Desert Duck No. 1 Share Posted Thursday at 05:12 PM Unfortunately, I feel the need to give massive props to OSU… and Chip Kelly. How in the world they got humiliated at home by unranked rival Michigan, followed by an unmitigated post-game disaster, and then turned everything around on a dime, is quite exceptional. Following Michigan, OSU looked a bit like a dumpster fire. Not to mention, it appears that Coach Day was on the edge of being terminated. Against Michigan, OSU at home put up 10 points (as in ‘ten-points’). Following this, against two highly ranked opponents, OSU has averaged 41.5 points, while holding two rather high powered offenses to an average of 19 points. So, while I naturally have the utmost disdain for OSU, I feel a need to give credit to where credit is due. Following that Michigan disaster, I think most teams would have simply rolled over. Instead, OSU is now rolling over everything in their path. Good luck, Texas. You're gonna need it. 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intravenus de Milo No. 2 Share Posted Friday at 12:17 AM Buckeye fan here and new member. I had a great conversation with Charles today and I come in peace. Thought I’d give you guys some perspective from the OSU side of things. On 1/2/2025 at 12:12 PM, Desert Duck said: Unfortunately, I feel the need to give massive props to OSU… and Chip Kelly. How in the world they got humiliated at home by unranked rival Michigan, followed by an unmitigated post-game disaster, and then turned everything around on a dime, is quite exceptional. No clue. I am every bit as surprised by what’s happened as you all are. Not surprised that OSU could do that, it’s just that they hadn’t shown it throughout 2024 so why would anyone think the switch would flip in the postseason? On 1/2/2025 at 12:12 PM, Desert Duck said: Not to mention, it appears that Coach Day was on the edge of being terminated. I think this was unlikely unless it was a really bad loss to UT On 1/2/2025 at 12:12 PM, Desert Duck said: Against Michigan, OSU at home put up 10 points (as in ‘ten-points’) This combined with what has happened vs UT and UO is why the loudest parts of the fan base were so upset. Most fans expected the version we’ve seen the last 2 games to be what showed up all season. Feel free to ask me anything OSU related. I try to be as objective as I can. Per my conversation with Charles, I viewed this game as the toughest challenge OSU would face in the playoffs. I’m a big fan of DG and the skill that you guys have. 1 1 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 3 Share Posted Friday at 12:29 AM Intravenus is a very rational fan, and my only complaint after talking to him is that he did not join us sooner. We want opposing fans to trade notes and thoughts with, as the future with the B1G is going to be quite a ride for us all. (Like tonight's game of No. 9 Oregon vs. No.22 Illinois on FS1 at 7:00 PM) I welcome ALL fans of other schools if they can follow our simple, yet extremely-difficult-rules-for-most-people in..."1) Be Polite and Respectful, 2) Do not tell anyone how to think or what to write, and 3) No Politics...not even the slightest hint of it." Reasonable people who just give their opinion and nothing about others' opinions are VERY welcome, as we have some class Georgia fans who visit here and we love. We allow and encourage different opinions, minority opinions, and as long as you follow what is above...we will all learn from each other, and it will be fun. C'mon....I KNOW there are tons of B1G fans reading this, as I see their IP addresses. Join us! 3 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 4 Share Posted Friday at 12:32 AM As far as I'm concerned, it's Ohio State now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 5 Share Posted Friday at 12:34 AM BTW...their hatred of Michigan rivals ours with Washington. Our new friend above can be just as reasonable about CFB as we are, while holding intense disdain for the nearby B1G and legendary opponent. 1 2 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 6 Share Posted Friday at 12:37 AM On 1/2/2025 at 7:17 PM, Intravenus de Milo said: Per my conversation with Charles, I viewed this game as the toughest challenge OSU would face in the playoffs. It still might be. I don’t see any remaining team in this playoff that can hold you guys under 35 points. Texas has a good defense, but their offense won’t give them any help. Their OL is banged up and Ewers is a statue because of his ankle. I don’t see them putting up more than 14-17 points on your defense. Their only advantage is playing in Arlington where their fans have been buying Cotton Bowl tickets since they went on sale. ND can’t keep up with your rate of scoring. Their offense just isn’t explosive. You already know PSU won’t score more than one TD on you. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intravenus de Milo No. 7 Share Posted Friday at 12:41 AM I hope you’re right. After the Xichigan game, I viewed OSU as bi-polar. Yesterday’s result goes a long way towards changing my thoughts but I still have ptsd from “The Game”. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck Author No. 8 Share Posted Friday at 12:57 AM On 1/2/2025 at 5:41 PM, Intravenus de Milo said: I hope you’re right. After the Xichigan game, I viewed OSU as bi-polar. Yesterday’s result goes a long way towards changing my thoughts but I still have ptsd from “The Game”. I think we're all hoping for an all Big 10 final around these here parts. And that way, we Ducks might be able to say that we're the only team that beat both finalists. I'd find a modicum of solace in that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 9 Share Posted Friday at 01:11 AM Ohio St was the way better team yesterday. No doubt about it. Ducks need to go to the Doctor. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 10 Share Posted Friday at 12:05 PM Texas will need LUCK IF the team that played Tennessee and OBD in the Rose Bowl shows up. Unlike playing at home and in Pasadena, tOSU will not have the majority of fans at the game in Dallas. This team put the Michigan loss behind it with an emphatic home victory and doubled down with a revenge blowout of OBD. But it's the same group of coaches and players that almost lost at home to Nebraska. Ohio State has the roster to play like it did against the Vols and the Ducks every game out and did so in the last two games and at home vs. Indiana, Illinois. and Iowa. If the Longhorns stop shooting itself in the hoof, winning in Dallas may not be so easy. Texas has lost two games this season as has Ohio State. Texas has not lost to an unranked team. Come on Bucks! Show us the bucks. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 11 Share Posted Friday at 05:37 PM On 1/2/2025 at 4:29 PM, Charles Fischer said: Intravenus is a very rational fan, and my only complaint after talking to him is that he did not join us sooner. We want opposing fans to trade notes and thoughts with, as the future with the B1G is going to be quite a ride for us all. (Like tonight's game of No. 9 Oregon vs. No.22 Illinois on FS1 at 7:00 PM) I welcome ALL fans of other schools if they can follow our simple, yet extremely-difficult-rules-for-most-people in..."1) Be Polite and Respectful, 2) Do not tell anyone how to think or what to write, and 3) No Politics...not even the slightest hint of it." Reasonable people who just give their opinion and nothing about others' opinions are VERY welcome, as we have some class Georgia fans who visit here and we love. We allow and encourage different opinions, minority opinions, and as long as you follow what is above...we will all learn from each other, and it will be fun. C'mon....I KNOW there are tons of B1G fans reading this, as I see their IP addresses. Join us! I'm okay with any Ohio State fan that believes it's possible to lose without beating themselves. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 12 Share Posted yesterday at 03:26 AM Found these at "Eleven Warriors" Asked about whether his team's longer layoff contributed to the score, Lanning wasn't having any of that. “I think that’s an excuse. You know, I thought our guys prepared well going in. Obviously, they had a better plan than us, but that’s an excuse. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 13 Share Posted yesterday at 03:28 AM And some comments: I feel bad for him and the Duck fans. Perfect regular season and B1G Champs, but who cares now? When I was at Oregon, the fans were nothing but gracious hosts. It does suck for them, but someone had to lose. My wife & I attended the 2010 Rose Bowl and sat in the Oregon section. We too found the Duck fans gracious unlike some U of Washington fans when we attended Bucks vs Huskies in Seattle 2007. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 14 Share Posted yesterday at 04:03 AM I live in NC and you can’t swing a dead cat and not hit a Bucknut fan in my neighborhood. They’re good eggs. They like CFB, they love booze, but they sure don’t like to admit defeat. They’re always griping about getting screwed by the refs or the pro-SEC system (we can all relate). They love Ohio State, but don’t seem to love the state of Ohio. They and New Yorkers make up the majority of “half-backs” down here. For reference, “half backs” are the Yankees who move to Florida, can’t stand the heat and humidity, and move half-way back home. Usually GA, SC or NC. Fun people, though. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 15 Share Posted 13 hours ago Sark: 'Ohio State is the Best Team in College Football' Five reasons Texas HC Steve Sarkisian's bold statement about Ohio State is spot-on WWW.YARDBARKER.COM Ahead of their showdown with the eighth-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes in the CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian offered some high... I love the 'double gamesmanship.' Not only for the Cotton Bowl but for the 2025 opener when Texas trips to Columbus. Texas in Dallas? Man, I wish we had a PLAYOFF instead of an ESPN Bowl Extravaganza. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 16 Share Posted 12 hours ago On 1/4/2025 at 12:36 PM, Jon Joseph said: Sark: 'Ohio State is the Best Team in College Football' Five reasons Texas HC Steve Sarkisian's bold statement about Ohio State is spot-on WWW.YARDBARKER.COM Ahead of their showdown with the eighth-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes in the CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian offered some high... I love the 'double gamesmanship.' Not only for the Cotton Bowl but for the 2025 opener when Texas trips to Columbus. Texas in Dallas? Man, I wish we had a PLAYOFF instead of an ESPN Bowl Extravaganza. Dang. That’s all Coach Lanning had to do?!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Waddler Moderator No. 17 Share Posted 11 hours ago On 1/2/2025 at 4:17 PM, Intravenus de Milo said: This combined with what has happened vs UT and UO is why the loudest parts of the fan base were so upset. Most fans expected the version we’ve seen the last 2 games to be what showed up all season. The most important part of this observation is not found in fan reaction or the differing results, but in the fact that it occurred. I think it was Pele who said something to the effect that success isn’t measured by how many wins you get, but by how you respond the week after a loss. If you could say there’s a tragedy (and there really isn’t) in the Ducks loss to Ohio State, it is that there is no opportunity to rectify and redeem when it’s the final game to the season. If there was a subtext to this game (and those are always just excuses), it was that - for the Buckeyes - the title of the game as a CFP Quarter Final was just a smoke screen. For them, the game was for the real B1G Championship, and redemption of a proud team and league tradition. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
