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2021 VA OL Tristan Leigh (Clemson Verbal)
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Fairfax (VA) Robinson Secondary High School
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Return To Campus (Movie)
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I was never aware that this piece of magnificence even existed. TCM is showing movies about college football on Friday nights, and I found this on the TCM channel on my Roku just now. It's set in 1975 and is about a retired guy who goes back to Ohio State (had to leave after his junior year to fight in the deuce) to walk on the football team as a kicker. It was filmed on campus, and there's some great shots of mid 70s Ohio State. I got about 15 minutes in and will finish it tomorrow. It's definitely not Scorsese/Deniro level film making and acting. Hell, I'm not sure that it's exactly 70s drive-in level film making and acting, but it's a great little, unknown piece of Ohio State history. In the intro, Ben Mankiewicz even refers to THE Ohio State University. Anyways, it's on the TCM app until September 28th for anyone interested.
RB Miyan “Chop” Williams (Toronto Argonauts)
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Some consiglieres I trust really like him.
Our TB recruiting is all over the place.
I trust we will get 1 or 2 good ones albeit not necessarily highly rated.
But productive TB’s come in all shapes and sizes. Many of which are not ratings heroes.
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Some consiglieres I trust really like him.
Our TB recruiting is all over the place.
I trust we will get 1 or 2 good ones albeit not necessarily highly rated.
But productive TB’s come in all shapes and sizes. Many of which are not ratings heroes.
2021 TX DE Landon Jackson (LSU Verbal)
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2021 MI OL Caleb Tiernan (Northwestern Verbal)
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2021 TX WR Ketron Jackson (Arkansas Verbal)
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FL RB Kaytron Allen (PSU Verbal)
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2021 TX WR JoJo Earle (LSU Verbal)
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RB TreVeyon Henderson (National Champion, NFL All-Rookie, Rookie OPOY, New England Patriots)
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2021 TN TE Hudson Wolfe (Tennessee Decommit, Ole Miss Commit)
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Anyone else miss shiny pants (and 90's uniforms in general)?
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Random thread but I'm curious if anyone else misses the dome-shaped helmets, big shoulder pads, and shiny pants from the 1990s? The style of those uniforms was honestly a big reason I was drawn to the sport as a kid. I thought they looked like gladiators. I'm still not used to the revo helmets and think they look like ass quite frankly. Also, I don't like how every team's pants look so dull. Am I alone on this?
I know the Steven Jackson pic was early-00's but it still featured those elements I talked about.
I know the Steven Jackson pic was early-00's but it still featured those elements I talked about.
MotS&G MOTSAG Conference Progress Rep
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I will be trying something new, but I think it’ll be another fun way to take the MOTSAG faithful into a whole new stratosphere with our new Conference Progress Report. Here we will take a look at the Big 10 Conference as a whole and grade each team from week to week. I may or may not take a stab at teams outside of the Big 10 and grade other conferences as well, but let’s focus on the Big 10 first.
#1: Wisconsin Badgers (2-0)
The Wisconsin Badgers have been a force to be reckoned with and in two games they have outscored opponents 110-0. In week 3 they are on a bye, but I will still have them ahead of our beloved Buckeyes for the time being at least. As much as I want to place them ahead, I cannot overlook the fact that they have yet to give up any points.
They look like a well-oiled machine and until someone knocks them off of their perch, I feel the need to leave them because technically they are perfect in the sense that they haven’t given up a point and they haven’t shown any weakness up to this point. They have the weapons to give other teams fits so for now, they sit as the top team in the Big 10. They also have Michigan at home so things could change.
#2: Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0)
As much as I want to put them at the top, I am not prepared to at this point. It’s not that I am doubting them, I am pretty proud of this team so far, but they are sort of an unfinished product at this point. Yes, they have outscored opponents 138-31, but they need more time to develop.
The defense is terrific and they are very disruptive, and the tackling is definitely better, but I like they could improve a little bit more. Sacks are always going to be a thing for this years team, but I want consistency with getting turnovers. The pick-six from Arnette was a sight for sore eyes, but if they can become a little more consistent with takeaways, I will move them up accordingly.
#3: Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0)
Okay, they barely skimmed by Pitt in a rivalry game, but they managed to pull it off. No harm, no foul on their part and I won’t penalize them for being tested. They have been a terror on offense and they have outscored opponents 141-30.
They showed their grit in week three and their defense answered the call to stop Pitt. They are disruptive, but if challenged with the right pressure, they looked somewhat beatable. Penn State always has weapons on offense, so they cannot be taken lightly, but they’re a solid team that could make noise.
#4: Iowa Hawkeyes (3-0)
The Iowa Hawkeyes were also tested against a feisty Iowa State team, but luck played its hand at the end of this one with one of the most dreadful punt return sequences I’ve seen in a while.
Lady luck certainly favored the Hawkeyes in this battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy, but they too were tested. Their offense took a step back and only managed 18 points, but a win is a win and they’ve been outscoring opponents 86-31. They aren’t as flashy as the top three but their system grinds teams down and they just win.
#5: Michigan Wolverines (2-0)
The hype train ran rampant throughout the and guess who started feeling themselves a little too early on into the season? Yup, you guessed it, the Team Up North definitely thought they would destroy teams cause of their talent alone, but no one got the memo that your Offensive Coordinator would need some time to adjust to the team as well.
Yes, he came from Alabama but come on it won’t work out that fast. They showed their potential against Middle Tennessee, but against Army, they barely escaped at home. They too are on a bye week, but with a trip to Madison on the horizon, we will see exactly what this team can do.
#6: Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-1)
Okay, some might feel like they are too high, but they can be that Big 10 West team that comes out of nowhere at home and guess who the Buckeyes play in week 5? I think highly of them because they have everything I need in a team. A speedy quarterback and a Blackshirt defense that should pose a challenge, especially since it’s a home game.
An explosive offense and a good defense are enough to keep me anxious, but since a lowly Colorado team could squeak out a win against this team, who knows. They travel to Illinois but they took it on the chin, so they may use them as a tune-up to prepare for Ohio State.
#7: Michigan State Spartans (2-1)
Michigan State appeared to have it all in the bag, but another bad loss to a young Arizona State team, this time at home, I cannot help but feel robbed at this point. They have a stifling defense, but the offense looks a bit outdated and boring.
They have been the thorn on Ohio State’s side for a little bit and this gets me pumped for the upcoming clash in Columbus, but they must defeat Northwestern in Evansville. They seem to be getting into their usual groove so we may see another good win for the Spartans or another tough loss.
#8: Northwestern Wildcats (1-1)
The Northwestern Wildcats took an early loss to Stanford and they looked like they had regressed. They beat UNLV and looked better offensively. They play a Spartans team that took a bad loss to Arizona State and even they are at home, they could get taken out.
Their defense is still the same disciplined team, but their offense is inconsistent. With Thorson leaving for the NFL, they look confused and they are not as explosive as the Cardiac Cats of old. They need to find an identity soon, but we will see if they can survive a clash with the Spartans.
#9: Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-0)
Don’t let the undefeated tag fool you, this team is very inconsistent and they have barely managed to avoid losses to South Dakota State, Fresno State, and wait for it… Georgia Southern. The common denominator is they won by the skin of their teeth, by a single score.
Sure, a win is a win and they managed to skim by, but come on. They should be able to be more consistent, but the talent is still trying to gel together. I get that, but I cannot help but feel like they should be a little bit better than what they are showing.
#10: Maryland Terrapins (2-1)
Fools gold! What was a high-octane offense, but they just flopped against Temple in a rivalry game in Philadelphia. Their offense was fine, but their defense has been atrocious. If they can run teams out of the stadium. they’ll be fine. If not, then they look completely beatable.
This team is improved and they did take the Buckeyes to the absolute limit a season ago. So they did they just run out of steam or have they peaked as a team too early into the season? Either way, they have a bye to figure it out before hosting Penn State.
#11: Indiana Hoosiers (2-1)
So the Hoosiers ran into a buzzsaw and they were trounced at home. They had two convincing wins against lesser teams, but it is evident that they aren’t ready for big boy football against more elite teams.
They stood no chance against a gritty Buckeye squad who is on a mission. Looking ahead, they need to refocus their efforts and recover against UConn. The jury is still out, but I believe Indiana can turn it around.
#12: Purdue Boilermakers (1-2)
The last team to upset the Buckeyes has struggled to produce wins against Nevada and TCU, but the most recent loss isn’t a bad one in my opinion. They could certainly rebound against a lowly Minnesota team that has managed to skim by.
Up to this point, the Boilermakers have been off and the jury is still out on this team. Their schedule looks pretty tough and they could have a bad season if things don’t change soon. For now, they are underachieving and they could sneak up on a few teams.
#13: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-1)
Well, the Scarlet Knights have been a tad bit better this season before they played Iowa. Either way, they look to be an improved team so far, but they very well might be the same old Rutgers team.
They have a tough schedule as well and they could struggle to make a bowl game once again. Unless they can sneak up on a couple of unsuspecting teams, but at this point, it is very doubtful. This team has some moxie and they can be explosive against the right opponent.
#14: Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1)
So Lovie Smith will have a hard time coming back from a bad loss against Eastern Michigan. Sure, he is 2-1 but he has to get his team back after such a devastating loss. It won’t be easy against Nebraska, but like the previous three or four, it might not be easy in the Big 10 schedule.
In what could be his last season, Smith would need a miracle to save his job. He would have to beat a good team or win all of his rivalry games before the end of the season. They should be relieved that Illibuck isn’t on the docket, but they could still mess it up for themselves.
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Richard Tongohan via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
I will be trying something new, but I think it’ll be another fun way to take the MOTSAG faithful into a whole new stratosphere with our new Conference Progress Report. Here we will take a look at the Big 10 Conference as a whole and grade each team from week to week. I may or may not take a stab at teams outside of the Big 10 and grade other conferences as well, but let’s focus on the Big 10 first.
#1: Wisconsin Badgers (2-0)
The Wisconsin Badgers have been a force to be reckoned with and in two games they have outscored opponents 110-0. In week 3 they are on a bye, but I will still have them ahead of our beloved Buckeyes for the time being at least. As much as I want to place them ahead, I cannot overlook the fact that they have yet to give up any points.
They look like a well-oiled machine and until someone knocks them off of their perch, I feel the need to leave them because technically they are perfect in the sense that they haven’t given up a point and they haven’t shown any weakness up to this point. They have the weapons to give other teams fits so for now, they sit as the top team in the Big 10. They also have Michigan at home so things could change.
As much as I want to put them at the top, I am not prepared to at this point. It’s not that I am doubting them, I am pretty proud of this team so far, but they are sort of an unfinished product at this point. Yes, they have outscored opponents 138-31, but they need more time to develop.
The defense is terrific and they are very disruptive, and the tackling is definitely better, but I like they could improve a little bit more. Sacks are always going to be a thing for this years team, but I want consistency with getting turnovers. The pick-six from Arnette was a sight for sore eyes, but if they can become a little more consistent with takeaways, I will move them up accordingly.
Okay, they barely skimmed by Pitt in a rivalry game, but they managed to pull it off. No harm, no foul on their part and I won’t penalize them for being tested. They have been a terror on offense and they have outscored opponents 141-30.
They showed their grit in week three and their defense answered the call to stop Pitt. They are disruptive, but if challenged with the right pressure, they looked somewhat beatable. Penn State always has weapons on offense, so they cannot be taken lightly, but they’re a solid team that could make noise.
The Iowa Hawkeyes were also tested against a feisty Iowa State team, but luck played its hand at the end of this one with one of the most dreadful punt return sequences I’ve seen in a while.
Lady luck certainly favored the Hawkeyes in this battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy, but they too were tested. Their offense took a step back and only managed 18 points, but a win is a win and they’ve been outscoring opponents 86-31. They aren’t as flashy as the top three but their system grinds teams down and they just win.
The hype train ran rampant throughout the and guess who started feeling themselves a little too early on into the season? Yup, you guessed it, the Team Up North definitely thought they would destroy teams cause of their talent alone, but no one got the memo that your Offensive Coordinator would need some time to adjust to the team as well.
Yes, he came from Alabama but come on it won’t work out that fast. They showed their potential against Middle Tennessee, but against Army, they barely escaped at home. They too are on a bye week, but with a trip to Madison on the horizon, we will see exactly what this team can do.
Okay, some might feel like they are too high, but they can be that Big 10 West team that comes out of nowhere at home and guess who the Buckeyes play in week 5? I think highly of them because they have everything I need in a team. A speedy quarterback and a Blackshirt defense that should pose a challenge, especially since it’s a home game.
An explosive offense and a good defense are enough to keep me anxious, but since a lowly Colorado team could squeak out a win against this team, who knows. They travel to Illinois but they took it on the chin, so they may use them as a tune-up to prepare for Ohio State.
#7: Michigan State Spartans (2-1)
Michigan State appeared to have it all in the bag, but another bad loss to a young Arizona State team, this time at home, I cannot help but feel robbed at this point. They have a stifling defense, but the offense looks a bit outdated and boring.
They have been the thorn on Ohio State’s side for a little bit and this gets me pumped for the upcoming clash in Columbus, but they must defeat Northwestern in Evansville. They seem to be getting into their usual groove so we may see another good win for the Spartans or another tough loss.
The Northwestern Wildcats took an early loss to Stanford and they looked like they had regressed. They beat UNLV and looked better offensively. They play a Spartans team that took a bad loss to Arizona State and even they are at home, they could get taken out.
Their defense is still the same disciplined team, but their offense is inconsistent. With Thorson leaving for the NFL, they look confused and they are not as explosive as the Cardiac Cats of old. They need to find an identity soon, but we will see if they can survive a clash with the Spartans.
Don’t let the undefeated tag fool you, this team is very inconsistent and they have barely managed to avoid losses to South Dakota State, Fresno State, and wait for it… Georgia Southern. The common denominator is they won by the skin of their teeth, by a single score.
Sure, a win is a win and they managed to skim by, but come on. They should be able to be more consistent, but the talent is still trying to gel together. I get that, but I cannot help but feel like they should be a little bit better than what they are showing.
Fools gold! What was a high-octane offense, but they just flopped against Temple in a rivalry game in Philadelphia. Their offense was fine, but their defense has been atrocious. If they can run teams out of the stadium. they’ll be fine. If not, then they look completely beatable.
This team is improved and they did take the Buckeyes to the absolute limit a season ago. So they did they just run out of steam or have they peaked as a team too early into the season? Either way, they have a bye to figure it out before hosting Penn State.
So the Hoosiers ran into a buzzsaw and they were trounced at home. They had two convincing wins against lesser teams, but it is evident that they aren’t ready for big boy football against more elite teams.
They stood no chance against a gritty Buckeye squad who is on a mission. Looking ahead, they need to refocus their efforts and recover against UConn. The jury is still out, but I believe Indiana can turn it around.
The last team to upset the Buckeyes has struggled to produce wins against Nevada and TCU, but the most recent loss isn’t a bad one in my opinion. They could certainly rebound against a lowly Minnesota team that has managed to skim by.
Up to this point, the Boilermakers have been off and the jury is still out on this team. Their schedule looks pretty tough and they could have a bad season if things don’t change soon. For now, they are underachieving and they could sneak up on a few teams.
Well, the Scarlet Knights have been a tad bit better this season before they played Iowa. Either way, they look to be an improved team so far, but they very well might be the same old Rutgers team.
They have a tough schedule as well and they could struggle to make a bowl game once again. Unless they can sneak up on a couple of unsuspecting teams, but at this point, it is very doubtful. This team has some moxie and they can be explosive against the right opponent.
So Lovie Smith will have a hard time coming back from a bad loss against Eastern Michigan. Sure, he is 2-1 but he has to get his team back after such a devastating loss. It won’t be easy against Nebraska, but like the previous three or four, it might not be easy in the Big 10 schedule.
In what could be his last season, Smith would need a miracle to save his job. He would have to beat a good team or win all of his rivalry games before the end of the season. They should be relieved that Illibuck isn’t on the docket, but they could still mess it up for themselves.
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MotS&G The Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0, BIG 1-0)defeat The Indiana Hoosiers (2-1, BIG 0-1)
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The Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0, BIG 1-0)defeat The Indiana Hoosiers (2-1, BIG 0-1)
Richard Tongohan via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
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In Justin Fields’ first true road game in the Big 10, he did well enough to help his team secure another win for the Buckeyes. Sure, he left some throws on the field, but at this point, we need to give him time as fans to adjust to the speed in just his third start. In the first three games, he has flashed and he continues to learn as the season ages, but we all have to love what he has flashed so far. He has yet to throw a pick and he has been efficient racking up 657 yards through the air and 9 scores. He is also pretty darn fast, but with Dobbins sharing the backfield, he doesn’t feel pressured to take off, but he has a respectable 114 yards and 4 rushing scores on the ground.
Against the Hoosiers, it was evidently an off game. He had a good performance, but he openly admitted that it wasn’t on par of what he expects of himself and what he is capable of. He was accurate when he had time, but when the Hoosiers brought the pressure and mix of his throwing mechanics caused the ball to sail high or he would miss the frame of the open receiver, but it is all about growing more comfortable when pressured in the pocket. Let’s not kid ourselves by saying that he is not having a productive season because he certainly is lighting it up and doing so in a perfectly balanced offense.
His backfield partner J.K. Dobbins also had himself a game against this Hoosier defense. He broke their will and also seemed to be breaking tackles at will while en route to a season-high 193-yard rushing performance highlighted by the 56-yard score as he bounced off of would-be defenders before finding the endzone. Even Dobbins’ backup Master Teague had himself a game as well. He played well while spelling Dobbins and he finished with 10 rushes for 106 yards and a touchdown. He too broke off a long 40-yard run toward the endzone.
One of the more underrated groups that have played well beyond anyone’s expectations to me would be the Slobs on the offensive line. They have been the glue that sparks this potent offensive attack and it is nice to see this group dominate up to this point. Thayer Munford has been playing lights out, the trio of internal linemen in Jackson, Myers, and Davis have been aggressive and have been mauling opposing defensive players, and my favorite out of the bunch Brandon Bowen is picking up where he left off before being lost for the season due to a leg injury two seasons ago. He is a lead by example type of leader and he has been showing it this season.
The Buckeye defense has been lights out as well and what an exciting time to be a Buckeye fan? They have been dominant and the coaches have found an identity and it is showing this season. In one of the worst defensive display in 2018, they would constantly get gashed with trick plays, splash plays, and even with swing passes, slants, and screens, but this defense is really playing with a swagger that we all have craved for. Better tackling, very few big plays, constant pressure on the opposing quarterbacks, sacks, and they are stuffing the run have been a sight for sore eyes and what better exclamation point that the pick-six in the red zone by Damon Arnette? He took it back and it brought us all back to the times where the team thrived and excelled at turning defense to offense.
Yes, all is well in the Buckeye Kingdom and it has been one hell of a ride, but Indiana, Cincinnati, and FAU are small samples of the teams potential. Up next is Miami (OH) and yes, they will be another small sample and I think it’ll be another stellar offensive show, but at this point, Ohio State’s depth and talent are showing up and beating these teams up. Don’t get me wrong, I love everything I have seen so far, they were a little inconsistent in week 1, they look motivated and earned that shutout in week 2, and week three, they exploited the talent gap and in week 4 it looks to be the same.
For now, we should enjoy the balance and the early part of the schedule. The fireworks have given us a glimpse of what they are capable of and they can definitely use the momentum before returning to the conference games. The non-conference slate hasn’t been that competitive, but since TCU backed out, they need to make sure they do not play to the opponents level and just impose your will against these other teams and just enjoy the ride. The goals for this team will always remain high, but let us take it a single game at a time.
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Richard Tongohan via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
In Justin Fields’ first true road game in the Big 10, he did well enough to help his team secure another win for the Buckeyes. Sure, he left some throws on the field, but at this point, we need to give him time as fans to adjust to the speed in just his third start. In the first three games, he has flashed and he continues to learn as the season ages, but we all have to love what he has flashed so far. He has yet to throw a pick and he has been efficient racking up 657 yards through the air and 9 scores. He is also pretty darn fast, but with Dobbins sharing the backfield, he doesn’t feel pressured to take off, but he has a respectable 114 yards and 4 rushing scores on the ground.
Against the Hoosiers, it was evidently an off game. He had a good performance, but he openly admitted that it wasn’t on par of what he expects of himself and what he is capable of. He was accurate when he had time, but when the Hoosiers brought the pressure and mix of his throwing mechanics caused the ball to sail high or he would miss the frame of the open receiver, but it is all about growing more comfortable when pressured in the pocket. Let’s not kid ourselves by saying that he is not having a productive season because he certainly is lighting it up and doing so in a perfectly balanced offense.
His backfield partner J.K. Dobbins also had himself a game against this Hoosier defense. He broke their will and also seemed to be breaking tackles at will while en route to a season-high 193-yard rushing performance highlighted by the 56-yard score as he bounced off of would-be defenders before finding the endzone. Even Dobbins’ backup Master Teague had himself a game as well. He played well while spelling Dobbins and he finished with 10 rushes for 106 yards and a touchdown. He too broke off a long 40-yard run toward the endzone.
One of the more underrated groups that have played well beyond anyone’s expectations to me would be the Slobs on the offensive line. They have been the glue that sparks this potent offensive attack and it is nice to see this group dominate up to this point. Thayer Munford has been playing lights out, the trio of internal linemen in Jackson, Myers, and Davis have been aggressive and have been mauling opposing defensive players, and my favorite out of the bunch Brandon Bowen is picking up where he left off before being lost for the season due to a leg injury two seasons ago. He is a lead by example type of leader and he has been showing it this season.
The Buckeye defense has been lights out as well and what an exciting time to be a Buckeye fan? They have been dominant and the coaches have found an identity and it is showing this season. In one of the worst defensive display in 2018, they would constantly get gashed with trick plays, splash plays, and even with swing passes, slants, and screens, but this defense is really playing with a swagger that we all have craved for. Better tackling, very few big plays, constant pressure on the opposing quarterbacks, sacks, and they are stuffing the run have been a sight for sore eyes and what better exclamation point that the pick-six in the red zone by Damon Arnette? He took it back and it brought us all back to the times where the team thrived and excelled at turning defense to offense.
Yes, all is well in the Buckeye Kingdom and it has been one hell of a ride, but Indiana, Cincinnati, and FAU are small samples of the teams potential. Up next is Miami (OH) and yes, they will be another small sample and I think it’ll be another stellar offensive show, but at this point, Ohio State’s depth and talent are showing up and beating these teams up. Don’t get me wrong, I love everything I have seen so far, they were a little inconsistent in week 1, they look motivated and earned that shutout in week 2, and week three, they exploited the talent gap and in week 4 it looks to be the same.
For now, we should enjoy the balance and the early part of the schedule. The fireworks have given us a glimpse of what they are capable of and they can definitely use the momentum before returning to the conference games. The non-conference slate hasn’t been that competitive, but since TCU backed out, they need to make sure they do not play to the opponents level and just impose your will against these other teams and just enjoy the ride. The goals for this team will always remain high, but let us take it a single game at a time.
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Ohio State has the third-best chance to reach the College Football Playoff
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The AllState Playoff Predictor favors the Buckeyes over other top teams.
Ohio State now has the third-best chance to reach the playoff, per the Allstate Playoff Predictor. And checking in with a 9% shot to reach the CFP is...UCF. pic.twitter.com/C9kgP99Ya9
— Seth Walder (@SethWalder) September 15, 2019
Ohio State has done about all it can do so far this season, knocking off three inferior opponents with ease. While their current rank in the polls still has them locked in at No. 6, the Buckeyes are very much trending upwards, and according to the AllState Playoff Predictor, they have looked like one of the best teams in the nation, coming in with the third-best odds to make the College Football Playoff — behind just Clemson and Alabama.
The Tigers unsurprisingly lead the pack with a 78 percent chance at finishing in a playoff spot, which considering they likely won’t play another ranked team this season makes a ton of sense. Alabama is right behind them at 75 percent, playing a slightly tougher schedule including No. 4 LSU, but with clearly one of the top units in the country. Ohio State somewhat surprisingly has the third-highest odds at 43 percent despite a gauntlet of a remaining schedule, which still includes three top-15 matchups against Wisconsin, Penn State and Michigan.
The Buckeyes have yet to play a real top-tier opponent in 2019, but their performance through their first three games of the season would seem to show they are ready to compete at the highest level. Entering the season with a bunch of unknowns, with a new head coach in Ryan Day and new quarterback in Justin Fields, there have been no signs of a hiccup. The offense is clicking, and a defense that struggled mightily last season has looked dominant in its new system.
There will be a ton of shakeup coming in the rankings moving forward, starting with this week’s matchup between No. 3 Georgia and No. 7 Notre Dame, the first two teams behind OSU in the playoff predictor. Of note, UCF is given better odds than any Pac-12 team with a nine percent chance, just ahead of Oregon at eight percent. Michigan, who began the year as the favorite in the Big Ten, has dropped all the way down to a one percent chance to make the playoff after two lackluster performances.
Tyler Johnson of @GopherFootball and J.K. Dobbins of @OhioStateFB named #B1GFootball Co-Offensive Players of the Week. pic.twitter.com/bAjOBJ1kLl
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 16, 2019
Ohio State’s offense under Ryan Day has been constantly improving and very impressive to start the year, with nobody having a bigger performance thus far than J.K. Dobbins’ effort on Saturday against Indiana. After his domination of the Hoosiers this past weekend, Dobbins was named one of the Big Ten’s Co-Offensive Players of the Week, sharing the honor with Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson.
The junior running back racked up 193 rushing yards on 22 attempts with two touchdowns — one rushing and one receiving. It was Dobbins’ second huge performance in Bloomington in as many visits, with a 181-yard effort in his first career start for the Buckeyes at Indiana in 2017. The third-year back had his full skillset on display in this one, breaking tackles, finding the right gaps and leaving defenders in the dust with his burst of speed. Despite his longest run of the day being a 56-yard scamper, his most impressive play on the day was his 26-yard TD in which he broke six or seven tackles en route to the end zone.
Dobbins has already rushed for 425 yards on the season, the most of any player in the Big Ten. The 5-foot-10, 217-pound wrecking ball entered the 2019 season having already amassed the most yards of any Ohio State running back in their first two seasons, with his 2,456 yards through two years surpassing even Archie Griffin’s 2,444 in his first two years in Columbus. If Dobbins is able to put up a third-straight 1,000-yard season — which he is on his way to accomplishing with ease — he would rank third all-time in program history through three years, behind just Griffin and Ezekiel Elliot.
️ NIGHT GAME ALERT
When @OhioStateFB faces off against Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 28, it'll be under the lights!
Lincoln, Neb.
7:30p ET/6:30p CT
ABChttps://t.co/rYsmttugvf | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/7nf27b3imH
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) September 16, 2019
A sight that may strike some fear and bad memories into Ohio State fans, the Buckeyes Big Ten battle with Nebraska on Sept. 28 will be a night game, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST in Lincoln.
Coming into the season, this was a game many believed to be the potential Big Ten West trap game that has plagued OSU the past two seasons. While a 3:30 p.m. game wound up an embarrassing blowout defeat at the hands of Iowa in 2017, it was more recently a 7:30 p.m. start that effectively ended the Buckeyes’ season, with a shocking 49-20 defeat on the road to Purdue.
There is certainly reason to be a bit concerned about the Nebraska game this year. The Cornhuskers, in their second year under Scott Frost, will have a ton on the line. After beginning the year ranked, they faltered in an OT loss to Colorado in their second game this season. A win against Ohio State would be a chance to completely change the outlook of the program, and it is almost certainly the Huskers’ most important game of the year. In addition, Nebraska will likely debut their black alternates for the contest, looking to channel the “look good, play good” mantra.
Fortunately for the Buckeyes, things are different this time around. Ryan Day has seen the horrors of what can happen when you play down to an opponent on the road, especially in conference. Ohio State will be on high alert, and looking to do everything possible to avoid another huge letdown to a Big Ten West team. This year’s team looks like it has championship makeup, and they will hope to put that on display with a big win in a hostile environment on the road at night.
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Gene Ross via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
The AllState Playoff Predictor favors the Buckeyes over other top teams.
Ohio State now has the third-best chance to reach the playoff, per the Allstate Playoff Predictor. And checking in with a 9% shot to reach the CFP is...UCF. pic.twitter.com/C9kgP99Ya9
— Seth Walder (@SethWalder) September 15, 2019
Ohio State has done about all it can do so far this season, knocking off three inferior opponents with ease. While their current rank in the polls still has them locked in at No. 6, the Buckeyes are very much trending upwards, and according to the AllState Playoff Predictor, they have looked like one of the best teams in the nation, coming in with the third-best odds to make the College Football Playoff — behind just Clemson and Alabama.
The Tigers unsurprisingly lead the pack with a 78 percent chance at finishing in a playoff spot, which considering they likely won’t play another ranked team this season makes a ton of sense. Alabama is right behind them at 75 percent, playing a slightly tougher schedule including No. 4 LSU, but with clearly one of the top units in the country. Ohio State somewhat surprisingly has the third-highest odds at 43 percent despite a gauntlet of a remaining schedule, which still includes three top-15 matchups against Wisconsin, Penn State and Michigan.
The Buckeyes have yet to play a real top-tier opponent in 2019, but their performance through their first three games of the season would seem to show they are ready to compete at the highest level. Entering the season with a bunch of unknowns, with a new head coach in Ryan Day and new quarterback in Justin Fields, there have been no signs of a hiccup. The offense is clicking, and a defense that struggled mightily last season has looked dominant in its new system.
There will be a ton of shakeup coming in the rankings moving forward, starting with this week’s matchup between No. 3 Georgia and No. 7 Notre Dame, the first two teams behind OSU in the playoff predictor. Of note, UCF is given better odds than any Pac-12 team with a nine percent chance, just ahead of Oregon at eight percent. Michigan, who began the year as the favorite in the Big Ten, has dropped all the way down to a one percent chance to make the playoff after two lackluster performances.
Tyler Johnson of @GopherFootball and J.K. Dobbins of @OhioStateFB named #B1GFootball Co-Offensive Players of the Week. pic.twitter.com/bAjOBJ1kLl
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 16, 2019
Ohio State’s offense under Ryan Day has been constantly improving and very impressive to start the year, with nobody having a bigger performance thus far than J.K. Dobbins’ effort on Saturday against Indiana. After his domination of the Hoosiers this past weekend, Dobbins was named one of the Big Ten’s Co-Offensive Players of the Week, sharing the honor with Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson.
The junior running back racked up 193 rushing yards on 22 attempts with two touchdowns — one rushing and one receiving. It was Dobbins’ second huge performance in Bloomington in as many visits, with a 181-yard effort in his first career start for the Buckeyes at Indiana in 2017. The third-year back had his full skillset on display in this one, breaking tackles, finding the right gaps and leaving defenders in the dust with his burst of speed. Despite his longest run of the day being a 56-yard scamper, his most impressive play on the day was his 26-yard TD in which he broke six or seven tackles en route to the end zone.
Dobbins has already rushed for 425 yards on the season, the most of any player in the Big Ten. The 5-foot-10, 217-pound wrecking ball entered the 2019 season having already amassed the most yards of any Ohio State running back in their first two seasons, with his 2,456 yards through two years surpassing even Archie Griffin’s 2,444 in his first two years in Columbus. If Dobbins is able to put up a third-straight 1,000-yard season — which he is on his way to accomplishing with ease — he would rank third all-time in program history through three years, behind just Griffin and Ezekiel Elliot.
️ NIGHT GAME ALERT
When @OhioStateFB faces off against Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 28, it'll be under the lights!
Lincoln, Neb.
7:30p ET/6:30p CTABChttps://t.co/rYsmttugvf | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/7nf27b3imH
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) September 16, 2019
A sight that may strike some fear and bad memories into Ohio State fans, the Buckeyes Big Ten battle with Nebraska on Sept. 28 will be a night game, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST in Lincoln.
Coming into the season, this was a game many believed to be the potential Big Ten West trap game that has plagued OSU the past two seasons. While a 3:30 p.m. game wound up an embarrassing blowout defeat at the hands of Iowa in 2017, it was more recently a 7:30 p.m. start that effectively ended the Buckeyes’ season, with a shocking 49-20 defeat on the road to Purdue.
There is certainly reason to be a bit concerned about the Nebraska game this year. The Cornhuskers, in their second year under Scott Frost, will have a ton on the line. After beginning the year ranked, they faltered in an OT loss to Colorado in their second game this season. A win against Ohio State would be a chance to completely change the outlook of the program, and it is almost certainly the Huskers’ most important game of the year. In addition, Nebraska will likely debut their black alternates for the contest, looking to channel the “look good, play good” mantra.
Fortunately for the Buckeyes, things are different this time around. Ryan Day has seen the horrors of what can happen when you play down to an opponent on the road, especially in conference. Ohio State will be on high alert, and looking to do everything possible to avoid another huge letdown to a Big Ten West team. This year’s team looks like it has championship makeup, and they will hope to put that on display with a big win in a hostile environment on the road at night.
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