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Coleman and Homan lead Ohio State to 31-13 win over Wisconsin
COLUMBUS — Led by another stand-out defensive effort — a jarring performance highlighted by the play of two Miami Valley products, safety Kurt Coleman from Northmont High and linebacker Ross Homan from Coldwater — Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 31-13 Saturday at Ohio Stadium.
With just under four minutes let in the first quarter, Coleman — who missed last week’s game at Indiana because of a Big Ten suspension for a late hit against Illinois — intercepted Badgers’ quarterback Scott Tolzien and returned the ball 89 yards for the Bucks first touchdown of the day.
It was the fifth longest interception return for a score in OSU history.
In the third quarter Bucks junior safety Jemale Hines intercepted Tolzien and returned the ball 32 yards for a score.
It was the first time since September 23, 2006 — against Penn State — that the Bucks returned two interceptions for touchdowns.
Although his day wasn’t quite as dramatic, Homan — who two weeks ago left the Illinois game early with a slight concussion — had his most prolific peformance as a Buckeye tackler. Along with 15 tackles, he had two sacks.
Coleman had 14 tackles.
A week ago, as his OSU teammates were thumping the Hoosiers in Bloomington, Coleman — not allowed to travel with the Bucks because of his much-debated suspension — was back in Dayton helping his little sister Cassie celebrate her 13th birthday.
Saturday, after gathering the ball in on his pick, Coleman cut to the right side of the field, picked up some blockers, briefly tight-roped the sideline and then outsprinted the Badgers to the end zone.
As soon as he crossed the goal line, he pointed to the heavens, then was mobbed by his teammates.
Although Wisconsin amassed twice as many total yards as the Bucks — 368 to 184 — and had a whopping advantage in time of possession ( 42:47 to 17:13), Ohio State dismantled the Badgers with big plays. Ray Small returned a kick-off 96 yards for a score in the third quarter to go with the two interception returns for TDs.
OSU quarterback Terrelle Pryor added a 32-yard touchdown pass to DeVier Posey in the third quarter and Bucks kicker Aaron Pettrey had a 32 yard field goal in the fourth quarter.
The Buckeyes — ranked No. 9 — are now 5-1 and may go up in the rankings with the convincing victory over Wisconsin, which came into the game 5-0.
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By Jim
October 13, 2009 10:30 AM | Link to this
Yes, the offense didn’t look great. But to say it would have been a loss is a ridiculous comment. The game has three phases for a reason. Defense wins championships remember?
By Sleepyhead
October 11, 2009 5:35 PM | Link to this
Pryor is horrible!!! Is this guy really a qb or just pretending to be one? One would think that a School like Ohio State could find a quality kid to play quarterback! I think all of the preseason HYPE has gone to his BIG HEAD!!! Go BUCKS!
By kurt
October 11, 2009 1:39 PM | Link to this
Pryor needs to quit doing his impersonation of Fred Astaire and just RUN—-dancing is for AFTER the game
By Fred E.
October 11, 2009 10:17 AM | Link to this
Pryor’s poor play can be attributed to a weak offensive line,weak reciever routes and his inability to read defenses quickly! He is just too indecisive at QB to be effective!
By Bruce
October 11, 2009 9:30 AM | Link to this
Maybe collards should proofread his comments
By collards
October 11, 2009 8:21 AM | Link to this
Tom, Pryor’s pass was at the end of the second quarter and not the third as yo wrote. Please quit tooting the horn of locals and correctly report the game. In this age of radio and directtv, must of us have seen or heard the game. One expects profreading of stories even if you are hurried.
By old dude
October 10, 2009 10:46 PM | Link to this
Convincing win?? I am convinced that they have a guy at QB at osu that does not have a clue to what he is supposed to be doing. I showed time and again today. Without the defense and special teams that’s a 13-7 loss. If they dont get that guy’s head straight they are looking at a 7-4 season. The offense just stunk up the show.
By chris
October 10, 2009 9:29 PM | Link to this
Up in the rankings? I expext that they will move all the way “up” to 15 after another win. But, after watching the offense I am not sure they should go up beyond their spot at 9. Taking away the offensive & special team scoring OSU lost the game 10 to 13. This is probably the worst the offense has looked so far.
By UC fan
October 10, 2009 7:09 PM | Link to this
GO BEARCATS !!!!!