I'm not finished! Before we let you leave, your commander must cross that field, present himself before this army, put his head between his legs, and kiss his own arse.
Springboard is a perfect analogy! Did we accomplish any of our goals with him as a starter, no. Am I more comfortable with where the program is than I was two years ago? Marginally, yes.
Two years ago they were coming off consecutive playoff appearances, a NC game (that should have been delayed because of covid infections), 8 consecutive wins in the UM game, and 4 straight B1G championships. I would say the program is heading in the opposite direction, although marginally. In fairness to CJ, it is more the defense's fault, not the offense.
Any time you give a man something he doesn't earn, you cheapen him. Our kids earn what they get, and that includes respect - Woody Hayes
Is the program in a better spot than two years ago? Absolutely not. But not because of Stroud. The decline of the defense and a constant rash of injuries is the biggest factors.
LMAO great comment. I'd like everyone to tell me exactly how many points CJ was responsible for in the second half of the Michigan game, and then explain exactly how a team wins that way even if the defense is better. It's a shame he didn't remember how legs operate till the last game of his career, then bam, best game ever. What a crazy idea! Only every single fan was saying it the whole damn time. wierd
Mods on this site are so fragile. They'll censor comments that don't even break any rules and ban you for calling them out on it.
I really don't know why I hit gray on this comment. It's a fact we went 0/6 on our "three goals" over his two years. That's not necessarily CJs fault, and I never said it was. Did people take such umbrage with the fact I said we are marginally in a better place than after Alabama?
Read my post right above it. Scoring ZERO POINTS in the second half doesn't beat good teams like Michigan even if the defense is better. Offense only scored 27 last year too. Be honest with yourself, how many times in college football have you seen a big time game be won by a team that only scores 27 points in the last decade? Not many, offense sucked in those games buddy, sorry. He's the leader of the offense. All he'll ever be to me is a QB that had great stats and never achieved the goals of beating Michigan or winning a title. Maybe if he figured out how legs work before the last game of his career it would be a different story.
Mods on this site are so fragile. They'll censor comments that don't even break any rules and ban you for calling them out on it.
Defense wins championships. Whoever wins the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball usually wins the game. CJ isn’t the only reason for the loses.
CJ was 0-2, Braxton was 1-1, Krenzel was 2-1, Steve Belasari was also 0-2, and Stanley Jackson 0-1. The winners are, Justin 2-0, Haskins 1-0, JT 4-0, Pryor 2-0, Boeckman 1-0, Troy 3-0, Germaine 1-0 (I think Germaine might have started the 1996 game (a loss), not 100% sure, but it is beyond your 25 year threshold.
Any time you give a man something he doesn't earn, you cheapen him. Our kids earn what they get, and that includes respect - Woody Hayes
He's been through a hell of a ride as a Buckeye. The last Buckeye memory we'll have of him is scorching Georgia's vaunted defense. Good luck CJ and we know you'll make us proud in the league.
Not all, there were enough to create 2+ threads on the matter with a fair number saying it was 50/50. People can talk themselves into believing anything.
I didn't think there was any way in hell he was staying. But then as the days started ticking by, I had to ask myself, "Self, why is CJ waiting until the last minute?" I still don't know why he waited so long? Maybe someone can enlighten me?
As you get older, three things happen: The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two.
Best of luck, CJ. I hope he has a great career AND finds a good landing spot where they fully invest in his growth and don't destroy him like the Bears are doing with Justin. He honestly would've been out of his mind to come back and risk injury. I'm actually shocked that so many people thought he would come back and take more classes, midterms, finals, etc. He did the right thing for his future and his family, and he'll get at least $30 million guaranteed with a nice signing bonus.
Let the QB competition begin for Kyle and Devin. 3 new OL and a new QB. This will be a very interesting year.
The right (and expected) decision. Wish him the best of luck. He leaves a conflicted legacy here. Would have loved another year but being considered the #1 or #2 QB in the draft makes this all a no brainer. Next man up!
"The Edge is where average stops and elite begins"
In all fairness those threads should be pretty short:
You would think, but no, they will have 200 comments and will drag on until September and then threads will start popping up that Ryan Day picked the wrong starter.
Here's hoping we don't have a presumptive favorite going into the spring. McCord has more playing time and a start under his belt, but if I'm Day, I let them both know going in that they're going to have to earn it from scratch.
My aim, then, is to whip the Weasels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom. - William Tecumseh Sherman (with apologies)
The obvious most likely result, but with the new flavor NIL added it made for an interesting and diverting conversation for a few days.
Best of luck CJ, looking forward to seeing where your career takes you. Thanks for gracing us with some of the best passes we’ve ever seen in the Scarlet and Gray.
Most talented passer I’ve seen at OSU. Put up incredible stats and played really well in 2 bowl games. However, he missed on every opportunity to be a Buckeye legend (0 titles, 0-2 vs Michigan, 0 Heismans). Whether the losses were on him or not, Buckeye legends beat Michigan and win championships.
It’s funny though, because I fully expect him to have the best NFL career of any OSU QB.
He will 100% be the best pro-tOSU QB of all time. But for the reasons stated above, his Buckeye career will be (rightfully so) labeled as stats but with no substance and he'll never rank as the best Buckeye QB because of it (tho certainly one of the most talented), but if he's okay with that, then so am I.
It will be interesting. Stroud was the most accurate that I've seen and threw into pea sized windows at times. He also moved around the pocket well and was accurate on the run. Listening to the talking heads they confused his unwillingness to scramble with lack of mobility. Yes, he would not take the open yardage when offered but he was very good at moving around the Los and finding receivers downfield.
Good for him. That being said I'm going to feel bad for him if the Texans draft him. His agent should do everything he can to make sure that doesn't happen.
I am wishing him the best of everything for his entire career. Hopefully he finds both success and happiness. I would absolutely love it if he went to my MN. Viking team but it's entirely unlikely.
Thank you CJ! God bless you on this next step in your journey. You were (and are!) an awesome representative of Ohio State! Very thankful for you these past three seasons, esp. the last two years.
Good luck in the NFL and hope you don't wind up with a shitty organization.
As for anyone who actually thought he was going to come back for an NIL deal is crazy. 30 million dollar contract and in the NFL vs 3-5 million dollar NIL deal to come back and risk injury / be in a tougher and deeper QB class next year. NOPE.
I said basically the same thing and a handful of homers got their feelings hurt and downvoted me LOL. People make me laugh.
CJ leaving for the NFL was the obvious decision. You don't turn down that kind of money. The reason why we didn't win any championships with him as our QB was because our defense was a disaster. Now that 3 of our OL were leaving too, he would've been insane to come back.
Get used to it. If you say anything that isn't a homer take you will have people DV you into oblivion. I was DV'd into a timeout this past weekend because I mentioned USC was illegally contact Marvin about a transfer and somehow people jumped to the conclusion that i was intimating Marvin was leaving for USC even though i stated several times in those posts that I don't think Marvin was leaving but that USC openly tampering with players not in the portal is a huge issue. Something the NCAA is just flat out ignoring too. But that's how the herd mentality works here. I got DV'd for saying something I actually didn't say it's fascinating.
Also CJ didn't win more not because of a bad defense he didn't win more because he didn't elevate against equally talented teams. The defense didn't cause him to not score in the 4th quarter of the UGA game. Defense didn't cause him to only generate 3 points in the second half vs TTUN. Defense didn't cause him to put up only 27 at home vs Oregon. He's a great arm talent but he doesn't elevate the team as a QB. Love him but there's issues. Also the 3 OL being replaced is interesting for the QB competition next season.
You always want to put the best team on the field but I suppose if I'm looking for some kind of silver lining, at least we won't have to face the added pressure of being penciled in as the favorite. It's bad enough trying to play perfect from week to week in everyone else's championship game. We historically seem to play better as the perceived underdog than the heavy favorite. Still would have rather taken our chances though...
Who is this Rorschach guy and why does he paint so many pictures of my parents fighting?
Watch Lamar walk out of Baltimore, and the ratbirds, somehow find a way to move up and draft Stroud.
If that would happen, we could have had:
Joe Burrow v Haskins v Stroud.
Thank you CJ for everything, but Utah and Georgia will always be in our hearts and memories.
Veni, Vidi, Vici. I came, I saw, I conquered.
The Buckeye Way
Best of luck to CJ. I look forward to cheering him on as he leads some other NFL team making much smarter choices at the QB position than my Browns. Which would be literally any other NFL team other than the Browns.
Mothing like a declaration from a great kid to get the millions he deserves to make a few idiot commenters come out...this fan base of ours is really disappointing at times.
Out of like 130 comments there are like 5 negative one's. Why focus on those at all and why take the 5 negative comments to condemn the entire fanbase when it's clearly just an extremely small minority of idiots?
Out of like 130 comments there are like 5 negative one's. Why focus on those at all and why take the 5 negative comments to condemn the entire fanbase when it's clearly just an extremely small minority of idiots?
I said "few", which implies three or four...and where did I condemn the entire fanbase? All I said was is that it is disappointing at times--wouldn't you agree?
By only pointing them out you're essentially condemning all of us. Just ignore them. It's not that hard. They're idiots and the more they continue to make comments like that the more they prove it.
No, because the idiots who constantly say dumb and negative things I do not consider part of the Buckeye fanbase. I consider them losers who pretend they're Buckeye fans for some reason.
The fact that you think those assholes represent all of us is a problem in and of itself. Most of us who actually have common sense can't stand them even being here at all.
There was a thin strand of hope in my mind that said he'd come back for one final year. However, it was pretty ordained that he'd opt out for the NFL! That is why the elite athletes come to schools like Ohio State! Congrats CJ and go rip it up young man!!! You are a class act every second of the day both on and off the field! I will be a CJ fan no matter where he goes!
The best thing about Pastafarianism? It is not only acceptable, but advisable, to be heavily sauced
He's already making big money. He said around Christmas time that the best gift he's ever given was buying his mother a house. That whole NIL issue is another discussion for another day though.
For all the TDs and countless perfect passes CJ Stroud made in his time in Columbus, he will never be looked upon with the love or held in the same esteem as a Cardale Jones or Craig Krenzel in my eyes.
- Bobby Boucher is the best Foosball QB since Joe Mantegna -
Well obviously quarterbacks that led us to National Championships are held in higher esteem than pretty much everyone. Those guys benefited from playing with awesome defenses and unfortunately Stroud did not get that opportunity. He certainly had his share of special moments though.
When it's all said and done, Stroud has a chance to have the most successful NFL career of any Ohio State QB in our history. Journeyman Mike Tomczak's passing numbers, accumulated in a 14 year career spent mostly as a backup wouldn't be too difficult a bar to surpass statistically, other than the longevity part. It would be difficult to see Stroud surviving even close to 14 seasons, but worst case scenario he'd only need to have 6-7 productive years as a Starter to top Tomczak's 16,000 yds and 88 TD career totals. Not sure I can say I feel as strongly about Justin Fields' chances of getting there as I do Stroud.
- Bobby Boucher is the best Foosball QB since Joe Mantegna -
Somehow I forgot about Joe Burrow. I guess it's because he won a Heisman and National Title in the SEC for LSU. I try to forget things like that the best I can. He's the odds on favorite right now and way ahead of schedule to easily have the best NFL career of any of our former QBs.
- Bobby Boucher is the best Foosball QB since Joe Mantegna -
Joe Germaine got an extremely raw deal at Ohio State. The difference between him being a 3rd Rd pick and a potential 1st Rounder was the fact that Cooper forced him into that damn QB platoon with mediocre Stanley Jackson for two years. Germaine was a fantastic QB in '98 (a year we should've been competing for a Natty if the meltdown against Sparty doesn't happen) and arguably much more talented than Krenzel ever was (though obviously Krenzel carved out a legendary career for himself here).
Bennett has better stats than Stafford so half your argument fails right away. What if Stroud puts up worse numbers than he had, think we would be in a better place than we are?
I'll trade half of those stats for wins against Michigan, and don't give me the "but muh defense" argument. Scoring 27 points or less in big games is almost never going to get the job done. Offense sucked balls in those games and he was the leader of those offenses.
Mods on this site are so fragile. They'll censor comments that don't even break any rules and ban you for calling them out on it.
I believe he will not be the first quarterback drafted, but he has all the tools to be the best of the bunch this year. He'll be a winner wherever he ends up.
I just wish he would have gotten a W over TTUN.
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." -- Woody Hayes
Two things: I don't think it's a done deal that McCord will automatically be the starter. Devin Brown throws a really good and accurate ball.
Second: I'm thinking CJ Stroud will have a horseshoe on the side of his helmet come September and will be throwing to Paris Campbell. He's gonna do great!!! JMHO.
Enter the McCord era. Brown could take advantage of any deficiencies. It appears McCord is a lock to reunite with his old high school teammate marvelous Marv in what could be Coach Day’s capstone year as Ohio State’s HC. Phil Collins- I can Feel it coming in the air tonight begins to play.
There’s nothing left in Columbus for CJ. He had his shots and it didn’t work out. Time to go get paid. Thanks for a memorable Rose Bowl and a tremendous effort against UGA.
Enjoyed watching CJ. He put this years team on his back. He does have a B10 Championship ring, a Rose Bowl win, two Heisman appearances, a part of two CFP teams and part of a team that beat Mich worse than any other OSU team…made them not even want to play The Game. that’s a good career
Here's to recognition of a tremendous career and hoping that transfers into the NFL! I, for one, will not post anything negative or 'less than' about TOSU on this post because I don't get down like that. Here's also to hoping you don't get down like that. Killin' it Buckeye 'fans'!
A big :Thank You" for CJ for his exceptional play, and more importantly, for being the kind of young man he is. His humility and arm talent are unique. Best wishes to CJ as he pursues hus career at the next level;. Go Bucks!
Good luck CJ! All the best to you and your family!
"You ever hear of the saying "you run into an asshole in the morning, you ran into an asshole; you run into assholes all day, you're the asshole." - Raylan Givens
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Makes sense. Go Bucks!
I'm not finished! Before we let you leave, your commander must cross that field, present himself before this army, put his head between his legs, and kiss his own arse.
Such drama over a done deal, right? Good for Devin Brown.
JI row end 78
yup
Faster, tougher, and more violent...
Wishing you ...the very best in the ...NFL...Buckeye Nation..Loves You...Go C.J...Go Bucks
Thanks for 2 good years CJ, although expectations fell short, you've helped springboard where we are headed... Next Man Up!
Shit Happens Bum Juice
Springboard is a perfect analogy! Did we accomplish any of our goals with him as a starter, no. Am I more comfortable with where the program is than I was two years ago? Marginally, yes.
Number 11, huh?
Our problems werent bc of the QB
I never said they were, Kirk
Number 11, huh?
Two years ago they were coming off consecutive playoff appearances, a NC game (that should have been delayed because of covid infections), 8 consecutive wins in the UM game, and 4 straight B1G championships. I would say the program is heading in the opposite direction, although marginally. In fairness to CJ, it is more the defense's fault, not the offense.
Any time you give a man something he doesn't earn, you cheapen him. Our kids earn what they get, and that includes respect - Woody Hayes
Amazing how people diwnvote the truth.
Is the program in a better spot than two years ago? Absolutely not. But not because of Stroud. The decline of the defense and a constant rash of injuries is the biggest factors.
Defense was obviously the problem compared to the offense.
But when you only score 3 points in the 2nd half at home in good weather against your hated rival which had mocked you all year...vomitous
……. And how much can a QB do …… when the offensive playcalling gets conservative & plays not to lose? Think with your brain quickly
Defense needs more improvement. Period.
The inability to run in short yardage situations was just as big of an issue as the Defense.
LMAO great comment. I'd like everyone to tell me exactly how many points CJ was responsible for in the second half of the Michigan game, and then explain exactly how a team wins that way even if the defense is better. It's a shame he didn't remember how legs operate till the last game of his career, then bam, best game ever. What a crazy idea! Only every single fan was saying it the whole damn time. wierd
Mods on this site are so fragile. They'll censor comments that don't even break any rules and ban you for calling them out on it.
The defense lost that game, but CJ could had a chance to win and didn't. CJ threw 2 int's during crunch time.
Any time you give a man something he doesn't earn, you cheapen him. Our kids earn what they get, and that includes respect - Woody Hayes
I really don't know why I hit gray on this comment. It's a fact we went 0/6 on our "three goals" over his two years. That's not necessarily CJs fault, and I never said it was. Did people take such umbrage with the fact I said we are marginally in a better place than after Alabama?
Number 11, huh?
Consolation prize Rose Bowl wins? That's literally his greatest accomplishment here.
Mods on this site are so fragile. They'll censor comments that don't even break any rules and ban you for calling them out on it.
He doesn't play defense. What exactly is your problem with him?
I aim to misbehave.
Read my post right above it. Scoring ZERO POINTS in the second half doesn't beat good teams like Michigan even if the defense is better. Offense only scored 27 last year too. Be honest with yourself, how many times in college football have you seen a big time game be won by a team that only scores 27 points in the last decade? Not many, offense sucked in those games buddy, sorry. He's the leader of the offense. All he'll ever be to me is a QB that had great stats and never achieved the goals of beating Michigan or winning a title. Maybe if he figured out how legs work before the last game of his career it would be a different story.
Mods on this site are so fragile. They'll censor comments that don't even break any rules and ban you for calling them out on it.
Defense wins championships. Whoever wins the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball usually wins the game. CJ isn’t the only reason for the loses.
Has any QB gone 0-2 verse TTUN in the last 25 years? Dare I say worst OSU QB this Century? We are better off with McCord.
In the last 25 years:
CJ was 0-2, Braxton was 1-1, Krenzel was 2-1, Steve Belasari was also 0-2, and Stanley Jackson 0-1. The winners are, Justin 2-0, Haskins 1-0, JT 4-0, Pryor 2-0, Boeckman 1-0, Troy 3-0, Germaine 1-0 (I think Germaine might have started the 1996 game (a loss), not 100% sure, but it is beyond your 25 year threshold.
Any time you give a man something he doesn't earn, you cheapen him. Our kids earn what they get, and that includes respect - Woody Hayes
We all let ourselves get a little hopeful but I think we also knew this was where it was heading.
Best of luck CJ!
Proudly dispensing unbridled arrogance since 1983.
Ready for some competition. Excited to see what McCord and Brown are made of. Let’s go!
Philadelphia born, Buckeye raised, alumni by choice.
Thank you for everything. We all look forward to watching you play for many more years. Go kick some butt!
CJ we hardly knew ye. Best of luck in the pros, you balled out in your last game
Number 11, huh?
Good luck to Stroud. Now we can concentrate on McCord v Brown.
Stay gold, Ponyboy.
Sounds like a Supreme Court case.
SalemBuckeye
Trust that there will be dissenting opinions, one way or another.
You used the word “court” and I thought, oh no you opened a can of worms..three posts later
Brown v. McCord of Education
Thanks for giving it everything you had
OH...
He's been through a hell of a ride as a Buckeye. The last Buckeye memory we'll have of him is scorching Georgia's vaunted defense. Good luck CJ and we know you'll make us proud in the league.
Let's hope Holtmann is next to be heading out of Columbus
"We didn't play with enough force tonight"
Anyone else tired of this act?
Love it or leave it!
Fans like you need to root for another team
TTUN SUCKS!
^^^fans like this are why loser Holtmann is still around
I don't always finish my sentences but when I do
Good luck young man! Thank you for all you did!
Class of 2001 - classless since then.
Never felt like he would return even with NIL, so not surprised. I wish him luck and hopefully he has great success in the NFL.
JWilly3
It’s $35m vs $3m. NIL was never going to lure him back.
Best of luck to him! Now what the hell are Brian Schott and other NIL folks tweeting eyeball emojis for today?
Absolutely nothing
Stay gold, Ponyboy.
Ncaa gave some dude an 8th year of eligibility.
Justice delayed is justice denied....#FTP
He’s going to immediately start his residency at the OSU medical center
When telling the truth becomes a revolutionary concept, it’s wise to join the revolution
His big news was that he's having a baby girl
We now resume our regularly scheduled programming
congrats and appreciation to #7!
Here's hoping he has a long, healthy and successful NFL career.
At least he won't get drafted by the Bears. That's a huge plus.
This was what we all expected. It was fun to dream for a couple days though. Go be great, CJ!
Not all, there were enough to create 2+ threads on the matter with a fair number saying it was 50/50. People can talk themselves into believing anything.
I didn't think there was any way in hell he was staying. But then as the days started ticking by, I had to ask myself, "Self, why is CJ waiting until the last minute?" I still don't know why he waited so long? Maybe someone can enlighten me?
As you get older, three things happen: The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two.
look at me…
Good luck CJ
Thank you, CJ! Buckeye Nation is grateful for you and excited to watch you thrive in the NFL.
You win with people.
And so forth...
9 Units Strong!
Best of luck and thank you to CJ!
Best arm in the draft.
His performance against Georgia will always be remembered. Wish he had the opportunity to play with an elite D like Fields did in '19. Oh well.
Best of luck to CJ! Hope he is successful at the next level.
“If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.”
-Jack Handey
True that, but for me it will be his Rose Bowl performance v.
USCUTAH that will stick out.I am not very smart, but I recognize that I'm not very smart. --- W.W. Hayes
Chic put Ohio State football on the map. --- Archie Griffin
Stroud didn’t play USC - he he did make Utah look like an Alex Grinch defense.
Thusly corrected. Guess my Sexagenarian memory ain't so good after all. ;-)
Thanks, MM.
I am not very smart, but I recognize that I'm not very smart. --- W.W. Hayes
Chic put Ohio State football on the map. --- Archie Griffin
I'm with you on that one, GTH. It's odd, seems like saying you're a SEXagenarian should have a positive connotation, lol.
If you have two people that agree on everything, that only means one of them is not thinking at all.
I'm not a dirty old man. I'm a sexy senior citizen. In my mind, anyway.
We're slip slidin' away, Oldebucke.
I am not very smart, but I recognize that I'm not very smart. --- W.W. Hayes
Chic put Ohio State football on the map. --- Archie Griffin
.....but hangin on!!!!!!!!!
If you have two people that agree on everything, that only means one of them is not thinking at all.
Both were certainly memorable. Stroud is such a great passer. Some of his throws are simply remarkable- NFL quality stuff, for sure.
“If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.”
-Jack Handey
Wishing CJ the best. Thanks for the Buckeye memories!
Now go walk The Road Less Traveled.
Go Bucks. Next Man Up.
I am not very smart, but I recognize that I'm not very smart. --- W.W. Hayes
Chic put Ohio State football on the map. --- Archie Griffin
Good luck CJ, and thank you. Go kick some ass just not against my Bengals!
How big would the red banner header had been if CJ announced he was coming back to Ohio State?
Go be GREAT CJ! Thank you for all you did!
RBH
Best of luck, and thank you for everything!
Never tell me the odds!
Stay healthy...continue to be a force both on and off the field...always a buckeye.
klusewski
Best of luck, CJ. I hope he has a great career AND finds a good landing spot where they fully invest in his growth and don't destroy him like the Bears are doing with Justin. He honestly would've been out of his mind to come back and risk injury. I'm actually shocked that so many people thought he would come back and take more classes, midterms, finals, etc. He did the right thing for his future and his family, and he'll get at least $30 million guaranteed with a nice signing bonus.
Let the QB competition begin for Kyle and Devin. 3 new OL and a new QB. This will be a very interesting year.
BOATS and HOES.
Thank you for everything. Always a Buckeye!!
Negativity is a choice I seldom make. Everything has a positive spin. Sometimes you simply have to look a little harder
This is a big boom! For him, and the future of the program.
#walkaway
That’s the smart money move. Best wishes to him. Next man up! Go Bucks!
Players have to make plays.
Obvious decision is obvious.
I want a fall Saturday in Ohio Stadium..
Happy for CJ. Bummed for myself. LOL
I expect CJ to do very well in the NFL.
Thank you, CJ and best of luck in the NFL. I'd pick you #1 overall but I'm a bit biased!
Kill ‘em CJ! Best wishes and thanks for the memories.
Fair thee well, brave voyager. Go forward with Buckeye Nation’s gratitude and thanks.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
The most talented passer I've ever seen in college football. Wish him the best.
SalemBuckeye
I don't know if I'd go that far, but he was darn good.
Settles that. Good luck CJ. Hell of a QB.
I know there's a game Saturday, and my ass will be there.
I Believe In Ohio State.
One of my favorite players of all time, and I'll remember the Georgia game as one of the best games played by a QB at OSU. It was incredible
The right (and expected) decision. Wish him the best of luck. He leaves a conflicted legacy here. Would have loved another year but being considered the #1 or #2 QB in the draft makes this all a no brainer. Next man up!
"The Edge is where average stops and elite begins"
Y'all really let Zach Smith and a bunch of other twitter charlatans convince you that he was coming back lol. We live in wild times.
I remember ZS saying it was silly to think he’d return.
I think I saw about 1 out of every 100 people think there was any serious chance he would come back so not sure who you're referencing.
Let the McCord vs Brown thread wars begin
Dear god please, no, someone save us
In all fairness those threads should be pretty short:
"Kyle McCord handful of live action snaps" vs "Devin Brown's even fewer handful of snaps"
AKA the Horseshoe, the Shoe, and the House That Harley Built
You would think, but no, they will have 200 comments and will drag on until September and then threads will start popping up that Ryan Day picked the wrong starter.
It's 2023 and you're still calling him JTT?
Here's hoping we don't have a presumptive favorite going into the spring. McCord has more playing time and a start under his belt, but if I'm Day, I let them both know going in that they're going to have to earn it from scratch.
I aim to misbehave.
I'M SHOCKED, SHOCKED I TELL YOU! No, really....
My aim, then, is to whip the Weasels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom. - William Tecumseh Sherman (with apologies)
The obvious most likely result, but with the new flavor NIL added it made for an interesting and diverting conversation for a few days.
Best of luck CJ, looking forward to seeing where your career takes you. Thanks for gracing us with some of the best passes we’ve ever seen in the Scarlet and Gray.
Most talented passer I’ve seen at OSU. Put up incredible stats and played really well in 2 bowl games. However, he missed on every opportunity to be a Buckeye legend (0 titles, 0-2 vs Michigan, 0 Heismans). Whether the losses were on him or not, Buckeye legends beat Michigan and win championships.
It’s funny though, because I fully expect him to have the best NFL career of any OSU QB.
He will 100% be the best pro-tOSU QB of all time. But for the reasons stated above, his Buckeye career will be (rightfully so) labeled as stats but with no substance and he'll never rank as the best Buckeye QB because of it (tho certainly one of the most talented), but if he's okay with that, then so am I.
It will be interesting. Stroud was the most accurate that I've seen and threw into pea sized windows at times. He also moved around the pocket well and was accurate on the run. Listening to the talking heads they confused his unwillingness to scramble with lack of mobility. Yes, he would not take the open yardage when offered but he was very good at moving around the Los and finding receivers downfield.
SalemBuckeye
The only constant in life is change. Thank you, CJ. Wishing you the best in your NFL journey.
Good for him. That being said I'm going to feel bad for him if the Texans draft him. His agent should do everything he can to make sure that doesn't happen.
11 Strong.
The "Texans" is he who's name shall not be spoken.
SalemBuckeye
Damn! Figured he would want to come back and beat Michigan next year. Oh well. Good luck CJ!
Good luck CJ. Tear up the league
When telling the truth becomes a revolutionary concept, it’s wise to join the revolution
Best of luck CJ. Wish we had fewer what-ifs from your time in Columbus, hopefully, you get a ring in the NFL.
Happy for.him and like him but..CRAPPPPPP!!!
Good luck young man !! You left THE with the best game of your career.
Ohio State Football isnt a matter of life or death,its much more serious than that.
Want him to ball out in the NFL hopefully he lands with a good team with some talent around him.
Buckeye4life
Now let’s see who starts and who transfers Good luck CJ
Doug
The only way you see a transfer is if Brown wins the job. McCord could be a 1 and done.
Good luck, young man! Hoping and praying for the best in the next stage of your journey. Thanks for the memories, CJ! Buckeye 4 Life
Win, Lose, or Tie...I'm a Buckeye until I die!
Best of luck, CJ. Go Bucks!
Well best wishes and at the same time we open the next chapter in Buckeye offense with a new QB,and OC. Let's what happens now. Go Buckeyes!!!
Mark May is a mental midget
Amazing arm talent. Look forward to seeing him play for the Browns someday ;-)
vacuuming sucks
I am wishing him the best of everything for his entire career. Hopefully he finds both success and happiness. I would absolutely love it if he went to my MN. Viking team but it's entirely unlikely.
Please no, Maestro. Every Brown's QB has never panned out.
JI row end 78
He can change that. He doesn't suck like all the others.
vacuuming sucks
How would the Browns have a shot at him? They don't have a first round pick thanks to a certain ill-advised trade they made last year.
11 Strong.
Though growing up a Brown's fan, am now on the Bengals bandwagon, as long as Burrow playing.
JI row end 78
I’m shocked /S
Thank you CJ! God bless you on this next step in your journey. You were (and are!) an awesome representative of Ohio State! Very thankful for you these past three seasons, esp. the last two years.
B Buehler
Thanks for what you’ve done for OSU CJ - hats off to your Buckeye career. Hoping you get drafted by the “right” NFL Team.
Always try to look for the positive ........... in the midst of a crisis !!
Buckeye for life indeed, CJ! We fans were fortunate to get to watch you play for our team. Go tear up the League!
Thanks for the memories, CJ.
I'll be rooting big time for you no matter where you land.
OH-IO Goodbye Columbus.
Congrats CJ!!
Good luck in the NFL and hope you don't wind up with a shitty organization.
As for anyone who actually thought he was going to come back for an NIL deal is crazy. 30 million dollar contract and in the NFL vs 3-5 million dollar NIL deal to come back and risk injury / be in a tougher and deeper QB class next year. NOPE.
I said basically the same thing and a handful of homers got their feelings hurt and downvoted me LOL. People make me laugh.
CJ leaving for the NFL was the obvious decision. You don't turn down that kind of money. The reason why we didn't win any championships with him as our QB was because our defense was a disaster. Now that 3 of our OL were leaving too, he would've been insane to come back.
BOATS and HOES.
Get used to it. If you say anything that isn't a homer take you will have people DV you into oblivion. I was DV'd into a timeout this past weekend because I mentioned USC was illegally contact Marvin about a transfer and somehow people jumped to the conclusion that i was intimating Marvin was leaving for USC even though i stated several times in those posts that I don't think Marvin was leaving but that USC openly tampering with players not in the portal is a huge issue. Something the NCAA is just flat out ignoring too. But that's how the herd mentality works here. I got DV'd for saying something I actually didn't say it's fascinating.
Also CJ didn't win more not because of a bad defense he didn't win more because he didn't elevate against equally talented teams. The defense didn't cause him to not score in the 4th quarter of the UGA game. Defense didn't cause him to only generate 3 points in the second half vs TTUN. Defense didn't cause him to put up only 27 at home vs Oregon. He's a great arm talent but he doesn't elevate the team as a QB. Love him but there's issues. Also the 3 OL being replaced is interesting for the QB competition next season.
Love the last sentence of his statement. Good luck, CJ. Will be rooting for you on Sundays. GO BUCKS!
Next man up.
Congrats! Buckeyes have been spoiled at QB. Not much faith in McCord but hopefully he starts playing like a starter. I have a feeling Brown wins it.
Yogi
I have no idea what McCord did to have a large segment of our fanbase turn on him, but it’s dumb.
Thank you CJ!
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For selfish reasons I wanted him to stay, but it would have been the wrong decision as a top 10 pick. I look forward to you tearing up the league CJ!
Go Buckeyes!
Knowledge isn't free, you have to pay attention
Best of luck, CJ, and thanks for being a Buckeye! Go kill it in the NFL!!
Bucks fans in Mass
I sadly bought into the hype! (Fell for it again, dang it)
I hate being gullible.
Anyone have a bridge for sale?
Thebutcher IV
CJ - great Buckeye, better man! Thanks for representing so well - best of luck in the NFL!! Go Bucks!!
You always want to put the best team on the field but I suppose if I'm looking for some kind of silver lining, at least we won't have to face the added pressure of being penciled in as the favorite. It's bad enough trying to play perfect from week to week in everyone else's championship game. We historically seem to play better as the perceived underdog than the heavy favorite. Still would have rather taken our chances though...
Who is this Rorschach guy and why does he paint so many pictures of my parents fighting?
He was the best QB in the CFP. Good luck Mr Stroud!
Watch Lamar walk out of Baltimore, and the ratbirds, somehow find a way to move up and draft Stroud.
If that would happen, we could have had:
Joe Burrow v Haskins v Stroud.
Thank you CJ for everything, but Utah and Georgia will always be in our hearts and memories.
Veni, Vidi, Vici. I came, I saw, I conquered.
The Buckeye Way
Now, he can be very well paid for the privilege of fans questioning his courage and intelligence
The most "loud mouth, disrespect" poster on 11W.
He wasn't deciding anything. Just had to build up some final drama. It was the smart decision though. Best of luck to him
"Love my State, hate the football"
Best of luck to CJ. I look forward to cheering him on as he leads some other NFL team making much smarter choices at the QB position than my Browns. Which would be literally any other NFL team other than the Browns.
Round on the ends and "HI" in the middle. O-HI-O.
Good deal, good luck to CJ. He will have a good NFL career, I will be watching him on Sundays to see how he continues to progress.
CBus love
Best wishes, CJ. Thank you for pouring your heart and talents into every Buckeye game!
Mothing like a declaration from a great kid to get the millions he deserves to make a few idiot commenters come out...this fan base of ours is really disappointing at times.
Faster, tougher, and more violent...
Out of like 130 comments there are like 5 negative one's. Why focus on those at all and why take the 5 negative comments to condemn the entire fanbase when it's clearly just an extremely small minority of idiots?
I said "few", which implies three or four...and where did I condemn the entire fanbase? All I said was is that it is disappointing at times--wouldn't you agree?
Faster, tougher, and more violent...
By only pointing them out you're essentially condemning all of us. Just ignore them. It's not that hard. They're idiots and the more they continue to make comments like that the more they prove it.
11 Strong.
Here is where you condemned the fan base:
this fan base of ours is really disappointing at times
and I'll ask you again, Joey5, wouldn't you agree?
Faster, tougher, and more violent...
No, because the idiots who constantly say dumb and negative things I do not consider part of the Buckeye fanbase. I consider them losers who pretend they're Buckeye fans for some reason.
The fact that you think those assholes represent all of us is a problem in and of itself. Most of us who actually have common sense can't stand them even being here at all.
11 Strong.
Damnit, Pepsi....
Great QB. Great Buckeye. Great citizen. Thanks for the memories. Please come back and graduate, if you haven’t already.
“Being average means you are as close to the bottom as you are to the top.” John Wooden
There was a thin strand of hope in my mind that said he'd come back for one final year. However, it was pretty ordained that he'd opt out for the NFL! That is why the elite athletes come to schools like Ohio State! Congrats CJ and go rip it up young man!!! You are a class act every second of the day both on and off the field! I will be a CJ fan no matter where he goes!
The best thing about Pastafarianism? It is not only acceptable, but advisable, to be heavily sauced
Good luck Kid. I hope you get over the hump at the next level.
I Hate Michigan.
Time to make the big money. Go get them young man.
He's already making big money. He said around Christmas time that the best gift he's ever given was buying his mother a house. That whole NIL issue is another discussion for another day though.
Just his signing bonus will dwarf NIL money.
For all the TDs and countless perfect passes CJ Stroud made in his time in Columbus, he will never be looked upon with the love or held in the same esteem as a Cardale Jones or Craig Krenzel in my eyes.
- Bobby Boucher is the best Foosball QB since Joe Mantegna -
Well obviously quarterbacks that led us to National Championships are held in higher esteem than pretty much everyone. Those guys benefited from playing with awesome defenses and unfortunately Stroud did not get that opportunity. He certainly had his share of special moments though.
When it's all said and done, Stroud has a chance to have the most successful NFL career of any Ohio State QB in our history. Journeyman Mike Tomczak's passing numbers, accumulated in a 14 year career spent mostly as a backup wouldn't be too difficult a bar to surpass statistically, other than the longevity part. It would be difficult to see Stroud surviving even close to 14 seasons, but worst case scenario he'd only need to have 6-7 productive years as a Starter to top Tomczak's 16,000 yds and 88 TD career totals. Not sure I can say I feel as strongly about Justin Fields' chances of getting there as I do Stroud.
- Bobby Boucher is the best Foosball QB since Joe Mantegna -
Somehow I forgot about Joe Burrow. I guess it's because he won a Heisman and National Title in the SEC for LSU. I try to forget things like that the best I can. He's the odds on favorite right now and way ahead of schedule to easily have the best NFL career of any of our former QBs.
- Bobby Boucher is the best Foosball QB since Joe Mantegna -
All the best to CJ in the league and in life!
BUCKEYE FOR LIFE!
Best Wishes CJ!
Sad when a dude can throw for 8100 yards and 85 TDs in two years and still not be enough for some fans
Whose college career was better Matthew Stafford of Stetson Bennett? Craig Krenzel or Joe Germaine?
Joe Germaine got an extremely raw deal at Ohio State. The difference between him being a 3rd Rd pick and a potential 1st Rounder was the fact that Cooper forced him into that damn QB platoon with mediocre Stanley Jackson for two years. Germaine was a fantastic QB in '98 (a year we should've been competing for a Natty if the meltdown against Sparty doesn't happen) and arguably much more talented than Krenzel ever was (though obviously Krenzel carved out a legendary career for himself here).
11 Strong.
Bennett has better stats than Stafford so half your argument fails right away. What if Stroud puts up worse numbers than he had, think we would be in a better place than we are?
I'll trade half of those stats for wins against Michigan, and don't give me the "but muh defense" argument. Scoring 27 points or less in big games is almost never going to get the job done. Offense sucked balls in those games and he was the leader of those offenses.
Mods on this site are so fragile. They'll censor comments that don't even break any rules and ban you for calling them out on it.
Best of luck young man!
I believe he will not be the first quarterback drafted, but he has all the tools to be the best of the bunch this year. He'll be a winner wherever he ends up.
I just wish he would have gotten a W over TTUN.
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." -- Woody Hayes
Two things: I don't think it's a done deal that McCord will automatically be the starter. Devin Brown throws a really good and accurate ball.
Second: I'm thinking CJ Stroud will have a horseshoe on the side of his helmet come September and will be throwing to Paris Campbell. He's gonna do great!!! JMHO.
Enter the McCord era. Brown could take advantage of any deficiencies. It appears McCord is a lock to reunite with his old high school teammate marvelous Marv in what could be Coach Day’s capstone year as Ohio State’s HC. Phil Collins- I can Feel it coming in the air tonight begins to play.
Long live the brotherhood
I am Jack's complete lack of surprise.
I love Big Brother, and the 11W commenting policy.
Good luck in the NFL. Thank you for the memories, CJ!
Go Bucks!
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."
Woody Hayes
There’s nothing left in Columbus for CJ. He had his shots and it didn’t work out. Time to go get paid. Thanks for a memorable Rose Bowl and a tremendous effort against UGA.
Enjoyed watching CJ. He put this years team on his back. He does have a B10 Championship ring, a Rose Bowl win, two Heisman appearances, a part of two CFP teams and part of a team that beat Mich worse than any other OSU team…made them not even want to play The Game. that’s a good career
Great career and good luck CJ!
Its a shame Big 12 Ryan Day couldnt give him a chance at a Natty by finding a decent enough defense.
Here's to recognition of a tremendous career and hoping that transfers into the NFL! I, for one, will not post anything negative or 'less than' about TOSU on this post because I don't get down like that. Here's also to hoping you don't get down like that. Killin' it Buckeye 'fans'!
Einhorn is Brutus?
A big :Thank You" for CJ for his exceptional play, and more importantly, for being the kind of young man he is. His humility and arm talent are unique. Best wishes to CJ as he pursues hus career at the next level;. Go Bucks!
Hope he lands at a solid organization. Good luck young Coleridge
Good luck CJ! All the best to you and your family!
"You ever hear of the saying "you run into an asshole in the morning, you ran into an asshole; you run into assholes all day, you're the asshole." - Raylan Givens
Good luck in the NFL CJ. Fields is already putting the OSU QB curse to rest, now you can bury it.