Thursday, September 9, 2010

Ohio State Football: Buckeyes and Hurricanes Set to Clash in C-Bus

9 - 11 - 10     vs. Miami (Fla.)     Game Preview     1 - 0

     The eyes of the college football world will be on Columbus, Ohio this Saturday when the Buckeyes host the Hurricanes of Miami in a game that is bound to have national title implications.
     Randy Shannon's Hurricanes have experienced a resurgence as of late, and they hope to make a statement to the country by winning a big game on the road.  However, this game appears to have an OSU win written all over it.
     Miami's quarterback, Jacory Harris, is prone to making mistakes when under pressure, and the Buckeyes, led by Cameron Heyward, should be able to apply the heat all afternoon long.  Expect Harris to make several mistakes that, in the end, cost the visitors a chance at the upset.
     On the other side of the ball, the Canes have a fast defense, but it is probably not disciplined enough to stop Terrelle Pryor and the Bucks' attack force.  It would come as a surprise if Miami could slow down Pryor, the running game, and Ohio State's deep stable of wide receivers.
     Some have made this into a chance at revenge for the Hurricanes because of the heart - breaking loss they experienced at the hands of the Buckeyes in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl.  The chances of the revenge factor actually coming into play are quite slim, though, due to the fact that, for example, Jacory Harris was only 12 years old when that historical game took place. 
     And so, Ohio State looks to have the upper hand in this match - up, and with the added support of the home crowd, the Buckeyes should take one more step on the road to Glendale.
Prediction
Ohio State 31, Miami (Fla.) 21
  

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