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9/11: Miami (FL) at Ohio State

  • Leonardo
    First meeting between the two since the memorable National Championship game on January 3rd, 2003.

    Who wins and why? Keys to victory for Ohio State (or Miami)?
  • dwccrew
    OSU wins this one if Pryor can make good decisions and the defense keeps pressure on Harris. Also, the offensive line play is key for the Bucks. I can't wait, I'll be in A-deck section 23.
  • lhs07
    I believe it will be close for a little bit, but in the end OSU will win handedly, something like 24-10. The Ohio State defense will not be giving up the long plays that Florida A&M gave up and I'd say the crowd will play a factor. Miami probably has not been in this hostile of an environment for a long time.

    Also, I saw that LeBron himself might attend this game to root on the Buckeyes. I laugh at this for two reasons. 1) He still doesn't get it that people in Ohio do not like him anymore. I doubt they will show him on the video screen but if they do I expect to hear a healthy barrage of boo's. 2) He hasn't even played a game for Miami yet and he's already going to a game and cheering against another Miami team (a la going to the Yankees/Indians game and cheering for the Yankees). He just does not get it.
  • vball10set
    The Buckeye D needs to hit Harris hard and often, our offense needs to keep the Hurricane D on the field for long stretches, and the Buckeyes MUST get their kickoff coverage problems figured out--field position will play a major role (as it always does), but especially in games against an opponent with so many weapons....GO BUCKS!!!

    OSU-28
    Miami-17
  • thedynasty1998
    I wish I would have saw some of the Miami game to have a better understanding of them as a team. I think OSU is the more physical team and if OSU is going to win, they have to do it running the ball. The OSU defensive line has to be dominant as well. They need to be in Harris' face all game and don't let him get comfortable.
  • TheMightyGators
    ccrunner609;472274 wrote:Wisconsin crushed MIami in January, OSU will crush them in September

    are they going to crush them by 6?
  • Automatik
    TheMightyGators;472289 wrote:are they going to crush them by 6?
    I take it you didn't watch the game? Typical.
  • vball10set
    TheMightyGators;472289 wrote:are they going to crush them by 6?
    :p
  • LHSGUY35
    Miami has a lot of play makers on offense as does Ohio State. But the one big difference on offense is Jacory Harris' ability to find multiple receivers. Hankerson, Byrd, Epps, Benjamin will all be making catches for Miami. And Graig Cooper is ranked as the 4th best RB prospect right now. Every position is evenly matched offensivly between Miami and Ohio State. QB wise, RB, O line. Biggest difference will be the Miami receiving core.

    Now defensivly Ohio State has a huge advantage, but with a group of talented receivers like Miami has we will see how good Ohio State's DB speed is.

    This has all the makings for another instant classic. I just think the speed of Miami is going to be too much. Miami 28 Ohio State 17
  • LHSGUY35
    ccrunner609;472274 wrote:Wisconsin crushed MIami in January, OSU will crush them in September

    That makes no sense. First off Wisconsin didn't crush anyone in January. Second, just because they beat them in January, doesn't mean that will carry over into September. Miami was banged up that game. Cooper their RB was hurt, Jacory had a bad arm, 3 OL were out, 2 DT's injured and also their best Linebacker. That was not the same Miami team Ohio State will face now.
  • Automatik
    I'm not worried about Harris at all. You touch him and he fails.....thats the main goal for OSU. Smash that fool!
  • LHSGUY35
    Well then Jacory Harris is the only person that can beat Ohio State next week... So Ohio State should blow Miami out worse than they did to Marshall by your logic.
  • darbypitcher22
    I hope that Shugarts and Adams have improved immensely since last week; Miami's DE's have gotta be licking their chops on being able to be successful w/ the speed rush
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  • Automatik
    LHSGUY35;472320 wrote:Well then Jacory Harris is the only person that can beat Ohio State next week... So Ohio State should blow Miami out worse than they did to Marshall by your logic.

    Don't put words in my mouth newb.
  • LHSGUY35
    You just said you're not worried about Jacory at all? The guy has the ability to throw for over 350 yards during this game.
  • Automatik
    Yeah and I stand by it...not worried about him. Do you have a problem processing opinions?
  • LHSGUY35
    Do you have a problem with me calling you out on them? The entire Ohio State defense is worried about him. He threw for 3,352 yards last year with only 242 completions. He's arquably one of the top 5 QBs in NCAA this season.
  • Automatik
    Thank you statboy. Once again....I AM NOT WORRIED ABOUT HIM. I think OSU can contain him.

    But I am concerned with Miami's D ends against our o-line.
  • lhslep134
    LHSGUY35;472335 wrote:Do you have a problem with me calling you out on them? The entire Ohio State defense is worried about him. He threw for 3,352 yards last year with only 242 completions. He's arquably one of the top 5 QBs in NCAA this season.

    No, but there's a problem with you parading around here like a fake high school coach. It's already been proven on the other thread that the only football you're involved in is living vicariously through YOUR SON.

    You want to talk about the ultimate fail as a human being and you're it. You live vicariously through your son but feel the need to attempt to justify it by going on an internet message board and pretending to be someone you're not, completely lying, but getting no one to believe you in the process. When even your lies fail, then you know you should probably just leave.


    OSU 27
    Miami 21
  • Automatik
    lhslep134;472340 wrote:No, but there's a problem with you parading around here like a fake high school coach. It's already been proven on the other thread that the only football you're involved in is living vicariously through YOUR SON.

    You want to talk about the ultimate fail as a human being and you're it. You live vicariously through your son but feel the need to attempt to justify it by going on an internet message board and pretending to be someone you're not, completely lying, but getting no one to believe you in the process. When even your lies fail, then you know you should probably just leave.


    OSU 27
    Miami 21

    Haha....this is all news to me. Another old internet tough guy....not surprising.
  • thedynasty1998
    To say Harris doesn't scare you is fine, but that would mean you think OSU rolls in this game. Harris is a very good QB, and is capable of outplaying Pryor. If that happens, then OSU might be in for a long day.

    The Miami defensive line scares me, but hopefully the OSU defensive line can put the same fear into Miami.

    Anyone know if Nathan Williams will be playing? I think OSU badly needs him this game.
  • Mohican00
    thedynasty1998;472343 wrote:Anyone know if Nathan Williams will be playing? I think OSU badly needs him this game.
    Yep and he'll be needed
  • BigAppleBuckeye
    I am biased, but I think OSU wins by 2 scores. Miami really struggled when it played in a hostile environment last year (Virginia Tech crushed them, can't remember the score but it was ugly). The first quarter will set the tempo, with Miami playing the "revenge" card, and OSU scripting some wrinkles into the offensive gameplan. I think Miami has a good team, but I think OSU will learn from some of its conservative play-calling against USC last year and go for the throat on Saturday.
  • vball10set
    LHSGUY35;472335 wrote: He threw for 3,352 yards last year with only 242 completions.
    ...while also getting sacked 34 times to go along with 17 interceptions. He is good, and more than capable of giving the Buckeye defense fits, but I think Heacock will have his troops ready. It'll be interesting to see how he responds to getting hit hard, play after play after play.... GO BUCKS !!!