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Posted By: candyman92 College Football Discussion - 01/08/15 11:59 AM
I think the magic number for Ohio State to win is to keep Oregon under 40 points. Our offense is more than good enough to keep up, but I don't ever feel comfortable in shootouts. Our pass rush needs to be effective in this game as well.

I also expect Dontre Wilson to make his presence known either on special teams or on a trick play. I bet he scores at least 1 TD.
Posted By: ThatGuy Re: College Football Discussion - 01/08/15 12:06 PM
While the idea of getting people motivated for the National Championship seems silly..

After the Wisconsin game, and the idea that OSU still possibly didn't "deserve" to be in the Final 4.. and then taking it to the #1 team in the country..

That's a lot of emotion that was expelled.. And now all week the OSU players have been hearing about how good they are..

I'm not saying they're going to come out completely flat and get blown out.. I think it's going to be a great game..

I could see it going either way by multiple scores.. In the event that one team pulls away late, and the other one maybe forces something and gives up another score..

Hopefully it's a great game so I'm not just sitting waiting for the Age of Ultron trailer..
Posted By: DIEHARD Re: College Football Discussion - 01/08/15 03:53 PM
Hate to agree with a Michigan fan, but you're right.

I think OSU's biggest challenge will be getting up for this game. The win over Alabama felt like a National Title game and they are hearing all the praise. Finally getting the SEC monkey off their backs, I think a letdown is probable. In other words, OSU's win over Bama had a lot more meaning than Oregon's win over FSU.

This falls directly on Urban to get them ready. I'm not saying he can't do it but this is what worries me most.
Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/08/15 04:47 PM
same here. after the game, the Oregon players were already set upon the next game. the Buckeye players were saying things like "we are good enough" and that's great for the moment, but I hope that they were able to drop it quickly.

then again, we might have had 2X the practice time that Oregon did due to a NCAA mix-up on pushing the Nat'l Title game back, so we had more time to drill that out of the team.
Posted By: YTownBrownsFan Re: College Football Discussion - 01/08/15 05:04 PM
Meyer knows what it takes to win a Championship. Sometimes you need to build up a team that has been torn down by almost everyone outside of the program, just so they believe that they belong. Face it, they were down to their 3rd string QB, and no one gave them any chance to even win their final game of the season or their conference championship,let alone knock off #1 Alabama. Yet they did exactly that.

I think that he will have the team properly prepared, physically and mentally, for the challenge ahead.
Posted By: Punchsmack Re: College Football Discussion - 01/08/15 08:46 PM
I think it can work the other way too. Oregon was ranked #2 behind Bama, they have the Heisman winner, they beat the tar out of FSU, and they're the favorite again.

Bama might have been OSU biggest mental hurdle, but Oregon could be overconfident too.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/08/15 09:42 PM
if I'm Oregon this is how I defend OSU. These are our basic plays- bubble screens, 50/50 deep balls, shuttle passes, hand off the jet sweep, hand off for a straight ahead dive or QB draw.


Now here's what makes it hard to stop. Stopping Zeke is the #1 priority. If Oregon can't stop him, they need to just say "f it" and make the game a shoot out. Also, do NOT play zone versus Cardale. Cardale picked Bamas zone apart because he could rifle passes in the holes. Michael Thomas and Evan Spencer are incredibly intelligent and they find the weak spots.

But here's the problem when you play man to man-

Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/08/15 09:52 PM
Both defenses have been playing at a high level especially in the later portion of the season.

Neither defense should be able to stop the other team's offense.

Bet the over.
Posted By: GratefulDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/09/15 06:31 PM
Posted By: CHSDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/09/15 06:39 PM
Chris Brown, best football writer currently, wrote about Urban's offense evolving with the help of Oregon.

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/colleg...herman-offense/
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/09/15 07:45 PM
Coach Tressel is getting inducted into the 2015 College Football Hall of Fame. Will be on the field for the coin toss Monday.


3rd & 7 or longer Oregon converts only 29%. If it's 3rd & 6 or shorter Oregon converts 29%.
Posted By: ThatGuy Re: College Football Discussion - 01/09/15 09:54 PM
So.. they convert 29% of all 3rd downs? Or was that a typo?
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/09/15 11:19 PM
Yeah meant to say 63% on 6 yards or shorter.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/10/15 01:10 AM
Darren Carrington is out. Huge loss for Oregons Wr core. Who the hell does Mariota throw to now....? OSU can just stick Doran Grant on the best guy left.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/10/15 04:37 AM
Originally Posted By: candyman92
Darren Carrington is out. Huge loss for Oregons Wr core. Who the hell does Mariota throw to now....? OSU can just stick Doran Grant on the best guy left.


The link to the article from yahoo.

One would think (or hope) that after seeing what Josh Gordon went through you would try to steer clear of this kind of thing.

I haven't watched any of Oregon this year, but this mistake just made tOSU's job a lot easier on Monday night.
Posted By: Dawgs4Life Re: College Football Discussion - 01/10/15 12:00 PM
I have only watched Oregon once or twice this season, but they're definitely impressive. They dictate the tempo and have so much athleticism on both sides of the ball.

I'm not sure if missing a WR will be that big of a deal, but you never know. But I do think it will be a pretty good game (and a high scoring contest).

I'll say Oregon wins a close one:

Oregon 41
Ohio State 34
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/10/15 12:17 PM
Originally Posted By: Dawgs4Life
I have only watched Oregon once or twice this season, but they're definitely impressive. They dictate the tempo and have so much athleticism on both sides of the ball.

I'm not sure if missing a WR will be that big of a deal, but you never know. But I do think it will be a pretty good game (and a high scoring contest).

I'll say Oregon wins a close one:

Oregon 41
Ohio State 34


Devon Allen was their fastest player & Darren Carrington was their best deep threat. It makes our lives easier if we keep everything Oregon does in front of us. They only have three players left who have caught more than 20 passes this season- Byron Marshall, Dwayne Stanford and Charles Nelson.
Posted By: Dawg_Traveler Re: College Football Discussion - 01/10/15 04:36 PM
Quote:
I haven't watched any of Oregon this year, but this mistake just made tOSU's job a lot easier on Monday night.


Normally I would agree except we are playing with our 3rd string QB and MSU and 'Bama both said the same thing before they played us..
Posted By: THROW LONG Re: College Football Discussion - 01/10/15 07:06 PM
Oregon looked really really good in that last game when they played FSU.

Forcing turnovers, and looking like the other team was in slow motion.

I just hope Ohio State can look like they belong in the game.

In the past, something that has worked is if they don't give up on the BIG 10 style of play. Ohio State needs to play their game.

Ohio State once won a bowl game 38-almost nothing by running up the middle almost exclusively. One of the Rb's was Carlos Snow, and in the 2nd half, about all they did was hand the ball to him.

That reminds me.
In their last game, Ohio State did not find a way to stop the outside run to the defense's left, away from Bosa, Alabama got more than 4 yds every time, on their first Td they went to it 4 times in a row 5 out of 7 plays, I said they'll do this till they stop em.

Eventually Ala. started doing something else, I don't know why, because Ohio State didn't stop that play once all game.

You can get 40 points in 3 quarters running five yards a pop exclusively.

Maybe it takes a healthy runningback.
Posted By: TopDawg16 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/10/15 09:36 PM
I don't see any way Oregon wins in a close game.

I think the two possible outcomes are Oregon in a rout or Ohio State in a close one.


If the game is close --

Ohio State has found ways to win the close games while Oregon finds ways to lose close games.

If it's close, Ohio State wins.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/10/15 10:13 PM
Feel the same way you do. Keeping it close makes it uncomfortable for Oregon to just keep playing fast. Hard to put a team away and melt clock when you want to constantly 100 mph
Posted By: THROW LONG Re: College Football Discussion - 01/11/15 05:07 AM
What about Ohio State by a lot!
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/12/15 06:14 AM
GAMEDAY FELLAS!!!!!!!!

O-H!

Don't think anything will ever top this, but it'll be awfully close-

Posted By: Dawgs4Life Re: College Football Discussion - 01/12/15 11:18 AM
I'm going to have to take about 3 naps today, but my fingers will be crossed through all of them
Posted By: PitDAWG Re: College Football Discussion - 01/12/15 05:08 PM
I-O!!!

Will be watching and rooting hard for my Buckeyes down here in the Nashville area!

Posted By: PrplPplEater Re: College Football Discussion - 01/12/15 07:27 PM
For the record (and yes, I just stated this on Facebook, but I'm repeating it here):

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife website, it is quite clearly Rabbit season right now. However, here we are with a team mascot that bears more than a striking resemblance to Elmer Fudd about to square off against a bunch of Ducks.

It's obviously a setup, but I think we come out on top!

Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/12/15 08:53 PM
Really glad Oregon doesn't have an offensive linemen that can run a 4.4 forty like Derrick Henry or an NFL punter.
Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/12/15 08:58 PM
those are among my favorite Looney Tunes bits and that is extremely relevant for today. thank you.

also, is it gametime yet? this day is dragging.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/12/15 10:22 PM
This is gonna be a game of runs, I just hope our fans don't freak out if we start off slow or go down by 14 at some point. I won't feel comfortable if we're up 14 either. I do NOT want the ball first. Let our guys settle down early in the game. Offense needs patience and stability. Also FGs are about as meaningful as punts in this type of game. Hell, I'd rather put Oregon inside the 5 instead of attempt 45-50 yard FGs.
Posted By: ExclDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/12/15 10:47 PM
Time to get a little pay back for the first ever NCAA Basketball Championship:

Ohio State 33
Oregon 46

Anyone want to take the "over" on this being a higher scoring game?
Posted By: Bard Dawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/12/15 10:48 PM
Go Bucks! If we drive and grind some and score, we win. I think we have more edges in our favor than people think.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/12/15 11:21 PM
The Senator

Posted By: SaintDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/12/15 11:37 PM
Am I really being told the over / under is 74?
Posted By: wildcat2k Re: College Football Discussion - 01/12/15 11:57 PM
I root for OSU regardless, but we're facing Marcus Mariota with our 3rd QB. Hopefully the defense keeps it close.
Posted By: jaybird Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:21 AM
IT'S TIME!!!

LET'S GO BUCKS!!!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:29 AM
Ok, I wanted our D on first anyhow. Go bucks!!!!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:32 AM
Goooo Buckeyes!!
Posted By: jfanent Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:32 AM
Damn, the Bucks look loose....and the Ducks look nervous.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:33 AM
Man they move ball so quick
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:35 AM
Originally Posted By: Swish
Man they move ball so quick


They do. That's how we had success with Hoyer.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:35 AM
We gotta get these fumbles. They are very careless with the ball so far.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:35 AM
Turnover!!!!!!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:35 AM
Bosa!!!

That'll be overturned.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:35 AM
Nvm knee down
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:35 AM
He was down
Posted By: Tulsa Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:36 AM
no fumble, damn.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:37 AM
Maybe the film is broken again ;-)
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:37 AM
Come on refs pretty obvious lets go
Posted By: jfanent Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:39 AM
Watching the nfl playoffs, anything's possible.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:41 AM
Dude had like 3 wide open guys in the end zone. Coverage was beyond blown.
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:41 AM
I get exhausted just watching Oregon's offense.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:41 AM
Gotta answer now. They are going to score, but we need to also.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:41 AM
Ouch, hard to get pressure on these guys!
Posted By: jfanent Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:42 AM
Boy, they made that look easy. I hope we're doing the ropah dopah.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:44 AM
Originally Posted By: jfanent
Boy, they made that look easy. I hope we're doing the ropah dopah.


Kinda doubt it, but we're no pushover either!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:46 AM
Cardale is a TANK
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:47 AM
Wow, the game just went under 12 minutes, definitely seems like they've been playing longer than that.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:49 AM
Not good.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:56 AM
That avengers trailer.

Yeeeessssssss
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:58 AM
There we go
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:02 AM
Originally Posted By: Swish
That avengers trailer.

Yeeeessssssss


That's for sure!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:02 AM
By a nose!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:02 AM
Wow. Nice effort by Marshall
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:03 AM
Our offensive line is getting bullied.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:03 AM
TD ELLIOT!!!!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:03 AM
Elliott!!!!!!
Posted By: Tulsa Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:04 AM
Great run!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:04 AM
That's how WE do it!!!
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:04 AM
Elliott was not going to be denied that TD.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:11 AM
Thank god he dropped that.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:11 AM
Seems the Ducks have some nerves.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:11 AM
Boy he's gonna want that back! Whew!!!
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:12 AM
That WR just shot up the Browns' draft board.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:13 AM
His helmet ain't poppin' off this game!
Posted By: PrplPplEater Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:15 AM
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
That WR just shot up the Browns' draft board.


He throws the ball pretty well?
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:15 AM
Zeke!!!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:16 AM
TD!!!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:16 AM
Zeke looks like everyone thought Trent looked!
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:17 AM
Originally Posted By: PrplPplEater
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
That WR just shot up the Browns' draft board.


He throws the ball pretty well?


Since he dropped an easy one, I'm thinking we want him on our punt return team, too.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:20 AM
Hate to see a guy get hurt.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:20 AM
That's the second time Apple.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:22 AM
The first one I can forgive, that one he should have had him.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:22 AM
We get away with one there.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:23 AM
Got away with a PI
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:23 AM
I haven't watched much OSU, and I'm a terrible judge of talent, but when I have watched, seems like Apple isn't that good.
Posted By: jaybird Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:23 AM
Bucks have been helped out by some huge drops....
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:25 AM
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
I haven't watched much OSU, and I'm a terrible judge of talent, but when I have watched, seems like Apple isn't that good.


Isn't he a freshman?
Posted By: jfanent Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:26 AM
Apple's a redshirt freshman.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:29 AM
Jones is a better runner than Rothlesburger. He's a redshirt sophomore and I want him in an Orange helmet!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:29 AM
Ugh.
Posted By: jaybird Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:30 AM
crap... gotta win the turnover battle - can't give them a short field...
Posted By: PDR Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:32 AM
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Jones is a better runner than Rothlesburger.


No he's not. Not even close.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:35 AM
Not against us Ducks!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:35 AM
Originally Posted By: PDR
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Jones is a better runner than Rothlesburger.


No he's not. Not even close.


Had a Steelers fan say that to me not 3 hours ago.
Posted By: wildcat2k Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:37 AM
Oregon is DENIED on 4th and goal as Tyner got 2 but needed 3. OSU D comes up big.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:37 AM
Another movie I wanna see. Chappie. Looks awesome.
Posted By: PDR Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:38 AM
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Originally Posted By: PDR
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Jones is a better runner than Rothlesburger.


No he's not. Not even close.


Had a Steelers fan say that to me not 3 hours ago.


I watched every game Roethlisberger played in college.

First off, Ben is faster.

Any other comparison is unfair to Jones as it's kid vs. man.

But to say he is a better runner than Ben is simply not true. Could he be someday? I doubt it, but it's certainly possible.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:38 AM
Originally Posted By: PDR
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Jones is a better runner than Rothlesburger.


No he's not. Not even close.

I don't think you can say one way or another. Roth is, at this point, certainly better. Jones, with not even 3 games under his belt, is certainly showing up on NFL scouts radar. Size, can run, and has a rifle arm.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:39 AM
Elliot and he o line is on fire now.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:40 AM
Originally Posted By: Swish
Another movie I wanna see. Chappie. Looks awesome.


That District 9 movie was awesome, so if the guy that made that is directing chappie its a good bet it will be a good movie!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:41 AM
You gotta be freaking kidding me.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:41 AM
How did he lose that?!!!
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:42 AM
Hold. On. To. The. Ball.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:42 AM
Turnovers are going to cost us this game. Come on guys, protect the ball!
Posted By: Squires Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:44 AM
We could be in complete control of this game if we'd stop losing the ball.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:44 AM
Originally Posted By: PDR
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Originally Posted By: PDR
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Jones is a better runner than Rothlesburger.


No he's not. Not even close.


Had a Steelers fan say that to me not 3 hours ago.


I watched every game Roethlisberger played in college.

First off, Ben is faster.

Any other comparison is unfair to Jones as it's kid vs. man.

But to say he is a better runner than Ben is simply not true. Could he be someday? I doubt it, but it's certainly possible.


Well, the guy who offered me his opinion has watched every game Ben played as a Steeler.
I can see how you would think Ben is faster being he was playing in the Mac conference.
All I know is Jones looks like he's get more upside than Hoyer (of whom I am a fan) or Manziel.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:45 AM
Alright D, get it back!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:45 AM
Our D wants the ball back.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:45 AM
Saaaaacckkkk
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:45 AM
Nice!
Posted By: PDR Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:47 AM
Quote:
I can see how you would think Ben is faster being he was playing in the Mac conference.


I think he's faster because he is.

Ben runs a 4.7+

Cardale Jones runs a 4.9+

Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:50 AM
What's up party people! TO the 5!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:51 AM
All Devon smith does is catch bombs.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:51 AM
Scout.com had him at 4.55 out of HS
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=4239225
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:51 AM
A. I don't believe he was merely speaking about speed and neither was I.
B. Tell me Jones doesn't look like he could be our 'Rothlesburger'.

Especially after that play!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:52 AM
TD CARDALE!!!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:52 AM
Jones is a LOAD!
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:52 AM
How is Oregon not jumping every snap. Against Alabama we varied up the claps. Today it's one slow clap and a snap... but I guess we got away from it on the last few on the way to the ENDZONE! HUZZAH!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:53 AM
Darn, think that is not a TD.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:53 AM
Down at the inch
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:53 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
How is Oregon not jumping every snap. Against Alabama we varied up the claps. Today it's one slow clap and a snap... but I guess we got away from it on the last few on the way to the ENDZONE! HUZZAH!


My guess is because as soon as they get close to doing it, we're going to start changing it up.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:54 AM
Do it again Bucks!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:54 AM
Ok... TD CARDALE JONES NOW
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:55 AM
Now it's official
Posted By: WooferDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:55 AM
Yeah
Posted By: PDR Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:55 AM
Quote:
B. Tell me Jones doesn't look like he could be our 'Rothlesburger'.

Especially after that play!


He absolutely could be.

I'm just saying he's not a better runner. But as I said, it's unfair to make the comparison.

I wouldn't pass on him if h09)e was a junior.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:55 AM
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
How is Oregon not jumping every snap. Against Alabama we varied up the claps. Today it's one slow clap and a snap... but I guess we got away from it on the last few on the way to the ENDZONE! HUZZAH!


My guess is because as soon as they get close to doing it, we're going to start changing it up.


Yeah as soon as I opened my mouth they switched it.
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:55 AM
With 4:49 left in the 2nd quarter, I feel like the two teams have run about 800 plays.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:57 AM
It's funny to see that even in the day of hurry up spread O if you stop the run you dictate the game. GET DIRTY!
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:58 AM
It's funny to see that even in the day of spread hurry up O if you stop the run you dictate the game. GET DOWN!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:00 AM
Originally Posted By: PDR
Quote:
B. Tell me Jones doesn't look like he could be our 'Rothlesburger'.

Especially after that play!


He absolutely could be.

I'm just saying he's not a better runner. But as I said, it's unfair to make the comparison.

I wouldn't pass on him if h09)e was a junior.


Redshirted the '12 season, he very well could come out.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:01 AM
Dang, I'm repeating myself. Stupid dial up. Gotta dangle a fresh carrot in front of the hamster or it will fall off the wheel.
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:03 AM
Does anyone know what "Big Nut" does for a living? I mean, the guy has to drop a stupid amount of money on tickets.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:03 AM
We were attacking the potential of the read option earlier and missing (#13) now we're hanging back and stringing it out. love it and then we give up a floater. Son of a gun.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:04 AM
Who's Big Nut?
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:04 AM
Does Oregon normally run this much?
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:05 AM
Stopped!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:06 AM
FYI for anyone that cares and doesn't want to watch talking heads at halftime the band will be on ESPN Classic.
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:07 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
Who's Big Nut?


Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:07 AM
Originally Posted By: columbusdawg
FYI for anyone that cares and doesn't want to watch talking heads at halftime the band will be on ESPN Classic.


Thanks! My daughters would love that.

Oops, don't think I have ESPN Classic.
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:11 AM
Over/Under on length of halftime: 6 hours 14 minutes
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:12 AM
Talking about the guy with the glasses right?
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:13 AM
I wanna know how the kid with the Kid'n'Play haircut with the vanilla swirl is always on the sidelines.
Posted By: WooferDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:13 AM
10:15 or 7:15 for me.
Posted By: wildcat2k Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:15 AM
Cardale Jones is living a dream now. On the big stage, up at the half against the Heisman Winner.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:17 AM
Hopefully Meyer tells them that an Oregon sure is coming. Need to come out strong in the 2nd half.
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:19 AM
Yep. Oregon can score crazy quickly. OSU can't let up, though that's not really Meyer's way.

Now, the Browns? There'd be no way the Browns would hold this lead.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:20 AM
Watching Oregons band on ESPN makes me realize how spoiled I've been growing up with TBDBITL on the Ohio University Marching 110. They look like a high school band.
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:21 AM
I went to high school at Boardman. We had a great marching band. I think there were like 800 people in it.

Every year, we'd play Cardinal Mooney high school in football. Mooney's team would destroy us, but Mooney's band had I think 4 people in it. It was like listening to the "rubber band" on Looney Tunes.

Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:23 AM
And now TBDBITL will kill it.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:26 AM
ESPN does not realize they just need to stay on the arial view.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:26 AM
Lol that poster about urban Meyer.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:28 AM
What is Farmersonly.com?
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:29 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
What is Farmersonly.com?

You can only know if you are a farmer. tongue
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:30 AM
I saw the commercial wheni was living in Oklahoma.

Farmers only is a dating site sticking for farmers looking for other farmers.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:31 AM
I've seen the commercials for heartbroken matchmakers or whatever. Is that some joke that Ohioans are a bunch of hilljacks or a real love connection thing?
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:31 AM
Originally Posted By: Swish
Lol that poster about urban Meyer.


Totally wrong that a lame sign like that beat that other lady's sign.
Posted By: TopDawg16 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:31 AM
This sucks
Posted By: Spergon FTWynn Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:31 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
I wanna know how the kid with the Kid'n'Play haircut with the vanilla swirl is always on the sidelines.


He's the ballboy. I'd imagine he's pretty damn good at his job, considering the pace that Oregon plays at. Can't slack too much with that team.

Really like where we're at right now. Oregon is not a team that likes to play behind (I know, who does) They're just not built for it.

Ohio State needs to keep riding Elliot and moving the chains. For the love of God hold on to the damn ball. A few more stops on defense, and the trophy is ours. Long way to go.
Posted By: WooferDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:32 AM
Nope, it is nationwide.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:32 AM
Aha, I see. I'll have to get myself a new milkmaid.
Posted By: WooferDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:32 AM
Try Hooters
Posted By: Spergon FTWynn Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:32 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
What is Farmersonly.com?


Only the greatest commercials ever. Get on youtube.
Posted By: GratefulDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:34 AM


Finish them!
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:35 AM
Originally Posted By: Spergon FTWynn
Oregon is not a team that likes to play behind (I know, who does) They're just not built for it.


Thanks for the heads up on the ballboy. Should have figured when he's always by the sticks.

Nobody wants to play from behind, but why do you say that Oregon isn't built for it. If Ohio State can keep stopping the run up the middle and stringin' out the read than we'll make them one dimensional, but we're far from Oregon feeling desperate.
Posted By: WooferDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:37 AM
Did you see Oregon drop 41 on Florida State in a half?
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:40 AM
What a way to start a drive. Burn them Zeke!!!
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:40 AM
You cannot sack Cardale Jones. You cannot sack this man!
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:41 AM
How much does the man in the middle weigh for Oregon? What is he.. 4'9?
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:41 AM
I think Elliot could win a tractor pull!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:42 AM
Originally Posted By: ChargerDawg
Did you see Oregon drop 41 on Florida State in a half?


FSU made a lot of mistakes to help out with that. And Oregon was already winning.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:43 AM
Originally Posted By: MrTed
I think Elliot could win a tractor pull!


I like it!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:43 AM
Wow.

Wow wow wow. Cardale is legit.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:44 AM
PDR, I think Jones has A LOT of Ben in him. Wow.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:44 AM
That was SICK!
Posted By: GratefulDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:45 AM
QB Sneak Sweep!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:45 AM
Wow dude catch the freaking ball. Dropped it right into the defenders hands.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:45 AM
3 stupid turnovers, but we're still in control. Fine... Fine, do it the hard way then.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:45 AM
Yer kiddin me!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:45 AM
That one was awful.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:46 AM
Well D, gotta step up again!
Posted By: jfanent Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:46 AM
It's our turn for a turnover!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:46 AM
Perfect pass. Come on Marshall.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:47 AM
I wish passes like that wasn't counted against QBs.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:49 AM
Turnovers. Ugh
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:49 AM
They had to show the stat overlay showing points off turnovers. Who's got some superstitions to swing the momentum in our favor?
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:49 AM
He dropped that ball
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:50 AM
Wow. Not sure how they decided on that that quickly
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:51 AM
All well. That's on Marshall.
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:52 AM
"Game over, Oregon is going to win"
--Every Browns fan ever.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:52 AM
If we win this game -3 in turnovers I'll be very impressed.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:53 AM
Just give it to Zeke
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:54 AM
All good. We're still dictating the pace. No momentum shift.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:54 AM
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
"Game over, Oregon is going to win"
--Every Browns fan ever.


Not this one...
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:55 AM
What a garbage spot. Was his knee down and didn't have the camera angle or what?
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:56 AM
Huh?
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:57 AM
Damn. How many more 4th and short tricks can we have up our sleeve?
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:57 AM
Just POUND!
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:58 AM
HELL YES!
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:58 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
What a garbage spot. Was his knee down and didn't have the camera angle or what?


That was odd. quick whistle?
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:58 AM
Deer god
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:58 AM
That was ugly cardale.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:59 AM
No momentum shift!?!? Why don't I knock on wood when I think.
Posted By: YTownBrownsFan Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:59 AM
Oh man, the 4th turnover.

I am going back offline. I must be a jinx. crazy
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:59 AM
4 turnovers. Wow...
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:00 AM
-4 turnovers. All of them stupid
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:01 AM
Does Oregon put some sort of butter or something on the ball? First Winston, now Jones?
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:02 AM
Good push out Apple!!!!
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:02 AM
By a thread boys. Hanging on.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:03 AM
Regroup play smart, but don't lose the edge, don't play too safe.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:04 AM
Held them to 3!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:05 AM
Our defense is playing lights out. Come on O - stop making mistakes. This game should be a blowout at this point.
Posted By: jaybird Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:05 AM
stop turning the ball over!!!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:05 AM
That is one sick stadium.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:05 AM
Originally Posted By: columbusdawg
Our defense is playing lights out. Come on O - stop making mistakes. This game should be a blowout at this point.


True!
Posted By: Psydeffect Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:06 AM
Nice stand by the D.

Could've easily folded there.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:11 AM
How did Cardale get that many Buckeyes on his helmet in two games?
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:11 AM
I hate bubble screens-if that's what that was.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:11 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
How did Cardale get that many Buckeyes on his helmet in two games?


Extra credit for being in the post season?
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:13 AM
Originally Posted By: MrTed
I hate bubble screens-if that's what that was.


I think they have to stretch horizontally to allow that play up the middle.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:13 AM
Not wise OC-not wise.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:14 AM
When you're bigger than the MLB you win that battle!!!!!YEAHHHHHHHH!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:14 AM
Jones. Jesus. He is overpowering LBs.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:15 AM
Wow-the QB is knocking the linemen around!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:16 AM
Zeeeeddkkkkkeeee TD
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:16 AM
TD!!!!!!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:16 AM
Yessss!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:17 AM
Damn we are the better team. Will the turnovers come back to haunt us?
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:17 AM
I like how we take our time getting down there eating clock on the way!
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:17 AM
It might be a new era with hurry up O and spread schemes, but if you can stop the run and run yourself you dictate the game. GIVE ME SOME@!!!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:18 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
It might be a new era with hurry up O and spread schemes, but if you can stop the run and run yourself you dictate the game. GIVE ME SOME@!!!


Right on brother! Right on!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:19 AM
Yep. In football, the basics never change. You can run the ball, you control the game.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:20 AM
Originally Posted By: columbusdawg
Damn we are the better team. Will the turnovers come back to haunt us?


We'll know in about a half hour. But I do think we can still control this and pull it out.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:21 AM
Post routes and slants killing us.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:21 AM
We need a turnover.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:21 AM
Originally Posted By: Swish
Yep. In football, the basics never change. You can run the ball, you control the game.


I find it funny that people say the RB position isn't as important anymore. I don't care what level you play at-if you're one dimensional, you're to going very far.
Posted By: TI84_Plus Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:22 AM
If we can force one of the rare Mariota interceptions we will ice it.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:22 AM
Almost got it!
Posted By: TI84_Plus Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:22 AM
SO CLOSE
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:22 AM
Yes four-three!!!
Posted By: WooferDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:22 AM
Quick plays, Quick out,
Posted By: TI84_Plus Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:23 AM
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Originally Posted By: Swish
Yep. In football, the basics never change. You can run the ball, you control the game.


I find it funny that people say the RB position isn't as important anymore. I don't care what level you play at-if you're one dimensional, you're to going very far.


Tell that to Andrew Luck.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:23 AM
3 & out is almost as good as a turnover.
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:23 AM
Loved this tweet

@WillBrinson

Cardale Jones is that dude you create in Madden.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:23 AM
Let's go Zeke. Bust a long run!!!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:23 AM
Let's get a TD here guys! Great D again!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:24 AM
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
Loved this tweet

@WillBrinson

Cardale Jones is that dude you create in Madden.


No lie lol
Posted By: TI84_Plus Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:24 AM
I think my heart would stop if Zeke took this one 50+ and too the house
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:24 AM
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
Loved this tweet

@WillBrinson

Cardale Jones is that dude you create in Madden.

Nice thumbsup
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:26 AM
Oregons is tired!!!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:26 AM
Originally Posted By: TI84_Plus
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Originally Posted By: Swish
Yep. In football, the basics never change. You can run the ball, you control the game.


I find it funny that people say the RB position isn't as important anymore. I don't care what level you play at-if you're one dimensional, you're to going very far.


Tell that to Andrew Luck.


Dan Herron is doing a fine job running the ball for those guys.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:27 AM
We got the momentum.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:27 AM
I still don't understand how Oregon isn't jumping the snap on the clap.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:27 AM
That was better than a cartoon!
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:27 AM
I once created a kicker in Madden who was 6'5", 340 lbs, and a 99 rating in everything to do with kicking. Cardale Jones could take him.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:29 AM
Let's go cardale!!
Posted By: WooferDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:29 AM
Oregon is wearing out.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:29 AM
Pound it!!!
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:30 AM
Originally Posted By: ChargerDawg
Oregon is wearing out.


Exactly what I was thinking. That DL had no fight in it on that pass play.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:30 AM
What is so great about this game is that my 3 yr old son is becoming genuinely interested in football. It's the birth of a new fan.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:31 AM
TD!!!!
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:31 AM
TD!!!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:31 AM
Zereekkkeeee TD!!!
Posted By: TI84_Plus Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:31 AM
We are just beating them down. We've had 4 TOs, 3 of which were self inflicted. This game should be a blow out.

We really are the better team and the best team in the country tonight.
Posted By: Spergon FTWynn Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:33 AM
Elliot is a machine. A freaking terminator.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:33 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
What is so great about this game is that my 3 yr old son is becoming genuinely interested in football. It's the birth of a new fan.


Awesome. It took me until thus year - my son started going to the Browns games as I have season tix. Tonight his mom called and didn't believe I told him he could stay up for the game tonight. I said heck yes I did! It's fun to share this with your kids.
Posted By: TI84_Plus Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:34 AM
He is. He's earned himself a lot of money these past 3 games.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:35 AM
Man if it wasn't for us gift wrapping TOs his would be a blowout.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:35 AM
Lot of time left…keep on 'em guys!
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:35 AM
I can't wait to go to a Browns game with my son. That must be awesome.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:37 AM
Players not set, guess that hurry up can cost you too Oregon.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:37 AM
Bosa smacked him!!!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:38 AM
Hate to see a guy hurt.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:38 AM
Aww, The Oregon line us unhappy with Bosa.
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:38 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
I can't wait to go to a Browns game with my son. That must be awesome.


Careful, that could be considered child abuse.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:39 AM
Jake's last game and he makes a boneheaded move with his back up against the wall.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:39 AM
Yep. Oregon has lost their demeanor.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:39 AM
MIstakes multiply. Whos scared?
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:41 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
MIstakes multiply. Whos scared?


I'm never calm until at least the second Victory formation snap. thumbsup
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:41 AM
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
I can't wait to go to a Browns game with my son. That must be awesome.


Careful, that could be considered child abuse.


Hardee har har, my man.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:42 AM
That was a great commercial. Montana with the rings "that was a great accomplishment"
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:42 AM
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
MIstakes multiply. Whos scared?


I'm never calm until at least the second Victory formation snap. thumbsup


I hear ya'.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:43 AM
Originally Posted By: columbusdawg
That was a great commercial. Montana with the rings "that was a great accomplishment"


Who are the dudes with Flutie? Is that Hershel Walker and Bo Jackson?
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:46 AM
And what does Walker ask Flutie to get him from the kitchen? I rewound it and had my wife listen, but still no definitive answer.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:48 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
And what does Walker ask Flutie to get him from the kitchen? I rewound it and had my wife listen, but still no definitive answer.


Couldn't tell ya.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:48 AM
Why did Zeke pull his shirt down to his pants. Back in the 90's all the ballers cut their shirts off above the belly button. Dem girlies love da belly button.
Posted By: EveDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:50 AM
We don't like the butt crack though.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:51 AM
Originally Posted By: EveDawg
We don't like the butt crack though.


Zang!
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:51 AM
Ok D let's end this!
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:52 AM
I love golfing analogies when I watch football; drop the nose and kick a sand wedge. Al Michaels is great at that.
Posted By: DeisleDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:53 AM
OH
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:54 AM
IO
Posted By: WooferDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:55 AM
Walker, Jackson and Flutie
Posted By: DeisleDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:55 AM
I love how the Bucs are Kicking ass
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:56 AM
Just lay down 24. It's over
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:56 AM
Where were you last time OSU won the title?
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:57 AM
Livin' is easy.
Posted By: WooferDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:58 AM
Not your same old big 10 team, very fast.
Posted By: GratefulDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:59 AM
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:59 AM
Big Ten showed up big this bowl season. It's a renaissance.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:59 AM
Haha it sounds like all buckeye fans in he stafium
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:00 AM
Originally Posted By: GratefulDawg


Hallelujah and lay your hands upon the radio! You are preaching to the choir!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:00 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
Where were you last time OSU won the title?


My house, shaking so much I was blurry. That one was a lot closer than this one!
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:01 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
Where were you last time OSU won the title?


I was at my buddy's house with a bunch of people. It was a much more tense atmosphere compared with now, when I'm sitting in my own living room while my 2 kids sleep.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:01 AM
Grateful, I am going to put on some Throwing Stones in your honor. Cheers to you!
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:01 AM
Haha o lone celebration offsides
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:02 AM
Finally they jump!
Posted By: YTownBrownsFan Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:02 AM
Can all of those who have demeaned Luke Fickell, and who have called him everything except a quality defensive coach, acknowledge the incredible job he has done, especially the Wisconsin game, and tonight?

Imagine if I would have told you that the Buckeyes would hold Oregon to 20 points ...... and with 4 OSU turnovers yet?

He really has this group playing well.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:03 AM
Hate to see a guy hurt.
Posted By: DeisleDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:03 AM
Here's toast to the OHIO STATE BUCKEYES WINNING the first Collage Championship playoff National Title ..

WE just Bad Asses.... Showing Big Ten Power..We beat the Ducks ...fill up our glasses...drink up and ...get in the shower ..(cany really say what I wanted to )
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:04 AM
ZZZZZZZZZZZ TD
Posted By: YTownBrownsFan Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:05 AM
O-H
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:05 AM
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
Where were you last time OSU won the title?


I was at my buddy's house with a bunch of people. It was a much more tense atmosphere compared with now, when I'm sitting in my own living room while my 2 kids sleep.


Perspective is a funny thing and I wouldn't change my experience for the world, even though I had some good f'in times. I remember I made the biggest batch of nachos ever for that game. When I got to my buddies house the bald ass tires on my truck slid in the driveway and I took out my friends dad's front quarter panel... I don't talk to a singlel one of those dudes today. Life's strange.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:05 AM
sup Lebron!
Posted By: brownsfansince79 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:05 AM
I have to say, I did not see this coming.
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:06 AM
TOTAL DOMINATION.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:06 AM
I-O!
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:06 AM
I-O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted By: DeisleDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:06 AM
nanner O
Posted By: YTownBrownsFan Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:07 AM
Zeke MVP?
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:08 AM
Originally Posted By: YTownBrownsFan
Zeke MVP?


No doubt.
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:08 AM
Originally Posted By: DeisleDawg
Here's toast to the OHIO STATE BUCKEYES WINNING the first Collage Championship playoff National Title ..

WE just Bad Asses.... Showing Big Ten Power..We beat the Ducks ...fill up our glasses...drink up and ...get in the shower ..(cany really say what I wanted to )


here's a toast to you...

Here's to it and from it and to it again... And damn the man who didn't do it when he got to it, may he never have the chance to do it again. Hear, Hear!!!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:09 AM
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
I have to say, I did not see this coming.


I knew we had a chance, maybe biased as a homer but especially after the Alabama game I was more confident.
Posted By: YTownBrownsFan Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:09 AM
Your 1st ever National Champions of the playoff era:

THE Ohio State University Buckeyes! laugh
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:10 AM
you weren't the jinx after all Ytown!
Posted By: YTownBrownsFan Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:11 AM
Originally Posted By: VarmintKong
you weren't the jinx after all Ytown!


I stayed away until it was decided. wink
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:11 AM
Weren't we supposed to lose by 5?
Posted By: Squires Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:11 AM
Buckeyes win!!!

nanner nanner nanner nanner nanner
Posted By: VarmintKong Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:11 AM
Hell yes boys! May your beards grow long and never grey! LIVING IS EASY!
Posted By: wildcat2k Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:13 AM
All over. Congrats Buckeyes
Posted By: Swish Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:13 AM
Just feels good THATS he's from cleveland to!!! So awesome!!!
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:14 AM
Originally Posted By: Swish
Just feels good THATS he's from cleveland to!!! So awesome!!!


Yep!
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:22 AM
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
I have to say, I did not see this coming.


I knew we had a chance, maybe biased as a homer but especially after the Alabama game I was more confident.


Beating Alabama was monumental.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:32 AM
Originally Posted By: candyman92
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
I have to say, I did not see this coming.


I knew we had a chance, maybe biased as a homer but especially after the Alabama game I was more confident.


Beating Alabama was monumental.


Yeah it was, I had some nerves going into that game but then we ended up being able to run with them. We are a faster team than I thought we were before that game.

But you gotta hand it to Oregon, they were as fast as advertised to be sure. They have a lot of guys who will be playing on Sunday.
Posted By: Spergon FTWynn Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:34 AM
Unreal run. One of the all time great coaching jobs. Virginia Tech to this.
Posted By: Knight Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:35 AM
Now I just wanna here Mark May run his mouth about how we still don't belong in the playoffs. Bwahahaha!!!
Posted By: jaybird Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:39 AM
3rd string Qb....4 turnovers....22pt victory..... Go bucks
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:42 AM
Originally Posted By: Knight
Now I just wanna here Mark May run his mouth about how we still don't belong in the playoffs. Bwahahaha!!!


Nice to see Desmond Howard have to eat his words too!
Posted By: Dawg_Traveler Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:42 AM
watched the game here in PDX with a bunch of Duck fans..they were speechless most of the night after the first drive.. smile
Awesome job Buckeyes!
Posted By: HewDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:48 AM
I was loving it! I'm in the heart of SEC country and all I heard was that there was no way that tOSU could keep up with Mariota and Oregon's offense. That front 7 took away the run and performed extremely well. Zeke and the offensive line busted out an amazing performance. It's crazy to think that this team is built to repeat with all the players returning!
Posted By: Spergon FTWynn Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:49 AM
Originally Posted By: Dawg_Traveler
watched the game here in PDX with a bunch of Duck fans..they were speechless most of the night after the first drive.. smile
Awesome job Buckeyes!


I know somewhere. PortlandDawg is having a night.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:50 AM
The Buckeyes QB battle is the polar opposite of Browns QB battles.
Posted By: Punchsmack Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:52 AM
Congrats to all the OSU fans. It's a great night for Ohio.

While I'm a Toledo Rockets fan, even I can enjoy our big brother winning a national title.

I passed the game after C.Jones fumbled back near the 20 and I thought it was over. But they held them to a FG and then scored 21 unanswered points in a bruising way. Amazing.
Posted By: THROW LONG Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:55 AM
" Post here if you carried your conference for the last decade plus!"

Notice how all the post game glitter was Oregon yellow? Haters.

What if's those two catches out of bounds in the end zone, one by Ohio State, and 2nd by Oregon, both incomplete passes.

What if, that fumble on the first drive.

Wow! How Oregon got a turnover at least twice almost immediately following the Bucks getting a 4th down conversion.

Oh, Another 14 win season for Ohio State.
Oh, That Win over Arizona State in 1996 should have given the Buckeyes the Title that year, this year enhances my argument, but, ancient history that is.

Some story they will make on this season 16-20 years from now on the look back. Three Qb's and overcoming 4 turnovers in the final game.
Posted By: Psydeffect Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 06:06 AM
Originally Posted By: candyman92
The Buckeyes QB battle is the polar opposite of Browns QB battles.


Cardale Jones could realistically never start a game for the Buckeyes again.

But he will forever be remembered as the hero that saved the 2014/15 season.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 06:07 AM
We got commitments from 5* 2017 CB Shaun Wade, 5* 2016 RB Kareem Walker and 5* 2017 ATH Bruce Judson. Terry Beckner Jr. named OSU his leader, Damarkus Lodge puts OSU in his top 5.
Posted By: PortlandDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 06:09 AM
Originally Posted By: Spergon FTWynn
Originally Posted By: Dawg_Traveler
watched the game here in PDX with a bunch of Duck fans..they were speechless most of the night after the first drive.. smile
Awesome job Buckeyes!


I know somewhere. PortlandDawg is having a night.


Looking forward to listening to the local ESPN radio honks tomorrow. Facing my coworkers will sure be easy too.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 06:13 AM
Good night guys-Go Bucks!
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 07:26 AM
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Originally Posted By: candyman92
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Originally Posted By: brownsfansince79
I have to say, I did not see this coming.


I knew we had a chance, maybe biased as a homer but especially after the Alabama game I was more confident.


Beating Alabama was monumental.


Yeah it was, I had some nerves going into that game but then we ended up being able to run with them. We are a faster team than I thought we were before that game.

But you gotta hand it to Oregon, they were as fast as advertised to be sure. They have a lot of guys who will be playing on Sunday.


Alabama was the most physically imposing team OSU will play in a long time. They scared me more than Oregon. Just look at guys like Derrick Henry and their front 7.
Posted By: 3rd_and_20 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 08:43 AM
I'm not into college football, but woke up and watched the second half of the game. That was very cool we Ohioans won it all!!! All I can say is hey-now!
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 09:05 AM


Mariota is a great kid and I hope he earns millions at the next level.
Posted By: FloridaFan Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 12:30 PM
Oh, so that is what it feels like to watch a football team win a championship? wink
Posted By: Attack Dawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:00 PM
Several things happened, they were physical with the Ducks,just like Stanford gets with them.
Bucks made some mistakes that otherwise ,would have blown them out early.
Once the defense got comfortable and had seen that speed stuff early, they took away the Ducks running.
That was the only reason I was worried, if OSU could handle that speed spread that they run..
They made MM throw the ball. even though he had some drops and that one long TD, they contained him.

Next , the Bucks ran the ball down their throats and punched them.
They had no answer for Elliot..none..I told a co-worker, if they run him more than 20 times, Oregon won't have the ball much and will get worn down.
Posted By: kingodawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:09 PM
Just clicking Attack

I dont like to say so afterwards, but I didnt want to jinx things by saying it, but this game is the way I thought it could go. Speed is nice but football comes down to the trenches and moving the other team to allow that speed space to operate. I thought we were going to smash them in the mouth, and we did.

I love Tressel, but the mistake he made against Florida in that NC game was he tried to go spread and match speed and played their game. If we had played power football in that game we probably would have won easy.
Posted By: clevesteve Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:12 PM
That was a great game for the Buckeyes. Jones and Elliot and that OL... man that was awesome. What a great win for O-H I-O.

The run defense really stepped it up. After getting blown back at the beginning they really tightened it up against Tyner. Oregon's run game scared me much more than their pass game since Ohio State's secondary is so danged good. I think Eli Apple gets too much flack, he's played really well this year overall. However, the last three games I watched (I didn't catch the shellacking vs. Wisconsin, but I saw them beat that team up north, Bama, and Oregon) Joey Bosa did almost nothing good. He also did something really dumb in almost every one of those games as well. For all the hype he gets he really went to sleep when the games got big. He wasn't being double teamed or anything, and after making some game changing plays early in the season, he ended up playing like an entitled punk the last few games with the penalties and should have been penalties.

But man, overall the team was just so ready to dominate at the end of the season. I love that it was a Cleveland kid leading them to the National Championship, and that he was finally getting his due respect. I still like JT Barrett a ton, but some of the plays Jones was able to make in the playoffs were damned-near heroic. I really think both guys are better than Miller, and if one guy ends up transferring, I hope it's Braxton. I don't wish him any ill will, I hope he does well wherever he goes (as long as it's not Michigan), but I wold hate to lose Barrett or Jones. Hopefully they all stay.

Side note, what the heck is wrong with John Saunders? First he basically trashes Cardale Jones after the Bucs beat Alabama on the trophy podium, then he asks Ezekiel Elliot "is it worth disappointing your parents to win a national championship?" while he hasn't stepped off the field yet. What a jerk.
Posted By: clevesteve Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:14 PM
Originally Posted By: kingodawg
I love Tressel, but the mistake he made against Florida in that NC game was he tried to go spread and match speed and played their game. If we had played power football in that game we probably would have won easy.


Yep. The gameplan was all wrong when Tressel and Troy lost to Florida. They were so successful with it the prior game when they played Michigan, but Michigan was all about power. They had the top run defense in the country. Smith played amazing passing the ball that game and they tried to do the same thing against basically the polar opposite defense in Florida. It was terrible. Even after their top WR went out after the opening kickoff.
Posted By: PrplPplEater Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:24 PM
Question for all of the Draftniks... what does this loss do to Mariota?
Posted By: FreeAgent Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:28 PM
Man, what a great win. 4 turnovers and we still won (we were up 21-20 after 4 turnovers). Should have been a blowout. So proud of this team. My kids waking up this morning watching ESPN while eating breakfast was a great moment for me. I hope one day after the Superbowl I can have the same moment with them.

So proud of them.
Posted By: FreeAgent Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:30 PM
Originally Posted By: PrplPplEater
Question for all of the Draftniks... what does this loss do to Mariota?




I'm no draftnik, but I think Mariota is another in the long line of College QB's that don't pan out in the NFL. He threw to wide open WR's in college. He won't be able to throw into tight windows in the NFL. JMO
Posted By: Dave Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 01:34 PM
If I was a scout, I would only be concerned that he injured his throwing shoulder when he got rototilled by Bosa, and had to leave the game for a few plays. He came back in, but the pass he threw at the end of the game was way underthrown. If his shoulder's okay, I would still consider him a first round QB.
Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:00 PM
Originally Posted By: PortlandDawg
Originally Posted By: Spergon FTWynn
Originally Posted By: Dawg_Traveler
watched the game here in PDX with a bunch of Duck fans..they were speechless most of the night after the first drive.. smile
Awesome job Buckeyes!


I know somewhere. PortlandDawg is having a night.


Looking forward to listening to the local ESPN radio honks tomorrow. Facing my coworkers will sure be easy too.



Very happy that my fears were unjustified for this game and that you can walk around without worry in Oregon.
Posted By: MrKelso Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:02 PM
What a fantastic morning to be a Buckeye fan!

What's even better, is that next year we're going to have a ton of contributors back and we should be in the mix to defend our title.

Oregon needs to go out and recruit them some beef.

Once again they live up to the stereotype, that they can't play physical football.
Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:03 PM
so, Cardale Jones resume

3 career starts
Big10 Championship
NCAA Playoff win over #1 Alabama
National Championship
Posted By: texaslostdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:13 PM
its a Groucho Marks kind of day.... Duck Soup.
Posted By: Spergon FTWynn Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:15 PM
Originally Posted By: PrplPplEater
Question for all of the Draftniks... what does this loss do to Mariota?


Originally Posted By: PrplPplEater
Question for all of the Draftniks... what does this loss do to Mariota?




Love him as a prospect, even after last night. It's just that whoever drafts him is really going to have to be patient. Much like Johnny, there is a lot of work to do. He has s better head on his shoulders than Manziel. He's a great kid. It was tough hearing him talk after the game last night.
Posted By: Dawgs4Life Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:20 PM
Loved the gameplan offensively ... just pound them. Don't get cute.

Just imagine had we NOT had those 4 turnovers!
Posted By: Jester Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:22 PM
Oregon only caused one of them. The other 3 we basically just gave them the ball for no apparent reason.
Posted By: Damanshot Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:27 PM
Just clicking

I'm certainly excited over the win last night. I'm even more excited to see what they do next year.

Congrats Buckeyes!
Posted By: FreeAgent Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:34 PM
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.
Posted By: clevesteve Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:38 PM
Originally Posted By: FreeAgent
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.


I wasn't crazy about it. I understand it. Wanted to give a psychological climax for the players.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:38 PM
Originally Posted By: FreeAgent
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.

Oregon kept calling timeouts when the game was all but over. If they didn't want to get scored on again, quit stopping the clock. I have no problem with them scoring because of that.
Posted By: FreeAgent Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:43 PM
Originally Posted By: columbusdawg
Originally Posted By: FreeAgent
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.

Oregon kept calling timeouts when the game was all but over. If they didn't want to get scored on again, quit stopping the clock. I have no problem with them scoring because of that.


I personally don't care, if you can't stop it then get better. But Oregon stopped calling time outs after the off-sides penalty gave us a first down, that's why people are calling it classless.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 02:48 PM
IMO they shouldn't have been calling TO's before that. The game was over.

I'm with you though, I really don't care. Most people outside of Buckeye Nation hate tOSU anyhow.
Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:05 PM
my opinion is that it was a 2-score game and we needed to either run the clock out or, if we couldn't, then score. don't get cute and have something weird (1 big play) setup a possible on-side kick recovery.

the game is not over until there are all 0's on that board.
Posted By: DIEHARD Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:11 PM
Originally Posted By: FreeAgent
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.


You mean the same Oregon team that ran the score up on everyone else they played?

It was only a 2-score game and the right call. Why risk getting a FG blocked/returned? The safe route was to keep pounding it on the ground.

It's not like they were passing down field to get points or going for 2 after a meaningless TD.
Posted By: clevesteve Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:17 PM
Originally Posted By: DIEHARD
You mean the same Oregon team that ran the score up on everyone else they played?


Good point.

Originally Posted By: DIEHARD
It was only a 2-score game and the right call. Why risk getting a FG blocked/returned? The safe route was to keep pounding it on the ground.


Yeah I had similar thoughts as it was happening. FG didn't seem right... I think people had issue with not kneeleing when they could have run out the clock after getting the first and goal.
Posted By: Punchsmack Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:17 PM
Originally Posted By: FreeAgent
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.


I figured some would call it classless, but it's not like they were passing the ball. They were running the ball up the gut. And yes, it was only a two score game.

Sure, they could have gone into victory formation, but that's a rare move in college football. Oregon is well known for running up the score. I'm not saying OSU doesn't run it up too, just saying, all major programs keep their foot on the pedal until zeroes are on the clock. It's normal.

And anyway, this isn't Pee Wee football or some friendly rec league game. If you want your opponent to take it easy on you and not hurt your feelings, this isn't the sport or stage for you then.
Posted By: ThatGuy Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:18 PM
Originally Posted By: DIEHARD
Originally Posted By: FreeAgent
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.


You mean the same Oregon team that ran the score up on everyone else they played?

It was only a 2-score game and the right call. Why risk getting a FG blocked/returned? The safe route was to keep pounding it on the ground.

It's not like they were passing down field to get points or going for 2 after a meaningless TD.




If Oregon had done it you guys would of called it classless.

You guys sound like Steelers fans after an illegal hit "That's just Steelers football"

This and now how we should apparently draft Cardale Jones in the 2nd round..

You guys are a trip..
Posted By: clevesteve Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:19 PM
Originally Posted By: ThatGuy
Originally Posted By: DIEHARD
Originally Posted By: FreeAgent
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.


You mean the same Oregon team that ran the score up on everyone else they played?

It was only a 2-score game and the right call. Why risk getting a FG blocked/returned? The safe route was to keep pounding it on the ground.

It's not like they were passing down field to get points or going for 2 after a meaningless TD.




If Oregon had done it you guys would of called it classless.

You guys sound like Steelers fans after an illegal hit "That's just Steelers football"

This and now how we should apparently draft Cardale Jones in the 2nd round..

You guys are a trip..


Gosh Mark May, just give it up already.
Posted By: PortlandDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:20 PM
The final TD was necessary. The Ducks would have called their time outs forcing the field goal anyway. It's how they coach. We just stuck it to them. I have no problem with it.
Posted By: Punchsmack Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:24 PM
Originally Posted By: ThatGuy
If Oregon had done it you guys would of called it classless.

You guys sound like Steelers fans after an illegal hit "That's just Steelers football"

This and now how we should apparently draft Cardale Jones in the 2nd round..

You guys are a trip..


I can't speak for everyone else, but I've never been upset at a team for running up the score. I remember the 2000-something Patriots, the undefeated regular season version, passing on 4th down late in the 4th quarter up 28 and thinking...if the team doesn't want to be scored on, do something about it.

I've seen enough 21-point 4th quarter comebacks or a team scoring 2 or 3 late TDs using onside kicks (see the Pitt bowl game this year) to know that you always try to keep scoring, always.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:28 PM
Quote:

Gosh Mark May, just give it up already.

rofl #disgruntledmichiganfan
Posted By: Dave Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:33 PM
I was a little surprised they didn't take a knee. I remarked to my wife that Tressel would have, but Urban was a different kind of coach than JT. I think it was a gift to his players, well deserved. Like others have said: if you don't want them to score, stop them. Watching the coaches meet at midfield after the game, the Oregon coach didn't seem to have a problem with it.
Posted By: Jester Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:42 PM
What was the score of the Oregon-FSU game.

How much time was on the clock when Oregon started kneeling down?

All it takes is one weird play, one big play and all of a sudden we are one score away from losing.
Posted By: Punchsmack Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 03:47 PM
Originally Posted By: Jester
What was the score of the Oregon-FSU game.

How much time was on the clock when Oregon started kneeling down?


Great points.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:17 PM
Quote:
All it takes is one weird play, one big play and all of a sudden we are one score away from losing.

And we had SEVERAL weird plays for turnovers - Cardale dropping the ball, off the chest of Marshall right into the hands of an Oregon defender, Cardale trying to give the ball to Elliot twice on the option.

And as was stated, Oregons coach didn't seem too upset, as he shouldn't be due to the fact they do the exact same thing to every team they play when they are winning.
Posted By: ThatGuy Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 04:55 PM
Originally Posted By: columbusdawg
Quote:

Gosh Mark May, just give it up already.

rofl #disgruntledmichiganfan


I'm not disgruntled.. maybe just slight.. gruntled tongue

My lfe would of been so much easier had I grown up a Packers (born in WI) and Buckeyes (grew up in Ohio) fan.. But no.. I had to be difficult..

That first Quarte was pretty good for Oregon.. but after OSU shut their run game down I think they were to focused on it and got in way too many 3rd and longs..

I thought they had it when it was 21-20, but they couldn't stop OSUs run game.. I don't even know why OSU threw the ball in the 2nd half. At 28-20 I think Oregon then went 3 and out and I knew it was over.. my roomate told me to shut up.. he wasn't convinced until that final TD.

I've watched a rival of my team (OSU, Pitt, Bal) play in 9 title games, and win 6 championships.. its to the point it doesn't even bother me as much, I almost assume it will happen..
Posted By: kingodawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 05:04 PM
Originally Posted By: ThatGuy
Originally Posted By: DIEHARD
Originally Posted By: FreeAgent
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.


You mean the same Oregon team that ran the score up on everyone else they played?

It was only a 2-score game and the right call. Why risk getting a FG blocked/returned? The safe route was to keep pounding it on the ground.

It's not like they were passing down field to get points or going for 2 after a meaningless TD.




If Oregon had done it you guys would of called it classless.

You guys sound like Steelers fans after an illegal hit "That's just Steelers football"

This and now how we should apparently draft Cardale Jones in the 2nd round..

You guys are a trip..
Oh shut up with your sour grapes, Michigan fan. One day your program may return to relevance. Oregon was still firing off the ball and going for a T.O. We handed the freaking ball off, its not like we were running a reverse.
Posted By: ThatGuy Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 06:01 PM
K.
Posted By: Damanshot Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 06:28 PM
Originally Posted By: FreeAgent
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.


We could have done without it. But what's done is done.

What was the score of the last Ducks win? For that matter what was the score of the last two games they played prior to last night?

Vs Arizona 51-13

Vs Florida State 59-20

I don't think I want to hear about piling on points from any Ducks fan
Posted By: Psydeffect Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 06:39 PM
Don't hate the winner learn how to win.
Posted By: PastorMarc Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 06:46 PM
BUCKEYES #1 thumbsup
Posted By: Punchsmack Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 06:55 PM
Favorite play of last nights game...

https://vine.co/#/v/ODvBgmzTFIH

Quarterback versus nose guard. Boom!

Sure Cardale is huge at ~250, but the NG was ~310.
Posted By: Dawgs4Life Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 06:56 PM
Cardale has a knack for picking up an extra 1-2 yards.

There were numerous times over the past 3 games where I initially thought "dang, we're short" ... and then a second later I'm saying "wow, what a run"
Posted By: ScottPlayersFacemask Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 07:35 PM
j/c

pretty cool

Zeke Sports Science
Posted By: Damanshot Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 07:40 PM
Originally Posted By: Punchsmack
Favorite play of last nights game...

https://vine.co/#/v/ODvBgmzTFIH

Quarterback versus nose guard. Boom!

Sure Cardale is huge at ~250, but the NG was ~310.


I know exactly which play you are referring to, but that link doesn't work..
Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 08:10 PM
Originally Posted By: Dave
I was a little surprised they didn't take a knee


I was more surprised that they ran up the middle 3 times in a row at the end of the 1st half. That was the most out of character moment the team had.
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 08:25 PM
Originally Posted By: kingodawg
Originally Posted By: ThatGuy
Originally Posted By: DIEHARD
Originally Posted By: FreeAgent
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.


You mean the same Oregon team that ran the score up on everyone else they played?

It was only a 2-score game and the right call. Why risk getting a FG blocked/returned? The safe route was to keep pounding it on the ground.

It's not like they were passing down field to get points or going for 2 after a meaningless TD.




If Oregon had done it you guys would of called it classless.

You guys sound like Steelers fans after an illegal hit "That's just Steelers football"

This and now how we should apparently draft Cardale Jones in the 2nd round..

You guys are a trip..
Oh shut up with your sour grapes, Michigan fan. One day your program may return to relevance. Oregon was still firing off the ball and going for a T.O. We handed the freaking ball off, its not like we were running a reverse.


You could look at it two ways, either we're piling on, or we're getting some cushion.

On a team like the ducks, I get some cushion and they should consider it a sign of respect.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 08:28 PM
Even if Braxton and Cardale both leave- Stephen Collier or Torrance Gibson could be future beasts. Can anyone doubt Urban knowing QB talent? tongue
Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 08:47 PM
ESPN releases their first top25 for 2015 season.

Biggest surprises to me:

*Arkansas and Tenn both ranked. I guess you could pick 1 to be a surprise team, but picking both is pretty ridiculous.

*Neither SEC & ACC not represented in top7. Georgia @ 8 and Clemson @ 9 the highest ranked from those conferences.

*USC @ 4. Talent isn't an issue and Kessler looked amazing at times, but no consistency continues to plague them and the Pac12 South is deep.

*Ole Miss @ 11. Nice story this year, but they were pretty well exposed as the season progressed and fell apart aside from the Egg Bowl.

*GaTech @ 18, FSU @ 19. I think they should be higher. GaTech returns their OL and QB and most of their defense. RBs and WRs there tend to be more easily replaced. FSU is stacked and can put the Winston mess behind them (despite his talent).


http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/12138345/tcu-leads-2015-way-too-early-top-25-rankings

1. TCU
2. OSU
3. Baylor
4. USC
5. Oregon
6. Michigan State
7. UCLA
8. Georgia
9. Clemson
10. Alabama
11. Ole Miss
12. Notre Dame
13. Arizona
14. Auburn
15. Arizona State
16. Wisconsin
17. LSU
18. GaTech
19. FSU
20. Boise State
21. Arkansas
22. Utah
23. Tennessee
24. Oklahoma State
25. Minnesota
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 09:16 PM
Whatever happens, OSU needs to do everything humanly possible to keep Ed Warinner. He's an elite recruiter and the best offensive line coach in football.
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 09:28 PM
Even though polls this early are stupid I don't see how tOSU isn't ranked number 1 other than the fact it is ESPN doing the poll.
Posted By: WVDawg54 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 09:36 PM
First off...... This team was a team of destiny. I said it a few weeks ago and truly believed it!! They had the same "feel" as the 2002 team. For some reason, you just knew it. I think I sobbed a bit last night. lol.

That said, I've been reading different articles all day about the team and Urban Myer. In the discussion/comment forum, there were several people saying that the National Championship should have been 'Bama and FSU. Really????? So, the two teams that lost in the first round really deserved to play against each other for all the marbles? SMDH

People still can't admit that OSU is an elite program and elite team. And, I wonder if Mark May was the one that started the ESPN poll. rofl I hope we get to play TCU next year and run them out of the stadium....
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 10:18 PM
Just amazing to think he at one point had Leak / Tebow / Newton. I remember some people saying Urban wouldn't win a title here after we lost to Clemson. Next year is going to just as fun, buckle up guys. naughtydevil
Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 10:34 PM
Originally Posted By: columbusdawg
Even though polls this early are stupid I don't see how tOSU isn't ranked number 1 other than the fact it is ESPN doing the poll.


ESPN likes trolling the public. So, saying TCU is #1 lends to the arguments about how they could have been apart of the first playoff through the silly logic that a team cannot drop when they win despite playing a poor team compared to other teams playing very good teams (small bump to their resume, big bump to opponent resumes).

Also, notice the SEC teams ranked #8 as the highest team. Another troll job here though done deceptively. Get the SEC fans up in arms about the lack of respect, while also putting some likely undeserving SEC teams in the bottom of the top25 (hey, look Mizzou just beat a top25 Tenn team, they must be good?).

ESPN is king of the trolls. Much respect to them for it.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 10:41 PM
Posted By: Dawg_LB Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 10:59 PM
So proud of OSU! National Champs! A win for Ohio State University, the state of Ohio, the fans of Ohio and the Big Ten!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: texaslostdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 11:07 PM
Originally Posted By: candyman92
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daaaamn I need that poster
Posted By: clevesteve Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 11:13 PM
Originally Posted By: no_logo_required
*Arkansas and Tenn both ranked. I guess you could pick 1 to be a surprise team, but picking both is pretty ridiculous.


Arkansas was a completely different team the last month of the season + bowl and Tennessee's fresh and soph classes this year were nuts. They look real good going forward I think.
Posted By: Spergon FTWynn Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 11:29 PM
Originally Posted By: candyman92
Just amazing to think he at one point had Leak / Tebow / Newton. I remember some people saying Urban wouldn't win a title here after we lost to Clemson. Next year is going to just as fun, buckle up guys. naughtydevil


The one thing I thought was pretty amazing was how these kids, who are all still so young, and so early into their college careers, were very happy and thrilled with winning it all, but there seemed to be a consistent talk about being back. Meyer said it while receiving the trophy. I heard it from Elliot and Jones as well. They seem hungry. This year was historic. Next year could be legendary.

It will be much harder next year. Desperation is a great weapon in sports. Now that you got one, how hungry are you for a another? We saw it this year with FSU. They just didn't have that angle during the year. Getting to where they got was amazing, but they dodged so many bullets, an benefited from playing a pretty weak schedule.

They are absolutely the favorites next year. Most of this team coming back, with the possibility of choosing from 3 QB's (I still think Miller is gone)? It's a no brainer that they will come in ranked in the AP poll next July/August at #1. Don't look at ESPN's dumb ratings. They swung and missed on OSU all year.

Funny that Mark May was nowhere to be found last night. How dumb does that guy look right now. Seriously, guy, do your job and stop letting emotion get in the way. I've never seen someone in that line of work have such a vendetta against one team or a player. It's borderline ridiculous. Why do they put up with him? He doesn't push the needle. College football fans watch college football shows regardless. It's not like his idiotic way of doing his job brings in viewers.
Posted By: Squires Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 11:36 PM
Originally Posted By: Jester
What was the score of the Oregon-FSU game.

How much time was on the clock when Oregon started kneeling down?

All it takes is one weird play, one big play and all of a sudden we are one score away from losing.


Oregon was up 45-20 in the 4th quarter and scored 2 more touchdowns.
Posted By: WVDawg54 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 11:39 PM
Originally Posted By: Spergon FTWynn

I've never seen someone in that line of work have such a vendetta against one team or a player.

Do you remember Trev Alberts? He is the white version of Mark May and they actually hosted a show together. He absolutely HATED Ohio State and insisted that Nebraska/Oklahoma were far superior to anything the Big Ten had to offer. My lord, that guy was just as painful to listen to as May. I'm glad they have shove their big fat foot in their idiotic mouth. thumbsup
Posted By: Spergon FTWynn Re: College Football Discussion - 01/13/15 11:52 PM
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Originally Posted By: kingodawg
Originally Posted By: ThatGuy
Originally Posted By: DIEHARD
Originally Posted By: FreeAgent
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.


You mean the same Oregon team that ran the score up on everyone else they played?

It was only a 2-score game and the right call. Why risk getting a FG blocked/returned? The safe route was to keep pounding it on the ground.

It's not like they were passing down field to get points or going for 2 after a meaningless TD.




If Oregon had done it you guys would of called it classless.

You guys sound like Steelers fans after an illegal hit "That's just Steelers football"

This and now how we should apparently draft Cardale Jones in the 2nd round..

You guys are a trip..
Oh shut up with your sour grapes, Michigan fan. One day your program may return to relevance. Oregon was still firing off the ball and going for a T.O. We handed the freaking ball off, its not like we were running a reverse.


You could look at it two ways, either we're piling on, or we're getting some cushion.

On a team like the ducks, I get some cushion and they should consider it a sign of respect.


Up 15 and Oregon was using their TO's? Sorry, but I'm running my offense and getting 7.

It's not classless. Any kind of fumbled play and it's a one posession game with a chance at an onside kick. This isn't rocket science.
Posted By: archbolddawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/14/15 12:48 AM
I know it's not a written rule, so to speak, but it should be an unwritten rule: If anyone throws up a white flag, the losing team should do it first. Unless and until a team concedes defeat, you need to assume they are coming after you.

Granted, in say a 59-0 rout, that may change.

But, this was the national championship game. It wasn't OSU vs. Youngstown St.

It was a team that so, so many said "Oh, they play in the Big 10, it's a weak conference."

It was a team that so, so many said "didn't deserve to even make the playoffs."

It was a team playing the highly favored Ducks - with their "high power" offense.

Add to that, kicking a field goal would've been seen as worse. AND, many would say taking a knee would've been condescending as well.
Posted By: DeisleDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/14/15 12:59 AM
The Mighty Ducks rofl
Posted By: Spergon FTWynn Re: College Football Discussion - 01/14/15 01:56 AM
Originally Posted By: archbolddawg

Add to that, kicking a field goal would've been seen as worse. AND, many would say taking a knee would've been condescending as well.


There never was a field goal to kick. OSU drew the team offsides. Going for it would have been the right move anyway...

You never kick a field goal in that situation. You pull your players off the field and put guys who don't play much on it, to run a play that at that level, can create more turnover opportunities for another team? Nah, run the play, if you fail, you're up 15, and they have 90 plus yards to go.

Anyone who thinks that is classless is just reaching. Not to mention, even in a situation where it was classless, it's against a team that always piles it on.
Posted By: jaybird Re: College Football Discussion - 01/14/15 03:07 AM
It's the national championship against the number two team in the nation.... You finish the game!! This isn't San Jose state you're going up against...
Posted By: MrTed Re: College Football Discussion - 01/14/15 04:49 AM
Originally Posted By: Spergon FTWynn
Originally Posted By: MrTed
Originally Posted By: kingodawg
Originally Posted By: ThatGuy
Originally Posted By: DIEHARD
Originally Posted By: FreeAgent
My Favorite Part of the game

What does everyone think about the final TD? Most others outside of Columbus/tOSU territory think it was classless.


You mean the same Oregon team that ran the score up on everyone else they played?

It was only a 2-score game and the right call. Why risk getting a FG blocked/returned? The safe route was to keep pounding it on the ground.

It's not like they were passing down field to get points or going for 2 after a meaningless TD.




If Oregon had done it you guys would of called it classless.

You guys sound like Steelers fans after an illegal hit "That's just Steelers football"

This and now how we should apparently draft Cardale Jones in the 2nd round..

You guys are a trip..
Oh shut up with your sour grapes, Michigan fan. One day your program may return to relevance. Oregon was still firing off the ball and going for a T.O. We handed the freaking ball off, its not like we were running a reverse.


You could look at it two ways, either we're piling on, or we're getting some cushion.

On a team like the ducks, I get some cushion and they should consider it a sign of respect.


Up 15 and Oregon was using their TO's? Sorry, but I'm running my offense and getting 7.

It's not classless. Any kind of fumbled play and it's a one posession game with a chance at an onside kick. This isn't rocket science.


That's what I'm saying. The Ducks should feel that their abilities as a team were respected. Hell, on one of those turnovers they scored a 70yd touchdown on the first play of that possession. Hence the 'cushion'.

And like Bill Belicheck said, 'It's not my job to stop my offense, it's yours'.
Posted By: Frenchy Re: College Football Discussion - 01/14/15 05:15 AM
Anyone else watch the replay with the coaches today? They had the MSU, Vandy, Nebraska, and Pitt coaches along with Spielman and an ESPN guy. The game was on as they talked about it, pretty insightful. I couldn't tune away, watched the game again this way today.
Posted By: YTownBrownsFan Re: College Football Discussion - 01/14/15 05:30 AM
Originally Posted By: candyman92


I love that! laugh
Posted By: YTownBrownsFan Re: College Football Discussion - 01/14/15 05:58 AM
Originally Posted By: no_logo_required
Originally Posted By: columbusdawg
Even though polls this early are stupid I don't see how tOSU isn't ranked number 1 other than the fact it is ESPN doing the poll.


ESPN likes trolling the public. So, saying TCU is #1 lends to the arguments about how they could have been apart of the first playoff through the silly logic that a team cannot drop when they win despite playing a poor team compared to other teams playing very good teams (small bump to their resume, big bump to opponent resumes).

Also, notice the SEC teams ranked #8 as the highest team. Another troll job here though done deceptively. Get the SEC fans up in arms about the lack of respect, while also putting some likely undeserving SEC teams in the bottom of the top25 (hey, look Mizzou just beat a top25 Tenn team, they must be good?).

ESPN is king of the trolls. Much respect to them for it.


Here is the funny thing ... we only have something like 20 Seniors on this team. (I heard that number on the radio, I have not counted them though) This is a really young team, and there is some huge talent waiting for their chance to show their wares.

This team was also built while Meyer contended with restrictions on scholarships from the NCAA. Next year, those restrictions (finally) go away completely. OSU finally gets back to a total of 85 scholarship players, instead of 82 as in the past few years.

With not 1, not 2, but 3 QB who can all win games, and as defending National Champions, opening at anything except #1 is ridiculous.
Posted By: ScottPlayersFacemask Re: College Football Discussion - 01/14/15 09:46 AM
Originally Posted By: Frenchy
Anyone else watch the replay with the coaches today? They had the MSU, Vandy, Nebraska, and Pitt coaches along with Spielman and an ESPN guy. The game was on as they talked about it, pretty insightful. I couldn't tune away, watched the game again this way today.


Yes watched it tonight, was really interesting to see the different views from the 4 coaches and Spielman.

On the posts above me, every one of the coaches said the same thing, if the Ducks are going to use their TO's then keep running it. On the 4th and short, only one said he would kick the field goal and I think that was Riley from Neb. The others said they go for the 1st down/TD.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/14/15 11:19 AM
As scary good as our offense is, look at these recruiting classes and notice a theme. A LOT of very highly ranked defensive players.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/school/_/id/194/class/2014

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/school/_/id/194/class/2015

Defense might be as good as the offense if you can imagine that.
Posted By: Versatile Dog Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 12:43 AM
The Big Ten Championship, the Alabama game, and National Championship game were some of the most rewarding football I have ever witnessed as a fan.

I am so proud of the team. I am so glad to shut all the idiots up about how terrible the Big 10 is and how Ohio State doesn't deserve to get in. I am so glad to prove that we are as strong and as fast as any team in the country. I am thankful to have Urban as our HC. The guy really, really gets it.

I'm still flying high........
Posted By: DeisleDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 01:22 AM
I was out at several stores today... and the OSU Championship Shirts and hoodies we're out.. It was unbelievable the people buying them..

When I was checking out at Dick's Sporting goods the lady at the register told me I was the first person she saw not wearing or buying a OSU sweatshirt..

I told her I had my big nut boxers on ..

Buckeye Proud !!!
Posted By: Punchsmack Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 01:31 AM
Originally Posted By: Versatile Dog
I am so glad to shut all the idiots up about how terrible the Big 10 is and how Ohio State doesn't deserve to get in.


I heard this from Mike&Mike, PTI, Highly Questionable, and a few other media sources...but had they lost, I don't think that means they didn't deserve the #4 spot. It would have meant Bama or Oregon were better teams and based on the rankings, they were supposed to be better.

For example, Oregon beating the tar out of FSU didn't prove to me they didn't deserve the #3 spot. An undefeated defending national champion with their returning Heisman winning QB "deserves" at least the #3 spot. I watched the whole game, FSU fumbled the ball a lot in the 3rd quarter and Oregon turned all those turnovers into points. A few bounces in favorable way, myabe FSU only loses by 7-14 or even wins. That 3rd quarter killed their spirits.

Based on the resumes we had at the time, the right four teams were selected. I don't think Baylor's loss or TCU's win meant the decision on the 4 teams was wrong.

Heck, if 4 more weeks were played, we would probably have 3-4 different teams in the final four.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 03:30 AM
I just hope Urban is good enough to win Big 10 coach of the year next year. tongue
Posted By: YTownBrownsFan Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 04:18 AM
Originally Posted By: candyman92
I just hope Urban is good enough to win Big 10 coach of the year next year. tongue


I dunno. Harbaugh is now up north .... and if he wins 6 games ....... wink
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 02:35 PM
I hope that in the years ahead our fanbase realizes that the days of us winning 21-7 type of games are over. The offense is going to score a crap ton of points. So the defense is going to be on the field a lot and give up points as result. However, the Oregon game showed that they could "lock it down" when they absolutely had to. There will always be games like Michigan State and Clemson last year. However, the system proved that it works, even if it's very frustrating at times.
Posted By: PitDAWG Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 05:09 PM
j/c

Down here around Nashville way a lot of people are saying how proud I must be of my Buckeyes. In response I tell them that I'm also a Browns fan so everything kind of evens out.
Posted By: ExclDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 10:39 PM
Looks like Cardale Jones is staying one more year too. Let the QB competition begin! Who transfers and who starts?
Posted By: jfanent Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 10:44 PM
Well, JT won't be ready by spring practice and from what was said on Drennan Miller may not be either. Cardale can solidify his spot at that point and it appears it will be his job to keep.
Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 10:58 PM
Braxton definitely won't be ready by spring as he had a 9-12 month timeline. If he goes the full 12, then he's going to miss August 2-a-days too.
Posted By: PrplPplEater Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 11:00 PM
Originally Posted By: no_logo_required
Braxton definitely won't be ready by spring as he had a 9-12 month timeline. If he goes the full 12, then he's going to miss August 2-a-days too.


Sounds like they're going to roll with Cardale as the starter. Perhaps they may seek a medical redshirt for the other two, or at least one of them?

Getting a solid reassurance from Urban is the only reason I can think of that he'd stay at OSU - I think he's gotten that.
Posted By: ThatGuy Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 11:10 PM
Start Cardale Next year, let him win a Heisman.

He leaves.

Start JT the year, or next two years, after that, He can win a few Heismans..

He leaves.

Continue recruiting actual QBs, and not RBs that play QB..
Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 11:12 PM
Disagree, Urban works best when he has both a real QB and a RB-playing-QB that he can utilize together.
Posted By: ThatGuy Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 11:14 PM
Originally Posted By: no_logo_required
Disagree, Urban works best when he has both a real QB and a RB-playing-QB that he can utilize together.


Yeah, but don't have the RB/QB be your starter.

Marshal was a QB in HS, and played some gadget stuff, like Spencer.. But JT/Jones were the QBs..
Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/15/15 11:16 PM
Originally Posted By: ThatGuy
Originally Posted By: no_logo_required
Disagree, Urban works best when he has both a real QB and a RB-playing-QB that he can utilize together.


Yeah, but don't have the RB/QB be your starter.

Marshal was a QB in HS, and played some gadget stuff, like Spencer.. But JT/Jones were the QBs..


true. though Pryor and Braxton did just fine as starters (and they are much closer to the RB-first type of guys). I am with you in that I prefer the QBs to be QB-first w/ the ability to run if necessary.

Bucks don't have to worry about it for awhile though. I fully expect Braxton to transfer and Cardale and JT are both QB-first guys.
Posted By: Versatile Dog Re: College Football Discussion - 01/16/15 12:00 AM
Originally Posted By: candyman92
I just hope Urban is good enough to win Big 10 coach of the year next year. tongue


brownie
Posted By: columbusdawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/16/15 12:07 AM
Originally Posted By: Versatile Dog
Originally Posted By: candyman92
I just hope Urban is good enough to win Big 10 coach of the year next year. tongue


brownie

Nah, I think I'd rather have Jerry Kill
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/16/15 01:49 AM
Just a fun final stat- Alabama beat no team in the final AP top 10. Ohio State beat 3 teams in the final AP top 5.

Posted By: Spergon FTWynn Re: College Football Discussion - 01/16/15 03:48 AM
A few days in the aftermath, I have stopped at times just during my regular day, especially when people have asked me/congratulated me (that's what happens when you're a transplant) about OSU, and I've just gone, "wait, did all of this really happen?"

It really is one of the most ridiculous sports stories I've ever seen.

I've been asked about it a ton over the last few days. It's awesome, and believe me I enjoyed every second of it, but as far as celebrations and all that, the 2002 has a slight edge because of the drought. For my friends and I, it was the first true championship we got to celebrate together as buddies. Plus the mystique of the U, the 35 game win streak, the pro prospects, and Jim Tressel still being this mystery... It was just an amazing run. The offense was so bland, and lacking. So many close calls. The Purdue game, OT at Illinois, Chris Gamble's Pick-6 against PSU, Michigan's final drive. You kinda knew that 3/4 the way through some of these games, that the defense would have to carry the load. The game was on a Friday too, it was just so well set up for a giant party.

It's not to put down this run, because this one is unique in its own way. There came a point this season where I felt like Urban had this offense clicking so well that they could score on any down they had the ball. The defense slowly came around, although later on in the year, when the bell was rung for them to show up in a big spot, they did.

Also, I absolutely love that Ohio State opens up on the road at Lane Stadium. That can be a tough place to play and obviously we've seen what they can do to QB's, but I think the revenge factor can cancel out the hangover/letdown factor that comes after winning it all, and not having a cupcake FCS team or some other low level Ohio school. I think it's a good way to re-ignite the spark from last year. I can' wait for that. It should be some scene in Blacksburg.

Posted By: CapCity Dawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/16/15 12:09 PM
Originally Posted By: ExclDawg
Looks like Cardale Jones is staying one more year too. Let the QB competition begin! Who transfers and who starts?


I do not see all 3 being on the team next year.

My guess is that Braxton is the odd man out. He can transfer to another D1 school (or whatever they call them now) without having to sit and lose a year of eligibility since he has graduated.

Barrett still has 3 years of eligibility left, so he could transfer and still have 2 years after sitting out. Or he can go down a division and play 3 years. I just don't see either one playing out, but the first is more likely than the second, IMHO.

Jones ... he is a Buckeye next year. Now I do not believe that Meyer promised Jones anything other than he will have a chance to compete for the starting job.

Ideally, for Ohio State, is Jones starts next year and does well enough to declare for the draft. Then Barrett takes back over and plays his year, or two.

Miller ... thanks for the memories. OSU fans will not forget that. But sometimes things just happen. I wish you all the best.
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/16/15 01:39 PM
Virginia Tech is getting curb stomped next year. That's the one oppnent on our schedule I have zero fear of the guys "not being excited for." It being a monday night primetime game helps too. Honestly I don't know if what happened with Cardale is good for fans of other schools. It showed just how big of a talent difference there is. I think Stephen Collier (4th stringer) could start for the bottom tier Division 1 schools RIGHT NOW.
Posted By: no_logo_required Re: College Football Discussion - 01/16/15 02:46 PM
I am more worried about the Northern Illinois game. They are a good program. They shouldn't ever beat the Buckeyes, but there's a decent chance that we won't be nearly as "up" for that game as we should be.
Posted By: PastorMarc Re: College Football Discussion - 01/16/15 11:46 PM
WEEEEEE ... ARE THE CHAMPIONS ... MY FRIENDS thumbsup
Posted By: candyman92 Re: College Football Discussion - 01/16/15 11:53 PM
Posted By: YTownBrownsFan Re: College Football Discussion - 01/17/15 04:28 AM
Wow! I loved that. laugh
Posted By: PortlandDawg Re: College Football Discussion - 01/17/15 04:41 AM


If you've got the time this is a great watch. Others have mentioned it, it's the video of a group of coaches watching the game and breaking down what they're seeing. Really insightful.
Posted By: Tulsa Re: College Football Discussion - 01/17/15 02:28 PM
Buckeye Fans are everywhere.

I took this on my morning walk in my neighborhood.

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