The Threat Level is Infinite.
November 28th, 2022 at 11:45 PM ^
Threat level writer is usually pretty arrogant. I’ll pass reading what he has to say.
November 28th, 2022 at 11:49 PM ^
Truth is, OSU probably has a decent shot of making the playoffs if TCU or USC falls this weekend.
But I agree with their fans and an 11Warriors poll that I am not interested in watching the Buckeyes play in the Rose Bowl again. Stroud is likely to bail on the game and Henderson is likely to be out indefinitely after disclosing that he played part of the season with torn ligaments and a broken bone in his foot.
I've thought this for sometime now, this Michigan team can beat anyone in the country. We as a fan base secretly wished that to be true but needed Saturday's performance to really confirm our belief. We beat both our rivals by the same scoring margin and nobody is suggesting that OSU deserves to get in based on their play.
I think Joel Klatt has it correctly pegged when he says that Michigan could be the best team in the country this year. Still have to beat Georgia to prove it, because you know the committee still wants to put two SEC teams in the top four no matter what.
The committee has schemed its rankings to place Alabama with 2 losses to replace Tennessee and LSU playoff possibilities if chaos ensues. LSU has no shot with 3 losses but the Tide could still slip in, a move that would cement complete failure of playoff football by committee.
Michigan now owns the best two victories on the season while Alabama has beaten no team currently ranked in the Top 10. Think about that and their current ranking.
Ohio State's stupid fan base has misplaced anxiety in the wake of losing big Saturday when, in fact, their season could still be salvaged.
November 29th, 2022 at 12:00 AM ^
But nobody's suggesting Alabama should get in over Michigan. The question is, should they get in over (what would be) a one-loss TCU team, or a one-loss Ohio State team? I hope not -- but honestly, that's mainly because I think we have a better chance against TCU, if we have to play them, than we do against Alabama.
I don't think I'm alone. In fact, although nobody says it, I think the "anger" many people claim to be feeling about the possibility that Alabama will get in is because, deep down, we think they may be better than TCU, and we don't want to play them.
I don't care how many SEC teams get in ... or how many Pac 12 teams get in, or how many Big 12 teams get in ... as long as Michigan's in -- ideally, with a winnable game.
(Obviously, I think we can beat anyone. But there's nothing wrong with evaluating other teams based on their quality, and I'd just as soon avoid ... well, Georgia and Alabama, honestly. To me, USC and Ohio State are about even, and I'd just as soon skip them as well. Bring on TCU!)
November 29th, 2022 at 12:03 AM ^
Also ... what do you mean, Michigan owns "the best two victories on the season"? What's the second? Are you including Penn State? Illinois? Colorado State?
I'm not even sure you can say we've got the best ONE win of the season. What was Tennessee ranked when Georgia thumped them? And Utah beat USC, which is now ranked ahead of Ohio State.
(I'm just being contrary, of course. Our win over OSU was fantastic. But saying we've got "the best two victories of the season" is nonsensical.)
November 29th, 2022 at 12:45 AM ^
Ummm he is saying that UM has the 2 best victories of the season, meaning they have beaten 2 teams that are, at this moment (ie the end of the regular season), the highest 2 ranked teams any team has beaten. Which makes complete sense. Who gives a shit what a team was ranked weeks ago.
And your examples are both 1 team victories, 2 is more than 1, math is fundamental. So the UM has the best 1 win (dominating osu), and the best 2 wins (osu + psu, whom UM also dominated). BtW, Utah won by 1 point, UM won by 22 on the road. Of course, you're just trolling and got me caught up, so well done, I guess.
November 29th, 2022 at 7:13 AM ^
And while it's not the 'best' in terms of absolute rankings, South Carolina deserves some mention in the "best 2 wins" discussion with their unranked wins over Tennessee and Clemson. You could say they did more with less.
November 29th, 2022 at 7:09 AM ^
Trouncing an 11-0, #2 team on the road by 22 points is better than any other win this season - better than Georgia winning at home against UT by 14, or Utah winning at home against SC by one.
To also destroy a PSU team that was 5-0 at the time and is now 10-2 gives us the best pair of wins in the country. Georgia comes the closest with its wins over UT and Oregon, but both games were in their home state and UO ended up with three losses.
November 29th, 2022 at 9:44 AM ^
You know whats fucked up is Tennessee needed 52 points in a last second FG to beat bama at home and then beat mediocre Kentucky and they jumped UT over EVERYBODY to make them #1.
Michigan smashes #2 in their own back yard with the leading heisman candidate and they dont put them at #1.
SEC bias.
November 29th, 2022 at 9:42 AM ^
You should change your name to "JamesFranklinDaMan"
November 29th, 2022 at 12:29 PM ^
I mean Michigan has two wins by double digits over 2 top 10 teams. I’m not saying it’s my position, but calling it “nonsensical” is to me, nonsensical.
Michigan’s as a good a candidate as anybody.
November 29th, 2022 at 1:48 AM ^
Lets stop speculating about the Natty and start thinking about Purdue. We have a game this Saturday which deserves our attention. Go Blue!
November 29th, 2022 at 2:02 AM ^
TCU and USC are going to win.
November 29th, 2022 at 8:56 AM ^
And even if they do lose, as long as it isn't a blowout, I wouldn't be surprised if they made it anyway.
Both teams played the team they are facing once. TCU won and USC lost a close game. Playing an extra game that OSU isn't playing and losing a close one shouldn't put that team behind OSU.
And Alabama may as well be ranked 100th for all the chance they have of getting in.
November 29th, 2022 at 8:46 AM ^
OSU probably has a decent shot of making the playoffs if TCU or USC falls this weekend
Only way OSU gets in is if USC loses. I think TCU is in regardless. It’ll be interesting however what the committee will do with rankings if TCU and USC lose. I highly doubt they’d want another OSU/Michigan matchup in the Fiesta Bowl, but also TCU would need to move down to 4
I've thought this for sometime now, this Michigan team can beat anyone in the country
I think we can as well. Our defense and OL has proven themselves against basically everyone. And if you want to stop the run, JJ has shown he can make you pay. UGA is also not the team they were last year. They’ve taken a step back in basically every conceivable way
November 29th, 2022 at 9:28 AM ^
I do not believe OSU should get in even with a USC lost. USC earned the right to play an extra game because they won their division. They shouldn't get punished while OSU sits at home.
November 29th, 2022 at 12:11 AM ^
I read it. 100% garbage. I was hoping for something better - clearly I’m insane to expect that from that column.
November 29th, 2022 at 12:20 AM ^
More obvious indicators of delusion aside…
they keep on about how Knowles let them down. Was this a surprise to them? Were they not watching the entire nut head season? They just now figured out his defense “ain’t it”? Have they seen a good defense before?
November 29th, 2022 at 7:28 AM ^
Turnover luck can bait anyone into thinking their defense shits gold.
November 29th, 2022 at 5:23 AM ^
It was the exact same result, except now we're all one year closer to death.
We have broken them.
Their shining temple of twenty years of dominance collapsed in two rainstorms, like it never existed.
November 29th, 2022 at 7:56 AM ^
That's what happens when the foundation of your temple is mud and not granite.
November 29th, 2022 at 6:22 AM ^
When you're conviced you are "World Famous ".
When you enjoy looking at yourself in the mirror seeing no flaws.
When you accept all adoration and worship without humility.
When you say we are "The" blah blah university and try to copyright the most common word in the english language.
When you have these attitudes and more......your failure will feel devastating.
Eat your second " L " buckeye, I have no sympathy.
November 29th, 2022 at 6:50 AM ^
Blue: what strikes me is the sense of entitlement - in their players and fan base. Their players appear to be mercenaries - and NIL (which replaced the brown bagging they were very good at) - shows the true loyalty and culture.
Upon a moment’s thought - who established this culture? Urban Meyer…
November 29th, 2022 at 7:20 AM ^
Meyer and Tressel. Both as crooked as the day is long. Their culture is not only bereft of integrity, but in large part defined by that lack.
Day looks to be outmatched against Harbaugh but he also might just not be “win at all costs” enough for the nut heads. Based on what I’ve heard out of cbus, he’s actually a nice guy. Not the lying car salesman nice of his predecessors, but apparently sincerely so. If true, that’s going to create tension between himself and the people around him - from the totally self-interested players to the Harkonnen-style administration of the institution itself to the rabid, spoiled fans with their cult-like mentality.
November 29th, 2022 at 12:02 PM ^
Yes.
And you maintain that sense of entitlement and culture by winning. Losing is kryptonite.
November 29th, 2022 at 8:00 AM ^
Couldn't have happened to a nicer bunch of condescending dicks.
Fuck 11Warriors, Fuck Ramzy Nasralla, and Every Buckeye in Columbus.
November 29th, 2022 at 8:25 AM ^
The Buckeyes under Ryan Day are good, occasionally very good, but the reason why The Game means so much (aside from the latent hatred that gives our lives meaning) is that Michigan is the gatekeeper to the postseason.
For their sakes, I hope this is hyperbole, or an overblown reaction after a tough loss. If latent hatred gives your life meaning, you have a lot more problems than a football game. Like, if you are in that spot, get some help... Just a terrible and toxic way to live.
November 29th, 2022 at 8:33 AM ^
Reading ranty articles with little content like this makes me thankful we have this blog
November 29th, 2022 at 8:49 AM ^
You can't argue with stupid
November 29th, 2022 at 8:49 AM ^
"This Is Has Been A Long Time Coming" is actually a bolded bullet/headline at the start of a section. Even their bloggers can't grammar well. I'd also love to know where the "obvious talent disparity" is. Yes, they have starz galore, but I didn't see any actual physical/literal talent disparity. Their QB dropped a few dimes. Their freak WR made a couple plays. We beat that ass down our best offensive player and our best defensive lineman. Eleven Warriors is probably the best OSU blog and it would be bottom of the barrel in Michigan. Mgoblog is far more realistic and attempts objectivity in analysis. Eleven "Angel Soft" Warriors is blind homerist swill.
November 29th, 2022 at 8:54 AM ^
Man, I can't get over how horribly written that is. Our board has better stuff. Do they edit at all?
November 29th, 2022 at 10:32 AM ^
Stick this into my veins.
November 29th, 2022 at 12:07 PM ^
Arrrrrggg I just visited that place for the first time. I'm never going back. They are as advertised. I am really happy we beat them as soundly as we did. Damn it's ugly over there.....