i can still see this game playing out this way, but i must admit as we draw closer to game time, the more i'm giving credance to this whole "us against the world" thing the underdogs in the BCS games have had thus far (WVU/KS). plus, take in to account OSU doesn't want to get embarrased again like last year, doesn't want to go 0-9 against the SEC etc......i'm beginning to think OSU has a more than fair chance to win this game.i think LSU gets healthy and re establishes their defense against the buckeyes.
i do think this will be closer than last year, the OSU offense is more balanced than last year and their qb has been very good all year. they don't have what i would call bonafied play makers out side, but that RB they have is good. OSU's offensive line will be the difference in this game. they are better up front than they were last year.
OSU's defense though......it's good, JL is every big a good LB. but they struggle with spread offenses and i like Hester, Doucet, Flynn and Perriloux to be able to make plays.
then there's the coaching difference. Miles has been crafty this year, and definitely a little wiley. but i can't say he's a better coach than Tressel.
LSU wins with better talent. OSU stays in the game because they'll be better coached.
OSU will have learned from the long layoff last year, i can't see that being the issue again this season.
LSU 31
OSU 23
i dont' know if it will be that as much as it will be Tressell will definitely have OSU ready to go. i'm really leaning toward changing my mind on this. I can't see Tressell getting out done again.
I'm shocked 7 people are picking OSU at this point . They won't be within 3 scores of LSU. At half time.
I can't explain how happy I will be if you are right using words. So I will use smilies. :dance2::rock::clapping::salute::yes:
But I'm stunned you think a Les Miles coached team will destroy a Jim Tressel coached team. What is your score prediction?