Ohio State Buckeyes might be an immortal deadbolt lock! +500

**Eddy Munny** · 01-10-25, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by JohnnyJamms

Incorrect. Georgia was getting in if they lost the SEC Championship game. This was pretty well known before the game even started.

Nope. You might be confusing this year's edition with more recent Georgia squads. This Georgia team would've easily been passed up for Ole Miss had they (Georgia) suffered a third loss to end the year.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-10-25, 11:33 PM

I was holding my nuts when Texas had 1st and goal. Then Sark calls a dumb ass pitch and then the scoop and score and all was well with the world. Coaching matters…

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-10-25, 11:42 PM

The last time ND beat OSU… 1932.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-10-25, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

The last time ND beat OSU… 1932.

Beware of Will Howard. He believes strongly in The Lord. Now, he's playing AGAINST Him.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-11-25, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Beware of Will Howard. He believes strongly in The Lord. Now, he's playing AGAINST Him.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-11-25, 12:05 AM

OSU opens as -9.5 favorite. Wow. I think that line still goes up.

**homie1975** · 01-11-25, 03:54 PM

who will Jeezus root for next Monday night?

will howard or riley leonard?

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-11-25, 04:32 PM

Originally posted by homie1975

who will Jeezus root for next Monday night?

will howard or riley leonard?

Leonard is a Jesus guy? Then the QBs cancel out. Advantage to NDame b/c of The Grotto.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-11-25, 04:37 PM

GL on the future, Mac:

1) You know that I've been high on the roster since Day One.
2) Think I've been on them four times. Went 4-0 ATS.
3) The OhioSt Off Line injuries showed up in the 2h.
4) Howard is playing really well. I'd be much more confident in Howard (w/ these WRs) going into this game (than Leonard).
5) My only hesitation is that people have now seen the Buckeyes play three good games. The bandwagon is awfully full.

**DrunkHorseplayer** · 01-11-25, 04:50 PM

The Lord doesn't root against Notre Dame.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-11-25, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by DrunkHorseplayer

The Lord doesn't root agianst Notre Dame.

Motivational edge to the recently departed HC Faust.

Think about the barstools up there for game-day: *Faust, Ara, Knute, Leahy.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-11-25, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Motivational edge to the recently departed HC Faust.

Think about the barstools up there for game-day: *Faust, Ara, Knute, Leahy.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-11-25, 05:01 PM

What a match-up. Think about all the Heisman winners from OhioSt and Not Dame.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-11-25, 05:14 PM

History comes full-circle:

(7:20) "Oh, John Lattner. You oughta be in the Navy. You're a cruiser."

**Eddy Munny** · 01-11-25, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

What a match-up. Think about all the Heisman winners from OhioSt and Not Dame.

Why should we consider one and not the other? Don't be an asshat.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-11-25, 05:30 PM

GL on the play, Mac. Sounds like you're holding a pretty fat ticket.

**homie1975** · 01-12-25, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by DrunkHorseplayer

The Lord doesn't root against Notre Dame.

except every year since 1988 which is the last time they hoisted the trophy.

**homie1975** · 01-12-25, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Leonard is a Jesus guy? Then the QBs cancel out. Advantage to NDame b/c of The Grotto.

buckeyes game to lose.

the michigan loss feels like a lifetime ago.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-12-25, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by homie1975

buckeyes game to lose.

the michigan loss feels like a lifetime ago.

You have a point. But the truth is that OhioSt was inconsistent over the course of the season.

Go back and look @ the games. There were times where they were < dominant.

Early line move is on Not Dame. I think that's fairly telling. Personally, I'll be rooting for a good game.

**homie1975** · 01-13-25, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

You have a point. But the truth is that OhioSt was inconsistent over the course of the season.

Go back and look @ the games. There were times where they were < dominant.

Early line move is on Not Dame. I think that's fairly telling. Personally, I'll be rooting for a good game.

true.
but they are peaking at the right time. they are clicking on all cylinders in all 3 phases of the game.

if howard is healthy the whole game, i will be pretty shocked if notre dame wins.

**Igor_1965** · 01-13-25, 09:05 AM

So far, so good.

Chiefs +450 SB future could end up looking just as easy, but probably not

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-15-25, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by homie1975

true.
but they are peaking at the right time. they are clicking on all cylinders in all 3 phases of the game.

if howard is healthy the whole game, i will be pretty shocked if notre dame wins.

I expected OSU to struggle early with new players and get better as the season progressed. I expected OSU to lose a game or 2 because of Day being a bozo. He really pissed down his leg at the end of the first Oregon game. I did not expect them to lose to a depleted Michigan. I still don’t understand what the hell happened there. I almost bet the house on that game. I’m so glad I only lost a little. But that loss might be as important as when Tebow lost and made “The Promise”. I think that inspired the team and they’re playing with house money.

The only way they lose this game is if Day coaches stupid and scared. There’s still a chance he gets outcoached. I’m tempted to hedge a little bit because of him. I was hoping the line would have exploded up not down.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-20-25, 11:10 PM

Well what do you know. OSU was a fricken, immortal, deadbolt lock.

**Eddy Munny** · 01-20-25, 11:17 PM

Good call, Mac.... crazy to think that in the old 4-team format the Buckeyes don't even make the playoffs and get a chance to chase glory, meaning Day would've ended the year with that dreadful loss to Michigan and the fans would be camped out on his lawn with torches and pitchforks. Buckeyes and Day earned it. Best team this year.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-20-25, 11:24 PM

Originally posted by Eddy Munny

Good call, Mac.... crazy to think that in the old 4-team format the Buckeyes don't even make the playoffs and get a chance to chase glory, meaning Day would've ended the year with that dreadful loss to Michigan and the fans would be camped out on his lawn with torches and pitchforks. Buckeyes and Day earned it. Best team this year.

Yeah, I’ve never subscribed to the old BCS where only 2 teams got in. Especially when teams got in playing horseshit schedules. This playoff showed that the #7 and #8 teams both made it to the championship game. 1-6 got bounced early. What teams can perform when it counts most. OSU had the bodies to weather a 4 game gauntlet. I hope they go to 16 teams but 12 was damn sure better than 2 or 4.

Got to see what teams are stockpiling talent in the offseason. That’s the biggest thing a team needs to win it all.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-20-25, 11:25 PM

Props, mac. Nice hit.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-20-25, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Props, mac. Nice hit.

Thanks Chucky. I hate tying my money up for so long but it feels great now. Hindsight I should have bet the farm. I’ve never seen a team as stacked as this team. One of the best teams ever as far as talent and yet they still lost 2 games. Crazy…

**mjsuax13** · 01-20-25, 11:42 PM

Well done.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-20-25, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Thanks Chucky. I hate tying my money up for so long but it feels great now. Hindsight I should have bet the farm. I’ve never seen a team as stacked as this team. One of the best teams ever as far as talent and yet they still lost 2 games. Crazy…

Yeah, Mac. Good notes.

When I saw the pre-season roster, I thought they had to be value. You got it in good. It was value, even if it had not won.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-20-25, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by mjsuax13

Well done.

Thanks bro…

**homie1975** · 01-21-25, 12:47 PM

nice !!!

any yay-who's still think ryan day should be fired LOL

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-22-25, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Yeah, I’ve never subscribed to the old BCS where only 2 teams got in. Especially when teams got in playing horseshit schedules. This playoff showed that the #7 and #8 teams both made it to the championship game. 1-6 got bounced early. What teams can perform when it counts most. OSU had the bodies to weather a 4 game gauntlet. I hope they go to 16 teams but 12 was damn sure better than 2 or 4.

Got to see what teams are stockpiling talent in the offseason. That’s the biggest thing a team needs to win it all.

Mac, circling back. Props again on a great winner. You hit on some key points:

1) Getting +500 on this play was great value. Makes you wonder how it wasn't +200.
...I thought Georgia was overrated going into the season, based on name recognition. The OhioSt roster was much better.

2) I posted notes that were similar to yours early in the season.
...I couldn't believe they were Dogs @Oregon in the pre-season lookahead lines.
...Even though they lost that game, +1.5 would have cashed ATS.

3) Your point about the first year of the 12-team playoff is KEY. How does that impact team motivation?
...I won't say the game @Oregon was irrelevant. But you KNEW both teams would probably make the playoffs.
...Similar point on the game vs MICH. It's a huge rivalry, but OhioSt knew they were in the playoff field.
...It's really about peaking and finishing the season. How did 13-0 work out for Oregon?

4) This OhioSt roster was loaded (as you've said).
...They were motivated after all the MICH losses. Not to BEAT Mich, but to win the National title.
...They even stole two top players from Alabama.

5) Props to QB Will Howard.
...I rarely say this. I was thoroughly impressed.
...I didn't think of him as an NFL prospect, but now I do. He throws a great ball, and he showed he could run (too).
...I have to wonder what Kansas St was thinking. How could they bench him in favor of the young QB Avery Johnson?

Anyway, props again on a great cash. Happy for you.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-22-25, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

I expected OSU to struggle early with new players and get better as the season progressed. I expected OSU to lose a game or 2 because of Day being a bozo. He really pissed down his leg at the end of the first Oregon game. I did not expect them to lose to a depleted Michigan. I still don’t understand what the hell happened there. I almost bet the house on that game. I’m so glad I only lost a little. But that loss might be as important as when Tebow lost and made “The Promise”. I think that inspired the team and they’re playing with house money.

The only way they lose this game is if Day coaches stupid and scared. There’s still a chance he gets outcoached. I’m tempted to hedge a little bit because of him. I was hoping the line would have exploded up not down.

Great Tebow reference. I think Timmy sometimes gets forgotten. He was a great leader and fantastic as a run/pass QB on the college level.

If they had a metric for Coll QB with the best leg-strength, all-time winner might be Tim Tebow. Army's 2024 Bryson Daily is close.

The Tim Tebow post-game speech after Ole Miss is legendary. I think they posted it in the locker-room in The Swamp.

What a fantastic player Tebow was. And he helped me cash a few ATS tickets back in the day. I still say that he got short-changed as an NFL QB, just b/c his skill-set was so unique.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-23-25, 12:52 PM

Tebow’s promise is posted on a plaque outside the Swamp. I believe some losses are great losses.

https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0325/ncb_a_tebow1_400.jpg

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 01-23-25, 01:51 PM

That's awesome, Mac. And Timmy backed it up. He used to run summer practice, as if it was a coach.

Plenty has been written about Timmy. I know that he was a thoroughbred and an All-Time great.