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Post by baldref on Dec 14, 2016 9:26:20 GMT -5
Just read an AP story that Hairball at TTUN is blaming three in-named coaches for spreading a rumor that he is considering leaving TTUN for the NFL. Says these coaches are doing this in an effort to hurt his recruiting by making potential players think he won't be there. Does the man take responsibility for anything? It was the refs for the OSU loss, now it's "three un-named coaches" for potential recruiting losses. Geez, maybe he should run for POTUS or Congress -- they all blame someone else for their failures as well!
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Post by baldref on Dec 6, 2016 11:20:12 GMT -5
While I hate to be greedy, but landing Wiltfong and/or Smith would just be icing on the cake, so to speak, for probably the highest-ranked class in buckeye history. Couldn't be happier landing the playoff spot but honestly believe we are a year away. If we lose (don't let lightning strike me!) to the Tigers hope this doesn't diminish our chances next season. Seems like only 'Bama is a lock, year-end, year-out. This has been an exceptional, surprising year to be a Buckeye backer!
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Post by baldref on Dec 2, 2016 19:53:23 GMT -5
Saw a poignant post on facebook jyst now...it went like this: We don't always turn the ball over three times and only gain 5 yards in the 4th quarter, but when we do, I blame the refs! ?............... all tgat was over a picture of Hairball throwing a tantrum at the officials.....classic!
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Post by baldref on Dec 2, 2016 14:18:43 GMT -5
Several sound arguments and solid posts on this. That's why I enjoy this forum! Never really thought about it, but 39-2 and one B1G championship is perplexing, at a minimum. Situations like that is what has placed the national playoff committee in a bind this year and makes everyone else howl. Personally, the B1G championship was played in The Shoe last weekend by the two best teams, whether the PSU or Wisky boys or the haters at Secpn want to acknowledge or believe it or not.
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Post by baldref on Dec 2, 2016 9:42:03 GMT -5
I was worried we might get our butts kicked but ended up impressed with how they played. Hopefully it's not like last year when they beat Kentucky then were basically just mediocre the rest of the season. I think it's also time for Thompson to start over Potter, he's clearly playing better. The only thing Potter gives over Thompson is an outside shot.AGREE 100% Could be a roller-coaster, up and down season with this group but I believe they are much improved over last season.
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Post by baldref on Dec 2, 2016 9:24:07 GMT -5
It's nice to know that after reading some of the scUM message boards, blinders are still standard apparel for TTUN fans. Jealousy, and even some implied racism in some of their posts are hilarious and goes to the mentality of some of these jokers. Not saying that OSU fans don't go over the top sometimes, but this is absurd. This is what a wacko coach who pushes the envelope at every opportunity fosters and breeds in his followers. Time for scUM to schedule all 12 home fb games in the future. BTW, 1,832 days and counting since scUM last defeated the Bucks in football. Has Hairball apologized or toned down his comments since The Game? Don't think so, otherwise that would be an admission that scUM and he, himself, blew it. The best way to hide your failures is to blame someone else and shout the loudest -- Hairball and his fans are winners at that, at least!
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Post by baldref on Nov 29, 2016 14:28:36 GMT -5
Nothing will happen to Peppers by either scUM, Harbaugh or sadly the B1G. The B1G continues to prove that all it wants is the almighty $$$ --, whoring out to TV for Friday night games, a $10,000 fine to scUM (nothing to the coach personally, you kidding me!)after the coach publicly and repeatedly blasts employees of the B1G and basically calls them cheats. (refs are employed by the league, not the school) Gutless by the B1G, why would we expect scUM to do anything to their star player or coach for their indiscretions. Not gonna happen. Tell me again about that great, moral, academic, high class institution in Ann Arbor and Delvaney. What a joke just like the B1G and NCAA. Eventually, the B1G will be rid of Harbaugh after his act goes sour and scUM and the B1G is repeatedly made the butt of his antics.
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Post by baldref on Nov 26, 2016 21:44:12 GMT -5
sorry, screwed up......just wanted to say I agree with wf and sj all the way....osu misses two field goals, scum fumbles at the goal line, commits obvious costly penalties, and scuM Harbrain blames officials. Classless, gutless coach who big ten has allowed to get away with it all year...now lets see if big and scum have balls enough to scuttle this canker sore....what a classless LOSER
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Post by baldref on Nov 26, 2016 21:39:00 GMT -5
Harbaugh isn't worthy to be a head coach of a big time program, if he can't control his temper. His unsportsmanlike conduct penalty when his D-lineman jumped offside cost his team the game. Watch Harbaugh on the sideline and watch Urban on the sideline. Who would you rather have as your head coach? AND instead of taking the blame for the loss he has a tirade blaming the officials. A low class head coach. Harbaugh is a loose cannon, bitching and crying on the sidejudge's shoulder the entire game. Harbaugh and Meyer are opposite contrasts. Urban is the model of composure, even when his punter makes a monstrously bad decision. Are they building a John Cooper legacy up their? 0-2 vs. Ohio State. Can't wait to hear his list of excuses. This game lived up to it's billing, greatest collegiate football game of 2016, #2 vs. #3 in double overtime. Another great contest between Penn State & MSU, Big Ten shines!
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Post by baldref on Nov 23, 2016 10:21:00 GMT -5
Heard a stat about U of M's roster this year. 47 Seniors compared to Ohio State's 7 Seniors on scholarship. 3 of the 7 are a punter, place kicker and a long snapper. Of the other 4, 2 are oft injured WRs Corey Smith and Dontre Wilson, another is back up LB Craig Fada a former walk on. Leaving ONLY ONE Senior of note, Pat Elflein. That's just insane. This undoubtedly is U of M's best shot at beating Ohio State for the foreseeable future. Add to that; The two best players and the leaders of this years Wolverine team are Jake Butt and Jabrill Peppers. Jake Butt is among the 47 Seniors and destined for big things in the NFL. Jabrill Peppers, a Junior, will undoubtedly opt for the NFL draft and big money of the NFL. This is indeed, Michigan's best shot at winning the rivalry game in the foreseeable future. Agree with both posters. If Harbaugh doesn't pull out the win there will be a lot of disappointed and upset scUM fans. IMO biggest worry for the Bucks are the lines -- JT has no time to throw downfield against mediocre teams, much less than against a senior-laden defensive line like scum's and Bucks' defensive line has been inconsistent, at best. Also, just a hunch but Mr. Peppers will be a key factor offensively for scUM -- Harbaugh has kept him strangely hidden and somewhat quiet on the offensive side of the ball for the last three games. If OSU can keep its senior offensive lineman from false-starting three or four times like he did last week, that would help too. More than a little concerned about this one, think all the pressure is on Ohio State. Think the betting line should be the other way around!
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Post by baldref on Nov 7, 2016 15:19:44 GMT -5
Heard Heath's starting qb got hurt in the first quarter and that helped. Do not know if that is true, however.
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Post by baldref on Nov 7, 2016 11:43:55 GMT -5
Wouldn't be great if that happens and we could thank Mark May's Pitt Panthers for letting us play in the B10 championship and possibly the national playoffs?
There would be brown spots all over ESPN's chairs in that scenario!
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Post by baldref on Nov 7, 2016 11:36:15 GMT -5
My bad, it looks like OSU would go, according to (b)!
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Post by baldref on Nov 7, 2016 11:35:05 GMT -5
In case anyone is wondering, should OSU beat scUM and win out, and scUM, PSU and OSU all finish the year with one loss in the division, here is the official tie-breaker scenario on who plays in the B10 championship game:
The following procedure will determine the representative from each division in the event of a tie:
(a) If two teams are tied, the winner of the game between the two tied teams shall be the representative. (b) If three or more teams are tied, steps 1 through 6 will be followed until a determination is made. If only two teams remain tied after any step, the winner of the game between the two tied teams shall be the representative.
1. The records of the three tied teams will be compared against each other.
2. The records of the three tied teams will be compared within their division.
3. The records of the three teams will be compared against the next highest placed teams in their division in order of finish (4, 5, 6, and 7).
4. The records of the three teams will be compared against all common conference opponents.
5. The team with the best overall winning percentage [excluding exempted games] shall be the representative.
6. The representative will be chosen by random draw.
So, I admittedly am no math major, does this mean it will be decided by a random draw between OSU and scUM since PSU will have two overall losses and scUM and OSU will both only have one?
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Post by baldref on Nov 4, 2016 14:53:07 GMT -5
A friend told me he is in jail for hitting a crippled old lady who told him Thursday -- wait till next year! LOL.
Anyway, from a losers perspective, didn't ever expect the Tribe to get this far but a darn shame blow a 3-1 series lead. We had some gaping holes, as pointed out in this post-season perspective from a Washington Post writer re: Lonnie Chisensh..t:
"For perspective, the Indians spent $302,777 for each of Chisenhall’s postseason hits or $209,615 for each of his strikeouts. While his performance wasn’t necessarily awful – and his salary is far from astronomical – within the context of Cleveland’s payroll Chisenhall underperformed relative to his salary and those of his teammates.
Same article also cited Bauer as way underperforming in the postseason relative to his meager salary. For me, Bauer is tradebait along with Chisenhall.
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Post by baldref on Nov 2, 2016 12:55:30 GMT -5
The Buckeyes have some talented TE's on their roster. Would like to see more quick slants to the TE's. Not comfortable going deep with the inexperienced WR's running un-precise routes that screws up the timing for J.T. The last three games see Barrett sitting in the pocket, looking and looking. Puts a lot of pressure on the OL, as the seconds tick, breakdowns occur. Great analysis! Especially a young line!
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Post by baldref on Nov 2, 2016 12:35:54 GMT -5
In reality, the Tribe's pitching (for the most part) has not been bad considering who they have had to count on. Take the cubs #2 and #3 pitchers away, throw in a head-case replacement and a raw rookie, and this series probably would not have gone five games. But it is what it is. The reality also is that the Tribe's outfield production for the series has been nothing short of pathetic. Unofficially, in looking at the box scores, I think the Tribe outfielders (including Santana when he was in the outfield, Martinez and Guyer) have gone a combined 6 for 57! Ouch and double Ouch! While hitting is usually down in the WS because of the usual quality of pitching, this has really hurt the Indians. Chis is 1 for 14, Davis 3 for 17, Guyer 0 for 6, Nanquin 1 for 7 among others. Can't rely on Kip, Frankie, Ramirez and Santana to do it all in every game. Everyone was worried about Perez behind the plate, but he has held his own and is worth his wait in gold defensively and in calling pitches. Just a few thoughts, nothing more.
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Post by baldref on Oct 31, 2016 14:45:33 GMT -5
My brother told me that Baseball Today?? did a piece (with no comment) that the sCrUBS pitchers got 80% of the corner calls strikes thus far vs 20% for the Tribe. Don't know if that is factual or not, but sure seemed like the strike zone favored Chicago. The one that I really complained about was the so-called walk JT gave up on a ball right square in the strike zone. Didn't come back to bite us, but I thought WOW! Still feel MLB, media and the big money boys are doing all they can to insure a sCrUBS WS victory...that's where the smart money is boys and girls! What a story that would be, they could happily proclaim! Some people say an inconsistent or erratic strike zone doesn't matter, but it forces a pitcher to change his method of attack and is clearly an advantage to hitters.
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Post by baldref on Oct 31, 2016 8:34:03 GMT -5
The O line is still a work in progress. Until that solidifies, OSU will struggle against top teams. At least this year I really do not believe OSU is a college-playoff caliber team -- way too young. Of course, I am not convinced that the others (including the chosen one bama) are that much better.
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Post by baldref on Oct 31, 2016 8:27:57 GMT -5
Have to agree that Lex's "bad" losses, especially to Norwalk, skewers the favorite to Clyde. But C has been inconsistent too. However, Clyde is a very difficult place to play for opponents, so I think the SBC reigns big in this one.
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Post by baldref on Oct 31, 2016 8:24:35 GMT -5
Ashland can't match Streaks firepower, IMO. Sandusky by 10 or more
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Post by baldref on Oct 27, 2016 14:54:38 GMT -5
From today's Columbus Dispatch:
"One of the fallouts from Ohio State’s loss at Penn State is that the Buckeyes are suddenly in the position of rooting for Michigan.
Yes, you heard that right. OSU needs the No. 2-ranked Wolverines (7-0 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) keep winning, at least until they come to Columbus for the regular-season finale on Nov. 26.
If not, and Michigan finishes with more than one Big Ten loss and Penn State ends the regular season with only one league defeat, then the Nittany Lions would be crowned East division champions because of their head-to-head win over OSU.
Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune pointed out in a column this week that if OSU, Michigan, and Penn State all finish 8-1 in the Big Ten East, the division title would go to the Buckeyes because the league’s tiebreaker punishes Penn State for its nonconference loss to Pittsburgh.
That presumes not only that Penn State doesn’t lose another game, but that Michigan comes to OSU undefeated and the Buckeyes then defeat their arch-rival Wolverines.
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Post by baldref on Oct 27, 2016 12:52:06 GMT -5
Simply put, if the Tribe doesn't get swept in Chicago, Bauer can never be allowed to start the game pitching, not when a must win is on the line. Agree 1000% especially in the 5th game of the WS. Start the soon to be married kid.
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Post by baldref on Oct 27, 2016 12:48:41 GMT -5
I really do not like the fact that two B1G schools had a bye week before playing Ohio State......and Penn State was one of them. Yet no B1G team has a bye week before playing scum. Not really fair, but admittedly, I do not understand how the bye week system works. Also, has anyone else noticed the simiarilities betweem the MSU loss and the PSU loss? Night game, suspect weather conditions, and button-up offense? Maybe we just do not play well at night in the rain.....or is it that we get too conservative in those conditions? Don't know, but it is somewhat coincidental. And do not forget about the youth factor this year. I know that's an excuse, but it is a factor IMO when you play a night game in a very hostile environment. It's called intimidation.
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Post by baldref on Oct 21, 2016 14:36:43 GMT -5
Ohio State better learn to play four quarters of football or they could be in trouble beginning tonight and the rest of the season IMO.
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Post by baldref on Oct 21, 2016 14:34:34 GMT -5
Bellevue wins in a mudbath at Skiles. Too much power on offense and Shelby's defense has trouble with power runners. Armstrong will struggle and the Redmen will win the battle upfront on both sides of the ball -- that's always been the Redmen's strength and the conditions tonight favor them greatly.
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Post by baldref on Sept 21, 2016 14:01:27 GMT -5
Love the moxey and spunk of this team and probably will make the playoffs and maybe win the division but the injuries are crippling. Honestly, in retrospect, think Clevinger and Tomlin will be okay as starters, but remember only can carry 25 players on playoff roster, I believe. Hoynsie was not too smart in writing his story in the PD about the Tribe's chances, but he is dead-on. Also, save for a few notable exceptions, the Tribe's run production has really slowed down. frankie is struggling big-time, as is Napoli and Nanquin. And you can't diminish or hide the black hole behind the plate. Still, it's been fun and a welcome distraction from that embarrassment down by the lakefront. BTW, what is the record for most consecutive new starting QBs in weekly succession in the NFL? Clowns have had a new starting QB in each of their last five games (dating back to last regular season games). Heard a rumor that Medical Mutual has cancelled the health insurance policy on browns QBs LOL.
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Post by baldref on Sept 21, 2016 13:48:31 GMT -5
If all the computer and AP rankings are accurate, this should be an outstanding game. Think Sandusky's overall speed will pose big problems for Shelby's LB and defensive backs so I look for the streaks to win this one -- maybe by 10 or more points. Score should be similar to last year, IMO.
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Post by baldref on Aug 29, 2016 13:31:01 GMT -5
Us old timers have seen this before. Bad time for the starters to go sour, me thinks it might possibly be a case of tired arms? The hitting continues to be a huge problem as I still believe (my personal opinion only) that unless they hit home runs, the Tribe has a real problem manufacturing runs. This last road trip was also bad for the home attendance for the next homestand, as now fair weather fans will turn their attention to the clowns and hs and college football. Tribe needs to run a good positive streak.
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Post by baldref on Aug 29, 2016 13:24:21 GMT -5
Meeshegan should cruise this year until it meets MSU and OSU. One ranking I saw had the 'rines the 12th easiest schedule in the Big this year, and another had them at the no. 78 easiest schedule in the country (only Minnesota in the Big was below them at 87). If the wolverines don't do it this season will be extremely surprised. BTW, that same national schedule ranking service (I agree, it's all arbitrary before the season) had the rest of the B1G schools schedule strength ranked nationally thusly: 6th, Wisky; 9th Nwestern; 12th OSU; 14th Ill; 18th MSU; 25 Notre Dame (I know, they aren't in the Big but they should be!); 33 Rutgers; 34 PSU; 40 Purdue; 65 Nebraska; 71 Iowa; 74 Indiana; 78 Meeshigan: 87 Minnesota.
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