Joel Klatt, prophet.

Submitted by oldcityblue on November 29th, 2022 at 5:41 PM

7:23 left in the 4th, OSU just kicked a fg for thier last points.

31-23, we have the ball, 1st & 10. 

Klatt using his pigskin spidey-sense...

 "You get the feeling that something's coming, a specialty play of some sort which means that Jim Knowles has to have the best series as a defensive coordinator he's had maybe in his life...First year here at Ohio state this is why he's here...they have to get a stop."

Then...

...at the 28:45 mark. (thanks WD)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kle4KaSL2oo

NYCBlue

November 29th, 2022 at 7:07 PM ^

Klatt was definitely confused by that.  Had no clue that the play was blown dead.  In fact, I think that Harbaugh was upset not only about the late time out but also about the JJ tackle because JJ mostly stopped when he heard whistles (and OSU then tossed him on his head).   

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WolverineHistorian

November 29th, 2022 at 7:22 PM ^

I like Klatt but there were a couple instances where he was talking out of both sides of his mouth.  

Early on, he was flabbergasted that Michigan deferred to the second half.  "Why would you let Ohio State go on offense first, get them up 7-0, give them confidence early, why would you do that, why, why, why?!?!?"  

Then later on he completely backtracked and said, "this was all strategy by Harbaugh.  It was wise for him to get the ball to start the third quarter, very wise, yadda, yadda, yadda."  

Klatt also says about several things a game that always forces me to knock on wood...almost as if he's trying to jinx us.  "Oh, Jake Moody would NEVER miss a field goal from here."  SHHHHH!!!!!

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Vasav

November 29th, 2022 at 6:20 PM ^

Every time I yell "gogoGOGO GO!" and they keep going I'm going to take credit from now on and call myself a prophet....

who am I kidding I already take credit for this. True story, in 2005 I was in the ROTC color guard for the Penn St Game, on the field just behind the south end zone. With 2 seconds left, just to let off steam I hollered "end zone boys." Steve Breaston looked me dead in the eye. He probably was thinking "no shit sherlock," but I like to think he took my advice and relayed it to Henne and Manningham.

So yes, if Klatt is a prophet I'm taking responsibility for that one.

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beefalo

November 29th, 2022 at 6:32 PM ^

Klatt had an interesting interpretation of the English language on occasion on Saturday. 
My favorite, after the false start before the punt/fake punt was” Ohio State is playing tight. There’s a fear factor AROMINATING from this entire building right now”

 

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