Comments on: Purdue Provides Opportunity to Repair Ailing Buckeye Defense

By: Alan (Previously Known as Not Alan and Previously Alan)

Alan (Previously Known as Not Alan and Previously Alan) — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 05:17:10 +0000

TPB-that was an intentional funny to see if anyone would catch it. You’ve got to realize I’ve spent my entire life post graduation in the medical field.

By: The People's Buckeye

The People's Buckeye — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 23:09:26 +0000

Alan PKaNAaPA, I love you… but… “disease free?”

LMAO

By: Alan (Previously Known as Not Alan and Previously Alan)

Alan (Previously Known as Not Alan and Previously Alan) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 22:43:48 +0000

Braxton is out on his way out of the hospital. Hard to believe he is disease free. Hope he is all good.

http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2012/10/20/1020-ohio-state-sidebar.html

By: Ed (Flabuckeye)

Ed (Flabuckeye) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:15:45 +0000

no worries Jim…….just glad we won. I have Direct TV, this game was suppose to be on ESPN2. But on my guide it showed it on an alterante ESPN channel. Local ABC had Va. tech/ Clemson …..and ESPN 2 also had same game. I called Direct TV to see what was up, they told me I should have gotten the game. Now some buddies of mine from work called me from Naples,Fla. 25-30 mins south of me……..they had the game. Frustrating none the less……especially seeing everyones posts on the Live Blog today. But during overtime…..waalaaa….the game majically appears on the channel it was suppose to be on……..so I saw the OT session.

Urban has work to do. And these are the times to address it……….

I would start by putting Adam Sandler on notice………

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:24:09 +0000

Thanks for stopping by Ed. What an emotional role roaster that was. Yeah, they won but other than the last two min or so, what a mess. I probably won’t get my post game post up until later tonight. I need to let this all soak in for a bit.

By: gulfportcarl

gulfportcarl — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:40:02 +0000

You can blame the defence for the high score’s, but somwhere in the mix you have to give credit to our opponents offense, just saying. Urban is right in saying YOU CAN ONLY LIVE ON YOUR OFFENSE FOR SO LONG. We have alot of youth on defence, and some of the more experienced players were watching from the sideline, with that being said Purdue has humbled even Jim Heacocks defence the last two years. Every team seems get up for the Buckeye’s, so I will wait and see, and hope for the best.

By: Ed (Flabuckeye)

Ed (Flabuckeye) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:17:10 +0000

Hi Ann,

Great read. I am visiting for first time ,from BBC site.

I lay our woes at all the coaches on the D side. Especially Fickle, even though Withers is assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator these are players Fickle knows in and out or should. And they should be giving 110% for him on EVERY play. Is Fickle a coach/buddy with these guys, is he respected? I say that because kids will be kids, I have a 7 yr old daughter…….you give her alittle latitude and let things slid on responsibilites …..kids will take advantage of you…….its thier age. As for some of these players on defense, they are apparently taking plays off ( according to Bradley Roby) they are getting too comfy with Braxton pulling all the weight. And thier mindset, and play is catching up and is being exposed. In a way its kind of insulting to coach Fickle by thier play this yr. He should be pissed.

Is this fixable, absolutely. Urban started that by addressing the defense and putting them on notice this week and showing up to defensive meetings unannounced is putting coaches on notice as well………thats Urbans job. We have the talent, its a matter of the light going on in these kids heads that past accomplishments with this program doesn’t carry on to year to year because you put on the uniform. You go out and make things happen, and if you don’t then you get replaced.

Remember, what conference Urban is coming from………..mediocre is not an option.

Again, great read