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Title: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 06:35:37 AM
It's a chilly Saturday morning here in Columbus, though the temperature should rise a but and should be reasonably pleasant for a noon kick. My fridge is full of odds and ends I should probably cook today, but who am I kidding I'm sure I'll buy more. I'm thinking of making some pizzas since it will probably be just me and the kids. A good buffalo chicken pizza could be strong, at least for me. What is the proper way to top a buffalo chicken pizza?

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Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 20, 2021, 06:53:47 AM
Good day for that- maybe a little kick to the  Buffalo sauce. 

Good November football weather. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Cincydawg on November 20, 2021, 07:47:10 AM
This is pastry week in the SEC, yum, mostly.  I don't expect Arky to hang with Bama long.

Wake Forest will get hammered, I suspect, and Oregon may lose.

Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: bayareabadger on November 20, 2021, 08:29:08 AM
Up too late not finishing the Air Force-Nevada. Decent weeknight slate. 

Got in a lift. Walked over to a local place for a low-priced breakfast burritos. gonna hit the road to catch a nearby game, fly back to the golden state tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 09:26:13 AM
football weather here - no golf

not one B1G game this evening?

a buddy might be coming over to watch the Badgers bludgeon the Huskers.  

Hillshire Farm 100% all natural pork mild italian sausages on the menu

I'll start with a Bloody Mary and back that up with Budweiser 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 09:33:08 AM
Nom nom breakfast burrito. What is the best breakfast burrito? The trickiest part is the potatoes - getting them crunchy enough to get that extra texture. I cheat and use Kroger potato rounds and air fry them until super crunchy.

Today I got roped into making pancakes, which for some reason I can never get right. I stopped trying to make them from scratch because I always mess up cooking them. I don't like pancakes to perfect them and the kids don't care anyway.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 09:36:33 AM
potatoes go along side a burrito, not in it
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MarqHusker on November 20, 2021, 09:37:54 AM
Good day to put away some of the outdoor furniture.   Maybe use that Egg thing too.  
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 09:40:35 AM
potatoes go along side a burrito, not in it
Away with you heathen
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Cincydawg on November 20, 2021, 09:57:44 AM
45°F here in brilliant sunshine, beautiful day, a bit chilly.  I don't know if we get ESPN Plus.

Meh.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Temp430 on November 20, 2021, 09:59:41 AM
Mel Tucker is warming up his scowl face by now.  Good luck to Sparty, you’re gonna meed it.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 10:00:17 AM
Huskers at Badgers on ABC - lucky you
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 10:02:04 AM
football weather here - no golf
blasphemous
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 10:13:36 AM
The best breakfast burrito is chorizo. No question.

I'll be brining the bird for tomorrow, then watching Purdue football, then Purdue basketball, then grinding chuck roasts for burgers tonight with tater tots.

Going easy on the menu tonight because we're doing Thanksgiving with the in laws tomorrow. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: bayareabadger on November 20, 2021, 10:16:53 AM
The best breakfast burrito is chorizo. No question.
This is accurate. I can go either way on potatoes. If done right, they work well. If not, too starchy. Today's burrito had some potatoes. Could've been less, but not overwhelming.

A few months ago I hit a very authentic torta shop in town and got a chorizo one. I was expecting it ground, but it came sliced, which is a considerably different eating experience.  
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 10:17:28 AM
I don't really like chorizo but a good sausage of choice is probably the right answer
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 10:20:21 AM
love chorizo for breakfast but a good sausage can be added.  Meat lover here
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: bayareabadger on November 20, 2021, 10:22:17 AM
I don't really like chorizo but a good sausage of choice is probably the right answer
I like to start my day with heartburn. Makes me feel alive.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: CatsbyAZ on November 20, 2021, 10:27:26 AM
I had never heard of or had chorizo until firmly moved to the Southwest 15 years ago.

Anyway, it’s a quiet, foggy morning along the coast of Southern California. Sleep-in-late weather. Extra-coffee weather. 

Christmas tree got put up last night and, for his instinctive territorial assessment, the Cat slept the night beneath its boughs and lights.

Will put some of these early games on while cleaning apartment and packing for going out of town all Thanksgiving week. Around lunch will head up to brother’s (USC Grad) with Trader Joe’s pizzas to catch the UCLA-USC Crosstown Rivalry.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: bayareabadger on November 20, 2021, 10:36:10 AM
The irony of Thermopylae is that at the end, all the Spartans die. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: utee94 on November 20, 2021, 10:46:18 AM
Chorizo/egg is my favorite breakfast taco.

Egg/bacon/cheese is great too, and egg/bacon/potato/cheese is also tasty.

But you can't sleep on the barbacoa breakfast taco, that's a thing of beauty.

And here in Central Texico, chopped BBQ beef on a breakfast taco is also a common and glorious thing.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 10:46:32 AM
The irony of Thermopylae is that at the end, all the Spartans die.
(https://c.tenor.com/GfHkBoel2u0AAAAC/true-story-cheers.gif)
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 10:52:16 AM
Chorizo/egg is my favorite breakfast taco.

Egg/bacon/cheese is great too, and egg/bacon/potato/cheese is also tasty.

But you can't sleep on the barbacoa breakfast taco, that's a thing of beauty.

And here in Central Texico, chopped BBQ beef on a breakfast taco is also a common and glorious thing.

Yer not cheesing up that chorizo/egg combo? 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 10:53:56 AM
ya gotta have cheese
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: GopherRock on November 20, 2021, 10:55:46 AM
The irony of Thermopylae is that at the end, all the Spartans die.
So who is getting kicked backwards into a pit?

Gorgeous fall morning here in MSP. Gophers later, but my wife and Izzo the dog are firmly cheering for MSU this morning. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 10:58:40 AM
There is an excess of Jesus at Gameday in Columbus
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 11:00:01 AM
https://twitter.com/borntobeacamera/status/1462087887026102277?t=IgNUM9bOYPiIpDO1ujetqw&s=19
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: bayareabadger on November 20, 2021, 11:00:43 AM
So who is getting kicked backwards into a pit?

Gorgeous fall morning here in MSP. Gophers later, but my wife and Izzo the dog are firmly cheering for MSU this morning.
I believe that’s the messenger from the Persian king? Not shooting the messenger, but it’s close
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: utee94 on November 20, 2021, 11:01:27 AM
Yer not cheesing up that chorizo/egg combo?
A lot of folks do, but for me the chorizo has a substantial amount of greasiness and the cheese gets lost.  But don't get me wrong, if someone brought me a chorizo/egg/cheese taco, I'd eat it right up.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 11:15:44 AM
I like to start my day with heartburn. Makes me feel alive.
Then you need to try Sam's M.I.L.s strychnine Jamaican Oxtail & peas dish in the Thanksgiving thread
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 11:16:37 AM
The irony of Thermopylae is that at the end, all the Spartans die.
I love Happy Endings
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 11:17:43 AM
There is an excess of Jesus at Gameday in Columbus
They'll stop at nothing for recruits
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 12:03:54 PM
Why college football is so great:  10th-ranked WF vs unranked Clemson.

A virtual impossibility 3 months ago.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 12:06:26 PM
Why college football is so great:  10th-ranked WF vs unranked Clemson.

A virtual impossibility 3 months ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEeqCbEFIJw
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 12:10:15 PM
66 here, high of 79.  
Yes, throw some potato in it!
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 12:10:29 PM
I bought the Costco 24 pack of Sam Adams Christmas selections. Let's see how early I tap into them.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 12:12:06 PM
Buckeyes choosing to go into the sun not wise
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 12:13:30 PM
Columbus looks like 40 and sunny with no wind, about as good as one could hope for in late November. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 12:18:15 PM
I bought the Costco 24 pack of Sam Adams Christmas selections. Let's see how early I tap into them.
We bought the wine advent-ure.

Will start them 3 days early due to our trip to OK in December.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 12:18:17 PM
Niiiiice touchdown for Olave
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 12:30:56 PM
NU drives deep but Purdue avoids giving up points due to a Karlaftis blocked punt. 

0-0 late first.

Missed most of it so far because Hulu is showing RU/PSU on both BTN channels. Had to download the Fox Sports app to get it.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 12:31:28 PM
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccee
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 12:32:43 PM
Sparty can't stop you in the red zone if you are never in the red zone
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 12:32:51 PM
Olave and Wilson. 

Smith-Njigba's due... 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 12:39:06 PM
I haven't looked at the stats but it sure feels like the Buckeyes blow on 3rd and long
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 12:39:57 PM
MSU is passing too much.  Don't you have a dude in the backfield???
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 12:43:30 PM
Purdue drives deep due to a very questionable NU PI call, but then comes up empty on a TD throw due to a very questionable NU PI no-call. 

Kicks the FG to go up 3-0 early 2nd. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 12:44:36 PM
Looks like a fumble
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 12:50:27 PM
Niiiiiiiiccccceee
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 12:53:52 PM
That'll loosen up the trenches. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 12:58:36 PM
Now we'll get a look at that MSU redzone defense. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 12:58:42 PM
I knew Ohio State would kill our cornerbacks, but our safeties are getting caught at an alarming rate
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 01:02:04 PM
Purdue settles for another FG. 6-0 Boilers.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 01:03:00 PM
Nice to see Fleming get a touchdown. Haven't got to see much of him
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 01:03:06 PM
Rutgers put up more of a fight than this
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 01:05:07 PM
MSU is passing too much.  Don't you have a dude in the backfield???
MSU offensive coaches outsmarting the Buckeyes
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 01:07:04 PM
Rutgers put up more of a fight than this
(https://i.imgflip.com/5ux1ql.jpg)
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: bayareabadger on November 20, 2021, 01:09:03 PM
Buckeyes choosing to go into the sun not wise
You meant about to launch MSU into the sun
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 01:09:15 PM
MSU offensive coaches outsmarting the Buckeyes
(https://i.imgur.com/JGwL7tI.jpg)

We're gonna FAKE the fake....
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 01:09:43 PM
https://twitter.com/ramzy/status/1462116166118293504?s=20
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 01:10:42 PM
On the thread title:  I think the Persians upgraded their wicker shields....
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 01:14:32 PM
This is the worst showing from a Michigan State team I can ever remember
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 01:15:05 PM
Devin Smith like snag right there,save some for next week boys

(https://i.imgur.com/XseKTMz.png)
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 01:15:51 PM
NU 4th and 10 on the Purdue 30, elects to go for it rather than trust the kicker hitting from 47. Purdue makes the stop.

Now hoping Purdue can drive the field with <4 in the half and extend the 6-0 lead. Getting very worried the degree to which we're letting the purple kitties hang around.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 01:17:09 PM
This is the worst showing from a Michigan State team I can ever remember
The Alabama game? 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 01:17:55 PM
Stroud is 20-21 for 294 yards and four touchdowns. Not bad for there being 10 minutes left in the second quarter
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 01:18:19 PM
The Alabama game?
Which one?  
Playoff or that one Citrus Bowl...:57:
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 01:18:42 PM
The Alabama game?
That was 10-0 at halftime
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 01:19:17 PM
hypesman hype?
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 01:20:03 PM
Stroud is 20-21 for 294 yards and four touchdowns. Not bad for there being 10 minutes left in the second quarter
There's almost an exact twin of this game - Peyton Manning's JR year vs Florida (1996).
I want to say it was #2 vs #4.
Florida got up 35-0 with 10 min left in the 2nd quarter.
The only difference was the home team was getting trounced.

Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 01:22:00 PM
O'Connell deep strike to Milton Wright. Purdue 13-0.

Give the ball back with just under 2 minutes remaining. Let's get to the half without an NU score.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 01:22:31 PM
The Alabama game?
That was 10-0 at halftime, and 0-0 after the first quarter, with a QB playing with a separated shoulder, throwing a pick in the end zone in the final minute at the half, when they had a chip shot FG in the bank.

Alabama just wore them down in the second half, but it was fairly even for 30 minutes.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 01:23:11 PM
That was 10-0 at halftime
True, and only 38-0 at full time, which is almost where we are at now. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 01:24:30 PM
There's almost an exact twin of this game - Peyton Manning's JR year vs Florida (1996).
I want to say it was #2 vs #4.
Florida got up 35-0 with 10 min left in the 2nd quarter.
The only difference was the home team was getting trounced.
I looked up the final score of that game and am thinking I would prefer it not to be an exact twin
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 01:25:29 PM
Ohio State WR's and pass game just too explosive. Michigan doesn't stand a chance either. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 01:25:40 PM
Well, Purdue has allowed NU to drive to the ~30 where they have 1st and 10 with 0:44 and 2 TOs. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 01:26:11 PM
Take a shot for every OSU incomplete pass is actually a manageable drinking game
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 01:27:49 PM
Take a shot for every OSU incomplete pass is actually a manageable drinking game
All fun and games until the back ups come in. 

Then we might die. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 01:28:04 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/5ux1ql.jpg)
Thief :dink:
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 01:29:02 PM
All fun and games until the back ups come in.

Then we might die.
Will we get the mullet today?
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 01:29:09 PM
They're challenging my math skills now
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 01:29:21 PM
this game on pace to be 63-0 at the half....
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 01:30:05 PM
Has anyone called Columbus PD?  Rittenhouse may have been innocent, but OSU is GUILTY!
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 01:30:35 PM
There was no one else on the screen where Wilson caught it, and they ran the play from the 10
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 01:31:16 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/5ux1ql.jpg)
:043:
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 01:32:41 PM
Well shit. Purdue defense collapses completely and gives up a TD as the clock expires. 13-7 Boilers.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 01:34:10 PM
guess I made the right choice by watching the Cyclone/Sooner game?
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 01:35:13 PM
Has anyone called Columbus PD?  Rittenhouse may have been innocent, but OSU is GUILTY!
I honestly thought this was going to be closer. I knew MSU's pass defense was bad- as they're ranked #130 in the country- but holy shit.

OSU just got the ball back- odds are they score here and are up 49-0 at with a couple mins left...AT THE HALF.

Jesus.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 01:39:24 PM
Even the TE is YACing it up. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 01:41:16 PM
I honestly thought this was going to be closer. I knew MSU's pass defense was bad- as they're ranked #130 in the country- but holy shit.

OSU just got the ball back- odds are they score here and are up 49-0 at with a couple mins left...AT THE HALF.

Jesus.
Ya I didn't see this,Sparty does have a few starters in street clothes but still
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 01:41:34 PM
Stroud got sacked by the Turf Monster, who also just forced Wilson out of bounds. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 01:41:37 PM
Sooners miss a FG, then Brock Purdy pulls a Martinez

14-7 Sooners at the half
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 01:42:05 PM
I honestly thought this was going to be closer. I knew MSU's pass defense was bad- as they're ranked #130 in the country- but holy shit.

OSU just got the ball back- odds are they score here and are up 49-0 at with a couple mins left...AT THE HALF.

Jesus.
God, I really effing hate it when these SEC teams schedule bodybag FCS games so late in the season. They are just not competitive at all!

Wait, this is a B1G conference game???
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 01:42:09 PM
Ya I didn't see this,Sparty does have a few starters in street clothes but still
The secondary is horribly banged up, and their #2 WR is out, but the front seven is healthy, and getting thrown around
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 01:42:38 PM
Ya I didn't see this,Sparty does have a few starters in street clothes but still
this is why a few folks had Michigan ranked ahead of Michigan State

of course, the same thing could happen to Michigan soon
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 01:42:48 PM
Whoa Nellie Alert!
Sale!  Sale!  Sale!

2021 Michigan State team set is now 42%  49% off! 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 01:43:29 PM
Even when we force a fumble it pops harmlessly out of bounds
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 01:44:07 PM
Whoa Nellie Alert!
Sale!  Sale!  Sale!

2021 Michigan State team set is now 42% off! 
So I can save 42% on a set that still beats a full price Michigan set?  Deal!
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 01:45:05 PM
There's Smith-Njigba
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 01:45:20 PM
So I can save 42% on a set that still beats a full price Michigan set?  Deal!
2021 Michigan is full price, but near the end of the year, we'll give the game away :57:
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 01:46:14 PM
Only on pace to score 98 now. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Cincydawg on November 20, 2021, 01:46:20 PM
Holy batman
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 01:47:55 PM
49-0 at the half. Jesus. 

How the hell did Michigan lose to this Spartan team up 16 points? Harbaugh took his foot off the passing gas- that's why. This MSU pass defense is maybe the worst I've seen from a top B1G team in awhile. They even made Cade McNamara look good- he had a career day vs them- hasn't had that many yards vs anybody- ever. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: LittlePig on November 20, 2021, 01:49:38 PM
Some games you just turn off because they are not competative.

But the OSU-MSU game is so bad I can not look away because I am in awe.  You can't possibly believe OSU can sustain this but it just keeps going.

If OSU plays like this the rest of the season, nobody is going to come close to OSU, not even Georgia.  OSU could even beat some NFL teams playing like this.  They are just incredible today.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 01:49:56 PM
I feel like I'm watching Cincinnati in a playoff game.....
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 01:50:42 PM
If OSU plays like this the rest of the season, nobody is going to come close to OSU, not even Georgia. OSU could even beat some NFL teams playing like this. 
LOL no. Put the kool aid down.

Well....maybe they could beat the Lions....
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 01:51:09 PM
LOL no. Put the kool aid down.

Well....maybe they could beat the Lions....
No, no,...he said an NFL team.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 01:52:16 PM
I thought they'd run a play before the half. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 01:52:40 PM
This is like 300 Spartans vs a platoon of fully-armed Marines.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 20, 2021, 01:52:47 PM
Well if your looking for good news as a UM fan, Buckeyes BEST corner, Burke, left the game long ago with what looked like a serious shoulder injury.   It was a non contact play too, simply reached around and broke up a pass. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 01:52:51 PM
that was like watching a young Mike Tyson in his prime fight when he was just mauling people and beating them unconscious and knocking them out in first couple rounds. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 01:53:28 PM
I feel like I'm watching Cincinnati in a playoff game.....

Oh for sure. 

The Bengals last won a playoff game in 1991. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 01:54:47 PM
that was like watching a young Mike Tyson in his prime fight when he was just mauling people and beating them unconscious and knocking them out in first couple rounds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sccD0Uvz6Rg&t=326s
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 01:55:11 PM
How the hell did Michigan lose to this Spartan team up 16 points? Harbaugh took his foot off the passing gas- that's why. This MSU pass defense is maybe the worst I've seen from a top B1G team in awhile. They even made Cade McNamara look good- he had a career day vs them- hasn't had that many yards vs anybody- ever.
I know how the Huskers lost when up late in the 4th.  Was a crappy punt.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 01:56:47 PM
No, no,...he said an NFL team.
That's a low blow,accurate but low
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 01:58:24 PM
that was like watching a young Mike Tyson in his prime fight when he was just mauling people and beating them unconscious and knocking them out in first couple rounds.
With Oregon being Buster Douglas
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 01:59:50 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sccD0Uvz6Rg&t=326s
awesome. thanks! watching it right now lol. 

I think he had the best speed to power I've ever seen from a boxer. Lots of boxers have speed or power- very few have great speed and great power. He was so fast, so quick, and so powerful- it was truly awe inspiring and scary. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 02:02:53 PM
Talk about a trick play drawn up by Brohm on the 2nd half opening kickoff!

I don't know how he taught his kicker to slip while approaching the ball, somehow still make contact with the ball, make it carom off a NU front-line blocker and then have his team land on it. Surprise onsides kick!

I mean, the announcers say it was just a lucky fluke, but Brohm COULD have drawn it up that way, right? :57:

Purdue goes down and scores, but fails the 2PT conversion. 19-7 Boilers. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: CatsbyAZ on November 20, 2021, 02:05:29 PM
God, I really effing hate it when these SEC teams schedule bodybag FCS games so late in the season. They are just not competitive at all!


It's pretty stupid. The Clemson-Wake announcers are pretty annoyed reading the SEC Scores, calling it "paycheck week in the SEC." Halftime scores are #1 Georgia up 49-0, #16 TX A&M up 38-0, #25 Mississippi St up 42-0, and Kentucky up 35-16 with later body bag games kicking off between Tennessee and South Alabama and LSU and UL-Monroe.

In terms of political boundaries, the SEC is gerrymandering their own schedule.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 02:14:44 PM
Looks like Reed and Crouch both hurt?  The only thing worse than losing is losing your #1 WR and your fastest LB
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 02:14:53 PM
Purdue defense is trash today. Let NU march right down the field for a TD again. NU hanging around it's again a one-possession game. 

19-14 Boilers. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 02:15:07 PM
lol, when your 2nd half "key" is body language......yeeesh.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 02:16:13 PM
It's pretty stupid. The Clemson-Wake announcers are pretty annoyed reading the SEC Scores, calling it "paycheck week in the SEC." Halftime scores are #1 Georgia up 49-0, #16 TX A&M up 38-0, #25 Mississippi St up 42-0, and Kentucky up 35-16 with later body bag games kicking off between Tennessee and South Alabama and LSU and UL-Monroe.

In terms of political boundaries, the SEC is gerrymandering their own schedule.
Yeah, they should schedule losses instead.

This is how it's been since the 12th game was introduced and it hasn't harmed the conference in any measurable way.
The end.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 02:19:24 PM
Start sitting some starters,get some snaps for guys they may need
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 02:22:16 PM
Yeah, they should schedule losses instead.

This is how it's been since the 12th game was introduced and it hasn't harmed the conference in any measurable way.
The end.
It still sucks
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 02:23:53 PM
It still sucks
Okay...well.....it sucks we evolved one tube for both breathing and eating, but no sense complaining about it.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 02:25:14 PM
Okay...well.....it sucks we evolved one tube for both breathing and eating, but no sense complaining about it.
Uh, yeah, except that they could change it tomorrow if they wanted to. Harder to change how we breathe.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 02:26:03 PM
O'Connell hitch and go to Wright for another long score.

26-14 Boilers.

Let's see if the defense can make a stop.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 02:27:10 PM
Sorry all, I want intending to start an SEC scheduling debate.

I was saying MSU is putting up as much of a fight as an FCS squad.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 02:27:53 PM
The turf at Wrigley is terrible.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 02:29:08 PM
Sorry all, I want intending to start an SEC scheduling debate.

I was saying MSU is putting up as much of a fight as an FCS squad.
There is no debate. The patsy game during the most exciting part of the season objectively sucks. It's like debating whether air exists. There is a clear right and wrong here.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 02:29:12 PM
Uh, yeah, except that they could change it tomorrow if they wanted to. Harder to change how we breathe.
There's less incentive to, though, lol.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 02:29:47 PM
Well he missed good
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Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 02:29:52 PM
Iowa looking rough early.  Already 7-0 Illinois, and Iowa just fumbled the snap on the punt, to give Illinois the ball just outside the red zone.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 02:30:37 PM
There is no debate. The patsy game during the most exciting part of the season objectively sucks. It's like debating whether air exists. There is a clear right and wrong here.
You see this guys?  He hates FCS programs!  He wants them to operate on less money!  How dare you!  :86:
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 02:32:34 PM
Okay...well.....it sucks we evolved one tube for both breathing and eating, but no sense complaining about it.

So you find it irritating when posters complain about things that they don't like about sports, but can't change? 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 02:32:50 PM
Looks like Reed and Crouch both hurt?  The only thing worse than losing is losing your #1 WR and your fastest LB
Xavier Henderson out too.  Easily the best player on defense.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 02:33:54 PM
NU to open the 4th quarter facing 4th and 2, down 14.

Big down for both teams here.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 02:34:23 PM
Illini may have put game out of reach, up 10-0 on Iowa
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 02:34:31 PM
You see this guys?  He hates FCS programs!  He wants them to operate on less money!  How dare you!  :86:
No, the issue isn't playing them.  It's playing them the weekend before Thanksgiving.  I agree, college football needs to incentivize not doing it.  Everyone plays non con cream puffs in September.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 02:36:40 PM
NU guess away from what works (the run) to try playaction and Purdue gets the stop!
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: um1963 on November 20, 2021, 02:37:17 PM
So I've been watching this OSU/MSU game closely this afternoon and it appears that Michigan is going to have a covid outbreak early next week.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 02:37:59 PM
Illinois 10-0 over Ferentz
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 02:38:09 PM
Illini may have put game out of reach, up 10-0 on Iowa
100 yard kick return for Iowa
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 02:38:23 PM
Another deep strike to Wright, 1st and goal inside the 5!
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 02:38:38 PM
So I've been watching this OSU/MSU game closely this afternoon and it appears that Michigan is going to have a covid outbreak early next week.
This year, that's a forfeit.

Granted should lock UM into the Rose Bowl
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 02:41:32 PM
The third quarter isn't on pace to be very lopsided at all. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 02:42:11 PM
Purdue settles for the FG. 29-14.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 02:46:11 PM
nice fake punt by the Cyclones
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 02:48:37 PM
The third quarter isn't on pace to be very lopsided at all.
Not a good quarter for those of us that included the over in a parlay
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 02:48:52 PM
100 yard kick return for Iowa
Iowa will do anything to avoid moving the ball on offense
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Temp430 on November 20, 2021, 02:49:49 PM
Michigan State is a destination program and Tucker can’t wait to get back there. But first he must achieve the moral victory and score some points.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 02:51:28 PM
NU was driving on the ground, then tries to throw on four straight downs and it's four straight sacks. Turnover on downs.

Don't know what Fitz was thinking. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 02:51:48 PM
Xavier Henderson out too.  Easily the best player on defense.
Reed in a boot.  Henderson and Crouch in street clothes.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 02:52:09 PM
Sorry all, I want intending to start an SEC scheduling debate.

I was saying MSU is putting up as much of a fight as an FCS squad.
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Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on November 20, 2021, 02:52:31 PM
Yeah, they should schedule losses instead.

This is how it's been since the 12th game was introduced and it hasn't harmed the conference in any measurable way.
The end.
It is smart and the top B1G teams should at least schedule lesser conference foes this week not too not too-10 teams . . .

Oh, nevermind 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 02:58:54 PM
It is smart and the top B1G teams should at least schedule lesser conference foes this week not too not too-10 teams . . .

Oh, nevermind


Get in on a little Tuesday Night MACtion?


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Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 03:04:35 PM
Purdue settles for another FG, but now has turned it into a 3 score game with <4 to play.

32-14 Boilers.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 03:15:22 PM
Oh great, now two SEC-FCS games have gotten more lopsided than this one. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 03:18:35 PM
What the hell is with this long drive. Give us the mullet!
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 03:22:26 PM
Purdue seals it with an INT and kneeldowns. 

Now on to watch Boilers vs Tar Heels! 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 03:29:23 PM
Mullet!
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 03:35:34 PM
Purdue seals it with an INT and kneeldowns.

Now on to watch Boilers vs Tar Heels!
That is a GREAT tournament.  Nova beat Tennessee to ideally set up a Nova-Purdue final.  But man, it sucks to bury those games on ESPN News on a college football Saturday.  There's a reason most of these Thanksgiving tournaments take Saturday off.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 03:40:24 PM
Purdue seals it with an INT and kneeldowns.

Now on to watch Boilers vs Tar Heels!
Hopefully a win there and then...

https://twitter.com/offtackleempire/status/1462113749641445384?t=OU5xBTo_VZjPsAbWhLs35g&s=19
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 03:41:14 PM
Badgers score on opening kick
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 03:42:58 PM
probably won't matter, but spotting the Badger defense a quick TD isn't great

special teams have improved, but still dreadful as hell
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 03:47:23 PM
got the right game plan vs the Badger defense

throw it over the top
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 03:47:26 PM
Nice drive there for the Huskers
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 03:48:19 PM
need one more yard
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 03:56:38 PM
got the right game plan vs the Badger defense

throw it over the top
Not sure how many teams CAN do it, but Michigan torched them over the top, and I haven't seen anyone do it since.  Figured Purdue could
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 04:01:19 PM
that 4th down stop merits a beer!

for me!
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 04:17:28 PM
I don't know how much more I can take of McNamara the midget getting his passes tipped or throwing behind his WR's. This is the problem with barely 6 ft QB's who are not named Drew Brees nor mobile- their balls get batted frequently and they are too short to see over the LOS and their passes are just a weee bit off target. 

Edwards looks like he could be special. He's not quite as fast as Corum straight-line- but he's more fluid imo. He's the most fluid athlete they have at RB. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 04:19:29 PM
Andrel Anthony is really good guys. Holy crap I'm glad they stole him from Michigan State. 3* my ass.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 04:29:28 PM
I don't know how much more I can take of McNamara the midget getting his passes tipped or throwing behind his WR's. This is the problem with barely 6 ft QB's who are not named Drew Brees nor mobile- their balls get batted frequently 
Some people pay extra for that.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 04:31:36 PM
sick people
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 04:32:29 PM
Ojabo just got bear hugged held on that 2nd down play- yet no call. I really hate how refs refuse to call holding on elite pass rushers.....it's f'n ridiculous. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 04:32:49 PM
Florida with an 11-yard punt.
But it's okay, because it was from our own end zone.  
FFS
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 04:35:35 PM
Illinois staying alive
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 04:38:09 PM
Florida with an 11-yard punt.
But it's okay, because it was from our own end zone. 
FFS
sounds much like Husker punt team and special teams overall
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 04:44:13 PM
yeah....let's run the ball on 3rd and 10. Great idea.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 04:50:19 PM
Huskers score again

probably only lose by 6 or less
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 04:56:12 PM
JJ McCarthy is SO much more talented than McNamara it's not even funny. They need to be starting this kid. Now. Right. Now.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 05:02:24 PM
JJ comes in for an entire series- makes 4-5 great throws, has a great run- throws a beautiful touch fade TD pass- and then they go back to McNamara on the next series.....makes sense.....not.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 05:07:23 PM
is Maryland actually playing Baby by Justin Bieber on the speakers in their stadium? They deserve to never win another football game again. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 05:09:44 PM
Donovan Edwards is going to be a problem as a pass catcher. This kid is so smooth and fluid and catches the ball like a WR. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 20, 2021, 05:11:24 PM
is Maryland actually playing Baby by Justin Bieber on the speakers in their stadium? They deserve to never win another football game again.
You're the one who just admitted you recognize the song :57:
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 05:13:48 PM
You're the one who just admitted you recognize the song :57:
well it's only like the most viewed video in YouTube history and one of the biggest #1 songs in world history. Kind of hard to not recognize it.....and it does not excuse Maryland from playing it at a football game. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: GopherRock on November 20, 2021, 05:15:49 PM
Gophers stunk early but had a big 2nd to go up 21-7 at the half. 

Tanner Morgan actually looks like a living, breathing Big Ten quarterback. Please look like this next Saturday against the weasels. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 05:17:03 PM
24-3 at the half. Would've been 28-3 if not for a penalty on the fourth TD. Michigan actually scoring TD's in the red-zone. No way! Maryland helping out by shooting themselves in the foot time after time. 

Michigan D looks like it's sleepwalking a little bit. Don't really care as long as they stay healthy *KNOCK ON WOOD*. 

Just need to finish, stay healthy, and not turn it over. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 05:19:56 PM
well it's only like the most viewed video in YouTube history and one of the biggest #1 songs in world history. Kind of hard to not recognize it.....and it does not excuse Maryland from playing it at a football game.
I have no idear what yer talkin bout
probably a good thang
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 05:20:04 PM
Florida State won the BC game. They are gonna be coming in hot for the Florida game. 

Bowl eligibility on the line too. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 05:22:32 PM
Florida State won the BC game. They are gonna be coming in hot for the Florida game.

Bowl eligibility on the line too.
Florida - FSU games used to be for title shots....now it's just which one will be eligible for a bowl game. Crazy.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 05:28:22 PM
Florida can technically clinch bowl eligibility today IF... they beat the Tigers Missouri. 

If not, then yes. Florida and Florida St would be playing for which one gets to go to the internet.com bowl and get beaten by a Sunbelt team. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 05:31:10 PM
Uh oh, the Hawkeyes just put 'em away. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 05:36:47 PM
the more I see JJ McCarthy the more it infuriates me he isn't starting. The kid literally has the perfect throwing motion/mechanics. His arm talent is seriously elite. 

https://twitter.com/JamesYoder/status/1462177938032533511?s=20
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: CatsbyAZ on November 20, 2021, 05:45:48 PM
After a slow start on offense thanks to two early Dorian Thompson-Robinson interceptions, UCLA’s Senior experience is taking over their Crosstown rivalry Vs USC. 

It isn’t doing USC any favors that Four calls have brought back explosive plays. Two offensive pass interferences after long pass catches, an ineligible man downfield after a long pass catch, and an overturned catch after a long pass catch. However, USC’s big play dependent offense strikes right before the half to keep the Trojans in the game, trailing the Bruins 28-17.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 05:52:50 PM
31-3. Michigan looking sharp and like they went on the road to take care of business and not overlook anyone even though next week they'll have the biggest game in 5 years vs OSU. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 06:13:39 PM
Bearcats putting SMU in a pine box
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 06:17:32 PM
Donovan Edwards is the best receiving back I’ve ever seen at Michigan. And it’s not close. 

This guy could become SUCH a weapon the more playing time he gets.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 06:21:55 PM
WHEW PIG
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 06:22:52 PM
Tua Jr would be good- if he didn't overthrow the ball too much and throw it right to the other team too often. 

Kid has serious wheels and can move and has a strong arm, just tries to throw it too hard and it goes wild and high sometimes and he'll throw it to the other team way too much.

DJ Turner is really good. Michigan has at least one legit good CB, methinks. 

52-18. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 06:24:48 PM
I know I'll get killed for this and rightfully so- but MAN if they didn't overturn that Hutchinson TD vs MSU....Michigan is probably 11-0 right now- even with that 4th QTR meltdown vs Sparty.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 06:29:42 PM
Arkansas being kind of good is awesome because what is more fun than yelling whew pig all the time
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 06:30:10 PM
That was a ball don't lie moment for Nebraska after a very week holding call negated a long run, just to convert a long fourth down pass play and cash in the touchdown
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 06:31:23 PM
JJ McCarthy with a rushing TD. 59-18. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: GopherRock on November 20, 2021, 06:35:13 PM
That was a ball don't lie moment for Nebraska after a very week holding call negated a long run, just to convert a long fourth down pass play and cash in the touchdown
That big TE for Nebraska was absolutely wide open on that 4th down play. 

Also that freshman RB for the weasels is a damn load. He's got 100+ yards since halftime. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 06:37:18 PM
whale shit!
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 06:38:01 PM
The best thing about being the best 3-7 team is the chance to be the best 3-8 team
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: GopherRock on November 20, 2021, 06:38:39 PM
whale shit!
Allen has at least 150 years since halftime. He's gonna be the next Badger RB to go for 200+ next week
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 06:39:17 PM
whale shit!
I'm not googling that.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 20, 2021, 06:46:17 PM
Huskers v Badgers has been thoroughly Enjoyable to watch. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: GopherRock on November 20, 2021, 06:47:55 PM
I'm not googling that.
https://youtu.be/7X0hq0ug9q4
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 06:53:02 PM
Nebraska suddenly turned into the keystone cops when they got near the end zone
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 06:53:25 PM
Huskers beefed it. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 06:53:57 PM
Huskers v Badgers has been thoroughly Enjoyable to watch.
Nebraska has played everybody close- even OSU. They just invent new ways to lose close games though. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 06:54:13 PM
PI on Hicks

no call

Bull, I'd go off if I was Frost
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 06:54:32 PM
Huskers beefed it.
Ref beefed it
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: GopherRock on November 20, 2021, 06:55:20 PM
Oof. 

And yes, Scott did go off. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 06:55:29 PM
I don't blame the refs much, but...........

that was obvious, give the huskers a chance to beef it
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 06:56:05 PM
Oof.

And yes, Scott did go off.
he should, the ref should be ashamed and called out
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: bayareabadger on November 20, 2021, 07:01:16 PM
The part where my team won was nice 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 07:05:58 PM
https://twitter.com/bubbaprog/status/1462209485326458881?s=20
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 07:07:19 PM
If The ACC champion had a bid to the tournament I would be so much more locked into this Pittsburgh Virginia game. Instead it's just for a shot to play in the Orange Bowl against an arbitrary helmet team
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 07:07:22 PM
The part where my team won was nice
your team looking pretty good, they really turned it around from 1-3, have a chance to lock up the West after they spank Minnesota next week. Consider me impressed with Paul Chryst flipping the script.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 07:11:09 PM
who wins this Utes-Ducks game? 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 07:12:30 PM
If The ACC champion had a bid to the tournament I would be so much more locked into this Pittsburgh Virginia game. Instead it's just for a shot to play in the Orange Bowl against an arbitrary helmet team
It's the biggest problem with the current system, which is you can't really place any weight on a game until a bunch of idiots tell you a couple days later
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 07:13:12 PM
who wins this Utes-Ducks game?
Good question. Utah the best team Oregon has played since OSU right?
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: bayareabadger on November 20, 2021, 07:22:25 PM
Good question. Utah the best team Oregon has played since OSU right?
Yep. Utes are favored. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 07:26:00 PM
BTW, I remember we were thinking the B1G running backs were bad coming into the season. Now, whew boy there are some studs here.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 07:27:06 PM
Florida going to OT with Missouri.

I'd like to go back to my college self and tell him MSU lost by 50 to OSU, but is still better than Texas, USC, and all 3 Florida schools.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 07:27:59 PM
who wins this Utes-Ducks game?
who cares besides Oklahoma and Cincinnati?
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 07:28:46 PM
Florida going to OT with Missouri.

I'd like to go back to my college self and tell him MSU lost by 50 to OSU, but is still better than Texas, USC, and all 3 Florida schools.
thanks for forgetting Nebraska
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 07:32:02 PM
thanks for forgetting Nebraska
I was thinking college, when I became an MSU fan.  Nebraska was deep in the Bill Callahan years by then, playing us in Alamo Bowls and whatnot
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 07:33:34 PM
youngster
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 07:36:21 PM
And so ends Dan Mullen
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 07:37:42 PM
and Sark???
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 07:38:15 PM
who cares besides Oklahoma and Cincinnati?
I think the Utes and Ducks split their two game series, and so will Oklahoma and OSU2 split theirs. 

Then Bama loses to Georgia, and not only does Cincinnati get into the playoffs, but also Notre Dame. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 07:40:04 PM
and Sark???
https://twitter.com/carebearkieran/status/1461486930055495687?s=20
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 07:43:50 PM
The Utes sure have some unusual uniforms. 

I never thought I'd ever say this, but it is going to be tough for the Ducks to roll out in more peculiar uniforms than that. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 07:44:07 PM
and Sark???
He's on par in Year 1 with Dan Mullen Year 4
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 07:44:31 PM
Everyone sleeping on a good Baylor-KSU game
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 07:47:35 PM
Vandy only trails Ole Miss by a TD. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Cincydawg on November 20, 2021, 07:48:34 PM
Florida loses to Mizzou in OT.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 07:49:49 PM
Tennessee just took the lead over S Alabama for the first time all game. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 20, 2021, 07:51:01 PM
Florida loses to Mizzou in OT.


So yeah, Gators-Seminoles will be for bowl eligibility. 

That's like a single elimination playoff game. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: LittlePig on November 20, 2021, 07:56:09 PM
The Big Ten West race is still a little muddled now but is a little more clear after today's games.

Wisc can clinch the division with a win over Minn or a loss by Purdue and a loss by Iowa.

Wisc would win a 2-way tie at 7-2 berween Iowa and Wisc.  Wisc would win a 3-way tie at 6-3 between Wisc, Iowa, Minn.  Wisc would not win a 4-way tie at 6-3 between Wisc, Iowa, Minn, Pur

Iowa can clinch with a win over Neb and a loss by Wisc.

If Iowa loses to Neb on Black Friday, then Iowa would be eliminated because Iowa can not win any possible tie breakers at 6-3.  If Iowa  beats Neb on Black Friday, then minn is eliminated.  Iowa still needs Wisc to lose because Iowa can not win a 2-way tie at 7-2 between Iowa, Wisc.

Minn can clinch the division with a win over Wisc and a loss by Iowa, and a win by Purdue.  Minn can not win a 3-way tie at 6-3 but would win a 4-way tie at 6-3 between Minn, Wisc, Iowa, Purdue

Purdue is now eliminated but could still finish in a 4-way tie for 1st place at 6-3 if Purdue beats Ind, Iowa loses and Wisc loses.  But Purdue would not win a 4-way tie at 6-3 between Purdue, Wisc, Minn, Iowa.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: CatsbyAZ on November 20, 2021, 07:56:52 PM
The Utes sure have some unusual uniforms.

I never thought I'd ever say this, but it is going to be tough for the Ducks to roll out in more peculiar uniforms than that.

Utah’s stadium tonight is the first packed house for a PAC 12 game all season. Not merely an announced sellout, but all seats actually full.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 08:10:13 PM
Everyone sleeping on a good Baylor-KSU game
I'm watching
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 08:10:59 PM
Utes strike first, 7-0 up on the Ducks with 4:30 left in the 1st QTR.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: GopherRock on November 20, 2021, 08:32:48 PM
Utah’s stadium tonight is the first packed house for a PAC 12 game all season. Not merely an announced sellout, but all seats actually full.
Oregon is having a hard time in the early going. 

I'm surprised that UU doesn't do something with the Olympic cauldron like USC does. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 08:35:09 PM
I'm going to vodka
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Cincydawg on November 20, 2021, 08:36:25 PM
So ... Georgia-Ohio State for a title? Let's see it (saturdaydownsouth.com) (https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/georgia-football/so-ohio-state-georgia-national-title-lets-do-it-2021/)

I think these are the two best teams right now.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 08:36:34 PM
Utah’s stadium tonight is the first packed house for a PAC 12 game all season. Not merely an announced sellout, but all seats actually full.
They've got a great HFA with that elevation (4200').  
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 08:48:25 PM
Utes get it in the end zone again. Up 14-0 now on Oregon with 5 mins left in the 2nd QTR. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 08:53:11 PM
https://twitter.com/jaypo1961/status/1462223057456615427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1462223057456615427%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsaturdaytradition.com%2Fwisconsin-football%2Fwisconsin-db-caesar-williams-claps-back-at-claim-officials-missed-late-pi-on-badgers%2F
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 09:06:50 PM
All Utes in the first half. 21-0
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 09:07:15 PM
Tom Brookshier was pretty good
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 09:07:37 PM
Utah punches it in on 3rd and Goal. Up 21-0 with 25 seconds left to go until the half. They are absolutely physically dominating and bullying Oregon. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Cincydawg on November 20, 2021, 09:08:49 PM
Presuming Oregon loses, whose in the current four?  Cincy benefits, OSU looked fantastic, Alabama looked vulnerable.  I'd have OSu at 2, then probably Michigan and then Cincy.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 09:10:23 PM
well, it's not Notre Dame at #4
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 09:10:41 PM
Presuming Oregon loses, whose in the current four?  Cincy benefits, OSU looked fantastic, Alabama looked vulnerable.  I'd have OSu at 2, then probably Michigan and then Cincy.
When Oregon loses...my guess the rankings will be...

1) Georgia
2) Ohio State 
3) Alabama
4) Cincy
5) Michigan
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 09:11:57 PM
Presuming Oregon loses, whose in the current four?  Cincy benefits, OSU looked fantastic, Alabama looked vulnerable.  I'd have OSu at 2, then probably Michigan and then Cincy.
If you remove the Oregon barrier, OSU jumps Alabama.  Cincinnati is #4, knowing that it doesn't matter because OSU and UM play next week, and the loser eliminates themselves.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2021, 09:13:14 PM
Holy hell
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 09:13:48 PM
the Ducks SUCK
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 09:14:10 PM
Utah just returned a punt for a TD with 0 seconds left on the clock. 

28-0 at the half. Oregon getting absolutely beat down this first half.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 09:40:35 PM
The FS1 announcer is starting to make fun of the fact that he has to plug OSU-UM after every commercial break, by overselling it more and more, and I'm here for it.

Most recently he said, "you better find a dark room to isolate yourself in to watch the most important event of your life"
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 09:41:09 PM
The FS1 announcer is starting to make fun of the fact that he has to plug OSU-UM after every commercial break, by overselling it more and more, and I'm here for it.

Most recently he said, "you better find a dark room to isolate yourself in to watch the most important event of your life"
I actually think it's Petros, who I've always disliked
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: ELA on November 20, 2021, 09:51:34 PM
Oregon can't tackle for shit
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 09:53:01 PM
I actually think it's Petros, who I've always disliked
I think it was....and hey, it's not like Michigan-OSU games can be as important or big as USC-UCLA games....now those games are really big events.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 09:54:00 PM
Oregon can't tackle for shit
I've watched them vs Stanford, little bit vs Wazzu, and been watching this Utah game...and I know it was super early in the year- but the game was in Columbus- and I still can't figure out how Ohio State lost to this Oregon team. It bottles the mind.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 09:55:59 PM
I've watched them vs Stanford, little bit vs Wazzu, and been watching this Utah game...and I know it was super early in the year- but the game was in Columbus- and I still can't figure out how Ohio State lost to this Oregon team. It bottles the mind.
They're 20 year olds.  None of it makes sense.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on November 20, 2021, 09:56:29 PM
I think the Utes and Ducks split their two game series, and so will Oklahoma and OSU2 split theirs.

Then Bama loses to Georgia, and not only does Cincinnati get into the playoffs, but also Notre Dame.
Ohio State's best shot against Georgia is for Bama to lose the SECCG and drop to #4 with tOSU and Cincy at #2 & 3.

That way the Buckeyes' semi-final is an easy tune-up game while Georgia is stuck playing a tough game against a legitimate opponent. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: GopherRock on November 20, 2021, 10:00:06 PM
Damn. 35-7. This is an ass-whoopin', and Utah's last series was nothing but really basic stuff. 

Also, the biggest crowd ever at Salt Lake Olympic Stadium. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 10:03:06 PM
Damn. 35-7. This is an ass-whoopin', and Utah's last series was nothing but really basic stuff.

Also, the biggest crowd ever at Salt Lake Olympic Stadium.
yeah, it's been complete and utter domination by Utah. They have been bitch-slapping Oregon up and down the field for 3 QTRs.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 10:08:40 PM
Utah just returned a punt for a TD with 0 seconds left on the clock.

28-0 at the half. Oregon getting absolutely beat down this first half.
almost as bad as giving up a TD on the opening kickoff
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 10:10:42 PM
They're 20 year olds.  None of it makes sense.
and with 20 years of seasoning, if they were 40 year olds, none of it would make sense
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 10:22:08 PM
Alabama has tied FSU with longest streak for consecutive 10 win seasons (14 straight). 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2021, 10:26:02 PM
great, thanks for sharing
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 20, 2021, 10:42:47 PM
I've watched them vs Stanford, little bit vs Wazzu, and been watching this Utah game...and I know it was super early in the year- but the game was in Columbus- and I still can't figure out how Ohio State lost to this Oregon team. It bottles the mind.
Don’t forget that Ohio State has the second youngest team in division one football in terms of returning production, especially on defense.

their “room for improvement“ was way bigger than most.  
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 20, 2021, 11:15:57 PM
Ducks go down 38-7 at the hands of the Utes. What a total and complete asswhooping. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 11:37:53 PM
Alabama has tied FSU with longest streak for consecutive 10 win seasons (14 straight).
Yeah, but they play more games now.  Context.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 11:38:16 PM
Utah's last 2 TDs before the half came quick from guys who just kept ballin' and breakin' tackles and refusing to go down
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 11:39:47 PM
Yeah, but they play more games now.  Context.
So in your "context" FSU had a better run?
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 11:42:17 PM
but the game was in Columbus- and I still can't figure out how Ohio State lost to this Oregon team. It boggles the mind.
The Ducks just seemed to set the tempo and kept that pace up.They deserved it no doubt
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 11:43:17 PM
So in your "context" FSU had a better run?
Their run was in fewer games, so to win 10 per year, that required a better win%.  
Whether that's better or not is up to the individual.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 11:43:42 PM
Texas Tech got shut out and had only 108 total yards.

Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 11:47:02 PM
Their run was in fewer games, so to win 10 per year, that required a better win%. 
Whether that's better or not is up to the individual.
Which theoretically makes it easier to get to and win championships - all things being equal
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2021, 11:49:02 PM
The 'fun fact' had nothing to do with championships, just wins.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 20, 2021, 11:53:41 PM
No ,it was about "Context"
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 21, 2021, 12:02:41 AM
Yeah, but they play more games now.  Context.
yup and FSU played more games than previously
it's called progress for the network barons
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 21, 2021, 12:03:32 AM
No ,it was about "Context"
context???  context?  We don't need no stinkin context!!!
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 21, 2021, 12:04:51 AM
I think you're arguing just to argue.  

Winning 10 games every year when you average 12.1 games per season is harder than if you average 13.4 games per season.  
Wins.
Annual.
Consecutive
Math.
Logic.


Try it.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 21, 2021, 12:05:27 AM
You'll take your context,eat your runza and go to bed
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 21, 2021, 12:06:25 AM
I'm pretty sure I'll sleep well
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 21, 2021, 12:07:37 AM
Championships try that - more impressive logic indicates than 10 win seasons
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 21, 2021, 12:11:27 AM
Ur definitely trolling.
The fun fact was about 10-win seasons.
I'm sorry you're that bored.
Goodnight.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MrNubbz on November 21, 2021, 12:15:50 AM
Never stated as a fun fact just piling on - sweet dreams
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MarqHusker on November 21, 2021, 12:47:09 AM
Good fight tonight.  Crawford a machine.   Really good effort by Porter.  
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 21, 2021, 07:24:36 AM
Yeah, but they play more games now.  Context.
Compare schedules. Bama's run is far better then FSU's.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 21, 2021, 07:53:25 AM
More opportunities, even difficult ones, are still additional opportunities.  This isn't difficult, guys.

Why do I get the feeling that if I was some non-descript poster, you'd agree with me?
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 21, 2021, 07:55:31 AM
https://sports.yahoo.com/missouri-coach-eli-drinkwitz-trolls-dan-mullen-after-beating-florida-014325447.html



Ouch.  
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 21, 2021, 09:41:54 AM
More opportunities, even difficult ones, are still additional opportunities.  This isn't difficult, guys.

Why do I get the feeling that if I was some non-descript poster, you'd agree with me?
no one agrees with anyone around here

that wouldn't be fun

you're special, but not that special
see, I'm not even going to agree with you on this ;)
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 21, 2021, 09:51:16 AM
Compare schedules. Bama's run is far better then FSU's.
perhaps not depth of schedule, but FSU was playing the Canes and the Gators each season when all 3 programs were pretty stout

for example:  1998 Noles schedule included #14 Texas A&M, #18 USC, the unranked Canes, who must have sucked, #20 Georgia Tech, #12 Virginia, #4 Florida, and a bowl game vs #1 Tennessee

Canes ended with 3 losses ranked #20 in the AP
But, it's not the SEC SEC SEC
of course Bama or this season Georgia doesn't play all the best SEC teams in a given season
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Cincydawg on November 21, 2021, 10:06:13 AM
UGA right now has played no ranked teams if Arkansas drops out, unless Clemson creeps in.

Their toughest opponents were probably at Tenn and at Auburn.  

Ohio State looks really good, maybe this is akin to the VaTech loss season.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 21, 2021, 10:49:00 AM
This is a stupid debate.

14 consecutive 10-win seasons is a ridiculous achievement in any era. Kudos to both teams for achieving it. 

That said, OAM is absolutely right that context matters. Teams get more games every year, and in the era of CCG and the CFP, you can potentially have up to 15 games per year, where much of FSU's run would be a maximum of 12 games. From 1987 until 2000, in those 14 years FSU played 12 games 11 times, and 13 games 3 times. During Alabama's run, they have NEVER played less than 13 games in a single season. 

OAM is also right that this is not some definitive answer which tells us whose achievement is more significant. After all, the first half of FSU's was independent, and the second half was the ACC. That's not nearly as difficult SOS as Alabama, who spent all of that time in the SEC SEC SEC SEC!!! I'd also argue that the era where FSU was doing it might have been a little more, let's say loose, with NCAA enforcement of recruiting violations. And Alabama, while I don't think they're paying players, basically ignited the spending arms race not only with facilities, but also with hiring coaches for "non-coaching" analyst roles, having enormous staff for recruiting evaluation, etc etc. 

So these are both amazing runs by any team. The context of number of games is important, and shouldn't be discounted if you're trying to compare them. The context of number of games also doesn't automatically give FSU the advantage if you're trying to compare them, because conference and era of football also shouldn't be discounted. 

But everyone jumps to conclusions whenever OAM opens his mouth. 
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 21, 2021, 11:09:55 AM
This is a stupid debate.

and it's not even the off-season yet :91:
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Cincydawg on November 21, 2021, 11:27:36 AM
Both runs were impressive, no doubt.  And it's tough to compare between somewhat different eras.  Tennessee allowed no points in the entire regular season one year.

I do think Ohio State's run of very few bad seasons is unparalleled, none for more than 2-3 years.

FSU's top five finishes is astonishing.  1995 Nebraska was a massive team.  UGA's new running back weighs 350 pounds and is 6'7".

Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 21, 2021, 06:37:37 PM
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Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: MaximumSam on November 21, 2021, 07:22:12 PM
ND over Michigan?
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 21, 2021, 07:39:12 PM
apparently the pollsters don't believe Michigan will beat tOSU

if Michigan pulls the upset, they will jump ND
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: FearlessF on November 21, 2021, 08:52:00 PM
Here’s a look at Klatt’s Top 10 entering Week 13:

1. Georgia
2. Ohio State
3. Alabama
4. Michigan
5. Cincinnati
6. Notre Dame
7. Oklahoma State
8. Baylor
9. Oklahoma
10. Wisconsin
Just missing the cut this week are Ole Miss, BYU and Utah.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 21, 2021, 09:10:05 PM
apparently the pollsters don't believe Michigan will beat tOSU

if Michigan pulls the upset, they will jump ND
stupid. Michigan would bitchslap ND. ND is not a good team- they've played absolutely no one outside of Wisconsin, Purdue, and Cincy- they got bitchslapped by Cincy, got some fortunate calls and bounces go their way vs Purdue, and really they were on the ropes vs Wisconsin and losing that game in the 4th QTR until Wisconsin fell apart in epic fashion. If Wisconsin played them today they would boat race ND, and not sure ND beats Purdue on a neutral field.

Florida State, Toledo, & Virginia Tech took them to the wire. Those are three truly awful teams. Not even awful good teams like Nebraska- just awful awful teams.

ND is very fortunate they've played a bunch of MAC, service academies, god awful ACC teams this year, and that their main rival USC is awful.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 21, 2021, 09:29:42 PM
apparently the pollsters don't believe Michigan will beat tOSU

if Michigan pulls the upset, they will jump ND
If that's how they're voting, they need their vote taken away.  

Maybe ND is ahead of UM because they have the better loss.
Title: Re: The Battle Of Thermopylae Has Come To The Horseshoe (SOC 11/20/21)
Post by: Mdot21 on November 21, 2021, 09:57:37 PM
If that's how they're voting, they need their vote taken away. 

Maybe ND is ahead of UM because they have the better loss.
was it a better loss though? ND lost at home by double digits- to a Group 5 team. 

Michigan lost on the road to an in-conference rival by 4 pts- after they were up by 16 pts with 18 mins left in the game- and it should've been up 23 pts because the B1G officials have admitted Aidan Hutchinson's TD shouldn't have been over-turned. 

Yeah- I get it- Michigan choked- they deserve the LOLs- and Cincy is clearly a better team than MSU- but the situations are very different. And then when compare their rest of the schedules- ND's schedule is a joke. Which is why those clowns will never join a conference- because it will kill any chance they have of actually going to the playoff.