MWil23 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 It’ll all come down to being healthy, having OL play hold up, and stopping the run. If those things all hold up I like their chances. If not, 11-1 and a New Year 6 bowl and disappointment it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronsWitness Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) Random thought but what happened to Jaylen Ballard? He was the 4th ranked WR in the country in the same class that Egbuka was in 2021 but he has literally never seen the field outside of punt return duties. I remember during Strouds pro day, they purposefully put him out there as a WR for him to throw to a ton and reports were a lot of scouts were ogling over him and asking coaches about him. Figured that OSU was showcasing him for this upcoming season. However, he hasnt played at all really. Still behind Flemming and even Tate is getting run as a freshman over Ballard. What happened and I am shocked he has not transferred. Is there a plan with him that I dont know about? Edited November 16, 2023 by AkronsWitness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibuspeedrace Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) I’m wondering if he isn’t a willing blocker similar to Jammo Edited November 16, 2023 by malibuspeedrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDawg Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 He probably won’t see much of a role next season either if he’s still here. Even if we lose all three of our starting receivers plus Xavier Johnson. Young guys have already passed him, are going to continue to develop, and there is a new crop of guys coming in next season. From everything I have understood he has burner speed could be a deep threat guy but doesn’t add much else as far as being a polished receiver. You pretty much have to be a complete stud to have a role as a receiver here. He came into a class with a Emeka Egbuka and Marvin Harrison. Those two and Fleming have been 1-3 the past two years. Then you had Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson the year before. If you aren’t a first round caliber receiver, you probably aren’t going to start at Ohio State. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronsWitness Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, NateDawg said: He probably won’t see much of a role next season either if he’s still here. Even if we lose all three of our starting receivers plus Xavier Johnson. Young guys have already passed him, are going to continue to develop, and there is a new crop of guys coming in next season. From everything I have understood he has burner speed could be a deep threat guy but doesn’t add much else as far as being a polished receiver. You pretty much have to be a complete stud to have a role as a receiver here. He came into a class with a Emeka Egbuka and Marvin Harrison. Those two and Fleming have been 1-3 the past two years. Then you had Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson the year before. If you aren’t a first round caliber receiver, you probably aren’t going to start at Ohio State. I guess yeah but I have been completely disappointed in Fleming. He was the #1 WR from his entire class and he has largely been a let down. Can't believe Ballard couldn't steal some snaps from him this year just because outside of Marv they don't really have a burner. Guess they all can't be amazing it could also be surrounding McCord with as much veteran talent as possible which is why Fleming has held down that 3rd spot over him Edited November 17, 2023 by AkronsWitness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDawg Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 McCord is a walking disaster waiting to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 If we beat Michigan will people still think we can’t win the natty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyPhil1781 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 minute ago, candyman93 said: If we beat Michigan will people still think we can’t win the natty? This defense can win anything. They're so legit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyPhil1781 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 hour ago, NateDawg said: McCord is a walking disaster waiting to happen. He's just inconsistent. Luckily his bad plays are fewer than they were at the beginning on the year. We can win with him, no question, he just needs to limit his mistakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyPhil1781 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 We didn't fully appreciate this dude and I know absolutely no one here took him for granted. Gonna really miss him. Hope we can end the year strong for him and the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibuspeedrace Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pf9 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 NBC needs to trade an upcoming sports event they hold the rights to to Fox for the ability to show the UM game at night next week. The game is too big for Big Noon Saturday (yes it's possible). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, BobbyPhil1781 said: We didn't fully appreciate this dude and I know absolutely no one here took him for granted. Gonna really miss him. Hope we can end the year strong for him and the rest The GOAT Buckeye WR He needs 4 more TDs for most TDs in a single season. 6 more for most in a Buckeye career. Edited November 19, 2023 by candyman93 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyPhil1781 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, candyman93 said: The GOAT Buckeye WR He needs 4 more TDs for most TDs in a single season. 6 more for most in a Buckeye career. We just witnessed one of those things that will be talked about as long as this program lives. He's as great of a player that you could ask for and an even better human being. There will never be another 18. Really, really hope we can send him off the right way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Weather forecast Saturday initially calling for snow in the 30s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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