Charles Fischer

Some teams cannot handle being at the top...

And is 5-0 in Mens Basketball and 5-0 in Womens Basketball!

Playoff Committee to B1G...

No, I think asking for a prediction as to whether the Playoff Committee will insist the No. 1 team in the nation to play the No. 2 team in the nation three times by placing them in SAME SIDE of the bracket, unlike any other time in NCAA History is more interesting question? Well, that, and "Would they do that to SEC teams?'"

So, the No. 1 team in the nation, and the No. 2 team in the nation MUST play each other three times, like no other time in NCAA History? Just like SEC teams have done?

Well, we know who it isn't...

Ohio State swaggered into Autzen, confident and full-of-themselves. Now they look hungry and determined, and that defensive line is going to be tough...

The score was 38-15, won by Ohio State, and FG Lumber predicted 35-10, to only be off by eight total points! Frankly, most of us were way off, and there was a surprising number that went with Indiana. Pretty darn good, and THANKS to all for playing, as it is always fun. Congrats to FG Lumber! Time to PARTY!

Wowsa.

I need to add to my earlier thoughts about Moore, as they are simply my gut feelings based on the limited viewing I've had of him. Now, people change and improve, and I certainly cheer for that. Only the coaches see the practices and know, and we'll have our answer when the portal opens. If they go after a QB, then we'll know...

Look at the bright side....a TON of people will be cheering for us when we play the insufferable Buckeyes!

Let's discuss all the other CFB games of the day in this thread, and we do NOT discuss the Indiana game here, as we will have a separate GameDay thread for that game. (I will delete posts about the Ohio State game, as we need to keep the discussions separate) Do provide score updates when you can, as well as your thoughts of what you saw in all the other games. We have a rich line-up of other games today!

Let's discuss just THIS game in this thread, and leave the others for another thread. Discuss before, during and a little after! I cannot believe how many predicted Indiana in the Prediction Thread pinned at the top!

While my big-picture view of Moore or Novosad is good-or-good, my gut tells me Novosad is a touch less talented than Moore, but Austin will not choke at key moments. Sorry, but "Greatness and Weakness Emerge Early" is more than just an expression for me. It is not 100%, but it is damned accurate overall. I cannot get over some of the mental images I have of Moore, the multiple pick-sixes he threw at UCLA, and how he had really poor pocket presence. The current Bruin QB is....not great. And Moore could not beat him out?

Nevada...read the room please. This is a B1G audience now, and we are SICK of the crap we've been given about the SEC while being disrespected when in the Pac-12 in the past. Key question....would Missouri have the same ranking if they were in the Big-12? With their SOS? Their schedule? Of course not, and this is an example. This is a Playoff for the 'Natty, and the objective of the Playoff is to determine a National Champion. Be honest....do you guys REALLY think the No. 5 team in the SEC could win the National Championship? Of course not. As one writer recently stated, "if you cannot make the top four of your conference, then you do not deserve to be in the Playoff." Amen. Your placement of your aggressive opinion is puzzling considering that it is on the site of the No. 1 team in the nation that can play with anyone. Yes, Georgia and Ohio State are tough, but we can play with anybody now. To come in and make your assertions are allowed and acceptable by our rules....but you cannot expect them to be well received. Note you have not been insulted or banned, as this is a wonderful group of people. But what if I were stating aggressive B1G views on an SEC board? (We call that being CANCELLED)

NOT what the Midwest bargained for....

Fright Night is Coming!

How to make a Husky fan constipated?

Damn! I can taste the bitter-bile of his Acid Reflux from here!

It makes me shudder just watching for 30 seconds!

Or the weather, I should say? How would that game have gone if...

Even if they play the Buckeyes close....what if the injuries on the Ohio State offensive line diminished their output enough for the Hoosiers to play it close, and you don't know the real level of both teams until they play other teams later? I'm sure the Committee will figure out how to get there...

And who is it that requires us to have a damn game on Peacock once a year?

Oh, if we had them last year....who knows how far we could have gone with Bo Nix? Burch underperformed last year and dealt with injuries, while Matayo, Tuioti and others were still just newbies learning the ropes. This year's defensive line would have been the difference to win those close games with the Huskies. Danno knew that, thus why he got them, and really helped the development of the young-guns to flourish. I've gotta think that Tosh being a former defensive lineman and D-Line coach has really helped their progress as well.