Every week, Eleven Warriors will dive into the mentions of Ohio State's coaches and players to bring you the #HotTakes and ramblings of Buckeye Nation. This week, we're looking at how excited many of you were for Urban Meyer's return.
Meyer and the Buckeyes made quick work of the Green Wave, scoring touchdowns on all six of their first-half drives to take a 42-6 lead into the break. And with Penn State looming next Saturday, it was primarily Tate Martell and the backups who finished Tulane off for a 49-6 victory.
But the story of the day was Meyer's return, and Ohio State fans were eager to welcome their coach back.
And it's safe to say he was happy to be back on the sideline. He probably spent the better part of last month getting kicked out of random Planet Fitness locations for yelling at people who weren't giving four-to-six seconds of relentless effort.
@ Urban Meyer
Welcome Back!! @OSUCoachMeyer #GoBucks #WinTheMoment pic.twitter.com/LuRNs83lGd
— Jaden Nguyen (@Jaden_Nguyen15) September 23, 2018
Welcome back Coach @OSUCoachMeyer
— Mister Kyle (@ohioitsKyle) September 22, 2018
A lot of you kept your "welcome back" messages simple. Others went... a different route.
DADDYS HOME @OSUCoachMeyer
— JM (@jackiemas_) September 22, 2018
Picture me grimacing.
Gameday #gobucks #freeurban @OSUCoachMeyer @GG_40 @Nicki_07 pic.twitter.com/9zFxnmcZWU
— Kelley (@kelleyesedlock) September 22, 2018
It was incredible to see how many people tweeted selfies at Meyer wearing their "Urban Legends Never Die" shirts. We're talking north of a dozen here. Was this a concerted effort? I've never been terribly trendy, but you know what the teens say — I guess it was pretty on fleek.
I just cried during the skull session. So good to have you back @OSUCoachMeyer cannot even describe my elation. @spinnershells @Nicki_07
— 9 UNITS STRONG (@Chitownbuckeye5) September 22, 2018
God I Love @OSUCoachMeyer.
— Jess (@Buckeyetxgrl2_0) September 22, 2018
Just cried watching him hug his players. I may skip the mascara till halftime
Man you people are emotional, says the grown man who welled up with real tears after the Cleveland Browns won a football contest precisely four days ago.
they open B1G play with Tulane, seriously?
— BSE (@BryonEnderle) September 22, 2018
Yeah Bryon, Ohio State opened conference play with a game against a non-conference opponent. That is and always has been how college football works.
Batman, Superman, even Jedis... They've all fallen but all could not be held down. Today is the triumphant return of a REAL SUPER POWER IN THE GAME! Welcome back @OSUCoachMeyer..... The #RevengeTour just got it's adrenaline rush!
— LeAngelo Barnes (@scarletpain78x3) September 22, 2018
That's certainly one way to look at it.
The best thing about being 3-0 is the chance to go 4-0. @OSUCoachMeyer #LetsGoBucks https://t.co/lCnCpZFisv
— Rene (@_charlotteRenee) September 22, 2018
I can confirm this is true.
Carmen is much more excited about Coach Meyers return than she looks. @spinnershells @Brutus_Buckeye @OhioStAthletics @FakeUrban @OSUCoachMeyer pic.twitter.com/XLTiOZhf9k
— Melissa (@Melmasten) September 22, 2018
Leo is ready for the game
— Amanda Renee (@Amanda_Renee_) September 22, 2018
Welcome back @OSUCoachMeyer @spinnershells @FakeUrban @AnthonyRothman #GoBucks #Buckeyes #OhioState #TheShoe #OHIO pic.twitter.com/mp4isWtKDI
It appears some of you are listening to me. For those who aren't, I'm really going to need more pictures of your dogs tweeted at staff and players. Thanks ahead of time.
Embarrassing how much JT held this offense back & even more embarrassing that @OSUCoachMeyer let it happen
— Andrew Kirschenmann (@AKirschenmann12) September 22, 2018
@OSUCoachMeyer @11W has JT ever had a half like this? pic.twitter.com/m3Wif3xZuT
— DJ Scinta (@DJ_Scinta) September 22, 2018
People! It's 2018. We need to move on.
Was @OSUCoachMeyer able to remember to show up #sorrey
— Joe Moore (@josephemoore) September 22, 2018
Showing this because I've never experienced "sorry" spelled this way, and I'm a sharer by nature.
Look whos back @OSUCoachMeyer pic.twitter.com/Gxmt8VVbcX
— Nick Opincar (@nick_opincar15) September 22, 2018
What I want to know — who's on the other end of that cord, and why are they trying to harm so many innocent people?
I'm so sorry baby @OSUCoachMeyer
— Mr. Right (@MDBaum44) September 22, 2018
What... did you do?
@ Dwayne Haskins
I'm starting to think some of you enjoy redshirt sophomore quarterback Dwayne Haskins. After completing 21-of-24 passes for 304 yards and five touchdowns — all within just five drives during the first half —the Twitter fingers were busy typing out some Heisman hype.
Long live Simba! pic.twitter.com/8x1FpU66PU
— Penn State Come Get This Beatdown (@216minor) September 23, 2018
If @dh_simba7 isn't a Heisman front runner now, there is a major problem
— Josh Mason (@jtmason22) September 22, 2018
304 yards 5 TD in first half! pic.twitter.com/JuuVwkhGFr
21-24 304 yards and 5 TDs in the first half for that kid @dh_simba7 pic.twitter.com/Wdhk8cV94d
— We Know Nothing (@WeKnow_Nothing) September 22, 2018
Is he in the Heisman convo yet? Lol 304 & 5 TDs in the 1st Half.@dh_simba7 pic.twitter.com/uK0ldp5dfQ
— Jeff (@EdgeTwin02) September 22, 2018
I knowwww it's against Tulane... But @dh_simba7 has over 300 Passing Yards & 5TD's... in the 1st Half..... #BeastMode #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/oUhv1ss32p
— Nick Paulus (@CLE_Paulus) September 22, 2018
Nick, you're getting props for using one of my favorite 10 gifs of all time. And yes, I do have a list. Maybe I'll share it one day if everyone unanimously decides to stop tweeting at coaches and players.
300 yards passing and 5 TD's is a great game for any QB. It is just a half for @dh_simba7 #GoBucks
— Frank Tate (@GeeFrank789) September 22, 2018
@dh_simba7 has to be on the Heisman watch after this week. pic.twitter.com/S5TvP3nvXm
— Colin (@ColinJRyan) September 22, 2018
300 yards? 5 TDS for DH Simba #BuckeyeNation @espn @dh_simba7 pic.twitter.com/HVQ8KhHgMP
— ZKE (@EdgeZach) September 22, 2018
I like how this guy also tagged ESPN.
Live shot of @dh_simba7 walking into the locker room at half 21/24 304 YDS 5 TD #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/cLybnkyIGq
— Berk (@camberkley) September 22, 2018
@ Austin Mack
Parris Campbell paced the wideouts with eight catches for 147 yards and two touchdowns, but Austin Mack had a solid bounce-back game after a rough outing last week against TCU.
Mack only hauled in three receptions for 32 yards, but he made a nice back-shoulder catch for a touchdown to close out the half.
This @OhioStateFB offense is on fire@dh_simba7 just tossed his fifth TD in the first half
— Midwest Sports Network (@midwest_network) September 22, 2018
(from Big Ten Network) pic.twitter.com/sCkEDMZxFu
Buckeye Nation was appropriately excited and supportive.
@Austin_Mack10 E+R=O
— NickSeipel (@nickseip) September 22, 2018
WAY TO RESPOND!
What a catch @Austin_Mack10!!
— Claire (@Claireminelle) September 22, 2018
Mack is back! @Austin_Mack10
— Matt Norris (@MattNorris10) September 22, 2018
Welcome back @Austin_Mack10 #osuvstulane
— Andrew Blosser (@Amb4805) September 22, 2018
Y'all he didn't go anywhere, but the sentiment is there.
@Austin_Mack10 what beautiful TD catch and beautiful throw by @dh_simba7 #GoBucks #Buckeyes 42-6
— #WonNotDone17 (@Buckeyefanohio7) September 22, 2018
Good to see @Austin_Mack10 rebounding from a tough week last week
— Dan Conrad (@dcosu18) September 22, 2018
RETURN OF THE MACK @Austin_Mack10 amazing #WinTheMoment #GoBucks
— Niki strapp (@strapp_niki) September 22, 2018
Never doubted @Austin_Mack10 for 1 second. Never. GoBucks
— CRE (@Buckeye_GuyO_H) September 22, 2018
That catch... pic.twitter.com/UGzeIoaeki
— Steve Schley (@Steve_Schley) September 23, 2018
With the local squad traveling to Happy Valley for a top-10 showdown with Penn State, I expect and look forward to all of your reasonable reactions on Twitter next Saturday.
