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Post by maplecityjake on Jan 6, 2021 14:54:09 GMT -5
11th ranking was absurd. But, is 5th that out of bounds considering the limited games against a bad B1G?
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Post by DrTorch on Jan 6, 2021 15:06:50 GMT -5
well obviously it was we just housed the #2 team and we did it as a #3 seed not the last team in...he voted A&M 4th being the SEC apologist that he is
"Be just, and if you can't be just be arbitrary." - William Burroughs
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Post by maplecityjake on Jan 6, 2021 15:36:19 GMT -5
It was absurd before OSU's beatdown to Clemson.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Jan 6, 2021 17:00:52 GMT -5
The Covid 19 situation is going to play a major part of this years National Championship final. There are going to be a million different opinions on whether the Buckeyes should go ahead and play the game, albeit, under a tremendous handicap. Granting Alabama such a huge advantage, would essentially be making it a mere formality of handing the trophy to the Crimson Tide. There is serious talk by all parties involved, to move the game to the 18th or possibly to Saturday, January 23rd. Having the game played on Saturday night, makes a lot more sense than a week night, when people have to get up and go to work the following morning. Special accomodations needs to be given for the victims of this viral menace. Some, are willing to treat this the same as players out with injury or suspension, due to infractions. Simply not the same. If I'm Alabama, I would want my opponent at full strength, to add absolute legitimacy to a potential win, opposed to a huge askerisk attached to the outcome of the game. Alabama must not forget that their team was devastated with a large, Covid outbreak just prior to the opening of the season (40+ players) and if they were inundated with the same situation the Buckeyes have had to deal with, they themselves would want and appreciate appropriate considerations. There are those that believe the 40+ players at Bama that tested positive prior to the start of the season was part of a strategy to accomplish herd immunity for the team.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Jan 6, 2021 17:07:00 GMT -5
Obviously the D-line went out and partied hardy in New Orleans after the Clemson win....must have figured that was good enough. You're entitled to your assumption. 'Obviously', the Clemson RB coach had to sit out the game, having tested positive for Covid 19. Unlike Ohio State and their mandated, late testing, Clemson had their last tests mid-week and nothing beyond that. The coach, working closely with his RB's in pregame preparation, it gives an elevated likelihiood of his position players, contracting it as well. Funny, our defensive front, who would be physically in contact and exposed to an infected Clemson RB, all come down with the virus after almost 3 hours of close, in-game contact. Sorry, I'm not willing to throw the blame on our players, who sacrificed their Christmas experience with their families, in order to limit the possibilities of further danger of exposure to the team. There was a lot of self sacrifice from the Buckeye players and coaches, in an effort to limit the effects of this virus on the team. What about the Ohio State LB's? You're telling us they didn't tackle a Clemson RB? BTW, there has not been a single case of THE virus being transmitted between players on the football field in the NFL or college games this year. Just sayin.
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Post by DrTorch on Jan 6, 2021 18:16:37 GMT -5
It was absurd before OSU's beatdown to Clemson. wazza matter kid, Santa bring you a bunch of Clemson gear for Christmas? rofl UM fans, "Desperation...a chant."
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Post by maplecityjake on Jan 6, 2021 19:06:51 GMT -5
I was simply stating it was absurd for OSU being ranked 11th by Swinney.
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Post by DrTorch on Jan 6, 2021 20:58:06 GMT -5
ooh passive aggression...is that you Mom?
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Post by sportsjock on Jan 7, 2021 8:58:40 GMT -5
You're entitled to your assumption. 'Obviously', the Clemson RB coach had to sit out the game, having tested positive for Covid 19. Unlike Ohio State and their mandated, late testing, Clemson had their last tests mid-week and nothing beyond that. The coach, working closely with his RB's in pregame preparation, it gives an elevated likelihiood of his position players, contracting it as well. Funny, our defensive front, who would be physically in contact and exposed to an infected Clemson RB, all come down with the virus after almost 3 hours of close, in-game contact. Sorry, I'm not willing to throw the blame on our players, who sacrificed their Christmas experience with their families, in order to limit the possibilities of further danger of exposure to the team. There was a lot of self sacrifice from the Buckeye players and coaches, in an effort to limit the effects of this virus on the team. What about the Ohio State LB's? You're telling us they didn't tackle a Clemson RB? BTW, there has not been a single case of THE virus being transmitted between players on the football field in the NFL or college games this year. Just sayin. Show me your source. Again, show me any proof that any of the OSU players attended any party. Don't think this would possibly happen, given the tight lockdown of players, coaches and support staff.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Jan 7, 2021 23:41:52 GMT -5
I have read multiple articles saying there have been no known cases of transmissions on the field of play AND zero articles that have pointed out cases that have. Why did one just one position group turn up positive on the same day? You never snuck out out at night to do something you weren't supposed to do?? Look at all the cases Ohio State has had during this season compared to the very few if any that Bama and Clemson has had. I could ask you where you got your info about Ohio State's "tight lockdown" that hasn't been working.
BTW, I personally know of 4 high school athletes in 3 different sports that tested positive and even after a day or two of practicing with their teams NONE passed it on to others.
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Post by sportsjock on Jan 8, 2021 8:52:25 GMT -5
I have read multiple articles saying there have been no known cases of transmissions on the field of play AND zero articles that have pointed out cases that have. Why did one just one position group turn up positive on the same day? You never snuck out out at night to do something you weren't supposed to do?? Look at all the cases Ohio State has had during this season compared to the very few if any that Bama and Clemson has had. I could ask you where you got your info about Ohio State's "tight lockdown" that hasn't been working. BTW, I personally know of 4 high school athletes in 3 different sports that tested positive and even after a day or two of practicing with their teams NONE passed it on to others. I believe what you are saying, but I also believe this has been a largely, uninvestigated and under reported topic. (Covid transmission among competing athletes.) Bama had 40-50 Covid cases early on and I think that proved to ultimately, become a positive for them, developing a hurd immunity within their ranks. Despite your insinuation that this outbreak among our defensive front is somehow, due to their own carelessness, there has been no proof that it was. Don't be so quick to blame the athletes, without knowing the true facts and details. Heck, medical experts are still discovering and learning new facts almost daily, on the quirks of transmission and propogation. I'm not in any position to judge any blame, neither are you.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Jan 8, 2021 15:25:49 GMT -5
If there is one thing that has been and will be kept completely under wraps by the Ohio State athletic department is how and why any of the 170 became infected. Thus impossible to prove. Not judging, just being logical.
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Post by sportsjock on Jan 8, 2021 21:48:10 GMT -5
If there is one thing that has been and will be kept completely under wraps by the Ohio State athletic department is how and why any of the 170 became infected. Thus impossible to prove. Not judging, just being logical. Now, that I will agree with.
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Post by buckeyekid on Jan 10, 2021 11:11:23 GMT -5
Players who are out that I'm aware of__
Tyreke Smith Myain Williams The Sr Kicker Tommy Togai,,although there are reports he's been seen in Miami
I thinks that is it. We get Zach Harrison back I know for sure,,,thinking Tyler Friday too. Harry Miller too I think,,although Matt Jones did such a good job vs Clemson that I think they are sticking with him.
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Post by DrTorch on Jan 10, 2021 11:19:01 GMT -5
Tommy is a big loss. That kid is strong as a gd bull.
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Post by ronburgandy on Jan 10, 2021 11:23:28 GMT -5
Tommy is a big loss. That kid is strong as a gd bull. Agreed. Him and Garrett together were tough inside. Vincent and Jackson are solid but dont match watch Togiai brings.
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Post by dude on Jan 10, 2021 11:35:01 GMT -5
Tommy is a big loss. That kid is strong as a gd bull. Agreed. Him and Garrett together were tough inside. Vincent and Jackson are solid but dont match watch Togiai brings. Time for someone to step up. The bigger the stage the bigger the opportunity.
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Post by sportsjock on Jan 11, 2021 8:46:09 GMT -5
I'm guessing they might rotate Jerron Cage and Antwan Jackson at Tommy Togiai's NT position. Keeping fresh legs coming throughout the game. Both are identical 6-2 300 pounders. Problem is, you can't duplicate the technique and moves that Togiai possessed.
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Post by DrTorch on Jan 11, 2021 12:07:06 GMT -5
you cannot duplicate his absurd strength either, been hearing tales about it since 2019 season, he is one of those kids that is just hog strong...like those farm kids in our area that have been throwing hay bales since they could walk lolZ...
in any regard i am not breaking big news here by saying we will win or lose on the strength of our offense...from linemen to the backs to the wide-outs to the subs...if our Guards outplay Bama's Tackles we have a good shot at scoring enough to win
i would put Wade on their 2nd best WR and double the other kid but their WRs vs our 2ndary is a bad matchup for us in a way that doesn't happen to DBU very often
i expect more roll outs with Fields and also i expect a lot of runs for him, i would like to see them bust out the naked bootleg in a short yardage situation ala Steve Young vs Dallas in the 1994 NFC Championship Game
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Post by DrTorch on Jan 11, 2021 12:09:18 GMT -5
i would also come out in the Bill Raftery MAN-TO-MAN and try to do to Bama what VTech did to Fillmore's boy JT Barrett in 2014...i would try anyway, until they beat it
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Post by sportsjock on Jan 11, 2021 19:47:59 GMT -5
This may be a stupid remark, but I'm wondering if punters ever work off a tee, just in case. Drue Chrisman has a helluva leg.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Jan 11, 2021 20:58:35 GMT -5
Alabama taking advantage of Ohio State's 3rd string D-line and their lack of intellect.... leaving the one guy in the entire country that you can't leave uncovered, uncovered.
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Post by purefan on Jan 11, 2021 21:21:42 GMT -5
Smith and Harris are as good as there is no doubt, but at some point OSU’s d just needs to solely account for those 2 and live or die with others making the plays to beat you.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Jan 11, 2021 21:27:04 GMT -5
So far Sarkisian's play calling much more imaginative than Day's
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Post by ronburgandy on Jan 11, 2021 21:49:59 GMT -5
Coombs needs to have some soul searching this off-season.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Jan 11, 2021 21:52:51 GMT -5
Coombs has designed the worst possible defense to use against Alabama. He has a slow middle backed defending the best WR in college football. ROFL
Playing 4 LBs and 3 DBs against THE best passing offense in the country is flat ignorant. Hell I don't care if the DBs are freshman play 5 DBs and make them run the ball. This is not rocket science
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Post by DrTorch on Jan 11, 2021 22:13:18 GMT -5
eeks, all apologies to Mac Jones
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Post by ronburgandy on Jan 11, 2021 22:33:32 GMT -5
Serious question.. what GM is going to draft Wade? How can scouts watch film on him this season and say yep we need him on our team.
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Post by ronburgandy on Jan 11, 2021 22:39:51 GMT -5
Overall though, we lose two starting D linemen, now our all American offensive lineman is out. Our RB who was on a roll gets hurt literally first play of the game. What else can go wrong
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Jan 11, 2021 22:48:34 GMT -5
Serious question.. what GM is going to draft Wade? How can scouts watch film on him this season and say yep we need him on our team. slot corer where he dominated last year
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