All in all, they're respectful of Ohio and know it won't be an easy game. Opinions are more mixed on Solich. Link from the "Audibles" Scout board.

(08-15-2012 10:18 AM)LealAndLoyal Wrote:  I'd say we're the underdogs. We haven't won a game in fourteen years.

Great comment on their board.

(08-15-2012 11:01 AM)OUVan Wrote:  

(08-15-2012 10:18 AM)LealAndLoyal Wrote:  I'd say we're the underdogs. We haven't won a game in fourteen years.

Great comment on their board.

That was funny!

They should be humble.

Many publications have the Cats rated higher than the Lions pre NCAA dropping the hammer. That being said the line being Penn State +6 still sounds reasonable given the fact they have solid BCS level athletes.

(08-15-2012 11:23 AM)huskiebob Wrote:  

(08-15-2012 11:01 AM)OUVan Wrote:  

(08-15-2012 10:18 AM)LealAndLoyal Wrote:  I'd say we're the underdogs. We haven't won a game in fourteen years.

Great comment on their board.

That was funny!

That really is a classic line!

(08-15-2012 11:01 AM)OUVan Wrote:  

(08-15-2012 10:18 AM)LealAndLoyal Wrote:  I'd say we're the underdogs. We haven't won a game in fourteen years.

Great comment on their board.

I'm sure the staff and players at Ohio know enough to avoid overconfidence .

The key will be how Ohio handles the crowd. This is an extremly hostile place to play. Been a while since Ohio played in that kind of atmosphere. Penn State is real good and it won't be easy to score. I think defense and special teams are the key. If Ohio can win the battle on special teams or atleast punt well and win the field position battle they hope to take advantage if Penn State turns the ball over. Ohio has to win the turnover battle. On the road you can't turn the ball over. If Ohio takes care of the ball it will be a very tight ball game. Ohio's secondary will need to make a couple big plays.