By: Will Frasure (BleacherReport.com) -

What “The Vest” wants, he usually gets.

Jim Tressel has always had a great amount of control when it comes to his Buckeyes. You can see it in his stonewall approach to the media. You can see it in his supervision of his players.

But the one facet of Tressel’s control that all Buckeye fans have become accustomed to is The Vest’s conservative, ball-controlling offensive attack.

It hurt him against USC. It helped against Iowa. But usually it leaves Ohio State fans wanting more from their offensive players.

The Rose Bowl game against Oregon could show a shift in Tressel’s philosophy. He opened up his offense and allowed Terrelle Pryor to thrive as a passer.

With an offseason of growth from players and plenty of time for Buckeye coaches like Tressel and offensive coordinator Jim Bollman to scheme, look for Tressel to step somewhat away from his conservative approach.

He already showed a little of it in spring practice and the spring game. With the potential the Buckeyes have, don’t be surprised if it continues.

With that said, here are five reasons that Tressel should ditch “Tressel-ball” and open up his playbook…..

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 5:33 pm.
Categories: BUCKEYE COUNTRY.

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