Well, although I was forced to listen to the game over the internet, I’ve been able to piece together enough of the Troy State matchup to do a little post-game analysis so here we go.

What did we learn last weekend:

  • Tressel is willing to make important changes on offense and it looks like Pryor is the future of the Ohio State quarterback position. Pryor’s passing skills were impressive and he is taking the time to get the looks. His ability to move yet keep his look down field is providing second and third passing opportunities. Very mature for a freshman. If he can do this now, just think what he’ll be able to do as he continues to grow.

  • This has got to be tough for Boekman. No question he’s a team leader and he is definitely in a slump. He’s played better in the past and he still can. However, the pressure has got to be huge. When you’re competing as hard as he is for a chance to play, there is no room for error.

  • Any fan who booed Boeckman should be banned from the Shoe. As I said before, he’s under enough pressure and he’s a team leader. Booing will only turn the players the fans. He knows which way the wind blows - he doesn’t need the fans to remind him.

  • How about punter A.J. Trapasso! He was dropping them around the five like it was old-school Tressel ball. How I yearn for the old days when the punt was an offensive play and we saw hints of it last weekend.

  • The defense started slow against the spread and although the got it together in the second half, it still is a point for concern. Against a high caliber team, you don’t get a half to get it together. Play like that against a high caliber team and we go into the half in trouble. Against a high caliber team, we don’t have the second half advantage of depth and the ability to just wear them down. How much was good spread defense and how much was attrition.

  • Kurt Coleman made some impressive interceptions. It was good to see the turnovers

    • Finally, the win over Troy State puts the tragedy in the Colosseum behind the Buckeyes. It puts them back in the game mentally and there is no question Pryor’s play is a big part of that. It’s good to see that Tressel made the necessary change.