Thursday Bullet Points: Ohio State Continuous Improvement, Third Down Conversion, and CJ Stroud Update

After their most comprehensive performance of the season, Ohio State will be looking to maintain momentum against Rutgers this week.

Ahead of Saturday’s game, Buckeye’s head coach Ryan Day presented his latest weekly media availability Thursday afternoon, joining his weekly radio show on 97.1 The Fan and briefly meeting with the media to offer some updates. finals.

Day was also joined by running backs coach Tony Alford for the final part of the show.

Here are some important points.

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On performance against Akron

“Overall, I thought we had made some progress.
Day notes that with more reps, players feel more comfortable.
“In defense we were a bit more aggressive.”
Day notes that the state of Ohio “has found a pass rush.”

On offense, average 8.7 yards per game

“I think it’s the overall performance.”
“When you start playing against better competition, every inch counts.”
Day notes Ohio State needs to do better on third down and in red zone

About TreVeyon Henderson

“He’s had some big games so far.”
Day praises the offensive line.
“It turns great games into great games.”

Not everyone touches the offensive

“I think that’s part of being selfless.”
Day explained that you have to take what the defense gives you.
“We have good players all over the pitch.”
“Sometimes it’s just the way the game goes.”
“At the end of the day, if we score points, everyone gets theirs.”

About CJ Stroud

“I thought CJ had a good week at work, so I can’t wait to get him back on the court.”
“I think walking away was also a good thing.”
Day notes that Stroud got a chance to rest, but also to see the practice from afar, which he says helps.
Day also notes that Kyle McCord and Jack Miller got some valuable playing time.

About Harry Miller

Day says Harry Miller is out now
Day said the state of Ohio plans to “help him get back there.”

When converting to the third down

Day notes that one of the keys to third-try conversion is first-try success.
“A lot of the conversion at the third level is where you are at. ”
Day notes that third and short, they should hit 80% of the time. Third and medium, they should reach around 50 percent. Day said that even though you’re the best in the country in third and long term, you’re probably only hitting around 18%.

On the defensive line

“Win the line of scrimmage and go down blocks.”
“Beating a bloc head-to-head is essential. ”
Day said they had changed some things schematically, saying “we changed some of the looks”.
Day praised the defensive tackles “we had guys show up”.

On young and inexperienced players

“When the guys are in training it shows in the game.”
“Before the fifth game we are a different team than we were four weeks ago.”
“We are making progress.”

On the towers of Rutgers

“They did it last year, obviously.”
Day notes that Ohio State hit them back with a false punt last year.
“We have to be ready and be vigilant.”

About Rutgers

“They are a good team that have played a decent amount of football.”
“They played last season in the same system so they have a little bit of rhythm.”
Day said they have a good running game and are mixing in a quarterback run.
“Overall, it’s a solid team.
Day said Greg Schiano has done a very good job convincing his team to join.
Day said he was “very impressed” with the way they played in the second half against Michigan.
“They’re not going to give you anything.”

On training against a head coach you know

“If you train long enough, you are going to train against someone you know.”
Day said the program and the staff were different at this point.
Day said he had “a ton of respect” for Greg Schiano.
“Once the game starts, it becomes real.”

On tight ends

“I think all of these guys have different skills.”
“He’s doing a really good job blocking for us now. He’s starting to grow in that role,” Day said of Gee Scott Jr.

On the balance between family and working time

“I wouldn’t say it’s normal at all, but I’m trying to find the time that I can.”
“We obviously stay up late at night, watch the movie and make sure everything stays organized.”

On social media reviews

“It’s part of that type of situation. When you come to the state of Ohio, you’re going to be exposed to a lot of things, good and bad.”
“If you listen to that sort of thing, you value that opinion more than your own.”
“When you come here, it’s something you’re going to have to deal with.”

On Urban Meyer’s Coaching in Jacksonville

“I know he’s building something special there.”
“I’m going to watch tonight and shoot for him.”

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About Master Teague

“He did a great job.
“He got better. He got better in his vision.”
“He comes to work every day. Don’t complain.”
“He’s a grown man,” Alford said. “He’s minding his own business.

About TreVeyon Henderson

“He’s very serious. He’s very serious about this game and very serious about his craft.”
“He wants to be big. He wants to be the elite.”
“He’s always trying to take the edge and figure out ‘how can I improve? “”
“He’s not a flamboyant guy. He doesn’t talk a lot, he doesn’t say a lot.”

Which player is faster

“I will say Miyan, then everyone will be happy because we know this is a lie.”
Alford said he believes Evan Pryor could be the fastest.
Alford notes that “these guys can pick them all up and put them down pretty well.”

When picking up the pass blocks

“They have to be better.”
Alford said when five-star running backs come out of high school they never know how to block.
“They are improving. I just have to keep working on it.”

On the offensive balance

Alford said you’ll have to ask Ryan Day for the balance because he’s calling the coins.
Alford said they are not talking about the balance in the running back room.
“Really, it’s just when your number is called you are playing.”

Ryan Day Thursday Press Conference

On his comfort level with backup QBs: “I think it’s been a long way since these guys have been in games now, so that’s good.” Day says they will have to play more to get a “body of work”.
About Steele Chambers: “I think everyone in the program felt like he could be a good linebacker.” Day said, “What a great decision on his part. We are very lucky that it worked.” There were things about him that I think were special. ”
Day says TreVeyon Henderson needs to take care of the ball. Day attributes part of Henderson’s success to the offensive line. “I think he’s better now than he was four weeks ago.”
On having several players from New Jersey and New York: “Greg does a good job recruiting in this area. It’s always special when we return home, where we come from. Day says it’s an important recruiting area for the Buckeyes.
On Paul Rhoads: “I think he brings a great approach to our coaches… brings some experience to the table in this room.”
On using the shovel pass / throw sweep: “You’re trying to find a way to get it to rhythm.”
Regarding TreVeyon Henderson’s interest in stocks, Day says freshman RB invested in Tesla and was impressed with an interaction he had with him regarding financial management.
Day says that midway through Tuesday, CJ Stroud “made the rust go away” in practice.
Of freshmen in small groups, Day says, “It’s exciting to know that the future is really bright. … There is obviously some mentoring going on across the board for some of these guys, and that’s awesome.
“Establishing the race is critical. Day says the Buckeyes will focus on this development to “take the pressure off a bit” from Stroud. Day says the Buckeyes haven’t done that enough against Oregon.