......they hurt us in 3rd and long. My memory is not as good as it once was, but that is what has frustrated me the most in this series when Texas has won, they make huge conversions on 3rd and long.
So, if the trend continues, the key to the game may well be does the OSU defense get off the field when it is 3rd and long? The key will be, if OSU holds coverage, can the OSU DL get a pass rush and maintain containment and keep Heard from converting with his feet and keeping plays alive, our linebackers and safeties will have to be active and will have a tough job of tackling in space if Heard is able to avoid the rush.
At an 80,000 foot level, that is what I am going to be interested in seeing on Saturday. After that, it will be turnovers, can the OSU defense force a young QB in to several mistakes and get the offense the ball in plus territory.
So, if the trend continues, the key to the game may well be does the OSU defense get off the field when it is 3rd and long? The key will be, if OSU holds coverage, can the OSU DL get a pass rush and maintain containment and keep Heard from converting with his feet and keeping plays alive, our linebackers and safeties will have to be active and will have a tough job of tackling in space if Heard is able to avoid the rush.
At an 80,000 foot level, that is what I am going to be interested in seeing on Saturday. After that, it will be turnovers, can the OSU defense force a young QB in to several mistakes and get the offense the ball in plus territory.
