sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 28, 2012 10:33am
Longest winning streak is at 47 games by Oklahoma in the 1950's.
I think Ohio State goes undefeated next year because our defense will be ridiculous and our offense is starting to become very formidable. That puts us at 26-0 going into Urban's 3 year where he probably has his best chance of going undefeated ever(we lose Braxton though in this year so it could be tough losing one of the best players in the country). I think 40 wins isn't out of reach, so 47 sure isn't out of reach.
Thoughts? How many in a row will Ohio State win?
I think Ohio State goes undefeated next year because our defense will be ridiculous and our offense is starting to become very formidable. That puts us at 26-0 going into Urban's 3 year where he probably has his best chance of going undefeated ever(we lose Braxton though in this year so it could be tough losing one of the best players in the country). I think 40 wins isn't out of reach, so 47 sure isn't out of reach.
Thoughts? How many in a row will Ohio State win?
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Nov 28, 2012 10:39am
Way too early for talk about the record.
A lot of things can go wrong (injuries being a big one, development of players or lack of development, assistant coaching changes).
I think OSU has a shot at next year as they have proven a lot with this group. Young guys have stepped up during the season because of a rash of injuries with our defense. But anything beyond next year is just too far out to speculate. Too many unknowns such as who will even be there player wise.
A lot of things can go wrong (injuries being a big one, development of players or lack of development, assistant coaching changes).
I think OSU has a shot at next year as they have proven a lot with this group. Young guys have stepped up during the season because of a rash of injuries with our defense. But anything beyond next year is just too far out to speculate. Too many unknowns such as who will even be there player wise.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Nov 28, 2012 10:41am
I dont think OSU loses a single game with UM as coach.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 28, 2012 10:44am
If Urban doesn't win 100 straight, he needs to be fired.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 28, 2012 10:49am
Oh Christ. It's never "too early" to talk about Ohio State winning games. :thumbdown:Fly4Fun;1331156 wrote:Way too early for talk about the record.
A lot of things can go wrong (injuries being a big one, development of players or lack of development, assistant coaching changes).
I think OSU has a shot at next year as they have proven a lot with this group. Young guys have stepped up during the season because of a rash of injuries with our defense. But anything beyond next year is just too far out to speculate. Too many unknowns such as who will even be there player wise.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Nov 28, 2012 10:51am
When you don't even know what players will be on the field at that point, it's a tad too early to start talking about the chances of winning those games.sleeper;1331176 wrote:Oh Christ. It's never "too early" to talk about Ohio State winning games. :thumbdown:
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Nov 28, 2012 10:56am
12-0 this year was pretty impressive. I'm not convinced next years team will be undefeated. Even if they are in the regular season they still would need to win the B1G championship game and most likely have to win the title game. That would have them at 14-0 and that would be impressive all by itself. And they would "only" be at 26 wins,
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Nov 28, 2012 10:59am
If Meyer stays 10 years, OSU should easily be 138-0. Well, maybe more with the new playoff system.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 28, 2012 11:00am
Sounds like someone doesn't follow OSU recruiting. I think we know which players will be on the field; and by "we" I mean real OSU fans.Fly4Fun;1331180 wrote:When you don't even know what players will be on the field at that point, it's a tad too early to start talking about the chances of winning those games.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Nov 28, 2012 11:16am
I knew you'd eventually see the lightWebFire;1331192 wrote:If Meyer stays 10 years, OSU should easily be 138-0. Well, maybe more with the new playoff system.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Nov 28, 2012 11:22am
Because recruits always pan out? I hear Justin Zwick should have been a great QB at OSU while Troy Smith was supposed to just be an athlete and find a spot where he fits.sleeper;1331193 wrote:Sounds like someone doesn't follow OSU recruiting. I think we know which players will be on the field; and by "we" I mean real OSU fans.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 28, 2012 11:26am
This isn't Notre Dame we are talking about here. Please stay on topic.Fly4Fun;1331216 wrote:Because recruits always pan out? I hear Justin Zwick should have been a great QB at OSU while Troy Smith was supposed to just be an athlete and find a spot where he fits.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Nov 28, 2012 11:28am
I'm sorry, I thought Justin Zwick and Troy Smith were OSU players.sleeper;1331218 wrote:This isn't Notre Dame we are talking about here. Please stay on topic.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 28, 2012 11:30am
Well when you said "Players who don't pan out" that's implying Notre Dame and not a team who's won more BCS bowls than anyone.Fly4Fun;1331219 wrote:I'm sorry, I thought Justin Zwick and Troy Smith were OSU players.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Nov 28, 2012 11:44am
If Hamby catches the pass in the end zone against TX nobody ever hears of TWHPIH again and Zwick is playing on Sundays still today.Fly4Fun;1331216 wrote:Because recruits always pan out? I hear Justin Zwick should have been a great QB at OSU while Troy Smith was supposed to just be an athlete and find a spot where he fits.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Nov 28, 2012 12:19pm
I'm not sure Zwick wouldn't have been replaced eventually but I don't think either QB was great against texas.Tiernan;1331239 wrote:If Hamby catches the pass in the end zone against TX nobody ever hears of TWHPIH again and Zwick is playing on Sundays still today.
Smith – 7 possesions – 120 yds – 17.1 yds per possession
Started 4 drives in texas territory – 0 touchdowns on those drives
Drives: 8, 80, -3, 22, 10, 4, -1
Zwick – 6 possesions – 114 yds – 19 yds per possession
Did not start 1 drive on the texas side of the field
Drives: 4, 26, 49, 6, 38, -9
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Nov 28, 2012 1:37pm
TWHPIH cost OSU two NCs back to back single handedly. I've recounted how he did this many times on the OC but most Buckeye fans have very selective memory and refuse to accept the failures of this player and his coach Jimmy The Liar.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Nov 28, 2012 1:47pm
Except for the fact that Troy Threw the TD to Holmes earlier in that game.Tiernan;1331239 wrote:If Hamby catches the pass in the end zone against TX nobody ever hears of TWHPIH again and Zwick is playing on Sundays still today.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Nov 28, 2012 2:30pm
My biggest worry for next season is the Def Line.
Yes, i know we hit the lottery jackpot in recruiting last season (Spence, Washington, Schutt, etc) but we lose pretty much our whole starting DL this season.
We have a ton of talent behind this year's DL, but we don't know how those guys will play when they are going full time.
The defense was not that great this year to begin with, they had a really tough time tackling quite a few times this season. They did make big plays (turnovers and sacks) but gave up a ton of yards and points throughout the season. Losing pretty much the whole starting DL won't help that any.
The offense will only be better next year, I don't see a problem on that side of the ball.
Yes, i know we hit the lottery jackpot in recruiting last season (Spence, Washington, Schutt, etc) but we lose pretty much our whole starting DL this season.
We have a ton of talent behind this year's DL, but we don't know how those guys will play when they are going full time.
The defense was not that great this year to begin with, they had a really tough time tackling quite a few times this season. They did make big plays (turnovers and sacks) but gave up a ton of yards and points throughout the season. Losing pretty much the whole starting DL won't help that any.
The offense will only be better next year, I don't see a problem on that side of the ball.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Nov 28, 2012 2:35pm
Florida has won an equal amount of BCS bowls.sleeper;1331223 wrote:Well when you said "Players who don't pan out" that's implying Notre Dame and not a team who's won more BCS bowls than anyone.
So has USC.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 28, 2012 2:48pm
Won more BCS bowls that I've watched with my own eyes.Mooney44Cards;1331413 wrote:Florida has won an equal amount of BCS bowls.
So has USC.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Nov 28, 2012 2:49pm
Looking at Wikipedia, Florida only has 5 to OSU/USC's 6. Of course, both USC and OSU "vacated" one game so technically you are correct, but really OSU and USC have 6 each to Florida's 5.Mooney44Cards;1331413 wrote:Florida has won an equal amount of BCS bowls.
So has USC.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Nov 28, 2012 3:04pm
Yeah I was going with the post-sanction number, but either way.jmog;1331438 wrote:Looking at Wikipedia, Florida only has 5 to OSU/USC's 6. Of course, both USC and OSU "vacated" one game so technically you are correct, but really OSU and USC have 6 each to Florida's 5.
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sjmvsfscs08
Posts: 2,963
Nov 28, 2012 3:06pm
They don't count when you cheat.jmog;1331438 wrote:Looking at Wikipedia, Florida only has 5 to OSU/USC's 6. Of course, both USC and OSU "vacated" one game so technically you are correct, but really OSU and USC have 6 each to Florida's 5.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Nov 28, 2012 3:07pm
How is Troy Smith worse than Jason White?Tiernan;1331239 wrote:If Hamby catches the pass in the end zone against TX nobody ever hears of TWHPIH again and Zwick is playing on Sundays still today.