Tim Brando is terrible at his job. Look, I get it, in a huge blowout win, it isn't easy to create an engaging storyline for the general audience as a play-by-play guy.
But here's the thing: what was happening on the field was incredible. The athleticism on display for Ohio State was jaw-dropping, particularly on offense, and it shouldn't take a genius to figure out how to translate that into television magic. Instead, Brando frequently missed calls, mispronounced names, reacted slowly to key substitutions, and generally blathered vague praises of Ohio State that showed (as always) a lack of preparation and research.
Which is a shame, because the game was fun as hell and a million percent worth watching and understanding. It's just too bad that the main guy in the booth was so lazy in presenting it.
THE TEAM
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) September 18, 2022
Be back soon.. Great team win! https://t.co/oVDhwXsoHk
— TreVeyon Henderson (@TreVeyonH4) September 18, 2022
Trying to live to your standard https://t.co/kr7duUfv5y
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) September 18, 2022
To God be the Glory. 3-0!
— Mark Pantoni (@markpantoni) September 18, 2022
THE ALUMNI
I like this Hayden kid he has a little juice to him
— Adam Griffin (@yunggriffsays) September 18, 2022
Cant say it enough. But college football is just awesome.
— Dustin Fox (@DustinFox37) September 18, 2022
Really happy that OSU is getting experience against this style of QB. Itll help them later on in the season for sure
— Tyvis Powell (@1Tyvis) September 18, 2022
Wideout room so crazy sheesh
— Johnnie L. Dixon III (@YoungKing_JD5) September 17, 2022
Tyvis with the !! Thru the legs.. back back back back...GONE pic.twitter.com/TilNUdGp1G
— Timmy Hall (@TimHall971) September 17, 2022
Na Marvin you crazy for that one
— Johnnie L. Dixon III (@YoungKing_JD5) September 17, 2022
HOW WERE THESE ALL TAKEN AT THE EXACT SAME TIME???
Quad pic.twitter.com/MXR3y7Q8du
— Rob Oller (@rollerCD) September 18, 2022
Quadruple Script Ohios. pic.twitter.com/sT7CDz5UqV
— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) September 18, 2022
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) September 18, 2022
Quadruple Script Ohio at halftime. pic.twitter.com/8Q897GHtBs
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 18, 2022
Quadruple Script Ohio for TBDBITL alumni night pic.twitter.com/rsFjH9JeCG
— Caroline Rice (@carolinerice19) September 18, 2022
THE REST
Dawand Joness reaction to Ohio State walk-on running back TC Caffeys big touchdown run. pic.twitter.com/sk5aFM6f6c
— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) September 18, 2022
Jack Sawyer on Ohio State's defense:
— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) September 18, 2022
"I wouldn't say we've reached our full potential yet," he said. "We'll shake some things up here and there, but we'll be alright."
Ohio State finishes the game with 762 yards of offense, second-most in school history.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 18, 2022
TC Caffey scores a touchdown. His teammates are having a good time celebrating him. pic.twitter.com/h1eJw169MN
— Caroline Rice (@carolinerice19) September 18, 2022
Ohio State wide receiver Jayden Ballard scores his first career touchdown. pic.twitter.com/fNKKTVqaQx
— The Lantern (@TheLantern) September 18, 2022
Welcome to our town, to our stadium, our history. Check out this salute to some of our greatest running backs as part of tonight's halftime show. Full show link below. #GoBucks
— The Ohio State University Marching Band (@TBDBITL) September 18, 2022
: https://t.co/h6UNJFfKfO pic.twitter.com/PqEEflvJRt
Were sooaarring, flyyyinng pic.twitter.com/zI5VlGTKGS
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 18, 2022
For real @julian_040 x @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/X8mZ71r2bE
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 17, 2022
My team >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> pic.twitter.com/0GgvH4XUif
— Brutus Buckeye (@Brutus_Buckeye) September 17, 2022
Burgess Meredith voice: If you can catch a pig, you can catch a football! https://t.co/IZftyXlcr3
— Andy Vance (@AndyVance) September 17, 2022
Did...did R.J. Day just grab a small child that snuck into midfield and run him off to the sideline?
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) September 17, 2022
That'll do it for this week. Next up: Wisconsin, in a matchup of two offensive powerhouses, apparently? Weird, but fun!
- #3 Ohio State 77, Toledo 21
- • Buckeyes Bludgeon Rockets, 77-21
- • Injuries Pile Up Before B1G Opener
- • Buckeyes Show How Dynamic They Can Be
- • Ohio State Offense Explodes In Route Of UT
- • Ohio State Postgame • Notebook • Quotebook • Photos
- • 3 Key Stats • Five Things • Social Reactions
