Midweek Mierda; Getting Caught Up
October 03 2007 10:47 PM -- Filed in: Misc
Having a real job totally interferes sometimes on my
blogging schedule. Such is the case this week when,
at this minute, I'm behind on several parts of the
site. I'm getting caught up slowly though and have a
few interesting items pass along.
Better Late Than...: Because of time constraints, it's not my best stuff but I have the Minnesota Game Analysis up and ready for your feedback. It's a little watered down, admittingly, since I posted a fairly lengthy Minny recap earlier in the week.
Recruitnik Stuff: Lamaar Thomas, a RB/WR from Maryland, has narrowed his list to three schools: Maryland, Illinois and and Ohio State. From at least one account, Ohio State leads but it could be a situation of who's in his home last that wins. Thomas is blessed with incredible speed with times of 10.3/100 and 21.4/200. The one question remaining is what position does Thomas play in college? He may be set on running back but there are several schools that think wide receiver will be the best spot for him.
On the Mend: While we are
dealing with various nicks, bruises and sprains, the
Buckeyes look to get two players back this week or
next. Andre Amos has been cleared to play for the first
time all year after sustaining a knee injury.
Amos, pre-injury, likely would have challenged
for a starting job as notes ATO and 11W. Also, speedster Brandon
Saine is nearing return, possibly even seeing time this
weekend.
Purdue's Ohio Connections: There will be a least two Ohio connections this weekend when Ohio State travels to West Lafayette. Coach Joe Tiller is a Toledo native and one of their top wide receivers, Greg Orton, was a high school teammate of Marcus Freeman at Huber Heights Wayne HS. Purdue recently lost two other Ohio players in Ray Edwards and Andre Chattams - brother of former Buckeye WR Angelo Chattams.
Where's the Rush? BoilerStation.com has an article about the lack of sacks and pass rush from the Purdue front four this year. It's an area of focus for the staff and they hope things begin to change Saturday. To date, they've registered only nine sacks compared to Ohio State's 13 and league leader Indiana's 27. Naturally, how they plan to create more sacks isn't known but if I had to guess, get ready for new blitz packages to try to throw off Todd Boeckman.
Coverage Map: Most know by now the Ohio State - Purdue game is scheduled for 8pm (EDT) on ABC. However, the coverage map for this contest pretty much includes the entire country. The only area not covered is the west coast and a tiny dot of northern Indiana. Ouch Notre Dame fans. To make sure you will have the Buckeye's game this weekend, be sure to check your local listings.
Better Late Than...: Because of time constraints, it's not my best stuff but I have the Minnesota Game Analysis up and ready for your feedback. It's a little watered down, admittingly, since I posted a fairly lengthy Minny recap earlier in the week.
Recruitnik Stuff: Lamaar Thomas, a RB/WR from Maryland, has narrowed his list to three schools: Maryland, Illinois and and Ohio State. From at least one account, Ohio State leads but it could be a situation of who's in his home last that wins. Thomas is blessed with incredible speed with times of 10.3/100 and 21.4/200. The one question remaining is what position does Thomas play in college? He may be set on running back but there are several schools that think wide receiver will be the best spot for him.
Purdue's Ohio Connections: There will be a least two Ohio connections this weekend when Ohio State travels to West Lafayette. Coach Joe Tiller is a Toledo native and one of their top wide receivers, Greg Orton, was a high school teammate of Marcus Freeman at Huber Heights Wayne HS. Purdue recently lost two other Ohio players in Ray Edwards and Andre Chattams - brother of former Buckeye WR Angelo Chattams.
Where's the Rush? BoilerStation.com has an article about the lack of sacks and pass rush from the Purdue front four this year. It's an area of focus for the staff and they hope things begin to change Saturday. To date, they've registered only nine sacks compared to Ohio State's 13 and league leader Indiana's 27. Naturally, how they plan to create more sacks isn't known but if I had to guess, get ready for new blitz packages to try to throw off Todd Boeckman.
Coverage Map: Most know by now the Ohio State - Purdue game is scheduled for 8pm (EDT) on ABC. However, the coverage map for this contest pretty much includes the entire country. The only area not covered is the west coast and a tiny dot of northern Indiana. Ouch Notre Dame fans. To make sure you will have the Buckeye's game this weekend, be sure to check your local listings.
