Ohio State at Louisiana State (01/07/2008)

Who let this idiot out of his cage? Do you kiss your Mother/Sister with that mouth?

Simple logic would indicate if someone/something backs out, then something/something backs in.  For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.  - Issac Newton

It doesn't matter who deserves to be there or who shouldn't be there, the fact of the matter is they both are there.  We can scream till we are blue that there should be a playoff but there isn't.  The first rule of being a good sports handicapper is that you can't be a fan and show a biased opinion based on what team you root for. 

Ohio State has a great defense.  I get to see them every week because I live in Ohio.  Offensively, teams can stop them if they can stop Wells which for LSU might be more of a problem then you would expect (ie: Darren McFadden/Felix Jones).  What I don't like about this game for the Bucknuts are 3 things.

1.  The game is being played in a dome on a fast track.  Regardless what you think of the SEC or LSU they are built on speed.  OSU has not seen a team with this much speed all season and is something that scares me.  I will always handicap speed over strength (you can't push them around if you can't catch them). 

2.  Mobile quarterbacks add a different dimension to the OSU defensive scheme.  Juice Williams made plays when the pocket collapsed and OSU ended up losing.  I'm not sure if Perrilloux or Flynn is starting but both are mobile enough to hold a linebacker around to spy leaving LaFell, Doucet, and Byrd to run around in the OSU secondary. 

3.  Strength of Schedule does matter because OSU has really played no one this year and that is why their stats look so good.  Not to take anything away from the Buckeyes defense, but if they played Florida, Auburn, Tennessee, Alabama, VaTech, and Arkansas they would not have the best ranked defensive stats in the nation.  Don't let the numbers fool you!

I would like to see the Buckeyes win because I hate LSU with a passion, but the play on the field and watching OSU play makes it impossible for me NOT to lay the 4 and take the Bayou Bengals. 

Good Luck to Everyone and have a Happy New Years!

This is sure fire indicator to take the Buckeyes. This dumbass was screaming on the game thread for the Texans-Broncos game on Thursday night to take the Broncos and they got crushed.

Nice to read that you think the Buckeyes are "unlucky". Since they are 12-1 and in the BCS championship game, and "luck" played no part in that, you must think they are a pretty good football team.

From what I've heard, Clifford is the only one suspended.  Washington, as of now is safe. 

Quote Originally Posted by KRASHRULES:

 

I'm not making a prediction as of now, but I'm leaning toward OSU.  I think Tressell will be taking a different view of preparation after last year's ass whipping. GL to all.  

Krash, I feel sure Tressel will make some adjustments after last year's rout, and I am equally sure OSU will bring a serious attitude into this game (where last year they really thought they were a great team that could roll anyone.)  I will give you that OSU will leave it all on the field after last year's embarassment; they have to tired of hearing about the SEC's invincibility.  I just don't think that will change the outcome, although it may make it closer.

LSU is just a much better football team than Ohio State when they are healthy, especially on offense.  Florida last year had a great defense, but an average offense.  They were not dominent during the season, but steamrolled OSU.  This LSU team is almost as good defensively, but better on offense than last year's Florida team, and they did dominate teams early in the year.  Look at what they did to a pretty good Va Tech, and a decent Miss St. team.  LSU played eight bowl teams this year, and lost twice in triple OT when key players were hurt.  Ohio State didn't beat one team ranked in the Top 20.  NOT ONE.   In a playoff, they should get a spot, but with only two teams playing in the so-called title game, they are not deserving.  Along with Hawaii, and Kansas, they are the weakest 3 teams in the Top 10.

OSU..... great motivation, and a solid defense, but no imagination on the offensive side of the ball.  LSU will shut this team down, and win decisively.  Maybe not 3-4 TD's like last year, but OSu goes down by 2+ TDS again.  You see, Ohio State isn't the only one motivated because it is for a "faux title", and there are MANY folks saying LSU doesn't belong in the game either.  Won't someone please put a contract out  on Jim Delaney so we can get another good match-up in the season's final game?  This has been a fantastic CFB season, but this is a huge let down for a finale.  Fans deserve better than this.