November 29Nov 29 Author 21 minutes ago, BrickHorn said: Michigan-Ohio State is a great rivalry and among the best for the reasons naija mentions. I think it has a strong case for the #2 historic CFB rivalry. But no home-and-home series could ever come close to Texas-OU. That game and environment is like nothing else. The 50/50 crowd split, the mutual pilgrimage to the near geographic midpoint, the antiquated stadium surrounded by a preposterous carnival, and of course the history of bitterness and cross-pollination just set that game apart as one-of-a-kind. There's a very clear top 4 and there are arguments for all of them as #1 - although Navy/Army is kind of its own thing since that game is never actually relevant nationally. I think Michigan and Ohio State hate each other more than Texas and OU do. And the neutral-site Cotton Bowl game is as classic as it gets - but there is something to be said for the home-and-home. You get nastier crowds and gut-punch losses when you lose at home. It's also a dynamic ranking. Texas/OU was 100% the best rivalry during the 2000s. I think Michigan/tOSU has been the best rivalry in the 2020s. And Bama/Barn is always crazy (and was probably the best game in the 2010s). What I wouldn't stand for is anyone trying to vault some bullshit like Domer/SC or Georgia/Florida above any of those four games. Edited November 29Nov 29 by ztejas
November 29Nov 29 1 minute ago, Hagbard Celine said: michigan at home with 22 minutes left is not over they would have to display some offensive prowess they haven't shown yet. yeah, it's not over but it's close. they need a score this quarter. Sherrone Moore will definitely be on the hot seat next year.
November 29Nov 29 Sharone Moore running this Iowa imitation of Jim Harbaugh’s power offense isn’t going to last long.
November 29Nov 29 3 minutes ago, ztejas said: There's a very clear top 4 and there are arguments for all of them as #1 - although Navy/Army is kind of its own thing since that game is never actually relevant nationally. I think Michigan and Ohio State hate each other more than Texas and OU do. And the neutral-site Cotton Bowl game is as classic as it gets - but there is something to be said for the home-and-home. You get nastier crowds and gut-punch losses when you lose at home. It's also a dynamic ranking. Texas/OU was 100% the best rivalry during the 2000s. I think Michigan/tOSU has been the best rivalry in the 2020s. And Bama/Barn is always crazy (and was probably the best game in the 2010s). What I wouldn't stand for is anyone trying to vault some bullshit like Domer/SC or Georgia/Florida above any of those four games. I agree with all this. They hate each other far more than OU and Texas do and neutral site games are more of a party whereas a road game has some hate.
November 29Nov 29 3 minutes ago, ztejas said: Navy/Army is kind of its own thing since that game is never actually relevant nationally. That game has never interested me in the least. It’s always irrelevant and happens after all the meaningful games wrap up. Army-Navy gives post-season all-star game vibes, minus the all-stars.
November 29Nov 29 6 minutes ago, Aqua Buddha said: I agree with all this. They hate each other far more than OU and Texas do and neutral site games are more of a party whereas a road game has some hate. yeah beating A&M at Kyle is different but beautiful nonetheless.
November 29Nov 29 5 minutes ago, ztejas said: There's a very clear top 4 and there are arguments for all of them as #1 - although Navy/Army is kind of its own thing since that game is never actually relevant nationally. I think Michigan and Ohio State hate each other more than Texas and OU do. And the neutral-site Cotton Bowl game is as classic as it gets - but there is something to be said for the home-and-home. You get nastier crowds and gut-punch losses when you lose at home. It's also a dynamic ranking. Texas/OU was 100% the best rivalry during the 2000s. I think Michigan/tOSU has been the best rivalry in the 2020s. And Bama/Barn is always crazy (and was probably the best game in the 2010s). What I wouldn't stand for is anyone trying to vault some bullshit like Domer/SC or Georgia/Florida above any of those four games. There is a hate between states that is ingrained from day 1. they consider themselves equal as states. also, lots of Texas kids and OOS kids on the dirt burglar team. spitballing because I haven't looked at rosters but my guess is the Mich and OSU rosters probably have players from their own state. Texas and OU is college/university rivalry mainly, especially on the Texas side because there are multiple other major universities in Texas
November 29Nov 29 Ohio State’s OLine teabagged Michigan that whole drive. Edited November 29Nov 29 by Firemans4Horn
November 29Nov 29 I haven’t kept up with football today but saw this when I checked socials earlier. is this for real? Did this happen or is it click bait?
November 29Nov 29 I think that even the ghost of Bo Schembechler thinks this is over now. Where is Stallion when you need him?
November 29Nov 29 3 minutes ago, AeroHorn said: This drive is so methodical. 20 plays, 80 yards, 12 minutes…. Jeez
November 29Nov 29 5 minutes ago, naija said: there will be some shenanigans at the end of the game. How much security and police will be on the field for that? I'm thinking a lot.
November 29Nov 29 1 minute ago, NBHorn7 said: How much security and police will be on the field for that? I'm thinking a lot. they just let the mascot put an X over the M. it's not like it was a small X either. up to the coaches to see it coming at the end of the game and squash it. Edited November 29Nov 29 by naija
November 29Nov 29 If Michigan had won, it would have probably been worse. Fans might have stormed the field and such.
November 29Nov 29 see? it's up to the coaches. security can't get on the field before the game is over
November 29Nov 29 13 minutes ago, naija said: there will be some shenanigans at the end of the game. Only if Michigan instigates.
November 29Nov 29 1 minute ago, naija said: see? it's up to the coaches. security can't get on the field before the game is over Of course, I mean after the game, you would think OSU has that flag planting thing on the brain.
November 29Nov 29 1 minute ago, NBHorn7 said: Of course, I mean after the game, you would think OSU has that flag planting thing on the brain. no doubt they do. Ryan Day has to have some plan of pulling his team or something as it draws to an end. more to lose for him. best scenario is the Ohio State offense keeps the ball and kneel formation as the game ends Edited November 29Nov 29 by naija
November 29Nov 29 Michigan didn’t want this smoke. They are like Aggy, average team that avoided all of the top teams in their conference until today.
November 29Nov 29 Because if the final score is the current score, I am feeling very good about our chances.
November 29Nov 29 1 minute ago, JGrayDBU said: no chance of a mercy TD given by Ohio St. to Michigan correct? All I can think of is Woody Hayes when he was asked why OSU went for two after a touchdown in a runaway game against Michigan. He replied because I couldn't go for three.
November 29Nov 29 2 minutes ago, JGrayDBU said: Because if the final score is the current score, I am feeling very good about our chances. I think we need a little more help. LSU or Auburn somehow winning would be great.
November 29Nov 29 2 minutes ago, David Dennison said: I think we need a little more help. LSU or Auburn somehow winning would be great. If only OU was as bad as we assumed months ago. Them cheating for that auburn win really did wonders
November 29Nov 29 The refs give a lot of leeway to both teams' shenanigans. These players are coddled in this game.
November 29Nov 29 There are like 18 teams in this conference and 14 of them play with offenses from 1965.
November 29Nov 29 1 minute ago, AeroHorn said: The refs give a lot of leeway to both teams' shenanigans. These players are coddled in this game. yup.
November 29Nov 29 This has ugly written all over it when this game ends, OSU going to let out years of frustration against Michigan. They do need to get a handle on it.
November 29Nov 29 10 minutes ago, Firemans4Horn said: Michigan didn’t want this smoke. They are like Aggy, average team that avoided all of the top teams in their conference until today. Much easier in the Big Ten. 18 teams, 2 good teams and 1 team starting a dyanstic multi-year NC run.
November 29Nov 29 Michigan players look like they are waiting for OSU players to try something. They are guarding the logo at midfield. Edited November 29Nov 29 by NBHorn7
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