Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 10, 2025, 01:00:26 PMND didn't give Kelly the leeway on transfers they have allowed Freeman to have. He wouldn't have been able to bring in guys going into their senior years, especially multiple seniors like Riley Leonard.

I hadn't heard that, Billy. Do you have an article or two you can share saying as much? It's an interesting dynamic.

Either way, he's still a quitter and hypocrite - preach loyalty from players but show none to players. All about himself.

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 10, 2025, 11:52:46 AMPSU had two possessions after ND tied the game. One was a three and out with a QB run to the short side of the field on 3rd and short. The other was Allar's INT on the second play of the drive right after the RB had ripped off a 10 yard run. Big Game James couldn't help himself.

+100.  ND had no answer for PSU's zone blocking in the second half. PSU was attacking the edges and getting lanes that O-line coaches will be putting in instructional videos.

Quote from: MU82 on January 09, 2025, 10:39:47 PMI root against ND always but gotta give em credit for toughening up in the second half and not getting dominated on the lines. Plus I kinda like Freeman - seems like the kind of coach I'd want my grandson to play for.

Freeman is a perfect stress test for the insufferable nature of ND and its fanbase.  He's a young, impressive, likable HC...and I still can't find myself pulling for them against anyone outside of Wisky.

This game gonna be a snooze

That is a brutal TD to allow

Oh my Treveon Henderson.

Ohio state could be up big if they didn't shoot themselves the foot.

Second half outlook: OSU is done toying with an inferior team.

Quote from: MU82 on January 10, 2025, 08:46:47 PMSecond half outlook: OSU is done toying with an inferior team.
[/quoteywo straight jinxe

Quote from: MU82 on January 10, 2025, 08:46:47 PMSecond half outlook: OSU is done toying with an inferior team.

Two straight jinxes.

Annnnd then ... OSU tries to get cute.

Glad Texas burned em.

That sweep when you need maybe 2 inches was quite the choice

OSU really trying to let Texas hang around

Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 10, 2025, 08:58:56 PMThat sweep when you need maybe 2 inches was quite the choice

OSU really trying to let Texas hang around

Feels like a perfect example of Chip Kelly when he tries to get too fancy when an offense is working just fine.

I was at an Ohio State bar for the first half with 2 Badger fans and they and the Buckeye fans unironically said the playing field is even now that all teams can pay their players

Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 10, 2025, 09:32:29 PMI was at an Ohio State bar for the first half with 2 Badger fans and they and the Buckeye fans unironically said the playing field is even now that all teams can pay their players

Muggs has went medieval on someone for much less

Well, Texas definitely had their chance

Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 10, 2025, 09:59:58 PMWell, Texas definitely had their chance

Loved the pitchout from the shotgun at the 1-yard line.  Sark can recruit but man, he's going to need a lot of luck to overcome his Sarkness

Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 10, 2025, 10:05:38 PMLoved the pitchout from the shotgun at the 1-yard line.  Sark can recruit but man, he's going to need a lot of luck to overcome his Sarkness

One of the worst calls in the moment Ive seen in a LONG time.  He's done amazing stuff with that program but holy hell.  Not even a QB option pitch, just a straight HB toss from the 1.

Ewers had a couple nice throws but my god his anti-redemption tour continues.  Just brutal stuff.  I keep seeing Ole Miss but I don't know if he fits Kiffin's style.  Jackson Dart was a really smart, quick runner who improvised and made funky throws when needed.  Ewers at his best is a lot of things but those aren't one of them.

Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 10, 2025, 10:05:38 PMLoved the pitchout from the shotgun at the 1-yard line.  Sark can recruit but man, he's going to need a lot of luck to overcome his Sarkness

That was crazy. Especially with running backs who were bull rushing forward for short yards all night and 2 Qbs capable of diving up the gut.

Quote from: JWags85 on January 10, 2025, 10:16:05 PMOne of the worst calls in the moment Ive seen in a LONG time.  He's done amazing stuff with that program but holy hell.  Not even a QB option pitch, just a straight HB toss from the 1.

Ewers had a couple nice throws but my god his anti-redemption tour continues.  Just brutal stuff.  I keep seeing Ole Miss but I don't know if he fits Kiffin's style.  Jackson Dart was a really smart, quick runner who improvised and made funky throws when needed.  Ewers at his best is a lot of things but those aren't one of them.

Quote from: JWags85 on January 10, 2025, 10:16:05 PMOne of the worst calls in the moment Ive seen in a LONG time.  He's done amazing stuff with that program but holy hell.  Not even a QB option pitch, just a straight HB toss from the 1.

Ewers had a couple nice throws but my god his anti-redemption tour continues.  Just brutal stuff.  I keep seeing Ole Miss but I don't know if he fits Kiffin's style.  Jackson Dart was a really smart, quick runner who improvised and made funky throws when needed.  Ewers at his best is a lot of things but those aren't one of them.

Channel 6, Spencer Hall's (EDSBS) site had a piece this week on Sark's red zone offenses and the synopsis is, he's terrible in the red zone as a play caller.  Teams pile up yards between the 20's but struggle mightily near the end zone

Notre Dame, Ohio State.   Just when you think it can't get worse.

Quote from: tower912 on January 11, 2025, 09:19:03 AMNotre Dame, Ohio State.   Just when you think it can't get worse.

Better than Penn State.

Quote from: tower912 on January 11, 2025, 09:19:03 AMNotre Dame, Ohio State.   Just when you think it can't get worse.

It could be Michigan getting there thanks to sign stealing again...

Is Ohio State the highest paid team at $20M?

Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 14, 2025, 09:08:43 AMIs Ohio State the highest paid team at $20M?

Reportedly yes. Which is actually a bargain.

https://rodgersherman.substack.com/p/ohio-states-20-million-bargain

Quote from: tower912 on January 11, 2025, 09:19:03 AMNotre Dame, Ohio State.   Just when you think it can't get worse.

Second straight year that no SEC team made the title game.

Good thing that's a basketball conference now!

The last time two teams from the north won the college football championship in back to back years is when Joe Montana's 1977 Notre Dame team followed Tony Dorsett's 1976 Pitt team.