#9

Here's one from just last season, featuring our current star receiver, Brian Robiskie, making a beautifully acrobatic catch against Minnesota. Not to mention quarterback Todd Boeckman making a great throw.

Nothing really special about it other than that. No dramatic back story. And we pretty much just pummeled the Gophers, as usual. It's just a pretty play...



See? Wasn't that just fun? And we have more of that to look forward to this year.

#10

While we're on the ground, it would be ridiculous for me not to include the great running back Eddie George in all of this. As another key player in Ohio State's famous '95 offense, he went on to receive the Heisman Trophy, and it's no surprise why. Now, I found it difficult, and seemingly just not right, to reduce mention of him to just a play or two, so I'm posting a video covering highlights from an entire game. The game is against Illinois in '95. Fans will know why I picked this one. Let's watch...



Hellz yeah.

#11

Today we're going to the ground. This play is from one of my absolute favourite games of all time: the 2006 Fiesta Bowl. This was the tie-breaker game for the series between Ohio State and Notre Dame, with the teams at 2-2. Besides that major story line, there was also a more personal one. OSU star linebacker AJ Hawk was dating Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn's sister. But he obviously didn't let that get in the way of sacking the crap out of him.

I could post the entire game on here, but I'm just going with one play. The Buckeyes were ahead late in the game, and just needed one good drive to put it away. Running back Antonio Pittman took it upon himself to perform most of that drive in this one play. But there was more to the play than just the fantastic run. Watch, and you'll see...



Indeed. As the announcers said when they broke it down at the end, a perfect way to end a classic game.

That's why they're Ohio State.

Break in the action

Got the new poll up. I'm going with the whole Olympic thing. I will even take suggestions for other events you'd like. I've also decided to extend voting until Saturday night. So, vote and comment away!

#12

Keeping things going with the pass plays. This one was also in '06, but this time it's against Iowa. Troy Smith throws to Anthony Gonzalez for a simple play to get the first down. At least that's how it starts...



Really kinda came out of nowhere. You can really tell how dumbfounded the commentators were. You kinda get that reaction of, "And he's running...dodging defenders...oh, and, uh, touchdown...huh...well what do you know."

Or, as Andy would say...

#13

Now for something a little more recent.

The game against Penn State in 2006 got off to a slow start. Very slow. Pretty much a defensive battle/fighting the elements kind of first half. The Buckeyes were ahead 7 to 3, but needed something to really get going and get this game put away. Then Troy Smith did what many called his play that really earned him that Heisman. Let's watch...



Holy crap.

Ohio State went on to return two interceptions for touchdowns and put this one to bed. Spectacular finish to a classic game.

#14

Today we have another oldie but a goodie. Goin back a little more to 1995 at the Horseshoe as Ohio State hosts Notre Dame, the first time the teams played each other in about 60 years. They had played twice, and the Fighting Irish had won both times, and pretty handily. Now they face each other again in front of what was then a record crowd at Ohio Stadium, a crowd that I was actually a part of. I also found out later that Stephanie's grandfather had attended the last time the teams met, so that was kinda cool.

Now to the play at hand. One huge part of OSU's high-powered offense in '95 was receiver Terry Glenn. He was kind of an oddity; not only for his incredible speed and acrobatic catches, but also because he came out of nowhere, played one year, then left for the NFL where he disappeared again. But holy crap, was that a good year for him. Here's just one example...



You've also gotta love this clip for the Regis element.

The teams would play each other again the next year, and the Bucks would again defeat the Irish, tying them at 2 wins apiece. The tie-breaker game would come in 2006 at the Fiesta Bowl. But we'll see more on that later.

#15

In case you didn't already know, I am a huuuuuuuuge fan of Ohio State football. And college football in general. But especially the Buckeyes. So it would come as no surprise to you to know that I have been greatly anticipating their opening game coming up on August 30th at 12pm against Youngstown State (especially since I will be going to the game!). I am so excited that I have decided to post a video every day from now until then of various great plays in recent Buckeye history, in no particular order. Should be fun.

To start things off, I'm already doing things a little differently. Instead of just one great play, this is a video of an entire offensive drive.

The date is January 1st, 1997. If you're any kind of Buckeye fan, you know exactly what drive I am talking about. It's the Rose Bowl against Arizona State. The Bucks are down by 3 with 1:40 left in what has been an intense back-and-forth battle. Jake "The Snake" Plummer just ran an impressive touchdown run after being mostly contained all game. Now, the ball is in Germaine's capable hands for a last minute drive. All they need is to get into field goal range to tie it up. But let's see what happens...



Spectacular. So come back tomorrow (all one or two of you who probably care) and see some more amazingness. Seriously, I look back on some of this stuff and realize that I had no idea just how awesome it is. I was just used to Ohio State doing stuff like this all the time. But it's pretty awesome.

But speaking of the one or two who care, sorry about not updating the poll this week. Terribly busy. Hopefully there will be a new one next week.

Getting to know you

Hello, dear readers. The new poll is up. Just trying to get to know my audience and what demographic you may fit into. So, answer away!

Quote of the day, so far

"You know it's an interesting conversation when you have to clarify whether you're talking about coffee or ass."

Notebook worthy perhaps?