M-Borg vs. THE Flavortown U Thread, Orig. by Buckeye Paul, absconded w/by talent.

[iam416]

Doc:

Good stuff. You should venture to Columbus at some point in time. It's not THAT bad. :-)

B Miller isn't going to be happy riding the pine if he's healthy.

Barrett led them to what was it, 10 wins? He won't feel its right to sit.

C. Jones isn't going to buy having to sit, especially if he is the QB that leads them to a win over Oregon for the NC.

JTB has the personality and demeanor where he'll be fine going to 2nd string.

Braxton loves Ohio State. And we won't really know about his shoulder until Summer. I think that's as soon as he can start throwing full strength.

Cardale probably would object to sitting.

My guess is Braxton comes back, is named the starter, gets hurt and JTB steps in. Cardale is a wildcard, though.

Whatever. First world problems.

[The Oracle]

You sometimes get made fun of around here, because you're a buck. You're a smart dude. But I say no fucking way on that one.

[iam416]

On which one: Cardale going pro or Braxton coming back?

I think Brax does come back, but we'll see.

The dumbfuck rule that allows for this nonsense requires the transferor school to have a graduate program that the transferee school does not have. Typically, you find one, enroll in it and then switch to something doable (and that your original school has). It's ridiculous. The point is Ohio State has gads of graduate programs! Hopefully that'll make it harder for Brax to leave. I'd hate to see him go. He really deserves to walk out there for senior day.

[The Oracle]

Cardale being draftable.

[iam416]

Yeah, you're probably right. He has an NFL arm. But, yeah, he needs to show it more in game-time. But reps are going to be at a premium. I dunno. I'll worry about this shit after the Oregon game.

[Optimus Prime]

Meyer decides how this plays out, period.

Honestly, you think he will wait until mid-summer+ to see if Miller can actually play football again? If so, he's one hit away from being unable to play yet again and of no use to OSU.

Meyer devotes all his time and energy towards the development of a future QB, which means Barrett or Jones. Tough break for Miller but the team rolls on.

[iam416]

JTB is the only absolute certainty to be back. With him around, you can take your chances with Braxton and his rehab.

[hack]

I see it as OP does.

[WingsFan]

Losing Carrington is a big deal for Oregon. Carrington had 7 passes for 165 yards and 2 TDs in the Rose Bowl against FSU. Oregon will also be without receiver Devon Allen for the game. Allen, who caught 41 passes for 684 yards and 7 touchdowns this season suffered a knee injury against FSU, and is also out for the game. Line keeps going down... I think it's 5+ now.

[iam416]

The line was on it's way to 5' well-before the injury. Oregon is still a huge public play. Ohio State is the "whale"/"sharp" play. So you're seeing the atypical case of reverse line movement. Money keeps coming in on Oregon, but the line moves down/away from Oregon.

Carrington is a definite loss for the Ducks. But, you know, with Braxton, JTB and Noah Spence watching the game, cry me a river.

[Rocky Bleier]

Ducks are dropping like... Ducks. Stars aligning for the Schmucks.

[hack]

LOL @ ESPN. I didn't read it b/c I'm not gonna pay for Insider, but Dakich says UFM's methods are similar to those of Calipari. Well, no shit sherlock! SEC through and through.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Urban recruits a lot of one-and-dones? Huh?

[Optimus Prime]

Losing Carrington is a big deal for Oregon. Carrington had 7 passes for 165 yards and 2 TDs in the Rose Bowl against FSU. Oregon will also be without receiver Devon Allen for the game. Allen, who caught 41 passes for 684 yards and 7 touchdowns this season suffered a knee injury against FSU, and is also out for the game. Line keeps going down... I think it's 5+ now.

Hell yes it is, redshirt freshman wide receiver Darren Carrington and senior special teams ace Ayele Forde tested positive.

Coming from a guy that has never smoked weed, still this is farcical. 4 states including Oregon have legalized recreational use, 20 states have legalized medical use.

Oregon, needs to get these kids in front of 1 of 30 000 doctors in Oregon that will write a prescription for medical uses ASAP then haul the NCAA into court ASAP for interfering with their medical treatment and violating their medical records confidentiality. Hell even, cultural or religious use.

The NCAA will reinstate these Oregon players faster than Winston & Newton were....what a joke.

[hack]

I agree with that, if that's what they tested positive for.

I also think you might try it. Might help you relax.