Ohio State has become a pass-first team, much to the surprise of Buckeye opponents, says Doug Lesmerises.
View full sizeTerrelle Pryor drops back to pass against Ohio University. Passing has become the first option for the Buckeyes, thanks to Pryor's continuing improvement as a throwing quarterback.Welcome to today's edition of Starting Blocks TV, our Web video show about what's going on in Cleveland sports. Today's show is hosted by Chuck Yarborough and Branson Wright. Let's go to the highlights:
• It's a debate as old as football: Which conference is best? Ohio State beat writer Doug Lesmerises looks at the best in the SEC vs. the best in the Big Ten. What say you? Vote in today's Starting Blocks poll.
• Doug also talks about a story he's working on for Thursday's Plain Dealer about the shift in offensive philosophy at Ohio State. Terrelle Pryor's continued development as a true quarterback, and coach Jim Tressel's willingness to use him that way, is catching Buckeye opponents off-guard. Even Ohio University put eight men in the box last week, which is one reason Pryor was able to complete a school-record 16 consecutive passes.
SBTV will return Thursday morning with The Plain Dealer's Brian Windhorst. Windy will discuss the post-LeBron James Cavs, who open training camp next week. And don't forget to play our new You Pick the Winners Contest where you can outpick Chuck and Branson each week and earn an appearance on SBTV and a chance at a $250 gift card.