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Post by sbclives on Oct 17, 2021 2:48:47 GMT -5
All you had to do was watch Iowa's QB play. Today he was 17-32 with 4 INTS. Talk about poetic justice. he was god awful Ale Bundy could have done better. Ale Bundy? Never heard of him
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 17, 2021 3:26:14 GMT -5
Caleb Williams is freaking awesome. I thought he is an excellent QB as well. I'll take C.J. Stroud over Caleb, any day of the week. Every time I see this young man, he looks better and better. Just not playing like a freshman!
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 17, 2021 4:00:25 GMT -5
We just witnessed another 4th quarter meltdown of the Texas Longhorns. Texas defensive line was literally mush in the 4th quarter, they were done for the day. When they needed him the most, Bijan Robinson was well contained.
I've been watching Bijan Robinson play for 7 weeks and fully understand he is a great RB, but I see what Treveyon Henderson brings to the football field and it is clear, he has better field vision and moves than Bijan. Both will be in the Heisman conversation the next few years, as well as Caleb & C.J. Pretty exciting for Buckeye fans, looking forward, that we have virtually, the best QB, the best RB, the best WR's and perhaps the best OL in all of college football! The ceiling for this offense is unknown at this time.
Ryan Day finds himself, playing with a $25 million dollar Stradivarius, before a captivating audience.
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 17, 2021 6:35:55 GMT -5
PSU QB Clifford get's full impact from a blitz at 8:03
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Post by ronburgandy on Oct 17, 2021 6:40:25 GMT -5
Indiana now 2-4, so basically they were 1 year wonders.
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 17, 2021 7:16:13 GMT -5
PSU QB Clifford get's full impact from a blitz at 8:03 With Sean Clifford out indefinitely, and I suspect it is a concussion protocol, Penn State is in a very difficult situation. After Clifford went out, a very green sophore QB took his place. The offense had 8 false starts with him behind center and produced a total of 95 yards for the entire 2md half, including 6 series that produced 5 yds. or less. The PSU defense took a major blow, when Lombardi Award finalist and team captain P.J. Mustipher was declared 'done for the season'.
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Post by ronburgandy on Oct 17, 2021 13:30:02 GMT -5
Cincinnati now the #2 team in the country. Just like Iowa, I think everyone can agree they’re not really the second best team in the country. It’s cool to see them there and happy for Fickel though.
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 17, 2021 14:02:07 GMT -5
It will be interesting how the playoff committee eye's Cincinnati. I would love to see a Cinn./OSU matchup and feel quite comfortable on the end result.
I would really love to see a Cinn./Okl. matchup and I think they would be more competitive vs. the Sooners. I'm hoping and praying it's a Georgia/Bama championship game and want Bama to be playing in the Fiesta Bowl or anyplace besides the playoffs. A 2 loss team in the final four would not look good for the committee. Oklahoma State is not a complete team and I think the committee would understand that, but then again, how about the Couboys knocking the Sooners out of the picture with a win in the Big 12 Championship game. Like I said before, expanding the system to the inclusion of a ton of teams waters down the field. Things pretty much, take care of themselves, with all the league championships.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Oct 17, 2021 15:25:23 GMT -5
We all knew Iowa was overrated. What does that say about Penn State? Last time the AP will be crazy enough to put 5 Big Ten schools in the top 10. The AP Poll says.... even though overrated Iowa beat Penn State, Penn State deserves to be ranked 3 spots higher than Iowa.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Oct 17, 2021 15:31:37 GMT -5
Cincinnati now the #2 team in the country. Just like Iowa, I think everyone can agree they’re not really the second best team in the country. It’s cool to see them there and happy for Fickel though. I'm even happier for Dumbo McClain.
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 17, 2021 15:51:23 GMT -5
What does that say about Penn State? Last time the AP will be crazy enough to put 5 Big Ten schools in the top 10. The AP Poll says.... even though overrated Iowa beat Penn State, Penn State deserves to be ranked 3 spots higher than Iowa. I know what you're saying, but without their best defensive player and team captain out for the season and with Sean Clifford innactive? That's a major blow on both sides of the ball.
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Post by sbclives on Oct 17, 2021 16:11:46 GMT -5
It will be interesting how the playoff committee eye's Cincinnati. I would love to see a Cinn./OSU matchup and feel quite comfortable on the end result. I would really love to see a Cinn./Okl. matchup and I think they would be more competitive vs. the Sooners. I'm hoping and praying it's a Georgia/Bama championship game and want Bama to be playing in the Fiesta Bowl or anyplace besides the playoffs. A 2 loss team in the final four would not look good for the committee. Oklahoma State is not a complete team and I think the committee would understand that, but then again, how about the Couboys knocking the Sooners out of the picture with a win in the Big 12 Championship game. Like I said before, expanding the system to the inclusion of a ton of teams waters down the field. Things pretty much, take care of themselves, with all the league championships. I think OK State will have their hands full next week with Iowa State.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2021 16:42:36 GMT -5
Ohio State ranked 5 spots above Oregon is interesting
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Post by wetsu on Oct 17, 2021 16:52:36 GMT -5
Indiana now 2-4, so basically they were 1 year wonders. 8-5 in 2019. They played tough, physical football. They've lost to the #2, #7, and #9 ranked teams in the country for whatever polls are worth.
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 17, 2021 18:47:54 GMT -5
Ohio State ranked 5 spots above Oregon is interesting Explain why it interests you so....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2021 21:06:39 GMT -5
Ohio State ranked 5 spots above Oregon is interesting Explain why it interests you so.... Pretty sure you know the answer
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 17, 2021 21:23:18 GMT -5
Explain why it interests you so.... Pretty sure you know the answer I'm all ears.....
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Oct 17, 2021 21:57:02 GMT -5
Indiana now 2-4, so basically they were 1 year wonders. 8-5 in 2019. They played tough, physical football. They've lost to the #2, #7, and #9 ranked teams in the country for whatever polls are worth. As they would historically
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Oct 17, 2021 21:58:48 GMT -5
Ohio State ranked 5 spots above Oregon is interesting As Woody used to say, as the season progresses teams either get better or worse.
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 18, 2021 6:44:20 GMT -5
Ohio State ranked 5 spots above Oregon is interesting As Woody used to say, as the season progresses teams either get better or worse. Early season upsets can happen for a multitude of reasons (injuries, youthful inexperience, ill-prepared coaches still searching for positional answers and most recently, covid issues). The word 'potential' is frequently referred by coaches at the beginning of the season, understanding they are at the beginning of a learning and developing curve. As a result, upsets, more often than not, occurr in the early part of the season. Late in the season, an unexpected loss is due to who they are and who they have become as a team.
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Post by dude on Oct 18, 2021 10:49:57 GMT -5
OSU being ranked above Oregon is not shocker since that game was played over 5 weeks ago. It is a little surprising to see Iowa 4 spots below Penn St since the Hawkeyes just beat the Nittany Lions in their last game.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2021 10:54:42 GMT -5
I’m not sold the playoff committee will have Ohio St above Oregon in their first rankings (Nov 2), assuming both teams have 1 loss at that point.
Order of importance to the committee: 1) are you a power 5 school? 2) losses (no 2 loss school has been selected) 3) conference champ 4) head-to-head
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Post by dude on Oct 18, 2021 11:08:09 GMT -5
I think that along with your list, a committee also looks at the body of work and the progression of it. There is no chance they would have Texas A&M ranked anywhere close to Alabama.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2021 13:02:19 GMT -5
I think that along with your list, a committee also looks at the body of work and the progression of it. There is no chance they would have Texas A&M ranked anywhere close to Alabama. A&M has 2 defeats
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Post by dude on Oct 18, 2021 13:18:00 GMT -5
I think that along with your list, a committee also looks at the body of work and the progression of it. There is no chance they would have Texas A&M ranked anywhere close to Alabama. A&M has 2 defeats Does it matter? They still beat Bama and will be ranked miles below them. Iowa has a single loss and they will not be close to Bama. They will find a reason outside of your list if they want someone in or out.
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 18, 2021 13:46:55 GMT -5
Oregon is not in anyone's equation. Sure, they pulled off an upset in week #2, against a storied program that was in disarray defensively, at that moment in time. Reality is, you are only as good as your most recent game. Losing to Stanford in week #5, cook's their chances and any dreams of (playoffs)
Oregon would not choose to play this Ohio State team again, that has little resemblance to the team they faced on September 11th.
I see a lot of similarities forming and parallels with the 2014-15 National Championship Buckeyes. Both are/were blessed with incredible talent at most every position, but like this years team, the 2014 team started the season, trying to establish it's identity and resolve several positional sore spots. Like this years team, they were ripe for an upset and they got it at Virginia Tech. They then persevered in 2 O.T.'s vs. a determined Penn State team. That game was the beginning of a burning resolve, that created a game by game momentum, that never let up and Wisconsin felt the full force of that totally synchronized momentum, then the destruction of two undefeated teams (Bama & Oregon) to claim the National Title. Like the 2014 team, you can see it coming together and momentum beginning to build, young players establishing an identity.
Much like today, when some want to ignore what is happening with this Buckeye squad, instead they are dwelling on the upset loss in week #2, just like the 2014 team, all people wanted to talk about was that week #2 upset with VT. An early season upset loss can be a wake-up call and impetus for great things that lie ahead.
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Post by smitty1974 on Oct 18, 2021 14:49:50 GMT -5
ohio state just announced that the penn state at ohio state game october 30 is at 730pm,most likely on ABC and wlkr 95.3 fm.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Oct 18, 2021 16:09:18 GMT -5
I think that along with your list, a committee also looks at the body of work and the progression of it. There is no chance they would have Texas A&M ranked anywhere close to Alabama. AND how you are playing at the very end of the season. Ohio State in 2014.
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Post by smitty1974 on Oct 19, 2021 14:00:14 GMT -5
dont forget oregon just got done friday struggling 24-17 win over california,one of the worst teams in pac 12
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 19, 2021 15:34:05 GMT -5
dont forget oregon just got done friday struggling 24-17 win over california,one of the worst teams in pac 12 I see you have locked yourself into a time warp. As was discussed on here, for whatever reason, some teams get worse, while others improve dramatically. "Much like today, when some want to ignore what is happening with this Buckeye squad, instead they are dwelling on the upset loss in week #2, just like the 2014 team, all people wanted to talk about was that week #2 upset with VT. An early season upset loss can be a wake-up call and impetus for great things that lie ahead."
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