I heard a good take on this, it's probably a bad idea to go after kickers right now with Fielding actively on the roster right now. Wait for the season to be over first.
@ I don’t understand that logic. It’s not as if Fielding doesn’t know he won’t be the starter next season anyway. Why wait for a “good time” to find a top replacement?
Merry Christmas Saban We still are greatful for your retirement!! 😂 Blessed to have Jeremiah Smith is an understatement. He's a gift that never stops giving.
I don’t agree with the take on defensive tackle. Those guys behind the guys now were all high recruits. They haven’t been in a position to say that they can or can’t do it. So on that one I completely trust the staff. We need a damn kicker
They could definitely use a 340lbs+ Nose Tackle sized D-Lineman or two because the only player similar to that on the roster is Kayden McDonald. Even if they don't convert the defense to Knowles' 3 Man Front, with the Jack, they will still need another player to clog the interior to stop the run, eat double teams, collapse the pocket, and for short yardage/goal line situations. Every other Interior D-Lineman on the roster is a 3 Tech or 3-4 DE, so if McDonald gets injured they are scrooged and it's not realistic he can play without being rotated.
Locklyn could turn Donaldson into a righteous fullback, and two RB schemes could be deadly for opposing teams, and the extra protection for Sayin will be comforting, and our TE room is full of TEs, not projects to make TEs out of other players. Thurman and Klaire is a natural 12 man line. Merry Christmas, Buckeye nation and to you three and family. Go Bucks!!!! Ho, Ho, Hooo.
If they could pick up a stud Center they could bump Hinzman back to Guard, his most dominant position and he could still be the backup Center in an emergency. But then that may cause Tegra, Siereveld, Montgomery, or some combination of them to jump in the Portal. They know they need to go somewhere to play to get noticed by NFL Scouts because they all have sports agents now.
I made it my business to check the temperature on some Tennessee feeds. Outlets of other teams seem to keep mentioning the so-called 20 million roster. We spent on roster retention. Only bringing in 6 players seems to elude the masses on the truth. We got two offensive linemen with experience and DIDN'T HAVE TO PURCHASE A HOUSE FOR EITHER. OhioState is calculated with its additions from the portal and people seem to lose their minds on the ones we do bring in.
Eleven Warriors film study host noted that OSU, who is know as a zone run team, DID NOT RUN ONE ZONE PLAY. Our genius coaches finally got their heads out of their butts. Just maybe they finally figured out that the over-reliance on zone put our O line at a disadvantage where our guys over the years have been consistently caught on their heels, surrendering leverage early and often by letting the defenders under their pads with the inevitable TFL and LOS ending up on our side of the ball. Urban Meyer noted the latter on BTN in a look at the Michigan game film. This has given the appearance of our big guys being soft over the years. On Saturday our guys were firing off the ball, staying under the pad level of the opponent, establish leverage against the defenders, resulting in control of the LOS. Note I did not say domination. That's coming if they keep it up, but the coaches have to stay out of their way. Has anyone pondered the question why our best O lineman is a 3 star transfer Alabama? Could it be that Day and Frye did not have enough time to screw him up like the rest of our big guys? Montgomery was outstanding Saturday and Hinzman has been excellent, especially at left guard, so why have they been on the sideline for most of the year? Could it be that our genius coaches have been recruiting and evaluating starters on the stupid, bad habit developing, zone blocking schemes that our big guys have not been able to consistently execute for years, so they really don't know what they have in non-zone run plays. The waste of all that skill position talent in Judkins and Henderson drives me crazy when I think about it.
@@markgrissom welcome to the party pal…….have you been living under a rock ? JT Barrett played 3.5 years over Cardale, Joe Burrow and Dwayne Haskins……Master Teague was starting over Trey Sermon…… I’m certain I can name over 20 examples in the past 10 years w/o hesitation…… Situation Normal => All f’d Up ! Our HC’s and their staff get paid millions and in return we get malfeasance, dereliction of duty, ineptitude, softness and laziness. Ryan Day has failed to achieve any of his goals => this year and the previous 3 seasons…..and he steadily gets raises and new contracts. Face it => we live in the Twilight Zone, so you better get used to it.
Literally the only player in defense , who when they come on the field you notice in a bad way is constantly Kanu. Feels like he makes more bad plays than good and if he was heavily in the rotation next year I would much rather that be some of these portal players
Iggy could raise his draft stock immensely if he comes back and cuts down on the Holding/PI Penalties. He has the attributes to be a stud lockdown Corner, especially with all the experience he has.
There need to be more fireworks from the Bucks.. at times they appear to be sleeping giants.. this team has everything but they need to bring fireworks fireworks
A 3-4 defense in the BIG10 is not a good idea I could see it being used occasionally but never full time they keep recruiting 225lb DEs It can't work as your base defense but they will need another stud in the middle that can collapse the pocket
Get out of 1999. 3-4 multiple front defense is what modern football is run on. Michigan just won a national title with a 3-4 defense. Saban dominated college football with a 3-4 defense. And the infamous 2011 Bama defense only gave up 600 yards rushing all year. It’s still a top rush defense scheme
Nobody plays any specific “base” defenses all the time these days. They are all variations of a theme depending on what the given opponent’s offensive schemes and philosophies are. Don’t get excited.
I think players are waiting to see what happens Saturday night. If they lost, Ryan Day was probably gonna get fired. He didn’t lose so they’re signing.
Well if they are soon going to be required to spend at least $20M yearly on their roster, from the recent NCAA Settlement, they might as well start now and budget to be in the top tier to remain competitive.
Maybe, but if you were one of the top five tight ends in the country and you had a chance to play even part time for the Buckeyes and get paid… not a tough decision.
I don’t think Ohio state HAS to have double digit transfers just like birm said maybe another OL DL and safety I really can’t see nothing else maybe a experienced QB
QB: I really think OSU MUST get an experienced QB with proven track record in Portal - cannot just rely on 3 guys who have not played a meaningful snap yet‼️
If that was true, then we should just stop recruiting QBs out of HS. Everyone has to get their first start somehow. Our room next year will have two #1 QB recruits. Can’t ask for much better
I hope Ryan Day gets an elite field goal kicker for Christmas. He may be on the team now if Rob Keys can develop Nick McLarty into an elite field goal kicker and weapon as a punter.
The team is absolutely moving away from using two true defensive ends that can be solid against power/counter, while also providing some pass rush. They will be looking for more 3-4 outside linebacker/wide 9 defensive end types (Abdul Carter) on the edge who excel at rushing the passer while being able to drop into space sometimes. Hicks will be used in a Jalon Walker type role, inside linebacker on standard downs and edge rusher on passing downs. Defensive line will be more 3-4 defensive end type players.
No, they aren't. They will run forms off all defenses. Their base will still be 4-3. You need to pay attention to throw coach and the games. No where has Day said they would run it as a base defense.
@@KieranElliott-kl1yk I know, and I never said it was a 4-3, OSU uses two traditional 4-3 ends, a 1 tech, and a 3 tech. Most 4-2-5 teams use two 3-4 rush linebacker types at defensive end, or one 3-4 rush linebacker type and a traditional strongside defensive end.
@@theonly_VT I said they will be multiple, the personnel will change. I don't think you understand what modern 4-2-5 defenses personnel looks like, nobody except OSU uses two big traditional ends anymore. The B12 adapted years ago and used 3-4 rush end types as their defensive ends because you need to be able to play in space.
12 or 13 is too many at least at one time . The culture will suffer . The coaches are very selective but I really think 6 , maybe 7 is plenty to absorb at one time .
A base 4 down 4-2-5 is far to easy to exploit in modern RPO heavy football, it's past time to join the Oregon, Michigan, Bama, UGA, etc. 3-4 multiple world. Static 4 down is easy for better teams to move the ball on.
@ThreadAndCircuses1 we struggle to recruit defensive linemen to begin with. You need 3 monster down linemen to eat double teams to free up backers. I think it'll be a challenge to transition. If it's not broken, don't fix it.
@@casteine No, you need 1 monster to play the 0 or 1 tech. 4i and 5 techs are way easier to find and develop than 3 techs or edge players that can stop gap runs and rush the passer. Moore and Houston can play 4i and 5, tweener types are easy to find.
Ohio State MUST add a bunch of good players from the Portal, or they won't make the playoffs next year. As they are losing 15 players that will be drafted
How bout a field goal kicker?
I heard a good take on this, it's probably a bad idea to go after kickers right now with Fielding actively on the roster right now. Wait for the season to be over first.
@ I don’t understand that logic. It’s not as if Fielding doesn’t know he won’t be the starter next season anyway. Why wait for a “good time” to find a top replacement?
@Quakerman14 this implies Fielding isn't already a mental liability or that the coaches would actually trust him in a meaningful moment.
And a punter (a dude who can CONSISTENTLY flip the field)…
@@djrh3690I thought we had thar Aussie that was kicking balls out of the stadium?
Pumping out a show for Christmas is greatly appreciated
How about a Kicker??
I agree with the others. We need a 5 * Place Kicker at Ohio State. We could have won the Georgia game and the Michigan game…..
If only there was a transfer portal for Christmas sweaters.
I think they call that Goodwill
Merry 🎄 Christmas guys. Thanks for the report
Merry Christmas Saban
We still are greatful for your retirement!! 😂
Blessed to have Jeremiah Smith is an understatement. He's a gift that never stops giving.
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Merry Christmas guys💕🎄
Merry Christmas fellas and Buckeye Nation!
I don’t agree with the take on defensive tackle. Those guys behind the guys now were all high recruits. They haven’t been in a position to say that they can or can’t do it. So on that one I completely trust the staff. We need a damn kicker
Yup. Young talented guys just have to step up.
Exactly
They could definitely use a 340lbs+ Nose Tackle sized D-Lineman or two because the only player similar to that on the roster is Kayden McDonald. Even if they don't convert the defense to Knowles' 3 Man Front, with the Jack, they will still need another player to clog the interior to stop the run, eat double teams, collapse the pocket, and for short yardage/goal line situations. Every other Interior D-Lineman on the roster is a 3 Tech or 3-4 DE, so if McDonald gets injured they are scrooged and it's not realistic he can play without being rotated.
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Merry Christmas !! Are there any thoughts of bringing in a kicker ???
After playoffs
Merry Christmas, guys!
Locklyn could turn Donaldson into a righteous fullback, and two RB schemes could be deadly for opposing teams, and the extra protection for Sayin will be comforting, and our TE room is full of TEs, not projects to make TEs out of other players. Thurman and Klaire is a natural 12 man line. Merry Christmas, Buckeye nation and to you three and family. Go Bucks!!!! Ho, Ho, Hooo.
Donaldson was an undersized TE when he entered college, so he basically was a FB in high school.
He's close to Mike Alstott now, just a bit lighter.
@@timper4326 Big RBs like that are devastating for defenses because they wear them down.
Feliz Navidad to Birm ha!
Great show! Merry Christmas!!!
How about a defensive tackle and a linebacker?
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If our current kicker loses us a playoff game this year...🤬🤬
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All positions groups need more bodies but the wide receiver room. Save Birm at all costs!
Did you know the Ohio State field goal kicker is 50 percent from 30 to 39, but 83 percent from 40 to 49.
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At least 10 plus a kicker. However cant get a kicker until after the playoffs are over. Cant do that when we need who we have for 3 more games.
We'll get another kicker in the next portal. Relax
need 2 more OL, preferably a C and another OT. and definitely need a K.
If they could pick up a stud Center they could bump Hinzman back to Guard, his most dominant position and he could still be the backup Center in an emergency. But then that may cause Tegra, Siereveld, Montgomery, or some combination of them to jump in the Portal. They know they need to go somewhere to play to get noticed by NFL Scouts because they all have sports agents now.
Looks Intriguing
Fielding missed two chip shots against Michigan and naturally one against Tennessee. PLEASE GET A KICKER.
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Yup 👍 we need a better striker to get field goals at least 50 yards kicker !
I made it my business to check the temperature on some Tennessee feeds. Outlets of other teams seem to keep mentioning the so-called 20 million roster. We spent on roster retention. Only bringing in 6 players seems to elude the masses on the truth. We got two offensive linemen with experience and DIDN'T HAVE TO PURCHASE A HOUSE FOR EITHER. OhioState is calculated with its additions from the portal and people seem to lose their minds on the ones we do bring in.
Go Bucks!
Do we need another end if Hicks drops down?
Eleven Warriors film study host noted that OSU, who is know as a zone run team, DID NOT RUN ONE ZONE PLAY. Our genius coaches finally got their heads out of their butts. Just maybe they finally figured out that the over-reliance on zone put our O line at a disadvantage where our guys over the years have been consistently caught on their heels, surrendering leverage early and often by letting the defenders under their pads with the inevitable TFL and LOS ending up on our side of the ball. Urban Meyer noted the latter on BTN in a look at the Michigan game film. This has given the appearance of our big guys being soft over the years. On Saturday our guys were firing off the ball, staying under the pad level of the opponent, establish leverage against the defenders, resulting in control of the LOS. Note I did not say domination. That's coming if they keep it up, but the coaches have to stay out of their way.
Has anyone pondered the question why our best O lineman is a 3 star transfer Alabama? Could it be that Day and Frye did not have enough time to screw him up like the rest of our big guys? Montgomery was outstanding Saturday and Hinzman has been excellent, especially at left guard, so why have they been on the sideline for most of the year? Could it be that our genius coaches have been recruiting and evaluating starters on the stupid, bad habit developing, zone blocking schemes that our big guys have not been able to consistently execute for years, so they really don't know what they have in non-zone run plays. The waste of all that skill position talent in Judkins and Henderson drives me crazy when I think about it.
@@markgrissom welcome to the party pal…….have you been living under a rock ?
JT Barrett played 3.5 years over Cardale, Joe Burrow and Dwayne Haskins……Master Teague was starting over Trey Sermon……
I’m certain I can name over 20 examples in the past 10 years w/o hesitation……
Situation Normal => All f’d Up !
Our HC’s and their staff get paid millions and in return we get malfeasance, dereliction of duty, ineptitude, softness and laziness.
Ryan Day has failed to achieve any of his goals => this year and the previous 3 seasons…..and he steadily gets raises and new contracts.
Face it => we live in the Twilight Zone, so you better get used to it.
Ttun got 2 studs. Rb Haynes & LB Bowles smh
Troy bowles no way?
Hire le Charles Bentley!!!
If Styles and Hicks move up to the D-line => then maybe no players needed.
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For the love of everything Scarlet and grey get a kicker who can hit at least 50 yds
omg, that sweater.
Tacos!!!!🎉🎉
Sonny just started playing well and missed the Mullins tackle. Is he a high round pick at this stage?
Wonder if Michigan or Ohio will have a higher rated portal class. I think right now Michigan is still ahead with the signing of Justice Haynes.
Literally the only player in defense , who when they come on the field you notice in a bad way is constantly Kanu. Feels like he makes more bad plays than good and if he was heavily in the rotation next year I would much rather that be some of these portal players
IF Ohio State is going to play a 3 man front next they need to take several outside LBs/edge rushers out of the portal
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Wonder if Ig, n Quinshon are leaving. Hope they stay.
I bet Q stays. Maybe ig will too, but seems like corners are a little more in demand in the league
Iggy could raise his draft stock immensely if he comes back and cuts down on the Holding/PI Penalties. He has the attributes to be a stud lockdown Corner, especially with all the experience he has.
There need to be more fireworks from the Bucks.. at times they appear to be sleeping giants.. this team has everything but they need to bring fireworks fireworks
If Devin Brown signs with another school before the playoffs end, will he be removed from the Buckeyes immediately? Not sure how that works.
He said on X yesterday he's 💯 committed to helping us win a Natty.
A 3-4 defense in the BIG10 is not a good idea I could see it being used occasionally but never full time they keep recruiting 225lb DEs It can't work as your base defense but they will need another stud in the middle that can collapse the pocket
Get out of 1999. 3-4 multiple front defense is what modern football is run on. Michigan just won a national title with a 3-4 defense. Saban dominated college football with a 3-4 defense. And the infamous 2011 Bama defense only gave up 600 yards rushing all year. It’s still a top rush defense scheme
Nobody plays any specific “base” defenses all the time these days. They are all variations of a theme depending on what the given opponent’s offensive schemes and philosophies are.
Don’t get excited.
@@bucksncat1997 Michigan did not/does not run anything that resembles a 3-4. They are mostly a 4-2-5...with a lot of morphing.
@@mkwy8782objectively incorrect. They run a 3-3 mint front. Which is just the 3-4 version of a 4-2-5
Michigan and Oregon run 3-4 multiple, please stop talking football.
I think players are waiting to see what happens Saturday night. If they lost, Ryan Day was probably gonna get fired. He didn’t lose so they’re signing.
Yeah…tell your kicker you are being replaced during the playoffs and he will portal 5 mins later.
Next year Ann Arbor. GO BLUE!
Good luck against Bama in the Poptarts Bowl. Just don't embarrass the B1G.
@@roris5882Like Ohio did against Missouri in last year’s bowl game? Now that was embarrassing 😂
@@sheneedsme Exactly, don't do that.
Go Connor Stalions and NCAA
@@sheneedsme 7-5 is embarrassing stupid😂😂
The new seasons are long… mhhh injuries happen. Worry about the QB room. Will Lincoln leave or will he stay?
What? 👀 Huh? 🫣
They have bought every 5 star player now their buying all the portal players,man I guess Ohio st has a lot of money
Well if they are soon going to be required to spend at least $20M yearly on their roster, from the recent NCAA Settlement, they might as well start now and budget to be in the top tier to remain competitive.
How about a nice shirt? Is there a nice shirt underneath that tree with Birm's name on it?
Theses portal guys aren’t coming if they’re not gonna be a starter for the overwhelming majority.
Maybe, but if you were one of the top five tight ends in the country and you had a chance to play even part time for the Buckeyes and get paid… not a tough decision.
I don’t think Ohio state HAS to have double digit transfers just like birm said maybe another OL DL and safety I really can’t see nothing else maybe a experienced QB
QB: I really think OSU MUST get an experienced QB with proven track record in Portal - cannot just rely on 3 guys who have not played a meaningful snap yet‼️
If that was true, then we should just stop recruiting QBs out of HS. Everyone has to get their first start somehow. Our room next year will have two #1 QB recruits. Can’t ask for much better
What Happened to Isaiah World ?
Went somewhere else.
Oregon
SMH
Why nobody talking about QB how much faith do yall have in the QB room next year?
If that coaching staff can’t get the guys on the roster ready to play then we have a bigger problem
I’m still not sold on Sayin. I realize there hasn’t been much to see due to lack of playing time.
I guess time will tell.
@@jimmy5634 I like the freshman coming in I would like to see them add a QB in the portal
@ I don’t know how else you can be sold on a kid that was the #1 QB that won elite 11. Can’t be transferred Qb U gotta develop the younger guys
@@dearriusprice150 I feel you still gotta bring in some one to be sure nuin wrong with a lil competition
I hope Ryan Day gets an elite field goal kicker for Christmas. He may be on the team now if Rob Keys can develop Nick McLarty into an elite field goal kicker and weapon as a punter.
The team is absolutely moving away from using two true defensive ends that can be solid against power/counter, while also providing some pass rush. They will be looking for more 3-4 outside linebacker/wide 9 defensive end types (Abdul Carter) on the edge who excel at rushing the passer while being able to drop into space sometimes. Hicks will be used in a Jalon Walker type role, inside linebacker on standard downs and edge rusher on passing downs. Defensive line will be more 3-4 defensive end type players.
No, they aren't. They will run forms off all defenses. Their base will still be 4-3. You need to pay attention to throw coach and the games. No where has Day said they would run it as a base defense.
Our base is a 4-2-5 not 4-3
@@KieranElliott-kl1yk I know, and I never said it was a 4-3, OSU uses two traditional 4-3 ends, a 1 tech, and a 3 tech. Most 4-2-5 teams use two 3-4 rush linebacker types at defensive end, or one 3-4 rush linebacker type and a traditional strongside defensive end.
@@theonly_VT I said they will be multiple, the personnel will change. I don't think you understand what modern 4-2-5 defenses personnel looks like, nobody except OSU uses two big traditional ends anymore. The B12 adapted years ago and used 3-4 rush end types as their defensive ends because you need to be able to play in space.
12 or 13 is too many at least at one time . The culture will suffer . The coaches are very selective but I really think 6 , maybe 7 is plenty to absorb at one time .
Years of watching Birm and I've never seen him even begin to crack a smile or laugh. Now I know why, look at his clothes. I'd be miserable too.
Hes laughed when he's done episodes with Just Bill.
I think Austin annoys him sometimes 😂
Him and Austin are best friends @@drej1629
That is a glorious Christmas sweater. What a crazy comment!
We're possibly moving to a 3-4 defense next year....eh, I'm not sure how I feel about that.
A base 4 down 4-2-5 is far to easy to exploit in modern RPO heavy football, it's past time to join the Oregon, Michigan, Bama, UGA, etc. 3-4 multiple world. Static 4 down is easy for better teams to move the ball on.
@ThreadAndCircuses1 we struggle to recruit defensive linemen to begin with. You need 3 monster down linemen to eat double teams to free up backers. I think it'll be a challenge to transition. If it's not broken, don't fix it.
@@casteine No, you need 1 monster to play the 0 or 1 tech. 4i and 5 techs are way easier to find and develop than 3 techs or edge players that can stop gap runs and rush the passer. Moore and Houston can play 4i and 5, tweener types are easy to find.
Can you guys stop with trying to tell the coaches what players they need. They know more about what they are doing than you do.
JD. Pick Oregon. Everytime u take Ohio state they lose. Oregon in a blowout!!! GO BUCKS
It's called FOOTball. Get someone who can FOOT the damn ball. Current guys suck ... obviously.
Ohio State MUST add a bunch of good players from the Portal, or they won't make the playoffs next year. As they are losing 15 players that will be drafted
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