That's mostly because OSU DID live up to the hype. What's really bad, is that there were a number of times that they weren't firing on all cylinders. That may be attributable to playing so many second and third-stringers.
When they get their act together, they'll be truly gross - though complete blowouts will be limited by Tressels tendency to turn down the offense once OSU is up by more than 2 TDs.
I expected the Texas offense to muster rather more of a challenge to the OSU defense.
So did I.
Well the Northern Illinois gave us a glimpse at his coaching philosophy.
Get up early and sit on the ball and let your defense hold the lead.
Just think, there are only 2 seniors on that defense. They will be scary in the next couple years.