Rose Bowl bound: Buckeyes squeak past Iowa in overtime

razor

Mon Nov 16 2009 21:33

Congrats, you got the win...
Talk here in IC is, why not a field goal? Ball on the 33... I don't care how many are missed--give em a chance to win.

Buckeye

Mon Nov 16 2009 20:29

I am International student watching the football for last 2 yrs. Not just buckeyes game, but most of ranked team's game. I noticed that we have trouble moving the ball when compared to other top ranked teams. I don't know why Tressel is not thinking out-of-box, something creative for offense. We live on the expense of other team mistakes. We should change to win big games. But Our D is the best. Oregon/Stanford would be too hot for conservative Tressel. Anyways congrats Tressel on 5th consecutive Big10 title. (Muck Michigan)

Rog

Mon Nov 16 2009 15:18

Your killing me Tressel but you got the 'W'. Go Bucks, let's win the bowl game.

Bob

Mon Nov 16 2009 13:09

Great win Buckeyes! I thought this game was getting away after the Iowa kickoff return as the Hawkeyes would not give up. It was a great fight by both teams. The OSU penalty on the interception return was costly. The Hawkeye offensive line was tough but in the end it was the Buckeye defense that pushed Iowa backwards. It is very rare for a team to not even get at least a field goal in an OT offensive possession. I will give credit to the Buckeye running game (blockers and running backs) as they delivered crucial touchdowns. The OSU passing game suffered as the receivers didn't seem to be open very much. I would hate to oppose Iowa QB James Vanderberg in a dodge ball match. A big difference between last season and earlier this year (USC and Purdue) and the last couple of games is that while Terrelle Pryor may not be lighting the scoreboard up with his passing numbers, he is not forcing plays that lead to turnovers. Conservative and frustrating to watch yes, but if the strategy leads to victories so be it. The earlier posts about Michigan and Oregon are right on. Oregon is a tough team that has beat some very good opponents. The Pac 10 has a number of very good teams that should do well in the bowl games. And as they say about it being a one game season, that is truly the case for Michigan as their hopes have diminished dramatically from their fast start. There better be a ferocious rush on Tate Forcier or he will be trouble. Nice win Bucks! Take care of business in Ann Arbor!

talldrinkavino

Mon Nov 16 2009 09:11

No sour grapes here in Iowa---just WIN the bowl this year for the Big Ten eh?

SNIDERMAN

Sun Nov 15 2009 17:39

Tressel coaches the same way since he started here. It's hard to argue the results. I felt like we lost that game.Get ready next week it will be a nailbiter. I don't know how a man coaches that way. I just don't think our players get used right. But it's hard to get mad when they win most of them. GO BUCKS!!!!!!!!!

JMichael

Sun Nov 15 2009 11:38

Congratualtions to the Team. Job well done by the defensive. Man for man, the offensive delivered. Coach Tressel you need help.

bill

Sun Nov 15 2009 11:10

agree with disco dave. squeaked by an Iowa team that has most of its first string sitting on the sidelines healing! And a freshman quarterback that had not played in a college game until Saturday! knew it could be tough against Iowa, but did not expect this. I am worried about the bowl game...it is going to be a long day for us. Good game...and good game to Iowa. They deserve some respect.

Your name

Sun Nov 15 2009 09:36

Glad the Buckeye faithful had strong hearts!
Way to cheer Bill and Mark!
Go Bucks, beat MI!!!

Aitch

Sun Nov 15 2009 06:25

Out coached again and a don't like saying it but I'm getting used to it Oh boy

disco dave

Sun Nov 15 2009 00:40

a win is always good, however, our offense needs some spark(s). If we go up against Oregon (likely Pac 10 rep) its going to be a long day for our guys. We should have handily won this game today.

Mark

Sat Nov 14 2009 23:09

Great job guys. Next week beat Meatchicken.

Brutus

Sat Nov 14 2009 22:53

GO BUCKS!!!!!!!

its me

Sat Nov 14 2009 22:25

ohio state beat purdue in OT on senior day in 2003