know I might be in the minority but I think that in this rare case a two QB system might be beneficial to the offense. Thus an offense that can still keep the opposing LB's guessing, means longer drives, thus giving the D a chance to rest and keeping an injury ridden defense off the field. Of course I'm not Solich and don't know a thing about coaching, I'm just chewing the fat. 
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Posted: 10/8/2012 11:00 PM
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What I'm liking through the thread is that it is clear that we have "options" on offense. Beau/Boykin, TT/Vick. I think we will see some of each/all............if we need them. And BTW, I'll settle for TT throwing OOB while on a brief scramble out of the pocket w/no open receiver to hitting one for 10-15 yds at a 2-1 ratio, w/o risking further injury All Day Long.
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Posted: 10/9/2012 9:01 AM
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Akron is a turnover machine especially in the passing game, 8. They also have 5 lost fumbles.
We are a turnover generating defense.
If they come out passing, which I believe they will, and we are able to pick a few off early in the game then it will be a long afternoon for the ZIps.






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Posted: 10/9/2012 10:17 AM
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71 BOBCAT wrote:expand_more
Akron is a turnover machine especially in the passing game, 8. They also have 5 lost fumbles.
We are a turnover generating defense.
If they come out passing, which I believe they will, and we are able to pick a few off early in the game then it will be a long afternoon for the ZIps.






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Ohio certainly could use a game going like that, a blowout where they can get starters off the field for a quarter or more. I certainly think the game could go this way, but I also think there's a possibility Akron keeps it close for a long time.
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Posted: 10/10/2012 12:18 PM
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Monroe Slavin wrote:expand_more
Why are so many of you fixated on Tettleton running?  Yes, it's a good thing if we need it.  IF.  We do not want him running as part of our regular offense--espec when we can put up 37 or 38 and win without him running.

See the Beefs back-up qb.  He got hurt just trying to pass.  Without purposely trying to run, he got hurt.  Why risk further injury by making Tyler run?


Yes, it's great that he's elusive and can run a bit when he needs to.  But to expose such a difference-maker for us to possible injury is something that we should avoid unless a strong need arisis.  You think Coach wants to run TT?

Beau and Boyken and Daz give us plenty of running.  Now, if you want to put two of these guys on the field at the same time, then I'm in.



TE depth?  Thank goodness.


He doesn't even have to run it a lot.  Having him as a threat gives the defense something else to gameplan against.  If teams know he can't run, they have a lot less to prepare for.
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Posted: 10/10/2012 4:47 PM
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Why are so many of you fixated on Tettleton running?  Yes, it's a good thing if we need it.  IF.  We do not want him running as part of our regular offense--espec when we can put up 37 or 38 and win without him running.

See the Beefs back-up qb.  He got hurt just trying to pass.  Without purposely trying to run, he got hurt.  Why risk further injury by making Tyler run?


Yes, it's great that he's elusive and can run a bit when he needs to.  But to expose such a difference-maker for us to possible injury is something that we should avoid unless a strong need arisis.  You think Coach wants to run TT?

Beau and Boyken and Daz give us plenty of running.  Now, if you want to put two of these guys on the field at the same time, then I'm in.



TE depth?  Thank goodness.


He doesn't even have to run it a lot.  Having him as a threat gives the defense something else to gameplan against.  If teams know he can't run, they have a lot less to prepare for.


Exactly.  There's no doubt we are better when Tettleton has the green light to run.  No doubt.
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Can Jim Tressel, in his non-athletics role at Akron, consult with the football team in any way he wants?  Recruiting?  Is there some NCAA rule barring that?

If not, Akron has both Bowden and Tressel available to work on the football program.  Those are some big names.  Bigger, combined, than Solich.  I think Akron has every right to be giddy about their likely future uptick.
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Posted: 10/11/2012 12:00 AM
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I think Tettleton has improved a lot year over year. He makes the smart play. If its not there he throws it out of bounds. He is playing like a experienced QB should. He knows we have a great team and sometimes that means throwing it away and trusting our defense will get the back back and our punt return team will put the offense in better position for the next drive. I don't think we have to be as conservative as last year with Tettleton running as much this year. With the running game and Tettleton's experience as a passer we keep the defense off balance. Ohio has battled the injuries. Key is just survive until we get some guys healthy.  With our running game we can pound away and then its play action and Tettleton connects on a big one with our outstanding receiving core. Every week a guy steps up. We got a lot more depth at receiver than anyone thought. Akron has been much improved. We just need to keep doing what we have been doing. With all the injuries Solich and his staff doing a great job at getting the team thru these tough weeks where we are absolutely banged up.  Every week Frank and the boys make the adjustments and they find a away. Gotta have faith were gonna find away again this week.
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Posted: 10/11/2012 12:11 AM
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Can Jim Tressel, in his non-athletics role at Akron, consult with the football team in any way he wants?  Recruiting?  Is there some NCAA rule barring that?

If not, Akron has both Bowden and Tressel available to work on the football program.  Those are some big names.  Bigger, combined, than Solich.  I think Akron has every right to be giddy about their likely future uptick.


If Tressel were to contact a potential recruit then Akron's punishment by the NCAA would make that received by OSU, USC, UNC, and UCF (combined) seem tame.
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Posted: 10/11/2012 3:31 AM
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Okay, let me say it again.  It's quite possible that we can beat the next few teams without Tettleton running.  Apparently he got injured when he ran earlier this year, with that injury keeping him out of one game and somewhat limited for one or two others--so one could conclude that Tettleton running carries risk.

Tettleton's standout skills are his calm leadership, his ability to see/survey the whole field, and his swift, smart, sure decision making.  His running abiity is good but not among his differentiating skills.

If he does something that is not often necessary--runs--and gets hurt and, thus, unable to exercise his other skills, then you guys will sing a different tune.
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Posted: 10/11/2012 8:11 AM
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20pt spread seems rather large to me when you look at the Zips offensive prowess. I would have thought 14-16 more appropriate.
Let's cover and take a much needed week off.






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Posted: 10/11/2012 8:15 AM
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I don't think your assessment of Tressel's limits is correct.  As VP of "student engagement," he can speak to any potential or current student.


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Posted: 10/11/2012 9:49 AM
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SBH wrote:expand_more
I don't think your assessment of Tressel's limits is correct.  As VP of "student engagement," he can speak to any potential or current student.




Lol, and if he talks to them about playing time or athletics (other than the context of "and here is the student section, don't forget to pick up your complimentary tickets at the student center on or before gameday") the NCAA will laugh at him and say "LOL nope, you knowlingly hired someone who is the subject of a 5-year show cause penalty (and you didn't show cause) and now you're letting him interact with potential/actual student athletes. We'd give you a bowl ban except for that to really matter you'd have to have legitimate hopes of making it to 6-wins, so instead you're getting hit with...."

Also, he's VP of "Strategic Engagement" according to his wikipedia page, which sounds more like gladhanding alumni and donors than it does interacting with students.
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Posted: 10/11/2012 9:54 AM
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Defense.  At some point we have to stop giving up 30 points to everyone we play.

Defense.

Defense.
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Monroe Slavin wrote:expand_more
Defense.  At some point we have to stop giving up 30 points to everyone we play.

Defense.

Defense.


I agree with the thought, but its a little wordy for a stadium cheer, don't you think?
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mf279801 wrote:expand_more
Defense.  At some point we have to stop giving up 30 points to everyone we play.

Defense.

Defense.


I agree with the thought, but its a little wordy for a stadium cheer, don't you think?


Nah, it's all about the rhythm and the syllabic emphasis... 

Any good rapper would make this sound AWESOME!

-john
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mf279801 wrote:expand_more
Defense.  At some point we have to stop giving up 30 points to everyone we play.

Defense.

Defense.


I agree with the thought, but its a little wordy for a stadium cheer, don't you think?


Yes, but if we could pull it off, it would certainly be the next YouTube sensation!
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Posted: 10/11/2012 2:50 PM
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I know this is expected, but using the interactive stadium map on the ticket site, we have 21,907 tickets sold for the homecoming game as of today (thursday), with sections 101-108 having only 40 tickets LEFT. Most of the empty seats are in the away stands, which I assume will be sold for gameday tickets.
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Posted: 10/12/2012 12:07 AM
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Once are defense gets healthier again I think they will hold our opponents below 20 points a game.  
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Posted: 10/13/2012 11:32 AM
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I predict that, if Ohio ends up in the ditch eventually, it will be a team that plays some defense that does it.
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Posted: 10/13/2012 2:12 PM
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Roback to Tettleton!  Awesome play.
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Roback to Tettleton!  Awesome play.


Or not Roback...who was it?  I can't tell from the ESPN 3.
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Posted: 10/13/2012 2:34 PM
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catatonic wrote:expand_more
Roback to Tettleton!  Awesome play.


Or not Roback...who was it?  I can't tell from the ESPN 3.


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