NCAA warming up another "we have to think of the kids here" sham "punishment"

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2015 was the worst of those teams, but should have been the best.

Intentionally loading the bases with 2 outs is kinda stupid.

I hate both of these fucking teams so much.

1998
2015
2019
1969
1996

I think as we move further away from 1998, they are becoming a bit underrated given the talent on that team. They'd be a CFP contender right now, nearly 30 years later.

How much do you punish a clearly superior team talent-wise compared to its era and contemporaries? 1969 shouldn't have been challenged, but wilted against TCUN. Same in some ways with 1996....probably the 2nd most talented team since 1969 (not including 1998 since it hadn't happened yet), but again, they wilted against TCUN. Both 1996 and 1969 share similarities in their loss to TCUN as well - all of the scoring was in the 1st half, and being shut out complete in the 2nd half.

Zurp said:

If this is comparing these teams by magically playing them on the field, I don't see how 1969 competes. The 1969 starting offensive line averaged 5'7" and 180 pounds. Okay - I made that up. But It's still true.

The only way 2015 is losing to anyone is if they refuse to hand Zeke the ball.

I'm going 2015 > 2019 > 1999 > 1996 > 1969.

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I mean technically, 1999* should be last since they went 6-6 and whatnot

If this is comparing these teams by magically playing them on the field, I don't see how 1969 competes. The 1969 starting offensive line averaged 5'7" and 180 pounds. Okay - I made that up. But It's still true.

The only way 2015 is losing to anyone is if they refuse to hand Zeke the ball.

I'm going 2015 > 2019 > 1999 > 1996 > 1969.

Edit: 2015 > 2019 > 1998 > 1996 > 1969

DZ83CK said:

I was thinking based on the roster this should be a top-25, Sweet 16 type of team. Seems one of the analytics guys backs that up. Overall, it will heavily depend on how well Anthony Thompson can come in and be the man.
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I do like the make-up of this team more than others in the Diebler era.
My critique of previous Diebler teams is that he valued shooting/scoring more than defense/rebounding/athleticism.
This squad seems more balanced.

If Thompson plays like a one-and-done lottery pick, this will be a fun team to watch.

buckeyemania11 said:

Never fear, the sunshine pump squad is here.

Lol @ watching that Spring Game and concluding that Underwood has gotten "immensely better"

Jon Jansen Talks Bryce Underwood, Shares How Michigan Got 'Immensely Better' This Spring

The Wolverines are trending up with this new coaching staff.

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This cracked me up too



Yea........ the Sherrone Moore offense was extremely complex

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Well, to be fair, he didn't say he was any good, he just said he was better.

If he needed the Sherrone Moore offense dumbed down for him then, well then, yikes.

I hope someone with an IQ over 80 is in charge of his money.

pnuts34 said:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...ueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
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What's $270 Million between old friends in the B1G?

Jaxbuck said:

This

Thanks for bringing this up. I was only 99% dead inside.

This kind of shit helps make sure that wee little 1% spark of life stands no chance and is properly extinguished.

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Yeah, I always wonder if fans of other programs do this sort of thing.

Jaxbuck said:

We talked about what could be done to make more money for the football program/counter to the mega booster money cannon programs but I don't recall where. I do recall talking about finding ways to monetize the brand outside of the B1G media deals and mentioned Netflix specifically.

Well go look at what Duke is doing and what was said about OSU doing this at 11W today.

If my dumbass can see the writing on the wall for this and the current brain trust can't, there is a serious issue in leadership at the AD level. This is fucking business 101.

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BB73 said:

1969
1998
2019
2015
1996

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This

Thanks for bringing this up. I was only 99% dead inside.

This kind of shit helps make sure that wee little 1% spark of life stands no chance and is properly extinguished.

OHSportsFan said:

Every year we get some very unique baseball injuries.

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Drones, tanning beds, washing cars….

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Especially if they are on my fantasy team

BB73 said:

1969
1998
2019
2015
1996

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This though I think 98 and 19 are interchangeable

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1998
2019
2015
1996

Earlier today, Warren G. Harding held a Football Showcase in front of numerous college coaches.

As a result of Burch’s efforts, he collected offers from Iowa State, Toledo, Bowling Green, & Brown.

OHSportsFan said:

Every year we get some very unique baseball injuries.

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The all time weird injury to me was Aaron Boone, after being a pariah for the Yankees all season he saves his position with the team with his HR against the Red Sox in game 7 of the ALCS only to hurt himself in the off season playing basketball and then getting replaced by ARod

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Scared me, I thought that was Dick Van Dyke