Defense Strikes-Again

OSU 31- Wisconsin 13

What do you get when you mix one of the best defenses in the country, a very abysmal offense, and a coach like Jim Tressel: 60 minutes of teeth grinding, nerve shaking, and totally exciting football. On one side of the spectrum, the offense, you cringe and shiver at the very thought of Pryor throwing a pick six. But on the other hand, you get downright riled up every time our star defense takes to the field. What’s it going to be: a sack, a pick, or a fumble recovery? Every down brings more excitement.

It is really starting to seem like the only reason we are still in contention and holding strong in the big ten is our amazing defense. Take that away and Saturday’s win against Wisconsin could have easily been a big L on the schedule. They played pretty good ball, running and passing for more yards than we had, however our D was not going to be denied another glorious victory. It seems to me like the defense wants to win more than the offense does lately. Hey Tressel, here is a thought for you: let’s take defense players like Coleman and Hines and play them on offense, their athletic ability and desire to win might help us move down the field.

Here is another thought why don’t we ever see small run a wide receiver run, option, or reverse in the backfield. We all saw his explodability on that massive kick return for a touchdown. Let’s change it up here. Passing we are one of the worst in the league and in the country. Why is that when Pryor does a fake option and throws it to the end zone, IT WORKS? Play action, fakes, and tricky plays make the defense think twice before they jump the blitz. If we could just run a few more of these it might open up the run a lot more for our running backs and Pryor.

The defensive line was a juggernaut out there. I have never seen a more unstoppable group of men. Let’s get the defensive line coach to teach the offensive line a thing or two. Or better yet let’s get the special team’s coordinator to teach them how to block. Obviously special teams and defense are learning how, the real question is why is the offense not?

I think we looked really good this week on special teams and defense, but offense has to step up. We have a pretty light three weeks coming up with Purdue, Minnesota, and New Mexico State(really who scheduled this) but soon after that we have to go into happy valley, take on Iowa, and beat Michigan. I’m just hoping Penn State doesn’t lose before then and Iowa stays unbeaten. If so we could really boost our ranking by beating both of them back to back.

Defense may get the win every once in awhile but offense wins big games. Come on guys let’s get some points, let’s step it up, and let’s show the voters why we at least deserve a BCS bowl this year.