ESPN GameDay Big Ten Preview
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Big Fourteen for one more year.
Soon to be the NPC.
I find it very funny that Rece Davis has a signed Jay Bilas (ESPN colleauge) jersey behind him. Did Rece lose a bet or something?
I dare anyone to find a time Bilas didnt say the name Duke in a sentence.
I choose truth. That's a dare ain't nobody taking...
I'm not sure it's appreciated enough that Ohio State has strung together three insanely productive QB's and that drives a lot of the success they've had under Ryan Day. Really doubt they get that lucky with McCord or whomever ends up playing QB for them this year.
The suggestion that Ohio State "may be favored" if they played Michigan today is a crazy take.
They're still highly ranked QB with tremendous talent around them and a system that is QB-friendly.
Yes, on a long enough timeline they will bust at the position. Eventually they'll have a guy or guys that just stink but year to year it seems unlikely to me.
I'd sooner bet their starter throws for 35+ TDs than 15 with as many INTs. It could happen but just seems unlikely to the point that I wouldn't expect it.
Last time they busted at the position was Tate Martell, which they overcame by the transfer and (questionable) immediate eligibility of Justin Fields.
Really makes the inability to beat JT Barrett that much more frustrating.
osu has had string after string of successful QBs... Even the bad ones (from an NFL perspective) are still good at this level for what they (Urban Meyer) wanted to do.
What they (Ryan Day) want to do is a bit more complicated in this non Urban system.
It's not luck. For all his faults, Day is the best QB developer in the country and they have insane weapons.
I agree that the draw they have for receivers is so strong that it is fielding NFL grade talent and targeting the open routes makes for greater QB stats. But it can also be said that the quality of the air game gets the QB draw as well. I read the criticism of Mack Jones stats were amped because of the same reason and that the NFLs tight windows would reveal a lack at QB rating. As a New England fan, I think that is playing out. However, Mack has a nice arm and vision but his collegiate numbers are getting exposed. The QB development by Day is enhanced for the same reasons IMO. For this reason the great stat’s on the part of OSU QBs don’t translate to the NFL
Troy Smith is getting old but still feels your disrespect. They have been hitting on (college) QBs for 20+ years even back when they didnt recruit like this. You may be in for a rude awakening hoping this is the year.
For real. They won a National Championship in a year where:
1. Their returning 4-year starter and Heisman candidate QB got knocked out for the season during fall camp.
2. Their RS Fr backup comes in and statistically is better than the 4 year starter.
3. That QB is out for the season during The Game.
4. Their 3rd string QB lights up Alabama in the semi’s and then outplays the Heisman trophy winner in the Championship Game.
2 years prior we had Russell Bellomy as our #2 QB.
And to think…the QB who had the best season as a college QB in history transferred because it wasn’t certain he would ever see the field.
August 4th, 2023 at 11:02 PM ^
OSU's offense will be dynamic - at least. Their problem - again - will rest on whether their shit defense can make stops in the big games.
A few notable.. what do you think of the projected win totals? So, they shared their thoughts.
Michigan - 10.5 wins projected.. they took the over.
OSU - 10.5 wins projected.. they took the over.
the green and white in EL - 4.5 wins.. they took the under.
This is with 2 patsies (Fucking Richmond? what is this the NCAA tournament?) in the OOC schedule, Rutgers and Indiana? Brutal just brutal.
true enough on the patsies - but with ECU, UNLV, and BGSU it's not like our OOC schedule is anything to boast about.
Thanks for posting.
Considering that anything is possible in college football, all Michigan needs to do is TCOB until the OSU game and then prove the rest of the world that Michigan is, yet again, the better team on 11/25 when they curb stomp the Nuts into nut butter yet again.
Great gif…. It could be assault by the nut, going after the tackler with the flag…
I think the complete face plant achieved by Brutus is a big part of the enjoyment
Ohio keeps skilled position players, but I’m curious to see can it stop the run and pass block.
OSU will be fine, again. If we were to win a NC and OSU sucked, then at 50 yrs old I’d be able to meet my maker and felt like my life was complete. Unfortunately those bastards will somehow come out demolishing teams and McCord will look like Brady all season. Day can’t grow a full beard but can sure as hell develop a qb.