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The Second Coming of Earle


MEMBER SINCE   December 01, 2019

"It is the game, it is the big game and sometimes people say it is the only game. It lets you walk the main streets of Columbus, Ohio. Or if you lose, you go to the alleys, buddy." - Coach Earle Bruce

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  • SPORTS MOMENT: TIED -
    1. ANY BUCKEYE WIN AGAINST TTUN
    2. The Buckeye Block Party of 1979
    3. "The Game"; Circa 1987 - In Entirety
    4. Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, 2002
    5. Illinois @ Ohio State, 1984
  • COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER: TIED - Mike Tomczak & Keith Byars
  • COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYER: TIED - Aaron Craft and Jerry Lucas
  • NFL TEAM: Cleveland Browns

Recent Activity

Comment 19 Jan 2023

There are a list of things that can qualify as "computer access crimes", and none of them are good.

Among them:

  • Unauthorized access to secure computer systems
  • Engaging in wire-fraudulent activity
  • Engaging in harassment/stalking in a way that is on-going, and persistent
  • Utilizing and/or engaging in sexually deviant material  and/or production of various extra-pornographic activities that are illegal (this needs not be explained any further)
  • Other related activities that intentionally or negligently harm others.

In short?  Stuff you should not be going, but are being done anyway.

Comment 17 Jan 2023

Not at all, regarding the last part.  As I remembered it then, and know it now?  A lot of folks on campus didn't like Art's demeanor.  And we regarded him as someone who had a lot of things put on a platter for him.

The only tarnishes on Stroud now, I think are erased, as he's shown that he has guts, and will put the game on his shoulders.  What many of us critics of Stroud thought was timidness and such, now falls on the play calling, as the very same critics now wonder was it the OC calling (or should I say, HC Day) holding Stroud on a leash.

Of course, the other question now, is probably asking why Day didn't take the leash off Stroud at "The Game".?  That's no longer on Stroud.  I now think, to some degree, that CJ Stroud was hampered a bit, with some further hints at Stroud not being able to go for a critical 4-and-1 against Michigan further bearing proof that Stroud indeed did want to fight now, but wasn't able to..

Comment 16 Jan 2023

To me?  I think that when all is said and done?  He showed critics like myself, that he does indeed have the guts to put the game on his shoulders.

I could loom over what else is to be remembered, but I am fine with that, all things considered.

I think that many of us wanted to know that CJ Stroud had guts and fight within him.  And for now?  He will be remembered as a guy that almost beat Georgia, in spite of a porous defensive secondary.  

That actually showed that he can be a modern day dual-threat that will hopefully do well in the NFL.

Comment 16 Jan 2023

To me?  I think that when all is said and done?  He showed critics like myself, that he does indeed have the guts to put the game on his shoulders.

I could loom over what else is to be remembered, but I am fine with that, all things considered.

I think that many of us wanted to know that CJ Stroud had guts and fight within him.  And for now?  He will be remembered as a guy that almost beat Georgia, in spite of a porous defensive secondary.  

That actually showed that he can be a modern day dual-threat that will hopefully do well in the NFL.

Comment 14 Jan 2023
My memory of Stroud will be a tale of two QBs, with the question of how much of leash he had to wear. I used to think that CJ was timid, and that he had to "read the script" during every down. The Peach Bowl showed me a different thing altogether, so I wonder what could have happened if we had watched him under three different variables: -A willing Ryan Day that would have let the man play loose without a script. -A defensive secondary that would keep the opposing score low enough to not sweat. -Healthy JSN in the mix, along with 90% healthy running back room. I can't be down on Stroud now, because he showed me what he looks like, with the game on the line, against the now 2-time National Champs. Did I wish he'd show that at The Game? Sure, but that's water under the bridge now. What's clear to me, is that whomever takes over as QB1 will need to show the same guts that CJ Stroud did against Georgia. I don't need the best arm. I don't need the best runner. But I do want and need someone who can do both well enough to play with some heroics.
Comment 12 Jan 2023
The draft stock of CJ Stroud increased exponentially after The Peach Bowl. And given that? Smart money chases the First Round. Stroud played some "Hero Ball", to epic proportions, and given where he's at in anticipated draft stock? He's not likely to risk it all for one more year, IMO. Make the money, CJ.
Comment 12 Jan 2023
I've said this yearly now for the past few years. Get ready for the DVs, my dude. But you're absolutely right. We overpaid for this cheerleader in a suit...
Comment 11 Jan 2023
Re: No Respect for Kyle and Devin -- I'm thinking the laymen don't know either QBs talents, and just saw the "garbage time" run plays to close out games. It's a big mistake for the laymen to think that way, but can somewhat understand it, as they don't know any better. I can remember, with Tressel and Meyer, the backups used to be allowed to air it out a little. I haven't seen that with Day's backup QBs, however. Should be exciting times for any of the QBs here this Spring and onward.
Comment 10 Jan 2023

I am beyond angered, for our program.

People say that last year angered our players.  I think this year should anger them further.

The units are not presently nine strong.  Some showed out and balled out, and other areas remain the chinks in the armor.

It remains of great importance that this off season is spent evaluating and adjusting what's wrong with those weaknesses, as they remain glaring.  Yes, there is change in personnel, but really, some of it is approach and philosophy.  Frankly, I am wondering if it's too much vegan-kumbaya, when "Silver Bullets" were always "meat-and-potatoes".  And yeah, I just gave a veiled statement here..This isn't BigXII where you can get away with leaving elements that are defective alone.  This is The Ohio State University, where margins for neglect and error are null.  The secondary (no offense to those playing there) remains porous.

And it is angrily glaring, when one re-watches game-reel for The Peach Bowl.  Georgia should NOT have been hoisting the hardware. It should have been OUR GUYS instead.  And the anger from this should fester.

As for Buckeye support, in terms of NIL?  All of this is something that both HC Day and AD Smith should consider.  That's even if they are taking the NIL issues seriously.  No serious hitters are going to part with their hard-earned money, on incomplete programs, and laisee-faire DCs that don't appear to be publicly taking it seriously. 

That's right, Knowles.  You're not presently worth the 1.9 Million Dollar per annum appraisal.  I don't know if it's the "new age" crap, or the "Don Brown" act, but no one is serious enough to invest in NIL, if you're not serious about fixing what were glaring issues, naming-ly, the secondary.

Comment 07 Jan 2023

Look into his eyes.

That's no primadonna.  That's Clubber Lang right there.  Everything about him indicates that he's a rock star in-waiting.  He loves the atmosphere.  He wants the glory.  And something tells me that he's not afraid of a bullseye on his back.

If what he forged in South Dakota translates in Columbus?  It's going to be a heck of a ride!  I look forward to hearing about his on-campus and training progress.  I also look forward to him losing that "black stripe".

Comment 07 Jan 2023

Okay, so I watched the video...

I don't know what everyone is up in arms about.  On it's face?  It's a fan piece.  And one that shows a different light.

it's not one of the usual tail-gate "super fans", but someone that is related to one of our tight ends.

I figure, okay cool.  Something that humanizes the fandom.

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