Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted January 22 ...to "stick-it?" If this had been a four team playoff, then Ohio State would not be National Champion, and I doubt that Ryan Day would have survived as coach. I almost wish he would tell Ohio State fans that after winning a 'Natty--he needs a "sabbatical" from coaching, and privately negotiates a retirement settlement with the AD at osu2. Then, he can rest a year, and have his pick of any CFB job that comes up. The Ohio State fans we have seen on this board were all-class, as well as an editor at FishDuck. But the Lunatic-Fringe part of that fan base doesn't deserve his future coaching. And no....I was not thinking from an Oregon standpoint, although it would help us, but thinking more from a human element. How much do you think that Day believes ANYBODY at Ohio State who is patting him on the back now? Probably a number you can count on one hand that stood with him after the Michigan loss. Interesting stuff for the offseason. They wouldn't fit on one hand... 1 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 2 Share Posted January 22 Where was this in early December? 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 3 Share Posted January 22 It would be great if Day left osu2. and did just as Chip did at Oregon, strongly urge that his OC be hired as the new coach. Other than that, I'm thinking Day is fine. He can't do anything about the "lunatic fringe". On ESPN yesterday there was a serious discussion arguing about what the loss to Michigan means. I was on the side that it meant nothing. Michigan fans can pound their chests all they want, but all they'll do is leave a handprint. With the expanded playoffs losses can happen, not to 6-6 Oklahoma, 24-3, but their importance is greatly reduced. UNC-Duke in basketball is still a great rivalry, but the win-loss is irrelevant to either team getting to the tournament. Ryan Day would have to do better than Urban Meyer did if he went to the NFL. But I think he'll be fine at osu2. As Kelly Graves said during the Ionescu, Satu, Hebard years, "Why would I want a different job?" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie No. 4 Share Posted January 22 Isn't there a lunatic fringe at almost any, if not all, schools, just sitting, biding their time, waiting to call for a coach's head? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 5 Share Posted January 23 On 1/22/2025 at 3:53 PM, Annie said: isn't there a lunatic fringe at almost any, if not all, schools, just sitting, biding their time, waiting to call for a coach's head? It hurts to say this, but the delusional, lunatic denizens at Ewe Dub are showing restraint for Fisch, and are actually optimistic about next season, disquieting I know. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartm25 No. 6 Share Posted January 23 As much as I HATE osu, I can't help but think of my favorite NFL team, the 49ers, when thinking about Ryan Day's situation. He consistently has one of the most talented teams in the nation every year, and his only losses come against other exceptional programs/teams. Between 2019 and 2023, Kyle Shanahan led the 49ers to 4 NFC title games and 2 Super Bowls . . . and a group of 49ers fans want to see Kyle walk because they didn't make the playoffs this year as the team endured constant injuries over the season. And he does so with what fans would call "mediocre" QBs. To the osu fans that want to get rid of Ryan Day, I say, "I respectfully disagree . . . vehemently and emphatically." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando No. 7 Share Posted January 23 The fringe used to be banished to message boards or call in shows and since there wasn't as much access they could be filtered out. Now you have spyware, viruses, fake accounts and the very worst of them all social media. I had a video sent to me from a guy who is trying to to get Alligator eyes implanted and a full body scale tattoo so he can become a "humagator". If you want to spend millions of dollars in any legal way like this it's cool. You may even have a guy who wants to become Howard the Duck one day. What I'm saying is the world is full of different people and all of them have different opinions and thoughts. They all think they're right and as long as they aren't hurting anyone or trying to impose their thoughts on others I'm cool. But with that said.. Humagator? Lot's of free time and excess money. I wish I had those. Time and money, not Alligator eyes 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 8 Share Posted January 23 On 1/22/2025 at 4:55 PM, GatOrlando said: a guy who is trying to to get Alligator eyes implanted and a full body scale tattoo so he can become a "humagator". 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 9 Share Posted January 23 On 1/22/2025 at 7:47 PM, cartm25 said: As much as I HATE osu, I can't help but think of my favorite NFL team, the 49ers, when thinking about Ryan Day's situation. He consistently has one of the most talented teams in the nation every year, and his only losses come against other exceptional programs/teams. Between 2019 and 2023, Kyle Shanahan led the 49ers to 4 NFC title games and 2 Super Bowls . . . and a group of 49ers fans want to see Kyle walk because they didn't make the playoffs this year as the team endured constant injuries over the season. And he does so with what fans would call "mediocre" QBs. To the osu fans that want to get rid of Ryan Day, I say, "I respectfully disagree . . . vehemently and emphatically." I believe he was on Chip's staff with the 49ers. Pro jobs remain open and will be open every season. Any move in CFB would be lateral at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 10 Share Posted January 23 I would fire him and replace him with Mario Cristobal. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 11 Share Posted January 23 On 1/22/2025 at 4:47 PM, cartm25 said: I can't help but think of my favorite NFL team, the 49ers, when thinking about Ryan Day's situation. Ever since "The Catch" against my before Jerry Jones favorite team Dallas Cowboys, I haven't been able to get past my hate for the 49ers. Though Joe Cool , Jerry Rice and Ronnie Lott are on my All Star NFL team. Brock Purdy? Of course he is stained with his Iowa State connection, and Shanahan will always have the Super Bowl collapse, though he was the OC, not the head coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKED No. 12 Share Posted January 23 On 1/22/2025 at 3:31 PM, 30Duck said: It would be great if Day left osu2. and did just as Chip did at Oregon, strongly urge that his OC be hired as the new coach. Other than that, I'm thinking Day is fine. He can't do anything about the "lunatic fringe". On ESPN yesterday there was a serious discussion arguing about what the loss to Michigan means. I was on the side that it meant nothing. Michigan fans can pound their chests all they want, but all they'll do is leave a handprint. With the expanded playoffs losses can happen, not to 6-6 Oklahoma, 24-3, but their importance is greatly reduced. UNC-Duke in basketball is still a great rivalry, but the win-loss is irrelevant to either team getting to the tournament. Ryan Day would have to do better than Urban Meyer did if he went to the NFL. But I think he'll be fine at osu2. As Kelly Graves said during the Ionescu, Satu, Hebard years, "Why would I want a different job?" The Michigan loss didn’t “mean nothing.” It meant everything. It showed that no matter who you’re playing you better be ready. I think it actually helped Ohio State to refocus, which it clearly did as it swept through the playoffs with nary a scare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 13 Share Posted January 23 On 1/22/2025 at 5:46 PM, DUCKED said: The Michigan loss didn’t “mean nothing.” It meant everything. How did it mean everything? Missing the CCG didn't hurt Ohio State at all, in fact it helped. Knowing they have to be ready should have been made clear to them on Oct.12. Michigan fans believing their win means anything? Yay Michigan, you won "The Game". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDuck No. 14 Share Posted January 23 The Michigan loss didn’t “mean nothing.” It meant everything. For Michigan fans it meant the prior season's undefeated champion, beat this season's 2-loss champion, and beat them for the fourth straight time. It beat them with a rookie coach at Columbus. It beat them despite entering the game with a 6-5 record. It beat them knowing that 0-4 really sticks in the craw of Bugeye fans. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando No. 15 Share Posted January 23 (edited) For us outside the Michigan vs Ohio State bubble it means nothing. Oregon could lose to Washington or Oregon State every year and if they go on to win the big gold trophy I reckon it won't matter. Same goes for Florida with Georgia, Tennessee or Florida State. Alabama fans have claimed the Iron Bowl is the greatest rivalry ever but they admit it doesn't matter in comparison to winning the big gold trophy. I'll say Michigan vs Ohio State is on another level because I've encountered their fans. Michigan fans were almost happier to win their third straight over Ohio State than winning everything last year.Ohio State fans love winning the title but there are still some really negative feelings because they've lost four straight to Michigan. I don't get it. Edited January 23 by GatOrlando 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 16 Share Posted January 23 On 1/22/2025 at 6:23 PM, HDuck said: For Michigan fans it meant the prior season's undefeated champion, beat this season's 2-loss champion, and beat them for the fourth straight time. It beat them with a rookie coach at Columbus. It beat them despite entering the game with a 6-5 record. It beat them knowing that 0-4 really sticks in the craw of Bugeye fans. Well, the prior season's champion didn't beat them. This year's team did, so again, great. Last year, when Michigan beat osu2, and won the championship, that was huge. This season, osu2 lost to Michigan, but went on to win the championship, the craw isn't too bad now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDuck No. 17 Share Posted January 23 Final AP Poll ranking: tOSU: 6 at No. 1, 8 at No. 2 Alabama: 12 and 4 Notre Dame: 8 and 5 Oklahoma: 7 and 3 USC: 5 and 5 tOSU AP: 1942, 1954, 1968, 2002, 2014, 2024 National Football Foundation: 1970 (No. 5 in AP after Rose Bowl loss) Coaches: 1957 (No. 2 AP - behind Auburn) Football Writers - not AP: 1961 (No. 2 AP - behind Alabama) 3 of those 9 claimed as champions came after beating Oregon in the post-season: 1957, 2014, 2024 Both Alabama and Auburn were undefeated. tOSU had a loss or tie so didn't get the AP nod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDuck No. 18 Share Posted January 23 Michigan has the 4-0 to boast about. tOSU has the Connor Stalions fiasco to Jerk about. How the season ends after bowl games is almost irrelevant to the two fan bases. Hard for many of us who haven't been close to rivalry to understand, but the "craw" is a big thing to both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augduck No. 19 Share Posted January 23 On 1/22/2025 at 3:53 PM, Annie said: Isn't there a lunatic fringe at almost any, if not all, schools, just sitting, biding their time, waiting to call for a coach's head? Yes and a number of them were at the Rose Bowl clad in green and yellow. The pitchfork crowd was present and accounted for unfortunately in Jan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
