sleeper
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Nov 22, 2011 12:31pm
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7269037/ohio-state-buckeyes-turn-bowl-invite-not-barred-ncaa-athletic-director-gene-smith-says
Expect us to go bowling.Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith doesn't know if the NCAA may still prevent the Buckeyes from going to a bowl game this season. But if allowed, the school intends to go.
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bo shemmy3337
Posts: 962
Nov 23, 2011 1:30am
I never understood this idea. Let the seniors have one more game and get some free shit. Where ever OSU goes there is going to be fans there so it why not? It really makes the team and program look like ass holes when they turn a bowl down IMO.
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0311sdp
Posts: 580
Nov 23, 2011 2:09am
OSU announced today that they would accept a Bowl bid if one is offered.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Nov 23, 2011 7:51am
damn straight--reps!!!bo shemmy3337;984620 wrote:I never understood this idea. Let the seniors have one more game and get some free ****. Where ever OSU goes there is going to be fans there so it why not? It really makes the team and program look like ass holes when they turn a bowl down IMO.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Nov 25, 2011 12:59pm
Neggedvball10set;984699 wrote:damn straight--reps!!!
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Nov 25, 2011 1:09pm
Simple "in my opinion" answer: No 6-6 team deserves to go to a bowl. However, since there are a million bowls, going 6-6 just about anywhere besides the MAC and Sun Belt will get you an automatic invite. If a team is 6-6 and gets an invite, they should take it. Especially when said team is young and would be better served by MORE field time and not by turning down a bid for one random reason or another.holdingout;982092 wrote:Let me rephrase it...."With the season Ohio State has had,(probably going to end up 6-6)do they deserve to go to a bowl?"
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Nov 25, 2011 2:12pm
damn it...I just can't help myselfdwccrew;986677 wrote:Negged
dwccrew
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Nov 26, 2011 5:35pm
boob'dvball10set;986728 wrote:damn it...I just can't help myself
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bo shemmy3337
Posts: 962
Nov 26, 2011 5:39pm
It is all about the free stuff the kids get and the one more chance to play together. Why Not?
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bigorangebuck22
Posts: 186
Nov 26, 2011 6:53pm
The NCAA will look at having to go to Detroit as punishment enough. :laugh:
Plus, if it is the one in Detroit, a whole lotta OSU fans who have never been to a bowl game will jump at the chance for tickets.
Plus, if it is the one in Detroit, a whole lotta OSU fans who have never been to a bowl game will jump at the chance for tickets.
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Big Gain
Posts: 2,073
Nov 26, 2011 7:19pm
I'm quite sure Meyer would rather sit out this bowl as opposed to the bowl game next year. The reason Michigan fans want OSU to go bowling this year is the negative recruiting that Hoke could use.bo shemmy3337;984620 wrote:I never understood this idea. Let the seniors have one more game and get some free ****. Where ever OSU goes there is going to be fans there so it why not? It really makes the team and program look like ass holes when they turn a bowl down IMO.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Nov 26, 2011 8:39pm
I'm sure it's been said but you play in a game just for the extra practices.
GoJPM!
Posts: 799
Nov 26, 2011 8:42pm
Read on scout.com (I think), they will decline a bowl invitation. They lose their last four, it's been a bad season. Maybe they should sit it out and get ready for next year with the new coaching regime. Don't think they have earned the right to go to a bowl. This team is a mess right now and needs to be re-tooled. Not sure their minds are in the right place. I know it's not the popular train of thought here but it's how I feel.
Red Right 21
Posts: 88
Nov 26, 2011 8:48pm
It really isn't up to what we think! The Buckeye's will not consult any of us on this decision! lolGoJPM!;988414 wrote:Read on scout.com (I think), they will decline a bowl invitation. They lose their last four, it's been a bad season. Maybe they should sit it out and get ready for next year with the new coaching regime. Don't think they have earned the right to go to a bowl. This team is a mess right now and needs to be re-tooled. Not sure their minds are in the right place. I know it's not the popular train of thought here but it's how I feel.
As a senior I would like to go to a Bowl game and enjoy the perks!
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Nov 26, 2011 8:49pm
An extra month of practice would do a lot more to get them ready for next year than sitting out, regardless of what happens in the bowl game itself.GoJPM!;988414 wrote:Maybe they should sit it out and get ready for next year with the new coaching regime.
GoJPM!
Posts: 799
Nov 26, 2011 8:58pm
I know it's not up to us to decide but the report is saying they will decline a bowl invitation. An extra month with a lame duck staff, we shall see how well that works.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Nov 26, 2011 8:59pm
I don't think going to a bowl game will hurt OSU negatively at all as long as Meyer is the coach next season.Big Gain;988354 wrote:I'm quite sure Meyer would rather sit out this bowl as opposed to the bowl game next year. The reason Michigan fans want OSU to go bowling this year is the negative recruiting that Hoke could use.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Nov 26, 2011 9:11pm
GoJPM!;988430 wrote:I know it's not up to us to decide but the report is saying they will decline a bowl invitation. An extra month with a lame duck staff, we shall see how well that works.
The school said officially this past week that any bowl bid will be accepted.
GoJPM!
Posts: 799
Nov 26, 2011 9:17pm
Yes, I know but there is speculation to the contrary now. The problem is there are so many bowls and not enough good teams to fill them. Is OSU a good team? Bowls used to be a reward for a team having a good season. Not the case any longer.
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Nov 26, 2011 10:29pm
Word from Gene Smith's mouth > some speculation you think you read on scout (likely from a poster on the message boards and not an actual article).GoJPM!;988453 wrote:Yes, I know but there is speculation to the contrary now. The problem is there are so many bowls and not enough good teams to fill them. Is OSU a good team? Bowls used to be a reward for a team having a good season. Not the case any longer.
If OSU is offered a bowl there is a 0.0% chance that they turn it down.
In other news (from a real source), the president of the Gator Bowl has said publicly that he wants a Florida-OSU match up in Jacksonville on January 2. No chance OSU turns down a Gator Bowl invite.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/gators/os-bowl-outlook-florida-state-florida-1127-20111126,0,3636023.story
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Nov 27, 2011 7:43am
They accept because they need the extra 15 practices, and I'd like to see a rematch with Florida (^^^)--as long as we're guaranteed a "W" 
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Nov 27, 2011 8:18am
Are teams really only allowed 15 practices between the end of their season and the bowl game?vball10set;988851 wrote:They accept because they need the extra 15 practices, and I'd like to see a rematch with Florida (^^^)--as long as we're guaranteed a "W"
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Nov 27, 2011 8:23am
Not at all. They've paid for their crime. Not reason to kick 'em in the nuts anymore.
Hamler Bulldogs
Posts: 96
Nov 27, 2011 8:37am
Who's going to coach the team,i mean if they hire Meyer today,Coach Fickell may bend over and say kiss my white ass,then they'll get Bollman to coach the bowl game,that would make everybody happy.lol
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Nov 27, 2011 8:42am
You accept because you don't "domer" the lesser bowls by showing you think you're too good to be associated with them.