Official 2022 BIG 10 Football Thread

[asujbl]

Did I start this just because of Gattis?

Yep

[Siberian13]

You better not disappear again if Ohio State loses to Michigan. :)!

[asujbl]

You better not disappear again if Ohio State loses to Michigan. :)!

I’m back

We took possession of the new house so my 8 week nightmare is ending

Yes I realize that’s just December and January

But holidays

[BostonNut]

Ohio State is going undefeated pretty easily.

That’s all I’ve got for now.

[hairysasquatch]

Michigan football resembling a Latin American soap opera right now. :D

But we'll be fine without Gattis. Will be a different looking offense next year anyway so not a big deal. Jimmy will get someone in to coach up the kids.

Gattis burning bridges while exiting to a raging dumpster fire in Miami is a head-scratcher.

[hairysasquatch]

Ohio State is going undefeated pretty easily.

That’s all I’ve got for now.

Welcome back!

[Gigantor]

Michigan football resembling a Latin American soap opera right now. :D

But we'll be fine without Gattis. Will be a different looking offense next year anyway so not a big deal. Jimmy will get someone in to coach up the kids.

Gattis burning bridges while exiting to a raging dumpster fire in Miami is a head-scratcher.

No denying is a good recruiter and won Assistant of the Year.

People quickly forget his offenses were not good in 2019 and 2020. He was on the hot seat a year ago. It's believed JH had a "come to Jesus" moment with him after last year, which lead to this year's run-heavy play calling. It also lines up with Mike Hart's arrival.

Lots of rumors and conjecture, but ultimately his OC track record is more bad than good IMO. I also heard Gattis was pulled off the recruiting trail mid-season?

Agreed though, Michigan will be fine w/o him.

[asujbl]

Ohio State is going undefeated pretty easily.

That’s all I’ve got for now.

In 2022? Absolutely

[asujbl]

Welcome back!

Thumbs up

[hairysasquatch]

No denying is a good recruiter and won Assistant of the Year.

People quickly forget his offenses were not good in 2019 and 2020. He was on the hot seat a year ago. It's believed JH had a "come to Jesus" moment with him after last year, which lead to this year's run-heavy play calling. It also lines up with Mike Hart's arrival.

Lots of rumors and conjecture, but ultimately his OC track record is more bad than good IMO. I also heard Gattis was pulled off the recruiting trail mid-season?

Agreed though, Michigan will be fine w/o him.

Apparently searching "Gattis mom" on Tweeter reveals some interesting reading

[lambeauleap87]

What an odd sequence of events in Ann Arbor over the last week.

[cnewby]

I’m back

We took possession of the new house so my 8 week nightmare is ending

Yes I realize that’s just December and January

But holidays

You spit those excuses so eloquently...:coffee:

[hairysasquatch]

Urbz reported on campus in Columbus- unclear if related to football program or just cruising for coeds.

[CC_123]

Gophers should be a strong contender for the West.

Morgan, Ibrahim, Bucky Irving, Autman-Bell, Dylan Wright, Axel Ruschmeyer, John Michael Schmidtz all returning on the offensive side of the ball gives us a lot of familiarity and veteran leadership. Also helps that Kirk Ciarrocca is back at OC. He did wonders in 2019.

Gophers also landed some big impact transfers. Ryan Stapp was an All-American DB at Abilene Christian and had a lot of D1 schools pursuing him. Shannon Bishop will also add nice DB depth. We also added Chris Smith, who was a phenomenal DT at Harvard. And then the biggest two, were adding Quinn Carroll, T from Notre Dame and Chuck Filiaga, OL from Michigan. Never hurts to add some beef up on the OL after having some key guys declare for the draft.

Looking forward to the season as I think the Gophers could have a strong year ahead

[wiper]

Michigan football resembling a Latin American soap opera right now. :D



nice real nice

[ter]

Serious question for the TTUN fans, are you happy Harbaugh is back? Such a weird situation all around.

[hairysasquatch]

Serious question for the TTUN fans, are you happy Harbaugh is back? Such a weird situation all around.

Yes, it has been weird but I'm glad he is back. He is an unusual case in that the NFL has been a legitimate option (maybe not anymore). Losing McDonald sucked, but I am confident he will find a suitable replacement. Offense will be very different in 22 with departure of Haskins so the continuity provided by Harbaugh will be key. Not sorry to see Gattis go based on reports that he banged a recruit's mom last fall and had to be pulled off the road. So yeah, it's still great to be a Michigan Wolverine!

[lambeauleap87]

Yes, it has been weird but I'm glad he is back. He is an unusual case in that the NFL has been a legitimate option (maybe not anymore). Losing McDonald sucked, but I am confident he will find a suitable replacement. Offense will be very different in 22 with departure of Haskins so the continuity provided by Harbaugh will be key. Not sorry to see Gattis go based on reports that he banged a recruit's mom last fall and had to be pulled off the road. So yeah, it's still great to be a Michigan Wolverine!

Sounds like the Wolverines need to hire Zach Smith as their new OC. Hell, it sounds like he might've been on their staff with these Gattis-style stories.

[preakness]

Where's the illini talk? lol

go Kofi

[hairysasquatch]

Where's the illini talk? lol

go Kofi

Awesome to see preakness in here!

[asujbl]

You spit those excuses so eloquently...:coffee:

That was so nice of you

[asujbl]

Urbz reported on campus in Columbus- unclear if related to football program or just cruising for coeds.

Hopefully cruising the coeds. What the hell does he care?

I hope he’s at his Pint House right now just crushing

[asujbl]

So Brian Hartline…

Good job

[asujbl]

Is this good? Seems good…

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[GoTribe!!!]

Is this good? Seems good…

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Survey says...
good!

[asujbl]

Survey says...
good!

Raiola is on campus today throwing to them. It’s wild to see honestly. It’s hot as #@#@#@#@ in Columbus but at least it’s sunny. Haha

[asujbl]

Just another day…

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[Skippy]

Three days, Three Top 9 WRs. Too good. Thanks Brian Hartline!

[asujbl]

Three days, Three Top 9 WRs. Too good. Thanks Brian Hartline!

The amazing part is that people are talking about JSN and Harrison… after Olave and Wilson

And now it’s like Egbuka and Flemming don’t even exist after the last 72 hours

Oh and Bryson Rodgers, who was the first commit for 2023, and I’ll trust Hartline if he wanted him that bad

[Junior Griffey]

Been about 5 years since I’ve regularly participated in this thread...Go Blue!

[asujbl]

Been about 5 years since I’ve regularly participated in this thread...Go Blue!

If it helps

This was yesterday before Noah committed

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[hairysasquatch]

If it helps

This was yesterday before Noah committed

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The best is yet to come - no worries here. :coffee:

[hairysasquatch]

Been about 5 years since I’ve regularly participated in this thread...Go Blue!

Stay active - it's fun!

[csokn]

Illinois with 26 3-star recruits. Typical Bert, just cultivating mass.

[hairysasquatch]

Illinois with 26 3-star recruits. Typical Bert, just cultivating mass.

He's convinced he can coach them up!

[Junior Griffey]

If anyone can, it’s...Bert!

I’ll do my best to stay active. Should be easier once the season starts. Hope a few of the guys from the old days are still around!

He's convinced he can coach them up!

[hairysasquatch]

If anyone can, it’s...Bert!

I’ll do my best to stay active. Should be easier once the season starts. Hope a few of the guys from the old days are still around!

Oh yeah! Sometimes JV07 shows up for Sparty week. The tOSU crowd, led by Azzjublees, is back in full throat. There are a few Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa guys. Need some more Penn Staters. It's great for talking smack!

[asujbl]

Oh yeah! Sometimes JV07 shows up for Sparty week. The tOSU crowd, led by Azzjublees, is back in full throat. There are a few Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa guys. Need some more Penn Staters. It's great for talking smack!

Let’s do this thing

[hairysasquatch]

Let’s do this thing

"Let's get it on" - Mills Lane

[asujbl]

"Let's get it on" - Mills Lane

Ohio State is going to hang 100 on you

I like your 1 out of 10 (15?) confidence… After winning one game in 10 years? 20? I can’t keep track

But we can bump in November

[hairysasquatch]

Ohio State is going to hang 100 on you

I like your 1 out of 10 (15?) confidence… After winning one game in 10 years? 20? I can’t keep track

But we can bump in November

Hahaha- you're on the outside looking in right now and have to amp up the rhetoric to compensate. I get it. 11 Warriors are now 11 Worriers. Day: born on third, thinks he hit a triple, should remember how well the "hang 100" did for him.

[Junior Griffey]

I miss going back and forth with JV! There was a Minnesota guy too but I can’t remember his name here off the top of my head. I remember you and a few other names here as well!

Oh yeah! Sometimes JV07 shows up for Sparty week. The tOSU crowd, led by Azzjublees, is back in full throat. There are a few Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa guys. Need some more Penn Staters. It's great for talking smack!

[hairysasquatch]

I miss going back and forth with JV! There was a Minnesota guy too but I can’t remember his name here off the top of my head. I remember you and a few other names here as well!

mnvikingstwins?

[CC_123]

I am ready for the season!

Gophers have a really nice 2023 recruiting class right now. 15th right now in the country. Do I expect it to stay there? No. But PJ has done a fabulous job of keeping MN kids home for 2023. 18 commits and 7 are from Minnesota. He has kept the #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, and #9 ranked players in MN here with #4 predicted to be a MN commit. Still have a fair shot at #1 and #8 as well. Its gonna be a fun class with all the in state kids.

[hairysasquatch]

I am ready for the season!

Gophers have a really nice 2023 recruiting class right now. 15th right now in the country. Do I expect it to stay there? No. But PJ has done a fabulous job of keeping MN kids home for 2023. 18 commits and 7 are from Minnesota. He has kept the #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, and #9 ranked players in MN here with #4 predicted to be a MN commit. Still have a fair shot at #1 and #8 as well. Its gonna be a fun class with all the in state kids.

Gophers checking in - nice!

preakness is a big Illini fan - can't forget about him!

[sportzluvr1]

C’mon 5 wins

[asujbl]

Hahaha- you're on the outside looking in right now and have to amp up the rhetoric to compensate. I get it. 11 Warriors are now 11 Worriers. Day: born on third, thinks he hit a triple, should remember how well the "hang 100" did for him.

This is such a Michigan response. I almost respect the delusion.

I’ll sell you a ticket this year to sit with me

[hairysasquatch]

This is such a Michigan response. I almost respect the delusion.

I’ll sell you a ticket this year to sit with me

Someday, that would be fantastic.

[Dielon]

Iowa picked up a 4* OL today from Indianapolis. If they can land the 5* Kaydn Proctor OL you can expect more of the same from Kirk. Lots of running behind huge people.

[packman80]

I am ready for the season!

Gophers have a really nice 2023 recruiting class right now. 15th right now in the country. Do I expect it to stay there? No. But PJ has done a fabulous job of keeping MN kids home for 2023. 18 commits and 7 are from Minnesota. He has kept the #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, and #9 ranked players in MN here with #4 predicted to be a MN commit. Still have a fair shot at #1 and #8 as well. Its gonna be a fun class with all the in state kids.

Unless Badgers come a calling. Badgers have had pretty good lucky getting some of the top ranked kids in MN to come to UW in the past.

[Fenway55]

Ohio State is going to hang 100 on you

I like your 1 out of 10 (15?) confidence… After winning one game in 10 years? 20? I can’t keep track

But we can bump in NovemberI am not saying I agree, but.... well, as soon as last year's OSU-Michigan game ended, I made a mental note to bet the farm on OSU in the same game in '22....

[asujbl]

I am not saying I agree, but.... well, as soon as last year's OSU-Michigan game ended, I made a mental note to bet the farm on OSU in the same game in '22....

I think it’s a solid plan. I will probably do the same

[hairysasquatch]

Iowa picked up a 4* OL today from Indianapolis. If they can land the 5* Kaydn Proctor OL you can expect more of the same from Kirk. Lots of running behind huge people.

Iowa check-in!

Unless Badgers come a calling. Badgers have had pretty good lucky getting some of the top ranked kids in MN to come to UW in the past.

Wiscy check-in!

[hairysasquatch]

I think it’s a solid plan. I will probably do the same

Overconfidence check-in! :)!

[matt roberson]

Cant wait for the annual Badgers disappointment..... Probably roll a couple teams and then get upset by an unranked by week 5 when Mertz throws 6 picks because he's a cocky SOB whos always late with his throws.

[GoTribe!!!]

This is such a Michigan response. I almost respect the delusion.

I’ll sell you a ticket this year to sit with me

Someday, that would be fantastic.

Come down to 6A I'll buy you both a beer.

[cnewby]

I think it’s a solid plan. I will probably do the same

Hope you don't run away again this year.

[asujbl]

Hope you don't run away again this year.

How many days did I go without posting? Can’t remember

[asujbl]

Come down to 6A I'll buy you both a beer.

Works for me

[cnewby]

How many days did I go without posting? Can’t remember

In this thread? :cry:

[asujbl]

In this thread? :cry:

I don’t know what this means

You said I disappeared. How long was I gone?

[Slette]

Go Hawks!

[CC_123]

Unless Badgers come a calling. Badgers have had pretty good lucky getting some of the top ranked kids in MN to come to UW in the past.

Fleck is closing that border well though. Has 8 of the top 10 kids in MN committed here. Jaxon Howard is likely heading to LSU or Miami though, but good chance Fleck finishes with 9 of the top 10 2023 MN kids, which is refreshing to see

[Giroux]

So looks like USC and UCLA will be joining you all in a few years.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/usc-ucla-looking-to-leave-pac-12-for-big-ten-in-2024-though-deal-not-yet-finalized/

Pretty lame to break up the Pac IMO.

[asujbl]

So looks like USC and UCLA will be joining you all in a few years.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/usc-ucla-looking-to-leave-pac-12-for-big-ten-in-2024-though-deal-not-yet-finalized/

Pretty lame to break up the Pac IMO.

It was pretty lame to break up the B12

But it's also 2022

[asujbl]

Notre Dame is probably next

Then the PAC12 shakes out as Utah and Oregon have to go somewhere

[Giroux]

It was pretty lame to break up the B12



But it's also 2022I don't disagree there. Give me the old Big East back any day of the week.

[apb4]

So looks like USC and UCLA will be joining you all in a few years.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/usc-ucla-looking-to-leave-pac-12-for-big-ten-in-2024-though-deal-not-yet-finalized/

Pretty lame to break up the Pac IMO.

The PAC10 has been poorly run for years. The difference in money that the Big10 and Sec are making in comparison to the PAC10 is stunning. That’s the reason for the move, they will nearly triple throw revenue with this move. And this is just the start Oregon and either Washington or Arizona are next.

Eventually possibly as soon as 2027 there are going to be two conferences similar to the AFC/NFC. Likely 25 or so teams in each conference so 4-5 divisions in each. They are going to separate the teams that take football serious from those riding the coattails to collect a hefty check. All this is being driven by Fox and ESPN. Change is going to happen quickly, this is just the start

[Giroux]

The PAC10 has been poorly run for years. The difference in money that the Big10 and Sec are making in comparison to the PAC10 is stunning. That’s the reason for the move, they will nearly triple throw revenue with this move. And this is just the start Oregon and either Washington or Arizona are next.

Yes I understand conference realignment is all about money. Still stinks.

[apb4]

Yes I understand conference realignment is all about money. Still stinks.

I agree as well, hate it as a fan. Rose Bowl just won’t have the same luster of these teams are meeting in the regular season. It is what it is though, money drives all this. The only saving grace is we should see a lot more competitive games as they are going to cut off the bottom feeders and likely eliminate the tomato cams that all these teams play in non-conference. You take the top 50-60 programs and have them playing against each other each week should make for many great games.

[mfw13]

With NIL, and the transfer portal, college sports, especially football, has become a corrupt mess....really couldn't care less any more.....stopped following college basketball a long time ago, because nobody decent stays in college for more than a year anyway.

[asujbl]

With NIL, and the transfer portal, college sports, especially football, has become a corrupt mess....really couldn't care less any more.....stopped following college basketball a long time ago, because nobody decent stays in college for more than a year anyway.

Corrupt mess is aggressive

It's simply professional sports without a salary cap

It's not "corrupt" as there are no rules and regulations basically

But it's no longer about College and/or classes

[swerve]

But it's no longer about College and/or classes


Has it really ever been for the last 20+ years?

[Giroux]

Has it really ever been for the last 20+ years?Yeah, when was it really ever about college? At least the players can sell their own autographs nowadays.

[Scottish Punk]

Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC - Big Twelve is now worthless even though it was the bottom of the power 5 anyways.
Now, UCLA/USC to Big Ten - This neuters the PAC 12 - Oregon and Stanford are still there. They will need to bring in somebody? Just like the Big Twelve, nobody is coming in that is worth what is going out.
College Football is now all about two conferences. Clemson and FSU looking to leave ACC and neuter them as well?
Maybe the Big Twelve and PAC talk to merge and dispose of the crappier programs and try to make at least one semi viable conference.

All of this, along with NIL and the transfer portal, really makes NCAA football lose its luster.

I mean the they have already made the Rose Bowl dumb with it being rotated into the conference championship team. Now you get to play USC/UCLA all the time.

[asujbl]

Has it really ever been for the last 20+ years?

Nope

But NCAA at least had rules (albeit horrible ones)

Ohio State still doesn’t have tattoo gate wins back

Hell the NFL suspended Pryor for 5 games because of that incident

How wild is that in 2022?

[Fenway55]

The Big 12 should have waited to replace OU and TX. They could have formed a super conference of their own by keeping all left over members and adding the Pac-12 left overs like Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, etc...

[asujbl]

The Big 12 should have waited to replace OU and TX. They could have formed a super conference of their own by keeping all left over members and adding the Pac-12 left overs like Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, etc...

Huh?

That’s exactly what’s going to happen (not Oregon)

The B12 will absorb ASU, AZ, Colorado, Utah, Cal etc…

All those teams will be B12 soon

[Dielon]

Kadyn Proctor coming to Iowa, highest ranked recruit in the history of the program. Thank god we were able to keep a talent like this in state.

[asujbl]

Kadyn Proctor coming to Iowa, highest ranked recruit in the history of the program. Thank god we were able to keep a talent like this in state.

Dude is legit. He’s nasty

[Fenway55]

Huh?

That’s exactly what’s going to happen (not Oregon)

The B12 will absorb ASU, AZ, Colorado, Utah, Cal etc…

All those teams will be B12 soon
The Big 12 has already committed to adding BYU, UCF, Cincy and Houston. They really only have room to add 4 Pac-12 members and stay at that 16-team threshold. Had they waited to replace OU and TX, they could have added 8 Pac-12 members and been at that 16 team threshold.

According to USA Today, even the lowest Pac-12 school (Washington State) brings in more athletics revenue than any of those 4 new Big 12 schools - although BYU comes very close.

IMHO, it would have been a very convenient solution to establish 4 "power" conferences with the exact same 64 teams that currently make up the 5 "power" conferences. Instead you have 4 new members in the Big 12 and who knows what going on out west.....

[asujbl]

The Big 12 has already committed to adding BYU, UCF, Cincy and Houston. They really only have room to add 4 Pac-12 members and stay at that 16-team threshold. Had they waited to replace OU and TX, they could have added 8 Pac-12 members and stayed at 16 teams.

According to USA Today, even the lowest Pac-12 school (Washington State) brings in more revenue than any of those 4 new Big 12 schools - although BYU comes very close.

My old roommate sits on the board at ASU

They are all going B12

Matter of time

Those other teams will end up in the “4th conference”

Call it whatever you want

They signed up too early

[jjrpilot]

Just you watch....

The BIG10 will put them both in East Division with:

Michigan
Michigan St
Ohio St
Penn St

[Fenway55]

My old roommate sits on the board at ASU

They are all going B12So USC and UCLA go to the Big 10 and all 10 other Pac-12 schools go to the Big 12? I gotta say I don't see that happening.

[Fenway55]

Just you watch....

The BIG10 will put them both in East Division with:

Michigan
Michigan St
Ohio St
Penn St
I don't think there will be sub-divisions anymore in the Big 10. I predict they (and the SEC for that matter) will likely adopt a 3-6-6 rotation amongst their members, and just one huge division where the top 2 play in the CCG.

[packman80]

Just you watch....

The BIG10 will put them both in East Division with:

Michigan
Michigan St
Ohio St
Penn St

Big Ten is talking about eliminating divisions and just going single conference with top two teams at end of year playing in conf title game.

[packman80]

It's official USC and UCLA announces joining Big Ten starting 2024.

[swerve]

Have to believe this moves up the timeline for Texas and OU. OU needs to dig deep to find that $$...

[hairysasquatch]

CFB is totally out of control right now

[lambeauleap87]

I can't wait for Big Noon Saturday with UCLA/Rutgers playing at noon EST, followed by Maryland/USC with a 10:30pm EST kick.

[Giroux]

I can't wait for Big Noon Saturday with UCLA/Rutgers playing at noon EST, followed by Maryland/USC with a 10:30pm EST kick.That's what college football's all about! 🥱

[packman80]

CFB is totally out of control right now

If you ever watched WWE NCAA now is like Shane McMahon's Theme song. Here comes the Money. Money Money Money.

Give it 10-15 years NCAA as we know it will be dead. Power 4-5 will have broken off at least for football and have it's own league.

[hairysasquatch]

If you ever watched WWE NCAA now is like Shane McMahon's Theme song. Here comes the Money. Money Money Money.

Give it 10-15 years NCAA as we know it will be dead. Power 4-5 will have broken off at least for football and have it's own league.

I would put it at an even earlier date.

[Giroux]

I would put it at an even earlier date.It's essentially already happened

[Archangel1775]

People are talking about the move reviving the varsity wrestling programs at USC and UCLA. That's a plus if it can be pulled off.

[Fenway55]

It's essentially already happenedI was about to say the exact same thing. For all intents and purposes, they already do. Oh don't get me wrong, in the future we will still see the power schools scheduling those non-conference games against the Sisters of the Poor.... that will still be allowed because easy wins with easy money.... I mean, Alabama will always need someone to fill in the open date before the Auburn game. (This year: #159 Sagarin-ranked Austin Peay)

[cnewby]

People are talking about the move reviving the varsity wrestling programs at USC and UCLA. That's a plus if it can be pulled off.

Shane Griffith is a hero.

[Stifle]

I see the Big 10 attempting to piece the power regions of networks to entice 2 teams to join. By adding both LA teams and negating any market value for other conferences, the big 10 has New Jersey on up because of PSU being the top football school in that region. The LA / California market. I believe it’s about securing Chicago and that is definitely ND.

The Big 10 attempted to gain Texas but I’m glad they enticed Nebraska. I feel there is ONE more treasure in the quest. The University I believe if I were the Big 10 to go after would not be in the Southwest. Leave that area for SEC, it would be in the South East. I would go after a University that has a history vs Big 10 current or to entice a two for at the same time teams. I believe this University has to bring market share because $100 million each for belonging has some weight of burden. This University if it has history vs teams within the Big 10 will only create more anticipation.
That leads me to believe the team that will be enticed is no other than :

The U, MIAMI HURRICANES in my view with the market and appeal by having ND, Miami, PSU, USC, Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska, etc will create a Mega viewership dynasty.

IMO. When the LA market went to the Big 10 it opened my eyes.

[hairysasquatch]

Eleven Worriers, the tribune of aOSU, has spoken, deeming Michigan's 2023 recruiting class a "failure." This overlooks the upcoming BBQ at the Big House, where Michigan typically secures some more commitments. There is also much concern in Wolverine circles over Michigan's perceived reluctance to drop bags on recruits, but I think this will get corrected before too much longer (search for a new President is underway). In short, I put little stock in the hyperbole emanating from Eleven Worriers. :coffee:

[asujbl]

Eleven Worriers, the tribune of aOSU, has spoken, deeming Michigan's 2023 recruiting class a "failure." This overlooks the upcoming BBQ at the Big House, where Michigan typically secures some more commitments. There is also much concern in Wolverine circles over Michigan's perceived reluctance to drop bags on recruits, but I think this will get corrected before too much longer (search for a new President is underway). In short, I put little stock in the hyperbole emanating from Eleven Worriers. :coffee:

Don't be mad that Moore picked the Buckeyes yesterday

[Siberian13]

Don't be mad that Moore picked the Buckeyes yesterday

All I hear is OSU grabbing big recruit after big recruit. Sounds like possible 10 years of pain for Hairy coming up

[hairysasquatch]

All I hear is OSU grabbing big recruit after big recruit. Sounds like possible 10 years of pain for Hairy coming up

Just wait for the transfer portal in a year or two. No way they can keep all those guys happy.
Of course, they will be a force to reckon with. But to equate them with the Death Star would be a mistake. :coffee:

[Scottish Punk]

Eleven Worriers, the tribune of aOSU, has spoken, deeming Michigan's 2023 recruiting class a "failure." This overlooks the upcoming BBQ at the Big House, where Michigan typically secures some more commitments. There is also much concern in Wolverine circles over Michigan's perceived reluctance to drop bags on recruits, but I think this will get corrected before too much longer (search for a new President is underway). In short, I put little stock in the hyperbole emanating from Eleven Worriers. :coffee:

It is my understanding that it is a privilege to get recruited by U of M. The ability to go this great institution makes up for any NIL money and then some.

Jimmy boy's brain is still stuck in the Bo era. Bo was very overrated and and an large arsehole. Not the identity I would strive for.

[hairysasquatch]

It is my understanding that it is a privilege to get recruited by U of M. The ability to go this great institution makes up for any NIL money and then some.

Jimmy boy's brain is still stuck in the Bo era. Bo was very overrated and and an large arsehole. Not the identity I would strive for.

That is the haters' narrative. Has Michigan gone a different way with NIL thus far? Yes, but I think if the approach doesn't work, they'll adjust it. No good reason to dredge up Bo, either. Those are shameful days of the past that are hopefully over now, never to be repeated.

[lambeauleap87]

That is the haters' narrative. Has Michigan gone a different way with NIL thus far? Yes, but I think if the approach doesn't work, they'll adjust it. No good reason to dredge up Bo, either. Those are shameful days of the past that are hopefully over now, never to be repeated.

One of the challenges that I think Harbaugh & Co. are running into this year is how ahead of the curve this class is (which I would hypothesize ties into NIL money) - 2/3 of the 247 top 100 are committed already, zero to the Wolverines, and only one of the top 200 in composite are crystal balled to UM. Doesn't leave a lot of meat on the bone late in the process, especially if you aren't dropping McDonald's bags full of cash to flip guys.

I do think there's time to turn it around (and I think a lot of it would hinge on flipping Dante Moore from Oregon), but there's a lot of work to do to pull out a competitive group. Harbaugh has really put on a masterclass of what NOT to do coming off a fantastic season.

[hairysasquatch]

One of the challenges that I think Harbaugh & Co. are running into this year is how ahead of the curve this class is (which I would hypothesize ties into NIL money) - 2/3 of the 247 top 100 are committed already, zero to the Wolverines, and only one of the top 200 in composite are crystal balled to UM. Doesn't leave a lot of meat on the bone late in the process, especially if you aren't dropping McDonald's bags full of cash to flip guys.

I do think there's time to turn it around (and I think a lot of it would hinge on flipping Dante Moore from Oregon), but there's a lot of work to do to pull out a competitive group. Harbaugh has really put on a masterclass of what NOT to do coming off a fantastic season.

It would have been nice to get Moore but we are in on 5-star QB Jadyn Davis for 2024 and McCarthy still has 3 years of eligibility. Moore wanted to play sooner and probably wanted his $$ up front and that's his prerogative - best of luck to him at Oregon.

I don't disagree with your point about Michigan currently being behind the curve for this cycle - I think you are right about the NIL cash and I don't think Harbaugh's dalliance with the NFL helped things for the 2023 class. Also the changes with the coordinators didn't help in the short term for 2023 but that should correct itself for 2024 when these guys are doing the recruiting.

All that said, there's still time to finish strongly in the short term for 2023 and get things settled for the longer term. Michigan is on national TV a lot, sends high-profile guys to the NFL who have solid pro careers, and has one of the very best athletic departments in the country and anyone who thinks they're going to just roll over and disappear is in error.

[asujbl]

Someone break down Santa Ono for me

And no I'm not even being sarcastic... like I had any idea who Kristina Johnson was before she showed up at Ohio State

[hairysasquatch]

Someone break down Santa Ono for me

And no I'm not even being sarcastic... like I had any idea who Kristina Johnson was before she showed up at Ohio State

Former president of Cincinnati. Apparently a fan of athletics and will have Michigan dropping bags in short order. :coffee:

[asujbl]

Former president of Cincinnati. Apparently a fan of athletics and will have Michigan dropping bags in short order. :coffee:

Link to the apparently?

You also realize Michigan can’t pay anyone right? Does he inspire the collectives to “drop the bag”

[hairysasquatch]

https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2022/07/new-michigan-president-santa-ono-supports-athletics-wants-to-compete-at-the-highest-level.html

Huge get for Michigan - the subreddit, normally a haven of doom and gloom, is positively upbeat today!

[asujbl]

https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2022/07/new-michigan-president-santa-ono-supports-athletics-wants-to-compete-at-the-highest-level.html

Huge get for Michigan - the subreddit, normally a haven of doom and gloom, is positively upbeat today!

Huge get seems aggressive. Just a President dude. He isn’t being recruited. He was a President in Canada. Michigan gave him some money. He isn’t the Coach or AD

I do like his attitude though

[hairysasquatch]

Huge get seems aggressive. Just a President dude. He isn’t being recruited. He was a President in Canada. Michigan gave him some money. He isn’t the Coach or AD

I do like his attitude though

He was tweeting about Haskins during the 42-27 game. Dude was playing the long game.
It is huge get compared to what he is replacing. I will have to check Eleven Worriers for their analysis, though...

[asujbl]

Since Hairy loves Eleven Warriors…

Add another 4 star Top 150 guy… it’s exhausting keeping up with this

https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football-recruiting/2022/07/131728/four-star-2023-tight-end-jelani-thurman-commits-to-ohio-state

[asujbl]

When is this Michigan BBQ again where they jump Purdue?

[cnewby]

I don’t know what this means

You said I disappeared. How long was I gone?

looks like about 34 days you ran and hid. :coffee:

11/22/21 - still posting every day...
11/27/21 - 42-27 UM drubbing...
12/26/21 - you crawl back with the excuses. :)!

[asujbl]

looks like about 34 days you ran and hid. :coffee:

11/22/21 - still posting every day...
11/27/21 - 42-27 UM drubbing...
12/26/21 - you crawl back with the excuses. :)!

In this thread? Or in total?

How many other posts did I have between 11/27 and 12/26? Trying to see how active I was

I need context

[cnewby]

In this thread? Or in total?

How many other posts did I have between 11/27 and 12/26? Trying to see how active I was

I need context

Do your own research. :coffee::coffee::coffee:

[asujbl]

Do your own research. :coffee::coffee::coffee:

Nah. I'm good

[asujbl]

Not worth the thread getting locked

[21Pittsburgh58]

Good for Jim! Get your voice heard

[hairysasquatch]

Good for Jim! Get your voice heard

Jim out on a limb!

What will Eleven Worriers have to say??

July 31 - BBQ at the Big House! :flex:

[Junior Griffey]

Not being sarcastic, I just really don’t know who Kristina Johnson is either. I just know her name isn’t as cool as Santa Ono.

Someone break down Santa Ono for me

And no I'm not even being sarcastic... like I had any idea who Kristina Johnson was before she showed up at Ohio State

[hairysasquatch]

One week until BBQ at the Big House and a wave of recruiting good news for Meechigan Football! :flex:

[Siberian13]

Jim out on a limb!

What will Eleven Worriers have to say??

July 31 - BBQ at the Big House! :flex:

Nov. 26th will be the biggest barbbq of the year. Smoked wolverine is pretty tasty

[hairysasquatch]

Nov. 26th will be the biggest barbbq of the year. Smoked wolverine is pretty tasty

Lol :)!

[Siberian13]

Lol :)!

You know I’ll be cheering for the underdog. But I just feel like OSU is going to be pretty good this year. Especially with Stroud coming back. I just want to see Michigan get a competent dominant QB for once.

[hairysasquatch]

You know I’ll be cheering for the underdog. But I just feel like OSU is going to be pretty good this year. Especially with Stroud coming back. I just want to see Michigan get a competent dominant QB for once.

No doubt aOSU will be good - but nothing can wipe the smile from my face - 42-27 baby, 42-27! Whenever I feel a bit down from other aspects of life, I watch highlights of that game and remember it fondly. :D:)!

[hairysasquatch]

Ryan Day - aOSU needs $13 million/yr. for NIL deals.

Jim - we'll double that.

Hilarious!

[asujbl]

Jim Harbaugh in June - "Our philosophy is that coming to the University of Michigan is going to be a transformational experience rather than a transactional experience"

Jim Harbaugh checks the recruiting rankings where Ohio State is currently #1 and Michigan is current #37 behind powerhouses like Arizona and Purdue

Jim Harbaugh in July - "Maybe we can even double that at Michigan"

Honestly I'm just happy the rivalry is making a comeback. It was embarrassing for Michigan the last 20 years

Let's make it great again

[cnewby]

Jim Harbaugh in June - "Our philosophy is that coming to the University of Michigan is going to be a transformational experience rather than a transactional experience"

Jim Harbaugh checks the recruiting rankings where Ohio State is currently #1 and Michigan is current #37 behind powerhouses like Arizona and Purdue

Jim Harbaugh in July - "Maybe we can even double that at Michigan"

Honestly I'm just happy the rivalry is making a comeback. It was embarrassing for aOSU last year.

Let's make it great again

FIFY.

[hairysasquatch]

Jim Harbaugh in June - "Our philosophy is that coming to the University of Michigan is going to be a transformational experience rather than a transactional experience"

Jim Harbaugh checks the recruiting rankings where Ohio State is currently #1 and Michigan is current #37 behind powerhouses like Arizona and Purdue

Jim Harbaugh in July - "Maybe we can even double that at Michigan"

Honestly I'm just happy the rivalry is making a comeback. It was embarrassing for Michigan the last 20 years

Let's make it great again

I think Jim was waiting for Santa - Michigan may need a recruiting cycle or two to demonstrate to recruits that bags will be dropped after they are on the team - that's the whole point of "transformational, not transactional" - and once that happens they will be just fine. I'm not even really concerned about the "rankings" at the moment - plenty of time to pick up momentum (Sunday BBQ at the Big House) and as we all know, it's not where you stand in July, it's where you stand in January. The rivalry is back - you'll recall that before the last stretch it was embarrassing for aOSU - (cough*Herbie*cough*Coach Cooper*cough)! Things go in cycles. :)!

[hairysasquatch]

FIFY.

My guy Snoobs!

[Boo]

Jim Harbaugh in June - "Our philosophy is that coming to the University of Michigan is going to be a transformational experience rather than a transactional experience"

Jim Harbaugh checks the recruiting rankings where Ohio State is currently #1 and Michigan is current #37 behind powerhouses like Arizona and Purdue

Jim Harbaugh in July - "Maybe we can even double that at Michigan"

Honestly I'm just happy the rivalry is making a comeback. It was embarrassing for Michigan the last 20 years

Let's make it great again

It’s only a rivalry if no one disappears after the game.

[asujbl]

It’s only a rivalry if no one disappears after the game.

So it hasn’t been a rivalry for 20 years? Nice

[hairysasquatch]

aOSU online commentators in shambles over recent spate of decommitments from highly-touted 2023 recruiting class :coffee:

[asujbl]

aOSU online commentators in shambles over recent spate of decommitments from highly-touted 2023 recruiting class :coffee:

And yet we picked up another Top 250 4 star yesterday… and another 4 star QB last week

The message board people freaking out is simply because they want more defensive guys

Losing Dijon hurt. Lockwood was just mad they also got Thurman… which I understand. Good for him

Who else did we lose outside of those 2? Or do I know know how many a spate is?

[hairysasquatch]

Rich Eisen said >1 = a spate, I think.

[asujbl]

Rich Eisen said >1 = a spate, I think.

Gotcha. Just curious since the number is only 2

Learned something new today

[hairysasquatch]

Gotcha. Just curious since the number is only 2

Learned something new today

It may have been only 2 but the amount of hand-wringing angst just made it seem like more. Between Eleven Worriers and Scarlet & Gray there are some seriously overwrought fans.

[asujbl]

It may have been only 2 but the amount of hand-wringing angst just made it seem like more. Between Eleven Worriers and Scarlet & Gray there are some seriously overwrought fans.

It was only 2. It was rhetorical

And one was a TE because we signed a better TE

Dijon was the loss

That’s how spoiled Ohio State fans are

[hairysasquatch]

It was only 2. It was rhetorical

And one was a TE because we signed a better TE

Dijon was the loss

That’s how spoiled Ohio State fans are

Indeed.

[asujbl]

One thing we can all agree on… the B10 is making straight power moves with this new TV deal

[AwesomeBrian]

It may have been only 2 but the amount of hand-wringing angst just made it seem like more. Between Eleven Worriers and Scarlet & Gray there are some seriously overwrought fans.

There will be an adjustment period coming for the fans of recruiting. Signing a top player is one thing, but seeing him in the teams uniform and actually playing will be another battle (and the true victory) with all the transfers.

[Fenway55]

One thing we can all agree on… the B10 is making straight power moves with this new TV deal
Am I the only one concerned about ESPN's conflict of interest here? I wouldn't be so concerned except they have proven that they, as a network, have ZERO journalistic integrity. So now they have a financial interest in seeing the SEC outperform the Big 10 in football and basketball (though I couldn't care less about basketball).

Big 10 highlights will probably be shown after the WNBA's and cornhole. :doh::doh::doh:

[hairysasquatch]

One thing we can all agree on… the B10 is making straight power moves with this new TV deal

Agreed - though I will miss some of the ESPN/ABC announcers - even HERBIE, who is good at his job and who I can hack as a Buckeye because he never personally beat Michigan (0-3-1 from 1989-1992, in the glorious reign of Coach Cooper). :D

[hairysasquatch]

There will be an adjustment period coming for the fans of recruiting. Signing a top player is one thing, but seeing him in the teams uniform and actually playing will be another battle (and the true victory) with all the transfers.

This is also true and a good point that applies to all top programs.

[mnvikingstwins]

Why is nebraska still in the conference?

[Siberian13]

Why is nebraska still in the conference?

So Rutgers has a team to compete against.

[rats60]

Am I the only one concerned about ESPN's conflict of interest here? I wouldn't be so concerned except they have proven that they, as a network, have ZERO journalistic integrity. So now they have a financial interest in seeing the SEC outperform the Big 10 in football and basketball (though I couldn't care less about basketball).

Big 10 highlights will probably be shown after the WNBA's and cornhole. :doh::doh::doh:

Who watches ESPN anymore?

Did Scott Frost just ensure that he will be fired this year?

[hairysasquatch]

Who watches ESPN anymore?

Did Scott Frost just ensure that he will be fired this year?

What did Scott do? Was this the daily vomiting comment?

[Stifle]

Jim Harbaugh in June - "Our philosophy is that coming to the University of Michigan is going to be a transformational experience rather than a transactional experience"

Jim Harbaugh checks the recruiting rankings where Ohio State is currently #1 and Michigan is current #37 behind powerhouses like Arizona and Purdue

Jim Harbaugh in July - "Maybe we can even double that at Michigan"

Honestly I'm just happy the rivalry is making a comeback. It was embarrassing for Michigan the last 20 years

Let's make it great again

You forgot to mention how Ohio State dominated in the previous near two decades before that when they controlled the series from 83-00 by having a 4-14-1 record. It was an embarrassment of domination by the Buckeye’s and of course rivalries never have era’s of domination, or do they? OSU 17-3-cancelled in 20, after 00. 21-17-1 w/cancellation. Over the past 4 decades.

Nebraska once again couldn’t close out a game and Fitzgerald managed to do what the Huskers use to do. Smash mouth to grind the game at the end.

[Fenway55]

Who watches ESPN anymore?Well, if you ever want to watch the SEC again (once the new deal kicks in), you. And me. And everyone in this thread. Furthermore, it is foolish not to recognize the outsized influence they have on college football.

As for yesterdays action…. I was traveling so I didn’t see the Nebraska debacle but I cannot fathom what Frost was thinking doing an onside kick. I cannot imagine he’s still employed after this year (quite honestly, part of me thinks they should just cut him loose right now, but there’s really no season to salvage).

[Stifle]

Corrupt mess is aggressive

It's simply professional sports without a salary cap

It's not "corrupt" as there are no rules and regulations basically

But it's no longer about College and/or classes

For one and done’s the rules never applied, NCAAMB or WB, I would have to check hockey and Baseball. They only had to go to class for one semester and could do whatever for the next semester because they were gone.

[asujbl]

Is Jim Harbaugh going to cut his QB’s in half?

[Rotherwood]

Well, if you ever want to watch the SEC again (once the new deal kicks in), you. And me. And everyone in this thread. Furthermore, it is foolish not to recognize the outsized influence they have on college football.

As for yesterdays action…. I was traveling so I didn’t see the Nebraska debacle but I cannot fathom what Frost was thinking doing an onside kick. I cannot imagine he’s still employed after this year (quite honestly, part of me thinks they should just cut him loose right now, but there’s really no season to salvage).

Frost will be gone by Season's End...

write that down :)!

[hairysasquatch]

Is Jim Harbaugh going to cut his QB’s in half?

Say what you will, of all the problems to have, this one isn't bad. Need to get JJ some reps, Cade has the reins until he proves undeserving. Had JJ not been injured over the summer he might have won the job outright. It'll be fine.

[asujbl]

Say what you will, of all the problems to have, this one isn't bad. Need to get JJ some reps, Cade has the reins until he proves undeserving. Had JJ not been injured over the summer he might have won the job outright. It'll be fine.

Harbaugh has already said JJ is starting the Hawaii game

So how is that Cade having the reigns?

I honestly don’t care about the QB’s… I’m more intrigued by the absolutely insane biblical comments that Harbaugh made

That was my post really

[hairysasquatch]

Harbaugh has already said JJ is starting the Hawaii game

So how is that Cade having the reigns?

I honestly don’t care about the QB’s… I’m more intrigued by the absolutely insane biblical comments that Harbaugh made

That was my post really

Jim likes to mess with people. Game 1 starter is a symbolic gesture. Everything gets reset for Game 3.

You should be focused on the Golden Domers right now, that #5 ranked powerhouse ;)

I expect aOSU to win that game. And beat the spread. ND is not a top 5 team. Very likely not a top 10 team, and quite possibly not a top 15 team.

[Boo]

Jim likes to mess with people. Game 1 starter is a symbolic gesture. Everything gets reset for Game 3.

You should be focused on the Golden Domers right now, that #5 ranked powerhouse ;)

I expect aOSU to win that game. And beat the spread. ND is not a top 5 team. Very likely not a top 10 team, and quite possibly not a top 15 team.

It’s actually kind of smart, stops the loser from hitting the portal right away.

[BostonNut]

Will this thread be any different this year?

Will the Minnesota people still be angry as ever?

Will the Michigan people still be awesome?

Will tOSU people still be holy?

[Boo]

Will this thread be any different this year?

Will the Minnesota people still be angry as ever?

Will the Michigan people still be awesome?

Will tOSU people still be holy?

No
Yes
Never were
Never were

[BostonNut]

No
Yes
Never were
Never were

Show me a tOSU fan that isn't holier than thou and I'll show you a foamer that can run.

[asujbl]

It’s actually kind of smart, stops the loser from hitting the portal right away.

Well done

[asujbl]

Jim likes to mess with people. Game 1 starter is a symbolic gesture. Everything gets reset for Game 3.

You should be focused on the Golden Domers right now, that #5 ranked powerhouse ;)

I expect aOSU to win that game. And beat the spread. ND is not a top 5 team. Very likely not a top 10 team, and quite possibly not a top 15 team.

Ohio State will cover the spread

Don’t distract from your biblical decision making psychopath Coach

[hairysasquatch]

Ohio State will cover the spread

Don’t distract from your biblical decision making psychopath Coach

Don't get caught looking ahead to Michigan! Jimmy really did a number on the aOSU fan base last November!

[hairysasquatch]

Will this thread be any different this year?

Will the Minnesota people still be angry as ever?

Will the Michigan people still be awesome?

Will tOSU people still be holy?

Pretty quiet from the Ski-u-mah gang of late now that you mention it.

[CC_123]

Pretty quiet from the Ski-u-mah gang of late now that you mention it.

Not much to talk about, unless we all want to collectively laugh at Nebraska for, yet another, choke job down the stretch :D I mean, if they handed out Portal National Champions, Nebraska would always be in the running, but once the season starts, they are back to below-average. As long as Frost is there (which I hope is forever), they will remain irrelevant yearly

[GoTribe!!!]

Don't get caught looking ahead to Michigan! Jimmy really did a number on the aOSU fan base last November!

Only 86 more days to bask Hairy, enjoy them while you can

[hairysasquatch]

Only 86 more days to bask Hairy, enjoy them while you can

Oh you know I will :D

[asujbl]

Oh you know I will :D

The biblical choice shall prevail

[Rotherwood]

The biblical choice shall prevail

so the Holy Golden Domers will get the W this weekend? :coffee:

interesting choice

[hairysasquatch]

The biblical choice shall prevail

The possibility that Jim is playing 4-D chess right now is perplexing the Buckeye faithful.

[Hollywood42]

Opening night! New Mexico State seems to be in the conversation for worst team in the country, so hopefully this should be a heavy one sided affair that doesn't really tell us much, but it is exciting to have football back

[hairysasquatch]

I see Azzjublees did not include a weekly schedule and picks. I also see that one game has already started, but it's not halftime, so here we go with my fearless picks for Week 1 - as I have done in the past, I will keep a running total over the course of the season since I know you all live and die my opinions on the B1G.

Paterno State beats Purdue
Ski-U-Mah Tech over New Mexico State
Sparty defeats the Bucking Broncos of WMU
Hoosiers transcend the Biting Illini
Harbaugh's Blue Khakis smoke Colo St(omy Bag)
Hawkeyes crush South Dakota State
Terderps survive Buffalo
Rotgers surprises everyone including Boston College
Lil Nebby takes North Dakota
Bucky Badger over IL State
An Ohio State University tarnishes the Golden Domers

[Siberian13]

Go Boilermakers!

[hairysasquatch]

Purdue keeping it close

[hairysasquatch]

Can Boilermakers hang on? Clifford looks like cheeks.

[Giroux]

Penn State, wow... Nice drive

[The Accountant]

Can Boilermakers hang on? Clifford looks like cheeks.

Penn State, wow... Nice drive

Defense stepped up. Clifford had his Nittany Lion moment of a lifetime. Good game

[hairysasquatch]

Defense stepped up. Clifford had his Nittany Lion moment of a lifetime. Good game

I had to go to bed. :(

[Josie27]

Defensive coordinators at all levels.

"All right men, we are up 4 with 3:00 minutes left. The other team has 2 timeouts w/the ball on their own 20. Time to run out the clock! Here is what we'll do...we are not going to cover anyone within 15 yards of the line of scrimmage. We'll make sure to half ass a blitz even though we are forcing them into quick throws. This way no one will be in position to tackle the guy too quickly taking an extra 2 seconds off the clock (it's call "analytics", read a comic). After 5 easy 10-15 yard pickups with the clock stopping after each free 1st down we allow them, they should be in the Red Zone with maybe 1:20 on the clock. Don't worry about how tired we will be at this point, it's all part of the strategy. So what we will do once they are on our 15 reverse strategy and call a timeout because crap, they somehow got down to our 15 yard line! So let's revert to our defensive strategy we used for 95% of the game, we'll only give up 1 or 2 7-yard plays making sure we use up all our timeouts. Once out of timeouts we should be exhausted, on our back heels and in no position for a goal line stand ensuring we give up an easy TD. This way we can give our Offense the ball with 35 seconds left, 85 yards to go w/no timeouts and a chance at glory! Perfection boys, just perfection."

[asujbl]

Any predictions on the Buckeyes tomorrow? Just curious

I’ll put mine out there to be quoted

49-21

Buckeyes

[Siberian13]

Any predictions on the Buckeyes tomorrow? Just curious

I’ll put mine out there to be quoted

49-21

Buckeyes

I’ll go 38-20 Buckeyes but feel like you might be right and ND gets rocked.

[asujbl]

I’ll go 38-20 Buckeyes but feel like you might be right and ND gets rocked.

Covers the spread so I’m down

[Siberian13]

Covers the spread so I’m down

Find it odd that a team can be ranked #5 and be a 17 point dog. But it’s early in the year and at OSU

[asujbl]

Find it odd that a team can be ranked #5 and be a 17 point dog. But it’s early in the year and at OSU

OSU is absolutely loaded. 1st rounders all over that roster

I can’t speak for Notre Dame (I know their TE is the best in the country)

He literally might be the only guy that would start for Ohio State. Might be a few toss ups but you could argue it either way. I’m sure someone will want to argue with me

So 5 is relative I suppose when there is a clear Top 2-3 and then a bunch of others

Tiers

[hairysasquatch]

OSU is absolutely loaded. 1st rounders all over that roster

I can’t speak for Notre Dame (I know their TE is the best in the country)

He literally might be the only guy that would start for Ohio State. Might be a few toss ups but you could argue it either way. I’m sure someone will want to argue with me

So 5 is relative I suppose when there is a clear Top 2-3 and then a bunch of others

Tiers

5 for ND iis an absolute joke. aOSU by at least 24. :coffee:

[asujbl]

5 for ND iis an absolute joke. aOSU by at least 24. :coffee:

Smart man

[hairysasquatch]

Smart man

Realistic man

[hairysasquatch]

Sparty hanging on for dear life

[hairysasquatch]

Welp Sparty got some breathing room

[Scottish Punk]

My boys played hard. Only down 8 with 10 minutes left.

[Rotherwood]

Illini vs. the Hoosiers is a pretty good game here

Battle of the I's

[lambeauleap87]

Truly some inspiring football from the B1G to start the season, no particularly impressive starts in the early slate.

I do think the Buckeyes win big tomorrow, expecting a high scoring game. Will be curious to see if all the changes that went into the defense live up to the hype.

Nice to know that they are locked into the playoffs every year come 2026 with the new system, too.

[AwesomeBrian]

Can Boilermakers hang on? Clifford looks like cheeks.

Been waiting since January for a 'cheeks' reference. :D

[hairysasquatch]

Been waiting since January for a 'cheeks' reference. :D

Happy to oblige!

[Siberian13]

Been waiting since January for a 'cheeks' reference. :D

Well he has been spending too much time in mens bathrooms watching others

[coachnip13]

So 5 is relative I suppose when there is a clear Top 2-3 and then a bunch of others



This is what I'm trying to say in the College Football Everything thread. The 6th best conference champion? The 6th best at large? Those teams don't stand a chance when the #5 team overall is already expected to get blown out.

[mnvikingstwins]

Nice hockey game going on fs1

[AwesomeBrian]

Well he has been spending too much time in mens bathrooms watching others

Well, he can't lean against a tree and wipe with a leaf in public. Gotta learn somewhere

[TheFrenzy]

This is what I'm trying to say in the College Football Everything thread. The 6th best conference champion? The 6th best at large? Those teams don't stand a chance when the #5 team overall is already expected to get blown out.

lol, you're actually not explaining anything. You say Alabama playing the #10 team in the nation is pointless but refuse to say why them playing Utah State isn't.

Also, this Iowa/SDSU game is wild in the 1920s sense.

[Siberian13]

Iowa football is pretty boring most years

[Rotherwood]

Iowa football is pretty boring most years

but they produce pretty darn good TEs

[Siberian13]

but they produce pretty darn good TEs

Kittle is ok but gets hurt a lot.

[Rotherwood]

Kittle is ok but gets hurt a lot.

Kittle is certainly better than Ok, but I agree.. Sometimes Availability is the best Ability of them All

[mnvikingstwins]

That's clearly targeting

[TheFrenzy]

Iowa really just won with a field goal and two safeties.

[hairysasquatch]

Iowa really just won with a field goal and two safeties.

Classic

[hairysasquatch]

How about Rotgers? BC is cheeks!

[Siberian13]

How about Rotgers? BC is cheeks!

Both of those teams are cheeks. Can Rutgers beat Syracuse?

[Junior Griffey]

I know it is only the first week, but I’m not as worried about Michigan going into Iowa now. Looks like if you can score 14 points you beat them. Should be a big game for JJ.

[hairysasquatch]

I know it is only the first week, but I’m not as worried about Michigan going into Iowa now. Looks like if you can score 14 points you beat them. Should be a big game for JJ.

I have a feeling JJ is QB1 week 3.

[hairysasquatch]

Both of those teams are cheeks. Can Rutgers beat Syracuse?

Rotgers would beat Cuse by 14. ACC is cheeks!

[Junior Griffey]

Oh yeah absolutely. I think it’s his job to lose at this point. I think that was the plan.

I have a feeling JJ is QB1 week 3.

[hairysasquatch]

Oh yeah absolutely. I think it’s his job to lose at this point. I think that was the plan.

Cade would have had to have been Aaron Rodgers. He wasn't. Still a solid player but you can't wait on JJ anymore.

[bradjames12]

How bad is Nebraska? Yikes

[hairysasquatch]

How bad is Nebraska? Yikes

They bad

[hairysasquatch]

Are the Bucknuts going to surface in here tonight??

[packman80]

Badgers have like 6 offensive plays compared to like 25 for IL state but UW winning 14-0

[hairysasquatch]

ND not dead yet

[Siberian13]

ND not dead yet

Playing well so far. OSU offense has been off

[hairysasquatch]

Playing well so far. OSU offense has been off

Azzjublees Amber Alert issued

[Siberian13]

Azzjublees Amber Alert issued

Nah not unless it’s like this in the 4th.

[cnewby]

Azzjublees Amber Alert issued

Hope he doesn't have to disappear for 30 days again.

[Siberian13]

Get Njigba outta there.

[hairysasquatch]

Missed FG!

[rhigh2390]

Azzjublees Amber Alert issued

Bad things always happen when he starts boasting about OSU.

[hairysasquatch]

Bad things always happen when he starts boasting about OSU.

Starts?

[rhigh2390]

Starts?

Well... Whenever he brings up OSU.

[hairysasquatch]

Three-and-out to start the second half!

[hairysasquatch]

Man ND hanging in there!

[asujbl]

I’m sitting in the stands. No idea if this will post

Win or lose this is embarrassing for Ohio State

[Siberian13]

I’m sitting in the stands. No idea if this will post

Win or lose this is embarrassing for Ohio State

Stroud looks like garbage without Olave and Wilson

[Davis]

I’m sitting in the stands. No idea if this will post

Win or lose this is embarrassing for Ohio State

You gonna start the “Fire Ryan Day” chant?

[hairysasquatch]

I’m sitting in the stands. No idea if this will post

Win or lose this is embarrassing for Ohio State

We gotchu

[hairysasquatch]

Crowd came to life in Columbus- Azzjublees spotted waving pompom

[hairysasquatch]

Well that's what I expected. Game over for ND.

[Scottish Punk]

Impressive old school drive.

[asujbl]

If they cover after this performance? That’s why you don’t gamble

[AwesomeBrian]

Love the defense, offense did enough for now. ND either has the greatest punter ever, or the OSU return guy is horribly misplaying these kicks

[Josh611]

Can’t wait to watch Michigan beat OSU again this year

:coffee::coffee::coffee:

[auctionjmm]

I’m sitting in the stands. No idea if this will post

Win or lose this is embarrassing for Ohio State

Don't let Vegas or public money fool you. This game was going to be close no matter what. It's not embarrassing to win a close one against a really good team.

[AwesomeBrian]

Can’t wait to watch Michigan beat OSU again this year

:coffee::coffee::coffee:

The replay of last years game will be on BTN regularly, at least you'll have that :D

[hairysasquatch]

Don't let Vegas or public money fool you. This game was going to be close no matter what. It's not embarrassing to win a close one against a really good team.

Azzjublees disagrees. aOSU had much more talent but looked flat and dull. Loss of Smith-Njigba hurt their offense badly until they decided to run it down ND's throat at the end. ND screwed up with terrible play calling- QB designed run on 3rd and 18 :doh: aOSU won but did not establish dominance until very late in the game.

[hairysasquatch]

Paterno State beats Purdue
Ski-U-Mah Tech over New Mexico State
Sparty defeats the Bucking Broncos of WMU
Hoosiers transcend the Biting Illini
Harbaugh's Blue Khakis smoke Colo St(omy Bag)
Hawkeyes crush South Dakota State
Terderps survive Buffalo
Rotgers surprises everyone including Boston College
Lil Nebby takes North Dakota
Bucky Badger over IL State
An Ohio State University tarnishes the Golden Domers

Perfect record for Week 1 :flex: 11-0

Granted, the only risky pick was Rotgers but they came through.

[BonVoyage]

tOSU beat the #5 team while not looking good on Off.
Def looked very good.
- Buchner started 8-8 for 128 then went 2-10 for 49
- No one outside Mayer had multiple catches
- Only 2.5 yards per rush
- 3/13 on 3rd down (2021 3D %: 42)
Off was more worrisome
- Stroud’s 6.5 y/a were worse than any game last year
- WRs never seemed to have much separation
- Ruggles only missed 1 fg last year, starts out the season missing a 39 yarder. Right before that, Egbuka dropped an easy first down.


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[asujbl]

My head hurts

[asujbl]

Don't let Vegas or public money fool you. This game was going to be close no matter what. It's not embarrassing to win a close one against a really good team.

Second half was significantly better

And the Defense was legit

Losing JSN hurt more than I thought it would

[AwesomeBrian]

What feat was more impressive?

Iowa getting to 7 the hard way

or

Rutgers punting on 4th & Goal

[lambeauleap87]

Glad to see the Buckeyes pull the win off - defense looked a lot better. Even if ND's offense isn't great, this is the same team that got gashed by not just good teams, but the likes of Tulsa and Purdue last year.

I'm not too worried about the offense getting it going, especially with the young WR group that was missing some guys, but I do think Ryan Day needs to be better than he was the first three quarters of last night. Marcus Freeman/Tommy Rees were really bad for ND, too - Freeman did good things defensively, but he just looked like a guy stepping in as a head coach for the first time.