College Football Thread v11.0

[Orion]

But instead I bet we go with some dumb Oregon State matte black look that will make me think of a primered car from the South End.

 

I bet if they did that AND added GREEN buckeye leaves, Tilley would burn down Geeto's house...

 

 

Well, would ya look at that....

[2 Sweet]

Florida's qb just got suspended for a year due to PED's per espn

 

Just saw that after I made my last post. Very sorry, 2 Sweet. Guess it's back to the Treon Harris show.

 

This is bad not only for the rest of this season but for next season too since he is suspended for a full year. He won't be eligible again until week 7 of the 2016 season.

 

Not only is he suspended for a calendar year, he loses an extra year of eligibility. So he goes from starting as a redshirt freshman, to sitting out a year and returning midway thru next season as a junior. What the fuck man. That's a pretty harsh deal for taking some over the counter weight gainer.

 

I'm glad there won't be a significant dropoff from Grier to Harris, but man, I had really high hopes for Grier.

[sol740]

Sark canned. That was fast, now let the speculation begin.

[LJ]

Not only is he suspended for a calendar year, he loses an extra year of eligibility. So he goes from starting as a redshirt freshman, to sitting out a year and returning midway thru next season as a junior. What the fuck man. That's a pretty harsh deal for taking some over the counter weight gainer.

 

I'm glad there won't be a significant dropoff from Grier to Harris, but man, I had really high hopes for Grier.

 

Supposedly it was L3 Stack which is a test booster and has DHEA. Any D1 ath knows they are cheating taking that.

[Dr. Pomade]

I bet if they did that AND added GREEN buckeye leaves, Tilley would burn down Geeto's house...

 

 

Well, would ya look at that....

 

Okay, not going to lie, I actually don't hate that.

[Lauren]

I bet chip Kelly ends up at USC. He isn't going to last in Philly

[Forrest Gump 9]

Maybe it's just me (and I'll have to consult the stats to verify this), but Ohio State seems to do worse at home, and especially at night games at home. Meaning, it feels like Ohio State loses a disproportionate amount of night games at home. Night games at home that stand out in this vein: Penn State 2008, USC 2009, and Virginia Tech 2014. In fact (and I've said this before), I think, under Meyer, Ohio State has been a better road team than a home team. I think we get lazy and complacent at home, and on the road we are forced to be focus, galvanized, etc.

 

Again, I should fact-check myself with stats. In the meantime, I'm worried about Penn State.

 

And I swear to all that is holy, if we lose to them in those stupid fucking all black uniforms I'll change my name to something like Johnny Alt Uni or Johnny Fuckeyes just out of spite. For the record, I'd be okay with the black unis if we kept the silver helmet. But instead I bet we go with some dumb Oregon State matte black look that will make me think of a primered car from the South End.

 

Nebraska 2012

Penn State 2013

Wisconsin 2011

Wisconsin 2013

Illinois 2014

Cincy 2014 (6pm)

 

There's also the Texas game, just saying....

 

Ohio State absolutely underperforms at home. I think Ohio State needs to play with a chip on their shoulder to get their full effort it seems. They seem to preform the best under pressure on the road or at a neutral site (i.e. last 3 games of last year). I think they need to have some adversity to play to their potential. That's why I won't be upset if they are ranked 2nd or 3rd in the first playoff poll. Maybe they will pull their heads out of their ass and play at a different level than they are now.

 

So someone going to die before they snap back to shape?

[LJ]

There's also the Texas game, just saying....

 

 

 

So someone going to die before they snap back to shape?

the only other home night game in the 2000's is 2003 Washington State, who was ranked and was a W

 

Ooh yeah 2001 vs #14 Northwestern and was a win

 

8-4 in home nigh games since 2000? 5-1 under Urban.

[Dr. Pomade]

the only other home night game in the 2000's is 2003 Washington State, who was ranked and was a W

 

Ooh yeah 2001 vs #14 Northwestern and was a win

 

8-4 in home nigh games since 2000? 5-1 under Urban.

 

So, I'm willing to bet both of those averages are well below (1) Ohio State's overall winning percentage, (2) their winning percentage since 2000; and (3) their winning percentage under Meyer.

[Dr. Pomade]

8-4 in home night games = 66% winning percentage

 

5-1 under Meyer = 80% winning percentage

 

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Ohio State's overall win percentage = 72% (got that from Wikipedia)

 

Ohio State is, by my count, 164 - 36 since 2000. That means they have played 200 games since 2000 (which is kind of cool), and have won 164 of them. That winning percentage is 82%

 

Ohio State is, under Meyer, 44-3. That is a winning percentage of 93%.

 

Edit: my count included the 2010 season because I saw with my own eyes Ohio State beat 12 teams that year (and they should have beat Wisconsin, too - fuck you, Bielema).

[LJ]

So, I'm willing to bet both of those averages are well below (1) Ohio State's overall winning percentage, (2) their winning percentage since 2000; and (3) their winning percentage under Meyer.

 

The Urban one is not even fair. The aveage score for a home night game under Urban is 47-25

[Dr. Pomade]

The Urban one is not even fair. The aveage score for a home night game under Urban is 47-25

 

Urban coaching is not fair, period - that dude is only behind two legendary Notre Dame coaches for all time winning percentage.

[LJ]

I missed 2 somehow. 10-4 record. Losses were to UR, #3, #3, and #2. Thats impressive honestly.

[Orion]

Nebraska 2012

Ranked #21 when we played them. Played for the B1G championship and got annihilated by Wisky. Finished the season in the top 25

Penn State 2013

We straight crushed. 63-14. I was at this game

Wisconsin 2011

Was ranked as high as #4 this year, only losses to #15 MSU, #6 Oregon (Rose Bowl) and unranked OSU (Fuck you, Bert) Finished the season in the top 15

Wisconsin 2013

Ranked as high as #14, finished the season in the top 20

Illinois 2014

Crushed by 41 points

Cincy 2014 (6pm)

Won by 22. Bearcats were never ranked, but did win the AAC this year.

 

 

 

So I guess what I'm trying to say is that, we played well against the shitty opponents, and had a more difficult time with the tougher ones on this list. Seems fairly normal to me. Night games tend to be against more difficult opponents, as they are higher profile games. That our record in those games is worse than his overall record isn't that much of a surprise.

 

Okay, not going to lie, I actually don't hate that.

 

*dies

[Lauren]

The upset potential this weekend is crazy

 

Arizona st has a real shot at upsetting Utah

Louisville over Florida st

Wv over Baylor

Florida over LSU

Michigan over Sparty

Bama over tamu

Bc over Clemson

Penn st over OSU

 

This is going to be a defining week. I cannot wait. I think most of all I would like to see Baylor lose.

[Orion]

I love that "Bama over TAMU" is being considered an "upset".

[Rustlestiltskin]

Urban coaching is not fair, period - that dude is only behind two legendary Notre Dame coaches for all time winning percentage.

 

Unrelated to football, I'm at mall of America up here in St.Paul, Minnesota and came upon this store

 

http://i59.tinypic.com/2z7rlo1.jpg

 

Was a mix between buckle/urban outfitters

[Lauren]

I love that "Bama over TAMU" is being considered an "upset".

 

I'm just going off the numbers since they are ranked above us.

[Dr. Pomade]

Do they also sell pomade, swag, and bachelor's degrees in general douchiness?

[Dr. Pomade]

The upset potential this weekend is crazy

 

Arizona st has a real shot at upsetting Utah

Louisville over Florida st

Wv over Baylor

Florida over LSU

Michigan over Sparty

Bama over tamu

Bc over Clemson

Penn st over OSU

 

This is going to be a defining week. I cannot wait. I think most of all I would like to see Baylor lose.

 

BC over Clemson would be the singlets greatest act of Clemsoning known to man.

 

BC got beat by Wake Forest, 3 - 0.

[Dr. Pomade]

Scrolling marquee on ESPN says Spurrier is going to retire.

[bicranium]

Lot of P5 jobs open already. Illinois, Maryland, USCw and now USCe.

 

I hope Spurrier goes the commentator route. He'd be like an old, white football version of Charles Barkley. He already speaks his mind for the most part as a HC but without being an official representative of a school he'll be able to say even more off the wall stuff.

[BStowers023]

There's also the Texas game, just saying....

 

 

 

So someone going to die before they snap back to shape?

 

No deff didn't say that. I think they need to feel like the underdog or as if they have something to prove to play to their potential. They were practically gifted a playoff spot before the season started.

[Lauren]

BC over Clemson would be the singlets greatest act of Clemsoning known to man.

 

BC got beat by Wake Forest, 3 - 0.

 

Holy shit did you see the stats for that game LOL WF had 142 total yards and still won by 3

 

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/ca18det007/Mobile%20Uploads/5E0B5FD5-8092-491A-8EF7-6A0E92E23F51_zps99nunep4.png

[Orion]

If you rush for 166 yards more than your opponent, you are supposed to win. That is ridiculous.