Kneejerk: Week 1, Marshall
Well, that went much better than I thought it would! Color me pleasantly surprised at the 2010 Buckeyes in their first game action of the season. They beat down the Marshall Thundering Herd 45-7.
IN A NUTSHELL:
- TP had no turnovers. Clean game with great stats. 17/25 for 247 yds, 3 TDs, 17 yds rushing on 8 carries. I was a little nervous seeing TP in the game so late (flashbacks of Beanie from the 08 season opener against YSU). Like Beanie that year, TP is a Heisman candidate. Maybe the 1st team stayed in to get him the stats he needed?
- Another note on TP. He just looked so comfortable in the pocket. Very much in control & fluid. Improved from the Rose Bowl, as we suspected.
- Offense was awesome. Sure, The Vest didn’t didn’t show too much, but there was a nice balance that we normally don’t see in Week 1. Nicely done, Buckeyes!
- Didn’t think I’d see the team make it to the 40s in points scored. But very happy to see it!
- WTF is wrong with Special Teams? I think, based on this game, they should be called something else; like “Lackluster Teams” or “Forgot-How-To-Tackle Teams”. Needs to get better, STAT!
- Although the defense didn’t show much, they missed Nathan Williams. Tressel says he should be good to go next week, so that’s fine.
- Welcome back, Tyler Moeller! Dude was all over the field, taking out his frustrations from missing last season on anyone and everyone! Leading tackler. That pretty much says it all!
- Brian Rolle is so clutch! He always seems to have a huge play in openers. No complaints here! Loved seeing him get that pick 6!
- Very impressed with Jaamal Berry’s debut. He is so fast! Kinda embarrassed that the official graphic on the scoreboard spelled his name wrong, but what can ya do?
- Very glad the weather cooperated. It only sprinkled on us for about 15-20 minutes. Felt good, to be honest!
Posted on September 3rd, 2010 in Ballin'
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