Yep, they did well. I just wish they'd called one of the plays that Ohio couldn't defend for the entire game instead of one that had never worked the entire game.
But, Ohio cannot beat any good teams. Haven't since 2006! An inflated record against bad teams does not a good team make!
Ohio State Buckeyes
Saturday night, Ohio State played its first AP top 10 team outside of a bowl game since 2009. The result? A double-digit loss and Urban Meyer eating cold pizza on a golf cart.
The Buckeyes still don't have an AP top 10 win against a team outside of a bowl game since 2006.
"I think the intangibles are what's going to ultimately determine whether he's successful or not,'' Aikman told me. "Indications at least last year are that maybe he's a bit immature. I watched him during the (Aggies' 52-48 comeback win over Duke) in the bowl game and on the one hand you say, 'Wow there's some great leadership there.' And on the other hand, I saw some things that I'm not real sure I'd be that fond of.''
I asked Aikman whether the quarterback position in the NFL allows anyone --€“ even "Johnny Football'' -- to be "Johnny Goofball.''
"No,'' Aikman said, "you're not gonna be a goofball and make it very long.''