November 19, 2024

Buckeyes look to build upon first win after impressive outing


Dah – Boom! OSU Running Back Mike Weber (25) finished with 136 yards, with 18 yards being his longest run, in Saturday’s opener in Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes defeated Bowling Green (77-10) making a national opening statement with a blowout over the Falcons. (Photo by Gregory Lewis Jr./GLIMAGE) By Charles E. FarmerContributing Sports ColumnistColumbus Post In the summertime, Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer stated how much he likes his team, particularly the attitude of the players and their willingness to put in work, trying to get better.While there is an abundance of talent on the roster, many of the players lack significant game time experience. Even Meyer admitted he was somewhat anxious because he didn’t know what to expect in the season opener vs. Bowling Green.The dress rehearsal was over and it was time for the Buckeyes to show how they would react to facing a real opponent. When the primary leader of your football team has a “oops moment” early in the game, it can shock and scare a fan base. Perhaps those were the things Urban Meyer experienced when his starting quarterback JT Barrett, threw an interception in the first quarter, which was returned 63 yards for a…

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