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12:55 AM Thursday, November 5, 2009

It doesn’t hurt that they have played Toledo and New Mexico State, but the Ohio State defense leads the nation in forcing opposing offenses off the field after three downs. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes rank 11th in first downs allowed and 15th in allowing third-down conversions.

	Total 3-and-outs	Per game
Ohio State	52	5.77
Florida	46	5.75
Texas	45	5.6
Ole Miss	45	5.6
TCU	44	5.5
Alabama	41	5.1
Tennessee	40	5.0
Arkansas	37	4.6
Oklahoma	36	4.5
North Carolina	36	4.5
Source: OSU sports information/NCAA.com

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The people who disrespect the Buckeyes don't even have a team in the top 25, or they might lie and say they like Florida or Alabama because they are number one and two. True blue Buckeye fans might be a little critical because we want the best for our team, the rest of you just flip flop week to week.

Ivan D King Sr.
10:21 AM, 11/6/2009

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Funny how Cooper's teams were all about offense. Where did that get them? people who complain about Tressel are one of the following. (A.) Not a true Buckeye fan. (B.) Jealous because their team is not as successful. (C.)Just plain stupid. GO BUCKS!

Jason
8:35 PM, 11/5/2009

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Dallas Dave.. It's better to remain silent and appear dumb than to open your mouth and remove all doubt..

billy
6:15 PM, 11/5/2009

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Funny how Tressel has nothing to do with the defense. Time for a coach that brings something newer than a 1950'style offense

Dallas Dave
1:15 PM, 11/5/2009

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The amazing part of those stats? Their defense had to play three fourths of every ball game because the offense for osu leads the nation in three and outs.

Old 54
9:29 AM, 11/5/2009

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