MichiganCardinal

Until they lose, I still think it's most likely they finish as the #1 seed. 15-2 should be good enough, no matter when the second loss comes. I also think Philly will lose one more. They have a lot of talent, but their coaching isn't so great. Pittsburgh or Washington are my guess.

He's under contract through 2027 too. I'll take Bates.

When the Lions are on their game, they could beat either of these teams by 10+ points.

That was a mediocre team playing against a mediocre+ team. The Vikings don’t scare me, they annoy me.

I feel like Arizona is going to blow this in spectacular fashion just because.

Minnesota would win in that case. Prefer them lose, lengthen the lead on the division. Even if the Lions lost every game from here out, they’d very likely make the playoffs.

If they were writing blank checks last year, I expect that they will write even blanker checks this year. I just think when the dust settles and tempers calm they are going to see a coach that has won 10+ games every season and routinely is competing for National Championships. Maybe behind Door #2 will be a coach who wins 10+ games every season and routinely is competing for National Championships... but maybe not.

I was curious who Ohio State genuinely wanted to replace Day with so I read a thread on 11W. Unsurprisingly, there is no consensus. One poster to their credit described it well as "looking to replace a 99th percentile coach with a 100th percentile coach" 66-11 (1-4) is a home run hitter, who strikes out when it matters most. You can't just replace a home run hitter with anybody off the street and expect him to continue to hit home runs against everyone, including the one who matters most. You're going to sacrifice somewhere else. The names they throw around are Dan Lanning (won't happen), Mike Vrabel (probably wouldn't happen and may not work even if it did), Marcus Freeman (have fun losing to Marshall and NIU and he also probably won't leave, and his rivals are down and out Stanford, USC, and Cal), and Brian Hartline, their current WR coach (massive risk). I think Day wins a playoff game, loses in the semis, and they keep him another year.

We are due these teams taking a step back. They have been holding serve for a while, the tiniest bit of breathing room would be very welcomed.

I agree, though it will be interesting to see if Alabama can recreate any of the Saban era magic with DeBoer, or if they have a short leash if he doesn't win a National Championship in three years. I could see them slipping into the LSUs of the world if they start a rotating door at the head position.

Agreed on all fronts. Michigan could have a 1-11 season, beat Ohio State, and be at the bar on the Monday after and say "I don't guys, it wasn't all bad." They could still finish 8-5 too. I would expect they go to the ReliaQuest Bowl against a mediocre SEC team or Mayo Bowl against a mediocre ACC team. Playing against a Syracuse, East Carolina, Florida, or Texas A&M are all possible wins.

It helps that the day of the juggernaut that was Georgia, Alabama, and Ohio State seems to be fading. Each has two losses and could easily have more.

I'm not sure if it was real or not, but this possibility has to go through the mind of LaFleur.

I've got the "Planting Flag Fines NIL Fund" on line two, willing to cover all costs. 😉

I'm sure it's not really "allowed" now. They could make it a point of emphasis, increase fines, etc., but college kids are going to do what college kids are going to do. Like when there was a movement to try to stop fans from rushing the field, you can fine the schools to high heaven, but you're not necessarily going to stop it.

It's honestly embarrassing for OSU. Like, now is when you take offense? NOW is when you take a proverbial stand?? They've been having their way with you for years, but not until now - after you lost a game you were expected to win by more than three scores - are you going to say "oh enough is enough" and put up a cowardly little fight at the middle of the field over a flag being proverbially planted? Hit the showers guys. Maybe next year.

Gus Johnson got under my skin today. I liked him the last few years, but he sure seemed to have a crimson tint today. Whether it was laying it on thick with the "world famous" schtick (though he's always done that), or not referencing the blatant OPIs (one of which was called DPI), or the voice crack as Warren threw his second pick, or the stupid references to cheating as the game ended, or calling Michigan disrespectful for the flag stake (which is done frequently). I'll rewatch the game tonight and maybe it won't bother me as much, but it seemed like he was pretty upset to see a competitive game.

Warren finished 9/16 for 62 yards, 0 TDs, and 2 INTs. Missing multiple wide open throws. And they won. His last throw was the interception at the goal line.

If anyone is keeping track at home, since Ryan Day threatened to "hang a hundred on them" in August 2020: Michigan 130 Ohio State 84

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I agree. The one and only drive where they had success, they were running hurry up. They still needed an uncalled OPI to get into the end zone, but Michigan's DBs were routinely playing seven yards off the WR and Day/Kelly never adjusted. They insisted on running between the tackles, which is the one thing Michigan was selling out to stop.

Cooper's final mark was 0.720. Day right now, including Michigan, is 0.857. Not including Michigan, he wins more than 9/10 games. He's insanely good, but can't win the one that matters most. I'm also not sure who you replace him with. Chip Kelly? Ask UCLA how that worked out for them.

I have to imagine he'd be one of the most successful coaches ever fired. He's 65-7 in games not against Michigan. That's an insanely good mark.

Gus Johnson has been such an Ohio State slappy all day long.