Offensive Performance (To View) in Ohio State's 16-3 Victory over Purdue

There is an old proverb about "Beauty being in the eye of the beholder." As one of 105,378 at Ohio Stadium yesterday afternoon, I would argue that what I witnessed by Ohio State's offense was nothing to behold. On five occasions, Ohio State was at or inside the Purdue 35-yard line and did not score any offensive touchdowns. Only freshman LB Etienne Sabino's touchdown return off a blocked punt prevented this game from being a 9-3 snoozefest, with Ohio State scoring on three field goals. Memo to Maurice Wells: if given the ball, please run to the outside. I do not care if the play is called to run through the interior of the line. At least when you run to the outside, you are running fast and you have a chance at making positive yardage. Whenever you carry inside, you are either thrown for a loss or at best no gain. Memo to Terrelle Pryor: I know you are a true freshman, and I am prepared for your true freshman growing pains. Here's the deal: when you drop back to pass, and are looking for a ... (link)