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Title: #4 Ohio State (1-0, 1-0) at Minnesota (0-1, 0-1) Post Game
Post by: Abba on August 30, 2021, 02:07:10 PM
I'm expecting a lot of points in this game.  It should be a fun one to watch.  I'd expect it to be very tight in the first half, possibly with Minnesota leading at halftime.  The Buckeyes will then pull away in the 2nd half and win by 10-14 or so.  So maybe like a 42-31 final score here.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State 0-0 (0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0) (0-0) Game Week
Post by: MaximumSam on August 30, 2021, 02:08:38 PM
I think the Gophs match up pretty well. Their defense wasn't good last year, but they return some guys, and OSU will be trying to figure things out. Their offense is fairly stacked - QB, RB, and OL pretty strong, though the receivers are a question mark. I hear the starters have been banged up, not sure who they will roll out there with or how good they are.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on August 30, 2021, 02:33:50 PM
The Gophers have only defeated OSU twice in my lifetime, and that would remain true even if I were another dozen years older than I am. 
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: FearlessF on August 30, 2021, 04:08:19 PM
don't summon the karma
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: MrNubbz on August 30, 2021, 06:17:33 PM
The Gophers have only defeated OSU twice in my lifetime, and that would remain true even if I were another dozen years older than I am.

If the S & G are up ended we'll be looking at you
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on August 30, 2021, 06:28:36 PM
That's okay. 

It's also my fault that Michigan isn't at OSU's level, because I don't root for them to win all of their games when they aren't playing OSU. :039:

I have Godlike CFB powers, apparently. 
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: MrNubbz on August 30, 2021, 06:33:45 PM
I dunno I'm fairly certain no one mentioned you and godlike in the same sentence - got anymore of those drugs?
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on August 30, 2021, 07:04:42 PM
This is a bit of an odd series.  For one thing the two teams have only played 53 times despite Minnesota being a Charter Member of what became the B1G and Ohio State joining well over 100 years ago.  Unfortunately for the Gophers these two teams didn't play much at all back in Minnesota's glory days.  They didn't play at all before tOSU joined the league and even after tOSU joined it took almost a decade before the first meeting.  They played:


Up through 1969 the Buckeyes had a modest 8-5 lead.  They played annually from 1969-1992 with Ohio State dominating 23-1 (average score of 33-13).  Minnesota won in 1966 and since then they are 2-39 (average score of 34-13).  The Minnesota wins came in 1981 and 2000.  

Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: Cincydawg on August 30, 2021, 07:27:10 PM
Interesting, that is about what you get in the SEC playing Vandy if your team is strong.

Minny > Vandy as a rule.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: BuckeyeAvenger on August 30, 2021, 08:54:26 PM
I look for two strong offensive lines, to try to dominate the opposing defense. Minnesota will run the ball, almost exclusively, unless forced to pass by down situations. When Ohio State has the ball, they have a lot more options, having a talented running back room, as well as a heralded receiver room. I think JC Stroud will be a pleasant revelation, instead of something to worry about, due to lack of experience, and Buckeye fans will feel great heading into the Oregon weekend. It’s good this is the first game of the season, rather than playing on short practice on a Thursday, later in the season. The Buckeyes have been pointing to this game, during Fall camp, and practice, so they will be prepared. More and more, this game is about recruiting, and Ohio State has too great a talent differential, to lose to Minnesota, unless drastic problems occur.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: TyphonInc on August 30, 2021, 09:15:17 PM
I'm not sure what to expect from this game. Hope the Buckeyes look good on both sides of the ball. And we hear the boat rowing crap less than 3 times.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: FearlessF on August 30, 2021, 09:51:06 PM
look out for canoe paddles
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: MrNubbz on August 30, 2021, 09:56:14 PM
Oar what's in the bottom of the boat
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on August 30, 2021, 10:13:54 PM
(https://cdn.dribbble.com/users/107073/screenshots/2848456/burntheboat2_web.png)
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: Honestbuckeye on August 30, 2021, 10:24:06 PM
First road game/ with fans against the best RB in the big.  All with an inexperienced QB. 

If OSU wins - I doubt they cover 
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on August 31, 2021, 08:34:18 AM
Hoping someone can help me with this:
So my kids' daycare had to shut down their infant room for a week due to a COVID exposure.  Consequently I'm staying home with kids all day while my wife is at work then I'm basically working second shifts after she gets home.  Thus, I'll be at work Thursday evening.  Now, how can I watch Fox on a mobile device so that I can at least check in periodically?
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: FearlessF on August 31, 2021, 08:39:45 AM
Do you pay for a cable type service?  If so, many companies use this.................


With watchTVeverywhere and your local TV Provider, you can watch online content from networks that are part of your pay-TV subscription.

https://www.wtve.net/index.php?&stop=1 (https://www.wtve.net/index.php?&stop=1)

Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on August 31, 2021, 08:45:38 AM
Do you pay for a cable type service?  If so, many companies use this.................


With watchTVeverywhere and your local TV Provider, you can watch online content from networks that are part of your pay-TV subscription.

https://www.wtve.net/index.php?&stop=1 (https://www.wtve.net/index.php?&stop=1)
No, I'm a cord-cutter so . . .
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: GopherRock on August 31, 2021, 09:00:03 AM
This is going to be on over-the-air Fox, so bring a TV and tune into whatever your local Fox affiliate is.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: FearlessF on August 31, 2021, 09:10:40 AM
so the cord cutting service has FOX?

if not, get a portable TV with built-in antenna as GopherRock says

I bought one from radio shack back in the 80's to watch Huskers/Sooners while on a bus to a Hawkeye/Gopher game - took 3 sets of duracell "D" batteries just in case.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 31, 2021, 09:19:56 AM
Hoping someone can help me with this:
So my kids' daycare had to shut down their infant room for a week due to a COVID exposure.  Consequently I'm staying home with kids all day while my wife is at work then I'm basically working second shifts after she gets home.  Thus, I'll be at work Thursday evening.  Now, how can I watch Fox on a mobile device so that I can at least check in periodically?
Do you have Hulu or something like it? If so, you can log in on your computer. If not, the battery powered TV's are pretty cheap - as low as $50.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: MaximumSam on August 31, 2021, 10:01:01 AM
Hoping someone can help me with this:
So my kids' daycare had to shut down their infant room for a week due to a COVID exposure.  Consequently I'm staying home with kids all day while my wife is at work then I'm basically working second shifts after she gets home.  Thus, I'll be at work Thursday evening.  Now, how can I watch Fox on a mobile device so that I can at least check in periodically?
I have Hulu Live and can easily watch it anywhere you have an internet connection. If you are only going to use it for that one thing, you can probably get a free trial of that, or Sling. Then cancel on Friday.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: FearlessF on August 31, 2021, 10:03:59 AM
take the portable TV back on Monday and return it
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: MrNubbz on August 31, 2021, 10:06:45 AM
No, I'm a cord-cutter so . . .
Plug in the old Philco Radio,I'll be listening to it a lot this fall.I have 2 HD TV's that are 8-9 yrs old but not smart TVs so I can't reel in all of channels so i have an OTA Antenna......and the old Philco.Not buying another TV until one of the other two take a dive.It appears one maybe on the ropes though so before the season is out i may have plenty of games back
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: MrNubbz on August 31, 2021, 10:08:10 AM
I have Hulu Live and can easily watch it anywhere you have an internet connection. If you are only going to use it for that one thing, you can probably get a free trial of that, or Sling. Then cancel on Friday.
You sleazy lawyers - okay so will you please explain that to me one more time
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on August 31, 2021, 10:14:29 AM
Hoping someone can help me with this:
So my kids' daycare had to shut down their infant room for a week due to a COVID exposure.  Consequently I'm staying home with kids all day while my wife is at work then I'm basically working second shifts after she gets home.  Thus, I'll be at work Thursday evening.  Now, how can I watch Fox on a mobile device so that I can at least check in periodically?
It's not video, but the TuneIn Radio app on my phone always gets me the local Purdue radio announcer broadcasts, and it's free. I believe it will give you the local homer OSU broadcasters even though it's an away game. 

The SiriusXM app will do the same, but of course you have to have a subscription for that. 
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: FearlessF on August 31, 2021, 10:20:29 AM
the husker sports network has all radio apps shut down, but can get it over the air easily if I want to get the transistor radio out of mothballs
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: BuckeyeAvenger on August 31, 2021, 04:52:20 PM
In this first game, I am really interested in seeing some of the newer players, like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, that I have heard so many good things about, since last year. I want to see how JC Stroud deals with actual game pressure, and keep track of his development, from game-to-game. There is so much fresh, talent that I want to see in action, like a kid with new toys. Will we get to see Jack Sawyer? How will the new LB corps perform, now that the season has finally arrived?
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: CatsbyAZ on September 01, 2021, 09:40:17 AM
I'm expecting a lot of points in this game.  It should be a fun one to watch.  I'd expect it to be very tight in the first half, possibly with Minnesota leading at halftime.  The Buckeyes will then pull away in the 2nd half and win by 10-14 or so.  So maybe like a 42-31 final score here.


Expect (and root for!) an Ohio State blowout because Minnesota deserves humiliation after tucking tail and, more than any Big Ten university, shamelessly hoping to duck out of last year’s Covid season. 45-6. And for good measure let’s hope Ryan Day takes a penny loafer to swatting Goldy Gopher’s pelt skull out behind the pop-up concussion protocol tent.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: Benthere2 on September 01, 2021, 10:11:46 AM

Expect (and root for!) an Ohio State blowout because Minnesota deserves humiliation after tucking tail and, more than any Big Ten university, shamelessly hoping to duck out of last year’s Covid season. 45-6. And for good measure let’s hope Ryan Day takes a penny loafer to swatting Goldy Gopher’s pelt skull out behind the pop-up concussion protocol tent.
dude that's a lot of pent up hatred.   God bless and hope you stay healthy 
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: FearlessF on September 01, 2021, 10:13:19 AM
he got it out


probably feeling MUCH better
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on September 01, 2021, 10:32:20 AM

Expect (and root for!) an Ohio State blowout because Minnesota deserves humiliation after tucking tail and, more than any Big Ten university, shamelessly hoping to duck out of last year’s Covid season. 45-6. And for good measure let’s hope Ryan Day takes a penny loafer to swatting Goldy Gopher’s pelt skull out behind the pop-up concussion protocol tent.


You forgot one. 


(https://c.tenor.com/z1IsLSXd_vEAAAAM/jim-harhaugh-booger.gif)
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: ELA on September 01, 2021, 04:45:20 PM

#4 Ohio State Buckeyes at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Thursday @ 8:00 - Minneapolis, MN - FOX
In 2015, Minnesota opened their season by welcoming in #2 TCU on opening Thursday, fresh off what they thought should have been a playoff birth.  I thought the Gophers would pull the upset, and they nearly did, falling 23-17.  Granted it took a touchdown in the final minute to make the margin that close.  Holding a Horned Frogs team that would go on to score 50+ points in their next five games, and 40+ in their next seven, was quite impressive.  But it was a sign of things to come with the offense.  Minnesota scraped by with three straight three point wins over Colorado State, Kent State and Ohio.  Now the Gophers welcome in #4 Ohio State for another marquee Thursday night opener in the Brickhouse, for the latest chapter in a lopsided series.  Ohio State has won 10 in a row, with Minnesota only winning once since 1981, twice since 1966, and just three times since Woody Hayes was HIRED in Columbus.  The last time Minnesota fans saw the Gophers win at home was outdoors...two stadiums ago.  Ohio State has more talent than anyone in the conference.  That has been unquestionably true for nearly two decades.  So the Gophers do have the advantage of getting the Buckeyes early, before their new offense has time to gel.  Ohio State loses a lot of talent every year, but this seems high, even by their standards.  Only BYU and Northwestern lost more 2020 production nationally.  On the flip side, the Gophers return the 18th most, and 2nd most in the Big Ten, also ranking in the top 20 in terms of returning defensive production.  Now they just need that production to, well, produce, particularly up front, where Minnesota generated next to no pressure from their line.  They ranked dead last in tackles for loss last year, at only roughly 4% of defensive snaps; and were #124 in defensive line sack rate.  The saving grace there is hoped to be Clemson transfer Nyles Pinckney, who was a defensive captain for the Tigers last year, although not being a starter.  He should easily be the best interior lineman, after Micah Dew-Treadway regressed from his 2019.  The offense has returning talent everywhere, with some mild questions at receiver, behind Chris Autman-Bell.  Autman-Bell never fully figured out how to be the #1 guy, after Rashod Bateman opted out midseason while receiving 50% of the targets.  Some of that is on third year starting quarterback Tanner Morgan.  Or maybe they'll just keep handing the ball to the Big Ten's best running back, running behind a line that returns all five starters, one of whom may move into a backup role following the addition of All-MWC guard Karter Shaw from Utah State.  For Ohio State, this week, it's simple.  How good is C.J. Stroud.  The redshirt freshman has seen his profile skyrocket, from an under the radar west coast kid with some bottom tier Pac 12 and MWC offers, to the starting quarterback at Ohio State in 2 years.  If he's just fine, the group of receivers is the best in the nation, and the offensive line is rock solid.  They also need Master Teague III to be the guy they thought they had going into last year.  Aside from one big game against Indiana, Teague was mediocre, and as a result, the position as a whole suffered, until Trey Sermon took over down the stretch.  If it's not Teague, true freshman TreVeon Henderson, the #1 RB recruit in the 2021 class, is waiting in the wings.  I won't make the same mistake I made in 2015.
OHIO STATE 41, MINNESOTA 24



Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: GopherRock on September 02, 2021, 11:49:31 AM
That outcome would not surprise me at all. I cold also see a game in which the Gophers hold the ball for 40 minutes and watch things come apart on a bungled punt return.

Mo Ibrahim reminds me a lot of Leroy Hoard.

Washing two years of dust off the tailgating equipment this morning before heading to the Flats.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: Benthere2 on September 02, 2021, 11:55:10 AM
That outcome would not surprise me at all. I cold also see a game in which the Gophers hold the ball for 40 minutes and watch things come apart on a bungled punt return.

Mo Ibrahim reminds me a lot of Leroy Hoard.

Washing two years of dust off the tailgating equipment this morning before heading to the Flats.
i think you and I are on the same page.  I don't want to predict a score or outcome because we dont know enough to judge
we hope for a win but really want to play well and not get hurt
OSU recruits at an unbelievable high level
lots of intangibles but the planets would all need to align  for an upset

wont be at the game due to family commitments but will be watching 
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: utee94 on September 02, 2021, 12:05:38 PM

Expect (and root for!) an Ohio State blowout because Minnesota deserves humiliation after tucking tail and, more than any Big Ten university, shamelessly hoping to duck out of last year’s Covid season. 45-6. And for good measure let’s hope Ryan Day takes a penny loafer to swatting Goldy Gopher’s pelt skull out behind the pop-up concussion protocol tent.
(https://i.imgur.com/6OvVkym.png)
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: FearlessF on September 02, 2021, 12:13:28 PM
Washing two years of dust off the tailgating equipment this morning before heading to the Flats.
good luck with the buckets
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: CatsbyAZ on September 02, 2021, 03:05:42 PM
dude that's a lot of pent up hatred.  God bless and hope you stay healthy

Pelt Skulls:


(https://i.imgur.com/jDEWxvu.jpg)
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: Abba on September 02, 2021, 03:27:37 PM
I don't think the Buckeyes named a starting PK.  We'll see if Ruggles or Siebert is the guy tonight.  Ruggles sucks, but I think we need to start him.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: MrNubbz on September 02, 2021, 03:35:12 PM

Expect (and root for!) an Ohio State blowout because Minnesota deserves humiliation after tucking tail and, more than any Big Ten university, shamelessly hoping to duck out of last year’s Covid season. 45-6. And for good measure let’s hope Ryan Day takes a penny loafer to swatting Goldy Gopher’s pelt skull out behind the pop-up concussion protocol tent.
DR Gopher Rock will be paying you a visit with viles of the virus
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: MrNubbz on September 02, 2021, 03:38:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/6OvVkym.png)

And he followed up "Ya,it keeps me warm" or sumsuch - I liked that flick
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: utee94 on September 02, 2021, 04:10:45 PM
And he followed up "Ya,it keeps me warm" or sumsuch - I liked that flick

Yup that is how he responded.

And then he died shortly thereafter.

Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: MaximumSam on September 02, 2021, 05:11:02 PM
No Harry Miller, Cam Brown tonight for Buckeyes
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on September 02, 2021, 05:34:43 PM
Cardale Jones said that the starting RB would be "shocking." 

At least that's what Tyvis Powell says that Cardale said. 
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: MaximumSam on September 02, 2021, 06:13:23 PM
Also no Jerron Cage
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: Hawkinole on September 03, 2021, 01:57:08 AM
I saw only about 1/4th of the game. In that small space I could not determine anything other than the Buckeyes seemed a bit weaker than they should be on defense to qualify for the 4-team CFB playoff. Is my impression correct, or does Minnesota have a top tier Big Ten offense?
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: MaximumSam on September 03, 2021, 06:28:53 AM
I saw only about 1/4th of the game. In that small space I could not determine anything other than the Buckeyes seemed a bit weaker than they should be on defense to qualify for the 4-team CFB playoff. Is my impression correct, or does Minnesota have a top tier Big Ten offense?
I think it's both. Minny strong on the o line and Ibrahim is great. Morgan looked good at qb. Hopefully Ibrahim isn't hurt and they get Autman-Bell back. But also the Buckeyes were thought to be thin in the back seven and then started two guys at corner that people weren't sure would even play that much. So that is going to be a work in progress. 
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (0-0, 0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0, 0-0) Game Week
Post by: BuckeyeAvenger on September 03, 2021, 07:40:35 AM
Impressed with the Gopher’s effort. I was expecting the Buckeyes to have an easier time, but to their credit, Minnesota was trying to win, rather than just accepting defeat. I think having to work for this win, will pay huge dividends for the Buckeyes, in preparing for Oregon. Felt bad for Stroud, having the INT, tipped right into the defender’s hands by Olave, but he did throw it behind the receiver. The Buckeyes covered, if you got down early enough. It was a little disappointing, not having this huge “coming out party” kind of win, that I had imagined. However, this team lacks experience, in a lot of places, so I have to give them adequate time to develop, before they scare people. With the additional time to prepare for Oregon, this tough first test, will be extremely useful, since the team already had a “gut check” game to begin the season. Minnesota fans should be proud, you gave Ohio State a real scare! Talking heads, saying the B1G is as non-competitive as the ACC, need to watch this game.
Title: Re: #4 Ohio State (1-0, 1-0) at Minnesota (0-1, 0-1) Post Game
Post by: MaximumSam on September 03, 2021, 08:54:13 AM
Re: the defense - the Buckeyes rotations were kind of bananas. Steele Chambers and Demario McCall, who were running backs in the winter, were out there playing meaningful snaps.