I really thought they were going to be difference makers this year. What happened against scUM? didn't hear their names called ONE TIME. Less rotation, neutralized by scUM, injured? All of the above? WTF?

It's time to start processing guys. It goes against his nature, but I believe Day will be forced into using the portal more aggressively and extensively. The DTI staff are pros, so I know they'll never mention guys by name or speculate, but I'm not, so I will. Guys like Toutant and Leroux need to go. They were projects who probably should have never been here who haven't developed as hoped. Meanwhile, guys like Jantzen Dunn and Jaylen Johnson, have failed to do anything and have been passed by younger guys.

… has Jim Harbaughs stock just rose so high that he actually gets the NFL job he wants?

Does anyone buy that he’s actually now loyal to Michigan?

@AustinWard

All conference and/or All American?

216 yards rushing on 22 attempts?

Inniss covers his relationship with Ohio State's coaches, which teams are reaching out to him, and which players he is recruiting for the Buckeyes:

Negative evolution = Predictability

1. Immobile QB = QB is zero threat to run, even on read option and RPO
2. Middle of field abandoned = Mesh routes, once a lethal staple, are gone; everything is outside the numbers
3. RB a non-factor in passing game = RB1-2 combined for 47 catches in 2018; 9 this year
4. Lack of receiver depth = 2022 WR1-2 55% of catches; 2018 WR1-2 39% of catches

2022 % of catches by role
WR1 = 29%
WR2 = 26%
WR3 = 11%
WR4 = 4%
WR5 = 3%
WR6 = 2%
TE1 = 14%
RB1/RB2 = 3%

2018 % of catches by role
WR1 = 22%
WR2 = 17%
WR3 = 10%
WR4 = 9%
WR5 = 7%
WR6 = 5%
TE1 = 5%
RB1/RB2 = 12%

The standard is the standard and it is high. So disappointing and frustrating. Sigh. Bigger sigh. What are you feeling (anger aside). Consider this our therapy session.

Quick question: If A&M beats LSU, does that give Bama one more "quality" win in the eyes of the committee?

Until further notice. One time felt like a fluke, but two dominate performances in a row is a trend. I know this stuff is cyclical, but this cycle has lasted so long it’s hard to believe. It feels dirty.

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Give it a listen. Colton always brings it

I was a little emotional after the game as well…. But after listening to his presser… he is a great young man. I wish him the best.

I know everyone is super upset and that’s fair but what does everyone think about the coaches and this program at this point? I would let day have one more year before “firing” him. I don’t think Fickell would be as clear an upgrade as you guys think. I would like to see day consider giving up play calling… it seems something has happened to him since Alabama that has him shell shocked.

On defense I still think Knowles is a huge upgrade over what we have. I think you need to understand the defense is “safety” driven and clearly our secondary was our weakness all year. I will be interested to see what it looks like with Sonny and say Caleb Downs 👀 back there along with athletic LB (Cj Hicks) out there before I make any big judgements.

Special teams I know Parker Fleming is very respected apparently but my god we have clear problems with special teams. The punt return has been brutal for years.

Some players I am looking forward to next year:
McCord
Jaden Ballard
Evan Pryor
Sonny Styles
Jordan Hancock

Some players i expected more from:
Jack Sawyer
Denzel Burke
Julian Fleming

Let me know your thoughts bottom line this team needs to question its toughness interested to see where you guys think the problems lie..

The five-star Alabama commit is in town for The Game.

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Man, Ewers makes a lot of stupid mistakes.

So I saw this the other day and thought it was a bit odd but didn’t think too much of it. But since we’re questioning everything about the program, why not?

If you go to 1:05 he’s asked about his relationship with coach Day and it wasn’t the most convincing indication of a great relationship. At one point he says “we’ve gotten used to each other I’ll say that”. His initial response sounds authentic and then he gives the “correct answer”

Could be nothing but I found it interesting. Combine it with his quote recently about how he didn’t come to Ohio State because of any coaches and I can’t wonder if there’s any tension in their relationship 🤷🏼‍♂️


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Let’s talk ball.

As I said in the last iteration of this thread, soft may not be your term. What would you call this D?

Pushed around yet again. Simple plays lijke a zone read goes 80. Multiple times.

Michigan WRs ridiculously wide open. For TD. Mulitple times.

Poor coaching? Players not following the coaching? Athletes being out played?

Call it what you want but its been there all season. I saw it. You all did too whether you admitted it or not.

What to do now? Where to go from here? It wont be any easier in A2 next year folks.

Line for the game was sitting at -10.5 for the Bucks just a few weeks ago.

Down to -6.5 in some shops, and can’t help but think that tracks with what we’ve seen over the last few weeks.



What number makes you comfortable taking the Buckeyes next weekend?

We had battles in threads this past week about tOSU’s D. Did they look stout on D to you?

The D got pushed around again and this time by a team that didnt score but 1 TD in their past 2 games.

So maybe soft isnt your adjective of choice. How would you label this D??

nothing seemed to bother them.
Playing in hostile stadium.

Where was he all year long?

Never thought he was the right choice need more of a blue collar coordinator. Day needs to beat John Harbaugh not Jim he’s the one that’s designed the defense to beat him