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, fans basked in the glow of Dwayne Haskins' brilliance while drawing in an uncomfortable warmth from a defensive dumpster fire.
Outside of a few uncharacteristic turnovers, Ohio State's offense did whatever it wanted as it piled up 609 yards of total offense and 49 points in a 23-point win over Indiana Saturday afternoon.
The defense had another up-and-down outing, however, giving up numerous big plays and 406 yards to a Hoosiers offense that hadn't shown much firepower to this point in the year.
Buckeye Nation took to Twitter to vent. Let's dive into the mentions.
@ Urban Meyer
@OSUCoachMeyer please get a new LB coach for the love of god
— chris caswell (@JustC4S) October 6, 2018
@OSUCoachMeyer - schianos defensive schemes give away too much real estate... you cannot play against elite teams and give away this kind of yardage. https://t.co/6RztXQM9e0
— Legio XX Valeria (@buckeye_in_PA) October 6, 2018
Please give Justin Hilliard a shot @OSUCoachMeyer
— Peter Coffaro (@PeterJeffrey22) October 6, 2018
Right out of the gate, Buckeye Nation was after Meyer about his defense and linebackers in particular.
@OSUCoachMeyer Guess what you ass hat. TRT was inducted into the Ring of Honor at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Steve Spurrier Field, AKA The Swamp. A place your name will never be honored. You will never be a Gator.
— Jedi Clampett (@Mark_Johnson64) October 6, 2018
Oh and then a random Florida fan showing off his ability to hold an eight-year grudge. Humanity is amazing.
All ya timeouts in the first quarter @OSUCoachMeyer ?
— Chet Manly (@Canuts_) October 6, 2018
@OSUCoachMeyer bring back the POWER I
— Michael J Warner (@MichaelJWarner4) October 6, 2018
Michael. I need you to log off for a minimum of 72 hours.
But on the playcalling front, a number of fans expressed anger about the number of times Dwayne Haskins ran the ball — a season high seven carries for an uninspired seven yards.
@OSUCoachMeyer Stop running Dwayne Haskins!!!! Hes not an option quarterback and youre gonna get him hurt!
— Matt Harper (@cbusmick) October 6, 2018
@davebiddle is @OSUCoachMeyer a game manager or is he calling plays? Our offense looks like last years. Why is @dh_simba7 running? Where was the first 3 week offense?
— Larry Adkisson (@bigdaddyaddy44) October 6, 2018
@OSUCoachMeyer please stop having Haskins run the ball. Have you guys lost your minds?
— TJ (@TerraJava) October 6, 2018
.@OSUCoachMeyer stop running Haskins. TIA
— Deep State Enthusiast (@bcluxton) October 6, 2018
Stop running the quarterback!
MAYBE JUST ONCE RUN A SNEAK. YOU JOKE @OSUCoachMeyer
— Westin Appleton (@westinappleton) October 6, 2018
Dear Mr @OSUCoachMeyer
— Buckeye Cari (@BuckeyeCari) October 6, 2018
Why dont you ever use the QB sneak? Line up under Michael Jordan and let Haskins just move forward. They are huge and only have to go a yard, not like in the shotgun where they have to go seven. Or, try throwing the ball?
Love,
Buckeye Fans Everywhere
Run the quarterback!
Y'all are hard to keep up with.
And now we turn our attention to those of you who don't believe Meyer is a good coach anymore.
You win this huge game a week ago and for the second year in a row you look like hot garbage....@OSUCoachMeyer you have lost it
— #BeatIU (@Wilkes_Booth15) October 6, 2018
Why does Urbs keep looking like he's just dodging cardiac events every game that he's on the sideline??? EVERY PLAY. That can't be mentally healthy for these boys that look at him as a father figure. #GoBucks @OhioStateFB @OSUCoachMeyer
— Isaac G. (@Iceman5star) October 6, 2018
@OSUCoachMeyer @spinnershells Urban how about you stop spending the whole game like this on the sideline. Maybe pretend to have some energy. Your team and the fans see it. I'm a big fan but it's old. pic.twitter.com/6lfNI7Wi9T
— Snickers (@d_lingo73) October 6, 2018
Didn't expect posture lessons in this week's B-@-tle Cry but here we are. But the critics turned to caregivers after Meyer was seen kneeling on the sideline holding his head.
Hoping @OSUCoachMeyer is ok? Was grabbing his head and went down to one knee. Prayers going up!!#PrayForUrban
— prOpHetIc One (@BuckingPunisher) October 6, 2018
Omg, please be okay @OSUCoachMeyer!! That just made my heart drop..... Im praying!! #BuckeyeNation
— Fake Shelley Meyer (@FakeUrbansWife) October 6, 2018
@OSUCoachMeyer coach, are you alright?
— Drew Ashcroft (@Buckeyebred101) October 6, 2018
Coach, are you alright? I love tweets like this. As if Drew constantly has interactions with Meyer on Twitter and he fully expects a response. Don't stop believing.
Dear @OSUCoachMeyer this is a hard game to watch. Im disappointed with the holding that cost us so many yards. Were better then this. Please tell the boys this mom wants them to play fair and to their best ability not cheap shots and descraceful low blows. Always a buckeye!
— Sara Sparkles (@sparkles_317) October 6, 2018
@OSUCoachMeyer dont forget golf on Thursday coach
— Mohammed Alsawalha (@Mohamme67148476) October 6, 2018
@ Greg Schiano
Buckeye Nation had some words for defensive coordinator after a sloppy performance.
U up? @OSUCoachSchiano
— Sam Marsdale (@Real_SamMars) October 6, 2018
#23 has cement shoes on. Also takes terrible angles. Fix this coach #dbu #GoBucks
— Pyro Welding (@maddog022) October 6, 2018
@HangOn_Sloopy @OSUCoachSchiano Im not really sure why the defensive coaching staff cant see they need EXTENSIVE tackling practice. Over and over and over they cannot tackle
— Stumpy (@sarge38a) October 6, 2018
Do we fire @OSUCoachSchiano? His defense is ranked in THE HUNDREDS. Thats inexcusable
— Derek Pentenburg (@derekpentenburg) October 6, 2018
#WellActually Ohio State doesn't rank below No. 62 in any major defensive statistical category, but facts shmacts.
@OSUCoachSchiano is a awful defensive coordinator!
— Fink (@Fink__505) October 6, 2018
@OSUCoachSchiano get your guys together. Like what the heck. #GoBucks
— Seaton Dasher (@TheRealSeaton) October 6, 2018
The Buckeyes are playing like they just assume theyre going to win. @OSUCoachSchiano needs to earn his salary in a hurry. Ridiculous
— Damon Hicks (@damonhicks) October 6, 2018
@OSUCoachSchiano your defense sucks
— #BeatIU (@Wilkes_Booth15) October 6, 2018
@OSUCoachSchiano Our DBs are terrible. This IU game video review is going to make you sick.
— Audit Ninja (@Audit_Ninja) October 6, 2018
@OSUCoachSchiano @URBAN RYAN DAY NEEDS TO BE MORE IN CHARGE PROBABLY ON D. SCHIANO IS NOT MAKING IT HAPPEN. THE DEFENSE WILL LOSE THE GAME IN THE NEXT 3 WEEKS; IF NOT TODAY V. INDIANA
— Stumpy (@sarge38a) October 6, 2018
Man there's a lot to unpack here. So Stumpy wants offensive coordinator Ryan Day to take over the defense in addition to his regular duties, and if not, the Buckeyes will lose to either Minnesota, Purdue or winless Nebraska. Got it.
My favorite part, however, is that he tweeted @Urban as well, who is some dude with a private account and no followers.
@ Dwayne Haskins
@dh_simba7 hey 7, its my birthday today. I turn 25. Please dont overlook IU. That's all I want for my birthday. #BeatIU by 50. #letsgobucks #HaskinsforHeisman
— Ben Kerr (@Ben_Kerr11) October 6, 2018
What a weird birthday this dude must've had.
Hey @dh_simba7 youre great at QB and all but what is your skin care routine, I need help
— insomnia thoughts (@johnjoyce27) October 6, 2018
Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State quarterback and skin care consultant.
.@dh_simba7 out here throwing darts. @YoungKing_JD5 hauls in the dime for the 40-yd @OhioStateFB TD: pic.twitter.com/NPVGewikub
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) October 6, 2018
That is a pretty pretty football. @dh_simba7
— Dylan Scott (@DylanScottNYC) October 6, 2018
That was an nfl throw
— B (@littlevotto) October 6, 2018
Heisman throw?
— Brett McMurphys Mustache (@BrettMustache) October 6, 2018
Well which was it, an NFL throw or a Heisman throw? I need to know.
@dh_simba7 is playing lights... best offense @OhioStateFB has had since 2012. #GoBucks
— David Lilenfeld (@DavidLilenfeld) October 6, 2018
Haskins was playing lights.
— robsavageee (@robsavageee) October 6, 2018
I don't know if Rob understands what a dumpster fire represents on the Internet. It's cool though. Memes are hard.
After this week may be a good week to grab @dh_simba7 on those Heisman odds
— Ashwin (@schwincat05) October 6, 2018
Well he has the second-best odds in the country, so technically this is correct?
Dear @DangeRussWilson please teach our boy @dh_simba7 how to slide like a baseball player, he scaring me everytime hes going down.
— Steven Titus (@steventitusjr) October 6, 2018
Now @dh_simba7 Haskins is 31 of 42, 434 yards, and school record-tying 6 TD passes. Guiton and Barrett also threw for 6 a while ago.
— Tim May (@TIM_MAYsports) October 6, 2018
Mood@dh_simba7 pic.twitter.com/CQYmKXEsfQ
— Cameron (@Ugly_Cam) October 6, 2018
All hail the GOAT.
