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sportzluvr1 · 01-18-2025, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by foleylion08

Right, they weren’t getting blown out or anything. And that Buckeye team lost to unranked Illinois at home by a touchdown (it was 14 points until a Beanie wells TD with 34 seconds left).

Juuuuuuiiiiiice! What a year that was for Illini football.
Hope OSU wins monday, good for conference.

Big35Hurt · 01-18-2025, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Stifle

They both have had great runs BUT, to lose to a directional MAC team at home and for Pick ‘Em Buckeyes to lose to a 3 TD favorite Vegas odds will once again make the winning team be the Favored Mrs. American contestant who had gastric issues during her bikini walk. Both teams stunk it up when they were suppose to dominate.

I get your sentiment. But every team that was in the field can be picked apart for either a bad loss, a bad schedule, or unimpressive wins. We have to get out of the mentality that a single bad loss is an automatic disqualifier. With the old system, OSU is playing in one of the New Year's 6 bowl games and Notre Dame may or may not have been in the 4-team field. We have to get used to there being 2-loss and even 3-loss teams in the field or teams that we really don't think belong.

With that said, OSU and ND belong in the final and whomever wins will be a worthy champion.

AwesomeBrian · 01-18-2025, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

I vaguely remember there being some chaos in the last week or two of the 2007 season that led to the LSU-Ohio State BCS title game. Kansas was undefeated but lost to Missouri the week before the Big 12 championship game. Missouri was then 11-1 and controlled their destiny only to be blown out by Oklahoma in the Big 12 championship.

This was similar to 2001 - I remember Texas and Tennessee getting upset in their conference championship games leading to a surprise with Nebraska getting into the title game when both were in the driver's seat for the spot opposite Miami.

Anyway, point being wild stuff happens. With OSU, they may have been fourth by standings, but Oregon, Penn State, and Indiana each only played one team from the top four Big 10 teams during the regular season and that was Ohio State. Ohio State went 2-1 against these teams.

There's a great video on Youtube that runs down the 2007 season. At the end of the year as you stated Kansas and Missouri blew it. West Virginia was also in position to go the title game but some kid named Pat McAfee missed 2 chip shots.

The entire season was crazy, opening week had the App State upset in the Big House, Stanford upset #1 USC, UK beat #1 LSU. Teams like South Florida, Boston College, Cal, Kansas and West Virginia all reach #2 but that spot was cursed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkOBZNz90T0

rats60 · 01-18-2025, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Stifle

I enjoyed the ride over a month ago when they were supposedly one of the greatest teams ever and could pick the score against it’s last regular season opponent.

Why is it that the only Championship Game that the Buckeye’s can reach is when Michigan isn’t blocking their path? To be ranked 2nd 4 consecutive years without even reaching a Conference Championship Game going into the last game of the season doesn’t exactly place a team into legendary status. If a team can’t even reach their own Conference Championship Game then we should hit the brakes on legendary or any other forms of outrageous accomplishments.

Michigan would be blocking their path if they hadn't lost to Illinois, Indiana and Washington. It is not Ohio State's fault that 5 loss Michigan couldn't take care of its business.

Big35Hurt · 01-18-2025, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AwesomeBrian

There's a great video on Youtube that runs down the 2007 season. At the end of the year as you stated Kansas and Missouri blew it. West Virginia was also in position to go the title game but some kid named Pat McAfee missed 2 chip shots.

The entire season was crazy, opening week had the App State upset in the Big House, Stanford upset #1 USC, UK beat #1 LSU. Teams like South Florida, Boston College, Cal, Kansas and West Virginia all reach #2 but that spot was cursed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkOBZNz90T0

Wow I forgot about some of those, especially West Virginia getting to #2 and needing to beat unranked Pitt to make the title game. Seeing the pain on Rich Rod's face made me laugh. This was truly one of the wildest seasons on record. Thanks for sharing the video.

asujbl · 01-18-2025, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

Wow I forgot about some of those, especially West Virginia getting to #2 and needing to beat unranked Pitt to make the title game. Seeing the pain on Rich Rod's face made me laugh. This was truly one of the wildest seasons on record. Thanks for sharing the video.

I was at a Brad Paisley concert at Ohio State during that game

I saw zero songs

All the guys watched the WVU loss on the concourse

My wife, girlfriend at the time, said it was a good show

I vividly remember that Pittsburgh win

GoTribe!!! · 01-20-2025, 01:32 PM

35 - 10 Buckeyes

Floridacardguy · 01-20-2025, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GoTribe!!!

35 - 10 Buckeyes

I like it! Howard going to elevate his stock big time

Siberian13 · 01-20-2025, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GoTribe!!!

35 - 10 Buckeyes

30-17 Buckeyes

Big35Hurt · 01-20-2025, 01:41 PM

Earlier I predicted 31-20 Ohio State. If OSU loses, it will be due to some bonehead play by Howard.

asujbl · 01-20-2025, 02:07 PM

35-17 Buckeyes

They come out big. Leonard can't throw Notre Dame back into the game if they get down

Floridacardguy · 01-20-2025, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

Earlier I predicted 31-20 Ohio State. If OSU loses, it will be due to some bonehead play by Howard.

Howard 300+ yards, 3 TD's no turnovers

OSU 38 ND 20

Floridacardguy · 01-20-2025, 07:42 PM

It seems to me that the championship pregame festivities are so much better than the Super Bowl pre game activities. Very professional, respectful, patriotic

Floridacardguy · 01-20-2025, 07:42 PM

Okay Howard let’s stick it to the Irish- big numbers

hxcmilkshake · 01-20-2025, 07:44 PM

31-17 OSU

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auctionjmm · 01-20-2025, 07:45 PM

Weird feeling right now. Grew up rooting for both teams. Have worn shirts from both sides today. Will celebrate every play by both teams. Will be happy no matter who wins. And yet this is the most nervous I've ever felt for a game!

Floridacardguy · 01-20-2025, 07:50 PM

Want and expect OSU to win but wouldn’t mind seeing what Riley can do

Siberian13 · 01-20-2025, 07:54 PM

Nice drive for Notre dame so far. Good 4th down pickup

Floridacardguy · 01-20-2025, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Nice drive for Notre dame so far. Good 4th down pickup

Irish looking good

BonVoyage · 01-20-2025, 07:56 PM

Massive missed holding call

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Boo · 01-20-2025, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Floridacardguy

Want and expect OSU to win but wouldn’t mind seeing what Riley can do

He’s not a great passer. Anyone drafting him early will be disappointed.

Siberian13 · 01-20-2025, 08:00 PM

No clue why osu doesn’t sell out on Riley keeping it on 4th. Everyone knows what’s coming.

Siberian13 · 01-20-2025, 08:00 PM

Great start for the Irish

cdub6238 · 01-20-2025, 08:00 PM

Is that Riley Leonard...or Josh Allen??

Big35Hurt · 01-20-2025, 08:00 PM

Very impressive drive by the Irish, but can Leonard sustain taking so many hits?

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01-20-2025, 01:32 PM	#5082
GoTribe!!! Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 6,819 tribecollector74	35 - 10 Buckeyes __________________ I guess we're all damged in our own way Alone in our own way Distant headlights Desolate highway

01-20-2025, 02:07 PM	#5086
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 62,441 ohiosundevils	35-17 Buckeyes They come out big. Leonard can't throw Notre Dame back into the game if they get down __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

01-20-2025, 07:54 PM	#5093
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 76,901 shiller13	Nice drive for Notre dame so far. Good 4th down pickup __________________ O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

01-20-2025, 08:00 PM	#5097
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 76,901 shiller13	No clue why osu doesn’t sell out on Riley keeping it on 4th. Everyone knows what’s coming. __________________ O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

01-20-2025, 01:41 PM	#5085
Big35Hurt Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9,466	Earlier I predicted 31-20 Ohio State. If OSU loses, it will be due to some bonehead play by Howard.

01-20-2025, 07:42 PM	#5088
Floridacardguy Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 8,436	It seems to me that the championship pregame festivities are so much better than the Super Bowl pre game activities. Very professional, respectful, patriotic

01-20-2025, 07:42 PM	#5089
Floridacardguy Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 8,436	Okay Howard let’s stick it to the Irish- big numbers

01-20-2025, 07:44 PM	#5090
hxcmilkshake Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Apopka FL Posts: 11,320 hxcmilkshake	31-17 OSU Sent from my SM-S928U using Tapatalk

01-20-2025, 07:45 PM	#5091
auctionjmm Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 9,928 auctionjmm	Weird feeling right now. Grew up rooting for both teams. Have worn shirts from both sides today. Will celebrate every play by both teams. Will be happy no matter who wins. And yet this is the most nervous I've ever felt for a game!

01-20-2025, 07:50 PM	#5092
Floridacardguy Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 8,436	Want and expect OSU to win but wouldn’t mind seeing what Riley can do

01-20-2025, 07:56 PM	#5095
BonVoyage Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,990	Massive missed holding call Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-20-2025, 08:00 PM	#5098
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 76,901 shiller13	Great start for the Irish __________________ O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

01-20-2025, 08:00 PM	#5099
cdub6238 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,253	Is that Riley Leonard...or Josh Allen??

01-20-2025, 08:00 PM	#5100
Big35Hurt Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9,466	Very impressive drive by the Irish, but can Leonard sustain taking so many hits?