OT: Brady's wager with Stroud - a Super Bowl ring for the Michigan / OSU game - a bit of humor
We've all been dealing with a lot of "intensity" on another topic - and, this bit of news caught my attention and might bring a bit of humor / levity.
Tom Brady proposed a wager with CJ Stroud on the Michigan v OSU game.
"If Ohio State wins ... you get one of my Super Bowl rings. And if Michigan beats Ohio State, then you got to give me all your youth, your agility, your time in the 40 (yard dash) and all your future years in the NFL," Brady said. "How about that?"
The link to the full article on CBS Sports is: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-wagers-one-of-his-super-bowl-rings-with-c-j-stroud-over-ohio-state-michigan-game/
November 14th, 2023 at 4:30 PM ^
Brady exuding confidence. I like it.
November 14th, 2023 at 5:54 PM ^
Likely the only way Stroud will ever get one…
though to be fair he has been much better than I expected
November 15th, 2023 at 2:32 PM ^
Kind of a strange take tbh. He's already playing like a top 10 QB as a rookie and has turned around a moribund team in only 9 games. Obviously a lot goes into winning a Super Bowl but he certainly seems like he has the potential to get there if the Texans can build a good team around him.
November 14th, 2023 at 4:31 PM ^
For all us middle-aged and up guys, this one hits a bit harder.
November 14th, 2023 at 4:49 PM ^
Ya, kinda seems like a raw deal for Stroud!
November 14th, 2023 at 4:52 PM ^
Especially when Brady could just order a replacement ring... not like he can't afford it.
November 14th, 2023 at 5:33 PM ^
I look back with fondness at my middle-age years.
November 14th, 2023 at 7:12 PM ^
Back when you had skin on your bones, eh?
November 14th, 2023 at 5:35 PM ^
I got dressed to go running the other day. Flat ground is no problem, but the sudden drop of 5 inches along the curb from my property to the street apparently caught my back by surprise, and next thing I know, pain shot through my back. I slowly walked back to my house and canceled my run. Too embarrassed to explain what happened, I quietly slinked away to my office.
November 14th, 2023 at 6:41 PM ^
Hey, at least you tried. That's all us old farts can do.
When I hoop I absolutely have to do a full warm up and stretch about 30 minutes long. I learned long ago.
November 14th, 2023 at 4:34 PM ^
I'm only a casual NFL fan and from what I've heard/read Stroud has been better than advertised. He definitely has the chance to be the best former an Osu QB in the NFL. Look out Mike Tomczak!
November 14th, 2023 at 4:39 PM ^
Also a casual NFL fan and from what I've seen, CJ seems like a really good dude. I hope he does well.
November 14th, 2023 at 6:29 PM ^
I agree. Seems like a solid guy and hope he does well.
November 15th, 2023 at 12:22 AM ^
Yeah he was given an opportunity to run his mouth about the sign stealing issue regarding his two losses against Michigan and he did not take the bait. That alone shows a level head not expected from a rookie.
November 14th, 2023 at 4:40 PM ^
Best since Art Schlichter. Bet.
November 14th, 2023 at 5:03 PM ^
Come on, we're better than that. Dude had a serious problem. :(
November 14th, 2023 at 4:44 PM ^
Yeah, Stroud's success makes me more confident in the Game this year, as he is legit an elite QB. Without him dropping dimes all over the field, they are going to have to work even harder to score their 25 points.
I do think OSU's defense is better this year, but they looked real good coming into the Game last season as well. I am also thinking that there is a whole section of the playbook that is only being repped in practice.
November 14th, 2023 at 5:01 PM ^
“a whole section of the playbook only repped in practice”
I can almost guarantee you that’s true for THIS week!
November 14th, 2023 at 5:11 PM ^
Don't think of this years team as that of the last 2 years. Crazy as It seems they are basically more like UM than ever with a much more balanced, and in some ways a more run focused offense and emphasis on "toughness" ... but, can they out UM, UM? Doubt it.... Harbaugh has made toughness a part of the dna of every programme he's been associated with whereas Day...not so much.
November 14th, 2023 at 4:40 PM ^
I dont understand, can't Brady just go back to Top Happy Spa to get more youth?
(for those not having any idea what i'm talking about, Living With Yourself https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8880894/ )
November 14th, 2023 at 4:47 PM ^
I don't know about that, but I know he can reach out to Ra's al Ghul and see if he can use the Lazerus Pit!
November 14th, 2023 at 4:42 PM ^
I've crunched the data and I've determined what it takes for an OSU quarterback to be good in the NFL...
Never beating Michigan while in college.
November 14th, 2023 at 4:43 PM ^
nah can't be true then there'd have been a lot more than one
November 14th, 2023 at 4:54 PM ^
necessary but not sufficient
November 15th, 2023 at 10:35 AM ^
"Kyle, I have some good news!"
November 14th, 2023 at 4:48 PM ^
Brady proposing deals like Ursula in Little Mermaid
November 14th, 2023 at 6:30 PM ^
Yeah. I generally don't advocate consorting with Mephistophelian figures--unless they have amazingly chiseled facial features and seven Super Bowl victories.
November 14th, 2023 at 5:08 PM ^
Works only if he comes back to NE!!
November 14th, 2023 at 5:21 PM ^
Didn’t want to start a thread on what is likely non sense but you just never know with all this craziness. One is a mod on a UM msg board other is obviously a buckeye homer account. Like I said probably non sense but would love if anyone had more info ?
https://x.com/jbook37/status/1724499041881633021?s=20
https://x.com/tSilverBulletin/status/1724508075866923510?s=20
November 14th, 2023 at 5:45 PM ^
Unconfirmed reports that the NCAA is interviewing people around a potential betting scandal at Michigan....
Seems if this were true, there would be a lot more people covering this. I guess we'll see.
November 14th, 2023 at 6:40 PM ^
Is this more “intel” being dropped by the PI firm OSU hired?
November 14th, 2023 at 5:50 PM ^
That sounds like a bunch of bullshit to me.
November 14th, 2023 at 6:33 PM ^
At this point, it appears that all the people chattering about this are OSU fanboys. This smells of OSU fan fic and wishcasting more than anything else.
November 14th, 2023 at 5:21 PM ^
He should have offered one of his Super Bowl rings for one of Stroud's gold pants pins.
Tom's trash talking game is fading now that he's retired.