OTF Premium Ohio State HC Ryan Day Press Conference (Tuesday)

[Ironmanz35]

8 minutes ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

That's not what I said. I didn't say anything about holding anyone to anything. What I did was named the coverages you're going to see and asked if a first time starter will be about to decipher what he's seeing and what the front is doing. I didn't mention one reciever.

I understood what you said and the coverages you mentioned, last January the scheme was to bracket Smith with Safety help over the top.  I am sure OSU will be creative in getting Smith free and the ball in his hands for a minimum 6-8 touches.  Also you are correct in how well will Sayin pick up where the blitz is coming based on the pre snap initial read and what they switch to.  

1. We can only hope OSU defense has thrown similar looks at him in fall camp.

2. We have to assume Patricia and crew have studied PK;s  tendencies from different pre snap looks and he can audible out.

3. We have no idea what Sayin will do when he is flushed and forced to run for his life.

What a great opener this will be.

[alrightalrightalright]

2 minutes ago, Ironmanz35 said:

I hear what you are saying but Day is pretty Vanilla as are most coaches in his presser.  I am not worried about offensive adjustments Day will have his hands on that.  Re: Defensive adjustments we shall see if Patricia is worth his paycheck.

Day and Sark seemed nothing but complimentary of the others players / teams and how tough a game it will be.

I have been saying it sounds like Day sees how he can win this game and it’s where Texas had issues. That’s it, those were his words.

[Dread-headed Texan]

Just now, Ironmanz35 said:

I understood what you said and the coverages you mentioned, last January the scheme was to bracket Smith with Safety help over the top.  I am sure OSU will be creative in getting Smith free and the ball in his hands for a minimum 6-8 touches.  Also you are correct in how well will Sayin pick up where the blitz is coming based on the pre snap initial read and what they switch to.  

1. We can only hope OSU defense has thrown similar looks at him in fall camp.

2. We have to assume Patricia and crew have studied PK;s  tendencies from different pre snap looks and he can audible out.

3. We have no idea what Sayin will do when he is flushed and forced to run for his life.

What a great opener this will be.

But that's just it I'm not talking about Smith. Smith is just 1/11 if the person throwing the ball is confused or the guys up front can't get em blocked up. Its takes a lot to get the ball to a receiver, and when you have recievers like OSU you attack the person throwing the ball. 

[LovingBuckeye]

9 minutes ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

That's cool I'm not talking about Day tho. Go watch the body language of Texas wideouts after Arch showed he could accurately throw the deep ball. You'll see Golden and Bond stop running because they didnt believe it would get to them in multiple games.

Arch is definitely the prototype of exactly what you would want your NFL QB to look like. I can’t wait for this one.

[Dread-headed Texan]

1 minute ago, LovingBuckeye said:

Arch is definitely the prototype of exactly what you would want your NFL QB to look like. I can’t wait for this one.

This is just me watching Sayin. I have to ask with his size, his arm slot, and the fact that you're going to want to get the ball out quickly, are you worried about about tipped passes? That would be a real concern if I were a Buckeye fan.

[LovingBuckeye]

40 minutes ago, Ironmanz35 said:

Texas won't be able to double all three 5* receivers .  You think you can hold Smith to one catch again 🙂

I think the biggest reason Texas won’t be able to sell out to stop Jeremiah is because we didn’t have a Max Klare on the roster.

[LovingBuckeye]

1 minute ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

This is just me watching Sayin. I have to ask with his size, his arm slot, and the fact that you're going to want to get the ball out quickly, are you worried about about tipped passes? That would be a real concern if I were a Buckeye fan.

Honestly, it isn’t something I have thought about. Thanks now I won’t be able to sleep!

My philosophy is height doesn’t matter until you get to the NFL. I don’t think it’ll be an issue.

[Ironmanz35]

7 minutes ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

But that's just it I'm not talking about Smith. Smith is just 1/11 if the person throwing the ball is confused or the guys up front can't get em blocked up. Its takes a lot to get the ball to a receiver, and when you have recievers like OSU you attack the person throwing the ball. 

Sure they may limit him throwing deep but you can not seriously think he is not going to be able to hit slants/ screens, quick digs and or outs to the other two receivers and or TE / RB's.  Our interior OL is all back with 5 Star new starting Left tackle.  Even with pressure you can double the DE and roll Sayin out.  Not to mention the reason Sayin was a 5 star was his quick release and accuracy.  He graded out slightly higher than Arch as a 5star.

[LovingBuckeye]

10 minutes ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

But that's just it I'm not talking about Smith. Smith is just 1/11 if the person throwing the ball is confused or the guys up front can't get em blocked up. Its takes a lot to get the ball to a receiver, and when you have recievers like OSU you attack the person throwing the ball. 

This is 100% right, but like my fellow Buckeye pointed out, whether it’s on screens or reverses, Smith is going to get the ball a minimum of 8-10 times. They’ll make sure of that.

[LovingBuckeye]

1 minute ago, Ironmanz35 said:

Sure they may limit him throwing deep but you can not seriously think he is not going to be able to hit slants/ screens, quick digs and or outs to the other two receivers and or TE / RB's.  Our interior OL is all back with 5 Star new starting Left tackle.  Even with pressure you can double the DE and roll Sayin out.  Not to mention the reason Sayin was a 5 star was his quick release and accuracy.  He graded out slightly higher than Arch as a 5star.

What I am most excited to see with Julian Sayin is his elite “processing speed” that we have always heard about. 

[Dread-headed Texan]

3 minutes ago, LovingBuckeye said:

I think the biggest reason Texas won’t be able to sell out to stop Jeremiah is because we didn’t have a Max Klare on the roster.

You're looking at it the wrong way. If Sayin is seeing ghosts then is it going to matter if everyone is running wide open downfeild, there will be more focus on hitting and confusing Sayin first. He's not going to have 5 seconds to decide where to go with the ball. 

[Ironmanz35]

1 minute ago, LovingBuckeye said:

What I am most excited to see with Julian Sayin is his elite “processing speed” that we have always heard about. 

Agree, Saban wanted him, every QB Day has coached at OSU has made it to the league.  Day said sayin reminds him a lot of CJ Stroud (not bad company to be compared to).  His size does not bother me at all.

[alrightalrightalright]

4 minutes ago, Ironmanz35 said:

Not to mention the reason Sayin was a 5 star was his quick release and accuracy.  He graded out slightly higher than Arch as a 5star.

Just not true

[Paul Jespersen]

1 hour ago, LovingBuckeye said:

Ohio State is motivated as well. Despite being the national champions, Texas is the #1 team coming to their house, and not many people think Ohio State will win.

Not what I'm seeing, aside from Texas boards - way more picks on OSU than Texas, at least from the national noise, and the spread is for OSU as well... Texas has some confidence, but there's a lot of people asking questions on Texas too... Gotta prove it on the field.

🤘

[Dread-headed Texan]

12 minutes ago, Ironmanz35 said:

Agree, Saban wanted him, every QB Day has coached at OSU has made it to the league.  Day said sayin reminds him a lot of CJ Stroud (not bad company to be compared to).  His size does not bother me at all.

Sayin is 6ft with two pair of socks on at best weighing about 190. Stroud is 6'3" 218 with a cannon, what about Sayin says he's similar to Stroud.

[Schindler86]

Most of the national chatter and Ohio State talk is about Arch Manning and the Texas offense. But Buckeye fans should really be paying attention to the Texas defense.

The interior defensive line was the big question heading into spring, and early signs are very encouraging. Texas now has six defensive tackles who can make an impact and play big snaps. Last year they had four. This group may not include a 2nd- or 4th-round pick next year, but it has multiple future NFL players. What’s really impressive is the size — most of Texas’ front seven are 6’3” or taller, with several defensive linemen standing 6’5” or 6’6”. That length can create serious problems for both the run and the passing game, affecting blocking angles and giving the linebackers more room to make plays.

The secondary is also strong. Texas returns four players who logged starter reps in the playoffs — Taafe, McDonald, Muhammad, and Guilbeau — along with Derek Williams, who was having an All-American type season before an ACL injury against Oklahoma. This unit is physical, experienced, and cohesive, and they’ve already been tested in big games.

The pass rush is another major factor. Collin Simmons is just one piece. Trey Moore moves to off-ball linebacker after recording six sacks last year and 14 at UTSA the year before. Ethan Burke is a proven playmaker. Colton Vasek, now fully healthy, is as talented as anyone in the room. Brad Spence had 4.5 sacks at Arkansas. And Anthony Hill may be the best pass-rushing linebacker in the country — eight sacks last season, 5–6 the year before.

Texas is deep, talented, and versatile on defense. Young players like Kobe Black, Tyanthony Smith, Graceson Littleton, Justus Terry, Lance Jackson, Josiah Sharma, and Elijah Barnes are already showing early-round NFL potential in reserve roles.

Bottom line: this Texas defense is poised to exceed last year’s performance. The length, depth, and talent up front, combined with a physical secondary, could create real matchup problems. If Texas wins a national championship, the defense will be the foundation.

[Dread-headed Texan]

2 minutes ago, Schindler86 said:

Most of the national chatter and Ohio State talk is about Arch Manning and the Texas offense. But Buckeye fans should really be paying attention to the Texas defense.

The interior defensive line was the big question heading into spring, and early signs are very encouraging. Texas now has six defensive tackles who can make an impact and play big snaps. Last year they had four. This group may not include a 2nd- or 4th-round pick next year, but it has multiple future NFL players. What’s really impressive is the size — most of Texas’ front seven are 6’3” or taller, with several defensive linemen standing 6’5” or 6’6”. That length can create serious problems for both the run and the passing game, affecting blocking angles and giving the linebackers more room to make plays.

The secondary is also strong. Texas returns four players who logged starter reps in the playoffs — Taafe, McDonald, Muhammad, and Guilbeau — along with Derek Williams, who was having an All-American type season before an ACL injury against Oklahoma. This unit is physical, experienced, and cohesive, and they’ve already been tested in big games.

The pass rush is another major factor. Collin Simmons is just one piece. Trey Moore moves to off-ball linebacker after recording six sacks last year and 14 at UTSA the year before. Ethan Burke is a proven playmaker. Colton Vasek, now fully healthy, is as talented as anyone in the room. Brad Spence had 4.5 sacks at Arkansas. And Anthony Hill may be the best pass-rushing linebacker in the country — eight sacks last season, 5–6 the year before.

Texas is deep, talented, and versatile on defense. Young players like Kobe Black, Tyanthony Smith, Graceson Littleton, Justus Terry, Lance Jackson, Josiah Sharma, and Elijah Barnes are already showing early-round NFL potential in reserve roles.

Bottom line: this Texas defense is poised to exceed last year’s performance. The length, depth, and talent up front, combined with a physical secondary, could create real matchup problems. If Texas wins a national championship, the defense will be the foundation.

Thank you!!!

[Rocky P]

7 minutes ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

Sayin is 6ft with two pair of socks on at best weighing about 190. Stroud is 6'3" 218 with a cannon, what about Sayin says he's similar to Stroud.

they both play football - so they have to be the same

 

[Alex Butler]

4 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

Day says Sayin "found his voice" as a leader. 

Leadership and growth have been mentioned a few times in reference to Sayin.

I’m just Sayin, not everyone is gonna trust an u proven freshman especially if he’s not getting the ball to his guys because of our defensive line wrecking shop!

[LovingBuckeye]

25 minutes ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

3 minutes ago, Rocky P said:

they both play football - so they have to be the same

 

 

[LovingBuckeye]

28 minutes ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

You're looking at it the wrong way. If Sayin is seeing ghosts then is it going to matter if everyone is running wide open downfeild, there will be more focus on hitting and confusing Sayin first. He's not going to have 5 seconds to decide where to go with the ball. 

Yeah, if Texas is getting to Sayin that easily, it won’t matter, Ohio states already lost.

[LovingBuckeye]

21 minutes ago, Paul Jespersen said:

Not what I'm seeing, aside from Texas boards - way more picks on OSU than Texas, at least from the national noise, and the spread is for OSU as well... Texas has some confidence, but there's a lot of people asking questions on Texas too... Gotta prove it on the field.

🤘

Paul Finebaum
CFB Nerds
Josh Pate
Ari Wasserman
Andy Staples

All national media that has picked Texas. I don’t think I’ve seen any pick Ohio State.

[LovingBuckeye]

16 minutes ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

Sayin is 6ft with two pair of socks on at best weighing about 190. Stroud is 6'3" 218 with a cannon, what about Sayin says he's similar to Stroud.

Sayin is 210 now. But either way, height doesn’t matter in CFB.

Day was comparing their accuracy and processing speeds.

[LovingBuckeye]

14 minutes ago, Schindler86 said:

Most of the national chatter and Ohio State talk is about Arch Manning and the Texas offense. But Buckeye fans should really be paying attention to the Texas defense.

The interior defensive line was the big question heading into spring, and early signs are very encouraging. Texas now has six defensive tackles who can make an impact and play big snaps. Last year they had four. This group may not include a 2nd- or 4th-round pick next year, but it has multiple future NFL players. What’s really impressive is the size — most of Texas’ front seven are 6’3” or taller, with several defensive linemen standing 6’5” or 6’6”. That length can create serious problems for both the run and the passing game, affecting blocking angles and giving the linebackers more room to make plays.

The secondary is also strong. Texas returns four players who logged starter reps in the playoffs — Taafe, McDonald, Muhammad, and Guilbeau — along with Derek Williams, who was having an All-American type season before an ACL injury against Oklahoma. This unit is physical, experienced, and cohesive, and they’ve already been tested in big games.

The pass rush is another major factor. Collin Simmons is just one piece. Trey Moore moves to off-ball linebacker after recording six sacks last year and 14 at UTSA the year before. Ethan Burke is a proven playmaker. Colton Vasek, now fully healthy, is as talented as anyone in the room. Brad Spence had 4.5 sacks at Arkansas. And Anthony Hill may be the best pass-rushing linebacker in the country — eight sacks last season, 5–6 the year before.

Texas is deep, talented, and versatile on defense. Young players like Kobe Black, Tyanthony Smith, Graceson Littleton, Justus Terry, Lance Jackson, Josiah Sharma, and Elijah Barnes are already showing early-round NFL potential in reserve roles.

Bottom line: this Texas defense is poised to exceed last year’s performance. The length, depth, and talent up front, combined with a physical secondary, could create real matchup problems. If Texas wins a national championship, the defense will be the foundation.

I believe Texas lost their top 5 tacklers from last season?

I definitely think last years secondary and DL will be better than this years.

[Schindler86]

The reason Texas’ defense could tilt the odds in their favor is Sark’s staff and their ability to develop talent.

Look at the track record: T’Vondre Sweat, Alfred Collins, and Vernon Broughton were afterthoughts when Sark arrived. Byron Murphy was a 3-star recruit. That group produced an Outland Trophy winner, two first-team All-Americans, a second-team All-American, and four players drafted in the first four rounds.

Barryn Sorrell, a 3-star LSU pass-over, became a 4th-round pick. Michael Taafe went from walk-on to All-American. Gunnar Helm, a 3-star from the last Herman class, had arguably the best season ever by a Longhorn tight end and is now making plays with the Titans. Christian Jones, once “damaged goods,” turned into an NFL player. David Gbenda also reached the NFL as an undrafted free agent.

Torre Becton, the strength coach, deserves credit too. He’s building these players into physically dominant athletes, maximizing size, speed, and power — especially in the front seven, where length and strength are already elite.

Sark isn’t just developing 3-star holdovers. He’s now working with top-tier recruits from four consecutive top-5 classes. Texas and Ohio State are essentially equal on paper, and I expect the same rapid jumps from these players that we’ve seen in the past.

These guys are focused, hungry, and eager to prove something. With this staff’s development edge, the sky is the limit for Texas’ defense.