Washington can thank Ohio State

[1OSUNUT]

The Huskies did something today that has become pretty standard - beat USC after they have won a big game. The Trojans looked slow and beat up in todays game - and Barkley and Mays did not go. USC had to play Corp who missed a ton of practice time due to injury and then lost his starting job - looked rusty.

I think the trip to Columbus combined with the physical play and emotional letdown really had an effect on this game. How far will USC drop after losing to a team that was winless last year.

[NorCal Buckeye]

The Huskies did something today that has become pretty standard - beat USC after they have won a big game. The Trojans looked slow and beat up in todays game - and Barkley and Mays did not go. USC had to play Corp who missed a ton of practice time due to injury and then lost his starting job - looked rusty.

I think the trip to Columbus combined with the physical play and emotional letdown really had an effect on this game. How far will USC drop after losing to a team that was winless last year.

And the beauty of it is, it couldn't have happened to a nicer, more modest group of people.;)

You could see this one coming. UW might be on their way back with Sarkisian (?) coaching.:cool:

[1OSUNUT]

Far less talent then Ohio State as well ?

[hail2mich]

Mays was out for most of the Ohio St. game too, and you guys couldn't get it done like Washington. Barkley was not even that good in the Ohio St. game, and was given WAY too much praise for that game. Ohio St. lost to the same team that was just beaten by Washington, yes the same Washington that was 0-12 last year!

[Wolvrin704]

Mays was out for most of the Ohio St. game too, and you guys couldn't get it done like Washington. Barkley was not even that good in the Ohio St. game, and was given WAY too much praise for that game. Ohio St. lost to the same team that was just beaten by Washington, yes the same Washington that was 0-12 last year!

Hear, hear!

Barkley looked like a freshman QB all game until the winning drive and even then he did most of his work by handing the ball off. It was USC's D that could not come through today as well and no matter how they spin it USC got beat by a team that went 0-12 last year. They got it done when OSU could not.

Who says its about talent? If that were so OSU would not lose every game to elite teams since their beatdown to UF. Its about playcalling and schemes, thats why OSU continues to lose on the bug stage. They're a big dog in the little neighborood pound but when they run with the big dogs they get beat by playcalling.

[rickyleach]

this just proves how bad ohio state is. ha ha ha ha ha

[ironhide]

The Pac Ten every year just beats itself. The teams always beat eachother. That is because the Pac Ten is a superior, evenly balanced conference. How is the Big Ten's record against the Pac Ten looking these days? How about OSU? Since John Cooper's 1996 masterpiece against ASU, has OSU beaten a Pac Ten team? I can't remember.
Because OSU has been so good and the rest of the Big Ten mush, they have run the table in the conference. But that is not as much a reflection of OSU's greatness as it is a reflection of lack of good coaches and recruiting draw in the Big Ten.
So don't get all down on USC, critical. You may be facing them again in the Rose Bowl!
And again, for your sake, I hope I am wrong here! You really should not wish for ANY part of that USC team anytime soon......

[Wolvrin704]

The Pac Ten every year just beats itself. The teams always beat eachother. That is because the Pac Ten is a superior, evenly balanced conference. How is the Big Ten's record against the Pac Ten looking these days? How about OSU? Since John Cooper's 1996 masterpiece against ASU, has OSU beaten a Pac Ten team? I can't remember.
Because OSU has been so good and the rest of the Big Ten mush, they have run the table in the conference. But that is not as much a reflection of OSU's greatness as it is a reflection of lack of good coaches and recruiting draw in the Big Ten.
So don't get all down on USC, critical. You may be facing them again in the Rose Bowl!
And again, for your sake, I hope I am wrong here! You really should not wish for ANY part of that USC team anytime soon......


Didn't UM go out to Washington or Oregon about 5 or 6 years ago early in the season and win?

[ironhide]

Damn it! We suck raw eggs as much as anyone against the Pac Ten.
The last victory was against Washington at home in 2004.

[1OSUNUT]

We actually went out and wacked Washington in their house in 2007.

Last year USC beat Washington 56-0 - how does Carroll explain that ? The Buckeyes beat up USC physically last week. They may not have won on the scoreboard - but they beat up the Trojans.

[byebyelloyd]

We actually went out and wacked Washington in their house in 2007.

Last year USC beat Washington 56-0 - how does Carroll explain that ? The Buckeyes beat up USC physically last week. They may not have won on the scoreboard - but they beat up the Trojans.

thats a FANTASTIC MORAL VICTORY. unfortunately for you, those do not count in the win column.

[hail2mich]

I don't understand why the OSU fans are so glad USC lost. It makes OSU look alot worse than it did a week ago. It just proves OSU lost to a mediocre USC team.

[gator]

I don't understand why the OSU fans are so glad USC lost. It makes OSU look alot worse than it did a week ago. It just proves OSU lost to a mediocre USC team.

I'm with you, buddy. USC still has 4 problem games on their schedule: Ore. St, Ore, ND, and Cal. They probably won't lose all of those, but I will be very surprised if they don't lose at least one. How does that help OSU fan's exactly? What are people saying in Columbus nowadays?

We almost beat the worst USC team in years?
It took a team that went winless last year to do what we couldn't?

Really, is that what is has come to in Columbus?

[eyesoftexas]

Last week was a bad week for OSU, good week for USC.
This week was a good week for OSU, bad week for USC.
Sorry, Mark May.

[rickyleach]

nut what in the hell does what you did in 2007 have to do with this season , how about this one ,we beat osu in 1969 so we should win this year,, ha ha ha

[rickyleach]

hey nut havent you figured it out yet , if a team beats you ,the idea is for you to root for them and hope they win their games that way IT ONLY MAKES YOU LOOK BETTER IN THE EYES OF THE POLLSTERS

[amazinblue]

I'm with you, buddy. USC still has 4 problem games on their schedule: Ore. St, Ore, ND, and Cal. They probably won't lose all of those, but I will be very surprised if they don't lose at least one.

Gator,

I'm with you on this. I pointed out in some posts earlier this week that USC could lose to Washington. I'm not patting myself on the back, or anything, but - Sarkisian's knowledge of the offense was a big deal. And, of course, playing in Seattle, being healthy - they all work together.

I do believe that Cal will beat USC - especially if the game in in Berkeley. I thought Minny was hanging tough with Cal - tied at 21 late in the game - but, I wouldn't be surprised if Cal wins the Pac 10.

ND - if they stay healthy - can do a number of things. And, I would bet that ND beats SC if SC doesn't find some offense and defense in the next couple of weeks. And, I was really hoping that Sparty would have won that game yesterday - they put forth a great effort.

And Washington thanking OSU? For what? Oh, tiring out the USC team? Putting together such and effective spread offense that Washington changed its scheme? For knocking out all those starters (you know, the ones who sat for the OSU game).... I hope Sarkisian sends Tressel some flowers and Chocolates...

[1OSUNUT]

Where did anybody say that they were happy USC lost ? I must of missed that post. We needed USC to win and drop a game late. The reason why I mentioned the Washington game in 2007 was because you guys mentioned that Ohio State has not beaten a PAC 10 school in recent memory. It would not surprise me in the least if USC circles the wagons and wins out - they have the talent. Every year there are PAC 10 teams that are in the position to knock off USC - and none of them do. A few years ago it was Cal then Oregon and the Trojans punked them both. Carroll will have his guys ready and I expect them to wax ND and others on their way to winning the PAC 10 - again. This was their wake up call.

[Inflames]

Yes and dont forget that Pitt should thank osu for beating Navy by 13. I am sure in someway osu was responsible for Pitt's victory.

[1OSUNUT]

No Ohio State should thank Pittsburgh for going to the 2007 NC game - remember - RR does.

[Inflames]

How'd that turn out for you guys by the way?

[amazinblue]

No Ohio State should thank Pittsburgh for going to the 2007 NC game - remember - RR does.

Nut,

You may be trying to hijack the thread - but, you bring up an interesting point - Michigan should really be thanking Pitt. If WVU had beaten Pitt in that game, I don't think that Michigan has RR on the sideline today.

So, Michigan fans should really thank Pitt. Yes, that was a difficult loss for WVU, very difficult. And, I am willing to bet that RR will take Michigan to a Top 5 end of season ranking in the next five years. Time / opportunity will tell if Michigan gets the chance to play for a MNC.

So - Pitt fans - Dave Wannstedt - et. al. - a thank you from a Michigan fan.

[Inflames]

Nut,

You may be trying to hijack the thread - but, you bring up an interesting point - Michigan should really be thanking Pitt. If WVU had beaten Pitt in that game, I don't think that Michigan has RR on the sideline today.

So, Michigan fans should really thank Pitt. Yes, that was a difficult loss for WVU, very difficult. And, I am willing to bet that RR will take Michigan to a Top 5 end of season ranking in the next five years. Time / opportunity will tell if Michigan gets the chance to play for a MNC.

So - Pitt fans - Dave Wannstedt - et. al. - a thank you from a Michigan fan.

I agree. THANKS PITT!!

[1OSUNUT]

Nut,

You may be trying to hijack the thread - but, you bring up an interesting point - Michigan should really be thanking Pitt. If WVU had beaten Pitt in that game, I don't think that Michigan has RR on the sideline today.

So, Michigan fans should really thank Pitt. Yes, that was a difficult loss for WVU, very difficult. And, I am willing to bet that RR will take Michigan to a Top 5 end of season ranking in the next five years. Time / opportunity will tell if Michigan gets the chance to play for a MNC.

So - Pitt fans - Dave Wannstedt - et. al. - a thank you from a Michigan fan.

Way to set your goals high. Your goal is to finish in the top 5 within the next five years. Ohio State already does that - we have higher goals then that.

[osusteve]

The USC/Washington game is further proof that Buckeyes fans should be very satisfied with Jim Tressel as their coach. If I was a USC fan I would be absolutely pissed that Coach Carroll lost another game to an extremely mediocre opponent during the regular season. Stanford, Oregon State, Washington, etc.
Coach Tressel's teams have lost to very worthy opponents during the past few years but they do not lose to bad teams with losing records. A week ago the pundits were saying that USC's offensive line was made up of four #1 draft picks in the next draft. Why in the hell can't they line up their six deep running backs and pound the Huskies to death?
Ohio State has plenty of time this year to redeem themselves this year (wins at Penn State, Michigan, the rest of the Big 10, and a BCS Bowl game).

[Blue In Ohio]

Where did anybody say that they were happy USC lost ? I must of missed that post. We needed USC to win and drop a game late. The reason why I mentioned the Washington game in 2007 was because you guys mentioned that Ohio State has not beaten a PAC 10 school in recent memory. It would not surprise me in the least if USC circles the wagons and wins out - they have the talent. Every year there are PAC 10 teams that are in the position to knock off USC - and none of them do. A few years ago it was Cal then Oregon and the Trojans punked them both. Carroll will have his guys ready and I expect them to wax ND and others on their way to winning the PAC 10 - again. This was their wake up call.

Are you kidding me??? You really think you will ever play in another NC game after deceiving voters and laying too eggs in a row??? Honestly I'm not sure if an undefeated OSU team gets in over a one loss Pac ten, SEC, or big 12 team. Any other big ten teams yes but OSU well they have laid too many eggs lately. If I were an OSU fan I would hope for something less than a BCS level bowl so that you guys have a chance to win and break the bowl loss streak and work your way back into favor with the polls. Who knows a few losses may do your program some good. Tressel needs to have a winning record against conferences other than the mac.

[amazinblue]

Way to set your goals high. Your goal is to finish in the top 5 within the next five years. Ohio State already does that - we have higher goals then that.

Nut,

So - what are the goals of the OSU football team? To appear in the MNC game and get your ass handed to you? To find yourself on the biggest of stages and have Vegas wondered why you were a sub 10 point underdog? The nation's football fans looking at a matchup that involves OSU and saying - "oh no, not that garbage again"... Please enlighten me - what are your goals?


And, since I'm sure you're wondering what Michigan's goals are - I'll try to be succinct. To prepare in a manner that the team is deserving to win on the field.

Why don't you look into your crystal ball and tell me - if there are three undefeated teams at the end of the regular season - and one of the three is from the Big 10 - what are the odds that that Big 10 is left out of the MNC based on OSU's extraordinary performances of late.

[Blue In Ohio]

The USC/Washington game is further proof that Buckeyes fans should be very satisfied with Jim Tressel as their coach. If I was a USC fan I would be absolutely pissed that Coach Carroll lost another game to an extremely mediocre opponent during the regular season. Stanford, Oregon State, Washington, etc.
Coach Tressel's teams have lost to very worthy opponents during the past few years but they do not lose to bad teams with losing records. A week ago the pundits were saying that USC's offensive line was made up of four #1 draft picks in the next draft. Why in the hell can't they line up their six deep running backs and pound the Huskies to death?
Ohio State has plenty of time this year to redeem themselves this year (wins at Penn State, Michigan, the rest of the Big 10, and a BCS Bowl game).

I don't know Navy came damn close and should have won.

[Blue In Ohio]

No Ohio State should thank Pittsburgh for going to the 2007 NC game - remember - RR does.

After the demolition of Oklahoma by WVU that year I would bet that same wvu team would have done the job and destroyed a very mediocre overhyped 2 loss LSU team. That might have been the worst NC team I have ever saw. They dominated only a few teams that entire year and were constantly praised by the media for how great they were and all the talent that they had yet ARK and Kentucky just lit them up. I'm glad as hell we didn't get Miles because he comes out of that same underachiever mold as LC did. Miles will never see an undefeated season because he sucks as a coach. Look at LSU this year they will lose 4 or 5 in conference. Jefferson stinks!

[Blue In Ohio]

I don't understand why the OSU fans are so glad USC lost. It makes OSU look alot worse than it did a week ago. It just proves OSU lost to a mediocre USC team.

They are also happy when Florida and LSU loses. USC, Florida and LSU are the great villians of Buckeye Nation because they brought shame to OSU.

[BBA1994]

I swear the nuts on this site get more retarded each weekend. It's clear to me that USC just isn't as good as the normal USC teams in the past 7 years. They will lose 2 or 3 games this season which will just be further evidence that tuos kind of sucks this year. UM will finish with a better record than the nutballs.

[Wolvrin704]

Way to set your goals high. Your goal is to finish in the top 5 within the next five years. Ohio State already does that - we have higher goals then that.

Way to meet your goals, the key word is finish in the top 5. :rolleyes:

As for UM, its one step at a time. The reason we underwent such drastic change was because our goals are set higher.

[RADRACING]

Lets face it USC is rebuilding this year, they are not a very good team, they are just high in the polls based on reputation.

[1OSUNUT]

After the demolition of Oklahoma by WVU that year I would bet that same wvu team would have done the job and destroyed a very mediocre overhyped 2 loss LSU team. That might have been the worst NC team I have ever saw. They dominated only a few teams that entire year and were constantly praised by the media for how great they were and all the talent that they had yet ARK and Kentucky just lit them up. I'm glad as hell we didn't get Miles because he comes out of that same underachiever mold as LC did. Miles will never see an undefeated season because he sucks as a coach. Look at LSU this year they will lose 4 or 5 in conference. Jefferson stinks!

They also played the game at home - slight advantage don't you think.

[zilla]

Lets face it USC is rebuilding this year, they are not a very good team, they are just high in the polls based on reputation.


Still good enough to beat OSU at home. Man a rebuilding year and OSU can't beat them with a freshman QB tha twas hurt. Horrible.

OSU is finished.

[zilla]

Way to set your goals high. Your goal is to finish in the top 5 within the next five years. Ohio State already does that - we have higher goals then that.


HA HA HA. My goals include going to Mars, but that aint gonna happen. OSU may have big goals every year but with JT and lame traditions such as dotting of the I, no one wants to hear your jibber jabber. OSU is finished.

[NorCal Buckeye]

HA HA HA. My goals include going to Mars, but that aint gonna happen. OSU may have big goals every year but with JT and lame traditions such as dotting of the I, no one wants to hear your jibber jabber. OSU is finished.

You're going to need a jackhammer to get through these Tressel groupies heads what he has done to the program. He is a joke. Why don't you get it? Where's the jackhammer?:eek:

[FLex500]

Way to set your goals high. Your goal is to finish in the top 5 within the next five years. Ohio State already does that - we have higher goals then that.
dude UM lost 9 games last year...

I think realisitcally most of us are hoping in 3-4 years we are right up with the best of em in the top 5 or 7 teams in the country fighting for a NC. But it is unrealistically for UM to expect to be that kind of a team the next couple years.

[NorCal Buckeye]

dude UM lost 9 games last year...

I think realisitcally most of us are hoping in 3-4 years we are right up with the best of em in the top 5 or 7 teams in the country fighting for a NC. But it is unrealistically for UM to expect to be that kind of a team the next couple years.

You are underestimating your team, and coach. They will be serious contenders NEXT year. They are going to open eyes and turn heads this year.;)

[1OSUNUT]

Rebuilding or not - USC would beat Michigan.

[amazinblue]

Rebuilding or not - USC would beat Michigan.

Nut,

Maybe they would - maybe they wouldn't. You seem to be the Oracle of knowledge. What makes you so sure that USC would beat Michigan? The strength of their offense? The USC D's ability to make sure that receivers don't catch balls that are severely off the mark (overthrows, under throws, or way wide throws)?

If Michigan plays the way they did against ND - trust me, they will win a lot of games - maybe not all of them... but a lot of them. And, USC has just proven they can be beaten - and have weaknesses.

[BBA1994]

Rebuilding or not - USC would beat Michigan.

Nutlicker, you do realize that USC just lost to Washington. That's right, WASHINGTON. UM would put up half a hundred on USC.

[1OSUNUT]

Washington is ranked higher then Michigan. You guys are in for a rude awakening when you actually play somebody. If ND had a defense - they kill you. Michigan still has a horrible defense. Do you realize MSU almost beat ND ?

[BBA1994]

Washington. 0-12 last year beats a team that goes into the scary shoe and beats tuos. Incredible how nutlicker can keep talking smack. Hilarious.

Oh, and what poll is U-dub ranked higher than UM in? I know they should be ranked higher than tuos cuz they beat the team that went into the scary shoe with a freshman qb and took apart tuos.

[Wolvrin704]

Washington is ranked higher then Michigan. You guys are in for a rude awakening when you actually play somebody. If ND had a defense - they kill you. Michigan still has a horrible defense. Do you realize MSU almost beat ND ?

Again, what polls are you looking at????

AP: UM 22, Washington 23
Coaches: UM 22, Washington UR

But don't worry, our poor D won't hurt your precious TP too badly when we play you guys. Not sure yet what he'll cry over more, getting beat by UM or getting beat up by all the hits.

[blueisbetterthanred]

Again, what polls are you looking at????

AP: UM 22, Washington 23
Coaches: UM 22, Washington UR

But don't worry, our poor D won't hurt your precious TP too badly when we play you guys. Not sure yet what he'll cry over more, getting beat by UM or getting beat up by all the hits.

I'll predict now that TP blames the officials for losing the UM game. You heard it here first!

[The Michigan Man]

Again, what polls are you looking at????

AP: UM 22, Washington 23
Coaches: UM 22, Washington UR

But don't worry, our poor D won't hurt your precious TP too badly when we play you guys. Not sure yet what he'll cry over more, getting beat by UM or getting beat up by all the hits.

Strategically, do teams really want to hurt TP and knock him out of a game?

56% completion rate 4 TDs, 4 Ints (when two teams were cupcakes) - I say try not to hurt him when tackling him, why risk letting the backup come in and possibly be effective?

[StevieBrownforHeisman]

awww....

i almost feel bad for 1OSUNOT in this post...

he's trying (in futility) to justify how Washington could beat the same USC team that just beat OSU in the horseshoe.

He knows deep inside that USC just isn't very good this year, and he knows that doesn't bode very well for his buckeyes.

[rickyleach]

hey nut if you had a coach who would get his head out of asss and a fan like you out of his underware ,tressel might get somthing done, who have you played loozer, NO ONE, ATLEAST WE ARE DOING SOMTHING ,REMEMBER YOU SAID WE WOULDNT WIN BUT 4 GAMES AND YOUR TEAM WOULD RUN THE TABLE , WRONG ON BOTH NUTSACK..