I never thought I'd see the day that Chad Henne ended an Ohio team's championship hopes. Yet here we are.
Mahomes saluted his backup, tweeting “#HenneThingIsPossible” after the game.
Told by reporters that “#HenneThingIsPossible” was trending on social media, Henne said the only social media platform he uses is LinkedIn.
The Browns got dumped by a backup quarterback from Michigan named Chad who went 0-4 against Ohio State and uses LinkedIn as his only social media platform. Maybe 2021 is also bad!
“URBAN MEYER SIMPLY DOESN'T LOSE.” I have absolutely no idea how Urban Meyer is going to pan out in the NFL, but some guys who'd know a lot better than me are feeling pretty optimistic.
“No. 1, I’m worried about his health,” (Parris) Campbell told Yahoo Sports in a phone interview on Thursday. “As long as his health is in order, he could do whatever he wanted to do. No. 2 is that I wanted him to do something that will make him happy. His health and happiness were my two main concerns.
“Can he do it? Obviously, he can do it.”
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A survey of former Meyer players, many of whom went on to the NFL, reveal a confidence in Meyer’s coaching ability to translate to the NFL. But they all pointed out that there will be necessary evolution, adaption and rewiring required, as his days of decisive talent advantages, undefeated seasons and methodology of breaking players down before building them up are going to need to change.
“The biggest adjustment for him, and was for all of us who came to the NFL from Ohio State, is going to be losing more games than you’re accustomed to,” Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin said in a phone interview. “Losing one game in the NFL isn’t like losing one game in college. Not even if you lose two games. That’s always going to be an adjustment, being a competitive guy like he is.”
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“One of the things I’ve been stuck on, really, is that I can’t imagine Urban Meyer being a losing coach,” said Joe Burger, a former Ohio State walk-on turned team captain under Meyer. “That really does stick to me. Urban Meyer simply doesn’t lose. That’s where my gut is.”
At the very least, players will play for him. And I honestly believe that will translate to the NFL level.
In my personal opinion that absolutely nobody asked for and I'm totally unqualified to give because I'm just a guy with a computer and some thoughts, I think Meyer's going to do far better than the masses expect him to do.
I think he's prepared, knows what he's getting himself into, and has an extremely advantageous situation with a ton of cap space and the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
At the very least, he's got folks caring about the Jacksonville Jaguars, which is already a massive win for that organization.
THE CASE FOR SERMON. Trey Sermon's draft stock has been nothing short of a rollercoaster this year.
Ask me before the season, I'd say he's a third or fourth round guy. Ask me through four or five games, I'd tell you he probably ain't getting drafted. Ask me heading into the national title game, I'd tell you he's one of the three best running backs in the draft.
All of that followed by a shoulder injury in the title game leaves his draft stock at a giant ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
Trey Sermon is a really interesting prospect.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) January 17, 2021
On the field, his downhill - one cut style is perfect for an NFL that seems to be loving power run game again.
Injuries are huge though. Medicals will dictate his draft stock. Talent is a Top 3 RB but injuries could push him down https://t.co/vJOUvWZH8R
Truly, you could rank him anywhere from like the third-best running back to the 12th-best running back and make a decent argument. But in any case, he made himself *a lot* of money this year, and I couldn't be happier for him.
CHICAGO TO INDY? The Big Ten men's basketball tournament is currently scheduled for Chicago, but like everything else amidst this global pandemic, that is subject to change.
The Big Ten is seriously discussing moving the 2021 Big Ten Tournament from Chicago to Indianapolis, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
There is no timetable for a final decision.
One of the primary reasons that the move is being considered is because Indianapolis’ local health guidelines are more conducive to having families in attendance than Chicago’s.
While potential venues have not been finalized, it is likely that the same venues that will be used the following week for the 2021 NCAA Tournament will be in play.
Personally, I am of the opinion that literally any event should be held in Indianpolis. I'm not going to pretend that it's a terribly fascinating city by any means, but if there is a city better built for hosting things, I have yet to find it.
Also, get the breadsticks and long islands from Kilroy's and tell them I sent you (disclaimer: they do not know who I am and evoking my name will get you nothing but a blank stare).
BROWNING ALREADY WORKING. We're just a few days removed from the season, but Baron Browning is already putting in that word for the Senior Bowl.
Great hand work today preparing for the @seniorbowl with @baronbrwnng #DrRush #PassRushFamily #PassRush #linebacker #outsidelinebacker #OLB #linebackers #seniorbowl #osubuckeyes #ohiostatefootball pic.twitter.com/rbxDVMDfoX
— Chuck Smith #DrRush Teacher of Pass Rush (@chucksmithnfl) January 16, 2021
Pass rushing drills, you say? Sure would have been nice to see him do more of that in Columbus. But I guess it's tough to complain when the season ended with a chance at a natty.
SONG OF THE DAY. "Sister Golden Hair" by America.
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