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Post by EvilVodka on Jan 4, 2021 16:07:25 GMT
I think it's hard to not go with Ohio State...I think Sermon is the difference maker. Sermon is playing like a beast
If you are Alabama, how do you try and defend against Ohio State? Do you go all in on trying to shut Sermon down and dare Fields to beat you? I think Fields is capable of driving the ball against Alabama
Ohio State's defense looks pretty stout too
Maybe I'm wrong and OSU comes out flat and turns the ball over a lot
I definitely think Alabama will get their points, but it will be interesting to see the Bama offense play a stout defense like Ohio State
This game just has the 2014 feel to it, except Alabama's offense is much better but the defense isn't quite the usual front-seven brickwall we are used to seeing from Bama
Can Ohio State play like superman again? Should be a great game and a great ending to the 2020 season
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Post by Hero on Jan 4, 2021 21:55:06 GMT
I like Alabama.
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Post by Bevo on Jan 6, 2021 2:36:12 GMT
Me too!
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Post by bluehen on Jan 6, 2021 5:46:22 GMT
Bama wins
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Post by doc on Jan 6, 2021 14:13:22 GMT
I'm guilty by association. OH.....
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Post by Bevo on Jan 6, 2021 14:59:54 GMT
I won't be betting on this game! ;-)
I like Ryan Day. I think he's got the chops to get this done. Not sure he has the chaps yet. But, he's gotta be pretty close.
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Post by doc on Jan 6, 2021 17:16:51 GMT
I like Ryan Day. I think he's got the chops to get this done. Not sure he has the chaps yet. But, he's gotta be pretty close. I'm glad to hear you like Ryan Day. One of the Buckeye fan pages did a story where they highlighted some of the funnier posts from the Clemson fan site during the game on Friday. This one caught my eye because I think Ryan Day presents himself in a pretty professional manner.... "Dabo getting his ass handed to him by one of the most smug douches of all time."Like I said, I've been very impressed with the way Day handles himself in front of the press. He didn't bite when asked about Dabo's ranking of Ohio State and was very gracious toward Dabo and his wife. He did say he's glad Dabo isn't on the selection committee which is kind of funny. I guess he's guilty of being a smug douche because he's Ohio State's coach. I know one thing; his players love him and they play hard for him - that's all you can ask. And I think they relate to him better than they did Urban. There doesn't seem to be nearly as much angst with the team under Day.
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Post by tigercpa on Jan 11, 2021 19:35:33 GMT
don't hurt yourself out on that limb
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Post by tigercpa on Jan 11, 2021 20:02:57 GMT
I think OSU plays a lot Cover 3, but that alone won't get it done.
Jones will simply stand behind the mountain and do his work...RPO, long drags over the middle.
Also depends on which Fields shows up.
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Post by doc on Jan 11, 2021 20:41:51 GMT
Also depends on which Fields shows up. If I could foresee the future I'd be very rich. I always pick Ohio State to win by at least one point and I'm sticking to it. Since 2012 I've been right over 91% of the time. Justin Fields has thrown 62 TD's and 9 INT's in his Ohio State career. 5 of those INT's came in 2 games. In the other 19 games he has 4 INT's. He's really only played 2 bad games in his career, Indiana and Northwestern this season. Against Indiana, Ohio State still had over 600 yards of offense. Against Northwestern he was playing without his top receiver, Chris Olave, and dealing with a sore thumb on his throwing hand. I believe there's a better chance that the 19 outstanding games Fields will show up tonight as opposed to the 2 game, struggling Fields. I think Ohio State will move the ball and score a good number of points. My concern is on the defensive side where our DB's have been questionable and word is they'll be playing without 2 of their top defensive linemen. They have 5 star backups but the backups haven't played nearly as many snaps. You may see some interesting personnel combinations out there to get the most experienced players on the field. OSU's linebackers in pass coverage will also be a key. One other thing - Ohio State is down to their third string Place Kicker and the kid is a freshman who has never played a down of college football. Does this mean they go for it on 4th down inside the 35 yard line? I guess we'll see. I hope the continue to use the TE's in the passing game - that should open things up for Olave, Wilson, Williams and company. Sermon needs to continue his late season run to keep Alabama off balance. The offensive line is as good as any in the country and they're playing at a high level. The scoreboard should light up like a pinball machine tonight - enjoy the show!!
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Post by kentflash_05 on Jan 12, 2021 0:42:37 GMT
Bad feeling about this......OSU is without a couple defensive lineman and a kicker.....My heart says OSU, but my in the back of my mind Im thinking tOSU may get trucked 56-35 I'll gladly be wrong on that
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Post by Bevo on Jan 12, 2021 2:07:45 GMT
Pretty rough start.
Bucs started with some fire... but Bama looks a LOT faster
But, there you go. An announcer jinx and fumble
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Post by aufan on Jan 12, 2021 2:13:17 GMT
Rooting for Alabama.
Felonies tend to go up in the state when they don’t win. Someone’s life literally depends on this game.
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Post by Kentflash_05 on Jan 12, 2021 2:35:22 GMT
Pretty rough start. Bucs started with some fire... but Bama looks a LOT faster But, there you go. An announcer jinx and fumble [b I get the feeling Ohio State is barely hanging in this
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Post by Bevo on Jan 12, 2021 2:42:48 GMT
Pretty rough start. Bucs started with some fire... but Bama looks a LOT faster But, there you go. An announcer jinx and fumble [b I get the feeling Ohio State is barely hanging in this Tough when you’re missing star players against this tream. Big drive coming up. Bucs can’t go in at half down 10, or more
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