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Title: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on November 27, 2017, 10:14:46 AM
IMHO most of it is pretty simple:

The ACC and SEC Championship games are essentially play-in games but they are largely irrelevant to other teams because, IMHO, the winners are in and the losers are out.  

If either Oklahoma or Wisconsin lose, that will open up a spot or two.  IMHO, Bama is the next team in so if either tOSU or TCU win, the Tide are in the playoffs.  

The only real question is what happens if both tOSU and TCU win this weekend?  At that point, the contenders for the last playoff spot would be:
IMHO, the above is the order in which those teams would be ranked behind the top-3 but it might depend on the relative strength of tOSU's, TCU's, and USC's CCG wins.  Ie, if one of them pulls a 2014 Ohio State and wins their CCG 59-0 that would potentially vault them ahead of the others.  
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: NorthernOhioBuckeye on November 27, 2017, 10:22:39 AM
I would not be so quick to assume that Bama makes the playoff with a loss by Oklahoma or Wisconsin. They lost to the only decent team they played this year. If TCU or Ohio State win, either of those wins would be bigger than any win by Bama this year. Also, they would have a conference championship to hang their hats on, where Bama would not.

Now you could point to last year where a non-conf champ Ohio State made it over a 2-loss B1G champ Penn State. But remember, Ohio State had 3 wins over top 10 teams last year that set them apart. Bama does not have that resume.

I believe that the winners of the Conf Championship games in the B1G and the Big 12, will most likely get the nod over Bama. I am most likely wrong, but I think the committee will take the lack of a quality Bama win into consideration. If they don't, the playoff committee is a farce. 

Personally, I don't want to see Ohio State in the playoff. I don't feel they belong and would rather see a good bowl game vs a quality opponent. However, I also want them to win the B1G this year. And if they do, I hope the committee does NOT select them to a playoff game. 
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: TresselownsUM on November 27, 2017, 10:35:50 AM
I agree, I want to see the Bucks win (hell, I'm going to the game!)

but I also agree I don't think this team is a legit top 4 team, too many holes. Inconsistent LB, OL, QB, coaching, special teams to name a few. one or two issues maybe you can overcome, but ohio state's got at least the above 4 problems.

but what teams are top 4? OU's offense is fantastic, their defense and special teams are atrocious.

Clemson I think has the best defense in America, but their too have had an up and down offense, QB play has been a little sporadic, and they are really missing their placekicker that got hurt.

Auburn, probably no hotter team in America, but their BIG wins have been at home. that defensive front 7 is pretty damn good though

Wisconsin. Overall a fairly consistent team, QB play has been poor, way too many picks. haven't really been in serious danger of losing to anyone, but let inferior teams like Purdue, Illinois hang around way too long. Not an explosive offense, if they get behind can they not panic, stick with running attack and make a comeback?

Georgia, not counting last week, not a great passing attack, same for Alabama.

So I don't personally see 1 team that I think is light years ahead of anyone, if you made me pick a winner I'd go Clemson.

But let's not fool ourselves, the talking heads will say "we think Alabama is head and shoulders above" OSU, TCU, USC etc and that's why the resume doesn't matter, we don't need to compare because the "tape" says Bama is way better
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: rolltidefan on November 27, 2017, 11:20:06 AM
2 thing need to say first to be clear:

1 - not sure bama is good enough to win cfp. between injuries on line and front 7 on d we are struggling, and our gameplanning has been suspect last few weeks.

2 - not sure bama deserves it anyway. leaning towards no.

having said that, i think the cfp committee will have bama 6th, and if either wisk or ou slip up, then bama will sneak in.

if osu beats sconnie, then there will be a healthy debate and i can see it going either way. both helmets. osu has more losses, but is a p5 champ, osu has better wins, but worse losses (both score and teams). no idea really how this plays out though.

is ou loses, bama is in fairly comfortably imo. don't think tcu has the clout to overtake bama.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Entropy on November 27, 2017, 11:26:20 AM
imo.. if OSU wins, and I think they will, bama is in the playoff..    I think it will be OU, Clemson, SEC Champ, Bama..  (not in order)
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Entropy on November 27, 2017, 11:27:26 AM
Iowa beating OSU will be the BIG game that people talk about for years... as in, how did it happen.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: rolltidefan on November 27, 2017, 11:37:00 AM
Iowa beating OSU will be the BIG game that people talk about for years... as in, how did it happen.
losing games you shouldn't lose happens all the time to every team. what sets that loss apart is how bad they got beat. it wasn't just a bad game and couldn't overcome mistakes, it was a brutal beat down with a bad scoreline to boot.
wisky will probably just win anyway and we won't get to find out.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Entropy on November 27, 2017, 11:43:01 AM
rolltide... agree.  OSU looked like the inferior team.  Hence the "how did that happen"...  It wasn't like OSU fumbled 5 times in the redzone and lost 10-7.   Iowa never put on a show like that all season, well,  until they faced UNL's D
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: TresselownsUM on November 27, 2017, 12:02:50 PM
I agree, I think the Iowa loss (due to score) is way too much to overcome. unless they move OSU to #6 Tuesday night (which they won't), the Bucks are toast. Play for a Big 10 title and maybe an Orange bowl or Fiesta Bowl.. (unfortunately my 2 favorites the Rose and Sugar are out due to playoffs)

I'd really like to see a 2 loss team get in over a 1 loss due to the 1 loss having a weaker resume, and if Ohio State had lost by a touchdown instead of a hundy to Iowa then I think it might of happened. Auburn will get in with 2, but the SEC champ always gets in, even in a down year. and make no question, the SEC was down this year.

it might not matter though, Ohio State might not score 21 on Wisconsin this weekend.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: TresselownsUM on November 27, 2017, 12:07:56 PM
not sure bama is good enough to win cfp.

I would say it depends, on who they draw. I think they could beat Wisconsin or Georgia, those would be more slug it out type games, not an air raid which I think Bama could struggle with. Bama is good at smashmouth this year, but there's not enough of a passing game to get into a shootout.

If they drew Auburn my initial reaction would be no after last week, but that's shortsighted, in a rivalry rematch, I'd probably take Saban.

OU would be interesting, because I think OU can be had by a team that can slow down their offensive weapons (no ones really been able to) but maybe more importantly it's gotta be a team that could really pound the ball and control the clock. Kind of like how OSU beat Oregon a few years back. But I would lean in favor of OU vs Bama.

I'd also take Clemson vs Bama. Equally stout defense, but in my opinion a better offense.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Entropy on November 27, 2017, 12:16:44 PM
Matchups in the first round will be key...  sometimes, team A can handle team B better the C due to talent/scheme/etc... yet team C is better than B.   This year, I think, matchups will be more important than previous years.

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Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on November 27, 2017, 12:28:00 PM
Matchups in the first round will be key...  sometimes, team A can handle team B better the C due to talent/scheme/etc... yet team B is better than C.   This year, I think, matchups will be more important than previous years.
I'll go a step further and say that I believe that any of the plausible contenders could either win it all or get blown out in the semi-final.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: rolltidefan on November 27, 2017, 12:33:52 PM
i can agree with that. there's probably 8-10 teams and any of them can beat the others.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: ELA on November 27, 2017, 02:48:20 PM
Can't find a single issue with the OP
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: CWSooner on November 27, 2017, 04:20:26 PM
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OU's offense is fantastic, their defense and special teams are atrocious.
The defense is bad.  Special teams are nothing special overall, but better than average.  Very solid place-kicking, 90% of KOs through the end zone, punt average yardage in the low 40s, none blocked.  OTOH, not much in the return game and no blocks of opposition punts or kicks.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: CWSooner on November 27, 2017, 04:30:41 PM
IMHO most of it is pretty simple:
  • The ACCCG winner (either 11-1 Miami or 12-1 Clemson) is in.  
  • The SECCG winner (either 12-1 UGA or 11-2 Auburn) is in.  
  • Oklahoma is in if they beat TCU in the B12CG to finish 11-1.  
  • Wisconsin is in if they beat tOSU in the B1GCG to finish 13-0.  

The ACC and SEC Championship games are essentially play-in games but they are largely irrelevant to other teams because, IMHO, the winners are in and the losers are out.  

If either Oklahoma or Wisconsin lose, that will open up a spot or two.  IMHO, Bama is the next team in so if either tOSU or TCU win, the Tide are in the playoffs.  

The only real question is what happens if both tOSU and TCU win this weekend?  At that point, the contenders for the last playoff spot would be:
  • 11-2 B1G Champion Ohio State
  • 11-2 B12 Champion TCU
  • 11-2 P12 Champion USC (assuming they beat Stanford in the P12CG).  
  • 12-1 non-Champion Wisconsin
IMHO, the above is the order in which those teams would be ranked behind the top-3 but it might depend on the relative strength of tOSU's, TCU's, and USC's CCG wins.  Ie, if one of them pulls a 2014 Ohio State and wins their CCG 59-0 that would potentially vault them ahead of the others.  
I saw an article earlier today on either the CBS or CFN site that makes a point I hadn't really thought about--tOSU is limited by how high Oklahoma is in the rankings.  The Committee is going to be leery about ranking a 2-loss Ohio State over a 2-loss Oklahoma, due to the H2H.

In this analysis, a 2-loss B1G champ Ohio State has a better chance of getting in competing with Bama for the 4th spot rather than through having OU lose to TCU and open up two spots.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 27, 2017, 04:32:19 PM
if osu beats sconnie, then there will be a healthy debate and i can see it going either way. both helmets. osu has more losses, but is a p5 champ, osu has better wins, but worse losses (both score and teams). no idea really how this plays out though.
This^^^^^^^ the mayhem is great with or w/o tOSU in the CFP
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: ELA on November 27, 2017, 05:35:53 PM
Curious as to whether we'd have more or less intrigue under the BCS system?

First of all, Wisconsin would absolutely be #1 in the polls right now, but let's assume aside from that, it's all the same.

Wisconsin would be the only team that controlled it's own destiny.  After that who knows?  You'd have a pretty legit shot of leaving two 1 loss BCS champs out among Clemson, Oklahoma and Georgia.  I think Auburn would be done, even with a win, with 2 losses.  Even if Clemson and Oklahoma both lost, I think Miami would get in over them just to avoid putting a 2 loss team in.

LSU got in in 2007, but there were no 1 loss conference champs as options.  The only other 1 loss team was a Kansas team that didn't even play for a Big XII title.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on November 27, 2017, 08:12:17 PM
I saw an article earlier today on either the CBS or CFN site that makes a point I hadn't really thought about--tOSU is limited by how high Oklahoma is in the rankings.  The Committee is going to be leery about ranking a 2-loss Ohio State over a 2-loss Oklahoma, due to the H2H.

In this analysis, a 2-loss B1G champ Ohio State has a better chance of getting in competing with Bama for the 4th spot rather than through having OU lose to TCU and open up two spots.
If that is correct then I believe that Ohio State has no shot at the CFP because I think that 11-1 Bama will get in ahead of a potential 11-2 B1G Champion Ohio State.  
I'm not sure what the committee would do with the comparison of:

Last year isn't the same because last year Ohio State finished 11-1.  
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: CWSooner on November 28, 2017, 12:00:19 AM
If that is correct then I believe that Ohio State has no shot at the CFP because I think that 11-1 Bama will get in ahead of a potential 11-2 B1G Champion Ohio State.  
I'm not sure what the committee would do with the comparison of:
  • 11-2 B1G Champion Ohio State (with H2H home loss to OU), and
  • 11-2 non-Champion Oklahoma (with H2H road win over tOSU).  

Last year isn't the same because last year Ohio State finished 11-1.
That situation would certainly present a conundrum to the Committee.  Conference champ and H2H cancel each other out.

Having a dog in the fight, in this situation, I'd probably say eliminate the team with the worse loss.

If I didn't have a dog in the fight, I'd say to go with the conference champion.

I am coming to the belief that winning your conference should be the play-in to the playoff, and that the Committee should just exist for the purpose of choosing between #4 and #5 of the P5 conference champs.

And no expansion to eight teams.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Kris61 on November 28, 2017, 06:30:44 AM
I don't think Ohio St is in a great place right now.  Even with a win they will either be compared to an Alabama team with one less loss or an Oklahoma team with the same record who beat them in Columbus. They could be compared to both.  And while most of the time Ohio St gets the benefit of the doubt with the "eye test" I don't think they would when compared to Bama and may not against Oklahoma either.

The loss to Iowa is a cloud, too.  I heard some talking head on the radio yesterday ask if you could imagine a scenario where Bama would go into Kinnick and have a double nickel hung on them.  It may not be an entirely fair question but the answer is no for me.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 28, 2017, 06:52:35 AM
I don't think Ohio St is in a great place right now.  Even with a win they will either be compared to an Alabama team with one less loss or an Oklahoma team with the same record who beat them in Columbus. They could be compared to both.  And while most of the time Ohio St gets the benefit of the doubt with the "eye test" I don't think they would when compared to Bama and may not against Oklahoma either.

The loss to Iowa is a cloud, too.  I heard some talking head on the radio yesterday ask if you could imagine a scenario where Bama would go into Kinnick and have a double nickel hung on them.  It may not be an entirely fair question but the answer is no for me.
Agree totally. Also, I don't think it will matter as I think Wisconin is going to kick their ass.
Wisconsin has been undervalued all season.   Fans often confuse " weak schedule" with not very good.  
Look at the granular stats  on Wisconin...they are first or second in an incredible number of measures.  Their defense is sick, and their offense is a machine, plus the are more than respectable on Special Teams.
When they get to the playoffs, I think they will surprise some folks. 
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: TresselownsUM on November 28, 2017, 10:35:54 AM
Look at the granular stats  on Wisconin...they are first or second in an incredible number of measures.  Their defense is sick, and their offense is a machine, plus the are more than respectable on Special Teams.

Stats can be misleading. The way Wisconsin runs their offense it was almost always inflate their defensive numbers. They pound the rock, control tempo and clock which means their defense will be on the field less. Fewer plays on the field, better defensive stats. A team like Oregon that's going to try to run it's offense fast, run 85  plays and thus subject it's defense to being on the field an extra 20-30 plays is going to have worse defensive metrics. that doesn't mean Wisconsins D isn't better than a spread team, it may very well be, I just think you have to consider some other variables.

with that being said, I do think this Wisconsin defense is pretty good. they haven't played a team that can really fling it, so that'd be interesting to see how theyd fair against that, but they don't have to worry about that this weekend at least. I think the Wisconsin D will hold up pretty well this coming weekend.

now the offense I don't agree. yes, I think the badgers run ball very effectively, but they are one dimensional. hornibrook is a liability. 63% completions is not bad, but 21 TDs to 13 Picks is not a good ratio. and he just lacks the arm strength to take the top off of a defense. If this badger team ever got down by 14-21 points that's how they could get an ugly number hung on them. I don't think that happens this weekend however, the OSU defensive line has been good but not great and the LB's have been horrible.

I don't think Clemson or Auburn would be good matchups for wiscy though, I think they would struggle to get to 17 points on either of those 2 squads. OU would be a good matchup though, they could definitely run the ball on them.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 28, 2017, 10:57:56 AM
Look at the granular stats  on Wisconin...they are first or second in an incredible number of measures.  Their defense is sick, and their offense is a machine, plus the are more than respectable on Special Teams.

Stats can be misleading. The way Wisconsin runs their offense it was almost always inflate their defensive numbers. They pound the rock, control tempo and clock which means their defense will be on the field less. Fewer plays on the field, better defensive stats. A team like Oregon that's going to try to run it's offense fast, run 85  plays and thus subject it's defense to being on the field an extra 20-30 plays is going to have worse defensive metrics. that doesn't mean Wisconsins D isn't better than a spread team, it may very well be, I just think you have to consider some other variables.

with that being said, I do think this Wisconsin defense is pretty good. they haven't played a team that can really fling it, so that'd be interesting to see how theyd fair against that, but they don't have to worry about that this weekend at least. I think the Wisconsin D will hold up pretty well this coming weekend.

now the offense I don't agree. yes, I think the badgers run ball very effectively, but they are one dimensional. hornibrook is a liability. 63% completions is not bad, but 21 TDs to 13 Picks is not a good ratio. and he just lacks the arm strength to take the top off of a defense. If this badger team ever got down by 14-21 points that's how they could get an ugly number hung on them. I don't think that happens this weekend however, the OSU defensive line has been good but not great and the LB's have been horrible.

I don't think Clemson or Auburn would be good matchups for wiscy though, I think they would struggle to get to 17 points on either of those 2 squads. OU would be a good matchup though, they could definitely run the ball on them.
I get the offense on the field for a long time thing- and it is true.  Still- if you look at things like Yards per carry, red zone defense, third down efficiency- I think your undervaluing the Badger defense.  Just my 2 cents.
Also- you seem pretty sure that Ohio State wont sling it around?  Evidence might say otherwise.
Barrett is the highest rated QB in the conference by 10 points over the next guy, he leads the conference in completion %, is fourth in passing yards (but close to those in front of him), has by far the most TD passes, and by far the best TD pass/Interception ratio.
In fact- now that the regular season is over- if someone asked you to look at a season worth of results, and pick the team to try to pass on the badgers- it would be Barrett and OSU.
And don't forget, Dobbins is first in YPC, and Weber is 3rd (Taylor is second).  So its not like you can just defend the pass when you play OSU.
I think the badgers would give any team in the top 5 an helluva game.  That's the whole point- they do not allow teams to race off to a big lead on them.
I strongly suspect they will get a chance to prove that.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: ELA on November 28, 2017, 11:05:05 AM
S&P+ which adjusts for pace of play and what not, looking at efficiency, explosiveness, field position and finishing drives, has Wisconsin's defense #1.

Lot of Big Ten at the top on that side of the ball based on that metric...

1. Wisconsin
7. Michigan State
10. Michigan
12. Ohio State
13. Penn State
16. Iowa
24. Northwestern
28. Purdue
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: LittlePig on November 28, 2017, 11:52:12 AM
S&P+ which adjusts for pace of play and what not, looking at efficiency, explosiveness, field position and finishing drives, has Wisconsin's defense #1.

Lot of Big Ten at the top on that side of the ball based on that metric...

1. Wisconsin
7. Michigan State
10. Michigan
12. Ohio State
13. Penn State
16. Iowa
24. Northwestern
28. Purdue
Interesting that the top 8 teams in defense match the top 8 teams in power rankings.

So maybe a better question is how did JT Barret do against the top 8 defenses?  That may be a better predictor how he does against wiscinsin.  

And maybe Barrett's numbers are so much better than anybody else because he has not faced Wisconsin yet.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MaximumSam on November 28, 2017, 12:05:06 PM
Interesting that the top 8 teams in defense match the top 8 teams in power rankings.

So maybe a better question is how did JT Barret do against the top 8 defenses?  That may be a better predictor how he does against wiscinsin.  

And maybe Barrett's numbers are so much better than anybody else because he has not faced Wisconsin yet.
Barrett:
Against MSU: 55 yards rushing, 183 passing
Michigan: 67 yards rushing, 30 passing (left game early)
PSU: 95 rushing, 328 passing
Iowa: 63 rushing, 208 passing
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on November 28, 2017, 12:10:19 PM
I said in the OP that I thought Bama would get in if either TCU or tOSU wins this weekend.  The best historical comparison in 2016 Ohio State but others have pointed out that 2016 Ohio State had better wins.  In 2016 (rankings from 2016 final CFP poll):
Alabama this year has:

In my opinion all of the following are completely out of the picture:
Furthermore, as I stated in the OP, I believe that the SEC and ACC Champions are locks and that both Wisconsin and Oklahoma control their own destiny and are locks with wins in their respective CG's.  

That leaves three scenarios in which there is a question of what to do:
Scenario #1:  TCU and Wisconsin win:
The SEC and ACC Champions are in along with Wisconsin.  The contenders for the 4th spot are:

Scenario #2:  Oklahoma and Ohio State win:
The SEC and ACC Champions are in along with Oklahoma.  The contenders for the 4th spot are:

Scenario #3:  TCU and Ohio State win:
The SEC and ACC Champions are in.  The contenders for the 3rd and 4th spot are:
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MaximumSam on November 28, 2017, 12:12:02 PM
Wiscy is strong defensively, though they have faced a bevy of bad offenses.  By S&P+:

Utah State - 68
Florida Atlantic - 8
BYU - 121
Northwestern - 81
Nebraska - 80
Purdue - 71
Maryland - 112
Illinois - 124
Indiana - 92
Iowa - 102
Michigan - 72
Minnesota - 119

FAU clearly the outlier there, and that was early in the season.  I think this game might be higher scoring.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 28, 2017, 12:20:34 PM
This will determine how much influence the bean counters have in the selection process, imo. 

If your primary goal was to maximize the TV ratings, while maintaining the appearance of objectivity: 

SEC Champion
ACC Champion
Big Ten Champion
Oklahoma if they beat TCU/Alabama is TCU beats Oklahoma. 
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 28, 2017, 12:38:10 PM
Wiscy is strong defensively, though they have faced a bevy of bad offenses.  By S&P+:

Utah State - 68
Florida Atlantic - 8
BYU - 121
Northwestern - 81
Nebraska - 80
Purdue - 71
Maryland - 112
Illinois - 124
Indiana - 92
Iowa - 102
Michigan - 72
Minnesota - 119

FAU clearly the outlier there, and that was early in the season.  I think this game might be higher scoring.
Does S&P let you remove games to see how it affects the ratings? I'd be curious what all of those would be if UW were removed.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: FearlessF on November 28, 2017, 12:56:03 PM
Nebraska would stay the same

385 yards per game offense for the season average

381 total yards vs the Badgers
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MaximumSam on November 28, 2017, 01:13:08 PM
Does S&P let you remove games to see how it affects the ratings? I'd be curious what all of those would be if UW were removed.
Not as far as I know
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: TresselownsUM on November 28, 2017, 01:56:47 PM
Also- you seem pretty sure that Ohio State wont sling it around?  Evidence might say otherwise.

what I've seen in BIG games, for the most part, is Urban will play it close to the vest. He'll run JT barrett 15-20 times, most likely forget about his RBs for 2 quarters and only throw if he's forced into it.

This year there's only been a handful of games where I would say it looks like we gameplanned to throw a lot. Indiana, but we had to abandon it and we were gonna win or lose on JK Dobbins legs, which is why he had like 29 carries. JT's numbers look good in that game, but he had 2 long plays late that inflated the numbers.

OU and Iowa we came out ready to throw, and both were utter disasters.

Penn St he threw, although that might have been more due to the fact we were down huge in the game. JT played lights out. Nebraska we threw a ton, he was lights out, but Nebraska sucks.

the offense, much like the defense has been wildly inconsistent. Urban won't say it because he loves JT, but I don't think he trusts the passing game.

and I'm a JT fan, I think he's a great college qb albeit up and down like most college qbs. I think we have a nice set of WR's, no all pros but a very nice bunch. I think it'd be wise to sling it at least the first couple of series to get Wisconsin's D loosened up a little bit. but if you look at our last 2 BIG games, MSU and UM, it's clear Urban's all about running the ball now to win. which, if he gives those carries to RB's  might not be a horrible idea.

but lets not confuse this OSU team with OU, or Oky St, or something of that elk. Kevin Wilson might be calling the plays, but Urban has his hands all over this offense, for better or worse. This is not Indiana's offense at OSU
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: LittlePig on November 28, 2017, 03:47:05 PM
Barrett:
Against MSU: 55 yards rushing, 183 passing
Michigan: 67 yards rushing, 30 passing (left game early)
PSU: 95 rushing, 328 passing
Iowa: 63 rushing, 208 passing

Don't forget 4 picks against Iowa.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MaximumSam on November 28, 2017, 03:51:27 PM
Don't forget 4 picks against Iowa.
I left off picks and touchdowns because I was lazy and would have had to click around.
PSU: 4 TD passes, 0 picks, 0 rushing TDs
Iowa: 3 TD passes, 4 picks, 0 rushing TDs
MSU: 2 TD passes, 2 picks, 2 rushing TDs
Michigan: 1 TD pass, 0 picks, 1 rushing TD
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 28, 2017, 04:36:57 PM
Also- you seem pretty sure that Ohio State wont sling it around?  Evidence might say otherwise.

what I've seen in BIG games, for the most part, is Urban will play it close to the vest. He'll run JT barrett 15-20 times, most likely forget about his RBs for 2 quarters and only throw if he's forced into it.

This year there's only been a handful of games where I would say it looks like we gameplanned to throw a lot. Indiana, but we had to abandon it and we were gonna win or lose on JK Dobbins legs, which is why he had like 29 carries. JT's numbers look good in that game, but he had 2 long plays late that inflated the numbers.

OU and Iowa we came out ready to throw, and both were utter disasters.

Penn St he threw, although that might have been more due to the fact we were down huge in the game. JT played lights out. Nebraska we threw a ton, he was lights out, but Nebraska sucks.

the offense, much like the defense has been wildly inconsistent. Urban won't say it because he loves JT, but I don't think he trusts the passing game.

and I'm a JT fan, I think he's a great college qb albeit up and down like most college qbs. I think we have a nice set of WR's, no all pros but a very nice bunch. I think it'd be wise to sling it at least the first couple of series to get Wisconsin's D loosened up a little bit. but if you look at our last 2 BIG games, MSU and UM, it's clear Urban's all about running the ball now to win. which, if he gives those carries to RB's  might not be a horrible idea.

but lets not confuse this OSU team with OU, or Oky St, or something of that elk. Kevin Wilson might be calling the plays, but Urban has his hands all over this offense, for better or worse. This is not Indiana's offense at OSU
Thank god they are not OKIE State or Oklahoma! Those teams are not balanced enough to win in the Big Ten.

and- wildly inconsistent?  Oh my.  Some great games and some poor games..a little up and down perhaps, but far more consistent than most teams.
you don't play a full 12 game schedule, including the East Division in the Big where you beat great defense at MSU/UM/PSU , and end up with the results they have.
Being #1 in Offense, scoring, Rushing, First downs, pass efficiency, total yards, etc..   they are in the top 3-10 in the nation in all of those categories except one. In fact- it would be hard to argue that they are not the most balanced, high output offense in the nation. Nobody I can find comes close.

and the old "what about the big games" mantra is hilarious.  Yeah, because all other units in CFB do their best against the best teams  (DUH)  and Big games are not defined that way until a team loses.

yes, lets talk about JTs 4 pick game.  so the most prolific TD producer in the history of the conference, and the most prolific and efficient passer in the conference by a wide margin this season,(Most TD passes by far with best interception ratio) had a bad game.  who didn't?  The defense didn't even show up for the game- a classic case of emotional let down after the previous week which was the one the pointed to since last year.

Also- the Urban calling JT runs "thing."    You do realize that 95% of those are zone reads, where the other team has chosen to defend the RB right? And yes- that's the kind of offense that Urban runs- the one listed above with all of those national leading stats.  A big part of that is because they make the defense account for the QB-

Now- I do wish they would have called more straight up power runs for the RBs- it was driving me crazy in the first half Saturday.

But then again they have to take advantage of Barrett's incredible accuracy of the proper read on zone reads.  They called several for Haskins and he made the wrong read pretty much across the board.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MaximumSam on November 28, 2017, 07:01:45 PM

But then again they have to take advantage of Barrett's incredible accuracy of the proper read on zone reads.  They called several for Haskins and he made the wrong read pretty much across the board.
Already preparing for the complaints on Haskins not being able to run the zone read like Barrett could.  People are going to miss all those tough yards Barrett can get.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 28, 2017, 08:40:08 PM
Already preparing for the complaints on Haskins not being able to run the zone read like Barrett could.  People are going to miss all those tough yards Barrett can get.
Haskins will get the hang of it. 
Barrett is the best I have ever seen at it. Not only does he get it right pretty much every time, his timing and ability to hide it for a bit is incredible. 
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 28, 2017, 09:17:12 PM
Urban is bat shit crazy if he thinks he is going to win out with JTB under center.It was on display last Saturday
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 28, 2017, 09:27:52 PM
Already preparing for the complaints on Haskins not being able to run the zone read like Barrett could.  People are going to miss all those tough yards Barrett can get.
The only complaints i see on Buckeye boards is why Haskins hasn't been rotated in earlier in the year
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 28, 2017, 10:23:39 PM
The back up QB is always the most popular guy on the team.

Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 28, 2017, 10:28:58 PM
Urban is bat shit crazy if he thinks he is going to win out with JTB under center.It was on display last Saturday
So wrong, and so obvious.   I actually feel sorry for you.   Barrett is his only chance.
They would have to dumb down the offense so much for Haskins.  Just like he had to agains t UM.  
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 28, 2017, 10:57:45 PM
If JT is so damn smart how come he keeps throwing into seething double coverage.Barrett is a case study in the Mike Tyson quote "everybody has a plan until they are punched in the mouth".Those that don't remember the past are condemned to repeat it.Didn't see that beautiful pick that he threw that was dropped?Evidently they have to dumb the offense down even more for a 5th yr senior.I actually feel sorry if you don't see the disparity of talent on display.He has had NFL talent surrounding him for 4 seasons and still won't get over the hump.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 28, 2017, 11:11:01 PM
If JT is so damn smart how come he keeps throwing into seething double coverage.Barrett is a case study in the Mike Tyson quote "everybody has a plan until they are punched in the mouth".Those that don't remember the past are condemned to repeat it.Didn't see that beautiful pick that he threw that was dropped?Evidently they have to dumb the offense down even more for a 5th yr senior.I actually feel sorry if you don't see the disparity of talent on display.He has had NFL talent surrounding him for 4 seasons and still won't get over the hump.
If he keeps throwing into double coverage, how does he have the highest QB rating in the conference? How does he have 7 more TDs than the second place QB? How does he have the highest completion % and by far bes t TD-interception ratio? How did Ohio State beat 3 of the 4 best defenses in the conference? How did the end up with the best offense in every measure, from total yards to points to first downs to offensive efficiency, and, with the best balance of running and passing in the league?
How did they make it to the  championship game? 
Should I take your view, or the viewpoint of the guy responsible to make this decision and is at practice every day, AND IS ON PACE to be the winningest CFB coach that ever coached.
If you could find one coach from the top 25 that would not laugh at the suggestion that there is another QB on their roster, OR IN THE LEAGUE that gives them a better chance to win, it would be because he was drunk.  
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 28, 2017, 11:26:32 PM
31-0 and more to come.When most of your passes are 15 yds and in vs mostly over matched opponents hey bravo.Clemson/Oklahoma/Iowa say hello,again there are lies,damn lies and statistics.It's the jimmy's and the Joe's not the X's & the O's.Urban is a great recruiter but trotting out a pedestrian arm with a bad wheel defies logic.JT's a great guy but he has looked good because of the talent around him.Haskins is definitely a step up.This defense may carry the day vs UW,maybe.After that well see last year.Do you seriously think JT won the UM game last year?He crapped the bed ,Wilton Speight and the defense won that game.Two pathetic(of the 4)picks vs IA shouldn't have been thrown,specially from a 5th yr senior.Take away the short stuff and we have egg on our face against a quality opponent
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 28, 2017, 11:48:55 PM
 
Should I take your view, or the viewpoint of the guy responsible to make this decision and is at practice every day, AND IS ON PACE to be the winningest CFB coach that ever coached.
If you could find one coach from the top 25 that would not laugh at the suggestion that there is another QB on their roster, OR IN THE LEAGUE that gives them a better chance to win, it would be because he was drunk.  
Let me get this straight are you stating that the top 25 coaches would select JT Barrett over any other QB?I'm mean you are saying that gives them a better chance to win on their roster or in the League.Because if so you'll see at least 4 of them in the play offs
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 29, 2017, 06:10:56 AM
31-0 and more to come.When most of your passes are 15 yds and in vs mostly over matched opponents hey bravo.Clemson/Oklahoma/Iowa say hello,again there are lies,damn lies and statistics.It's the jimmy's and the Joe's not the X's & the O's.Urban is a great recruiter but trotting out a pedestrian arm with a bad wheel defies logic.JT's a great guy but he has looked good because of the talent around him.Haskins is definitely a step up.This defense may carry the day vs UW,maybe.After that well see last year.Do you seriously think JT won the UM game last year?He crapped the bed ,Wilton Speight and the defense won that game.Two pathetic(of the 4)picks vs IA shouldn't have been thrown,specially from a 5th yr senior.Take away the short stuff and we have egg on our face against a quality opponent
I find it humorous that you think JT was the reason we let Iowa score 55. Typical uninformed Monday morning QB.   And Oklahoma, where we were breaking in all new WRs, new LBs at their positions, and new defensive backfield. A game which was tied up in mid Q3, and then our back seven could not stop the tight end or fullback on RPOs..and Clemson, where we had Beck calling plays, and like Michigan and MSU before them, Clemson saw no WR or passing scheme they were afraid of, so they all sold out on the run.
Yes, the ONLY reason they were able to eventually put together game winning drives ( remember, they had to do it twice due to missed chip shot FG) last year versus Michigan, was his ability to run.  It sure as hell wasn't the play calling.

15 yards?  Again check your facts. Go to BTN and see what his average yards per completion are versus rest of league- prepare to eat more crow.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 29, 2017, 06:37:13 AM
Let me get this straight are you stating that the top 25 coaches would select JT Barrett over any other QB?I'm mean you are saying that gives them a better chance to win on their roster or in the League.Because if so you'll see at least 4 of them in the play offs
Reading comprehension man.  
The original statement that you guys are making is that Haskins gives OSU a better chance to win RIGHT now.  That's the incredibly ridiculous statement your making.
Not only is that stupid, yes stupid, but what I am saying that no coach would agree with that, or even pull a guy from their offense to put on OSUs team, right now, and think they could run that offense.
The TD to Marcus Baugh almost never happened, but thanks to Barrett knowing the offense so well, he stopped Meyer from calling a TO just before and got his 2 confused WRs into position, snapped the ball, went quickly through his reads and saw option, a slant on right, covered, then went to Baugh for TD.  That whole sequence is on Eleven Warriors, as is the conversation with Meyer where he openly praises Haskins, but says the had to substantially simplify the offense for Haskins.

It's the stuff most fans don't see.  Did you see that?  I certainly did..noticed it live.
Did you see the three crucial zone reads Haskins ran, where he missed the obvious read which was the QB run, and our RB got stuffed for no gain or a loss?  I did.

I am not saying Haskins won't be really good...he shows potential for sure. But those who anoint him after a few plays, and ignore the BIG TENS MOST PROFICIENT TD MAKER in HISTORY, well too stupid to even take seriously.

Every opposing coach would tell you that.

Ask the informed Badger fans, the ones who understand the schemes and Xs and Os, they would be happy if Barrett couldn't go.  That makes their defensive job so much easier.....they just pull out their Michigan tape, stuff the run, hassle the QB and never have to be back on their heels because they have no fear of the QB or zone read.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: TresselownsUM on November 29, 2017, 01:14:26 PM
Also- the Urban calling JT runs "thing."    You do realize that 95% of those are zone reads, where the other team has chosen to defend the RB right? And yes- that's the kind of offense that Urban runs- the one listed above with all of those national leading stats.  A big part of that is because they make the defense account for the QB-

well, if you believe other defensive coordinators, analysts etc then yes, that's exactly what urban is doing. if the opposing defense is saying, we are going to take your running backs out everytime you run the read option, then essentially you are just calling QB draws all game long. now technically JT has to make the decision, but isn't it odd that the decision is he has to keep it? like every freaking play? is every D coordinator in the nation stupid? or are do they realize that it's way better having Barrett run it 20 times vs letting Dobbins or Weber run it 20 times? that my friend is Urban's flaw. he can't find a way to give it to his RBs because he's too stubborn to just run a straight running play to his most talented runners
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: TresselownsUM on November 29, 2017, 01:19:46 PM
So wrong, and so obvious.   I actually feel sorry for you.   Barrett is his only chance.
They would have to dumb down the offense so much for Haskins.  Just like he had to agains t UM.  


first off, I want JT to start.

But I don't think they'd have to dumb down the offense if he was hurt. Haskins has been there for 2 years, they might have to run things better suited to his skills, but I don't think all of a sudden they'd be down to running 5 plays.

Would you say they dumbed down the playbook when Cardale Jones came in with only 7 days prep vs Wisconsin?
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: TresselownsUM on November 29, 2017, 01:25:29 PM
I find it humorous that you think JT was the reason we let Iowa score 55.

obviously not, but the 14 he gave them in the first half were absolutely crushing. and those 14 points were totally on JT, I'm referencing the opening pick and the pick with about 90 seconds left in the half. It gave Iowa momentum that we couldn't recover from. Take away the 2 really bad picks in the 1st half, we're at worst tied, and who knows, maybe even leading at the break and it's a completely different ball game.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: TresselownsUM on November 29, 2017, 01:36:36 PM
and- wildly inconsistent?  Oh my.  Some great games and some poor games..a little up and down perhaps, but far more consistent than most teams.
you don't play a full 12 game schedule, including the East Division in the Big where you beat great defense at MSU/UM/PSU , and end up with the results they have.
Being #1 in Offense, scoring, Rushing, First downs, pass efficiency, total yards, etc..   they are in the top 3-10 in the nation in all of those categories except one. In fact- it would be hard to argue that they are not the most balanced, high output offense in the nation. Nobody I can find comes close.


-6 yards in the first quarter vs UM, a horrible first half vs IU, total disaster at Iowa, Oklahoma pretty much a no show (and their defense is not good) Mike Weber 1 carry the entire first half vs UM, Dobbins doesn't touch the rock in the late 3rd to 4th quarters vs OU. 17 points in the first half vs Army.

Now we did get really fat stats against ILL, Nebraska, UNLV, Rutgers, Maryland and Nebraska. but who cares, we're supposed to, none of those teams have a defense. The MSU game is the 1 game were we blew the doors off a good defense. and why did we do that? for 1, we didn't run near as much read option because of the total outrage of not getting the RBs the ball against Iowa.

I think the problem with this offense is they still don't know what they want to be. All offseason they wanted to be a team that just wanted to throw it deep, work the deep ball. then it didn't work, we better run it. then out of necessity we did throw well against Penn St and fell in love with the pass game again. then that blew up against Iowa so back to the RBs vs MSU.

so season long we probably do look fairly balanced, but I would argue game to game it's fluctuated quite a bit.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 29, 2017, 06:03:44 PM
So wrong, and so obvious.   I actually feel sorry for you.   Barrett is his only chance.
They would have to dumb down the offense so much for Haskins.  Just like he had to agains t UM.  


first off, I want JT to start.

But I don't think they'd have to dumb down the offense if he was hurt. Haskins has been there for 2 years, they might have to run things better suited to his skills, but I don't think all of a sudden they'd be down to running 5 plays.

Would you say they dumbed down the playbook when Cardale Jones came in with only 7 days prep vs Wisconsin?
They changed it completely.   To suit 4things: Cardales inexperience, Cardales arm, Ezekiel Elliot, Devon Smith.  And yes, it was simplified, especially the first full game against Wisconsin. As urban said after, " notice not one throw between the hashes- that's how we took risk out".  Now with more time to prepare, against Bama and Oregon, there were a few more throws over the middle, but only a few.
And yes, Urban just said in his post game pressed, they simplified the offense for Haskins after he came in.  
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 29, 2017, 06:13:42 PM
Also- the Urban calling JT runs "thing."    You do realize that 95% of those are zone reads, where the other team has chosen to defend the RB right? And yes- that's the kind of offense that Urban runs- the one listed above with all of those national leading stats.  A big part of that is because they make the defense account for the QB-

well, if you believe other defensive coordinators, analysts etc then yes, that's exactly what urban is doing. if the opposing defense is saying, we are going to take your running backs out everytime you run the read option, then essentially you are just calling QB draws all game long. now technically JT has to make the decision, but isn't it odd that the decision is he has to keep it? like every freaking play? is every D coordinator in the nation stupid? or are do they realize that it's way better having Barrett run it 20 times vs letting Dobbins or Weber run it 20 times? that my friend is Urban's flaw. he can't find a way to give it to his RBs because he's too stubborn to just run a straight running play to his most talented runners
Is every defensive coordinator in the country stupid?   
No- maybe it's just the ones that have allowed OSU to get 550 yards and 43 points per game, and have the average passing yards and rushing yards per game both be top ten, and nearly 50/50 balance.
Knowing what OSU and doing and being able to stop it completely are two different things.
MIchigan and Clemson did a good job of it last year, but as everyone pointed out, due to horrible pass blocking, horrible play design and play selection, Ohio State got to a point last year where it was super easy to stop OSUs pathetic passing game.  
That's why Wilson was brought in.  And that's why JT is the conferences leading passer, and in the top 7-8 in the nation in passing efficiency.
Urban 'so offense is based on spreading you out, using the QB as a run threat, and making you pick your poison- leading to a power running game.  
Is it perfect, well hell no. But as I heard spurrier say today- it is incredibly effective and hard to stop completely.    It is very hard to make OSU one dimensional.   
Barrett is the main reason.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Mdot21 on November 29, 2017, 06:26:20 PM
Lol @ the JT hate. He's really good guys.

Haskins looked great, but it was for a couple series and a couple throws. I wouldn't be ready to anoint him over JT just yet. You guys clamoring for Haskins do know he only threw 7 passes that entire game, right? Haskins wasn't asked to do a whole lot. Not nearly as much as JT is. They definitely dumbed things down for Haskins. JT's decision making is superb. Might not have Haskins arm or size, but he's a HELL of a QB.

JT also dealt with a Michigan defense that was mixing things up with different looks. Don Brown was running way more zone and disguising things early on. Soon as Haskins came in Brown basically reverted to his base defense and straight man to man coverage. Was pretty much pitch and catch for Haskins. JT didn't get as many easy looks like that. Brown was really mixing things up on him that 1st half.

JT isn't Baker Mayfield or Deshaun Watson or Tim Tebow or Vince Young. So if that's your problem with him- well seems like a pretty dumb one to have because very few are. He's in that very next level below though- and how in the world could anyone complain about having a QB like that? I'd fricken KILL for a QB like that. Could always be worse Buckeye fans. Have ya seen John O'Korn?
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 29, 2017, 06:41:32 PM
and- wildly inconsistent?  Oh my.  Some great games and some poor games..a little up and down perhaps, but far more consistent than most teams.
you don't play a full 12 game schedule, including the East Division in the Big where you beat great defense at MSU/UM/PSU , and end up with the results they have.
Being #1 in Offense, scoring, Rushing, First downs, pass efficiency, total yards, etc..   they are in the top 3-10 in the nation in all of those categories except one. In fact- it would be hard to argue that they are not the most balanced, high output offense in the nation. Nobody I can find comes close.


-6 yards in the first quarter vs UM, a horrible first half vs IU, total disaster at Iowa, Oklahoma pretty much a no show (and their defense is not good) Mike Weber 1 carry the entire first half vs UM, Dobbins doesn't touch the rock in the late 3rd to 4th quarters vs OU. 17 points in the first half vs Army.

Now we did get really fat stats against ILL, Nebraska, UNLV, Rutgers, Maryland and Nebraska. but who cares, we're supposed to, none of those teams have a defense. The MSU game is the 1 game were we blew the doors off a good defense. and why did we do that? for 1, we didn't run near as much read option because of the total outrage of not getting the RBs the ball against Iowa.

I think the problem with this offense is they still don't know what they want to be. All offseason they wanted to be a team that just wanted to throw it deep, work the deep ball. then it didn't work, we better run it. then out of necessity we did throw well against Penn St and fell in love with the pass game again. then that blew up against Iowa so back to the RBs vs MSU.

so season long we probably do look fairly balanced, but I would argue game to game it's fluctuated quite a bit.
I would agree with the identity thing and the fluctuations you speak of.
On the other hand, I look at Indiana, a conference road game, (who opens with a conference road game) and our WRs were brand new, facing a healthy, extremely experienced set of 4 DBs for Indiana.
Same on offense....our really inexperienced DBs versus a great WR Corp led by Cobbs, a QB that had his most accurate night of the year, probably because they had WEEKs to prepare ( and he hit a number of throws where the WR was actually well covered.
And even with this,when crunch time came, OSU adjusted and blew them out.
Do you remember the score of the Oklahoma game mid third quarter? Teams were tied.
Then the inexperienced LBs  at least Worley and Booker)and DBs could not handle the RPOs and run fakes.  Again, the OSU passing game was not clicking. Barrett had little to throw to as the Sooners got ahead and just dropped into a zone, after OSU had spent nearly all of fall camp preparing their WRs for man beaters.  Oklahoma was just better.  And they have proven to be one of the best.

Oklahoma was the better team, period.
But blaming Barrett is misguided.  
Yes, the pick six to start Iowa was Horrible.  To the Hawkeyes coaching credit, they absolutely baited him into it based on what OSU did to PennState.
But let's not forget, Barret made some great throws and runs to get OSU back to tied at 17 large in the first half. But OSU came in flat, and Bosa's ejection took the air out.
The entire off season for OSU was pointed at Penn State.  They won that game in exhausting and emotional fashion, thanks to Barrett. IOwa meantime. Had one blackout game planned all year. They were fired up and focused as was their crowd. They are famous for elevating their game at home when they play highly ranked teams. This was the game they had circled on the schedule.  Road games are tough enough, but after a huge emotional win, Buckeyes ran into a buzz saw.   I saw it coming, but not to that degree. Iowa broke all kinds of tendencies on offense, and the Buckey coaches were unprepared.  That's On Meyer, a guy known to be one of the best at having his team prepared emotionally and scheme wise.   Not that day. But if they played again, who would you bet on with a gun to your head?  You know who.  Unfortunately that's not how it works.

Now, let's look at the wins, the endless list of wins that Barrett led, and in so many cases, bailed out OSU.  Who has done better?  Are they 4-0 with him as a starter against UM in spite of him, or at least partly because of him?

You want to talk about having lesser stats against better teams?  Well of course!!  That's how it works for everyone. The idea is, can they be stopped completely?

Maybe, but hard to do. Much harder than teams that don't have a highly competent, true dual threat QB.  
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2017, 06:51:05 PM
Reading comprehension man. Sentence structure and clear content man
The original statement that you guys are making is that Haskins gives OSU a better chance to win RIGHT now.  That's the incredibly ridiculous statement your making.
Not only is that stupid, yes stupid, but what I am saying that no coach would agree with that.I'd imagine both Sweeney & Saban last year after JT put up 0 pts in the play off.With his record setting 3 & outs and all
The TD to Marcus Baugh almost never happened, but thanks to Barrett knowing the offense so well, he stopped Meyer from calling a TO just before and got his 2 confused WRs into position, snapped the ball, went quickly through his reads and saw option, a slant on right, covered, then went to Baugh for TD.  That whole sequence is on Eleven Warriors, as is the conversation with Meyer where he openly praises Haskins, but says the had to substantially simplify the offense for Haskins.That's rich,so Barrett is cracking code at Blechley Park while still throwing to a wide open linebacker after 5 years - impressive.Did Urbs mention Haskins coming in with a 6 pt deficit and leaving with with a 11 pt margin of victiory.Whew! simple works for me

It's the stuff most fans don't see.  Did you see that?  I certainly did..noticed it live.
Did you see the three crucial zone reads Haskins ran, where he missed the obvious read which was the QB run, and our RB got stuffed for no gain or a loss?  I did.

Ask the informed Badger fans,The ones that may share your narrative

I am not saying Haskins won't be really good...he shows potential for sure. But those who anoint him after a few plays, and ignore the BIG TENS MOST PROFICIENT TD MAKER in HISTORY, well too stupid to even take seriously.

Every opposing coach would tell you that
.Beautiful that's some category 5 hooey right there.Didn't know you were so well connected in coaching circles in CFB.For every Penn St game there is a Sooner/Hawkeye display.His Proficiency disappears when the competition stiffens.Don Brown & Dabo Sweeney (last year) produced the Blue Print.I didn't call you stoopid or say JT sux.Haskins or Burrow(before injury) should have been platooned like he did with the Gators.JT has his spots simply not all of them.As the song goes "Im frightened by those that don't see it."GO BUCKEYES! BTW - great posts T.O.M.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2017, 07:12:25 PM
 He's in that very next level below though- and how in the world could anyone complain about having a QB like that? I'd fricken KILL for a QB like that. Could always be worse Buckeye fans. Have ya seen John O'Korn?
The fanbase would like to see some semblance of a consistent downfield passing attack.Haven't had that since Cardale during the 2014 run.Mixing in Haskins/Burrow in situations would keep defenses honest.JT hasn't developed that against a premier defensive unit.Dare him to throw long while taking away the short stuff - he didn't prove them wrong on the biggest stage 
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: FearlessF on November 29, 2017, 07:22:05 PM
careful what you ask for...

concentrate too much on the downfield pass and lose your running identity

that leads to multiple losses in conference

ask Mike Riley
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2017, 07:27:33 PM
No FF Bucks have two very capable RB's and a good albeit banged up O-Line.QB needs the deep game to back up and spread out a defense
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 29, 2017, 07:33:17 PM
I am not saying Haskins won't be really good...he shows potential for sure. But those who anoint him after a few plays, and ignore the BIG TENS MOST PROFICIENT TD MAKER in HISTORY, well too stupid to even take seriously.

Every opposing coach would tell you that
.Beautiful that's some category 5 hooey right there.Didn't know you were so well connected in coaching circles in CFB.For every Penn St game there is a Sooner/Hawkeye display.His Proficiency disappears when the competition stiffens.Don Brown & Dabo Sweeney (last year) produced the Blue Print.I didn't call you stoopid or say JT sux.Haskins or Burrow(before injury) should have been platooned like he did with the Gators.JT has his spots simply not all of them.As the song goes "Im frightened by those that don't see it."GO BUCKEYES! BTW - great posts T.O.M.
I could find people that know more about football on Hineygate than you do.  Seriously, do you think before you post?  For every Penn State, there is an Oklahoma?  Did you really just say that? So the record is .500.
I imagine Dabo and Nick were hoping OSU wouldn't get another coordinator like Hermann, so they wouldn't have to deal with a JT.
But seriously- hard to have a conversation with someone who truly does not understand basic football concepts...just sits there and whines about a coach that's won 70 games in 6 seasons, and a QB that other teams would KILL to have, and who owns more Big Ten records than anyone who ever played the position.  Lol...but I am the one full of Huey!
Instead of reading your posts whining about one of the nation's best coaches, best offenses, and best QBs, I will just ignore, since again you don't grasp play calling or Xs and Os.  If I want to read that I will just go to Hineygate.
Until next year when you start whining about why OSU is nowhere near as productive or successful scoring or moving the ball.  Then I will enjoy your posts again.

https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2017/11/88514/a-cure-for-wellness#comments   

Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2017, 09:10:00 PM
More often than not JT has laid an egg on the Big Stage(sort of like you in this thread) surrounded by NFL talent.What does Tom Herman have to do with JT's chronic 3 & outs and putting up no points and gassing our defense vs Clemson.He's complicated right?You said so your self,so why can't he remember what Herman taught him?Maybe you forget receivers leaning forward,reaching back or stopping to snag a fluttering toss.Is that on Herman too?Is stretching the field and spreading a defense a football concept?I understand JT doesn't do that on a stout defense.Buckeye Rob is waiting for you over at Hiney - you both can wear the goggles and toss back the kool aid -good times.Ive been to Clemson/Bama/Sooner boards,believe me they don't share your cosmopolitan view of the Record Setter.Ohio St will miss the excellent departing O & D Linemen.Not the perennial dink & dunk numbers hoarder.Be nice if Haskins/Burrow were given the long leash the Pet Project was afforded

Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Mdot21 on November 29, 2017, 09:26:06 PM
The fanbase would like to see some semblance of a consistent downfield passing attack.Haven't had that since Cardale during the 2014 run.Mixing in Haskins/Burrow in situations would keep defenses honest.JT hasn't developed that against a premier defensive unit.Dare him to throw long while taking away the short stuff - he didn't prove them wrong on the biggest stage
Look the Cardale thing was a special moment in time. He came in for 3 games out of nowhere, there was no tape on him for opposing defenses to scout or game plan him and he had the future NFL receivers to use that giant arm to go deep to in Thomas and the best deep threat in college football that season in Smith.

What happened the next season when he was named the starter and all the defensive co-ordinators had tape on him to game plan him? He kinda struggled, the offense sputtered out and he got benched. For.....JT!!

QB isn't RB or WR. You can't use them situationally. Gives up tendencies, tips your hand, mess up rythm. Only 1 QB can play.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2017, 09:45:58 PM
Why can't UFM rotate them like he did in Gainesville and won an MNC?Perhaps he was young and hungry then rather than predictable.That's all I've I alluded to before Zues started tossing edicts down from Mt Olympus suggesting I had no grasp of football concepts.You yourself was pissed when the M LB dropped JT's gift in the red zone.Have to change things up and go with what works.JT has his upside certainly Haskins does too Dwayne stepped into the fray down 6 and left up 11.On the road vs a Don Brown defense late in the season.If that doesn't display moxie and talent into crunch time then I don't know what does.I'm told to pipe down and sit in the corner when this is pointed out WTF
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 29, 2017, 10:10:06 PM
More often than not JT has laid an egg on the Big Stage(sort of like you in this thread) surrounded by NFL talent.What does Tom Herman have to do with JT's chronic 3 & outs and putting up no points and gassing our defense vs Clemson.He's complicated right?You said so your self,so why can't he remember what Herman taught him?Maybe you forget receivers leaning forward,reaching back or stopping to snag a fluttering toss.Is that on Herman too?Is stretching the field and spreading a defense a football concept?I understand JT doesn't do that on a stout defense.Buckeye Rob is waiting for you over at Hiney - you both can wear the goggles and toss back the kool aid -good times.Ive been to Clemson/Bama/Sooner boards,believe me they don't share your cosmopolitan view of the Record Setter.Ohio St will miss the excellent departing O & D Linemen.Not the perennial dink & dunk numbers hoarder.Be nice if Haskins/Burrow were given the long leash the Pet Project was afforded


Your narrative, less facts as usual, leaves me laughing.  
give it up Nubbz, every other school poster in this topic has told you how wrong you are.
Comes up short on the big stage?  Clueless. MIchigan wins, MSU wins, Oklahoma win Penn State win...not big stage? The list goes on.  You also wrongly attribute Clemson to Barrett.  Anyone with a brain who witnessed that and other similar games last season- including Meyer, has openly admitted the offensive play design, play selection, and lack of protection, as well as no deep threat, were the causes.  But that doesn't fit your Monday morning QB narrative, mostly because you don't understand it.  
Talk about kook aid.   
Let's see how this plays out when Barrett is gone.  Let's see if they can be second in the country in points per game, number 4 in total offense.  Oh wait...facts again.  Sorry, your debating with stupid narratives. " comes up short on big stage more often than not"
Buy a book about modern football dynamics, so you can understand what's actually going on, then come back with some facts.  
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 29, 2017, 10:25:43 PM
As they prepare to play the number one defense in the nation, who plays a completely different alignment than they are used to, what are your expectations for Barrett, and the offensive game plan in general?  What does the guy have to do to get you to think he is a baller?
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2017, 11:45:57 PM
Your narrative, less facts as usual, leaves me laughing.  
give it up Nubbz, every other school poster in this topic has told you how wrong you are.
Comes up short on the big stage?  Clueless. MIchigan wins, MSU wins, Oklahoma win Penn State win...not big stage? The list goes on.  You also wrongly attribute Clemson to Barrett.  Anyone with a brain who witnessed that and other similar games last season- including Meyer, has openly admitted the offensive play design, play selection, and lack of protection, as well as no deep threat, were the causes.  But that doesn't fit your Monday morning QB narrative, mostly because you don't understand it.  
Talk about kook aid.  
Let's see how this plays out when Barrett is gone.  Let's see if they can be second in the country in points per game, number 4 in total offense.  Oh wait...facts again.  Sorry, your debating with stupid narratives. " comes up short on big stage more often than not"
Buy a book about modern football dynamics, so you can understand what's actually going on, then come back with some facts.  

Oh not only do coaches agree with you the posters also.You'll twist anything to fit your take.T.O.M. certainly pointed out your flawed logic(BS really).JT's Clemson performance was so smashing he had 9 months off & repeated it for the Sooners this season.But you have to be as smart as JT to understand it.As our esteemed colleague T.O.M.pointed out JT set up things rather nicely in Iowa City.So ya he concurred with you in your sphere of whack Oh and the dumbed down Haskins pulled the Michigan game out while record setter was probably in the locker taking a Physics Test.Good to see record setter show up vs PSU great game.You'd sell a snow cone to an Eskimo.JT meh the linemen leaving will be the holes to fill.Think he'll follow his former teammates to the Sunday League.Guess we know who propped who up
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 30, 2017, 06:46:54 AM
Oh not only do coaches agree with you the posters also.You'll twist anything to fit your take.T.O.M. certainly pointed out your flawed logic(BS really).JT's Clemson performance was so smashing he had 9 months off & repeated it for the Sooners this season.But you have to be as smart as JT to understand it.As our esteemed colleague T.O.M.pointed out JT set up things rather nicely in Iowa City.So ya he concurred with you in your sphere of whack Oh and the dumbed down Haskins pulled the Michigan game out while record setter was probably in the locker taking a Physics Test.Good to see record setter show up vs PSU great game.You'd sell a snow cone to an Eskimo.JT meh the linemen leaving will be the holes to fill.Think he'll follow his former teammates to the Sunday League.Guess we know who propped who up
As I figured. Run from your original whacked out theory, that OSU has a better chance to win right now with Haskins.  You can't defend it so you change the topic completely.
Play on Sunday?  What does that have to do with your original theory...nice attempt at diversion.
And you keep going back to the last game.   Ok I will play along...Barrett is 4-0 against Michigan because of Haskins. 
And you never answered the question I posed; what do you expect of the QB position Saturday, facing the nation's #1 defense, who runs a defensive package/ alignment the Buckeyes rarely see?  If Barrett finds a way to lead to a win, but doesn't throw for 300 yards, does the Big Ten's all conference (Again) QB still suck in your view? And you prove Urban Meyer wrong- and you do know more than him?
I already know the answer to the other side...if Wisconsin wins because they are better, regardless of the circumstances, you will blame JT.
I know it's a tough question for you because it involves understanding the 3-4 the Badgers run, and you have no clue how that works and what kinds of unique challenges that presents.  You will just go back to your name calling, personal insults, and narrative- that despite mountains of statistical data and facts, mountains of accolades from other coaches and knowledgable sports writers, JT sucks, and OHIO state should be undefeated always, and that Haskins would get them there.  Priceless.  
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 30, 2017, 07:10:12 AM
Yeah...its just my " narrative".   Lol

From landgrantholyland.com. 

If Haskins starts, the crux of this game will be whether or not he can get up to speed in the read-option quickly. He ultimately did enough with his arm and his legs to help carry the Buckeyes to victory last weekend, but on four or five occasions, he made the wrong read at the mesh point and either got the RB blown up in the backfield or was brought down for no gain himself. Against a Badger defense that's been even better than Michigan's has, that can't happen if the Buckeyes want to win this game.

We can be reasonably optimistic about what Haskins can do in the passing game, though. He went 6-of-7 last week, showing off what we've all been hearing for a long time: he's a tremendous arm talent. Size-wise, he's just about the mid-point of J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones; he might also be the mid-point of their running and passing talents.

There are very few weaknesses on Wisconsin's defense, and no real silver lining to point to—they're equally ungenerous to the pass and the run, and flat out don't get scored on. The "ain't played nobody Pawwwwl" critique only holds if you're able to square the circle of Ohio State struggling against Michigan and losing to Iowa, both of whom Wisconsin dispatched in convincing fashion.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: ELA on November 30, 2017, 09:56:27 AM
The "ain't played nobody Pawwwwl" critique only holds if you're able to square the circle of Ohio State struggling against Michigan and losing to Iowa, both of whom Wisconsin dispatched in convincing fashion.

Iowa, yes.  Michigan, the games were almost identical.  Pretty even for 3ish quarters, with UM holding a 2nd half lead in both, then UW/OSU opened up a two score margin in the fourth.  UW's win was probably slightly more convincing, but it was also at home, which sort of evens out.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 30, 2017, 09:58:42 AM
The Badgers look absolutely unstoppable, in their season highlights.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: TresselownsUM on November 30, 2017, 12:34:50 PM
well, I wasn't trying to morph this into a JT sucks thing, I'll reiterate, I like JT, always have. he's had a few clunkers but most people do. but i'll never forget games like MSU 2014 and PSU this year.

FYI I heard barrett had surgery this week? maybe it's something minor like draining fluid or something, but that makes me nervous.

my issue is how we run the offense. and I know I keep getting the stats thrown at me, 550 yards of offense, 4th in points etc, how can you complain? look, it's more than good enough to compete and win the BIG 10 every year. I can't argue against that. But is it good enough to win a national championship? (yes, I don't have dementia, I realize we won a natty, but the last few years we haven't played near as well against ELITE competition offensively)

I'm not complaining per say that it doesn't work, but it's clear, it doesn't always work, and  I think it's got as much to do with the coaches as the personnel.

how many times at a press conference have you heard Urban Meyer say "that's not enough carries/touches" for Carlos Hyde, Zeke Elliot, JK Dobbins, M Weber? I've heard it a great number of times.

How many times have you heard Urban Meyer say "we don't like to run our quarterback that much" when talking about JT Barrett as well as Braxton Miller after they get 15-20 carries, typically more carries than our RB. He's said this in pressers more often than I can count.

When does this typically get fixed? the game right after a loss. Prime example is Michigan when Zeke got roughly 30 carries after losing to MSU, or this year when Dobbins/Weber got a ton of carries against MSU after losing to Iowa. but then we slowly start trending away from getting it to our backs.

Now is Urban giving us a load of crap, does he not really believe what he says in press conferences? If he does believe it, then why is he, and offensive genius unable to find more carries for his RBs?

and I'm sure I'll get hit with "you have no idea how the read option works." that's fine, believe that if you want. but I will reiterate, defensive coordinators want our QBs running the ball, they don't want our RBs getting 30 carries. and if Urban can't figure out how to do that more consistently, then his offensive read option play calling whatever you want to call it has a systemic flaw that he doesn't know how to fix. just my 2 cents.

I have fewer complaints about the actual pass game, other than I think we run too much zero backfield pass plays. typically I think the passing game issues are more execution issues.
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 30, 2017, 01:25:11 PM
well, I wasn't trying to morph this into a JT sucks thing, I'll reiterate, I like JT, always have. he's had a few clunkers but most people do. but i'll never forget games like MSU 2014 and PSU this year.

FYI I heard barrett had surgery this week? maybe it's something minor like draining fluid or something, but that makes me nervous.

my issue is how we run the offense. and I know I keep getting the stats thrown at me, 550 yards of offense, 4th in points etc, how can you complain? look, it's more than good enough to compete and win the BIG 10 every year. I can't argue against that. But is it good enough to win a national championship? (yes, I don't have dementia, I realize we won a natty, but the last few years we haven't played near as well against ELITE competition offensively)

I'm not complaining per say that it doesn't work, but it's clear, it doesn't always work, and  I think it's got as much to do with the coaches as the personnel.

how many times at a press conference have you heard Urban Meyer say "that's not enough carries/touches" for Carlos Hyde, Zeke Elliot, JK Dobbins, M Weber? I've heard it a great number of times.

How many times have you heard Urban Meyer say "we don't like to run our quarterback that much" when talking about JT Barrett as well as Braxton Miller after they get 15-20 carries, typically more carries than our RB. He's said this in pressers more often than I can count.

When does this typically get fixed? the game right after a loss. Prime example is Michigan when Zeke got roughly 30 carries after losing to MSU, or this year when Dobbins/Weber got a ton of carries against MSU after losing to Iowa. but then we slowly start trending away from getting it to our backs.

Now is Urban giving us a load of crap, does he not really believe what he says in press conferences? If he does believe it, then why is he, and offensive genius unable to find more carries for his RBs?

and I'm sure I'll get hit with "you have no idea how the read option works." that's fine, believe that if you want. but I will reiterate, defensive coordinators want our QBs running the ball, they don't want our RBs getting 30 carries. and if Urban can't figure out how to do that more consistently, then his offensive read option play calling whatever you want to call it has a systemic flaw that he doesn't know how to fix. just my 2 cents.

I have fewer complaints about the actual pass game, other than I think we run too much zero backfield pass plays. typically I think the passing game issues are more execution issues.
Great post.  Could not disagree with one word.  I sat there cussing at the tv last Saturday as the buckeyes only had 7 pure handoffs to RBs, in the first half-and it was working.  
But my cussing was directed at the coaching staff, not the QB.  As good as the offense has been statistically- they flutter when they forget the pure run game. Hell- they abandoned it right out of the gate against Clemson last year- I think they only had 5 all game.  
But when I read that the team has a better chance to win Saturday with a rookie over the guy who just became  The first ever to win three quarterback of the year awards, and who led the league in touchdowns thrown for total touchdowns and produced 4000 yards of offense between the two, and who's been playing on a bum knee all year  - I have to call that out as what it is-ridiculous.  

Oh/ and he can't win big games- except for for versus Michigan including when they were ranked number three in the country, three versus Michigan State including when they are on the road and favored to lose, three versus Penn State,  a fiesta bowl and a night time overtime win versus a great Wisconsin team on the road    

He did lose at Penn State when Ohio state was playing it's second consecutive road night game and white out conditions, and for the second straight week the opponent had a week off to prepare, and the field-goal kicker got blocked, and the right side of the offense of line could not protect him     And he lost to Clemson win we didn't even try to run the ball and we lost to Oklahoma this year even though our defense could not stop the other team at all and Iowa this year even though the defense could not stop the other team at all      
Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: MrNubbz on November 30, 2017, 02:48:18 PM
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Title: Re: Playoff picture heading into CCG's
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 30, 2017, 07:58:41 PM
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Ha! Did you have to remind me that I am old?   My brain feels 20, but my body reminds me I am 56.