Cincinnati Bengals (Same Ole Bengals)
- By Zem
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Or maybe they finally decided to intentionally tank. Suddenly getting shutout is pretty suspicious.
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That's reasonable. I will say, you've sometimes got to change the culture in the program as the coach. It's pretty obvious Diebler has not had practically unlimited funds like Dusty May to add whomever he wants in the portal. But yes, you want to see the team playing all-out for 40 minutes. The fact that OSU has trailed by 10+ like every single one of their games against power conference teams this season, that's got to change. You can start by hustling for loose balls and aggressively pursuing defensive rebounds from the very beginning of the game. The fact that the team has been able to ramp up the effort and take a lead (or in the case of Illinois, tie) in the second half has been a good sign, but certainly it would be better if these guys weren't letting themselves get into a hole earlier in the game.Sweet 16 is too lofty but making the tourney and looking competitive should be the floor of expectations shouldn't it? I just want to see them busting ass the entire time Win or Loss be damned. Just the way I was raised and played every sport I played. I don't understand another way. Maybe thats a lot of other people too.
His evil knows no bounds, SteveAnd how much credit does Sharon get for the absolute stupidity of having his OnlyFans favorite on the sideline at a national championship game? Tressel didn't pull that off, now did he? Of course, he is now hiding in the Lt Governor's office crafting his plans to tattoo school children in a pizza parlor somewhere. Wait...I think I veered a bit off point. I'll get back to you.
OK, so if they make the tournament this season, you're not going to advocate for firing Diebler? I would say that is a reasonable goal, but I think the hair-trigger desire to fire the coach every year after the team struggles is toxic, unreasonable and short-sighted. If you were hired to do a job, wouldn't you like a fair chance to be able to do it? I don't think if you were in Diebler's shoes you would feel that 2 years is sufficient to build your program, especially with NIL hampering recruiting efforts & some other unfortunate developments like Meechie quitting the team after 10 games last season.
OK, so if they make the tournament this season, you're not going to advocate for firing Diebler? I would say that is a reasonable goal, but I think the hair-trigger desire to fire the coach every year after the team struggles is toxic, unreasonable and short-sighted. If you were hired to do a job, wouldn't you like a fair chance to be able to do it? I don't think if you were in Diebler's shoes you would feel that 2 years is sufficient to build your program, especially with NIL hampering recruiting efforts & some other unfortunate developments like Meechie quitting the team after 10 games last season.I didn't expect a sweet 16 this year but I expected them to make the tourney without needing a selection Sunday miracle at least. That's still possible but with how things have looked so far I'm not overly optimistic
Gabriels seems like the perfect backup for Tua in Miami. They should make the trade to benefit both teams if they can find one.Sanders the QB for the rest of the year. Will they keep Gabriels? I still think they need an experienced QB to minimally mentor and be a solid backup.
Everyone knows the rules.BTW, does anyone know if there is any traction on why our comms went out during the beat down of the cheaters?
Did Sharon fix any raffles?Of course a member of the DFBIA would try to compare players trading personal trinkets for tattoos to a coach having an affair with and knocking up a staffer, and then buying her off to get rid of the baby and keep quiet. Also constant solicitation of sex workers. Because naturally these two things are very similar!

Let's be honest about your expectations. What are they? I believe many of OSU's fans expect a Sweet 16 this season, and falling short will be considered a failure. Rome wasn't built in a day. I realize a lot of people expect immediate results, but it's not fair to expect an immediate turnaround when the program has been behind the curve for several years & still trying to catch up.
Sweet 16 is too lofty but making the tourney and looking competitive should be the floor of expectations shouldn't it? I just want to see them busting ass the entire time Win or Loss be damned. Just the way I was raised and played every sport I played. I don't understand another way. Maybe thats a lot of other people too.Let's be honest about your expectations. What are they? I believe many of OSU's fans expect a Sweet 16 this season, and falling short will be considered a failure. Rome wasn't built in a day. I realize a lot of people expect immediate results, but it's not fair to expect an immediate turnaround when the program has been behind the curve for several years & still trying to catch up.
No doubt… I just don’t think they’re going to get Oregon twice. The more motivated team is a dangerous one.Don't know about Texas Tech, but they did beat Oregon at Autzen earlier this year. I know it's difficult to beat the same team twice in a season, but going to Eugene and walking out with a victory is impressive.
Let's be honest about your expectations. What are they? I believe many of OSU's fans expect a Sweet 16 this season, and falling short will be considered a failure. Rome wasn't built in a day. I realize a lot of people expect immediate results, but it's not fair to expect an immediate turnaround when the program has been behind the curve for several years & still trying to catch up.I don't think expecting more than mediocrity is "expecting them to be on top". If we miss the tourney again and Bjork once again comes out and says that Diebler is meeting expectations we are definitely cooked on having a competent basketball program anytime soon.
But let’s give every conference winner an auto bid.