Wow, I never thought I'd see the day.
This one goes out to everyone who chastized me for saying that Ohio State is overrated: I apologize in part, because I was a little impressed on Saturday. Not completely, but a little impressed.
That win over Wisconsin definitely puts the Buckeyes as the class of the Big Ten, with Michigan struggling against the same Michigan State squad that Ohio State put away earlier this year.
That being said, I still don't think they're the best team in the land. My top five looks like this: Oregon, LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
The reason? I rank who I think is the best team, not the team with the best record. Granted, it is an inexact science, and I really don't care if you think I'm right or wrong. I really think that either Oregon or LSU right now would beat Ohio State if the two played against each other on a neutral site.
I know a few readers told me to back off the "Ohio State overrated" talk because of problems galore in Husker Nation -- the team I grew up loving. Look, after a while, you can only take so much pain.
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But, the real story of yesterday was in Lawrence, Kan. The Huskers suffered the biggest setback in its 117-year history. Until yesterday, the "Blackshirts" had never given up more than 70 points in a game.
I'm not going to sit here and blame the coaches as much as everyone else. For as badly of a job they've done, the players simply looked like they gave up after the first couple touchdowns. You can't quit against a team that has a potent offense, such as Kansas.
Kevin Cosgrove and Bill Callahan have said publicly they don't know what to do. I know what they should do -- run out of Lincoln before more damage is done. Husker Nation is sick to the core and Tom Osborne needs to administer the medication. Yes, that means Osborne needs to fire Callahan. Preferably sooner rather than later.
Now, I've been the one who's counseled patience with Callahan because he's gotten out of a couple messes before.
But, what the nation witnessed on Saturday was a program in complete disarray. Callahan and his staff have been outcoached, and the players seem to have little passion to play college football. It is a complete disappointment to anyone and everyone who has ever cheered for Husker football. I'll bet Bob Devaney is turning in his grave.
Give KU credit -- they've got a heck of an offense. But their offense should not have scored 76 on NU. That was just pathetic.
A few more notes...
- I really think that Dennis Dixon cemented his status as a Heisman front-runner. Twenty touchdowns and just three interceptions is crazy. He's been on fire most of this year. Hopefully he doesn't fizzle out his Heisman status like Andre' Woodson or Matt Ryan. Speaking of Ryan, he may have lost his shot at the Heisman on Saturday with that final interception against Florida State.
- Why isn't Darren McFadden being mentioned at all in the Heisman race? I honestly believe he is the best player in college football, and that is who the Heisman Trophy is supposed to be awarded to. The way he's being used in the Arkansas offense is just awesome to watch, even though the Razorbacks aren't exactly title contenders.
- Final note: Division II Wayne State College in Nebraska is 7-3 on the year and 7-1 in conference play. This team hasn't had a winning season since 1995 and has played in one postseason game in school history -- the 1971 Mineral Water Bowl. Go Wildcats.
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10 months ago
Alright, Nick, you redeemed yourself by about 15% by apologizing for saying Ohio State is overrated.
I will also admit that you do make some valid points for having Oregon and LSU ranked ahead of the Buckeyes.
But, if you watch all three teams play.. you will see that the Buckeyes are the most complete squad. Oregon has a great offense and a decent defense. LSU has a great defense and a decent offense. Ohio State has a great defense and a very very good offense (and probably better special teams also).. AND the better coach.
For some reason, nobody wants to talk AT ALL about Beanie Wells. Did you watch him the other day? Having a horse like that, who is automatic on 3rd and 4th and shorts, AND can explode to the outside or cutback and get 10+ yards any time... AND can run over huge linebackers.. AND can make DBs miss....... to go with THAT defense!!
Yeah yeah, they haven't played any Top 10 teams yet... but there is nothing to show that they aren't the BEST TEAM.
10 months ago
There's nothing to show that OSU is the best, either. They deserve to be ranked #3 because of their schedule. If anyone doesn't want me to mention OSU's strength of schedule, then they had better not mention anyone else's (eg. Hawaii). To quote George Carlin, "Let's not have a double standard, one standard will do just fine." The rankings should be based on the current season's results, NOT history, fan support, reputation, or personal bias; OSU aren't good enough to be #1 yet, LSU and Oregon are.
I seriously doubt OSU will win both of their final games; Michigan are still steamed over last season and Illinois can do some damage. The only way OSU will get #1 legitimately is if both LSU and Oregon tank it, and I don't see that happening. And even if it does, Oklahoma and Kansas will be happy to try and knock them off their pedestal.
The worst situation would be a repeat of 2000 and 2003, one or more deserving teams gets left out because of an overrated team and the "real" champion is left up in the air, but that's exactly what's going to happen.
10 months ago
Fuck you T, fuck you up your stupid ass.
10 months ago
T,
Malcolm just laid out the reasons that explain why Ohio State is a deserving #1 team. Your response:
"There's nothing to show that OSU is the best, either".
WHAT THE FUCK?! Did you respond without reading his comment or what? HE JUST TOLD YOU why. Better defense than both teams, better special teams than both teams, and an offense that is on par with both of them. In fact, he was even a little generous to LSU's defense. How many points have they allowed in their last 4 games, like 120??? Get the fuck outta here, Les Miles.
People wanna talk shit about their schedule, and it's rated 53rd in the country - it ain't like they played the 125th rated schedule! Nobody's saying they played a top-tier schedule - but you retarded fuckers are severely underestimating it. And it's rating will only increase after playing Illinois and Michigan.
To summarize, go sodomize an aardvark while receiving a sandpaper-reacharound from Mike Hart.
10 months ago
"T" must stand for tiny cock.. and brain...
because your comment was the dumbest piece of shit anyone's ever shitted
Please never ever comment on ANYTHING ever again... anything... not just football... NOTHING. Go back to the cum store
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