Skull Session: Ohio State Ranks Second in SP+, Chip Kelly Calls Autzen Stadium “A Special Place” and Will Howard Says the Oregon Game is “What You Dream About As a Kid”
The closer the game gets - the more confidence I have in that we'll be able to silence the crowd and take control, especially in the second half after our adjustments.
Shout out to the men's soccer team - they are on a roll.
BTW - TTUN still sucks
Always try to look for the positive ........... in the midst of a crisis !!
Have so much fun at the game, Seattle!! Agree-I think the Bucks will be too much for Oregon to handle, especially if they win the middle 8 like Day talks about.
Hope all is well with you, brotha!
"In weightlifting, I don't think sudden, uncontrolled urination should automatically disqualify you."
-Jack Handey
Would love to see Sasso back on the mat wrestling for the S&G! I have some friends around the program that haven’t confirmed he’s back for sure but they both told me he’s busted his butt during offseason conditioning. A great story of perseverance and determination to not let a single event in the past write your story for the future. Go Bucks!
Doing very well, just became a grandpa!! Enjoying watching this football team taking steps towards becoming a very dominant team. Hope all is well with you!
Genius! Who came up with the concept that a WR should feint the ball was coming to him after beating two DBs on a long route? Is that coached or instinct? JSN could’ve had Adoree' Jackson and Tyler Nubin chasing him into the locker room tunnel. Jackson was so duped, he even tried to swat away a ball that never came.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
I used to think the same thing.... until a former BiG player who actually played there and sat on the sidelines, told me it was definitely a tough place to play. When you get first hand info from a player, not the media, I tend to believe him.
Also a shout out to the #8 ranked women's soccer team. They tied the current #5 ranked MSU, have a win over tcun and their only loss was at #14 Auburn 1-0.
I don't buy one goddam drop of gas in the state of Michigan!
This team is going to dominate v Oregon. Our win out % being 25% is a joke to me. Nobody in the regular season has a chance besides Oregon and I think we can win this game by 2 TDs. Too much talent and when Ohio State can run the ball, it’s a major task to stop us
Currently in Central Florida. My only fear with Hurricane Milton....... Will power and cable/internet issues keep me from watching the game Saturday night? Might have to evacuate Saturday afternoon.......
It’s not about being stupid if he doesn’t leave. Not everyone needs to evacuate, and those that don’t shouldn’t add to the traffic jam for those that need to get out of town.
About this time yesterday, the projected track centerline was within a half-mile of my sister's house (about 500 yds from saltwater), which would be within the eye. Today it's projecting about 4 miles to the south. Still too close! By good fortune, she flew out on a long-planned trip on Monday. Hope she has something to return to. No football at IMG this week.
My aim, then, is to whip the Weasels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom. - William Tecumseh Sherman (with apologies)
Show of hands: who else did a little research on Daddio? I have no plans to watch it but I admit my curiosity was piqued. I can imagine there were three types of passengers in that moment: those who were outraged, those who pretended to be embarrassed and tried not to watch (but did), and those who were captivated and couldn’t take their eyes off it. The moms were in the first group, the dads in the second, and the kids in the third because whatever was happening was completely new to them. I’m picturing the moms expressing their displeasure while simultaneously trying to cover the screen with a sweater and distracting their kids’ interest, and most of the dads aren’t helping.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
A fascinating observation. If you get a chance to see comments on Chip Kelly interviews on say YouTube. Even the ElevenWarriors videos. The majority of comments are from Oregon fans showering Chip with fond memories, respect, credit for raising their program to prominence and wishes of success (for all other weekends barring this one). He gives credit to all others from the coaching tree to the players executing. Class act and humility. Always been that way. Always will. We are lucky to have him
“It's a big game," he said. "You want to say you don't treat any game more than another, but we know how big this one is. We know it's a big matchup. We're gonna have to be on our stuff. Going into the game, it's about being poised, being confident. I just want to stay neutral, stay level-headed and be as prepared as you possibly can."
1. If Chip Kelly doesn't win the Broyles award, then something is terribly wrong.
2. Howard is exactly what we needed at QB: Batman and not Superman.
3A. Michigan sold their reputation for a few cheap titles and wins. Even if the NCAA does nothing, only urine and blue fans will recognize their "achievements."
3B. And yes, Michigan still sucks
4. Iowa was a tight game in the first half because they have a great defense. Oregon does not. I don't think this game will be close at all, so much so that people will question the ranking of Oregon more than they will accept the greatness of Ohio State.
To err is human. Really sucking requires having yellow stripes on your helmet.
How the hell does this get a downvote? The man was paralyzed and almost died at the hand of a couple teens stealing his car. Definitely hope he makes a full recovery and hits the mat again!
Every comment got a downvote at about the same time. The sad and f'd up answer to your question is it got a downvote specifically to make rational people ask why it got a downvote. F-ing trolls.
I am aggressively positive and refuse to apologize for it.
Here's another remarkable fact I saw: The Big Ten has four undefeated teams in Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State and Indiana (!!), while the SEC has one undefeated team in Texas.
Sadly, it won’t remain that way with OSU facing all of the remaining unbeatens in the B1G.
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The closer the game gets - the more confidence I have in that we'll be able to silence the crowd and take control, especially in the second half after our adjustments.
Shout out to the men's soccer team - they are on a roll.
BTW - TTUN still sucks
Always try to look for the positive ........... in the midst of a crisis !!
Cheerish every single day
I have in that we'll be able to silence the crowd and take control
I have a feeling the first half might be a nail biter, but the second half adjustments will put the clamps on em..
Have so much fun at the game, Seattle!! Agree-I think the Bucks will be too much for Oregon to handle, especially if they win the middle 8 like Day talks about.
Hope all is well with you, brotha!
"In weightlifting, I don't think sudden, uncontrolled urination should automatically disqualify you."
-Jack Handey
Thanks Sb15 - it's gonna be one crazy environment but one I'm up for - for sure.
Always try to look for the positive ........... in the midst of a crisis !!
Cheerish every single day
Soocer team record is pretty impressive considering how a fluke goal can cost a game.
My last words will probably be: "It seemed like a good Idea at the time..."
"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge." - Steven Hawking
Would love to see Sasso back on the mat wrestling for the S&G! I have some friends around the program that haven’t confirmed he’s back for sure but they both told me he’s busted his butt during offseason conditioning. A great story of perseverance and determination to not let a single event in the past write your story for the future. Go Bucks!
Jack Tatum hates targeting penalties.
Hey SP - how you been?
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Doing very well, just became a grandpa!! Enjoying watching this football team taking steps towards becoming a very dominant team. Hope all is well with you!
Jack Tatum hates targeting penalties.
Being a grandfather is a wonderful job. Enjoy
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SP
Congratulations. Now you get revenge on your kids.
My last words will probably be: "It seemed like a good Idea at the time..."
"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge." - Steven Hawking
1. Will Howard has a calming effect when he speaks. I have to believe that translates just as well in the locker room and on the field.
2. That JSN play was some next level stuff! There will be imitators or actual plays drawn up to mimic that.
Genius! Who came up with the concept that a WR should feint the ball was coming to him after beating two DBs on a long route? Is that coached or instinct? JSN could’ve had Adoree' Jackson and Tyler Nubin chasing him into the locker room tunnel. Jackson was so duped, he even tried to swat away a ball that never came.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
I have a feeling that Autzen stadium gets all this hype from teams that never played at Penn State at night in a white out.
If we can handle the noise at Penn State, I’m sure Autzen shouldn’t be a problem.
I don't think Autzen is any tougher than playing at Beaver or Camp Randall but it seems to be right there with them.
I don't buy one goddam drop of gas in the state of Michigan!
I used to think the same thing.... until a former BiG player who actually played there and sat on the sidelines, told me it was definitely a tough place to play. When you get first hand info from a player, not the media, I tend to believe him.
Also a shout out to the #8 ranked women's soccer team. They tied the current #5 ranked MSU, have a win over tcun and their only loss was at #14 Auburn 1-0.
I don't buy one goddam drop of gas in the state of Michigan!
Found an interesting bit of history yesterday regarding Autzen Stadium and Ohio State:
https://x.com/tfrei/status/1843448780084891666?s=61
Ohio State played in the second game ever at Autzen in 1967 and it was the dedication day.
Did they build a stained glass atrium with Buckeye leaves in it?
No but they do have a buckeye tree on campus. I saw it in 2019.
https://www.kgw.com/article/sports/ncaa/ducks/buckeye-tree-from-1958-ros...
Yeah, the JSN route was all over the place. It is a thing of beauty. And a thing of intelligent craft.
Self crowned Eleven Warriors humble-off champion.
This team is going to dominate v Oregon. Our win out % being 25% is a joke to me. Nobody in the regular season has a chance besides Oregon and I think we can win this game by 2 TDs. Too much talent and when Ohio State can run the ball, it’s a major task to stop us
Currently in Central Florida. My only fear with Hurricane Milton....... Will power and cable/internet issues keep me from watching the game Saturday night? Might have to evacuate Saturday afternoon.......
You should leave regardless. Don't be stupid
It’s not about being stupid if he doesn’t leave. Not everyone needs to evacuate, and those that don’t shouldn’t add to the traffic jam for those that need to get out of town.
About this time yesterday, the projected track centerline was within a half-mile of my sister's house (about 500 yds from saltwater), which would be within the eye. Today it's projecting about 4 miles to the south. Still too close! By good fortune, she flew out on a long-planned trip on Monday. Hope she has something to return to. No football at IMG this week.
My aim, then, is to whip the Weasels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom. - William Tecumseh Sherman (with apologies)
Please stop posting things from ESPN. They shouldn’t be taken seriously
Show of hands: who else did a little research on Daddio? I have no plans to watch it but I admit my curiosity was piqued. I can imagine there were three types of passengers in that moment: those who were outraged, those who pretended to be embarrassed and tried not to watch (but did), and those who were captivated and couldn’t take their eyes off it. The moms were in the first group, the dads in the second, and the kids in the third because whatever was happening was completely new to them. I’m picturing the moms expressing their displeasure while simultaneously trying to cover the screen with a sweater and distracting their kids’ interest, and most of the dads aren’t helping.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
A fascinating observation. If you get a chance to see comments on Chip Kelly interviews on say YouTube. Even the ElevenWarriors videos. The majority of comments are from Oregon fans showering Chip with fond memories, respect, credit for raising their program to prominence and wishes of success (for all other weekends barring this one). He gives credit to all others from the coaching tree to the players executing. Class act and humility. Always been that way. Always will. We are lucky to have him
“It's a big game," he said. "You want to say you don't treat any game more than another, but we know how big this one is. We know it's a big matchup. We're gonna have to be on our stuff. Going into the game, it's about being poised, being confident. I just want to stay neutral, stay level-headed and be as prepared as you possibly can."
Game on, Will…”
This Saturday…
Score first! Crowd in Autzen says, "that's OK" (like a Deal or No Deal Contestant.
Score again! with a turnover (preferably a pick 6), and the Autzen crowd now gets very curious.
Keep field position in your favor and only score touchdowns, the Autzen crowd will become doubters vs. fanatics
in review, score early and the crowd will not be a factor.
1. If Chip Kelly doesn't win the Broyles award, then something is terribly wrong.
2. Howard is exactly what we needed at QB: Batman and not Superman.
3A. Michigan sold their reputation for a few cheap titles and wins. Even if the NCAA does nothing, only urine and blue fans will recognize their "achievements."
3B. And yes, Michigan still sucks
4. Iowa was a tight game in the first half because they have a great defense. Oregon does not. I don't think this game will be close at all, so much so that people will question the ranking of Oregon more than they will accept the greatness of Ohio State.
To err is human. Really sucking requires having yellow stripes on your helmet.
"(We'll pass on ESPN's written assessment of the Buckeyes because I'm still not over the article I read on Sunday.)"
-This is the way.
I am aggressively positive and refuse to apologize for it.
ESPN?
Really rooting for Sasso to be back wrestling this season!
How the hell does this get a downvote? The man was paralyzed and almost died at the hand of a couple teens stealing his car. Definitely hope he makes a full recovery and hits the mat again!
Every comment got a downvote at about the same time. The sad and f'd up answer to your question is it got a downvote specifically to make rational people ask why it got a downvote. F-ing trolls.
I am aggressively positive and refuse to apologize for it.
Always fun when an article has so many links to twitter, which is blocked at work, so I have no idea what is going on
Sadly, it won’t remain that way with OSU facing all of the remaining unbeatens in the B1G.
There can be only one
Exactly. Unlike the SEC, when big ten teams beat each other they drop fairly far in the rankings.
I am aggressively positive and refuse to apologize for it.
Well, of course they dont. It's the SEC. They have a term for it: "cannibalism".
"Make Helen Well"