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Jan 3, 2015 12:23 PM
SportsAndLady;1692351 wrote:In college there isn't that much of a difference between getting the ball needing a touchdown with 55 seconds left and same situation but with 1:30 left. That playcall was to end the game. Even if you run the ball in that situation (and don't get a first down) you're not going to end the game. The call was a bit unorthodox but it was not "piss poor"
I know, I'm a Michigan fan so I'm not supposed to comment here. But I thought it was terrible call, and there wasn't a Buckeye fan in the room I was in that liked it either. It basically gave Alabama an extra timeout.

But, in the end it didn't matter, so who cares?
Jan 3, 2015 12:23pm
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Jan 3, 2015 12:36 PM
Overall the play calling was very good, the throw on first down was a horrible idea (regardless if it worked or not), a coin flip they could have run the ball three times for a first down and ended the game there. Beyond that and not pounding the ball with the run at first and goal inside the 5 in the first quarter twice, the play calling was not to be complained about. I'd think the OC graded out near 95%.
Jan 3, 2015 12:36pm
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Jan 3, 2015 12:41 PM
They had 10 guys within a yard of the LOS, it was worth a shot.
Jan 3, 2015 12:41pm
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Jan 3, 2015 1:07 PM
superman;1692360 wrote:They had 10 guys within a yard of the LOS, it was worth a shot.
Exactly. Worth a shot.

It was a difference of 30 seconds off the clock.
Jan 3, 2015 1:07pm
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Jan 3, 2015 2:50 PM
SportsAndLady;1692365 wrote:Exactly. Worth a shot.

It was a difference of 30 seconds off the clock.
Passing 10-15 yards for a first down....I'm all for it.....but a difficult pass 45 yards down the field is far far more difficult to complete on the sideline.

If they want to put it away why not scramble Jones a bit to his better throwing side and have anyone go 10-15 yards to an open spot and do that.....and if it's not very open just take a 2-4 yard loss and force a timeout use......could do that all 3 time with a variation of play.....the biggest flaw is maybe 10 yards of losses but 35 less seconds on the clock and 3 chances of completely sealing the game.
Jan 3, 2015 2:50pm
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Jan 3, 2015 3:55 PM
SportsAndLady;1692333 wrote:Why the fuck are we talking about Urban's coaching in a game we won? Shut the fuck up footwedge.
Typical idiotic post by you. You continue to amaze with your utter ignorance. Just because they won the game doesn't mean people can't question the play calling. You sir...are a fucking idiot.
Jan 3, 2015 3:55pm
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Jan 3, 2015 3:58 PM
SportsAndLady;1692344 wrote:But but but what about Urban's decision not to call a timeout to force a challenge to the fumble play?!?!



Smh
Yes...it was one of the biggest blunders ever made by a coaching staff NOT challenging that slam dunk overturn. If that hail Mary is answered at the end of the game, people would be calling for Urban's head.
Jan 3, 2015 3:58pm
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Jan 3, 2015 4:02 PM
Footwedge;1692409 wrote:Yes...it was one of the biggest blunders ever made by a coaching staff NOT challenging that slam dunk overturn. If that hail Mary is answered at the end of the game, people would be calling for Urban's head.
No they wouldn't.

Of course you said Browns fans would be running Pettine out of town, after Manziel wrecked this league, so I guess you tend to overstate things from time to time.


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Jan 3, 2015 4:02pm
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Jan 3, 2015 4:03 PM
SportsAndLady;1692351 wrote:In college there isn't that much of a difference between getting the ball needing a touchdown with 55 seconds left and same situation but with 1:30 left. That playcall was to end the game. Even if you run the ball in that situation (and don't get a first down) you're not going to end the game. The call was a bit unorthodox but it was not "piss poor"
Yet another idiotic post by you. So in the college game, a team has the same chance of going 80 yards with no time outs left with only 50 seconds left versus 90 seconds left. Good thing I don't mod here. Don't like dumb asses polluting threads.
Jan 3, 2015 4:03pm
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Jan 3, 2015 4:06 PM
HighRoller74;1692410 wrote:No they wouldn't.

Of course you said Browns fans would be running Pettine out of town, after Manziel wrecked this league, so I guess you tend to overstate things from time to time.


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I never said anything about running Pettine out of town...EVER. Don't make shit up. And YES people would be calling for Urb's head for not challenging a slam dunk overturn...had they blown the game.
Jan 3, 2015 4:06pm
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Jan 3, 2015 4:07 PM
Only idiots would be calling for his head. So well...yeah.


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Jan 3, 2015 4:09 PM
Ironman92;1692388 wrote:Passing 10-15 yards for a first down....I'm all for it.....but a difficult pass 45 yards down the field is far far more difficult to complete on the sideline.

If they want to put it away why not scramble Jones a bit to his better throwing side and have anyone go 10-15 yards to an open spot and do that.....and if it's not very open just take a 2-4 yard loss and force a timeout use......could do that all 3 time with a variation of play.....the biggest flaw is maybe 10 yards of losses but 35 less seconds on the clock and 3 chances of completely sealing the game.
Passing for 15 yards is a better percentage play...but is still a really dumb idea. Run it 3 times and try to pick it up. Also...this shit that they had 10 in the box is baloney. Sure they stacked the line. But there were receivers downfield and obviously they were all covered.
Jan 3, 2015 4:09pm
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Jan 3, 2015 4:37 PM
HighRoller74;1692413 wrote:Only idiots would be calling for his head. So well...yeah.


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Just stop responding to fw

He can't help it he is so retarded.
Jan 3, 2015 4:37pm
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Jan 3, 2015 6:11 PM
Please ban this fucking idiot.
Jan 3, 2015 6:11pm
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Jan 3, 2015 6:59 PM
Footwedge;1692414 wrote:Also...this shit that they had 10 in the box is baloney. Sure they stacked the line. But there were receivers downfield and obviously they were all covered.
Not sure if you didn't see the play or can't count.
Jan 3, 2015 6:59pm
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Jan 4, 2015 7:46 AM
Reading this thread from the start of the game to the end (after the fact) has been comic gold.
Jan 4, 2015 7:46am
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Jan 4, 2015 9:43 AM
passing the ball in that situation is a great call since you are single covered all over the field and our recievers are good. But slinging it deep is stupid. Passing 10-15 yards is the call.
Jan 4, 2015 9:43am
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Jan 4, 2015 9:44 AM
SportsAndLady;1692351 wrote:In college there isn't that much of a difference between getting the ball needing a touchdown with 55 seconds left and same situation but with 1:30 left. That playcall was to end the game. Even if you run the ball in that situation (and don't get a first down) you're not going to end the game. The call was a bit unorthodox but it was not "piss poor"
It gave bama 4 or 5 extra plays. It is a huge difference.
Jan 4, 2015 9:44am
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Jan 4, 2015 11:48 AM
Terry_Tate;1692055 wrote:Free ticket? How the hell did you pull that off? Tickets will be insane for this game.
Turns out not a free ticket but face value.
Jan 4, 2015 11:48am
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Jan 4, 2015 12:28 PM
superman;1692466 wrote:Not sure if you didn't see the play or can't count.
The point is clear. Buckeyes sent 3 people out and all were covered. Are there 13 people on defense? Secondly, it DOSENT MATTER if the line was stacked. Running clock far and away gave them the best chance to win. And....it wouldn't be the first time a team pounded out 10 yards with 3 running plays against a stacked line. Glad you don't coach any of my teams. Every fellow Buckeye fan I know agree Urban blew it there. With a national title at stake, he should be thanking the good Lord at church today that he didn't ruin it for these kids who have written a Hollywood script.
Jan 4, 2015 12:28pm
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Jan 4, 2015 1:23 PM
Footwedge;1692651 wrote:The point is clear. Buckeyes sent 3 people out and all were covered. Are there 13 people on defense? Secondly, it DOSENT MATTER if the line was stacked. Running clock far and away gave them the best chance to win. And....it wouldn't be the first time a team pounded out 10 yards with 3 running plays against a stacked line. Glad you don't coach any of my teams. Every fellow Buckeye fan I know agree Urban blew it there. With a national title at stake, he should be thanking the good Lord at church today that he didn't ruin it for these kids who have written a Hollywood script.
What if I told you that a db can start the play within a yard of the LOS and can backpedal back into coverage?
Jan 4, 2015 1:23pm
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Jan 4, 2015 1:24 PM
superman;1692669 wrote:What if I told you that a db can start the play within a yard of the LOS and can backpedal back into coverage?
Footwedge has never been the best with math, football, or anything really.
Jan 4, 2015 1:24pm
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Jan 4, 2015 1:25 PM
Pick6;1692670 wrote:Footwedge has never been the best with math, football, or anything really.
Sorry forgot who I was talking to.
Jan 4, 2015 1:25pm
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Jan 5, 2015 12:36 AM
In Urban Meyer we trust.
Jan 5, 2015 12:36am
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Jan 5, 2015 11:50 AM
I guess maybe being in ohio that many of us were looking through OSU colored glasses. Since that game, and hearing the national pundits talk about how no one predicted or expected OSU to win and big of an upset it was.

Going in, and I am not even what you call an OSU fan, I thought OSU had a very good chance at winning the game as I didnt believe alabama was as great as they were saying!
Jan 5, 2015 11:50am