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max venable
01-07-2007, 02:50 PM
Who wins, by how much?

Reds Fanatic
01-07-2007, 03:08 PM
I think Ohio State will win by about 10 points.

redsfanmia
01-07-2007, 03:23 PM
I am rooting for a Florida victory, the OSU fans are just too much for me to handle.

HumnHilghtFreel
01-07-2007, 03:57 PM
27-14 OSU wins

Caveat Emperor
01-07-2007, 04:26 PM
Ohio State wins 34-31.

max venable
01-07-2007, 04:39 PM
I am rooting for a Florida victory, the OSU fans are just too much for me to handle.

Yeah...and if you were around Florida fans you'd think the same thing about them.

Highlifeman21
01-07-2007, 05:28 PM
I am rooting for a Florida victory, the OSU fans are just too much for me to handle.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

I hate most things OSU, except their Men's Hockey team.

creek14
01-07-2007, 05:39 PM
I am rooting for a Florida victory, the OSU fans are just too much for me to handle.
I've never understood stuff like this. Why hate people who live and die by their team. People who talk about their team all year long. People who know everything about their team and will share that information with anyone who will listen, and with those who don't listen too.

You know, kind of like the way everyone on RedsZone feels about the Reds.

Chip R
01-07-2007, 05:43 PM
I predict that no matter what happens, after the game there will not be a couch in Columbus that will be safe.

Spring~Fields
01-07-2007, 05:54 PM
Who wins, by how much?

Aw man I was waiting for you to tell us first, so that I could bump your call by a couple pts and mooch the credit. :D

Regardless of the outcome, Ohio State had a fine season at 12-0 to date, and in my mind they already won the championship by leading Michigan as time ran out on a great season for both teams.

50 days or so is a long time to be off in sports.

Florida won ugly they say during the season and at times did not blow away the competition. Not a good reason to deny a team though that I have watched on occasions and was unimpressed by.

I think that Ohio State is more fluid and methodical on offense and they did well against a Michigan defense that I have a lot of respect for.
I don't see Florida winning as I think that they are less efficient. Though Hart showed me that Ohio States defense has some holes, I don't see Florida taking advantage of a Tressel coached team.

Ohio State by 17.

Spring~Fields
01-07-2007, 06:01 PM
I am rooting for a Florida victory, the OSU fans are just too much for me to handle.

I know what you mean, they get all emotional in their love and loyalty for the home team, it's just terrible, but have you seen those Reds fans, I can't tell some them apart from Buckeye fans. :oops:

redsfanmia
01-07-2007, 06:11 PM
I've never understood stuff like this. Why hate people who live and die by their team. People who talk about their team all year long. People who know everything about their team and will share that information with anyone who will listen, and with those who don't listen too.

You know, kind of like the way everyone on RedsZone feels about the Reds.

Didnt say I "hated" them I just think most OSU fans are obnoxious. The whole The Ohio State University thing gets under my skin a bit.

WMR
01-07-2007, 06:49 PM
Florida by 3. SEC represent it.

Heath
01-07-2007, 07:03 PM
20-9 OSU.

And Florida leads 9-7 at the end of the third quarter.

pedro
01-07-2007, 07:16 PM
Ohio State 35-17

RBA
01-07-2007, 10:18 PM
Florida 38 OSU 17

bucksfan
01-07-2007, 10:20 PM
27-17 Buckeyes. People complaining about Buckeye fans make me actually want to be pretty darn obnoxious (I am not typically FWIW). ;) ;)

dman
01-07-2007, 10:26 PM
OSU 42 Michigan 39, Oh wait, that already happened. After that game was played, it was hard for me to really get into this National Championship game. I feel that the Bucks win comfortably in this one.

On a side note, after seeing how handedly USC beat Michigan, I'm glad that the Bucks didn't have to face USC for the title. I hereby retract any negative stuff I've ever said about their football program and Pete Carroll as a coach.

guttle11
01-07-2007, 10:35 PM
THE Ohio State University 235

Losers (As long as they're not named "THE Ohio State University" they are losers) -1

Virginia Beach Reds
01-07-2007, 10:39 PM
31-24 Gators.

Spring~Fields
01-07-2007, 11:12 PM
OSU 42 Michigan 39, Oh wait, that already happened. After that game was played, it was hard for me to really get into this National Championship game.

You too? I thought that I was the only one.

After the Michigan game, coupled with the many days that have passed since then, this game seems just like an exhibition game or scrimmage to me, somehow a part of a different season. :dunno:

George Foster
01-08-2007, 01:04 AM
Florida 27 OSU 20

The SEC confirms the fact that it is the best sports conference...

Springfield Fan gives me major rep points:thumbup: We have a bet.

Roy Tucker
01-08-2007, 07:11 AM
Buckeyes, 34-24

max venable
01-08-2007, 07:34 AM
Only six people so far think the Gators will win. Here's my question: based on what? Not trying to be funny, I'd just like to hear your take on why you think Florida will win this game. Mostly, you're just giving the score...let's have some analysis.

Caveat Emperor
01-08-2007, 08:03 AM
Only six people so far think the Gators will win. Here's my question: based on what? Not trying to be funny, I'd just like to hear your take on why you think Florida will win this game. Mostly, you're just giving the score...let's have some analysis.

They're a talented group of kids with tons of team speed. They have an offense that is difficult to game against because it relies so much on misdirection and can burn you at any time with gadget plays. They play against some of the top defenses in the nation in the SEC, so you know they're ready to play against Ohio State.

On defense, they have speed at all positions at well. They should be adequately set to neutralize Ginn (because Ginn really does 2 things well -- WR screen and run the fly) and should be able to keep most of what happens in front of them. The question is if they can be physical between the trenches and if they can make the open-field tackles on the intermediate and short passing lanes.

This is a good Florida team. They don't just hand the SEC title out each year. Urban Meyer is a great coach. Plus, Florida is the underdog. They're playing with everything to prove. I expect them to come out ready to play and to take the game right to OSU.

GAC
01-08-2007, 08:10 AM
31-17 OSU

Why? Not because I'm an obnoxious Buckeye fan, but because Tressel is going to be throwing so many different defensive schemes (substitutions) at the Florida QB AND Florida's defense, as speedy and talented as it is, will wear down trying to cover OSU (Smith and receiving corp).

Gonzalez will have a solid game because they'll still be worried about guys like Ginn. ;)

NJReds
01-08-2007, 09:38 AM
OSU wins, 38-24

I'm not a fan of either team. But I thought from the beginning this year that OSU had the best talent, and I don't think there's a team in college football that can hang with them.

To the OSU fans...when OSU alums introduce themselves in those NFL lineups, why do they say "THE Ohio State University"? Is there another one?

Red Leader
01-08-2007, 09:38 AM
38-14 Ohio State. I would have given Florida a FG, but since their kicker sucks, I just couldn't do it.

I expect the first quarter to be a "feel your opponent out" quarter. Both teams will take shots early, but neither will connect. End of 1st quarter 3-0 Ohio State.

2nd quarter both teams will start to have some success. I look for OSU to score twice in the 2nd quarter. One off of a pass and one off of a run. Florida will score on a trick play or blown coverage play. Halftime: OSU 17-7.

The third quarter is where things will start getting ugly. OSU will make half time adjustments and Florida will be left behind. 2 more TD's for Ohio State, one on their opening drive of the 2nd half. Florida will score late in the 3rd quarter to pull closer, but the game really won't be close the whole way.

Ohio State is the best team in the country this year. There is no doubt about that at all, and there will be no doubts about that during or after this game.

Danny Serafini
01-08-2007, 09:48 AM
38-17 OSU. Florida will hang with them for a while, but in the end they're too mistake prone, and the Buckeyes will eat that up.

Spring~Fields
01-08-2007, 12:48 PM
Florida 27 OSU 20

The SEC confirms the fact that it is the best sports conference...

Springfield Fan gives me major rep points:thumbup: We have a bet.

Your sure that you want to do that now? :)

Don't forget that Ohio State won't be using a one armed center in this game like they did against Michigan. ;)

That Florida will actually have to earn the points that they get tonight. :devil:
Will twelve be enough to win? :evil:
This isn't Mickey, Mini and the seven dwarfs that they are playing tonight. :ughmamoru

http://users.frii.com/~nmetro/osu/media/battle_cry.mp3

WMR
01-08-2007, 01:36 PM
Only six people so far think the Gators will win. Here's my question: based on what? Not trying to be funny, I'd just like to hear your take on why you think Florida will win this game. Mostly, you're just giving the score...let's have some analysis.

Umm, Max, DUH!!! It's the SEC! ;)

Yeah team speed and all that jazz, that's the ticket! :D

Chip R
01-08-2007, 01:51 PM
THE Ohio State University 235

Losers (As long as they're not named "THE Ohio State University" they are losers) -1


Is that with regular-sized Tressel or mini-Tressel?

guttle11
01-08-2007, 02:26 PM
Umm, Max, DUH!!! It's the SEC! ;)

Yeah team speed and all that jazz, that's the ticket! :D

I'm not going to say Florida can't win, because I think they can, but there better be a lot more to them than speed. All I keep hearing is "Florida's fast"...well, that's just not going to get it done. Texas and Michigan are very fast as well.

To me, the whole game comes down to how well Ohio State executes. If they take care of the ball, and do pretty well on third down, they'll win. If they don't, Florida can win.

Conversely, If Florida turns the ball over a couple of times, the game could get real ugly in the second half.

max venable
01-08-2007, 05:45 PM
...and Ohio State is slow???

WMR
01-08-2007, 06:05 PM
...and Ohio State is slow???

They're not slow... the SEC is just that fast. ;)

jmcclain19
01-08-2007, 06:18 PM
On the way back from the Grand Canyon this morning, I passed a guy in a black stretch limo which had Gators flags on every window. Funny sight.

I think it was a sign

Gators 23, Buckeyes 20

NDRed
01-08-2007, 07:39 PM
21-28 Florida wins

Heath
01-08-2007, 07:39 PM
Wow - just saw the beginning of the pre-game. Someone forgot to tell Florida fans when game day was.

Matt700wlw
01-08-2007, 07:49 PM
OH

JaxRed
01-08-2007, 07:58 PM
I O

Virginia Beach Reds
01-08-2007, 08:04 PM
Percy Harvin. I think he has speed that OSU hasn't seen all season.

guttle11
01-08-2007, 08:13 PM
It's almost game time. I'm so pumped!

OH...

RedFanAlways1966
01-08-2007, 08:26 PM
As a lifelong Bucks fans I am nervous. I was very nervous when the Bucks played Miami in 2003 b/c they were big underdogs. I am nervous this year b/c they are favorites... and favorites seem to lose more often than they win the Nat'l Championship Game.

GO BUCKS!

HotCorner
01-08-2007, 08:33 PM
Osu 38
Uf 21

MrCinatit
01-08-2007, 08:35 PM
That was quick.

HumnHilghtFreel
01-08-2007, 08:37 PM
That was quick.

Yes, yes it was:)

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 08:39 PM
Nice return by Ginn. Dude is quick.

Florida would have also had a kick return for a TD had the OSU kicker not grabbed his facemask.

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 08:39 PM
Double post.

Gainesville Red
01-08-2007, 08:41 PM
That was quick.


..............and holding.

;) It's early. Florida's moving the ball.

MrCinatit
01-08-2007, 08:42 PM
This could turn into a shooting match.
And, naturally, I work tonight. Wonder if they have the TV set up in the break room?

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 08:43 PM
..............and holding.

;) It's early. Florida's moving the ball.

Pac-10 refs suck.

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 08:46 PM
Is it true Lou Holtz picked Notre Dame to win this game?;)

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 08:55 PM
The start of this game reminds me of the USC-Iowa Orange Bowl back in 2002. Iowa returned the opening kickoff 100 yards to take a 7-0 lead and everyone thought Iowa was going to destroy SC. Some feller named Carson Palmer led the Trojans right down the field and Justin Fargas ran one in from 4 or 5 yards out to tie the game at 7. SC never looked back and went on to win 38-17. Not saying this is what Florida will do...

jmcclain19
01-08-2007, 08:56 PM
Is it true Lou Holtz picked Notre Dame to win this game?;)

Lou's not even a real person anymore. You can almost see the marionette strings making his arms move.

When he was on the other night talking about Nick Saban going back to the SEC, instead of talking about Saban, or the Tide, he launched into a tear filled whinefest of why he never should have left the Jets all those years ago. I would say he's probably the worst College football commentator out there. By a mile.

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 08:59 PM
TD Florida, 14-7. UF's offense is dominating OSU's defense.

GAC
01-08-2007, 09:00 PM
TD called back. I thought he didn't get in. These refs are a trip! :rolleyes:

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 09:01 PM
Calls stands!?! Wow. That was a bad call.

GAC
01-08-2007, 09:01 PM
B-A-L-O-N-E-Y refs! These guys are ridiculous! :lol:

Gainesville Red
01-08-2007, 09:02 PM
Pretty sure he was down.

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 09:02 PM
B-A-L-O-N-E-Y refs! These guys are ridiculous! :lol:

I agree that the refs suck, but to be fair there was a holding that went uncalled on Ginn's TD return.

Virginia Beach Reds
01-08-2007, 09:04 PM
Lou's not even a real person anymore. You can almost see the marionette strings making his arms move.

When he was on the other night talking about Nick Saban going back to the SEC, instead of talking about Saban, or the Tide, he launched into a tear filled whinefest of why he never should have left the Jets all those years ago. I would say he's probably the worst College football commentator out there. By a mile.

I realize Holtz is old, but I like the old fella.

He is definitely not the worst. I would actually consider him better than Mark May on ESPN (and May is also quite good).

George Foster
01-08-2007, 09:05 PM
I started a thread, if a mod, wants to nuke it, that's fine with me. 2 TD's for Florida on 2 touches, has to be a first for OSU's defense this year.

Virginia Beach Reds
01-08-2007, 09:05 PM
T. Smith looks confused. OSU defense looks lethargic.

Where are the Wolverines when you need them???

GO BLUE

George Foster
01-08-2007, 09:07 PM
SEC speed kills....

GAC
01-08-2007, 09:07 PM
Slow it down Bucks. That's right - start running Pitt, mix it up, and collect yourselves with a nice drive.

Virginia Beach Reds
01-08-2007, 09:09 PM
THis first quarter is very uncharacteristic of a Tressel-lead team.

Silly penalties and odd play calling so far.

Best news for Gator fans is they front line is not as big as Michigan, but they are faster.

jmcclain19
01-08-2007, 09:10 PM
Calls stands!?! Wow. That was a bad call.

Bad call - absolutely, but it just sped up the inevitable. OSU isn't stopping Florida at all.

And Troy Smith seemingly can't get away from the speed of Florida's D-Line. Ted Ginn just limped off the field, and OSU has several costly penalties so far.

The Buckeyes better figure things out soon, this could turn into a thumpin'

George Foster
01-08-2007, 09:11 PM
This could get ugly

RBA
01-08-2007, 09:16 PM
That reverse was sweet.

GAC
01-08-2007, 09:17 PM
I should have went to work tonight! :lol:

I was afraid this might happen. 51 days off - the Bucks are rusty and just completely out of sync.

It could very well get very ugly.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 09:19 PM
I should have went to work tonight! :lol:

I was afraid this might happen. 51 days off - the Bucks are rusty and just completely out of sync.

I think Florida played thanksgiving weekend in the SEC championship game...right?, so they have only had off like 6 weeks. Still a long time off.

jmcclain19
01-08-2007, 09:22 PM
Sweet - Florida pulled out the old Maryland I formation to punch in the score.

3 possessions, 3 TDs

Reds Fanatic
01-08-2007, 09:23 PM
I think Florida played thanksgiving weekend in the SEC championship game...right?, so they have only had off like 6 weeks. Still a long time off.
Florida had 37 days off vs. the 51 days off for Ohio State.

Reds Fanatic
01-08-2007, 09:24 PM
Ohio State has a very bad history against the SEC in bowl games. They were 0 for 7 against the SEC in bowl games before tonight.

GAC
01-08-2007, 09:27 PM
Good to see Troy Smith smiling. There is plenty of time in this game boys.

TD Pittman!!!!

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 09:27 PM
21-14.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 09:28 PM
That was HUGE for OSU...they need stop now.

Gainesville Red
01-08-2007, 09:30 PM
Nice run.

GAC
01-08-2007, 09:31 PM
Florida had 37 days off vs. the 51 days off for Ohio State.

True. And I'm not trying to take anything away from Florida. OSU has yet to answer Urban's play calling on offensive. Defensive adjustments have to be made by OSU obviously.

But I think having that many days off, by either team, is just too much. And we're seeing that effect right now with OSU's performance... stupid penalties, giving up good field position, sluggish play. This, right now, is not the same OSU team I've watched all year.

Ginn on his way back in.

GAC
01-08-2007, 09:32 PM
O yds rushing and 11 yrds passing by OSU in the 1st quarter. Wow!

George Foster
01-08-2007, 09:34 PM
True. And I'm not trying to take anything away from Florida. OSU has yet to answer Urban's play calling on offensive. Defensive adjustments have to be made by OSU obviously.

But I think having that many days off, by either team, is just too much. And we're seeing that effect right now with OSU's performance... stupid penalties, giving up good field position, sluggish play. This, right now, is not the same OSU team I've watched all year.

Ginn on his way back in.

I agree, the college season starts like 2 weeks before the pro season does. It should not start until the Sat, after labor day, with the last game of the Season the Sat. after Thanksgiving, or even the Sat. after that. 30 days should be the MAX. time off.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 09:35 PM
Big first down by Florida. OSU's front line is a non issue so far.

Virginia Beach Reds
01-08-2007, 09:39 PM
I've never seen a recent OSU defense backpedaling and not on the offensive after the QB.

Genious playcalling so far by Meyer and again, the D looks really lethargic.

My wife, who is a Buck fan, has already given up. After what I have seen, I still see the bucks pulling it out in the 2nd half...late.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 09:40 PM
Big stop by OSU

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 09:41 PM
Mo has shifted.

Virginia Beach Reds
01-08-2007, 09:42 PM
The zebra's are missing some calls so far.

Last series for the Gators, they let the playclock get way past 0 and no flag.
Obvious hold on Ginn's run to begin the game.

Shouldn't happen in a game of this magnitude.

Reds Fanatic
01-08-2007, 09:47 PM
3 and out for OSU and again Florida starts with great field position.

Virginia Beach Reds
01-08-2007, 09:54 PM
Leak will make one critical error in this game that will either be a pick 6 or a fumble and rumble. He throws too many passes that will give his coaches gray hairs.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 09:58 PM
That kicker was 1 for 10 outside of 30 yards this year.....He just hit the biggest field goal of his life. There are PLENTY of high school kids that are better that that...1 for 10 is horrible.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 10:00 PM
You call that against Indiana, not Florida going for it on 4th

GAC
01-08-2007, 10:01 PM
These friggin refs gave the Gators a couple really nice spots when they were stopped short.... but not us?

George Foster
01-08-2007, 10:05 PM
You go for it on 4th at maybe mid field, not inside the 30 in the 1st half...very un-OSU like.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 10:06 PM
Oh my God he did it again......:laugh:

Gainesville Red
01-08-2007, 10:08 PM
Swarming.............Swarming.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 10:08 PM
What's the point spread?

Gainesville Red
01-08-2007, 10:09 PM
Ohio State by 7 1/2, I think. (You know I took that bet.)

GAC
01-08-2007, 10:09 PM
Ball stripped, recovered by Florida on the OSU 5 yd line.

This game is over as far as I'm concerned. :lol:

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 10:09 PM
USC-Oklahoma all over again.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 10:11 PM
Ohio State by 7 1/2, I think. (You know I took that bet.)

I did too!! the route is on.

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 10:12 PM
34-14. Wow.

jmcclain19
01-08-2007, 10:14 PM
This game is fast approaching change the channel land.

An absolute one sided affair.

GAC
01-08-2007, 10:14 PM
Our coverage guys pointing their fingers at each other and asking who had the coverage! Obviously no one fellows! ;)

34-14 at halftime.

A purely pitiful performance.

TaKe a knee Tressel. No more stupid gambles. Go in to half and TRY to figure things out (I hope).

jmcclain19
01-08-2007, 10:15 PM
What's the over/under on C-Bus rioting despite the OSU loss?

GAC
01-08-2007, 10:15 PM
.02 seconds left till half. Get ready for the Hail Mary!

61 total yds for OSU in the 1st half.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 10:15 PM
Everybody who has been saying all week that this game would end up being a blowout....well, you are right.

Sweater vest is conceding this game if he sticks to rushing three in the second half.

Spring~Fields
01-08-2007, 10:15 PM
Completely out played and out coached no question about it.

51 days to come up with the defense and offense, seems to have left the coaches void.

Florida is just too much for the rusty Buckeyes.

Tressel needs to toss in the towel before a bigger blood bath occurs.

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 10:17 PM
Our coverage guys pointing their fingers at each other and asking who had the coverage! Obviously no one fellows! ;)


Reminds me of USC-Oklahoma when OU offensive lineman were barking at each other because Lofa Tatupu was calling out their plays before they even ran them.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 10:18 PM
Florida has been in tough games all season. Besides the Michigan game has OSU been in a tough game or even down at half time?

I think this is another example of kids reading their own press clippings, and assuming they would show up and win.

MWM
01-08-2007, 10:18 PM
Who's calling the plays for the OSU offense? What are they thinking?

Spring~Fields
01-08-2007, 10:19 PM
TaKe a knee Tressel. No more stupid gambles.

He and his defensive coordinator should be completely embarrassed for the preparation and plans coming into this game.

The players had a fine season already and just met a better prepared team today.

redsfanfalcon
01-08-2007, 10:20 PM
Does anyone think that Fox is doing a lousy job of showing anything OSU...fans, cheerleaders, band, etc? I know OSU hasn't done much, but all they are showing is Florida this, Florida that.
I hope they shake the rust off in the 2nd half.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 10:20 PM
Everybody who has been saying all week that this game would end up being a blowout....well, you are right.

Sweater vest is conceding this game if he sticks to rushing three in the second half.

He thought he would give Leaf time to throw and throw interceptions...has not happened yet.

Spring~Fields
01-08-2007, 10:21 PM
Who's calling the plays for the OSU offense? What are they thinking?

Shades of their play calling against Penn and Texas last year.

Tressel out thinking himself relapse.

Roy Tucker
01-08-2007, 10:21 PM
Holy cats.

Big hole to climb out of for the Bucks. Play-calling is atrocious and Florida's offense is just running rampant.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 10:22 PM
Does anyone think that Fox is doing a lousy job of showing anything OSU...fans, cheerleaders, band, etc? I know OSU hasn't done much, but all they are showing is Florida this, Florida that.
I hope they shake the rust off in the 2nd half.Fox producers would rather show their audience fans in the stands cheering as opposed to sitting on their hands, no?

By the way, the OSU band has not lacked publicity this week.

MWM
01-08-2007, 10:23 PM
Well, OSU's defense was never that great to begin with. But they're playing such a soft zone, they're leaving a huge opening between 5-10 yard that Leak is sitting there throwing to wide open receivers who are just running across this area. He's making it look easy.

If OSU's offense was playing even decent, this would be a close game right now. I'm not surprised to see Florida winning, but I can't believe how poorly the OSU offense is playing. They're better than this. Much better. Florida's defense is good, but this is as much about OSU as it is them.

guttle11
01-08-2007, 10:23 PM
Who kidnapped Tressel and put Cooper in a Tressel mask?

Ugh.

MWM
01-08-2007, 10:24 PM
That seems about right. This looks exactly like a Cooper coached team playing Michigan.

They probably have no chance as it is. Too big a hole to get out of. But if Ginn doesn't playin teh second half, it's not even worth watching.

WMR
01-08-2007, 10:24 PM
Fox producers would rather show their audience fans in the stands cheering as opposed to sitting on their hands, no?

By the way, the OSU band has not lacked publicity this week.

Blimpie this will be us next season!!

Spring~Fields
01-08-2007, 10:24 PM
What's the point spread?

IT AIN'T Enough!!!!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 10:25 PM
He thought he would give Leaf time to throw and throw interceptions...has not happened yet.That philosophy hasn't really worked much this year...but to each his own, I guess.

Auburn blitzed Leak mercilessly and he started to make mistakes.

Reds Freak
01-08-2007, 10:26 PM
I knew Ohio State was going to have a tough time against Florida's defense. But I never thought that Florida's offense would be so dominant. What do they average a game? 21 points? I've been an Ohio State fan all my life but have only lived in Columbus the last few years. I find myself almost glad that Florida has done this in the first half after everyone in Columbus ordered their 2007 National Champions T-shirts after the Michigan game. The majority of Ohio State fans up here have such a warped view of reality and their football team, it's absurd. I just hope everyone keeps their sanity tonight if this game continues as it is. As long as my house isn't touched.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 10:26 PM
Blimpie this will be us next season!!Only if Mike Archer accepts the head coach job at NC State...but I love your optomism.

MWM
01-08-2007, 10:27 PM
That fumble followed by the TD was the nail in the coffin. 13 points can be overcome with one stop and a good drive. 20 points is too much. You basically have to score on every possession and not allow then to score at all.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 10:28 PM
I knew Ohio State was going to have a tough time against Florida's defense. But I never thought that Florida's offense would be so dominant. What do they average a game? 21 points? I've been an Ohio State fan all my life but have only lived in Columbus the last few years. I find myself almost glad that Florida has done this in the first half after everyone in Columbus ordered their 2007 National Champions T-shirts after the Michigan game. The majority of Ohio State fans up here have such a warped view of reality and their football team, it's absurd. I just hope everyone keeps their sanity tonight if this game continues as it is. As long as my house isn't touched.Yep, but they averaged those points against some pretty stout defenses within the conference--and Florida State's defense was not nearly as bad as their offense.

RedFanAlways1966
01-08-2007, 10:34 PM
OSU's offense line is getting owned by the UF D-line.

The OSU coaches are getting owned by the UF coaches.

I want to be mad at the OSU defense, but always tough when the opposing team gets the ball numerous times to start their drives on your side of the 50. Bad kicking/punting not helping matters... and an o-line that cannot make blocks on 3rd-and-1 and (4th-and-1... punt!).

Oh well. :bang:

StillFunkyB
01-08-2007, 10:35 PM
This is disgusting (because I'm a Bucks fan)

Hats off to the Gators. They brought it.

Spring~Fields
01-08-2007, 10:37 PM
I was afraid this might happen. 51 days off - the Bucks are rusty and just completely out of sync.


We saw the same thing hurt Michigan too, that long layoff. Both Michigan and Ohio State looked and looks nothing like they were.

LoganBuck
01-08-2007, 10:37 PM
My $.02, this looks really bad. But I think that we should not underscore the lack of Ted Ginn Jr.'s presence. The other recievers can normally work against one on one coverage or zones with the safeties deeper. Ted Ginn's abscence removes the need for deep safety play. I cringed when Tressel went for it on the fourth down, but the team really needed a spark and Chris Wells had not been stopped all year. In retrospect it looks like something silly that Charlie Weiss would do.

OSU defense looking really poor. Why is James Laurinitis being forced to cover Percy Harvin one on one? I can't help but think the coaches underestimated Florida's speed and most importantly their skill. Ohio State has given up 73 points over the last 6 quarters. Chris Leak is an average quarterback, and he is just being allowed to hit that underneath stuff at will. The lack of quality play from the safety position is just killing Ohio State.

Florida has been fantastic, and their offense has been especially good.

I am not the slightest bit upset right now, because quite frankly Florida has just been flat out better.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 10:44 PM
OSU needs a stop and a quick score.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 10:44 PM
The Auburn blocked punt against Florida won the season's biggest "Game Changing Moment?" That wasn't even the biggest moment within THAT GAME.

The biggest play was when Leak's incomplete pass was ruled a pump fake/fumble. That call sealed the Auburn victory and ended up being the only blemish on Florida's record.

By the way, Auburn should be ineligible by virtue of their inability to decide on a mascot over the last 100 years.

Now back to our regular scheduled programming.

LoganBuck
01-08-2007, 10:45 PM
One other thing Smith is being asked to hold the ball too long. The plays are taking to long to develop. OSU needs to move to some shorter passes to open some things up a little. Running the ball effectively would also be nice.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 10:46 PM
How can a team so good have such a poor kicking game.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 10:46 PM
I guess that Florida's punter just inheirited the Kervorka from their kicker....

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 10:48 PM
How can a team so good have such a poor kicking game.In all fairness, the entire Florida special teams were a mess under Ron Zook. It will take some time to undo the problems.

Reds Fanatic
01-08-2007, 10:51 PM
The Florida defensive line has just manhandled the OSU offensive line.

LoganBuck
01-08-2007, 10:55 PM
Ginn is done for the game, he is on crutches no shoulder pads.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 10:55 PM
Half way through the third might be a tad early to be letting the air out of the ball..

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 10:55 PM
Let's see if he can punt for a first down this time...

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 10:57 PM
Turnovers and penalties have been Florida's achilles heels all season long...

George Foster
01-08-2007, 10:57 PM
Time is running out for OSU...they need 3 TD's, and hold Florida scoreless in the 2nd half.....not happening.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:03 PM
The Heisman Trophy has not been to kind to the past 7 or 8 winners in their Bowl games...this one included.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 11:04 PM
Smith better watch his throws...He is getting extremely careless.

LoganBuck
01-08-2007, 11:05 PM
OSU has abandoned the running game and without Ginn, Florida is all over them.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:05 PM
Hey blimpie

That Kentucky game in Gainsville is looking better and better.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 11:06 PM
The Heisman Trophy has not been to kind to the past 7 or 8 winners in their Bowl games...this one included.Ironically, Florida's Danny Wuerffel might be the lone exception.

jmcclain19
01-08-2007, 11:07 PM
We saw the same thing hurt Michigan too, that long layoff. Both Michigan and Ohio State looked and looks nothing like they were.

Every college team has a long layoff before their bowl game. As of right now, Jan 8th, 2007, it's a fact of life in the college game. Using that right now is simply an excuse to why OSU is getting pounded.

The Big Ten was mighty weak this year. And Michigan & OSU are showing why.

Reds4Life
01-08-2007, 11:07 PM
Funny, this poll seems to be missing the "Florida obliterates OSU" option.

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 11:08 PM
The Heisman Trophy has not been to kind to the past 7 or 8 winners in their Bowl games...this one included.

Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart were fantastic in their bowl games.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 11:08 PM
Hey blimpie

That Kentucky game in Gainsville is looking better and better.Are we talking football?

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:09 PM
Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart?

Bush was shut down by Texas, but you are right about Leinart.

LoganBuck
01-08-2007, 11:10 PM
Well time for bed.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:11 PM
Are we talking football?


Ya, we played them pretty tough. We held them to 26 points in Gainsville.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 11:14 PM
Ya, we played them pretty tough. We held them to 26 points in Gainsville.Yep...and that was really all in one half.

Kentucky's defense will (again) be its shortcoming in 2007.

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 11:14 PM
Bush was shut down by Texas, but you are right about Leinart.

Bush had 279 total yards and a TD vs Texas.

Dom Heffner
01-08-2007, 11:16 PM
Every college team has a long layoff before their bowl game. As of right now, Jan 8th, 2007, it's a fact of life in the college game. Using that right now is simply an excuse to why OSU is getting pounded.


If this game were played in December, it wouldn't have been close.

Two months is an awfully long time to sit still. Can you imagine the World Series being played in December after both teams clinched their league championships? It wouldn't be the same two teams.

I don't think it's an excuse, I think there is some reality to it. It definitely doesn't help the team that's favored, that's for sure.

I love both these teams being a transplanted Ohioan in Tampa, so I have no bias. I just think the college bowl system is one of the strangest things in all of sports. Just bizarre.

One of the many reasons I've never gotten into it.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:17 PM
Bush had 279 total yards and a TD vs Texas.

I read the wrong year and the wrong Bush...my bad.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 11:17 PM
That was nearly an incredible play on special teams.

Yachtzee
01-08-2007, 11:18 PM
I would have liked to have seen a better performance out of OSU. They definitely look like they checked out after Ginn ran that first kickoff for a TD. Oh well, maybe they'll come back now that I'm not watching the game anymore.

Regardless of whether you think it's an excuse or not, 50 days off between games is way too many. College Football needs to be wrapped up by Jan. 1. So if you're Tressel and OSU, do you start pushing for a playoff now too?

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:19 PM
Yep...and that was really all in one half.

Kentucky's defense will (again) be its shortcoming in 2007.

I disagree, only lost 2 seniors on defense. Started 7 Freshman, and Sophomores. 2 juniors.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 11:20 PM
If this game were played in December, it wouldn't have been close.

Two months is an awfully long time to sit still. Can you imagine the World Series being played in December after both teams clinched their league championships? It wouldn't be the same two teams.

I don't think it's an excuse, I think there is some reality to it. It definitely doesn't help the team that's favored, that's for sure.

I love both these teams being a transplanted Ohioan in Tampa, so I have no bias. I just think the college bowl system is one of the strangest things in all of sports. Just bizarre.

One of the many reasons I've never gotten into it.Spare me the life. The net result is that OSU "sat" for two weeks longer than did Florida.

Forget the 51 days--you are saying that two "extra" weeks of rest caused this debacle?

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 11:22 PM
I disagree, only lost 2 seniors on defense. Started 7 Freshman, and Sophomores. 2 juniors.I've got no problem with the defensive personnel--just the Coordinator, his schemes, and his overall lack of ability to make in-game adjustments.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:22 PM
I would have liked to have seen a better performance out of OSU. They definitely look like they checked out after Ginn ran that first kickoff for a TD. Oh well, maybe they'll come back now that I'm not watching the game anymore.

Regardless of whether you think it's an excuse or not, 50 days off between games is way too many. College Football needs to be wrapped up by Jan. 1. So if you're Tressel and OSU, do you start pushing for a playoff now too?

Florida was off over a month as well. It's the coaches job to keep them ready. Why not play a couple of inter-squad games under the lights. Coaches are so afraid of getting someone "hurt" they allow their team to get stale.

GAC
01-08-2007, 11:23 PM
Florida backs have simply shut down the OSU receivers. Smith is trying to force the ball alot of times.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:23 PM
Smith is 4-13.....how much money has he lost tonight? It's sad but true. He's a great guy.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 11:25 PM
Third down conversions are all you need to see in this game to learn the story:

OSU 1-8
UF 9-14

That, and "disproportional layoffs" I suppose.

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 11:27 PM
Troy Smith had a fine, fine season but I still say Colt Brennan should have won the Heisman.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:28 PM
Troy Smith had a fine, fine season but I still say Colt Brennan should have won the Heisman.

His he the Hawaii QB?

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:31 PM
There is a lot of happy people in Ann Arbor tonight.

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 11:31 PM
Somebody wearing silver had better start playing defense or this one is gonna get fugly.

There is still a whole quarter left and the Buckeye defense looks: 1) indifferent 2) exahusted 3) bewildered 4) All of the above

GAC
01-08-2007, 11:31 PM
And remember.... 7 of OSU's 14 pts came on the first play of the game (Ginn).

This OSU team (and coaching staff) is simply shell shocked.

"Thank You Sir, Can I Have Another?" :lol:

Dom Heffner
01-08-2007, 11:32 PM
Spare me the life. The net result is that OSU "sat" for two weeks longer than did Florida.

Forget the 51 days--you are saying that two "extra" weeks of rest caused this debacle?


Ask yourself this: Would the Buckeyes have played this way back in November?

Ever heard of momentum? Ever heard of being hot? Why don't we play the game in June?

Happens all the time. Look at the Colts last year. They were a completely different team after they clinched so early. Completely different.

I understand Florida had the same time off minus a few weeks, but 51 days is a long time not to play football.

I think the advantage goes to the underdog here, I really do.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:33 PM
OSU has "called it in" when the guy who never makes his field goals, made 2 decent size field goals for Florida.

Spring~Fields
01-08-2007, 11:36 PM
OSU has abandoned the running game and without Ginn, Florida is all over them.

They did that from the start, when they should have came with a balanced offensive plan.

We all know that even bad teams do better than Ohio State has tonight.

OnBaseMachine
01-08-2007, 11:36 PM
His he the Hawaii QB?

Yes.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:38 PM
The Athletic director at Florida has to be the smartest guy in America.

MWM
01-08-2007, 11:38 PM
Florida backs have simply shut down the OSU receivers. Smith is trying to force the ball alot of times.

Well, when they're getting massive pressure on the QB without having to blitz, that means they have 5 DBs only having to cover for about 3 seconds. There's not a damn thing Smith could have done about it. As soon as the Buckeyes had to abandon the run, the game was over. And losing Ginn just added to it as it meant the DBs no longer had to worry about a deep threat. OSU coaches were about as bad as you could be this game. This one's on them. So much for Tressel the genius coach.

About everything they could have done poorly tonight, they did. Hell, even the punter was terrible tonight.

GAC
01-08-2007, 11:38 PM
41-14

I'm glad somebody is getting some sleep (on the field and sidelines).

I'm going to join them. ;)

Spring~Fields
01-08-2007, 11:38 PM
Ask yourself this: Would the Buckeyes have played this way back in November?

but 51 days is a long time not to play football.



Like starting a whole new season. Teams and players stay sharp by playing.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:39 PM
Troy Smith had a fine, fine season but I still say Colt Brennan should have won the Heisman.

Got absolutely NO RESPECT from any college football outlets...:thumbdown

Blimpie
01-08-2007, 11:42 PM
Ask yourself this: Would the Buckeyes have played this way back in November?

Ever heard of momentum? Ever heard of being hot? Why don't we play the game in June?

Happens all the time. Look at the Colts last year. They were a completely different team after they clinched so early. Completely different.

I understand Florida had the same time off minus a few weeks, but 51 days is a long time not to play football.

I think the advantage goes to the underdog here, I really do.By any stretch of the imagination, I have no idea what you are talking about. You could play this game again tomorrow and the outcome would be the same. This was a complete dismantling of a team that you witnessed tonight.

Don't feel bad, because I have been there as well. I flew across the country exactly eleven years ago to attend the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. It was my alma mater versus Nebraska. There I sat, in Sun Devil Stadium, with one of my best friends--who just so happened to be a Nebraska fan.

Florida entered that game 12-0 and was outmatched from the get go. That Nebraska team I watched was the single-most dominant team I have ever witnessed in person. Long night, I can assure you.

Here's my point, I thought that Florida was the best team on the field until the game started. After about 10 minutes, I couldn't wait to get out of that stadium. I have never--not once--tried to make any excuses for the way my team performed that night. Osborne took Spurrier to school that night.

Tonight, Tressel was the one sitting in the corner wearing the dunce cap...but you are trying to explain this game away due to "layoffs" and "underdog momentums."

You really should be ashamed of yourself for uttering such ridiculous nonsense.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:44 PM
Ask yourself this: Would the Buckeyes have played this way back in November?

Ever heard of momentum? Ever heard of being hot? Why don't we play the game in June?

Happens all the time. Look at the Colts last year. They were a completely different team after they clinched so early. Completely different.

I understand Florida had the same time off minus a few weeks, but 51 days is a long time not to play football.

I think the advantage goes to the underdog here, I really do.

So your saying that if both teams got the same time off....36 days, this would be a totally different game? This is dominance, pure and simple by a better football team.

BoydsOfSummer
01-08-2007, 11:46 PM
Wow. Has the OL blocked anybody in this game yet? Impressive, impressive game from the Gators.

johngalt
01-08-2007, 11:47 PM
This is the most awesome national title game I have ever watched.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:48 PM
If I was voting tomorrow:

1) Florida

2) Boise State....no doubt!

3) LSU

4) Louisville

5) USC

6) OSU

7) doesn't really matter after this

I edited this...I put LSU twice...oops

remdog
01-08-2007, 11:53 PM
If I was voting tomorrow:

1) Florida

2) Boise State....no doubt!

3) LSU

4) Louisville

5) OSU

6) Michigan

7) doesn't really matter after this

I edited this...I put LSU twice...oops

I'd drop OSU below #2 but Boise State wouldn't be #2, USC would. LSU #3, .......

Rem

Dom Heffner
01-08-2007, 11:54 PM
So your saying that if both teams got the same time off....36 days, this would be a totally different game?

No.

If you are destroying people- like the Buckeyes were- the worst thing that can happen to you is taking time off. Rest is not good when you have momentum. Two weeks? Maybe it doesn't affect it, but 2 months? My dear, that's a lifetime in sports.

So that team that was beating everybody all year long is now awful? Shellshocked?

If they played the week after beating Michigan, you think this would have happened? The Florida Gators would have walzted in and spanked their tail?

It's no excuse, it's reality. If I am winning, I want to keep things rolling as they are. I don't want to take of 7 weeks, that's for sure. How do you keep up the intensity that long? You don't.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:55 PM
At this point, the coaches should let everyone play to say they got to play in the National Championship Game. They all deserve it.

George Foster
01-08-2007, 11:57 PM
No.

If you are destroying people- like the Buckeyes were- the worst thing that can happen to you is taking time off. Rest is not good when you have momentum. Two weeks? Maybe it doesn't affect it, but 2 months? My dear, that's a lifetime in sports.

So that team that was beating everybody all year long is now awful? Shellshocked?

It's no excuse, it's reality. If I am winning, I want to keep things rolling as they are. i don't want to take of 7 weeks, that's for sure. How do you keep up the intensity that long? You don't.

That's all true, but even the worse bowl games had 3-4 weeks off. That's college football.

BoydsOfSummer
01-08-2007, 11:57 PM
Congrats Gators. That was one heller of an ass-whipping.

Spring~Fields
01-08-2007, 11:59 PM
Congrats Gators. That was one heller of an ass-whipping.

I'll second that ;)

Stats say that it might have even been worse.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/boxscore;_ylt=AsfkotZ9CNBaDeJQqm_u3ngcvrYF?gid=200 701080033

TOTAL NET YARDS 372 82

George Foster
01-09-2007, 12:01 AM
I'll second that ;)

You owe me points baby!!!!!:beerme: :beerme: :thumbup:

Just received them....you paid your bet...your the man!

RBA
01-09-2007, 12:02 AM
Florida 38 OSU 17


Close enough?

Blimpie
01-09-2007, 12:03 AM
No.

If you are destroying people- like the Buckeyes were- the worst thing that can happen to you is taking time off. Rest is not good when you have momentum. Two weeks? Maybe it doesn't affect it, but 2 months? My dear, that's a lifetime in sports.

So that team that was beating everybody all year long is now awful? Shellshocked?

If they played the week after beating Michigan, you think this would have happened? The Florida Gators would have walzted in and spanked their tail?

It's no excuse, it's reality. If I am winning, I want to keep things rolling as they are. I don't want to take of 7 weeks, that's for sure. How do you keep up the intensity that long? You don't.Dom:

You are better than this. I promise that if you go to bed tonight, the sun WILL, in fact, rise in the East tomorrow.

This team of yours was just held to 82 yards of total offense through four quarters, and you are making ridiculous excuses.

I guarantee it: If you have the guts to read the Buckeye players' comments after the game--not one of them will be carrying the company line that you are trying to carry. To a man, they will admit that the better team won--without trying to qualify it.

Please just stop.

Reds Fanatic
01-09-2007, 12:03 AM
Congrats to the Gators. A totally dominating performance tonight.

max venable
01-09-2007, 12:03 AM
That was a complete butt-kicking. Florida deserved to win.

Congrats to the Gators. Sure didn't see that coming.

Go Bucks! Great season!

MWM
01-09-2007, 12:05 AM
Blimpie, I don't think Dom's a Buckeye fan. We've talked OSU football on this site quite a bit and he's never once posted. I'm not saying I completely agree with him, but you're turing this in to something it's not.

Dom Heffner
01-09-2007, 12:06 AM
Don't feel bad, because I have been there as well.

I don't like the Buckeyes anymore than the Gators. I couldn't care less who wins it to be honest. i have no stake in it at all.


You really should be ashamed of yourself for uttering such ridiculous nonsense.

It isn't nonsense. If this game were played in November, it could have been a totally different game.

I'm not making excuses for the Buckeyes- they got beat tonight. But the fact remains that they beat the tar out of the nation this year and the worst thing that can happen to a team is to take a few months off when you are rolling like they were. It happens.

I live in Florida and am a Gators fan, so I'm not sure how I'm biased for Ohio State. I was torn over who to root for to be honest.

I can just see how this could happen to a team. The underdog has an advantage in mindset here.

Blimpie
01-09-2007, 12:06 AM
Congrats to the Gators. A totally dominating performance tonight.How about the same to the SEC?

SEC Bowl Record 6-3
Big Ten Record 2-5

George Foster
01-09-2007, 12:06 AM
Who wants to bet that Boise St. will finish 2nd in the polls tomorrow?

George Foster
01-09-2007, 12:09 AM
How about the same to the SEC?

SEC Bowl Record 6-3
Big Ten Record 2-5

A weak conference hurt OSU in my opinion. They only had 1 really hard game and that was at home against Michigan.

Blimpie
01-09-2007, 12:09 AM
Dom:

Okay, I apologize for assuming that you were an OSU fan. But--for the life of me--I cannot come to grips with what you are saying as a frequent observer of the game.

If you don't like the Buckeyes, why would you be so reluctant to give credit where credit is due? That's what I cannot get.

BuckeyeRed27
01-09-2007, 12:10 AM
No excuses in that one.

Would have been a very different game in the last 4 minutes of the 2nd quarter played out differently though. Not getting that 4th down and then fumbling on the 5 yard line...absoultely killer.

westofyou
01-09-2007, 12:11 AM
Like starting a whole new season. Teams and players stay sharp by playing.

But it allowed time for that centers arm to heal right?

Dom Heffner
01-09-2007, 12:13 AM
This team of yours was just held to 82 yards of total offense through four quarters, and you are making ridiculous excuses.


Blimpie- I own two Gators sweatshirts. I own nothing of the Buckeyes. If you live in Florida you either like the Gators or Seminoles, an trust me, I ain't an FSU fan.

If you can find one post I've made in anothe Buckeye thread, I'll give you rep points for every post you've made in this one.

I just know going into this that the Buckeyes were the better team, and not playing 51 days couldn't have helped their momentum. Geesh, they were tearing people up and then they do this?

Obviously Tressel didn't have them ready to play tonight, but man, I've played sports before and I know that time off can be an enemy, especially being such a favorite.

But you are correct- good teams should come ready to play and the Buckeyes didn't do that.

While that is true, I can't see this happening back in November. No way.

George Foster
01-09-2007, 12:15 AM
Has anybody noticed how many more people voted for Florida to win comfortably??? thanks for voting AFTER the game...:thumbdown

BuckeyeRed27
01-09-2007, 12:17 AM
Ohio State always has about 3 years off between Michigan and the bowl game.....hasn't mattered too much the last 4 years. What mattered tonight was poor execution and game planning in the 1st quater and a disasterous end to the 1st half.

Caveat Emperor
01-09-2007, 12:17 AM
Ask yourself this: Would the Buckeyes have played this way back in November?

They did play this way back in November -- their defense was listless against Michigan too.

They combined that poor defensive performance with an offense that wasn't prepared for the strength and speed of the Florida defense and it was a recipe for disaster. Losing Ginn didn't do OSU any favors, admittedly.

Florida's defense exposed Troy Smith and Urban Meyer outcoached Jim Tressel. Plain and simple.

Reds Fanatic
01-09-2007, 12:17 AM
A weak conference hurt OSU in my opinion. They only had 1 really hard game and that was at home against Michigan.
I agree with that the SEC was the best conference top to bottom in football this year. The Big Ten outside of Ohio State and Michigan was mediocre this year.

Blimpie
01-09-2007, 12:18 AM
Blimpie- I own two Gators sweatshirts. I own nothing of the Buckeyes. If you live in Florida you either like the Gators or Seminoles, an trust me, I ain't an FSU fan.

If you can find one post I've made in anothe Buckeye thread, I'll give you rep points for every post you've made in this one.

I just know going into this that the Buckeyes were the better team, and not playing 51 days couldn't have helped their momentum. Geesh, they were tearing people up and then they do this?

Obviously Tressel didn't have them ready to play tonight, but man, I've played sports before and I know that time off can be an enemy, especially being such a favorite.

But you are correct- good teams should come ready to play and the Buckeyes didn't do that.

While that is true, I can't see this happening back in November. No way.I am sorry that I was making you out to be a crazed Buckeye fan. By your position, I just automatically assumed that was your predisposition.

We'll have to just agree to disagree on this one.

George Foster
01-09-2007, 12:20 AM
4-14 for 35 yards....I feel sorry for Smith. He lost a ton of money tonight.

I was for my SEC, but Smith is a true gentleman...he deserved a big game. I hope he does not go down in the draft too much.

GAC
01-09-2007, 12:23 AM
So... does the loser of the BCS Championship game automatically assigned the #2 spot in the final rankings?

OSU definitely played like #2 :evil:

George Foster
01-09-2007, 12:25 AM
So... does the loser of the BCS Championship game automatically assigned the #2 spot in the final rankings?

OSU definitely played like #2 :evil:

NO! Boise St.....no doubt about it. If they get overlooked it will be a travesty.

Mutaman
01-09-2007, 12:25 AM
I agree with that the SEC was the best conference top to bottom in football this year. The Big Ten outside of Ohio State and Michigan was mediocre this year.

Cap 1 Bowl:

Wisconsin 17 Arkansas 14.

Outback Bowl:

Penn State 20 Tennesse 10.

duh_vinci
01-09-2007, 12:26 AM
Muta has a point.

George Foster
01-09-2007, 12:26 AM
Cap 1 Bowl:

Wisconsin 17 Arkansas 14.

Outback Bowl:

Penn State 20 Tennesse 10.


your point is??

Reds Fanatic
01-09-2007, 12:28 AM
I forgot about Wisconsin. They did have a good team this year. Penn State I would still say was a ok team but not great.

RBA
01-09-2007, 12:28 AM
Has anybody noticed how many more people voted for Florida to win comfortably??? thanks for voting AFTER the game...:thumbdown

I think there was 8 of us before the game started.

traderumor
01-09-2007, 12:30 AM
It would be wise in a case like this to say Florida is not as good as they played tonight, nor is Ohio State as bad as they were made to look. Any posturing by a UF fan or other observer would be disingenuous as any one beside Urban Meyer's mother that predicted this outcome probably also sees pink elephants and blue bunnies knocking at their back door right now. Way to go UF, talk about picking the right night to play a perfect half of football and making it stick.

In a game so overwhelmingly lopsided, there isn't much room for analysis, and this is not an excuse, but I think that Tressel may have gameplanned to really feature Teddy Ginn tonight. That is strictly a hunch, but it is really the only thing I can come up with to explain the fact that they had absolutely no answer on O tonight. The only other thing I noticed was that UF must have done something on D that was not accounted for in prepping the Oline. Not having seen them play one game, I have no idea how the D normally schemes, but the OLine had absolutely no clue how to block them, and I can't think it all had to with "speed." They had to do something that confused everybody. But far be it from the announcers to give any pointers. I wouldn't want to listen to that trio ever again. They had nothing to add and were making nothing more than basic observations that I was making from my couch.

MWM
01-09-2007, 12:31 AM
I realize OSU just got pummeled tonight, but let's be realistic. Boise State would get demolished by the Buckeyes, or by Michigan, or BY USC, or LSU. I love the Boise State stroy as much as the next guy. And I have a real soft spot for Idaho because I lived there for two years and my dad and generations before my dad were born there. But they couldn't play with any of the other top 5 teams realistically.

dsmith421
01-09-2007, 12:32 AM
Just the single most pathetic, flat, awful performance I've ever seen. I'm completely embarassed to be an Ohioan and a Buckeye fan right now.

And it has to be a former St. X coach, too. Just salt in the wound.

Dom Heffner
01-09-2007, 12:32 AM
We'll have to just agree to disagree on this one.

It's all good, Blimpie. No worries.

traderumor
01-09-2007, 12:38 AM
Just the single most pathetic, flat, awful performance I've ever seen. I'm completely embarassed to be an Ohioan and a Buckeye fan right now.

And it has to be a former St. X coach, too. Just salt in the wound.

C'mon, man, that performance had everything to do with UF playing a perfect half of football, then turning the D loose in the second half. I am a huge Buckeye fan, don't miss a game, but what would you be embarrassed about? Did you give the key scouting report that the Buckeyes used to prepare for the game?

Sea Ray
01-09-2007, 12:38 AM
In a game so overwhelmingly lopsided, there isn't much room for analysis, and this is not an excuse, but I think that Tressel may have gameplanned to really feature Teddy Ginn tonight. That is strictly a hunch, but it is really the only thing I can come up with to explain the fact that they had absolutely no answer on O tonight. The only other thing I noticed was that UF must have done something on D that was not accounted for in prepping the Oline.

Tressel should have gameplanned power running between the tackles. Putting Smith back there in that shotgun just made him mincemeat for the speedy FL DEs.

What the O-line didn't account for was Florida's speed. You don't see that in the Big Ten.

Mutaman
01-09-2007, 12:38 AM
I forgot about Wisconsin. They did have a good team this year. Penn State I would still say was a ok team but not great.


Wisconsin goes 12-1, win a bowl game, have one of the best defenses in the country, and they'll probably go down in the polls. Penn State got really better as the year went on, a very tough team at years end.

Hey OSU fans, I hate to pile on, but your basketall team is going down too against the Bagers tomorrow night. Could be a tough week for the Buckeyes.

George Foster
01-09-2007, 12:39 AM
Tressel should have gameplanned power running between the tackles. Putting Smith back there in that shotgun just made him mincemeat for the speedy FL DEs.

What the O-line didn't account for was Florida's speed. You don't see that in the Big Ten.

you can't prepare for speed either. The better football team won the game.

traderumor
01-09-2007, 12:40 AM
Hey OSU fans, I hate to pile on, No you don't ;)

Mutaman
01-09-2007, 12:43 AM
What the O-line didn't account for was Florida's speed. You don't see that in the Big Ten.

While I must admit a certain satisfaction in seeing OSU get totally embarressed in front of the entire country, the down side is we'll now continue to hear that old saw about the SEC's "speed" for annother decade. I'm not sure it was worth it.

Mutaman
01-09-2007, 12:45 AM
No you don't ;)

Sorry, you're right. :)

Sea Ray
01-09-2007, 12:46 AM
While I must admit a certain satisfaction in seeing OSU get totally embarressed in front of the entire country, the down side is we'll now continue to hear that old saw about the SEC's "speed" for annother decade. I'm not sure it was worth it.

People often don't want to hear the truth, but if it makes you feel any better the SEC doesn't have a monopoly on speed. USC made Michigan look like plodders a week ago.

traderumor
01-09-2007, 12:46 AM
you can't prepare for speed either. The better football team won the game.I don't know about speed, because there were just guys going unblocked all night, which tells me they had Ohio State confused for some reason. The one play that sticks out is Alex Boone taking one step inside while a DL lined up off his shoulder pad goes unabated to the QB. That is a sign of confusion and/or miscommunication and had nothing to do with speed. And there were many times that guys were just going in untouched, let go by the Oline. I may never know, but they were confusing the line somehow.

dsmith421
01-09-2007, 12:48 AM
C'I am a huge Buckeye fan, don't miss a game, but what would you be embarrassed about?

Uh, I thought I explained that. A lackluster, passive, absolutely gutless performance, including that of the so-called best player in college football.

Did OSU blitz once in the first half?

RBA
01-09-2007, 12:49 AM
Nobody needs to be embarrass for getting to a championship game.

traderumor
01-09-2007, 12:49 AM
While I must admit a certain satisfaction in seeing OSU get totally embarressed in front of the entire country, the down side is we'll now continue to hear that old saw about the SEC's "speed" for annother decade. I'm not sure it was worth it.Anyone with any sports common sense knows it was just one of those nights that teams and their fans dream of--a perfect game played by your team to blow the other one off the field in a big game.

Caveat Emperor
01-09-2007, 12:51 AM
I don't know about speed, because there were just guys going unblocked all night, which tells me they had Ohio State confused for some reason. The one play that sticks out is Alex Boone taking one step inside while a DL lined up off his shoulder pad goes unabated to the QB. That is a sign of confusion and/or miscommunication and had nothing to do with speed. And there were many times that guys were just going in untouched, let go by the Oline. I may never know, but they were confusing the line somehow.

Meyer had an answer for everything OSU did on both sides of the ball. Tressel made no adjustments during the game and his team looked like they'd never watched a minute of film on the Florida offense.

Tressel got out-coached, and the results were plain as day on the field.

traderumor
01-09-2007, 12:54 AM
Uh, I thought I explained that. A lackluster, passive, absolutely gutless performance, including that of the so-called best player in college football.

Did OSU blitz once in the first half?

Yea, that explains it. How did I miss it. Ohio State still doesn't know what hit 'em, I doubt, but I don't think courage and aggressiveness really had anything to do with the outcome. I don't know why fans insist on trying to explain poor performances by teams or players on lack of heart or aggressiveness.

Just imagine, you get to a championship game and get out there and say "you know, I'm really just not into this" or "oh no, things aren't going right, I'm scared."

MWM
01-09-2007, 12:54 AM
The push the D-Line for Florida was getting was up the middle and from the defensive tackles. It had nothing to do with speed. The speed everyone keeps talking about is from the DBs, RBs, and WRs. Smith didn't have enough time for OSU receivers to have to worry about the speed of the seconday tonight. And there sure wasn't any speed from the Florida RBs that hurt OSU much. And almost all the completed passes were routes ran 10 yards or less. That was the brilliance of the offensive gameplan for Florida. They kept throwing nothing but short passes. The Buckeye defense was playing so far back, they didn't need to use any speed.

Florida's defense dominated, but it was either strength, scheme, or something else. Speed wasn't the reason.

dsmith421
01-09-2007, 12:55 AM
I admit I'm just bitter.

There's a great quote from an English soccer coach that goes something like: "Football is a game between two teams over 90 minutes, and then the Germans win."

Except for me, it's "Football is a game played over 60 minutes, and then whatever team Dan likes loses in the most incredibly atrocious and life-destroying fashion available."

BuckeyeRed27
01-09-2007, 12:55 AM
I think on Florida's last touchdown OSU blocked the extra point try and it still went in.

Sometimes its just not your night

traderumor
01-09-2007, 12:57 AM
Meyer had an answer for everything OSU did on both sides of the ball. Tressel made no adjustments during the game and his team looked like they'd never watched a minute of film on the Florida offense.

Tressel got out-coached, and the results were plain as day on the field.Yea, that's what's going through Urban Meyer's head, too. One day he'll realize that it was just a day where everything went right. You're usually not much for trite cliches..."outcoached?"

MWM
01-09-2007, 12:58 AM
I admit I'm just bitter.

There's a great quote from an English soccer coach that goes something like: "Football is a game between two teams over 90 minutes, and then the Germans win."

Except for me, it's "Football is a game played over 60 minutes, and then whatever team Dan likes loses in the most incredibly atrocious and life-destroying fashion available."

Uh, it's only been 4 years since they actually WON a National Championship. Don't get too spoiled. It's not easy getting there, let alone winning. The Buckeyes have won 4 BCS games in 5 years. I'd say Buckey fans have had it pretty good the past 5 years. Like others have said, sometimes it's just not your night. Tonight was one of them. They were still a great team and deserved to be there.

dsmith421
01-09-2007, 01:00 AM
Yea, that explains it. How did I miss it. Ohio State still doesn't know what hit 'em, I doubt, but I don't think courage and aggressiveness really had anything to do with the outcome. I don't know why fans insist on trying to explain poor performances by teams or players on lack of heart or aggressiveness.

The OSU linebackers laid back for the entire first half. They played reactive defense. Anyone who watched the Bengals-Colts game this year knows what that leads to.

Bottom line: Chris Leak is, under normal circumstances, a very unreliable quarterback. In the second half, when OSU brought pressure, he proved that. But in the first half he was permitted to do whatever he wanted. And Florida dominated.

traderumor
01-09-2007, 01:01 AM
I admit I'm just bitter.

There's a great quote from an English soccer coach that goes something like: "Football is a game between two teams over 90 minutes, and then the Germans win."

Except for me, it's "Football is a game played over 60 minutes, and then whatever team Dan likes loses in the most incredibly atrocious and life-destroying fashion available."

That's ok, I kinda figured you were blowing off steam and probably shouldn't have corrected you on that assumption. I happen to be the opposite, I'd rather lose like that than watch a last second FG split the uprights or some other fantastic finish where there were ten different defining moments in the game that I keep on playing over and over in my head. Florida rode the wave of a perfect storm tonight, too bad their nickname wasn't the Hurricanes.

dsmith421
01-09-2007, 01:01 AM
Uh, it's only been 4 years since they actually WON a National Championship. Don't get too spoiled.

I'm a Bengals fan, too.

guttle11
01-09-2007, 01:03 AM
Tonight was not Ohio State's night. Florida earned it.

It's tough to see a year like this one end with such disappointment, but hey, at least I'm not a Michigan fan.:D

traderumor
01-09-2007, 01:04 AM
The OSU linebackers laid back for the entire first half. They played reactive defense. Anyone who watched the Bengals-Colts game this year knows what that leads to.

Bottom line: Chris Leak is, under normal circumstances, a very unreliable quarterback. In the second half, when OSU brought pressure, he proved that. But in the first half he was permitted to do whatever he wanted. And Florida dominated.Yea, I picked up on that when they kept on converting 3rd and 5s, but I imagine if they had done that, Leak would have done a backflip and two somersaults without his knee touching the ground and got a good spot to boot.

Speaking of spots, Chris Wells got that first down, even though going for it there showed desparation I've not much seen out of Tressel. I think he popped a button on his sweater vest on that one.

dsmith421
01-09-2007, 01:05 AM
That's ok, I kinda figured you were blowing off steam and probably shouldn't have corrected you on that assumption. I happen to be the opposite, I'd rather lose like that than watch a last second FG split the uprights or some other fantastic finish where there were ten different defining moments in the game that I keep on playing over and over in my head.

TR, it was a bad night. And I was watching it in a bar 2500 miles from Columbus surrounded by clowns rooting for an upset. Made it infinitely harder to take.

However, in some ways, I view this as karma for THAT flag against the Canes.

MWM
01-09-2007, 01:06 AM
The OSU linebackers laid back for the entire first half. They played reactive defense. Anyone who watched the Bengals-Colts game this year knows what that leads to.

Bottom line: Chris Leak is, under normal circumstances, a very unreliable quarterback. In the second half, when OSU brought pressure, he proved that. But in the first half he was permitted to do whatever he wanted. And Florida dominated.

They brought pressure, but they kept throwing quick and short passes. That was their entire gameplan. There were very few balls thrown down the field and it's probably because Meyer knew Leak didn't perform well under a heavy pass rush. It worked.

Florida had the perfect gameplan to match what OSU was doing on both sides of the ball. Had OSU gameplanned differently, their schemes might not have worked as well. Again, sometimes you just have to tip your cap and say it just wasn't our night. The other team did everything right tonight and we did nothing right. It's easier to take than a nailbiter where one play was the difference. I don't think this takes away from the team OSU was this year. That's the one thing I'm afraid is going to happen. People are going to use this game and say OSU was never that good to begin with. That's not a fiar assessment. They were a very good team and I don't think there are few teams that could play with them. Blowouts aren't always the result of a team being that much better overall than another team. On this night they were much better, but OSU is not as bad as they played tonight. I think it's fair to say that without it being sour grapes.

Caveat Emperor
01-09-2007, 01:13 AM
Yea, that's what's going through Urban Meyer's head, too. One day he'll realize that it was just a day where everything went right. You're usually not much for trite cliches..."outcoached?"

Yup -- that's what it honestly looked like to me.

Florida came out of the gate ready to play and prepared. Ohio State was confused on both sides of the football and, other than Ted Ginn's kickoff return, looked like a team that couldn't get out of it's own way.

I don't argue that a lot of stuff went Florida's way tonight, but I think you'd be hard pressed to say Tressel had his team prepared for Florida. They didn't have much of an offensive gameplan, and when things weren't working they were really slow to change.

These teams weren't 27 points apart. I'd give Florida 10 points on just being "on" tonight while OSU was "off" -- the other 17 have to come from somewhere, and it seemed like Florida was just more prepared.

It's cliche, but its what everyone at the bar I was at was talking about during the game: preparedness and in-game strategy.

BuckeyeRed27
01-09-2007, 01:17 AM
It could be worse. We could be Michigan.
Ok I'm going to bed.