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Tuesdays with Lori

Only the best interviews with coaches, players, and other football insiders. Lori Schmidt asks the tough questions and brings them to you each Tuesday during football season. Subscribe to this podcast using your favorite podcast player. Use the media player below to listen to recent and past episodes.

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Lori grew up in central Ohio; so while she has been covering the Buckeyes for almost a decade now, she's been watching OSU games a lot longer than that! She has also been licensed to officiate football. Lori can be heard on BuckeyeGridGuide.com every Tuesday, and is a contributing reporter for 1460 The Fan in Columbus, Ohio.

Feel free to drop Lori a line by sending your message to lori@buckeyegridguide.com

Saturday, November 22, 2008

BONUS Podcast!

A historic win over Michigan deserves special coverage. So we have a bonus edition of Tuesdays with Lori as we talk with defensive back Kurt Coleman following OSU's 42-7 victory. He's very straight to the point and very pumped up, so give it a listen!

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

This Week's (Special) Edition: A Trip to the Dark Side

Because there's nothing like OSU/Michigan week, we've got special content for you. And because our bosses would like nothing more than to drive up page hits, some of that content is being posted today, and some tomorrow.

(We feel bad using such an obvious ploy, so the Tuesdays with Lori staff will work extra hard to make your extra visit worth it. )

As for what we have for you today...

Coach Rich Rodriguez explains what Michigan's mindset is heading into this kickoff. What challenges do the Wolverines face? Does Rodriguez know what type of atmosphere surrounds this game?

Plus, there's a special ending to this week's podcast to get you excited for the 105th matchup of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

This Week's Edition: Looking at the Illinis

Thanks for your patience! Computer problems kept us from loading this podcast sooner. But we think you'll find it's worth the wait. We actually had a member of the offense, the defense, and OSU's special teams weigh in on the Buckeye's upcoming game with Illinois. Among other things you'll hear in this edition of Tuesday's with Lori:

  • What type of offense will the Fighting Illinis run against DB Malcom Jenkins and the Ohio State defense?
  • Has the Buckeye offense turned a corner? Find that out from TE Rory Nicol.
  • Kicker Ryan Pretorius tells you how coach Jim Tressel plays meteorologist.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

This Week's Edition: Taking on Northwestern

How did the Buckeyes spend their bye week? Will they have a different look when they hit the field against Northwestern? And how about those Wildcats? Are they as good as their 7-2 record indicates? These are all questions that Punter AJ Trapasso and tight end Rory Nicol answer in this week's podcast.

You'll want to listen to Nicol's answer about whether the Buckeye offense (ranked 97th nationally) needs an overhaul. Plus, Trapasso and I have a shameless shout out for the folks in the 43147.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Pryor Knowledge

The biggest difference between high school football and college football is the speed of the game. The most important difference is the impact one player can have on the outcome of any given kickoff.

A physical specimen like 6'6" 235 pound quarterback Terrelle Pryor could win games, if not single handedly, then close to it while in Jeannette, PA. The reality in Columbus, Ohio is very different.

Pryor has yet to learn that lesson. That's why he fumbled when ad-libbing Saturday against Penn State, deciding to run it outside on a called quarterback sneak that was meant to go up the middle.

That's why after the game, when Pryor was decimated by the loss, he mourned the performance...alone on the sidelines.

That's also why he blamed himself for the loss. The truth is, as receiver Brian Robiskie pointed out, "It's a team thing."

It's a very difficult line to walk. Players must hold themselves personally accountable. They must realize they have the ability to make a difference. They also must recognize that they are a part of a larger whole.

I think former Buckeye signal caller Troy Smith walked this line very well. He worked hard. His teammates also worked hard, because they sensed Troy believed them to be an important part of his success.

In all fairness, it was easier for Troy. He didn't come in with all the hype and expectations. At most, he was expected to backup Justin Zwick. He also wasn't a freshman trying to be a leader on a senior laden team.

But Pryor has something going for him that not even Smith did. Pryor's desire to learn is unmatched. There are many stories about him coming to Columbus and grilling the coaching staff about the playbook. He said he hung out with the seniors trying to absorb what they know. Even after interviews, he asks the school's sports information director how he did and what he can do better.

Involving his teammates more is something he can do better, something he undoubtedly will do better as he matures.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Bonus Podcast

OSU Quarterbacks coach Joe Daniels spoke to the media today and had, what I thought, were some great insights about signal caller Terrelle Pryor. He also discussed the state of Ohio State's passing offense. Those comments are presented in their raw form as a bonus edition of Tuesdays With Lori.

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This Week's Edition: Penn State Preview

The latest Tuesdays With Lori podcast has been posted. Give it a listen to find out if Brian Robiskie thinks the Buckeye football team is capable of passing the ball more than they do. Plus, linebacker James Laurinaitis and defensive back Malcom Jenkins have a scouting report on the Penn State Nittany Lions.

It's a very meat and potatoes edition. Hope you enjoy!

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