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College Football Week 14 Recap

Let's recap my bold predictions from championship week 1. Favorites all win in SEC, ACC, Pac 12 championship games Alabama and Clemson locked up spots in the top 4 with wins in their respective conference title games, while Stanford claimed a Pac 12 title and Rose Bowl berth with...

WTF Is BattleFrog? Mystery Solved

Like you, I was puzzled by the sponsor of this year's Fiesta Bowl. BattleFrog sounds like a video game from the early '90s. Instead, BattleFrog is an extreme obstacle course designed by Navy SEALS. The company holds events/races across the country. BattleFrog In Their Words ...

My College Football Final Rankings

The final rankings are out, and in general there isn't a lot to disagree with.  My top 4 looks the same, except I have Michigan State and Alabama reversed.  I also have Ohio State, Iowa, and Stanford in a slightly different order in the 5-7 spots.  Ohio State and Iowa have v...

OSU vs. VMI Talking Points and Virginia Game Notes

I’m not going to lie. I didn’t watch the VMI game as close I usually watch our games. Way back in August my friends and I booked a place in Indianapolis on the assumption that the Buckeyes would be playing for the Big Ten championship. The good news is that we sold our tickets for a lot of money...

How OSU sold it's soul to Michigan State

Many of you have heard the story about the 1973 Ohio State v Michigan Rose bowl debacle. To summarize for those who have not, OSU had rolled through their schedule that year, by beating every opponent they faced by a considerable margin until they reached the final game against an undefeated Mi...
07 Dec 2015
by MacG91

How OSU sold it's soul to Michigan State

Many of you have heard the story about the 1973 Ohio State v Michigan Rose bowl debacle. To summarize for those who have not, OSU had rolled through their schedule that year, by beating every opponent they faced by a considerable margin until they reached the final game against an undefeated Mi...
07 Dec 2015
by MacG91

College Football Week 14 Bold Predictions

1. Favorites all win in SEC, ACC, Pac 12 championship games My predictions of chaos didn't work out so well last week so I'm going the opposite direction in week 14.  Everybody is talking about what happens in all these crazy scenarios, but I think the most probable outcome is no c...

Ohio State of Mind: Deus ex machina

This is all part of the script, right? In our culture, we should be used to it by now.  The hero finds himself in a desperate situation.  The odds are stacked against him.  All hope is lost.  But we know better. We know that somehow, someway it will all work out in the ...

College Football Week 13 Recap

1. South Carolina stuns Clemson It was close, but Deshaun Watson and the Tigers' offense proved to be too much for the Gamecocks, as they survived 37 - 32.  Clemson faces North Carolina in the ACC title game next, with a playoff spot on the line.  If the Tigers win, they are in.  A...

Where Do We Stand With Thad?

After Tuesday’s loss to Virginia, the Buckeyes have now lost 4 games in a row. Despite a valiant effort against one of the best teams in the nation, there is discussion among Ohio State fans about moving on from Thad Matta. It’s an interesting discussion, but ultimately an overreaction when you ...

My College Football Week 14 Rankings

For the first time this season, the committee and I have the same four teams atop the rankings, albeit in a different order.  I'm still giving Iowa more credit for going undefeated, but otherwise my top six looks a lot like theirs.  The most notable difference after that is North Caro...

In-Depth Ohio State CFP/Bowl Breakdown

Ohio State's post season destination is still unclear. There are several questions that have yet to be answered. Will the Buckeyes make the CFP? Which bowl game will they play in? Who will they play? Those questions will be answered Sunday. However, if you're like most fans you...

2016 B1G Recruiting Rankings: 12-1-2015

B1G LOSSES PART 2 // 2 WEEKS // 6 LOST COMMITS Another two weeks and this time three B1G teams lost recruits. Minnesota, Iowa and Penn State lost a combined six commits in the last 14 days. The Gophers took the biggest hit with four players...

The Ohio State Effect: That Team

  Another week and another opponent gets its stats stuffed. THAT TEAM'S OFFENSIVE NUMBERS That Team started the season as a run heavy offense. However the four contests prior to The Game Our Rivals threw for over 1,200 yards. Which team would the Buckeyes fac...

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