Sunday Morning Quarterback (Discussing the 43-0 win vs. YSU)

When a score is as lopsided as the one Ohio State fans had the pleasure or witnessing on Saturday, Buckeye fans have little to be displeased with during the sixty minutes of smash mouth scarlet and gray football. The Buckeyes amassed an impressive 495 yards through the air and on the ground while the defense continuously stymied the Penguins, limiting them to a combined 74 yards. An impressive start to a season with great expectations. Minus the potentially significant injury to RB Chris Wells, which could be disastrous if it keeps him out for an extended period of time, Jim Tressel and the entire coaching staff seemed extremely pleased with how the game turned out. While the team should get a giant Buckeye sticker to symbolize their unified play, DTI has decided to make it little more specific and hand out six to the most impressive position units on the field.

Offense-

Quarterback- JT stuck to his word and played all three quarterback in the first half of play including heralded freshman Terrelle Pryor, whom did not disappoint. Todd Boeckman (14-19 187 yards 2TD) looked a bit rusty in his first game under center since losing to LSU in last year’s BCS National Championship. However, he did not make many mistakes and connected with wide receivers Brian Robiskie and DeVier Posey for two scores. He seemed much more comfortable in his second season as the Buckeyes’ top signal caller, looking for check-down receivers when the deep routes were not an option and running forward when he had open real estate, a great sign for those in Columbus. Midway through the first quarter, Pryor (4-6 35 yards) made his OSU debut to an stadium full of electricity. The 6′6 freshman looked calm, cool and collected in his game action, rarely making a mistake and sending the crowd into a frenzy when he tucked the football and showed off some great mobility on his nine rushes for 66 yards and a big 21-yard TD run. A true once-in-a-decade type talent, with the ability to run and pass at a high level, USC should take note early as he could prove to be a critical part of their attack on September 13th. Joe Bauserman (3-6 22 yards) might not have the luster of the previous two but he also possesses tremendous overall skill and maybe the best arm of the three. A former minor prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the red shirt freshman has finally found home at Ohio State. While he did not see the field a great deal, he is a natural and made some nice throws in his first live-action football game since high school.

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