December 9th, 2019 at 7:19 PM ^
Elite QB play really elevates a team. Hopefully next year UM has someone worthy of consideration.
December 9th, 2019 at 7:30 PM ^
Do you have some kind of information on Trevor Lawrence transferring that we’re not privy to?
December 9th, 2019 at 7:31 PM ^
Eh, elite OL and skill position play plus smart playcalling really elevates a QB, too (see literally all OSU QBs this century who were Heisman candidates and totally worthless in the NFL).
Just look at what better coordination did for Joe Burrow this year. He was mostly terrible last year and poof, Heisman winner.
For the second half of this year, Michigan finally had most of what it takes to have a productive (and winning) QB. Maybe they will for a full year next year.
December 9th, 2019 at 8:44 PM ^
Yeah, at this point the Heisman is basically which mobile-ish QB on a talented team is going to break some random school records. I think it's a great testimonial to the power of an offense Michigan has now adopted, but I'm sorta over thinking that a guy who throws for 40 TDs is actually a particularly great QB.
December 9th, 2019 at 11:29 PM ^
The closes we have to Elite is Shea and if he gets a 5th year that will help. Dylan and Joe are unproven. I wish we could get a good 5 star option QB in the portal.
December 11th, 2019 at 2:38 AM ^
This is a terrible take. Can you imagine if OSU had just said "Gee lets not take Fields lets just develop what we have"? OSU would have like 3 loses if they had gone with Chugadov all year.
ALL 3 of the QBs on the Heisman finalist list are transfers. All of their teams are in the Playoffs.
If we can get an elite QB off transfers, its take, period.
December 9th, 2019 at 7:20 PM ^
I can't believe Chase Young got invited.
2 game suspension should have precluded him.
If anyone votes for him its a shame.
December 9th, 2019 at 7:28 PM ^
That, and he was rather easily shut down by Michigan. Doesn't deserve it, even on quality of performance...
December 9th, 2019 at 7:40 PM ^
Having him there just tells young kids that it’s ok to cheat. Grownups with a financial interest in your success with smooth things over.
But, we likely crossed that threshold awhile back when recruits took a selfie with piles of cash and tweeted it out with a logo of their new school. “Blessed”...
December 9th, 2019 at 10:15 PM ^
Pretty sure the entire NCAA system tells kids it's okay to cheat.
December 9th, 2019 at 10:26 PM ^
i mean in 2022 its going to be that way anyways..
$250k summer internships from Ross for any 5 star to Michigan.
December 9th, 2019 at 11:51 PM ^
Wait until the Nike endorsements at Oregon or the Under Armour endorsements at Maryland...
December 10th, 2019 at 7:00 PM ^
People keep mentioning Nike, but I don’t think Nike is going to jeopardize their billion dollar enterprise and only cater to Oregon.
December 9th, 2019 at 8:46 PM ^
I didnt think he did much against Wisconsin either.
December 10th, 2019 at 12:04 AM ^
Right. Both Young and Fields were weak against Wisconsin in B1G championship. Fields missed some throws, and Young wasn't a factor until the game was already decided.
Dobbins struck me as OSU's best player.
December 10th, 2019 at 7:31 PM ^
Fields threw for 300 yards,4 td's 0 int, and ran for 60? That's weak,lol?
December 9th, 2019 at 7:28 PM ^
Well they have already voted for him, that's why he is there. Top 4 vote getters got invited, that's why Dobbins and Taylor weren't invited. Voting is over.
December 9th, 2019 at 7:34 PM ^
Young isn’t that good Dobbins is the best player on Ohio
December 9th, 2019 at 8:36 PM ^
Not so fast my friend, what did dobbins and fields have in common, other than their love for bag men, THEEEEEE ohio's OL was awesome this year!
December 9th, 2019 at 8:57 PM ^
They're good players.
We can't be blaming the OSU loss on talent and then also say their skill players aren't good
December 9th, 2019 at 9:58 PM ^
You must be new here, that’s kinda our thing.
December 9th, 2019 at 10:36 PM ^
Lol, I thought I was the only one thinking this.
December 10th, 2019 at 11:14 AM ^
“BUT MUH ACADEMICS”
-Brian probs
December 9th, 2019 at 11:05 PM ^
Young IS that good. I don't think he should be in NY, but that's because he is defense only... and a cheater... Dobbins is the best player on that team.
December 10th, 2019 at 1:55 AM ^
Yep and they are both gone next year :)
Probably to be replaced by the next round of Heismen candidates...but hey
Seriously, the recruiting at OSU has been on an insane level and this is what happens...that plus bags and remote classes..gets you 2..even 3 candidates on one team.
December 10th, 2019 at 11:08 AM ^
Chase young did nothing wrong. Boohoo he got money. He makes the university thousands, he deserves it.
December 9th, 2019 at 7:20 PM ^
Looking forward to seeing the guy the Buckeyes cast off win the trophy. Also hoping to see him lead his team to the championship just because it would drive the Buckeye people nuts.
December 9th, 2019 at 7:26 PM ^
I live near Columbus and they love Joe Burrow here. A lot of people are happy and excited for him. We’ll see how they feel if they make it past Clemson, but if they don’t, I know a lot of them will be cheering for him.
December 9th, 2019 at 7:32 PM ^
If we lose to Clemson you better believe we'll be all in on Joe. Guy did everything right for us and he's still loved by his former teammates.
Get a clue fam. He wasn't a cast off. He just lost the QB battle to a guy that torched the record books, hung 62 on UM, and was a first round draft pick. OSU even helped him transfer to a program that needed him.
December 9th, 2019 at 7:37 PM ^
Get a life "fam".
The last thing I would be doing if my team were ranked #1 (ed: #2) would be trolling a rival's message board.
Shows what pathetic lives many of your fellow Online State fans live who come on here and spread their verbal diarrhea.
December 9th, 2019 at 7:43 PM ^
How is that trolling? Anything I said was neither inflammatory nor incorrect. I simply corrected a misnomer about a former player.
If I were gonna troll, I'd probably start with that Upper Deck-style selfie avatar from your Myspace rookie year. Or the fact you've deemed yourself the hallway monitor for this blog.
Otherwise, nothing wrong with taking an interest in what your rival's fans say and think on their boards.
December 9th, 2019 at 8:03 PM ^
buddy, if you use "misnomer", use it correctly.
definition: a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
you mean "misperception".
December 9th, 2019 at 8:06 PM ^
Calling Joe Burrow a cast off is a misnomer. It's an inaccurate designation for Joe Burrow relative to his standing with OSU fans.
December 9th, 2019 at 8:34 PM ^
What's it like having parents that never loved you?
December 9th, 2019 at 8:56 PM ^
I'd call over the blog hallway monitor for inflammatory remarks per Mgo FAQs. Then again, you like maize and blue, so he probably won't ask to see a bathroom pass.
Screw it, @devotee can I get a ruling? Or do you just ask for bans on people who don't like the same things you like?
December 9th, 2019 at 9:28 PM ^
Dude, this is a Michigan blog. It’s not a government entity committed to impartiality. Get a grip. Or should I say “chill.”
Joe Burrow would be disappointed in your thin skinned behavior. It’s probably why he left OSU. Bunch of softies who can’t even handle winning without their insecurities taking over.
December 10th, 2019 at 1:14 AM ^
lol...... I can't imagine actually creating an account on a OSU board, even we were dominating the rivalry, because that would be low wattage of me. Would think it's so petty to go to RCMB and do so. So for you to be here, is telling.
December 9th, 2019 at 11:15 PM ^
The amount you’ve been radicalized in the last four years has been a joy to see.
December 11th, 2019 at 12:42 AM ^
You are a grown adult that sleeps on UM bed sheets, and you are telling someone to get a life?
December 9th, 2019 at 8:40 PM ^
Sorry, but everybody parted on good terms. He was in the competition with Haskins when he took an injury and saw the writing on the wall based on Dwayne's performance. We love his toughness and if it's not us, then I hope it's the Bayou Bengals. (Not just for Joe, but to hear Ed Orgeron's voice in countless interviews.)
December 9th, 2019 at 10:17 PM ^
Won like 19 of the last 20 and still can't get over your obsession...so sad.
December 10th, 2019 at 11:12 AM ^
Well, their programs obsession with Michigan is why they have won 18 out of the last 20.
December 10th, 2019 at 6:43 AM ^
So is Georgia rooting for Fields so they can take vicarious credit for his accolades?
December 10th, 2019 at 10:15 AM ^
I’m cracking up at how osu fans flip flop once again. When Tater Tot transferred your clowns were going nuts about your quarterback situation and calling Burrows weak for leaving when he would have been the starter this year.
Truth be told if Fields hadn’t gotten immediate eligibility for a bogus reason then your team would be sitting at 8-4 and trashing Burrows to no end.
You’re only happy for the guy because your guy ended up being great and leading your team to the playoffs.
December 10th, 2019 at 11:24 AM ^
Wait then explain why we were excited for Joe last year when Justin wasn't in the picture yet.
Help me?
December 10th, 2019 at 3:25 PM ^
Surely you can follow what is being said. Perhaps you think it's untrue, but I have faith that you can understand the position he is taking.
2018: OSU has Haskins and Tate. OSU fans are not worried about the absence of Burrow.
2019 before eligibility is granted to Fields and Tate leaves: There are no QBs on the roster. Commence freak out and ANGAR at Burrow!
2019: OSU is #2 in the country, OSU fans think it is supercool that Burrow is #1.
Alternate universe 2019: Fields sucks and OSU goes 6-6 with a loss to Michigan. ANGAR at Burrow!
December 10th, 2019 at 4:54 PM ^
Not once did anyone I know freak out on Joe leaving during the Tate/Fields transition. It was largely a sunk cost at that point.
The guy got his degree, helped his team prep, gunned it out for the starting job, got injured, lost the race, and decided to transfer. No one was angry at him. Sure there are fans who say "he left screw him" but they're in the minority. No love lost but no anger as well.
December 10th, 2019 at 5:39 PM ^
You weren’t excited for Joe last year. Where do you come up with that? You didn’t care that he left, sure, cause you guys claimed he’d never beat our Tater Tot lmao.
You act like osu boards don’t exist and the things you guys were saying before Fields got immediate eligibility weren’t actually said. You guys were freaking the eff out when Tater Tot left. Lemme guess, you all were excited for him too?
If Fields doesn’t get immediate eligibility you guys would be trashing Burrow right now for leaving. If you’re only happy for someone who left you because their replacement was about as good then were you really happy for them?
Lay off the revisionist history my man. I know it’s kinda what you guys do. Remember when you guys called Urban a lying cheating scum bag? Of course not cause that never happened!!! Right? ???
December 10th, 2019 at 7:42 PM ^
He still stuck around for spring practice, lost to haskins,graduated then transferred. He's a graduate of OSU, can't take that back.
December 9th, 2019 at 7:22 PM ^
Chase Young being in it is like Peppers being in it back in 16
Nice gesture, will finish last. Two most important games of the year he had a total of six tackles and 0 sacks. Very impressive.
Fields will probably win it next year but it'll be Burrow this year. Hope more players take the hint from Joe and realize you can accomplish bigger and better things if you just leave the worst state in America