Cold consolation but it's all I've got: Ohio State losing to Texas
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Perhaps only for the fact that these entitled bastards keep all their playoff winnings rather than the typical conference split.
Game was much closer than the score indicated. Some chinks in the OSU armour. I think the ND defense will slow down OSU's passing offense and in general kind of stymie them. Not completely but they will be sluggish. ND will have significant trouble moving the ball and in the end probably lose but it will be pretty close. Notre Dame has a pretty good chance in my opinion. Take the 9.5 points every day and twice on Sunday.
Try listening to what OSU's AD, Board of Trustees ( the ONLY people with the power to fire him) and most of the major boosters had to say. Day's job was never in danger. Doesn't matter what happened in the CFP. They all made it clear right after the loss to UM that he wasn't getting fired. You are just repeating what a bunch of internet chuckle****s were saying. People with no idea what is going on in the program or what the University's position is. Once again, those who actually have the power to take action very publicly made it clear Day would be the coach in 2025. ( a buyout north of $30 million also makes his firing a non starter)
I have seen many classless tshirts at games! Some at PSU games. My wife often asks me "what kind of person would wear something like that?" My response, honey even Penn State has classless fans!
Thanks, right, I gather from the media accounts that it was closer than the 14-point spread would suggest.
Still, there are key moments and plays in a game that telegraph the likely outcome.
Texas had held off Ohio State in the first half, fought back to even the game at 7-7, and then with mere seconds left in the half and Ohio State deep in its own territory, the Longhorns had a defensive breakdown that allowed the Buckeyes the long score on the screen pass. Granted, it was great execution on Ohio State's part but as an underdog you just can't give up that TD in that spot. At that point, I'm thinking that I know who's going to win the game. Only question was by how much.
I'm going to have give some thought to Notre Dame versus Ohio State. At first glance, I'm pretty leery of betting the Irish even with 9.5 points. I think Notre Dame is pretty beat up and I think the Buckeyes are showing themselves to be in a class above everyone else. Vegas knew what it was doing when it posted them as big favorites to win the whole thing a week ago.
I mean, I hate Ohio State, but reality is reality.
Yeah, that was real classy. And an interesting glass house from which to throw stones!
If O$U plays a B- game, it should be over early.
And Michigan will be printing shirts declaring them the best.
We’ll always have SMU!
Nor does repeating the ramblings of a bunch of whackjobs on the internet with absolutely no connection to the school or any idea of it's inner workings. Simply put. you are 100% wrong. Just what is your connection to the school that you would have inside info that all the public and written statements made publicly and sent to Alums and boosters are a lie and that Day's job was/is in danger? You must have have better information than those of us who are very close to the school. ( I'm a third generation OSU grad who maintains close ties to the school by the way.). My guess is you have none at all and are just pushing the ramblings of idiotic wannabes and trolls. The type off "fans" many Buckeye fans would nothing more than to see disappear. Many of us older fans ( I started school at OSU when Woody Hayes was still coaching) think the fanbase needs a serious culling of the herd.
Again no wrong nor am I repeating anything said by the media. I love these "I have inside info" posts without a clue. Just because you're elderly and believe winning doesn't matter doesn't make it true. The reality is me nor you actually matter. We're not the generation ls they schools need to keep interested. We're not going anywhere until we die.
Mostly stupid penalties in critical situation. They were hit with 9 penalties amounting to 75 yards and a couple of those 15 yarders were critical
I never said I have "inside info, just that info that has been actually provided by the school and the people in charge. So just where then are you getting your info that Day's job was in jeopardy and makes you statement true when it's been debunked by anyone that has anything to do with the situation? You must have different information than what OSU officials have all said in interviews and Public statements. The actual OSU media has stated repeatedly that his job wasn't in danger. The ONLY people who have said it it are idiots on Bucknuts and other shitty message boards and some national media ( primarily the morons at ESPiN) who say crap for clicks and views and would have no more idea what is really going on than my dog. So yes, your statement that his job was in danger is completely false unless you can tell us how you came upon such verified information.
You implied inside information. See, you can't be this stupid. What people say in interviews means nothing. That's why a "vote of confidence" is using considered a death sentence. Especially in college. Everyone close to college football has said it. Everyone at Rivals that is close to Ohio State has said it. It doesn't take a genius to understand that. Just like it doesn't take a genius to understand Mike Tomlin won't be fired even after they lose today though he should me. Notice you're bashing ESPN--typical.
the statement that he job was in danger was a reality of coaching in 2024 and losing yet again to Michigan--he had to win at least 2 games--he did. Now he's safe. They lose to Tennessee he's not at Ohio State right now.
Gmen, let me fill you in on Lando. First, he's never wrong...in his own mind. Second, he's impervious to facts or reason. Third, he'll always have the last word.
So even though you know and I know that Ryan Day's job was never in jeopardy...and there is no evidence whatsoever that it was...and indeed the only evidence available is to the contrary...Lando will continue to insist otherwise.
Having said all this, there's a part of me that sort of likes Lando...for reasons I can't quite explain.
Once again you are wrong and here's why. The Athletic Dept and school administration both know that the importance of the OSU/UM rivalry is now extremely diminished. It's no longer important in the grand scheme of things. It will always be important to FANS for bragging rights, but in the current landscape of college football it really doesn't mean anything anymore. Hell, it pains ME to say that, but it's a simple fact. Something I ask younger "fans" ( especially ones who came along since 2000 or so) is WHY has it always been such a huge rivalry? Many can't answer that question.
The answer is because for the majority of it's 127 year history, it usually DID make or break a team's season. More often than not it determined the B1G champion and had some bearing on the National championship, either directly or indirectly. Through most of it's history, only 1 conference school was allowed to go to a bowl game. Obviously that was the Rose Bowl. A team could have an outstanding year, lose The Game and end up sitting at home. There was a three year stretch in the early 70's when UM went 27-3 over three years but never attended a bowl game because those three losses were to OSU, costing them the B1G title and Rose Bowl trip ( one of years was 1973 which was the controversial tie and vote by conference ADs on who to send. That is a "nother animal) Those stakes no longer exist. We are in a world where it's possible for for the two teams to play two weeks in a row and possibly a 3rd time in the CFP. The importance of The Game is gone.
Day has the backing of the school because 1) highest winning % of all active coaches. 2) runs a clean program. is extremely popular in the community for work with mental health issues and awareness and is very involved in other charitable organizations.
Yes, fans will always whine about a loss against UM, but the reality is that is in today's CFB world. That loss doesn't matter.
Day's job was never in jeopardy except in some idiot fans minds.
But since you are one claiming to know about the inner workings of the OSU BoT, who is your source. Name it or admit you are wrong.
Oh, I know. I've been coming here for years, and always try to respectful of the fact that I'm visiting someone else's house and not argue with members here. I just have no tolerance for anyone who has no knowledge about a situation claiming they know everything and spreading lies and completely debunked stories.
My apologies to other members here if I overstepped my bounds.
You are debating with some one that has posting privileges at his mental hospital.
OK, let's please leave politics out of this. That belongs on the other board.
That said, you're right on the religion angle. There are some outstanding orthodox Catholic scholars at Notre Dame but institutionally the school has turned its back on its religious heritage.
In fact, it's an interesting coincidence that right around the same time the university abandoned its commitment to faith, the football program lost its magic...and despite some decent years has never recaptured it.
It was the kind of magic that in a different day and age would have given the Irish a fighting chance against heavy favorite Ohio State on January 20. Now prepare for a curb-stomping. There are no more echoes to wake up at Notre Dame.
Sorry, not trying to make a political statement at all. My point was solely religious. This event was high profile, and many Catholics will remember what an affront it was to our religion and our beliefs to allow this person to speak on Notre Dame's campus. It just fully demonstrated for all the world to see that ND had turned its back on its Catholic heritage.
Of course it was a political statement. LOL.
Joe was the epitome of class, and while I think CJF is a good man, I think we can all be honest that there's a degree of trash-talking around this program that makes it hard for us to claim the high ground over ND for something like this.
The "no fly zone" gesturing, as one of many examples. This was apparently the 2024 taunt -- ironic, because our secondary got lit up in big moments when it mattered. Last year it was Kalen King talking shit about Marvin Harrison Jr. The infamous "turnover card" that we unveiled @ IU in 2020 before melting down and losing that game. Showing up in pregame warmups without shirts to intimidate the other team. The non-stop running of the mouth. That seems to be a big part of this team's identity -- at least on defense. Abdul Carter with his "Dark Vader" schtick. Damn, Abdul.......have you seen Star Wars? Doesn't end up well for Darth.
So, some ND fans wearing stupid t-shirts was the least of our problems.
Well if it's any consolation to you, here's two separate statements from their quarterback and their coach who, by the way, is a convert to Catholicism. Inspiring...but not enough to take down Ohio State:
Call me a liar if you want Illinois, but I have no interest in politics. You missed my point completely, so let me be clear. It had nothing to do with Penn St and everything to do with Notre Dame and its representation of Catholicism. In particular, many Notre Dame fans and non-Catholics may see Notre Dame as representing Catholic values. My point - no it doesn't!
PS - I agree with all your points about Penn St and its behavior under Franklin. It is a disgrace to the legacy of Joe and what the program and school used to represent.
That's all good Jerry. It is up to each of us including these 2 gentlemen to bring the message of salvation to all. AMEN!
