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Buckeyes will jump around, celebrate win in Wisconsin
After last week’s late meltdown by the Buckeyes, Vinnie down on the corner is on our heels. Time to get healthy.
Ohio State is a 1 1/2-point favorite at Wisconsin on Saturday night, and I smell a rat. That line tells me that Vegas is desperate for bettors to put their hard-earned bucks on the Badgers. (“Oh, those cute little rodents are home underdogs, so it must be a great bet, right?”) A sucker bet, I say.
The line is so small that we really don’t have to give it much thought. It comes down this: Who will win?
Ohio State will win, and snap Wisconsin’s 11-game night win streak. Here’s why:
— The only thing that scares the Buckeyes is a mobile, accurate quarterback. Wisconsin has never been known for great QBs. That means the OSU defense can focus on the run. If the Badgers become one-dimensional, it’s over. If Allan Evridge can’t get it done against Michigan, he’s not going to get it done against OSU.
— The Buckeyes are interested in this game. It’s in prime time against an opponent they know they can beat (I don’t think they were confident at USC). A possible top-10 ranking awaits the winner.
— Jim Tressel is 2-3 against Wisconsin. He’ll be intense, and his team will have his back.
— During the “Jump Around” segment of the show between the third and fourth quarters, all the Ohio State players will be hearing is AC/DC.
LAST WEEK: My advice was to take OSU and lay 18 1/2 points. I thought Minnesota QB Adam Weber was the only thing standing in the way of an easy win, and sure enough Weber threw a last-minute TD pass — on fourth down, of course — to cover the spread in the Buckeyes’ 34-21 win.
OSU had a comfortable 34-6 lead and dominated the game. Then the Buckeyes got charitable. That, folks, is why gambling can give you an ulcer. Unbelievable.
THE SEASON: We’re 2-2 against the spread. OSU is 0-4.
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By ohiosfinest75
October 3, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this
Ok, I first want to congradulate Jim Tressel and his staff for making a change. Some of these veteran players are not playing up to there expectations(the boys in the trenches and a hanful of others). Man some of these cats are losing millions for there weak performances that they are putting on display!Playing the best will win you another championship for the OH10. Loyalty to the seniors you say? well, what about loyalty to the team, the fans like you and me. I say give it your all every damn down or you need to transfer. Because we have some serious young, hungry talent thats waiting to over take the underachievers. Know I mentioned the trenches.I have to shift my attention to the recruiting side of things.First, our D-line honesty stinks.thats 50% of why we are not the cream of the crop nationaly(the O-line stinks). If you look to the North, there is a blessing in we need to take advantage if. Super senior 5 star recruit 300lbs plus DT William Campbell is a Michigan de-commitment.Rivals has him as an immediate impact player.Know, is Tressel reading my little colum….not likely. If you are, then this guy is the gem that we so desperately needing on our team.He would ruffle some serious feathers and likely start day one!!!!Anyways, Iam looking forward to tomarrow nights 34-21 victory over Wisky. Pryor and Wells combined of 4 TD, totaling together over 250 yards of offense as the Buckeyes look stronger and more balanced than ever this season!!!By rene
October 4, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
OSU should win this game. Of course, it will be a big help now that the Wisconsin band finally got what they have deserved for years and years. Without them around, the crowd will not be as much of a factor.By Paul Brunswick
October 5, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this
Doug; OSU is not playing against the spread. That is for suckers. OSU is playing for W’s and L’s, period.By Paul Brunswick
October 5, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this
Doug; OSU is not playing against the spread. That is for suckers. OSU is playing for W’s and L’s, period.By Tim
October 7, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this
ohio’s finest I relate to you about William Campbell. I know he’s watching our d-line just like Marlon Brown has to be watching our wr’s on tv. Maybe die hard fans like us could relate enough to Brian Kollars who may have university connects for them to go get that stud from michigan before USC does.By Tim
October 7, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this
Mr. Brian Kollars, as a die hard fan who lives for buckeye football each season could you do buckeye nation a favor and have them try(if they have) try harder for the services of DT William Campbell (6-4 325)from Michigan if you have any connects at O-State…