[NU Sports] OSU game

[SjT (Stephen J. Truog)]

> Anybody else excited about the OSU game?

Dunno if I'd jump *that* far ... they're still the
best team in the nation and will be angry and focused
after the close call in Illiniland.

> We not only have a defense.  We have a pass rush and
> a secondary that can

Well, Ginn and Gonzalez and the OSU line are a bit of
a step up from Iowa.

> This was the game I was hoping to see this year. 
> Both the O and the D
> bringing their best game for four quarters.

On that I'll definitely agree - we really looked sharp
on O and we took chances with well-timed blitzes and
some close coverage on D.

> I love where this team appears to be headed.  No
> more of this bend but don't

There's the big deal - you're right. Obviously this
season was a frustrating one of finding our way
through tragedy, new coaches and key injuries ... but
it looks as if Coach Fitz has guided us through. The
way he's done that -- especially after the huge
double-downer of the MSU loss and captain Nick Roach's
injury -- is just amazing. And watching CJ mature has
been fun as well. Having him healthy all this season
would have been a big difference in our record (at
least 3 more wins, IMO), and having him back next year
with health and experience will be key.

And I love the "take the run away" philosophy as well.
Remember that this year it might not work as well
because all of the Big Ten - save NU and PSU - had
their QBs back. But next year some of those guys will
be gone and we'll have to make the new guys prove they
can pass.

> We can play with anyone.

Yes - it'd be nice to show that against OSU and I
think we'll try hard, but toppling #1 is a big task.
More likely is that we keep improving and knock the
Illini around in two weeks to keep that trophy.

GO CATS!!!
-SjT

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STEPHEN J. TRUOG
sjtruog at yahoo.com
GO CATS!!!


 
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