Oregon doesnt have a great defense.  If FSU didnt start turning the ball over, Im not sure Oregon would have really been able to stop them.  Will Ohio St turn the ball over as frequently as FSU did?  Probably not.  Oregon's defense will have to be a little tighter if not forcing turnovers.  

 

Even though Ohio St won, I'm still having a hard time believing they are a great team.  Bama was up 21-6 and looked like they were about to roll over the Buckeyes.  But somehow the tide turned, no pun intended, and Bama's defense broke a few times.  And like I said in the game thread, Bama needed Blake Sims to win the game, and he lost it.  The pick 6 was a killer.  And he just couldnt move the ball in the 2nd half.  He made too many mistakes.  The guy is just a game manager.  If Bama has a better QB.. heck if they had McCarron, they probably win the game.

 

Well Mariotta isnt a game manager.  Dude is a winner.  Take away the QBs and I dont think Oregon is better than Alabama.  But having the great QB trumps everything.  I'll be surprised if Ohio St can slow the Ducks down the way they stopped Sims.  As far as Oregon's defense, I'd make that kid Jones beat you throwing the ball.  Put pressure on him.  Make him throw with defenders all around him.  Too many times Bama let him hang in the pocket and make throws.  Always pressure young inexperienced QBs.  Always.

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