Defense Klap Klap And Other Musings

[Snaggletiger]

Since it's Friday and just before Christmas and no one is answering the phone....in other words, don't feel like working....I was taking a look at some defensive stats for some teams and trying to get a feel for who might do what in the playoffs. 

In total team defense, the 4 playoff teams ranked:

Bama:  11
Ohio State:  15
FSU:  51
Oregon (TJSF): 81

Our CEJ led Tigers were 59th

To me, Oregon (TJSF) is the wildcard in this whole thing, or better yet, the greatest unknown.  I still have the impression of them being the wide open team that beats up on shitty competition, but hits the wall when they finally face a complete team with size and speed on D.  However, to their credit, they faced two top 10 defenses in Stanford #5 and Meatchicken Steak #7 and handled their business to the tune of hanging 42 on both.  After that, they didn't face a defense that ranked higher than 68th and the average rank was 90th.  And oh by the way, that lambasting of Arizona in the PAC 12 CG....the Mildcats have the 102nd ranked D. 

FSU has struggled all year long.  But they've yet to go down like Monica Lewinski.  They seem to play to the level of competition but have the ability to turn it on at the right time.  Cap'n Crablegs will look like roadkill (When he has $$$ on the game) but when he kicks it in, he's unstoppable.  He makes all the throws.  I don't think Oregon's D will be much of a test.  This thing could be 45-40.   

Bama had a mixed bag (Krystals) of results.  They faced much tougher D's overall, beating up on two of them, Go Gatah #9 and Mizzou #23.  Otherwise, it was a struggle for the most part against the top D's.  They scored:

#8 LSU:  20 in OT
#13 Ole Miss:  17 in a loss
#24 Arky:  14
#34 UT: 34

Ohio State has the #15 overall defense.  The key for them will obviously be the performance of the third string QB.  What a way to start your career. First two starts are in the Big 10 CG and the Sugar Bowl.  I think OSU can handle the running game but can they or anyone, really stop Cooper?  Overall, I give the Buckeyes a much better chance than most "experts" I've been hearing. This one should be at the opposite end of the spectrum from FSU/Oregon (TJSF)  Probably a 20-17 count.

What say you?

[jmar]

I like both games within ten and FSU beating Alabama in the finale. Shocking yes?

[Snaggletiger]

Any of the 4 winning it wouldn't surprise me at all.  Maybe OSU is the longest shot in my book because of the QB.  But I don't think there's that much of a talent gap between OSU and Bama anymore.  Burrbin Cryer has recruited $$$ his ass off.

[WiregrassTiger]

I would be shocked, yes I say SHOCKED, if Ohio State wins. Any of the others, no.

[jmar]

Any of the 4 winning it wouldn't surprise me at all.  Maybe OSU is the longest shot in my book because of the QB.  But I don't think there's that much of a talent gap between OSU and Bama anymore.  Burrbin Cryer has recruited $$$ his ass off.

I figured out the secret to FSU's success. Jaboo is a zombie and zombie's can't be beaten.

[Townhallsavoy]

Here's what goes down:

Alabama vs. Ohio State

Ohio State starts strong.  Holds Bama's first drive to a punt.  Drives down the field and scores a touchdown.  Bama then gets the ball back and after Amari Cooper makes one nice play, Bama kicks a field goal.  Surprisingly, they make it.  Ohio State gets the ball back and hits a bomb for 60+.  14-3.  Bama gets the ball again.  Punts.  Three and out.  It's a fucking party for everyone not in Crimson. 

Ohio State gets the ball back with a chance to start the final nail in the coffin.  Ohp!  QB got too cocky.  Tried to scramble and takes a direct hit to the head from Trey DePriest.  Not really a big hit, but the Bama fanbase in New Orleans goes "ooooohhhhh!" like they do every time they make a tackle.  QB looks a little wobbly and comes out.  Seems okay on the sidelines, but in this day and age, the UAB-trained physician shuts him down.  Ohio State's fourth string QB - a white kid named Elliot from Akron that isn't listed on the roster - enters the game.  Final score: 38-14 Alabama.  Alabama points back to Amari Cooper's one nice play and says, "We were probably going to win anyway.

Oregon-Florida State

Florida State jumps up early much to everyone's surprise.  Winston gets three touchdowns in the first half as the Seminole receivers take advantage of Oregon's CB injury.  Score is 24-7 at the half.  Winston talks lots of shit.  Mariota gives rallying speech on sideline before the team goes to the huddle.  Has coaching staff perform a Haka.  Whole stadium gets inspired.  As they go in to talk x's and o's, the fans of both sides do the Haka. 

Mariota comes out and leads the Ducks to victory.  25-24.  A two-point conversion with no time left on the clock sends Jimbo home and Winston punches him, so Jimbo goes home with a black eye too. 

Mariota runs the perimeter of the field slapping hands with every fan.  An angry FSU fan throws a baby at him, but Mariota catches the baby as if his hands were pillows and in one swift motion, tosses the baby at an attractive couple who have been on the adoption list for four years.  A faint "Whoa Nelly!" is heard from Keith Jackson from afar.

Alabama vs. Oregon - Championship Game

The hype, the storylines, this is what it's all been leading up to.  The old traditional powerhouse against the Mighty Ducks.  Who will reign supreme?

The game goes as everyone hopes it doesn't go.  Alabama drives down the field and Yeldon scores a touchdown.  Then Oregon is held three and out.  Alabama hits Amari Cooper for a 99 yard touchdown pass.  Then Oregon throws an interception.  Derrick Henry runs through wide open holds thanks to yanked-on jerseys and takes the ensuing play for a touchdown.

At the start of the 2nd quarter, Oregon gets a drive going.  Mariota takes off on a scramble and the ball just drops from his hands.  He had two hands on it - no, two forearms death gripping the ball.  No way anyone could knock it free.  But the air does.  It just drops.  No Oregon player notices.  Not even Mariota.  They keep running towards the endzone.  Landon Collins picks the ball up and high steps it for a touchdown.  Refs high step with him.

By halftime, you don't know what's happening.  You've changed the channel.  You peruse the Guide on your screen looking for any leftover Christmas movies.  You wonder if you watched enough Christmas movies.  You tell yourself, "Next year, I'm going to watch more Christmas movies." 

[Buzz Killington]

You copied this from the 2009, 2011 and 2012 scripts

[jmar]

You copied this from the 2009, 2011 and 2012 scripts

That's grounds for expulsion.

[Godfather]

Here's how I like for it to happen:
Bammer beats OSU
Oregon beats FSU

Oregon beats bammer


Here's what will happen:

Bama gonna win it all again. 

FML

[Snaggletiger]

Here's how I like for it to happen:
Bammer beats OSU
Oregon beats FSU

Oregon beats bammer


Here's what will happen:

Bama gonna win it all again. 

FML

Do. Not. Like.

[Godfather]

Do. Not. Like.

I don't want bama to beat OSU either, sorry shouldn't have used the term like.  I just don't see OSU beating them at all, in any scenario. My point was bammer getting beat.

In reality what I would LOVE is for the stadium to collapse in that game.

[Snaggletiger]

I don't want bama to beat OSU either, sorry shouldn't have used the term like.  I just don't see OSU beating them at all, in any scenario. My point was bammer getting beat.

In reality what I would LOVE is for the stadium to collapse in that game.

I just liked your post.

[dallaswareagle]

I don't want bama to beat OSU either, sorry shouldn't have used the term like.  I just don't see OSU beating them at all, in any scenario. My point was bammer getting beat.

In reality what I would LOVE is for the stadium to collapse in that game.

I am thinking them or OSU never even getting there.