By now you probably know the score (37-17) and the fact that the Buckeyes have now tied the Big Ten record for Big Ten regular season wins. You probably also know that going into this game, Penn State had the most sacks in the NCAA but only managed to get to Beockman once.

You may also be aware of the fact that Ohio State won in one of the most difficult college environments as Penn State is now 18-2 for the last 20 games at home. But did you know that Boeckman threw for a career-high 253 yards or that the defense allowed only 134 passing yards?

Finally, you may have noticed that ESPN headline tonights reads, “Ohio State Pounds Penn St” or that another page on ESPN uses the term “trounce?”

I could go on like this but it might be considered gloating. Don’t worry, I’ve got plenty of gloating yet to come.

I thought this was going to be a game about defense but the Ohio State offense was the real treat of tonights game. The Buckeyes scored on every possession and did not punt the entire game. Boeckman was on fire. He was calm, threw amazing passes, scrambled nicely a couple of times and basically, dominated this game. The offensive line needs credit here also for providing him the time to do what he needed to do.

We went into this season thinking that we were going to be an unbalanced team strong on defense but lacking on offense. Tonight proved different. This Buckeye Offense has come so far since Youngstown State. If they continue to improve at the rate they have so far this year, by the time they reach New Orleans, they will be unstoppable.

Finally, I think we are seeing one of the best Ohio State teams that Tressel has coached. They have the motivation and the talent to not only do well this year but to be back again next year. They are winning big and look like a national championship team. Let the Mark May’s of the world try to justify a three loss USC in a BCS Bowl. Let fans talk about SEC speed. This Buckeye team is impressive. So what if the world doesn’t believe it until Jan.

This game was also a good warmup for New Orleans. If LSU makes it to the BCS Championship, they will be facing a similar crowd.

I am not sure what to make of the Penn State fans. At first glance, it appeared that they had actually convinced themselves that they had a shot. Personally, I can’t believe they didn’t see it coming. Sure, they got a lot of credit starting out the season, but what have they actually done to give them this confidence–beat Notre Dame?

On the other hand, it may have just been a good excuse for a party. I can’t believe it doesn’t hurt all the more to get that type of hype going only to be silenced before the end of the first half.

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