My Favorite Buckeye Fan Reacts to “The Game” 2022 and 2023
January 18th, 2024 at 8:55 PM ^
he seems like a guy who would be fun to watch the game with, whether we’re beating them or they’re beating us
January 18th, 2024 at 9:50 PM ^
I honestly enjoyed the game so much with his analysis! I felt I'd found my evil empire alter-ego, the way he called them out for every (it turns out) predictable mistake.
Like listening to myself vs Washington when they ran that same play to Odunze 3 times & we never ONCE covered him! How different could that game have potentially been if he'd caught the 1st one & the 2nd hadn't been a holding?!
But the part that's most like me is how he quietly says "nice throw, nice catch" when they do something good, but erupts in indignation when they get beaten on a play - even if it's an amazing play like Cornelius' sideline catch in '23!
4 or 5 more of those in a row and he'll have an idea how I felt after '08-'10, or '18-'19!!!!!
January 19th, 2024 at 2:27 AM ^
To be fair, they sent Odunze deep more times than just those three. We did bust down the same side of the field 3 times, though.
January 19th, 2024 at 5:29 AM ^
It was the exact same play 3 times and they never covered him once.
That was their best (and maybe only good) scouting job/play design in the entire game. It's actually difficult to name another really well designed play where Washington took advantage of Michigan's tendencies.
Their TD was a great play, but nothing about it was specific to targeting Michigan. That was just a great QB with multiple great receivers to choose from, being given enough time to let the play develop for one of the few times in the game.
But as I said, if those 3 deep passes down the right sideline, all coverage busts, had all been completed - different game.
Michigan still wins, but we're not popping the champagne with 4+ minutes left to play!
January 19th, 2024 at 7:09 AM ^
Just curious, were you feeling ok from ‘12-‘17 for some reason?
January 19th, 2024 at 5:43 PM ^
2012-13 close games, wasn't completely clear Hoke could never duplicate 2011 yet. By '14 it was clear he was gone.
In '15 Michigan showed great progress in Harbaugh's 1st year, Rudock got knocked out vs osu.
2016 I will never concede Michigan lost - it was so far beyond the spot. The most one-sided officiated game I've ever seen. Osu had 2 penalties for a total of 6 yds in a 2 OT game! Harbaugh more than doubled that with 1 clipboard toss!
2017 again close, JOK for the loss!
So, yeah it was in '18-'19 I felt totally hopeless. But also just mathematically, it would take more 4-5 Ls til a bucknut could begin to feel that, because those were the 7th & 8th straight for Michigan!
January 18th, 2024 at 8:55 PM ^
These two Canadian Buckeyes are the best. They’re still super likeable in typical Canadian fashion.
https://youtu.be/aB5x3YWtxTc?si=apkfbBr6LMyGu3kn
If nothing else, skip to about 8:15 for the first long Donovan (Roomba) Edwards TD and watch the guy on the right.
January 18th, 2024 at 10:41 PM ^
Too bad they didn't do a 2023 episode
January 18th, 2024 at 11:24 PM ^
There's a '22 & '23 pinned to the OP.
'23 is wayyyy funnier!
EDIT: Nevermind, you're talking about the Canadians...
January 18th, 2024 at 9:08 PM ^
It’s pretty shocking they didn’t run ryan 3b outta there after 3 consecutive beatdowns by Michigan. And the bed wetting vs Missouri? Man day must be sucking up bigtime there. The fact he got beat by the qb he refused to take on his roster is ultimate reap what you sow irony
January 18th, 2024 at 9:16 PM ^
This does not get talked about enough. I remember no mention of it. The guy he took over JJ gets run out of town and JJ is 2-0 as a starter against him. Fantastic how stupid that makes Day look.
January 18th, 2024 at 9:15 PM ^
Beautiful music to end the 2023 rant. Loved it.
January 18th, 2024 at 9:21 PM ^
Really wish that guy was a Michigan fan. He loved it when Michigan went for it on 4th down late against Alabama, and said he started rooting for the Wolverines after that gutsy call.
Too bad he supports the Evil Empire. But cheers to him...
"I cant take it no mo! Ryan Day - your time has come..."
January 18th, 2024 at 9:32 PM ^
Gus Johnson is such a tool, "The world famous Ohio State Buckeyes", how did that work out Gus???
January 19th, 2024 at 12:22 AM ^
He's a Michigan fan. He's from Detroit.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:52 AM ^
He’s a crappy announcer is the problem.
January 19th, 2024 at 1:22 PM ^
I would have agreed five years ago. He's grown on me a lot. I enjoy his schtick now.
My distaste was mostly tied to him hyping OSU when they were stomping on Michigan. I still have JK ALL DAY seared into my memory. But it's fun to have him going nuts when your guys are going off.
January 18th, 2024 at 9:36 PM ^
These reactions will never get old!
January 18th, 2024 at 10:57 PM ^
My dude Nique!! “It’s my way or the highway. Well it’s the highway cuz we’re getting boat raced!”🤣
January 19th, 2024 at 12:07 AM ^
Haha. This guy is great. No BS, just a great fan. Love his sincerity and passion.
Be sure to check out his video of the Rose Bowl too.
January 19th, 2024 at 6:32 AM ^
He's good, I saw a review by an OSU fan about the nation championship. "An Ohio State Fan Watched Michogan Win the National Championship".
January 19th, 2024 at 10:38 AM ^
I just watched both videos for the first time (I should be at work). Hearing the comments he makes about JJ and the respect shown to him by our rival - I just sat hear and started crying. That OSU fan understands how JJ and our coaches sacrificed stats and maybe even a heisman to win games and stick with a working running game, which he clearly criticizes Day/Stroud for not doing. I love JJ. What a blessing we had for these past three years including 2021). Man we are going to miss him If Uber were alive JJ would be the second coming of "The Guts and Glue of the Maize & Blue"
January 19th, 2024 at 1:06 PM ^
It's in my unprofessional opinion that this guy just needs to shut up and stop recording himself.
January 19th, 2024 at 5:46 PM ^
Unprofessional & no fun!