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Denard Robinson leaves Michigan with two September Heisman trophies

Where has the time gone?

It seems like only yesterday that a young freshman from Deerfield Beach, Florida was bursting onto the scene in the Big House.

Today, he'll play his final home game in front of the key-rattlers in an appearance that may be reduced to just one symbolic play.

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kareemabduljacobb on 17 Nov 2012 - 12:37pm #

Just gets me pumped every time... around the 21 sec mark.. after the OT win vs Purdue.. Buckeyes and Students gettin' crunkkkkk!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxXLtEc_pPw&feature=related

 

or better yet from ozone

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzOaPO4WhJw&feature=related

 

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TheHostileDwarf on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:44pm #

First time I've seen either of those. Awesome. Thanks for posting.

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buckeyedude on 17 Nov 2012 - 3:06pm #

That gave me goose nipples.

"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license." 

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 12:38pm #

Interesting that Denard hasn't made a ton of progress, I wonder if he'll be back by our game, I also wonder if they are better with Gardner behind center.  Maybe they moved the wrong dude to WR??

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buckeyedude on 17 Nov 2012 - 3:07pm #

I think Gardner starts for The Game.

"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license." 

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kareemabduljacobb on 17 Nov 2012 - 12:42pm #

I was going to say that, I think they look better w/ Gardner under center...

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buck-I.8 on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:02pm #

Maybe in the passing game, but Denard was his own individual brand of dangerous, and that made the team as a whole more dangerous

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Oyster on 17 Nov 2012 - 12:45pm #

I just hope he doesn't get hurt, so he can play next week....

(not gonna say anything like 'so OSU can hurt him', because that would be mean spirited...  Saying and thinking are two different things...)

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jmoody on 17 Nov 2012 - 12:45pm #

Um Forcier started his freshman year didn't he?

"Did you push yourself to be great today? If you didn't do it you lost a day. We ain't got many days to lose. We're going to push your a$$ like its never been pushed because what you've got in you were going to find out" UFM

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Oyster on 17 Nov 2012 - 12:47pm #

Little Hands Tater, yes. 

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 12:52pm #

Yes although Denard did play on rare occasions and showed why he should have been starting in Rich Rod's offense from the start.  For instance this was his first career carry, yeah it's directional tun, but still...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KafXTjJf8Mc

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CRAFTFORTHESTEAL on 17 Nov 2012 - 12:50pm #

Why is DeNard is always eating imaginary food, well except the Alabama game, and ND game. Didnt notice him eating much those days, but every so often like the Indiana game, there he was yet again eating that imaginary food. Must be tasty! 

 

Pay It Forward!

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Oyster on 17 Nov 2012 - 12:51pm #

Maybe that is why his elbow hurts? 

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Adambob on 17 Nov 2012 - 12:53pm #

I thought that was him just imitating how Hoke eats

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Oyster on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:06pm #

Nah, he would have to use both hands then, wouldn't he?

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johnblairgobucks on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:06pm #

Detard 11-24-12

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DefendYoungstown on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:13pm #

What the guy above said...

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Geraffi on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:19pm #

I hope he chokes on it. I hate that. 

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BUCKfutter on 17 Nov 2012 - 12:58pm #

Corso just called a 5 year old kid "midget" on gameday. my saturday is complete without even watching a snap of football

the kids are playing their tail off, and the coaches are screwing it up! - JLS

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TheHostileDwarf on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:02pm #

That kid was okay until he picked Wisconsin. Jerk.

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aj99 on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:09pm #

Oregon fans were all right until they started cheering for wiscy.  Go Stanford!

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jkrk on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:07pm #

I don't see how linking a sentimental scUM story helps with my blind hatred of TTUN. What's going on here folks? If it was to make fun of the bad grammar in the caption, say so. Otherwise stop toying with my emotions!

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Oyster on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:10pm #

Reverse psychology.  Look at how fired up you are right now.

11W staff rocks!

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:07pm #

I was curious if we would see Denard in at WR/RB given that he doesn't need to grip the ball the same way as a runner.

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aj99 on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:08pm #

Denard at rb.  Dude we're gonig to kill these guys.  Can't wait.

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:11pm #

Well considering our inability to tackle in space and the fact that Devin Gardner appears to be a better passer I would say this situation makes them a lot better.

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aj99 on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:20pm #

I agree with your point.  They have some addtional potential.  I just see a team in mi that has no idea who they are and what theyre trying to do.  While they may become shiftier, they don't all of sudden become experts.  It's a major change for them as a team and for detard as a player.  But looks like touissant is done. 

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BUCKfutter on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:15pm #

toussaint down...Robinson could get 30 touches next wk

the kids are playing their tail off, and the coaches are screwing it up! - JLS

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jkrk on 18 Nov 2012 - 1:32am #

Edit: Robinson Shazier could get 30 touches tackles next wk

rdubs's picture
rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:15pm #

Toussaint is gonna be out for a while that didn't look so good.

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D-Day0043 on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:17pm #

Yeah that looked nasty...

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chitown buckeye on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:16pm #

Hoke: OK, Denard, for senior day we are going to try and get you killed.

Denard: Sounds good coach. Anyway I can help.

"I'll fire when I'm god damn good and ready! You got that?" - Pete "Maverick" Mitchel

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Geraffi on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:21pm #

Denard: will soup be made available. 

Hoke: doubt it. 

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Chris Staff on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:17pm #

Damn. They brought the cart for Toussaint. I thought it looked like his lower left leg snapped but who knows. 

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slippy on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:18pm #

Yea that looked real bad.  I've seen similar that somehow didn't break...but there's no way he's playing next week.

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Chris Staff on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:21pm #

Yeah, his season is over. The big air cast thingy is never good to see. 

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:18pm #

Rawls is a pretty solid back, more of a power guy, but that is a tough loss.  Although Denard might be a better RB anyways.

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:19pm #

Mauti down on the field too, can we have another bye week to avoid today's injury bug??

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poop on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:23pm #

Tough break (no pun) for Fitz. Hopefully it's not as serious as it appeared.

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tOSUman on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:27pm #

I am going to disagree with you guys. This offense makes them more dangerous, IMO. I would say they know who they are if they're keeping Gardner in at QB. Anyone who thinks this offense makes them worse is delusional. I hope we take care of Wisky today. But this scares me for next week because, as alluded to earlier, we have trouble tackling in space. Hope I'm wrong.

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cplunk on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:34pm #

Agreed- they are much more dangerous with Gardner at QB and Denard in an RB spot. Not only is Denard a more explosive runner than their other backs, and not only is Gardner at least as good if not a better passer than Denard, but it just gives so many different options. Multiple pitches, multiple passers, etc. 

I would much rather face TSUN with Denard at QB than the Gardner/Denard backfield they're running some in this game.

I still think we beat them (largely because I just don't think their defense is going to slow us down much), but I'm not happy with their new wrinkle.

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buck-I.8 on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:38pm #

Denard just can't play RB effectively and consistently. He gets injured every few hits he takes, and a shitty nerve in his good arm. It's only a matter of time 

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:41pm #

I agree that having him as an every down back isn't going to work for them, that's where losing Toussaint will hurt.  But just having him on the field means you have to account for him, possibly with more than one guy given his speed which opens up other things even if he doesn't touch the ball.

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:44pm #

Like I just said, 40 on 3rd and 1

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poop on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:34pm #

Not worried at all. They'll score some points but we'll score more.

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D-Day0043 on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:33pm #

Iowa looks extremely slow. 

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poop on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:36pm #

Having walk-on fullbacks play tailback will do that.

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D-Day0043 on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:48pm #

The whole team looks slow, not just the running back. They look like they are walking in mud.

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:35pm #

I hope our offense gashes ttun the way Iowa has on this drive.  A nice long drive going right now.

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GABuckeye on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:40pm #

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that the ref in the Michigan-Iowa game sounds like he got his nuts caught in a car door??

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DefendYoungstown on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:47pm #

Not a lot of happiness up north today

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Bucksfan on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:45pm #

We are going to shred those blue and yellow skunk bears.

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Kevbo714 on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:46pm #

Any update on the status of Toussaint's injury?  I missed it, but I am not embarrassed to say that I am watching some Kent/BG MACtion

Tom Crean listens to Nickelback...

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Oyster on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:48pm #

Just heard on 610 that he is on his way to the hospital, that's all I know so far.

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:49pm #

Nope, but he either broke his leg or dislocated his ankle based on the treatment, no way he is back for next week or even their bowl game.

Also Mauti was carted off and no return yet or update that I have heard.

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highwire on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:49pm #

D nard is taking a beating

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:52pm #

Frankly I am surprised they are using him this much.  I would have stuck him out there a couple times and used him as a decoy but save the hits for next week.  But hey I'll take it, wear him down a bit for the GAME.  Sounds good to me.

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aj99 on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:50pm #

Seriously.  These guys suck.  We're going to kill them.  But Iowa is going to kill detard first.

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Oyster on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:25pm #

And I'm stuck at work missing it.

My life sucks!

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Kevbo714 on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:51pm #

Yikes... Here's to a full recovery.  Regardless of who he plays for, any fan with an ounce of respect does not wish that on anyone. Thanks for the info...

Tom Crean listens to Nickelback...

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cplunk on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:59pm #

Well said. I hate me some TSUN but these are kids playing a game. Speedy recovery to him.

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:06pm #

No doubt, and for the most part I hate jersey he is wearing more than any thing else.

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Dougger on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:52pm #

Iowa is turrible. It's hard to believe they haven't lost to these scUMbags yet

I like football

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Dougger on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:57pm #

Dave pasch-retarded

I like football

rdubs's picture
rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 1:59pm #

Indiana with a lead, I will take that!!

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NoVA Buckeye on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:02pm #

How do you know when you hate Oregon? When you walk around campus and see 5 different STUDENTS wearing Oregon jerseys on campus.

/Duff'd It

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Dougger on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:10pm #

If denard keeps holding it with his left hand, I hope we're puttin hats and fists on that ball a week from today. He's holdin it like a load of bread!!!!!!!!!

I like football

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NoVA Buckeye on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:12pm #

All Devin Gardner has been doing is throwing prayers against mediocre B1G secondaries. He is gonna throw so many picks next week. 

/Duff'd It

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NoVA Buckeye on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:14pm #

Gibbons' shirt looks awfully baggy...

/Duff'd It

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nickma71 on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:16pm #

Iowa's defense just isn't good. In fact, they are bad. The good part is, michigan's defense isn't nearly the unit they are made out to be. Iowa moved with ease on both of their drives.

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EvanstonBuckeye on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:16pm #

Michigan QBs taking a ton of hits.

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johnblairgobucks on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:17pm #

Man, it's a week away, and I already feel like gut punching Hoke.

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NoVA Buckeye on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:17pm #

The Walrus is feasting on Thanksgiving dinner early today.

/Duff'd It

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Dougger on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:19pm #

Who wants the msu-nw game to be 5-5?!

I like football

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NoVA Buckeye on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:23pm #

Unfortunately, Sparty wasn't Sparty enought to let it happen...

/Duff'd It

rdubs's picture
rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:28pm #

But they did just give up a 3 run HR, so it is 6-5.

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cplunk on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:34pm #

Hahaha, well played RDUBS

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EvanstonBuckeye on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:27pm #

I think Brian Griese has Devin Gardner ahead of Braxton in the Heisman race. He is heaping praise on him against a very, very slow Iowa D that can't rush the QB and can't cover the WRs.

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kr66osu on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:33pm #

I'm pretty sure I complain about this every week, but why to they squish all the terrible games in the noon slot?

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rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:34pm #

For the same reason the student sections are all empty.  No one is awake yet...

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jkrk on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:45pm #

Yahoo! grabbed a frame of the Toussaint injury if you missed it and are into disgusting pictures. Best wishes for a quick recovery from what looks absolutely horrendous.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/mauti-toussaint-carted-o...

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cplunk on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:47pm #

Oh man, that is a brutal still pic. 

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Poe McKnoe on 17 Nov 2012 - 3:19pm #

ew.

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ShowThemOhiosHere on 17 Nov 2012 - 4:24pm #

I saw the first replay and knew right away it was bad.  Wow.  Best wishes. 

Class of 2010.

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buckeyedude on 17 Nov 2012 - 2:49pm #

I'm telling you right here and right now. Next week, Ohio State is going to run all over that Michelin D. We are going to score some serious pointage. I am not at all impressed with that UM D.

If the OSU D shows up, we are going to crush Michelin. This is not overconfidence. I am that confident in these Buckeyes. No matter which way the contest today goes.

"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license." 

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Run_Fido_Run on 17 Nov 2012 - 3:11pm #

Toussaint's injury forced Michigan to show more of the Gardner QB + Denard RB offense than they probably wanted to.   

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cplunk on 17 Nov 2012 - 3:19pm #

I think you're right- that offense was destined to be next week's surprise.

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razrback16 on 17 Nov 2012 - 3:13pm #

@ BuckeyeDude

My biggest concern is our secondary having breakdowns. That seems to be the only way Michigan really moves the ball through the air is when there are massive breakdowns in the secondary with receivers running wide open without a defender within 10 yards of them. Ridiculous. And we've all seen our secondary have similar breakdowns at varying points this year.

Also as I watch pieces of this Iowa @ Michigan game I can't get over just how absolutely AWFUL Iowa is. How did they get this bad in just a couple of years? Wow.

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buckeyedude on 17 Nov 2012 - 11:42pm #

The Buckeye DBs were playing 10 yards off the line of scrimmage, or more. They were giving way too much free space to UW receivers. I only remember the OSU D blitzing one time all night. Maybe I was too stoned, I dunno.

I think the OSU D is going to bring more pressure to the UM offense than they did Wisconsin.

"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license." 

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johnblairgobucks on 17 Nov 2012 - 3:22pm #

after seeing this blog topic picture of Deenard spooning........maybe he needs to be coached to imaginarily brush his teeth, cause those uppers are awfully yeller.

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pukindawg on 18 Nov 2012 - 9:17am #

@JohnBlair

That's not yellow. It's maize.

rdubs's picture
rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 3:44pm #

Looks like Leveon Bell realized he was a Groveport running back after the first couple games.  I suppose no pass game hurts him, but seriously he doesn't get much more than 3 yards ever.

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M Man on 17 Nov 2012 - 4:00pm #

Hello, Game week.

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buckeyedude on 17 Nov 2012 - 11:44pm #

I'm not skeered.

Feeling confident actually, M Man. You?

"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license." 

Oyster's picture
Oyster on 18 Nov 2012 - 9:21am #

It's Sunday morning of Game Week,

and tsun still SUCKS!

jkrk's picture
jkrk on 17 Nov 2012 - 4:02pm #

Who didn't give Wofford, Georgia Southern, and Jacksonville State the memo that they must bow before the greatness of the SEC?

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cplunk on 17 Nov 2012 - 4:07pm #

I know, right? 

The SEC teams will all end up winning by big margins, but it's pretty clear this year that  the number of teams they have in the top ten is based more on names and past conference success.

After watching ULM, ULL v Florida, and this week, I'm don't think the SEC teams over Clemson, Florida State, Oklahoma, etc should be nearly as automatic as the voters seem to.

rdubs's picture
rdubs on 17 Nov 2012 - 4:20pm #

Well not South Carolina, still tied in 4th.

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AngryWoody on 17 Nov 2012 - 4:12pm #

What are the odds NW blows it in the fourth again?

Our honor Defend!

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ShowThemOhiosHere on 17 Nov 2012 - 4:25pm #

Why in the hell is NW throwing the ball up 3 with less than 2 minutes to go? 

Class of 2010.

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