Northwestern @ Ohio State 1st Half Thread

[corbi296]

We need more pressure one way or another. Horrible schemes on defense can't stand to watch this s***

Bad schemes? How about our players try taxkling when they are put in perfect position.

Why do I even bother responding.

 

[NWFAN66]

No chase NW wins this game if Hank keeps rushing just 4 guys has all day to pass sooner or later someone is gonna get open

 

[DrillCat]

We had a good Mo going until McShe missed an ankle wrap. Gotta get off the field whenever we have chance..

 

[NUCat320]

Not one for Gideon's highlight reel.

Still, this one feels within reach. Big drive coming up.

 

[julescat]

I like seeing beer being consumed inside the stadium. Good idea! Let's do it in Evanston Dr. Jim!

 

[Windy City Cat Fan]

Not one for Gideon's highlight reel.

Still, this one feels within reach. Big drive coming up.

Not a good start on the KO return

 

[corbi296]

No chase NW wins this game if Hank keeps rushing just 4 guys has all day to pass sooner or later someone is gonna get open

The pass rush schemes are fine. This game would be completely different if we were making our tackles.

 

[Seattle_Cat]

What's with all of the missed tackles? Are the OSU players that much stronger than our guys? Our defensive schemes were fine. Our guys just can't tackle today.

 

[corbi296]

What's with all of the missed tackles? Are the OSU players that much stronger than our guys? Our defensive schemes were fine. Our guys just can't tackle today.

It's not just today. Has been a problem all year.

 

[NUCat320]

Are the OSU players that much stronger than our guys?

Yes.

 

[Deeringfish]

Thorson can really bring it.

 

[DrillCat]

Whoa. CT n Carr. What a duo

 

[corbi296]

Yes.

Tackling has very little to do with strength.

 

[ubercat]

Myers to Flatley..... Thorson to Carr

 

[DrillCat]

I like the aggressiveness

 

[NUCat320]

Tackling has very little to do with strength.

Breaking tackles does.

 

[DrillCat]

Holly ct

 

[Sheffielder]

I like seeing beer being consumed inside the stadium. Good idea! Let's do it in Evanston Dr. Jim!

Pretty sure he didn't buy that at the stadium...

 

[Deeringfish]

If we can go into the half 14-17, not to shabby

 

[corbi296]

Breaking tackles does.

Not in this game. It has all been a function of poor tackling form.

 

[Sheffielder]

Why are we always running it up the middle? Do we think Jackson isn't fast enough to get to the edge?

 

[DrillCat]

Let's get it

 

[DrillCat]

Why alviti?

 

[NUCat320]

Not in this game. It has all been a function of poor tackling form.

Godwin didn't wrap. But Weber didn't even react to the contact. Strength of Weber combined with improper technique.

 

[julescat]

playing alviti is absolutely stupid.

 

[phatcat]

Why are we always running it up the middle? Do we think Jackson isn't fast enough to get to the edge?

All of our wide plays are those stupid sweeps

 

[NWFAN66]

The pass rush schemes are fine. This game would be completely different if we were making our tackles.

Missed tackles aside ya can't let him sit back there for 5 seconds to throw. Sooner or later someone will get open. Which is what is happening Then we miss a damn tackle

 

[corbi296]

Why are we always running it up the middle? Do we think Jackson isn't fast enough to get to the edge?

Because that is what Penn State did to OSU successfully.

 

[DrillCat]

Unless if we have a secret pass play designed for one specific moment. Wait, we tried twice already..

 

[Deeringfish]

What's with all of the missed tackles? Are the OSU players that much stronger than our guys? Our defensive schemes were fine. Our guys just can't tackle today.

OSU players are just that much strong and faster than we are used to. What usually knocks a guy down doesn't always work on more athletic players.

 

[Sheffielder]

playing alviti is absolutely stupid.

IMO we've not seen him in enough games to say...if the dude is quick, he gives us the draw option and for all we know he's an ace on short passes...

 

[Deeringfish]

That was open but the pass was long.

 

[corbi296]

Godwin didn't wrap. But Weber didn't even react to the contact. Strength of Weber combined with improper technique.

Like you said, Godwin didn't wrap. If he does Weber is stopped.

 

[Alvious]

Now if the D can only stop them at the end of this half.

 

[NUCat320]

Good drive. Good decision to kick. I hope using Alviti is a setup for something more in the second half.

 

[Deeringfish]

IMO we've not seen him in enough games to say...if the dude is quick, he gives us the draw option and for all we know he's an ace on short passes...

The up side is that at half time they will talk about this new wrinkle that may never show again all season. But there is only 15 minutes to talk.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

If we can stop them defensively will win this game

 

[Deeringfish]

Need a pick

 

[WoodersonCat]

Why alviti?

Great question! What has our average per Alviti play been? Negative? Everybody on the entire planet knows it's a run. How can those plays ever work?

 

[DrillCat]

I want a fumble