Observations on the First Saturday

August 30th 2008... What day was that again? Oh yeah, the day that I was on my couch from the start of gameday to the late night post game show. I was taking in exactly what I; we, have been yearning for for the past 9 months. For some on this site, vengence was due, and the savior for future prominence goes by a simple, 'B-O.'
For others, declaration of a message that has failed to be heard around the country for the past 2 januarys looks like it might finally be knocked into some people's head, that is once they look up and see a 6'5 gazelle with a red jersey that simply says Pryor on the back trampling over them for 6.
This August day really breathed new life into a lot of people. Let me first start with the Buckeyes.
Saying new life has been breathed into these fans isnt entirely true. I meen, they have appeared in the National title twice in the past 2 years; that's pretty good as far as I am concerned. However, seeing Terrele Pryor's debut really made me, a husker fan, joyous for all the buckeye faithful across the land. And not only is it a static reassurance for these fans, but the fact that Rich Rodriguez' squad went down that hard, to a bunch of 'Utes", (Attempted My cousin Vinny reference) probably sends a gleaming smile that stretches from tressel's face all the way to chicago.
Now, success was clearly evident and expected for the buckeyes, so I am going to leave this topic alone, that is until the trojan hore comes rollin' their way. Theres a stampede awaitin on both ends, I just hope Chris Wells is back in time to hurdle over USC's amazing linebacking core.
Ahh, the huskers. Children of the Corn. THe Blackshirts...? Or at least thats what Pelini told us they would be.
Don't get me wrong, watching the run defense was absolutely stellar. Cody Glenn shocked many with his blazing quickness all around the filed. Zach Potter even stepped up and impress me. He reminded me of a certain Jay Moore that used to squat down on the very same line not to long ago.
However, i still see some holes that NEED to be filled, if this Defense even thinks about stopping #9 from te middle of nowhere missouri.
Just a guy by the name of Jeremy Maclin. No big deal.
Watching Matt O'Hanlon get used like a rag doll on a couple plays wasnt as depressing as watching Cody Glenn have to chase down a Bronco receiver, which was a blown coverage by Larry Asante. I have not seen much out of Asante in the past year, and yeah I know, it's only a year, but come on.
Growth buddy, growth.
Missed open-field tackles and blown coverages seem to be the name of the game Asante has been playing. He is my dissapointment of the week, which you will see at the bottom of my weekly opst every sunday.
Now I am not resting the entire 24 points in Asante's hands. My note is, this D-Line needs to put the pressure on.
Period.
Hiller had way to much time, which then created those 25+ yard receptions for the broncoes.
Watching Dillard bust through the line was aweosme, but why didnt we ever see Turner in Hiller's face?
Barry Turner is one player that I have not seen progress at all since his freshman year.
Freshman year, he was all over the filed. Ever since then, non-existent.
Enough of the Defense, we won, thats all that matters.
Now, let me avert your eyes and ears to the offense for a seond.
Passing Offense- Stellar.
Running Offense- Not so stellar.
I thought Lucky's performance was sparked here and there with what looked like an all american running back. However, there seemd to be nothin doin' for #5 for the majority of the game.
I am not to worried though, I am sure that Bo saw what he needed to see, and is changing stuff up for san jose state.

Player of the week: Joe Ganz
Dissapointment of the Week: Larry Asante
Surprise of the Week: Cody Glenn
Who I want to see more of: Menelik Holt.

Unfortunately I did not get soo the Ohio ST. game, so I am unable to provide valid input. AThat's all of my ramblings, It's now off to the John McCain rally for me.

-GO BIG RED- (Both of them)