Woody's rolling over in his grave.

Yesterday, the Hornless Rhino bemoaned that Tyrell Sutton was passed over by Ohio State, but the bigger question is and has been, "why can't the Buckeyes run effectively with a stud running back?" This isn't the typical Cleveland or Ohio State fan panicking after a loss. Let's face it, the Buckeyes have been coasting because of their superior defense and lesser opponents for years. Maurice Clarett was almost an utter aberration. Sure, they've had a few solid runners, but where's the game breaker been?

For a school that built its football legacy on "three yards and a cloud of dust," the Buckeyes' running game has been attributable more to the ability of their stud linemen to manhandle opponents than the power or break-away ability of their backs. I'm not naive enough to think that a power running game begins with a back rather than the hosses in the trenches, but why haven't the Buckeyes been able to complement power blockers with a true all-purpose running back?

Tressel's proven that he likes to coach a game featuring a crushing defense and a low-risk offense that moves the ball effectively. Nothing would help that more than a great running back.