The 2015-16 College football thread (SPOILERS)

CBaker · Dec 8, 2015

ozzman said:
And Ronnie will be the first OL taken in the draft. They already weathered the storm with Shaq Lawson. I'd take Clemson's DL over OSU.

I'm guessing you haven't watched many OSU games over his career, because I can bet you that ND's OC and line coach aren't as confident about stopping Bosa as you are. Whole different beast than Lawson or anyone else in college football right now. But I guess you'll just have to wait and find out. I pray they single cover him...because you won't stand a chance if you do.

ozzman · Dec 8, 2015

They have the best OL coach in the NCAA (yes, we upgraded to Hiestand after Warriner left), they'll be ready. I hope the OSU team is looking past ND as much as you are because they're going to get a good punch in the face if that's the case. This is definitely the best matchup outside the playoff.

I'm not over confident that they'll completely stop him, but they'll be the biggest challenge he faces this year. You'll see.

tpluff · Dec 8, 2015

ozzman said:
They have the best OL coach in the NCAA, they'll be ready. I hope the OSU team is looking past ND as much as you are because they're going to get a good punch in the face if that's the case. This is definitely the best matchup outside the playoff.

I'm not over confident that they'll completely stop him, but they'll be the biggest challenge he faces this year. You'll see.

To be honest, I don't think it's "looking past" at all (what is there to look to? NFL Draft or off-season?). It's back and forth [borderline] smack talk about each teams strength and how they match up. Confidence vs confidence. Luckily the players have the last word.

Personally, I'm interested if ND will be able to stop OSU if they get rolling on O like they did against UofM.

ozzman · Dec 8, 2015

tpluff said:
To be honest, I don't think it's looking past at all (what is there to look to? NFL Draft?). It's back and forth borderline smack talk about each teams strength and how they match up. Confidence vs confidence.

Personally, I'm interested if ND will be able to stop OSU if they get rolling like they did against UofM.

It's easy to make the argument that most OSU fans think ND is there in name only...again. Unfortunately, that misconception is based on the reality of the mediocrity since Lou. BK finally has the depth back to an elite level, and this year's record proves that. 37 starters for a season is insane.

If OSU gets rolling, I think it turns into the ND/Stanford game. It could easily turn into a track meet and last team with the ball wins.

CBaker · Dec 8, 2015

ozzman said:
It's easy to make the argument that most OSU fans think ND is there in name only...again. Unfortunately, that misconception is based on the reality of the mediocrity since Lou. BK finally has the depth back to an elite level, and this year's record proves that. 37 starters for a season is insane.

If OSU gets rolling, I think it turns into the ND/Stanford game. It could easily turn into a track meet and last team with the ball wins.

Whoa...never said anything about ND not deserving to be there. You mentioned ND's offense, and I picked one player (who myself, along with every person who gets paid to talk about football says is by far the best defensive player) and said he's going to be a handful for their OL. Never once said it won't be a good game, and never said ND wasn't good. Saying we have a guy who can't be single guarded doesn't mean I think your team is bad. He is just THAT good.

ozzman · Dec 8, 2015

Oh, no worries, I never meant you. You obviously know what you're talking about. I'm talking about the lowest common denominator fan, of which OSU and ND both have a lot.

and please don't forget how battle tested ND is. they survived the UMASS barrage.

mikedean441 · Dec 8, 2015

I pray that Joey comes back next year and plays 1 season with his Brother, who is supposedly the better Bosa....#scary

Greg Kulbick · Dec 8, 2015

deuce said:

Its a perfectly analogous comparison to what Austin stated may have been the reason Cook wasn't even invited. Both cleared of criminal wrongdoing, one gets invited and wins, the other doesn't get invited.

ozzman · Dec 8, 2015

Some crazy stats this year: Boston College had the No. 1 defense and went 3-9. The last seven teams with the No. 1 defense had nine losses combined those years: 83-9

3 teams vying to be the first P5 teams to win 50 games in a 4 year stretch.
Alabama : 48-6
FSU : 49-5
Ohio State : 49-4

Wake · Dec 8, 2015

Greg Kulbick said:
Its a perfectly analogous comparison to what Austin stated may have been the reason Cook wasn't even invited. Both cleared of criminal wrongdoing, one gets invited and wins, the other doesn't get invited.

Well the biggest difference is Winston was the clear favorite, Cook is just one of the guys who should have been invited. You can make a case for him, but the cases for the 3 invitees are just as strong. The Heisman does call for integrity. When you look at two very comparable backs and you have to leave one off your ballot, that could be the deciding factor.

DawgDaddy · Dec 9, 2015

If this happens Michigan will be getting a good one. http://michigan.247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Harbaugh-and-Pruitt-To-Meet--41887061

mikedean441 · Dec 10, 2015

And adolphus Washington ohio states 2nd beat DL was cited for solicitation this week.....ugggh

War Eagle · Dec 10, 2015

mikedean441 said:
And adolphus Washington ohio states 2nd beat DL was cited for solicitation this week.....ugggh

Seriously? Way to go.

mikedean441 · Dec 10, 2015

War Eagle said:
Seriously? Way to go.

Yup awesome timing

War Eagle · Dec 10, 2015

mikedean441 said:
Yup awesome timing

Must be one of the smart ones.

Im sure his suspesion will be up juuussst before the game. Or a summer suspension again.

SW · Dec 10, 2015

mikedean441 said:
And adolphus Washington ohio states 2nd beat DL was cited for solicitation this week.....ugggh

That'll only keep him out for the first series probably.

CBaker · Dec 10, 2015

mikedean441 said:
And adolphus Washington ohio states 2nd beat DL was cited for solicitation this week.....ugggh

what exactly does that mean he did?

JRod · Dec 10, 2015

cbaker2882 said:
what exactly does that mean he did?

Tried to pick up a prostitute more than likely

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JRod · Dec 10, 2015

It's a misdemeanor he'll be out the first quarter or half.

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mikedean441 · Dec 10, 2015

cbaker2882 said:
what exactly does that mean he did?

As Jrod said, probably trying to "get some"

CBaker · Dec 10, 2015

JRod said:
Tried to pick up a prostitute more than likely

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You're a top NFL prospect and you have to get a prostitute? Really hoping he didn't fully know what he was doing. But that might be too generous to assume that.

JohnSinVA · Dec 10, 2015

cbaker2882 said:
You're a top NFL prospect and you have to get a prostitute? Really hoping he didn't fully know what he was doing. But that might be too generous to assume that.

Well, if I'm on the verge of making millions I might consider avoiding certain, shall we say, entanglements. KWIM?

deuce · Dec 10, 2015

cbaker2882 said:
You're a top NFL prospect and you have to get a prostitute? Really hoping he didn't fully know what he was doing. But that might be too generous to assume that.

What do you mean "not fully know what he was doing"?

Does one stumble upon hiring a prostitute?