Beanie Wells Shines But OSU Struggles Versus Opponent
OSU sophomore tailback Beanie Wells rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown, delivering the lone bright spot for the Buckeyes as most starters failed to produce on the field.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 2008
Page
7
OSU sophomore tailback Beanie Wells rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown, delivering the lone bright spot for the Buckeyes as most starters failed to produce on the field.
Ohio State quarterback Jodd Boeckman passed for over 200 yards and two touchdowns but coughed up four fumbles one lost, and threw two interceptions including one that set up an LSU score. He failed to lead as the rally fell short on the scoreboard.
Chris Assenheimer reports LSU seized momentum after Ryan Pretorious' 35-yard field goal attempt was blocked in the second quarter. The miss sparked 21 unanswered points for LSU, turning a potential Ohio State lead into a 31-10 advantage early in the third quarter.
Ohio State opens with a 7 point drive capped by Chris Wells 65 yard TD run. Pretorius adds extra point. OSU leads 10 0 after a 25 yard field goal. Colt David hits a 32 yard FG as LSU answers. Third score comes on a 14 play 65 yard drive with Boeckman pass to Laine setting up 10 3. LSU trailed 10 3.
LSU coach Les Miles defends the current system while Ohio State coach Jim Tressel says he has shifted his stance since his OSU tenure. Buckeyes linebacker James Laurinaitis weighs pros and cons and outlines his upcoming pro decision after discussing with family and former teammates. The piece notes OSU’s 52-11 since 2003, upcoming schedule, and a crowd leaning 70-30 for LSU at the Superdome.
LSU quarterback Matt Flynn threw four touchdowns and led a dominant second quarter as Ohio State’s defense failed to contain the Tigers. Flynn finished 19 of 27 for 174 yards, while LSU converted on 11 of 18 third downs. Miles secured his first national crown. OSU suffered 5 personal fouls and a costly block in the game.
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