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Lets look at the stats: 212 yds / game passing is not a myth, that is a fact. Should it be 300 yds / game? Sure, that would be nice, but Chance Nolan was not that QB. Gulbranson MIGHT be that QB, but he is a freshman with 3 games as a starter. He does have the receivers to stretch the field, there is no doubt of that. Another 190 yds / game come on the ground, which is more than most programs. That is a total per game over 400 yds, a very healthy offensive output. OSU has a long tradition of run-first and recruits / builds their teams and O lines around that concept. I can't argue with that philosophy as most winning teams at all levels follow it. But yes, the Beavs beat the Huskies if they kicked field goals when they could. Other games (Fresno State / Stanford) the aggressive approach has worked well. Live by the sword and die by the sword.

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