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E$PN - O$U pissing match
by Guest Mon 17 Nov 2014 - 12:43
Even now that we’re in the age of the committee, narratives still matter in college football. That’s why what took place on ESPN.com over the course of Saturday was enough to raise a few eyebrows. It shows that all it takes is a couple of words and subtle implications to get the juices flowing.
#8 Ohio State went on the road and defeated #25 Minnesota 31-24. The Buckeyes never trailed and led by 17 in the 4th quarter before stumbling slightly down the stretch. ESPN.com’s initial headline from the game? “Ohio State escapes Minnesota.”
#4 TCU went on the road and defeated 3-6 Kansas 34-30. The Frogs actually trailed the Jayhawks midway through the 3rd quarter before rallying late in a game that could have been one of the upsets of the season. ESPN.com’s initial headline from that game? “TCU passes test in Lawrence.”
On the surface, those headlines seem to be head-scratchers. Ohio State was up 3 scores in the 4th quarter and never seriously faced the threat of defeat in the second half till icing the game with a recovered onside kick. TCU was down 10 on the road at a team who’s still trying to get rid of the Charlie Weis stench and managed a come-from-behind victory. Furthermore, Minnesota was the Top 25 team here. Kansas is a test in basketball, not football.
The pair of headlines got the attention of Buckeye LB Darron Lee. He called the curious discrepancy “trash.”
http://awfulannouncing.com/2014/ohio-state-lb-calls-espn-com-headline-trash-questionable-narrative.html
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Re: E$PN - O$U pissing match
by Rocinante Mon 17 Nov 2014 - 12:51
I don't think TCU is as big a draw as OSU. The only reason ESPN would downplay OSU is an anti-B1G agenda. Even I don't believe that. Are the pro SEC? Sure. They're also pro ratings.
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Re: E$PN - O$U pissing match
by steveschneider Mon 17 Nov 2014 - 12:54
I bet TCU would beat OSU. Minny and MSU have shown that you can have success running the ball on OSU, it's clearly their weakness. A defense that can tackle/contain barrett and an offense that won't turn the ball over is key.
If they both get shut out from the playoffs I hope the two face off in a bowl game.
If they both get shut out from the playoffs I hope the two face off in a bowl game.
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Re: E$PN - O$U pissing match
by The_Dude Mon 17 Nov 2014 - 13:13
steveschneider wrote:I bet TCU would beat OSU. Minny and MSU have shown that you can have success running the ball on OSU, it's clearly their weakness. A defense that can tackle/contain barrett and an offense that won't turn the ball over is key.
If they both get shut out from the playoffs I hope the two face off in a bowl game.
Doubtful. TCUs defense is worse than Ohio State's and TCU should have 3 losses.
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Re: E$PN - O$U pissing match
by Ass Dan Mon 17 Nov 2014 - 13:24
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:TCU: fraud
Completely agree.
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Re: E$PN - O$U pissing match
by Larry Kazamias Mon 17 Nov 2014 - 13:28
TCU would score 60 on OSU, but might give up 70steveschneider wrote:I bet TCU would beat OSU. Minny and MSU have shown that you can have success running the ball on OSU, it's clearly their weakness. A defense that can tackle/contain barrett and an offense that won't turn the ball over is key.
If they both get shut out from the playoffs I hope the two face off in a bowl game.
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Re: E$PN - O$U pissing match
by MiamiSpartan Mon 17 Nov 2014 - 15:33
Exactly. I'm not going to count on a TCU team that can score 58 points AND STILL LOSE to be able to tackle and contain Devin Gardner, let alone JT Barrett.Larry Kazamias wrote:
TCU would score 60 on OSU, but might give up 70
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Re: E$PN - O$U pissing match
by InTenSity Mon 17 Nov 2014 - 15:40
You should see the headline for the Champions Classic they have right now.
MSU Odd Team Out
Then the article goes on about how our recruiting isn't as good as Duke/UK/KU. Never mentions that KU and Duke have struggled in March lately.
MSU Odd Team Out
Spartans in the rare spot where they are the ones who don't fit among the elite
Then the article goes on about how our recruiting isn't as good as Duke/UK/KU. Never mentions that KU and Duke have struggled in March lately.
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