Corum is terrific, but he could improve on understanding down, distance and location on the field. He’s tried to bounce several inside the 10. Bouncing is a high risk (stopped for loss) / high return (long run) game. But when you only need a few yards, risking the loss of 2 or 3 isn’t worth it and it’s hurt us a few times today.
If the election taught me anything, it is that a well crafted video that can be shared on social media is the most powerful weapon of our time. If anyone has the skills to make one, that is our best bet to have an impact. I would keep it simple. Just ask "Why would the B10 place self proclaimed "life long Ohio State fans" on the crew to ref the game." Then go play by play highlighting the missed calls (being sure to point out the Ohio born and raised refs in the background throwing the game). Keep a running total of yards handed to Ohio State. And of course show the side shot of 4th down were it looks that OSU is short. Finish it up by stating, "The Big Ten needs to apologize for allowing Ohio State fans to ref the Michigan v Ohio State game. Poll voters and the college football playoff committee can show their disapproval of the B10's actions by putting Michigan ahead of Ohio State on their ballots."
Can someone more technically advanced post a photo of the 1st down placement of the ball (which was inside the 25yd line, probably placed by the ref that is a lifelong OSU fan). Thus, to get 10yds from the 1st down spot, OSU needed to get about 4 inches past the back of 15yd line. There is no way OSU made it 10yds from where they were given the ball on 1st down.
Given the lack of a playoff system and the presumed lack of punishment for OSU, I was wondering if we could do anything to apply pressure the NCAA (calling any film majors). Below is a proposed documentary script that would force the NCAA to do the right thing
1. Overview of recent scandals, Auburn, Ohio State, Oregon, etc. With specific emphasis on how poorly the NCAA investigated and how light the proposed penalties have been. Including follow up interviews with ESPN, SI, and Yahoo informants to see how thorough the NCAA investigated. Furthermore, trying to understand how/why OSU players were allowed to play in a BCS bowl, when they were known to have broken the rules. Then when finally suspended Prior was allowed to leave for the NFL and not cooperate with investigations. Then Tressel gets fired (after many unbelievable quotes by the administration) only to receive full benefits and pay. Furthermore, he comes back and address the team before games (paid for doing nothing and still talking to the team...is that even punishment). But if that wasn’t enough, then the NCAA gives OSU (which should be in the dog house) an exemption to allow two coaching staffs, thus giving them an advantage over other “non cheating” programs.
2. Transitions to discussion about how the NCAA has developed the BCS bowl system and a means to maximize profits for bowl non-profits and large universities. And display how playoffs are used at all other levels of college football and could easily be implement instead of the BCS.
Up until this point everything listed has been seen before and may create some buzz, but lets face it, people love college football so it won’t have much impact on the all important NCAA $$$ steam. However see connection 3 & 4.
3. Penn State – Connect that the NCAA’s drive for money has clearly created an situation where $$$ outweighs morals, integrity, and common sense. Thus, the win at all cost environment allowed the horrors of child molestation to take place in Happy Valley. Think grand jury documents.
4. So who’s responsible?? Guess what, not the NCAA. It the NCAA’s sponsors. Split screen each of the NCAA’s sponsors with Sandusky and personally thank them for providing the $$$ that created the environment for morals and integrity to be ignored.
Given the huge fan base of the teams highlighted in the production and the huge followings of their rivals, a large audience would be expected. Sponsors would flee the NCAA quicker than they left Tiger. What do you guys think?
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So Jim, how does it feel to win this game.
“Like hitting a triple”
Early Hot Take: Moody should play middle linebacker.
Corum is terrific, but he could improve on understanding down, distance and location on the field. He’s tried to bounce several inside the 10. Bouncing is a high risk (stopped for loss) / high return (long run) game. But when you only need a few yards, risking the loss of 2 or 3 isn’t worth it and it’s hurt us a few times today.