Pac 10>Big 10
USC by at least 10.
Well they certainly haven't struggled vs any B10 teams in the past few years, which may be why many are backing them this week.........
What the hell is that prancing penis you have as your avitar?
Regarding USC, how about their defense? We all know they lost a lot. The D-line played well, but I'm not sold on their lbs yet. The secondary should be solid again.
Yes you've missed the memo. This Californian is leaning toward OSU in this game. (Value-wise)
And yes, most of the pressure is on OSU in this game. Here's their chance to show everyone that they belong with the elites, with this game on their turf and to move up from their #6 ranking by finally upstaging the Big 12 killer that has been USC.
And I still dont like Jahvid :)
I love your ideas. It makes sense. But does it make sense to Tressel.
I actually wouldnt mind if they stacked the line and asked Barkley to throw the ball. He'll do just fine. I understand he's a freshmen, but he's not normal. I think he's a robot.
If they stack the line, Damion Williams and McKnight go off!
I'm ready baby! Got my tickets confirmed. Scratched the RV idea since parking is a bitch.
Lets hope for healthy teams by the time Oct 3rd rolls around.
Then Mays can jack Best in the 1st qtr!
Listen, OSU doesnt have any talent. Lets be real. If they did, I wouldnt be this confident. I'm usually not confident with my teams. I'm nervous Nelly. But I dont see anything on OSU that qualifies as studs. You can look up and down USC's roster and see #1 draft picks.
Someone, please tell me where the talent is. I dont want to hear about Herron or Saine. They are whackalicious.
People want to say USC has all the pressure going into this game, I think the opposite. When does USC ever feel pressure? You want to know what pressure is? Pressure is OSU fearful of losing this game and getting banged on by everyone about their lack of speed, about the weak Big 10, etc. Thats pressure. How many more games are we going to talk about OSU cant lose this game because its just too important for them and the Big 10?
Well, good to know you just look at someones location and think they are biased. I'm far from biased. I'm one of the most reasonable fans out there. Pessimistic actually. I always think USC's going to be in trouble. People here will back me up and say I dont lean USC's way because thats my team.
But do me a favor, instead of looking at someone's location and writing them off as being a homer, tell me what OSU has, talent wise.
I'm still waiting for someone to answer that questions.
So far, the only advantage is Pryor and playing at home. Playing at home is a huge advantage, but what else?
I've said it in the past, USC's linebackers are a big question mark, especially against a guy like TP. Gallippo is a stud. All American LB before he's done. But after that, I dont really like them that much. Not sold on Morgan, Smith, and freshmen Jones. But thats why I expect Taylor Mays to play closer to the line. USC's best attack would be to stack the line with 8 guys. Dare TP to throw on them.
I expect USC to play a little dirty this game. They've been talkign about putting the hurt on TP, not because they dislike him, but because its the only way to stop him.
OSU doesnt have the pressure? What? You think they enjoy being clowned because of their failures in big time games? You think they like being called slow?
They have all the pressure in the world.
LOL. I love you man. You're simply the best.
Nobody is on USC because of what they did to SJSU. its because of how bad OSU looked against Navy. Seriously, is OSU deciding to go with even lesser speed? You can say all you want about OSU looking good until the end, but they did not. One person puts fear in me: TP. Thats it.
Is it me guys, but does this OSU team seem like one of the weaker one's they have had in a while. There isnt much talent, especially on offense. Its TP and nothing else. The offensive line sucks ass. If you break every position down, USC wins every battle except for the QB position. But when you consider Barkley and his o-line vs. TP and his o-line, that gap gets smaller.
Look, this game still scares me because its on the road in primetime. And TP scares me too. But when VY tore up USC, at least he had some talent with him. OSU rb's are a joke. Talk about overrated.
As every day passes, I start to feel even more comfortable about my Trojans. I never get like that. I feel a comfortable win coming, but I also dont feel like giving 7 points.
Same shit was being said last year, and what happened. I dont think most people are on USC because of how OSU played against Navy. I think its based on talent. Where's the talent on OSU? Where? Show me.
Interesting you'd mention the future #1 DC QB. Most people were dogging Sanchez going into that game. I had to convince people he was the real deal. Barkley will be fine. I just dont see OSU stopping the run. No way.
KOAJ, you might be talking about another Big 10 team and I'm just having a blonde moment. If thats the case, forgive me. But Carroll did see Pryor a bit last year.....
I just dont want him to put on his Vince Young superman cape, coat himself with teflon, and run all over the Trojan defense.
I think I'm pretty close when I say that the Trojans are 35-2 in non conference games under coach pete....
Its the middle of the season lull against average Pac 10 schools that give USC there biggest challenge....
I want the Buckeyes to win badly for the sake of the program, much less the Big 10, but I do not see any way in which they can step up from the Navy game and be ready to take on the horses that USC will be bringing in to the Shoe. Simply stated, OSU is built to win the Big 10, and frankly no matter how well Michigan or Penn State played last week, I think the Buckeyes are still the team to beat this yr for the B10 BCS bid.
This is not the USC that slaughtered the Buckeyes last year, but I have a feeling that Pryor will be trying to do too much.
USC 34, Ohio State 17
OCT 3
How do you like Riley after game 1?
I believe the biggest argument to back OSU is that a freshman QB is starting in the "shoe." That is the only conclusion I can come up with, but Barkley will not be asked to win this game. USC will dominate the line of scrimmage and run the ball at will....and this is coming from a CAL fan.
Wow, how ironic is this statement.
thats exactly my point... OSU doesnt really have the pressure, cause they are already at the low of lows. they are hungry.
SnooksKiki, ill take OSU +14.5 for $1500
they played at USC. there is such a big difference. also pryor was a true freshman. the pick 6 in that game was huge too.
im not saying OSU's team is stellar this year or worthy of their #6? ranking.. but USC's is not one of their best teams in recent years either.
personally im staying away from the game, but id be happy taking the points with OSU, and if they get crushed.. well they get crushed and everyone still has the same opinions about OSU and the Big 10.
This year, the line is 7 at Columbus with a Frosh QB... Yikes.....
Rightfully so I might add........
FH
Prepare to sing soprano
See last year. The same shit happened. People, like yourself, wanted to use the looking ahead card when they looked pitiful against OHIO. How did that theory turn out?
I agree with what you're saying here too. I hate when everyone is on one side. Even REAL OSU fans are on USC. Makes me nervous.
Ohio state has not lost by more than 10 points at home in the last 15 years. I think Illinois with Simeon Rice might have beat them good. I don't have time to do the research, but they have played a national champ and a few BCS teams and not lost by more than 10 points. I think it is even lower. So you think a team in their rebuilding year on defense is gonna waltz into the shoe in front of 105k people with a freshman QB and rout them. They might win, but the points look nice here.
They played the national champ Texas, who beat USC. They have Oklahoma and Miami on future schedules. Scheduling is not as easy as you think. We had Notre Dame on the schedule but then bitch slapped them and they wanted no part of us. I think it is tough for a SEC or PAC-10 school to schedule a team like OSU OOC. They go through a tough enough schedule. OSU is not the only team that has a weak OOC schedule. Look around..
Point 2 likely applies to USC, Florida, or LSU (the national champ). Those teams beat pretty much everyone they played, so how is that a fair comparison? USC dominated everyone except 1 team last year. They could have beat Florida if they played. So they kill Ohio State without Wells and the PAC-10 is superior to Big 10 overall. I'm not sure. Yes, USC is dominate, but you think your darling Cal would just walk into Penn State this year and win?? I think they would be underdogs. How about Oregon State playing at Iowa. Not sure that would be easy.
What's up Value...haven't heard from you since NBA...good stuff btw. I take it you don't follow college football or your just waiting until later in the year?
Scratching the RV is a good idea. My buddy is looking into the tickets so I hope to be there.
I just hope we can take of business at Minn (most likely a 9PST start) and at oregon...these games have me nervous. We can win both, but both are interesting games. If we happen to take care of biz this will be a battle of two top 5 teams.
I CANT WAIT FOR THIS GAMMMMMMMMMMME
OSU is gonna win!
I have always said the Pac10 kills the Big10 in the Rose Bowl because of its location. If The Trojans had to go to the BigHouse or HappyValley (or now the Horseshoe) to play the Rose Bowl, would they be so dominante? I always thought NO WAY....
If I was a hoping man, I would hope that the Buckeyes bring a little pride back to this cross conference match up........ But Im a betting man.... and my money is invested in Chalk.