It has become pretty clear that OSU is much more focused on winning than we are, time will tell if the strategy works. I think it will be a shock (pleasant surprise?) if we out-perform them in football/basketball the next few years with our current approach.
I'm not saying we should go "all in" like they have, but putting a little more effort into NIL would be a start.
No effect. I'd be shocked if he ends up at Michigan.
As others have said, I feel like our problem with 5-stars, in order of importance:
1) Bag up front (lack thereof)
2) Lack of showcase potential (particularly on offense and for a QB/WR) in our scheme
3) Admissions and academic rigor. I'm not arrogant enough to think there is a huge gap here, but, I also don't think you can completely "mail it in" like you can at other programs.
We need to selectively pay players up front. I don't know how you balance to that with culture, but we need to figure it out.
I'm not ready to pull the trigger on Howard just yet. But completely agree, this team is not fun to watch. Not yet as bad as last year, but quickly approaching....
I think the talking heads (mostly on the SEC network.....oops, I mean, ESPN) need to have something to talk about and are also hugely invested in the SEC.
All factors considered (SEC vs. nonconf, team results on the field, etc), there is only one, right choice. Leave the SEC out.
12 team playoff is going to be a vast improvement.
I think you can make a legitimate argument that Michigan has hiring and oversight issues which need to be addressed. But you cannot question the character and heart of this team. The players clearly have the right attitude and are wonderful representatives of the university. Harbaugh deserves credit for building that culture.
This is one of the better articles I've read on this whole debacle. I honestly think the expanded playoff and conference will help this rivalry. It's become ridiculous.
I just texted my Rutgers buddy how much I would love to see them upset OSU, but that they had better be prepared for some extra scrutiny into their program if they do. There MUST be an explanation.
I've been wondering the same thing. The Athletic's attempts at an "inside view" of sign stealing and how it helps/works have been pretty lame. I wish some real reporter would put together an unbiased story on this with a good breakdown of how it worked, play by play, and post-play analysis of the perceived advantage (or not) based on the outcome.
But no one is interested in facts and data analysis. It's boring and complicated.
I watched part of his pre-game press conference last week and have a generally good impression of him. Way different personality than Tuck. Seems like a decent guy who has the player's best interests at heart.
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It has become pretty clear that OSU is much more focused on winning than we are, time will tell if the strategy works. I think it will be a shock (pleasant surprise?) if we out-perform them in football/basketball the next few years with our current approach.
I'm not saying we should go "all in" like they have, but putting a little more effort into NIL would be a start.
Just donated again. Go Blue!
No effect. I'd be shocked if he ends up at Michigan.
As others have said, I feel like our problem with 5-stars, in order of importance:
1) Bag up front (lack thereof)
2) Lack of showcase potential (particularly on offense and for a QB/WR) in our scheme
3) Admissions and academic rigor. I'm not arrogant enough to think there is a huge gap here, but, I also don't think you can completely "mail it in" like you can at other programs.
We need to selectively pay players up front. I don't know how you balance to that with culture, but we need to figure it out.
Can we get Ben Herbert to spend a little time with this team? Maybe toughen them up mentally a bit?
I'm not ready to pull the trigger on Howard just yet. But completely agree, this team is not fun to watch. Not yet as bad as last year, but quickly approaching....
And Tarris Reed? Come on, man! Get it together.
Absolutely.
I think the talking heads (mostly on the SEC network.....oops, I mean, ESPN) need to have something to talk about and are also hugely invested in the SEC.
All factors considered (SEC vs. nonconf, team results on the field, etc), there is only one, right choice. Leave the SEC out.
12 team playoff is going to be a vast improvement.
I think you can make a legitimate argument that Michigan has hiring and oversight issues which need to be addressed. But you cannot question the character and heart of this team. The players clearly have the right attitude and are wonderful representatives of the university. Harbaugh deserves credit for building that culture.
Outstanding! Absolutely loves the OtterBox analogy.
This is one of the better articles I've read on this whole debacle. I honestly think the expanded playoff and conference will help this rivalry. It's become ridiculous.
Thanks for the continued reminder!
I've been saying this for weeks, we should be leaning in to this.
I just texted my Rutgers buddy how much I would love to see them upset OSU, but that they had better be prepared for some extra scrutiny into their program if they do. There MUST be an explanation.
I've been wondering the same thing. The Athletic's attempts at an "inside view" of sign stealing and how it helps/works have been pretty lame. I wish some real reporter would put together an unbiased story on this with a good breakdown of how it worked, play by play, and post-play analysis of the perceived advantage (or not) based on the outcome.
But no one is interested in facts and data analysis. It's boring and complicated.
My family of 4 agrees. (new and can't upvote yet)
Where is the like button?
Exactly what I have been thinking. Glass houses are everywhere in college football.
haha. This is good.
I watched part of his pre-game press conference last week and have a generally good impression of him. Way different personality than Tuck. Seems like a decent guy who has the player's best interests at heart.
Very tough situation for him to step into.