In my opinion, the targeting call was correct. The fumble or not I have no opinion one way or another. I can see both arguments.
Officiating didn't cost Ohio the loss. Failure to capitalize in the red zone early on cost them the game. Settling for field goals and only 9 points hurts a lot more than getting a potential 21 points.
It was a great game, either way.
He's been a sports journalist for 20+ years, has had multiple talk shows ( first take being one of the best ) if you knew more than he did, you would be famous for it and not him. Yet I'm the one with a bias? Good job pot.
For reference, there are tons of articles out there. 247sports isn't biased, they just have, now just imagine thins for a moment, have some writers that write about specific teams. Mind blown right? How could a website, have a writer, that writes about only a specific team? Crazy right?
I agree - the PI call was borderline, but you can certainly see where the onsite refs were coming from. The Targeting call was 100% correct - there isn't even room for doubt on that. People claiming otherwise need to learn to be objective when rooting for their team.
The OSU fans are being horrific in their "retribution" for the "bad call" in the game. At some point that's already been passed, they're just fucking sore losers.
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Agreed. As the Clemson coach said right after it ended, this is what college football should be. Terrific game, two great teams going head-to-head with uncertainty in the win until the very last play. I thought OSU was going to drive it into the end zone until the interception.
Lol @Scrod re good point in maybe not letting Lawrence run 67 yards in one play.
Somehow Florida's best player last night was their running back, for the first time possibly since Emmitt Smith.
Utah looking really bad against an unranked Texas. Texas defensive line is in the backfield instantly every play. Utah's defense is giving up some really bad penalties, a couple face masks, and a late hit. Longhorns are making them look like the unranked team.
Really tired of Utah just not showing up at all in important games. Been a hallmark of Whittingham for quite awhile, and they finally seemed to have put it behind them, but they've been classic Utah for the last few games. Even if they somehow pull this off, that doesn't change that they fell behind 24-3 to a 7-5 Texas team.
Really starting to think Whit might have peaked. Can't win at USC, been blown out in their last two bowl games and conference championships, this season with the best roster he's had since 2009. They've been slow to make adjustments
and even when they find something that works they don't stick with it. If he couldn't turn the corner this year I just don't see him doing it in the future.
That beat down felt real good. Texas finally puts it all together and performs well. Gives me hope for next year if we dont get injured as badly again.
Also, if Baylor doesn't win tomorrow, Texas will be the only Big12 team to win their bowl. rofl.
Michigan: 2 chances at HUGE plays, both bad throws by Shae Patterson
Alabama: 1 play for 85 yard TD
This is going to be a long game again I suspect
Agreed. I missed the game but was floored when I saw the score. And TX isn't even really strong this year, right? Utah wasn't there for the Pac-12 Champ game and they apparently missed the plane coming to their bowl.
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Michigan is showing some life. But yeah, couldn't believe those two missed opps.
Texas kept up with LSU and only lost by 1 score. We were just decimated by injuries on the D, combined with just bad coordinator plays. We are probably slightly better than our record indicates because of that. Also, Texas just seems to do well in bowl games in general, and Tom is excellent at getting our guys hyped up and serious about it even if the bowl isnt prestigious.
Im also reaaaaly tired of the "We didnt wanna be here" narrative whenever we win. It didnt fly with Georgia, it shouldnt fly with utah.
As for Michigan, Ive got some thoughts on it but I really dont wanna jinx the game :x
That's right - I had forgotten. TX was slated to really come out swinging this year. Holding onto LSU is a feat in and of itself.
Agreed. It's bullshit. If you agree to go to a bowl game, you better want to be there - otherwise give someone else who cares a shot. Poor sportsmanship imo.Im also reaaaaly tired of the "We didnt wanna be here" narrative whenever we win. It didnt fly with Georgia, it shouldnt fly with utah.
Is anyone rooting for AL?As for Michigan, Ive got some thoughts on it but I really dont wanna jinx the game :x
That was a bullshit penalty. Alabama getting an easy call there. No way that was roughing the passer.
Bad 2 min drill, but still end up with the lead going into the half. Now we get to see if the Michigan staff can hang with Alabama when they start making adjustments.
So, let's have some fun with the rest of the day's bowl games. Cut and paste the below if you want to bet on who will win (obviously, input your own choices. Betting for bragging rights, of course.
Outback Bowl
Minnesota vs Auburn
Cubby: Auburn
Citrus Bowl
Michigan vs Alabama
Cubby: Michigan
Rose Bowl
Oregon vs Wisconsin
Cubby: Oregon
Sugar Bowl
Georgia vs Baylor
Cubby: Georgia (will fucking kill Baylor - second confirmation that the Big-12 is overrated - yes, I will be eating crow if a different result transpires)
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Minnesota
Michigan
Oregon (ok cool, Quack'em)
Baylor. They're in the same situation as we were last year so I have some faith. Also, if Rhule leaves it'll be a nice sendoff.
First play in teh redzone, commentators mention that Michigan needs to come away with a TD here.
Patterson proceeds to hang on to the ball too long, gets sacked, loses the ball and nearly ruins their chances to win this game.
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Scratch that. Drive doesn't reach FG range after the sack/fumble, so Michigan has to punt.
Alabama is playing their back up QB and they might have the better QB situation. Patterson is just dreadful today.