For the third straight year, we here at tBBC are excited to bring you a little give and take with other bloggers across the Ohio State schedule. In addition to guarding the border against invading scum, the guys at LetsGoRockets do an amazing job at covering both Toledo and MAC sports… huge thanks to JPH and L8N for representing the Midnight Blue and Gold with us this week, and you can check out our responses to them here.

Through one game, what has been the progression made at the wide receiver position. Bernard Reedy and Cordale Scott are highly touted. Have they made an impression yet to Toledo fans? Read More

Tags: 2011-2012, Across The Web, Dan Molls, Eric Page, Tim Beckman, Toledo
Categories: College Football, Ohio State Football

Now that we’ve had a chance to read and digest Jim’s game preview for the Toledo match-up, the BBC writers have come up with this week’s list of things they want to see.

Jordan Hall is back and ready to roll

Malibuckeye

- More of the same. Ohio State started out well against the Zips, but the Rockets will be more of a challenge.  Control and poise on offense, discipline and aggression from the defense.

- New wrinkles. Jordan Hall will be back… how will he be a part of the offense this year? Also, how will the Rocket skill positions enjoy their trip to Howard Island?

- Ebner Touchdown. We wrote about him, and he got a sack and made great special teams plays.  Would a score be too much to ask?

- No False Starts. Last week it was a backup… but “no” means “no”.
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Eric, Jim, and Joe Dexter return for another game preview! As the Buckeyes prepare for their next opponent, the Toledo Rockets, the crew talks about how the Buckeyes did against Akron, and what they expect from the Rockets. They discuss Toledo’s opening game against New Hampshire, and how they feel about Rob Ianello after his post game comments to Fickell.

Afterwards, Eric interviews Zach Silka of the Toledo Blade. Silka, a Toledo sportswriter, talks about the Rockets, how he feels they will perform this season, and his thoughts regarding this matchup with the Buckeyes.

All this and more on this week’s Buckeye Battle Cry Radio Hour!

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