He's got work to do, bro.Harbaugh plays the crybaby card again and no-shows his own call-in show after they run promos to listen and call in to talk to him.
It's a good sign, however Nebraska is not good this year. I still have my doubts about this year's team. Dobbins is the only one who is an obvious star.JT 22 of 26 at this point, 4 TDs.
It's so hard to get a decent reading on this year's team. They've showed brilliance, but they've also crapped the bed. They could end up number 1, they could also end up number 15.I am glad we are playing well the last 4 games or so but we haven't played a team with a real pulse since Oklahoma. I thought Maryland might be a good test until I learned they were on their third string QB. Nebraska has quit on their coach as there are rumors everywhere about his eventual firing. Let's see how they handle PSU and then I might start believing we've got something going.
He left the game hobbling a bit. Nice to get the bye weekIt's a good sign, however Nebraska is not good this year. I still have my doubts about this year's team. Dobbins is the only one who is an obvious star.
Indiana, Army, UNLV, Rutgers, Maryland, Nebraska = 18-20.I'd say the table is set to the playoffs with winning out. Great time to be hitting on all cylinders, too. Sheffield still gets too many penalties, but overall these 5 straight ### kickings are pretty solid.
Perhaps, but to have a run 5 five straight like that. That's not a fluke. Look at what these other teams in the top 10 that lost to unranked teams. It's never a given, but this is and impressive run notwithstanding who they played.Indiana, Army, UNLV, Rutgers, Maryland, Nebraska = 18-20.
Indiana is always average at best, UNLV lost to Howard! Rutgers is in year two of a five year rebuild. We played a 3rd string QB in Maryland and then a team that has quit on their coach in Nebraska.
We may win out and get into the playoffs but let's not use the last 5 games as some sort an amazing streak.
Agreed, IFIf he can have a Heisman moment vs PSU, he'll be a top contender.
This I agree with. It's nearly undeniable.I'd say the table is set to the playoffs with winning out.
Probably because it's true. Did they announce it as an afternoon game? I was hoping for a night game for complete revenge. I still feel we win by 2 TDs at least.This I agree with. It's nearly undeniable.
But I still say you are overrating the recent wins. Time to show up in the big games. But, it is nice to see them not have as stinker on the road against an inferior opponent. To me, that is the best part about the win streak, albeit only two games against Rutgers and Nebraska.
Why does it seem like we have to play a night game whenever we go to State College, but they get afternoon games at the Shoe? Maybe it's just recent memory bias.
Prior to 2014 Ohio Stadium didn't have permanent lights installed, so night games were rare. I think 2013 was the first time they had two home night games in a single season.Why does it seem like we have to play a night game whenever we go to State College, but they get afternoon games at the Shoe? Maybe it's just recent memory bias.
3:30 PM game. Just right, IMO. Late enough to shake off the night before and for plenty of pre-game festivities, but early enough where I am not yet ready to pass out from the long day.Probably because it's true. Did they announce it as an afternoon game? I was hoping for a night game for complete revenge. I still feel we win by 2 TDs at least.
I'm not one to blame losses on a single person in a team sport, but Beck is the sole reason why OSU lost to MSU in 2015. I have never witnessed more horrific play calling in my life. It got so bad it got predictable, which made it even worse.Big game this week! Still think Ohio State owns with the week off.
Oh, and at that Texas offense. How those fans liking Beck now? Dude destroys offenses at a prolific level.
I was at that game with my oldest daughter. Horrific weather. Worse play calling. Have fun with that, Longhorns. What makes it better is that the recruits we are battling over will see it and choose the Bucks. Finally Beck does something to help us.I'm not one to blame losses on a single person in a team sport, but Beck is the sole reason why OSU lost to MSU in 2015. I have never witnessed more horrific play calling in my life. It got so bad it got predictable, which made it even worse.
Sorry guys, apparently I speak for all of you when I say what I think the outcome will be of the game this week. PSUGuys are all hot and bothered about what I post here in this thread. I guess they would prefer I go over there and doosh their thread up? Nah.
So, I don't want to dwell on a point but I could not possibly agree more. I recall Zeke having 12 carries the entire f-ing game, Barrett had more carries. It was raining like crazy, high winds and Beck was calling plays like it was a clear sunny day. I could not believe we had to put with that guy for another year after that game. You NEVER heard Zeke say a bad word about anyone or anything up until that game. I thought it was a clear case of bad offensive coaching that cost us that game. And, lastly, I was in shock when Tom Herman hired Tim Beck. I don't get it, I honestly still can't believe it.I'm not one to blame losses on a single person in a team sport, but Beck is the sole reason why OSU lost to MSU in 2015. I have never witnessed more horrific play calling in my life. It got so bad it got predictable, which made it even worse.
As the thread starter and ambassador for the "PSUGuys" thread, I just want to wish you good luck. We're all counting on you.
Ha! Yeah right. I'm too old and too tired.Let's just get the Clown and the Cow in a cage match to decide this weekend.
I hear ya on the too old and too tired. I am content staying here and just cheering and hoping for my team.Ha! Yeah right. I'm too old and too tired.
Good luck, guys. I'm going back to my own thread. It stinks in here.
They really need a rival school.Mad Cow said:Sorry guys, apparently I speak for all of you when I say what I think the outcome will be of the game this week. PSUGuys are all hot and bothered about what I post here in this thread. I guess they would prefer I go over there and doosh their thread up? Nah.
Yea but is that school really much of a rival lately? They're not even the best team in their own state.They really need a rival school.
They seem to want to make it us, but sorry we're spoken for already.
I hear Rutgers is available. You might not find them farmersonly.com though.Yea but is that school really much of a rival lately? They're not even the best team in their own state.
Too bad it's not a night game. Those would look pretty cool under the lights.
Not for nothing, but according to the NCAA, TTUN does have a higher Total Defensive Ranking to date than tOSU, 5th to 16th respectively.And the PSUGuys seem to think that Michigan's defense is better than ours. I hope they enjoy that defensive line.
I-Freaking-O!Not for nothing, but according to the NCAA, TTUN does have a higher Total Defensive Ranking to date than tOSU, 5th to 16th respectively.
What those rankings don't show is that tOSU has a better Red Zone Defense than TTUN (6th vs 65th), so scoring opportunities in the Red Zone may be limited.
The Rushing Defense is very similar in ranking, with tOSU allowing fewer Rushing TDs and Avg Yds/Rush.
tOSU also wins the Turnover Margin with TTUN (+7 vs -3)
Overall in Defensive Statistics, on paper the two teams may look similar, or even favorable to TTUN....until you look at where those numbers come from...
TTUN Schedule: Florida, Cincinnati, Air Force, Purdue, Michigan St, Indiana, Penn State
tOSU Schedule: Indiana, Oklahoma, Army, UNLV, Rutgers, Maryland, Nebraska
The lone Top 10 Game from tOSU's schedule plays a huge mark in their defensive statistics. Switch that out with Florida and we'd have much favorable stats. Now I'm not saying that we don't deserve the ranking we have right now. We all know the defense wasn't clicking earlier this year, specifically the secondary. But the DLine is clicking on all cylinders right now, along with the LB corp. The DBs are starting to turn their heads around looking for balls and avoiding those costly penalties. Things are moving in the right direction. As much as I hate to quote Cowherd, "OSU just looks different than other college teams. They are bigger, stronger, and faster than other teams. The defensive line consists of all NFL caliber players. They are that good." That was from his radio show yesterday. It stood out in my mind as he is typically very anti-OSU. Yet he picked them to win it all this year.
tOSU's offense took awhile to develop and find itself. The defense took some time to gel. That's what the early part of the season is for, to work out the kinks before the big games begin. We're at the start of the "big game" schedule for tOSU. How they play on Saturday will define this team. I think they know that, and I think they will come out with a statement game. I'm not saying it will be a blow out, as I think Penn State will keep it close (within 10pts). But there will be hard hits, and those points scored will be earned - by both teams. This game will define the defense and showcase just what the offense is capable of doing under Wilson.
It's a new look team, so throw out what you think you know about tOSU from the first 7 games. That was pre-season in CFB. The real season starts on Saturday.
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I totally agree with this...it is a huge advantage. I'm also glad this isnt a night game, ive had enough of those.I also believe the bye week prior to big games is huge. Penn State had one right before it. Last year, Wisconsin and PSU had bye weeks prior to playing us. It is huge for rest and preparation.
I'm guessing this is the order of why they wear special jerseys:On an unrelated note to this quote, Im not a huge fan of the special uniforms. We have enough reason to be hyped up for this game!
Just another quick comparison to what I posted above for tOSU, this time with Penn State #s:I didn't see much of the PSU/UM game, but what I did catch I thought the PSU defense was flying around and looked very athletic. I'd enjoy a nice defensive slobber knocker Saturday afternoon. Those are the best games imo. As long as we win.
Not only that, but as I have said last year, we played Wisconsin on the road, night game, after their bye. Then repeated the whole process again with PSU - on the road, night game, after their bye. Ridiculous. I am hoping for some sweet sweet revenge. Pedal to the metal Urban.2016:
Penn State - at home, after a bye week
Ohio State - on the road, after playing #8 Wisconsin the week before.
2017:
Ohio State - at home, after a bye week.
Penn State - on the road, after playing #19 Michigan the week before.
Not only would it be sweet revenge, but if both teams win out the rest of their seasons, PSU will likely be once again sitting outside the playoff while OSU is in.Not only that, but as I have said last year, we played Wisconsin on the road, night game, after their bye. Then repeated the whole process again with PSU - on the road, night game, after their bye. Ridiculous. I am hoping for some sweet sweet revenge. Pedal to the metal Urban.
X 1000Not only would it be sweet revenge, but if both teams win out the rest of their seasons, PSU will likely be once again sitting outside the playoff while OSU is in.
That was a nasty day. I was terribly under dressed. The football was as bad as a weather. First time I ever left a game early.I was at that game with my oldest daughter. Horrific weather. Worse play calling. Have fun with that, Longhorns. What makes it better is that the recruits we are battling over will see it and choose the Bucks. Finally Beck does something to help us.