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Buckeyes make a statement

The Ohio State Buckeyes played on primetime last night and showed everyone in the country that they’re the best team in the land. The convincing and surprisingly easy victory in Iowa has left many people shaking their heads. Troy Smith and company displayed numerous weapons and ways to score.

The defense, not dominant, was good enough to shut down Drew Tate and the wide open Hawkeye offense. In the first half, Iowa was running the ball on the Buckeyes, but the second half proved to be a different story. The defense made critical stops and turnovers to preserve the victory.

The Ohio State Buckeyes continue to put distance between them and the rest of the teams in the college polls. I’m still amazed how some voters can put in “homer” ballots for West Virginia.

Buckeyes thump Iowa, 38-17

Is there anyone left who doubts that the Buckeyes are the #1 team in the country? Idiots like Mark May and Lee Corso on ESPN picked the Hawkeyes to pull the upset, but Ohio State took care of business with a convincing 38-17 victory on the road.

This should not have been a surprise. Troy Smith and the Buckeyes have proven time and again that they cannot be intimidated by hostile crowds. They thumped Texas in Austin and last year they pulled out a win at Michigan. On the other hand, Drew Tate was horrible, and the rowdy crowd in Iowa went home disappointed.

This was not a surprise. The Buckeyes now just need to take care of business the rest of the way until they face a very strong Michigan team in Ohio Stadium. Enjoy the ride!

Tribe cruises to another victory

The Indians got three solo home runs, two by Casey Blake, as they wiped away the Devil Rays for the third straight night. The teams had to endure another rain delay but it didn’t seem to matter as the Tribe eased to a 6-1 win. Ryan Garko, Victor Martinez, and Blake all had two hits apiece and Shin-Soo Choo homered for the first time since his grand slam in Boston. Jake Westbrook was solid once again. He allowed the lone run through seven innings as he earned his 15th win of the season. Westbrook, who finished the 2006 campaign with a 4.17 ERA, has a $6.1 million option for next season and after performances like this, it would be in the Indians’ best interest to pick it up.

“I expect [Westbrook] to be back,” Wedge said before Saturday’s game.

Baxter still ailing

Cornerback Gary Baxter will miss his second consecutive game this Sunday with a pectoral strain.

“My arm feels kind of weak, like it’s not a part of my body sometimes,” he said. “I’m doing everything I can to rehab, lift weights and get some strength.”

Cosey Coleman and Brian Russell were upgraded to probable and several others remained questionable but still participated in all the drills. Willie McGinest and Kellen Winslow, Jr. were held out parts of the team practice. Crennel has said in regards to those two that he wants to take it easy with them and make sure they are ready for Sundays and not do too much with them during the week. It would undoubtedly be a huge loss if Winslow and McGinest are unable to go but I hope the coaching staff is just being extra cautious with them.

BUCKEYE NATION ARRIVES

The Ohio State Buckeyes continue to be the hottest ticket in town. The Buckeye faithful invaded Austin, Texas in week two, raising ticket prices, filling hotels and even renting out the Longhorn basketball arena. This type of hoopla is expected in Iowa City, Iowa this weekend.

The game between Iowa and Ohio State is the biggest game of the week and everyone in the nation will be watching. College Game day is there and the game is scheduled for an 8 p.m. kickoff.

This weekend is why college football is so exciting and why Buckeye Nation leads the country in supporting THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY.

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