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Post by Birdman on Oct 13, 2018 23:37:32 GMT -5
Gentleman,
We keep posting in older threads, I thought I would take it upon myself since I have a few days off to open this one up, for free this time only!!
So I’ll begin.
UCF..... how far do they move up.
GEORGIA... how far do you move down.
Buckeyes.... two of the best RB’s in the conference maybe country and you can’t get a rushing game going... is a loss inevitable??
Is Wisconsin that bad or is TTUN that good??
Who were the big winners and big losers?
My 2 cents.
Great weekend of college football, this year continues to excite and disappoint all at the same time. Things are shaping up again to keep SC busy!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 6:09:24 GMT -5
I think a loss is inevitable, Just hope it doesn't happen at home in 40 days (Nov.24th 12pm,) Vs. TTUN. Right now, We (Buckeyes) are not playoff material, We would look foolish being in the playoff, today. We're a young team, Hopefully, we get it figured out by seasons end, and earn a playoff spot.
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 14, 2018 6:22:24 GMT -5
As dismayed as I am of the seriously depleted running game and the defensive lapses, I'm not resigned to this team losing any game on the remaining schedule. There is still hope Branden Bowen will return to one of the offensive tackle spots and perhaps the coaching staff will wake up and realize the need to scrap the man defense and go to a matchup zone. A zone will go a long way toward eliminating the big yardage plays we have been struggling with all season. We get Malik Harrison back this week as well. I fully expect Nick Bosa a full go for the Michigan game and he gives this team inspiration and leadership on the field.
I have felt all year, Wisconsin was highly overated and they have proven that fact.
UCF may reel off another undefeated season, still not relevant with the big boys....sorry.
With the womping Georgia took, they have to drop considerably....sorry.
ND has had there ups and downs, but still get that W every week. Like them or hate them, ND usually has the toughest schedule year in and year out. this year being no exception. They control their own fate for the playoffs. games remaining: USC - win Syracuse - a tough win or a trap game. Florida State - win Northwestern - a tough win Navy - win
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Post by fbfan on Oct 14, 2018 11:11:20 GMT -5
Is it too early to fire up the 8-team playoff bandwagon? With the fall of Georgia, the talking heads on ESPN were already saying this morning that a one loss team may be deserving of playoff consideration.
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Post by 1percenter on Oct 14, 2018 11:46:41 GMT -5
Latest Sagarin Rankings are interesting 1 Alabama - SEC 2 Ohio State - Big Ten 3 Clemson 4 Oklahoma 5 Michigan - Big Ten 6 Penn State - Big Ten 7 Georgia - SEC 8 Washington 9 LSU - SEC 10 Iowa - Big Ten 11 Notre Dame 12 Florida - SEC 13 Mississippi State - SEC 14 Utah 15 Wisconsin - Big Ten 16 Texas 17 Texas A&M - SEC 18 NC State 19 West Virginia 20 Kentucky - SEC 21 Miami, FL 22 Fresno State 23 Appalachian State 24 Michigan State - Big Ten 25 Duke
Conference Rankings 1 SEC - West 2 Big Ten - East 3 SEC - East 4 Big XII 5 Pac 12 - North 6 Pac 12 - South 7 ACC - Atlantic 8 Big Ten - West 9 ACC - Coastal
Big Ten - East vs SEC - West #2 95.72 Ohio State #5 91.39 Michigan #6 89.64 Penn State #24 80.75 Michigan State #46 76.26 Maryland #68 70.37 Indiana #153 49.74 Rutgers
#1 102.11 Alabama #9 87.36 LSU #13 84.68 Mississippi State #17 83.77 Texas A&M #29 80.14 Auburn #54 74.01 Mississippi #93 62.99 Arkansas
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Post by Buckeye2b on Oct 14, 2018 14:42:53 GMT -5
Is it too early to fire up the 8-team playoff bandwagon? With the fall of Georgia, the talking heads on ESPN were already saying this morning that a one loss team may be deserving of playoff consideration. Never to early for common sense. Been saying it since they finally went to a playoff system...
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Post by Birdman on Oct 14, 2018 18:38:04 GMT -5
I always liked the 6 team, with 1 and 2 getting a bye.
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 14, 2018 19:09:36 GMT -5
Is it too early to fire up the 8-team playoff bandwagon? With the fall of Georgia, the talking heads on ESPN were already saying this morning that a one loss team may be deserving of playoff consideration. Never to early for common sense. Been saying it since they finally went to a playoff system... Here we go again. If you guys want to start this worn out and exhausted topic and beat each others heads in once again, start it's own Thread and go at it!
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Post by fbfan on Oct 15, 2018 6:31:04 GMT -5
Never to early for common sense. Been saying it since they finally went to a playoff system... Here we go again. If you guys want to start this worn out and exhausted topic and beat each others heads in once again, start it's own Thread and go at it! Zieg Heil Cap-e-tan.
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 15, 2018 7:10:26 GMT -5
Here we go again. If you guys want to start this worn out and exhausted topic and beat each others heads in once again, start it's own Thread and go at it! Zieg Heil Cap-e-tan. So, your saying you don't have the ability or willpower to start a new topic thread?
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Post by fbfan on Oct 15, 2018 8:55:25 GMT -5
Zieg Heil Cap-e-tan. So, your saying you don't have the ability or willpower to start a new topic thread? I'm saying I don't have to. Are you saying you can't read fast enough to keep up with the multitude of posts on this pizz azz forum? Maybe I will start a new thread on the definition of "General Banter"
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Post by fbfan on Oct 15, 2018 9:07:05 GMT -5
I always liked the 6 team, with 1 and 2 getting a bye. That would not be my preference, but it would dispel one of the naysayer's arguments that there isn't enough time or weekends to do it. 6 team with two byes takes two weekends just like an 8 team would.
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Post by fbfan on Oct 15, 2018 9:10:06 GMT -5
Is it too early to fire up the 8-team playoff bandwagon? With the fall of Georgia, the talking heads on ESPN were already saying this morning that a one loss team may be deserving of playoff consideration. Never to early for common sense. Been saying it since they finally went to a playoff system... College football being the money making machine that it is, I can't believe that the powers that be haven't already done it.
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Post by fbfan on Oct 15, 2018 9:16:54 GMT -5
If you check the schedules and calendar, most teams have 2-4 open weekends before the New Years bowls. A very few may have to make some adjustments, but if they don't want to, no one would force them to play for a National Championship. Plenty of time for 4 more games before the playoff set up as it is now, and could remain so.
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Post by fbfan on Oct 15, 2018 9:22:54 GMT -5
I would think the SEC teams would be all for this. Surely the committee would have no problem putting two teams from the SEC in a field of eight almost every year.
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Post by fbfan on Oct 15, 2018 9:31:04 GMT -5
Look how many playoff games are there for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA DII and DIII football, etc. And there are only 3 for over 100 of the top college football schools? C'mon man.
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Post by sportsjock on Oct 15, 2018 11:47:42 GMT -5
Nick Bosa is getting re-evaluated in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Should have a progress report that give us hint what to expect when the 'go...no go' verdict from doctors in November.
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Post by cbus on Oct 15, 2018 16:46:47 GMT -5
If LSU beats Bama at LSU then it could be a repeat of last year with 2 SEC teams in the playoffs.
Oregon might miss the playoffs because of that really stupid loss to Stanford a few weeks ago.
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Post by galion on Oct 15, 2018 17:20:24 GMT -5
Look how many playoff games are there for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA DII and DIII football, etc. And there are only 3 for over 100 of the top college football schools? C'mon man. The problem with bringing up the D2 and D3 is that the lower seed plays at the higher seed's home field until the championship game. I doubt very highly that will fly for D1. No chance an SEC school ever agrees to play in the snow. Even with the TV money you still have to put fannies in the seats for it to be worth it for a neutral site to take on the game. It requires a small fortune just to attend one of these games can you imagine trying to go to 3 or 4? You see all of the half empty stadiums in the "lesser" bowls now as it is.
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Post by fbfan on Oct 15, 2018 18:04:33 GMT -5
Look how many playoff games are there for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA DII and DIII football, etc. And there are only 3 for over 100 of the top college football schools? C'mon man. The problem with bringing up the D2 and D3 is that the lower seed plays at the higher seed's home field until the championship game. I doubt very highly that will fly for D1. No chance an SEC school ever agrees to play in the snow. Even with the TV money you still have to put fannies in the seats for it to be worth it for a neutral site to take on the game. It requires a small fortune just to attend one of these games can you imagine trying to go to 3 or 4? You see all of the half empty stadiums in the "lesser" bowls now as it is. I agree, the SEC would never give up their advantage of not having to build a team that can win in cold weather. But there would be plenty of venues suitable for a game of this importance. Remember, it would be 4 more games on a weekend that there is not currently any Top Ten FB going on. If Alabama playing the #8 team in the country sells out in October or November, the game would in December also. These games would not compare to "lesser" bowls. As far as fans going to these games, anyone that currently has the means to go to a semi-final and the Championship game probably could find a way to attend a quarter final also.
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Post by purefan on Oct 15, 2018 18:35:07 GMT -5
I would think the SEC teams would be all for this. Surely the committee would have no problem putting two teams from the SEC in a field of eight almost every year. Just 2 ? Ha ha ha. They would put a min of 3 in an eight team playoff. Heck if it was up to esecpn it would be all 8. 🤣😂😅
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Post by galion on Oct 15, 2018 18:43:54 GMT -5
I agree, the SEC would never give up their advantage of not having to build a team that can win in cold weather. But there would be plenty of venues suitable for a game of this importance. Remember, it would be 4 more games on a weekend that there is not currently any Top Ten FB going on. If Alabama playing the #8 team in the country sells out in October or November, the game would in December also. These games would not compare to "lesser" bowls. As far as fans going to these games, anyone that currently has the means to go to a semi-final and the Championship game probably could find a way to attend a quarter final also. All southern or western venues. Having to fly a team cross country for three or four consecutive weeks is going to be a bit of a hindrance for the B1G champs when you consider their opponents will likely be a short flight or bus ride away. Even rich people have to show up for work occasionally. Also, Bama in Oct or Nov is going to be at somebody's home field.
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Post by fbfan on Oct 16, 2018 6:58:14 GMT -5
What about all the indoor facilities in the north? Fan bases are not just local for the top schools we are talking about. I find it hard to believe that Buckeye Nation or any of the fan bases for any of the perennial contenders would let one seat go empty in any game, anywhere, they were playing for a National Championship. Tv ratings and money through the roof compared to some of your "lesser" bowls.
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Post by utsherman on Oct 16, 2018 12:51:49 GMT -5
Nick Bosa is getting re-evaluated in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Should have a progress report that give us hint what to expect when the 'go...no go' verdict from doctors in November. Well, the verdict's in. He's opting to sit the rest of the season and prepare for the NFL. Urban commented this morning, and the Bosa family plans to release a statement later today.
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Post by Mr.BrownFinger on Oct 16, 2018 13:30:11 GMT -5
Bosa should have kept that quiet until the regular season was over. Sketchy move to abandon the team.
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Post by DrTorch on Oct 16, 2018 13:38:53 GMT -5
He wasn't coming back in time anyway. Wish him luck in the NFL.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2018 13:48:06 GMT -5
Bosa should have kept that quiet until the regular season was over. Sketchy move to abandon the team. Completely disagree. This lets the coaches and players know going forward that they must coach and play without him
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Post by Mr.BrownFinger on Oct 16, 2018 16:28:43 GMT -5
It lets the other teams plan without worrying about him.
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Post by DrTorch on Oct 16, 2018 17:30:41 GMT -5
yeah but it keeps us from having to answer the same questions over and over and over and over
no reason to front
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Oct 17, 2018 21:38:19 GMT -5
He wasn't coming back in time anyway. Wish him luck in the NFL. Junior Nick Bosa, could have come back in time to play in the post season but chose not to. He chose to drop out of school mid-semester and work full time getting ready for the NFL combine. Eight months in the future, from his injury. Junior older brother Joey in the bowl game saw Notre Dame's Jaylon Smith go down with a serious knee injury. Which most agree cost him $20M guaranteed money. Interestingly, shortly after that play Joey made a strange, not serious, but definitely targeting hit on the ND QB. Getting himself kicked out of the game. Did Joey counsel Nick? Last year Junior Denzel Ward, after being told he was a definite Top 10 pick, chose not to play in the post season. After seeing what happened to Nick, seeing what Ward did... What if Junior Dwayne Haskins is told he will be the first QB taken in this year's NFL draft? Should he skip any games? One blind side hit could cost him 10's of MILLIONS, that he could never get back. Is it different for THE most important position on a college football team, compared to a defensive player? What would Joey, Nick, their parents and Denzel tell Dwayne?
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