New Mexico State Gameday Thread
by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 10:00 AM EDT
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New Mexico St. Aggies at Ohio St. Buckeyes, Oct 31, 2009 12:00 PM EDT
Is one full game of consistent offense too much to ask? Even with the back-ups in, there isn't any reason Ohio State shouldn't roll against the Aggies. All that said, we know how much pity JT takes on the patsies. Maybe we'll see Evil Jim one last time before the November deluge. Let's hope so, because otherwise, the second half won't even be watchable.
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There probably won't be very many of you here, so I'll just post a few thoughts
throughout the day. First, I hate this game because it’s a no-win situation. We win by 50, we did exactly what we were supposed to do. We win by 20, we’ve “underperformed” or whatever.
Let’s just hope and pray for another above-average offensive day that leaves us with some positive impressions for Penn State.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 11:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice pass, bad run, Pryorball, then miscommunication
This offense leads the NCAA in missed opportunities, doesn’t it?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
knuckle head tressel
when will tressel realize his best running backs are the freshman hall and martin
by tcelt on Oct 31, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure if we can christen them "the best" for their performance against Minnesota
But I agree, I’d like to see a bit more of a rotation in the backfield.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we're going to end up winning like 27-3 at the most.
Offense not in rhythm, doesn’t look like it’ll be getting into one anytime soon.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m sorry, but these Big Ten announcers are killing me. In that one series, there had to have been no less than 5 mistakes. I’ve come to expect that on the field, but from the booth. Come On!
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many times has that exact play (the scramble) happened this year?
We seem to leave the middle wide open.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He didn’t even need to fake the end around on that 3rd down. The size of that hole…geez.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If the offense can manage to get a couple scores, that should be enough to put things out of reach.
If NM needs to go consistently to the air, that bodes extremely well for the Buckeyes.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but that first one is quite a big "if"
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe it was this time last week I was thinking the same thing (about the touchdowns). I just had to wait until the second half for it to happen.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that the first 3rd down conversion?
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's shocking.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note to Saine:
That’s how you hit a hole.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Needed a little more air under that pass.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Be nice to see Bauserman in at the end of this game.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was pretty funny.
“I got this”
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was surprising.
That moonball was not.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pryor’s short passes seem to have a little more mustard on them than previous weeks.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That goes to the offensive player every single time
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was freaking gorgeous.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That pass gives me more confidence in Pryor as a pocket passer.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who are you people? And what have you done to my Buckeyes?
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They're your Buckeyes.
This is just what they look like when they have their heads in the game.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just not used to seeing that this season.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just used to hearing referred to as an “onside kick”.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My God, we actually look like a competent powerhouse this quarter
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for ending that, Saine.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that spin move and thought. Okay, alright. Then it was just….depressing.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NMSU is just out-badding us right now
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They didn’t show an angle that would be conclusive enough to overturn that.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank goodness.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So uh, Saine has done exactly nothing right today
Why’s he still getting the bulk of the carries?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because Tressel still recognizes seniority.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not saying it right. The man just stick to his fundamental beliefs.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when will tressel realize his best rb’s r freshman hall and martin
by tcelt on Oct 31, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but at some point, you have to recognize who has a hot hand
and who doesn’t even have hands.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can u believe this man he put in herron
by tcelt on Oct 31, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a nice run on the pitch.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate the way boom and saine run they dont make anyone miss and they always go down on first contact
by tcelt on Oct 31, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's Aaron Pettrey, ready to miss another field goal
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God, I hate being right all the time.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn’t Krenzel be messing with molecular genetics in some lab instead of doing car commercials in Columbus?
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's also helping host a radio show on Fridays in Columbus
Surprisingly objective about Tressel, the offense, and the program, too.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TP doing his best Eli Manning impersonation, then doing his best Michael Vick (2006 Vick, not 2009 Vick).
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Posey might wanna give TP some pointers
Not sayin’, just sayin’
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teach him how to throw left-handed?
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teach him how to set properly, for one.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put the ball where only the receiver can catch it.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
In a strict moral sense. I’d like to see what our other kickers can do though.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda shady how the NMSU guy went for that block. On a kicker, come on
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was dirty.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, the defense is spending about a minute of play time on the field of every NMSU possession.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Iowa loses, do they go into a tailspin?
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That'd be nice.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the LT take on two defenders on that play?
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Barclay is now more nervous than he has ever been in his life.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A made field goal would get the crowd cheering, and his confidence up.
He’ll be fine.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt. It doesn’t hurt that this is a no pressure situation also.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless he’s Tate Forcier and doesn’t get nervous.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Saine did something right!
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only one hiccup in the second quarter. That’s encouraging.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
Pryor seems to have inverted his arm punt. Now he’s way overshooting guys. He did have some good throws here and there, and I definitely think his footwork has improved. He is setting, despite the earlier jokes, and I think he’s doing his fair share of progressing. Would have liked to see it far earlier in the season, but hey, them’s the breaks.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he is still a very young kid. People progress at their own pace. Even though it has taken some time, it is nice to see him not making the same egregious mistakes week after week (even if this week is just a one week reprieve).
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This should be a yawner, shouldn't it?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barclay has looked good so far.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, the defense has done its job
I’m slightly more willing to chalk up Purdue as fluky, but…. it’s New Mexico State.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get them jacked up before next week’s game. This is what it feels like to completely dominate another team. Do it against PSU.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He definitely looked the part of the back-up there, didn't he?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah he did, I am just excited that the game is in a position for him to get some playing time. He could be Ken Dorsey right now (Brown’s Dorsey, not Hurricane’s Dorsey), and I wouldn’t be that put off by it. So long as the score remains in the Bucks favor.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice open field tackle. D-Line is getting all kinds of penetration.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hall was one player away from breaking that.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Defense get the halftime game ball?
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bit of a double clutch on that attempt.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the play-by-play, WaDrew
I’ve moved on to the recap already. Probably arrogant, but NMSU just had another 3+out
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d say more realistic than arrogant
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do have to say that the O-line has been solid today. Again, have to put it into perspective, but still.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After that first set of drives, yes, the OL did look far better
Especially blocking for the run.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like the refs are trying to give the game to Iowa.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Indiana is getting royally screwed
though the ref’s pick on that last interception helped to make amends.
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by chesirecat on Oct 31, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Safe to say the field position battle has been slightly in OSU’s favor all day. Makes the last play much easier.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now the defense needs to stick with the status quo of today’s game, so they can get the shutout they just missed out on last week.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Announcers
Has anyone caught who is announcing this game? If I have the hear this guy discuss TP without his shoulder pads on I am going to vomit all over my screen…
by jharbdo on Oct 31, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It has gotten ridiculously annoying. We get it…you used to be an ex-Big Ten coach. There is a reason the “ex” is a part of that title.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s a bunch of consecutive 3 and outs by the defense. I know that Tressel doesn’t like having bye weeks mid-season, but this might as well be a bye for the defense.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My grandma with her two replaced knees could have run through that hole. Great run, right there.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That came off a lot more sarcastic than I intended.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s kinda hard to recall NMSU getting any first downs in this game. I know they have, but it’s been such a long time since they’ve gotten one.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everytime they punt, it’s just tempting Small to return it.
And just as I say that Carter is the one to receive the kick.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Washington: all he does is drop passes
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He adjusted his strategy and threw away from him on the next play.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would have been a HUGE completion for Bauserman’s confidence.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carter is having a great game. He has two huge catches. Tip of the hat to Bauserman for putting that right on the money too. Really the passes to Carter are the only ones he has looked good on.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This has been a remarkably cleanly played game penalty wise.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could Indiana throw one more pick…just to completely give the game away…leave no doubts
by jharbdo on Oct 31, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really good game played today. Great game from the defense. They came in and took care of business. Things were clicking today against an inferior team. Let’s hope they look this sharp next week.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
63 yards on 45 plays.
They more than did their job.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Oct 31, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty awesome that Carter outgained their whole team.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, the road to another Big Ten title is 100% in the hands of those boys. They take care of business and it’s theirs for the taking.
by Chief WaDrew on Oct 31, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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