OTF Premium How should Texas deal with Jeremiah Smith in rematch with Ohio State?

[LovingBuckeye]

6 minutes ago, Here for the Wins said:

1.  When it comes to our pass rush, it is your OTs that will have their hands full.  Your most successful pass blocker versus us last year is gone.  We have considerable experience and talent there.  We’ve lost guys 3 years running on the defensive interior.  We coach it well.

2.  Our guys have practiced against 1st rounders themselves.  Played your guys too.

3.  Statistically they are very similar.  Mocks.  We shall see how that turns out.  As to your depth, if they are the typical OSU TEs, then that doesn’t move the needle.

4.  Moore has the best single performance outside of Smith.  Wingo has multiple 50 yard plus plays.  You know somebody is putting up yards.  I get it.  Limited experience, but they went up against the best secondary daily last year.

5.  Here is what you haven’t seen out of our DTs.  You haven’t seen them in our environment.  You can’t double them because our other units will bury you.  We’ve got lots of them.  We can mix and match for relative strengths.  It’s a bit tbd but to assume you’ll win there is more let’s wait and see from my perspective.

 

Do not be surprised if our offensive gameplan is more focused with more surprises than what you saw in Dallas.  If the line holds up, that may create some opportunities.

I do just want to say that Carnell Tate was probably the 5th option in Ohio State’s offense and has nearly 2x the stats of Ryan Wingo in nearly every category. Catches, yards, and touchdowns.

[LovingBuckeye]

2 hours ago, HookemHorns said:

Cant wait to see how it plays out! 
 

Y’all definitely have the #1 WR/TE rooms. Here’s to hoping we find a WR that could be called a threat to your DBs

lol here’s to hoping you don’t! Jk, my worst nightmare is Arch starting his Heisman campaign in Columbus, Ohio. Just like a Texas QB from 20 years ago that I forget the name of 😉

Edited 2 hours ago by LovingBuckeye

[Here for the Wins]

12 minutes ago, LovingBuckeye said:

I do just want to say that Carnell Tate was probably the 5th option in Ohio State’s offense and has nearly 2x the stats of Ryan Wingo in nearly every category. Catches, yards, and touchdowns.

I’m aware.  Maybe he’s #2 this year.  Maybe #3.  But he is the most veteran of your experienced skill players returning in this offense.

[HookemChappy]

53 minutes ago, LovingBuckeye said:

Hey Here for the Wins, thank you for you comment and I’ll give my opinions on each one of your comments

1. I believe Ohio State will have one of the best offensive lines in the country because they return all 3 of their IOL starters from last season as well as their top two backups. Aside from that, the tackles have reportedly played very well in fall camp. Also, Ohio State has invested heavily in the OL coaching staff this off season, which I believe is the largest OL staff in CFB.

2. Ohio State’s CB’s and safeties go up against Ohio State’s wide receivers every day in practice. They won’t face better receivers than what they see on the daily. Carnell Tate was highly sought after by Brian Hartline, so that tells me all I need to know about Tate.

3. As for the TE room, it’s not just Max Klare. That room goes 4 deep with legitimate P4 starters, but I have seen Max Klare on several first round mock drafts, I haven’t seen Endries on any mock drafts.

4. I could be undervaluing the wide receivers but how would I know when they’ve never done it before?

5. I’m very confident in Ohio State’s OL against Texas’ DL. Especially because I’m not expecting UT’s DT’s to be dominant and the IOL is Ohio State’s strength.

I think OSU has a slight advantage of the IOL versus our IDL but not much. I do believe our edge room is much better than  your OTs.

i think you have the advantage in the CBs but it’s probably a push on the safeties. 
 

Your WR/TE room is ahead of us. 
Our defense has always been bend don’t break, don’t give up anything over the top.  
It will be interesting to see if our OL/RBs can be better than last year. Our run defense will be good. 
 

how’s your kicker? It may come down to a field goal

[LovingBuckeye]

5 minutes ago, HookemChappy said:

I think OSU has a slight advantage of the IOL versus our IDL but not much. I do believe our edge room is much better than  your OTs.

i think you have the advantage in the CBs but it’s probably a push on the safeties. 
 

Your WR/TE room is ahead of us. 
Our defense has always been bend don’t break, don’t give up anything over the top.  
It will be interesting to see if our OL/RBs can be better than last year. Our run defense will be good. 
 

how’s your kicker? It may come down to a field goal

Yeah, UT’s defense was frustrating. Styles make fights, and Texas’ D is the kryptonite for our WR’s. Ohio State wants to face man, like Tennessee, Oregon, and Notre Dame. Hopefully our IOL can winning the battles and allow James Peoples and CJ Donaldson Jr to control the game.

As for Ohio State’s kicker, it’s Jayden Fielding. He’s a returning starter but inconsistent. Missed a couple easy FG’s against Michigan that cost Ohio State the game. Fielding was perfect in the playoffs though, so our hope is that he’ll bring that momentum into the season. If Fielding is lining up to kick a 45+ yard field goal, we have very little confidence it’s going through.

[LovingBuckeye]

12 minutes ago, Here for the Wins said:

I’m aware.  Maybe he’s #2 this year.  Maybe #3.  But he is the most veteran of your experienced skill players returning in this offense.

Ohio State isn’t concerned about their wide receivers. There shouldn’t be any drop off from last season, only difference is Brandon Innis is replacing Emeka Egbuka, but Innis should be every bit as good.

Our concern is our OL and QB allowing the receivers to get the ball against Texas’ edge rushers and linebackers. 

[Ace_Rothstein]

22 hours ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

When watching the spring game or his time in against Michigan State I didn't see him powering the ball into tight windows. People confuse being able to throw far and a strong arm. Joe Milton has a strong arm, Will Howard had a strong arm, that's not what you get from Sayin. 

Will Howard’s arm is very average. If he had any juice he would have been taken higher than the 5th or 6th round with his size and mobility after the season he just put together. 

I would bet that Sayin has a stronger arm overall. 

[Here for the Wins]

25 minutes ago, LovingBuckeye said:

Ohio State isn’t concerned about their wide receivers. There shouldn’t be any drop off from last season, only difference is Brandon Innis is replacing Emeka Egbuka, but Innis should be every bit as good.

Our concern is our OL and QB allowing the receivers to get the ball against Texas’ edge rushers and linebackers. 

I understand.  You just churn WRs.  We’re kinda getting there across the board.  One guy moves on the next one steps up.

It starts and mostly ends up front.  For both sides.

If your QB has all day, then your pass catchers have a day.  If we harass him all day, that lowers your chances.

[LovingBuckeye]

4 minutes ago, Here for the Wins said:

I understand.  You just churn WRs.  We’re kinda getting there across the board.  One guy moves on the next one steps up.

It starts and mostly ends up front.  For both sides.

If your QB has all day, then your pass catchers have a day.  If we harass him all day, that lowers your chances.

100%

[DanielOnorato]

Wingo is as talented a wide receiver Texas has had since Roy Williams. Has Justin Blackmon type ability.