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Title: OT Tourney (Final 4) - 2008 Texas vs. 2015 Ohio State
Post by: ELA on July 30, 2022, 01:30:00 PM

The resumes:

2008 Texas (12-1)

• Lone loss was on the final play at #8 Texas Tech
• Three way tie for Big XII South title, with Oklahoma and Texas Tech, with Oklahoma going to the Big XII title game based on BCS rank
• Beat four Top 11 teams, including #10 Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl
• SP+ #8 team of the 00s
• All-Americans: DE Brian Orakpo (unanimous), QB Colt McCoy

2015 Ohio State (12-1)

• Ranked #1 all season in the AP Poll, but were #3 in initial CFP Rankings
• Lone loss was 17-14 at home to #9 Michigan State on a game ending FG
• Closed season by winning @#10 Michigan 42-13 and 44-28 over #8 Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl, their only wins over ranked opponents
• All-Americans: OT Taylor Decker (consensus), DE Joey Bosa (consensus), RB Ezekiel Elliott, OG Pat Elflein, DT Adolphus Washington, LB Raekwon McMillan, S Von Bell

Title: Re: OT Tourney (Final 4) - 2008 Texas vs. 2015 Ohio State
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on July 30, 2022, 01:51:25 PM

McCoy was great, and they had two 1000 yd receivers, two 10-sack guys, etc.  But their pass D was suspect and OSU had a great defense.  The Texas RBs weren't great. 
I have to go with the defensive team.  And maybe if they won this fictional game, OSU fans would get off Barrett's back.

Title: Re: OT Tourney (Final 4) - 2008 Texas vs. 2015 Ohio State
Post by: utee94 on July 31, 2022, 10:24:28 AM

Another close one that would be fun to watch.  I like Texas to have just enough offense to win, same as they did against the 2008 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl that year.

Title: Re: OT Tourney (Final 4) - 2008 Texas vs. 2015 Ohio State
Post by: 847badgerfan on July 31, 2022, 10:40:47 AM

Based on resume, I have to take Texas here.

Title: Re: OT Tourney (Final 4) - 2008 Texas vs. 2015 Ohio State
Post by: Abba on July 31, 2022, 01:35:56 PM

I'm biased, but Texas did not look impressive in the bowl game against the Buckeyes.  I have to just assume that they weren't that interested in being there, but that was not a very good Buckeye team and they won on a late FG.

Title: Re: OT Tourney (Final 4) - 2008 Texas vs. 2015 Ohio State
Post by: Gigem on July 31, 2022, 01:51:16 PM

That 2008 Texas team was great, it’s a shame the way they were denied playing for the Big 12 title. A lot of the same players are what got them back to the BCS title game in 2009. 

I really don’t know much about the 15 OSU team.  I voted for McCoy and Texas. 

Title: Re: OT Tourney (Final 4) - 2008 Texas vs. 2015 Ohio State
Post by: ELA on July 31, 2022, 04:27:39 PM

Do we need Afro to settle this one?

Title: Re: OT Tourney (Final 4) - 2008 Texas vs. 2015 Ohio State
Post by: bayareabadger on July 31, 2022, 10:35:37 PM

Such an odd one. That OSU team was good, but didn't feel like it ran smoothly. 

That Texas team did, but the defense had a few more nits, while the offense was only good, not special on the ground. 

Title: Re: OT Tourney (Final 4) - 2008 Texas vs. 2015 Ohio State
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on July 31, 2022, 11:53:25 PM

Quote from: ELA on July 31, 2022, 04:27:39 PM

Do we need Afro to settle this one?

I start back at work tomorrow, but I could do it.  Although I don't like playing my game passively as neither team.  I'm not sure why people play that way.