Ohio State Buckeyes Arrive in Phoenix for the Fiesta Bowl

Strategic Insights -

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer addressed the press after arriving in Phoenix with the Buckeyes, expressing his team's excitement to be at the Fiesta Bowl. Despite it being a consolation prize, Meyer acknowledged the importance of the game against No. 8 Notre Dame and praised the hospitality of the Fiesta Bowl. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes will face a familiar opponent in the Fighting Irish, having played them in a previous Fiesta Bowl.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ohio State coach Urban Meyer expressed his team's excitement to be at the Fiesta Bowl, despite it being a consolation prize.
  • Meyer acknowledged the importance of the game against No. 8 Notre Dame and praised the hospitality of the Fiesta Bowl.
  • The Buckeyes will face a familiar opponent in the Fighting Irish, having played them in a previous Fiesta Bowl.
  • Adolphus Washington is suspended and won't play, and Tommy Schutt has a broken foot and won't play, both seniors ending their Ohio State careers.
  • Joey Bosa and Tyquan Lewis are still listed as starters at end, with Donovan Munger, Tracy Sprinkle, Michael Hill, or Joel Hale starting at the other two defensive line spots.
  • Both quarterbacks, J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones, could see action in the game.

Statistics:

  • No. 7 Ohio State (11-1) plays No. 8 Notre Dame (10-2) at the Fiesta Bowl on Friday.
  • The Buckeyes have practiced at Pinnacle High School in Scottsdale since arriving in Phoenix.
  • Notre Dame will practice at Scottsdale Community College.
  • The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. on Friday and will be broadcast on ESPN.
  • The Fiesta Bowl is one of the oldest bowl games, first played in 1971.

Sources:

  • The Dayton Daily News (Dec. 28, 1971) - no longer available
  • The provided text