Okay, so I’ve been digging into the 1987 Ohio State football season. It was a pretty wild ride, to be honest. Let me tell you about what I did and what I found out.
First off, I just started poking around to get a feel for the season. You know, basic stuff like who the coach was, what their record was, and who some of the key players were. Just a general overview type of thing.
Getting a Feel for the Season
- I found out that Earle Bruce was the head coach. That name definitely rang a bell.
- They ended up with a 6-4-1 record. Not terrible, but not amazing either. Seems like a bit of a rollercoaster season.
- I also started to see some familiar player names like Chris Spielman, who was a beast at linebacker. Tom Tupa, the quarterback.
Then, I got into the nitty-gritty of each game. I wanted to see how each one played out. This was where things got interesting.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
I basically went through each game, one by one. I checked out the scores, who they played, and any major events that happened. Here’s what I found in brief:
- They started off decent, then had a tie and then things went up and down.
- Lost to Michigan, which is always a big deal for Ohio State.
- Spielman was a total standout, racking up tackles like crazy.
- Some games were super close, while others were pretty one-sided.
After going through each game, I wanted to see if there were any big takeaways from the season. You know, what worked, what didn’t, and that sort of thing.
Season Wrap-Up
- Defense seemed pretty solid overall, thanks in large part to Spielman.
- Offense was a bit inconsistent. Some games they looked great, others not so much.
- The loss to Michigan was definitely a low point.
- Ultimately, it looked like a season of “what ifs.” A few plays here and there could’ve changed the whole outcome.
So yeah, that’s pretty much what I did. It was cool to go back and learn about this season. It wasn’t their best, but it was definitely interesting. Lots of ups and downs, and some real standout players. It really makes you think about how much can change from one play to the next in football!
