Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Oct 18, 2012 4:15pm
That'll help as far as strength of schedule goes, as I can't imagine Vandy being much better than the worst MAC teams and likely worse than most of that conference.karen lotz;1298384 wrote:looks like Vandy backed out of next year's opener with OSU today. Also backed out of a 2 game series with Northwestern.
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cats gone wild
Posts: 2,651
Oct 19, 2012 4:37pm
Bama has an opening still on their schedule next year. Schedule them. Thats a way to replace another SEC team, (in which Vandy was wrong on how they did that). Bama needs a tough game. They get out of playing the top 3 SEC East teams again next year, unlike LSU who plays UF and UGA next year while Bama gets UK and Tenn. That would be a perfect team to call and make their easy route to a title game a little tougher.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Oct 19, 2012 7:26pm
Except they are pussies that won't travel to Columbus....
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Oct 20, 2012 12:28am
That's true. Bama wants no part of OSU.slingshot4ever;1299219 wrote:Except they are pussies that won't travel to Columbus....
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Oct 20, 2012 2:43am
Next years schedule is gonna make it hard for OSU to make it to a national championship game. The co liters are gonna really hurt their chances.
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georgemc80
Posts: 983
Oct 20, 2012 7:13pm
I have a feeling Bama wouldn't agree to a game in the shoe. If they would, I say why not. Ohio State may be down enough for them to agree to it. I think they showed when Saban was hired they won't come to a big ten stadium when the opponent is very high. Of course I am referring to Bama chickening out of the Penn State game years ago, only to delay it until they were good and PSU wasn't.
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cats gone wild
Posts: 2,651
Oct 20, 2012 10:01pm
Then play at a neutral site. Thats the trend lately. Just play one game, not a home and home. And I highly doubt it if bama is afraid of OSU, lol.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Oct 20, 2012 10:10pm
I can't disagree there.
Alabama vs Ohio State. Saban vs Meyer. Play the game in Charlotte or something. I'd love to see it.
Alabama vs Ohio State. Saban vs Meyer. Play the game in Charlotte or something. I'd love to see it.
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georgemc80
Posts: 983
Oct 21, 2012 9:12am
No. Neutral sites ass. Ohio State wants a home game for the opener. Home and home or no dice. Of course Bama isn't afraid of OSU now. They are still on the rise and Bama is at the top. It's when Bama isn't at the top they show the cowardice.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Oct 21, 2012 10:43am
Ohio State would skullfuck Alabama back to the stone age. Bama is perfectly content waking up once a year to play LSU and their SEC East offense than actually going out and playing the big boys of college football.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Oct 21, 2012 10:57am
Let me know if the call is made. I know nothing as to what Bama would say, but for the sake of the sport, OSU should call Bama today and ask for opening night at the Shoe 2013. The media would hype the crap out of that game starting at the NFL Draft...georgemc80;1300472 wrote:No. Neutral sites ass. Ohio State wants a home game for the opener. Home and home or no dice. Of course Bama isn't afraid of OSU now. They are still on the rise and Bama is at the top. It's when Bama isn't at the top they show the cowardice.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Oct 21, 2012 11:17am
I'd love to see it too, Azu, and even though the Buckeyes would be prohibitive underdogs (as they should be), it'd be a great way to kick off the season.Azubuike24;1300520 wrote:Let me know if the call is made. I know nothing as to what Bama would say, but for the sake of the sport, OSU should call Bama today and ask for opening night at the Shoe 2013. The media would hype the crap out of that game starting at the NFL Draft...
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cats gone wild
Posts: 2,651
Oct 21, 2012 3:30pm
Bama will always be a top team with Saban as coach.georgemc80;1300472 wrote:No. Neutral sites ass. Ohio State wants a home game for the opener. Home and home or no dice. Of course Bama isn't afraid of OSU now. They are still on the rise and Bama is at the top. It's when Bama isn't at the top they show the cowardice.
But, it would probably hurt any chance of a title game getting thumped. If it was a close game, then it would help,even if it was a loss since its at the beginning of the year. I just dont think it would be close.vball10set;1300526 wrote:I'd love to see it too, Azu, and even though the Buckeyes would be prohibitive underdogs (as they should be), it'd be a great way to kick off the season.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Oct 21, 2012 3:34pm
I'd be all for a home/home with Alabama, unfortunately I doubt the shot callers for either university would feel the same.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Oct 21, 2012 4:52pm
This would be completely awesome....but it would never happen. I wish they could do it like Mich/Bama did...on a neutral fieldcats gone wild;1299190 wrote:Bama has an opening still on their schedule next year. Schedule them. Thats a way to replace another SEC team, (in which Vandy was wrong on how they did that). Bama needs a tough game. They get out of playing the top 3 SEC East teams again next year, unlike LSU who plays UF and UGA next year while Bama gets UK and Tenn. That would be a perfect team to call and make their easy route to a title game a little tougher.
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cats gone wild
Posts: 2,651
Oct 21, 2012 4:54pm
And Bama seems to like neutral field games. They have VT next year in atlanta besides the Michigan game they had this year.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Oct 21, 2012 8:34pm
OSU vs West Virginia?
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Oct 21, 2012 8:36pm
They currently have the #19 recruiting class in the countryHeretic;1298429 wrote:That'll help as far as strength of schedule goes, as I can't imagine Vandy being much better than the worst MAC teams and likely worse than most of that conference.
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0311sdp
Posts: 580
Oct 22, 2012 2:28am
I doubt that Alabama would be willing to play home and home with OSU in the next 2 seasons and it's not because they're afraid of them, it's because they don't have to. If they needed that extra strength of schedule they probably would go for something like that but they don't. I'd say 25-75% chance on the neutral field idea. I like this game anyway it can be set up. Ohio State needs it more for credibility than Alabama does, so the ball would be in Saban's court (his choice) I don't think it will happen but it's fun to think about if it did. OSU should be better next season and the season after that I think from a talent perspective they will be ready to compete with the Alabamas of the world.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Oct 23, 2012 4:46pm
Brandon Castel ‏@BCastOZone
Huge News: Ohio State and Oregon have agreed to a home-and-home in 2020 and 2021, with the first game in Eugene. Second in Columbus.
Huge News: Ohio State and Oregon have agreed to a home-and-home in 2020 and 2021, with the first game in Eugene. Second in Columbus.
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cats gone wild
Posts: 2,651
Oct 23, 2012 4:50pm
By then, O will have players running as fast as the speed of light and linemen pushing 260, lol.End of Line;1302961 wrote:Brandon Castel ‏@BCastOZone
Huge News: Ohio State and Oregon have agreed to a home-and-home in 2020 and 2021, with the first game in Eugene. Second in Columbus.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Oct 23, 2012 5:00pm
Good.End of Line;1302961 wrote:Brandon Castel ‏@BCastOZone
Huge News: Ohio State and Oregon have agreed to a home-and-home in 2020 and 2021, with the first game in Eugene. Second in Columbus.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Oct 24, 2012 10:11am
Brett McMurphy ‏@McMurphyESPN
Ohio State adds non-conference game vs. Central Michigan in 2016
Ohio State adds non-conference game vs. Central Michigan in 2016
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Oct 24, 2012 10:15am
End of Line;1302961 wrote:Brandon Castel ‏@BCastOZone
Huge News: Ohio State and Oregon have agreed to a home-and-home in 2020 and 2021, with the first game in Eugene. Second in Columbus.
Wow didn't see that yesterday. Should be a fun series as long as Chip is still around.
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Oct 24, 2012 11:45am
I wouldn't bet on it. I think he'll be caught for doing something/leave for NFL by then ala Pete Carroll.karen lotz;1303358 wrote:Wow didn't see that yesterday. Should be a fun series as long as Chip is still around.