Brian Hartline's maturation (and hoped-for success) as Ohio State's offensive coordinator and play caller depends a ton on how much the quarterbacks prepare themselves to be ready for Texas.
In their current state of 8-20, with just two Big Ten wins after four weeks of conference play, even the minority fringe of Buckeye Nation is asking the obvious questions about baseball at Bill Davis..."What's happened?"
Like a Bill Murray movie, the Buckeyes lose late for the second day in a row, despite a career-day by Tyler Pettorini (above). USC swept the series with a ninth inning comeback Sunday, 10-9.
After a three-run home run by Trey Lipsey staked them to a late 9-7 lead on Saturday afternoon, the Buckeyes struggled with prosperity, allowing Southern Cal nine runs in their final two bats and a 12-9 win to take the weekend series.
An old lineup card reminded me of a different life, a different dream...my own, and those of former Reds' pitcher Frank Pastore., 46 years ago this weekend. A good baseball story......
