Nigel Tufnel
10-14-2004, 11:20 AM
Well, I have posted my comments on deadgarcia's thread as well as the Canes "hey bo" thread about this OSU/Iowa game. If you want to look at why I think Iowa will win, take a look at those posts.
However, I did want to add what I see as being a major piece of information about Saturday's game....there is dissension in the ranks in Columbus. The OSU players have become divided over whether Troy Smith or Justin Zwick should be starting. The players have made comments in the paper and on the news...some say that Tressel's the coach and they trust him and if he's behind Zwick, that's fine. Others have come out and questioned Tressel....Tressel has been quoted as saying that Troy Smith will start when he shows that he's the better QB in practice, which hasn't happened. Well, some players have stated that Troy Smith has been the better player in practice and that since Zwick isn't doing anything, they should give Smith a chance since he is more of a scrambling QB.
These OSU boys clearly aren't used to being "on tilt." Looks like Tressel may not have control of his kids right now. Its never good when professional players question their coach in the media...but college kids? NOT GOOD.
So the Buckeyes now head to Iowa City to play against a good defense and a coach who has OSU marked on his calendar because they are the only team he hasn't beaten in the Big 10. Now, OSU has a struggling QB whose teammates have come out against him in the media....
IMHO, OSU will have to pull out a miracle to come together and pull this game out. Things are not well in C-bus. Maybe OSU will come out on fire after the adversity they've faced...but all indications are pointing to a melt down. If you are capping this game and want some extra info on this subject, go to bucknuts (hope its ok to post that site)
I'll take Iowa. I also really like the under in this game.
Hope this helps and GL.
However, I did want to add what I see as being a major piece of information about Saturday's game....there is dissension in the ranks in Columbus. The OSU players have become divided over whether Troy Smith or Justin Zwick should be starting. The players have made comments in the paper and on the news...some say that Tressel's the coach and they trust him and if he's behind Zwick, that's fine. Others have come out and questioned Tressel....Tressel has been quoted as saying that Troy Smith will start when he shows that he's the better QB in practice, which hasn't happened. Well, some players have stated that Troy Smith has been the better player in practice and that since Zwick isn't doing anything, they should give Smith a chance since he is more of a scrambling QB.
These OSU boys clearly aren't used to being "on tilt." Looks like Tressel may not have control of his kids right now. Its never good when professional players question their coach in the media...but college kids? NOT GOOD.
So the Buckeyes now head to Iowa City to play against a good defense and a coach who has OSU marked on his calendar because they are the only team he hasn't beaten in the Big 10. Now, OSU has a struggling QB whose teammates have come out against him in the media....
IMHO, OSU will have to pull out a miracle to come together and pull this game out. Things are not well in C-bus. Maybe OSU will come out on fire after the adversity they've faced...but all indications are pointing to a melt down. If you are capping this game and want some extra info on this subject, go to bucknuts (hope its ok to post that site)
I'll take Iowa. I also really like the under in this game.
Hope this helps and GL.