Don’t be angry. Be honest. (I’m encouraged)

[LittleVol]

You bought into the hype of this game.
Most fans would, but OSU was the only team we’ve played all year that pure talent advantage and coaching advantage. UGA is not as talented as this Ohio State team.
The talent on that OSU team- should not have lost twice this season. The feeling I had watching that game was similar to Nebraska 1997 vs Tennessee.

WHAT DID YOU ALL ACTUALLY EXPECT TO HAPPEN?

That game was lost before it started.
They knew how to stop our schedule (same as Georgia). Except unlike Georgia- Ohio State has the best WR in college football. An All -SEC Rb that is now part of a 1-2 punch for the Buckeyes.
They were clearly more talented and better prepared.

Solution- play the younger more talented guys sooner and bring new blood into the offensive room of coaches.

Just to be clear- Keenan Pili could have been healthy. Cam Seldon could have lived up to his talent. Mike Matthew’s could have been used much more and none of that would have changed the outcome tonight imo.
Ohio State still hasn’t played their A-Game and we were never a threat to them. And we’ve got some good talent- but we need more.

Ohio States starters were better and their bench was as well.

It was good for them to actually play a legitimately more talented team that was motivated.

I’m not saying anyone is stupid for being upset…
Or feels like our coaches aren’t good enough.
I’m just being honest in that Ohio State has a ton of future NFL players and we never stood a chance if they were motivated.

The seasons over.
- focus on the new class for 2025.
- Transfer Portal
- adding depth to the coaching staff.

I think Tennessee exceeded expectations.
Time for them to rest up and get ready for Winter S&C.

 

[DaddyChad]

I don’t even know what to say. They were just better at almost every position. Maybe a push on Dline; better at RB if Sampson is healthy. That’s it though.

 

[Gandalf]

Tonight every single thing was in OSUs favor. The venue, the weather, injuries, our freshmen QB, the refs, the talent gap. even every bounce in punts and kickoffs. We had almost every break go to them all night. Day was fighting for his job and OSU was fighting against the shame of losing to Michigan.

What pissed me off was I didn’t see the tenacious fight from our players. Except Nico. You can’t be more talented but you certainly can give more effort. Our fans deserved better. We did our part.

Still, for all that, we over achieved for the year. A playoff spot was hardly a dream in August. Heupel has us going in the right direction and I think given time he can get us a trophy.

 

[DaddyChad]

Tonight every single thing was in OSUs favor. The venue, the weather, injuries, our freshmen QB, the refs, the talent gap. even every bounce in punts and kickoffs. We had almost every break go to them all night. Day was fighting for his job and OSU was fighting against the shame of losing to Michigan.

What pissed me off was I didn’t see the tenacious fight from our players. Except Nico. You can’t be more talented but you certainly can give more effort. Our fans deserved better. We did our part.

Still, for all that, we over achieved for the year. A playoff spot was hardly a dream in August. Heupel has us going in the right direction and I think given time he can get us a trophy.

I’m going to tell you I think the refs actually helped us out on some calls. If anything I thought they were biased to us. That said I haven’t watched the game back on tv. Possible I would have a different view then

 

[Gandalf]

I’m going to tell you I think the refs actually helped us out on some calls. If anything I thought they were biased to us. That said I haven’t watched the game back on tv. Possible I would have a different view then

So many uncalled holding and flagrant PIs. Didn’t matter since we sucked but was still glaring.

 

[deatojl]

Tonight every single thing was in OSUs favor. The venue, the weather, injuries, our freshmen QB, the refs, the talent gap. even every bounce in punts and kickoffs. We had almost every break go to them all night. Day was fighting for his job and OSU was fighting against the shame of losing to Michigan.

What pissed me off was I didn’t see the tenacious fight from our players. Except Nico. You can’t be more talented but you certainly can give more effort. Our fans deserved better. We did our part.

Still, for all that, we over achieved for the year. A playoff spot was hardly a dream in August. Heupel has us going in the right direction and I think given time he can get us a trophy.

I felt like Peyton Lewis gave some pretty good effort, as well, but I agree with the assessment.

 

[UTK]

Im happy overall with the current program. However that result? No. In no way should it have been a blown out. Good coaching, our current roster can hang with that OSU team. I knew deep down winning would be tough, but 42 points given up is a joke. Really bad coaching by certain people on staff tonight. No doubt.

 

[UTK]

I felt like Peyton Lewis gave some pretty good effort, as well, but I agree with the assessment.

Nico and Peyton Lewis played hard until the final whistle. No doubt. My two favorite players on the team going into next year easily

 

[bpalmer28]

1 catch each from Squirrel, Brazzell, and Thornton. 0 catches by Matthews. Our QB led the team in carries by 2x. Idk what I expected but that was absolute TRASH. Not one single downfield pass attempt. Like wtf were we even trying to do????

 

[nomads-11]

Thought we had the better QB and good enough RBs. The OL flat out negated any/all advantages, if there were any. This shows up time and time again against Ga, AL, Fla (insert teams you gotta beat to win your conference/playoff). Can't recall ever seeing that many batted balls, much less sacks and hurries in the game tonight. So, for the third year....I have to say FIX the damn OL. #1

 

[adam.vol]

So many uncalled holding and flagrant PIs. Didn’t matter since we sucked but was still glaring.

Yeah, the PI and holding only get called when they want to control the game flow.

John Campbell pulled an Aidoo tonight and shouldn’t have been playing after some of the no blocks he made throughout the game.

Nico has to work on his awareness more than anything. He had tunnel vision as badly I’ve ever seen tonight. Took blind hits from guys he should have seen, stared down receivers, threw into the arms of the pass rushers.. His mobility is great, but that was the only positive I can remember from tonight.

Pass coverage was terrible, as well as the pursuit and tackling.

Im happy overall with the current program. However that result? No. In no way should it have been a blown out. Good coaching, our current roster can hang with that OSU team. I knew deep down winning would be tough, but 42 points given up is a joke. Really bad coaching by certain people on staff tonight. No doubt.

Had we played one of our best games tonight, we could have covered the spread. Minus the second quarter, it was the worst we played all year.

The feeling I had watching that game was similar to Nebraska 1997 vs Tennessee.

Maybe revisit the 97 Nebraska game and compare the talent. We probably had 25-30 guys on that 97 squad who played in the NFL. It was a coaching failure, not unlike tonight. We were not adequately prepared.

 

[livefaith]

Im happy overall with the current program. However that result? No. In no way should it have been a blown out. Good coaching, our current roster can hang with that OSU team. I knew deep down winning would be tough, but 42 points given up is a joke. Really bad coaching by certain people on staff tonight. No doubt.

42? That was 56 had they chose it.

 

[UTK]

42? That was 56 had they chose it.

Doesn’t really matter. The point is it wasn’t close. We crept back in by half time but they came out and shut that down and it was over.

 

[livefaith]

We sure didn't appear prepared. In inspiration or in scheme. It literally looked like one of those late season Homecoming games vs a mid-major.

Good season overall tho. Thank you Srs and those who gave their all. Let's go load up in the portal, weight room and recruiting trail and get better. This reminds me of NE in the 98 Orange Bowl. Somehow, we had a better season the next year!

 

[djwes]

1 catch each from Squirrel, Brazzell, and Thornton. 0 catches by Matthews. Our QB led the team in carries by 2x. Idk what I expected but that was absolute TRASH. Not one single downfield pass attempt. Like wtf were we even trying to do????

Squirrel is a nice fast kid but just too injury prone.

 

[THEONLYTENISEE]

I 100% disagree that UGA isn’t as talented. Completely controlled Texas on the road and at a neutral.

 

[THEONLYTENISEE]

42? That was 56 had they chose it.

Yep. They had plenty of time to tact on more.

 

[FLVOL_79]

Never underestimate the power of being motivated not to get maced on your own home field on national TV like it's a rust belt trailer trash Jerry Springer Xmas special. Ohio was motivated.

 

[Volholic]

Clearly they have more talent but this was a debacle. It was obvious some of our guys phoned it in. There was no fire or heart in our play… outside of a few players—they didn’t look like they wanted to be there.

To me, that’s the worst thing about this because I truly believe that the team that won 10 games could have competed and won this game.

 

[Zues1]

1 catch each from Squirrel, Brazzell, and Thornton. 0 catches by Matthews. Our QB led the team in carries by 2x. Idk what I expected but that was absolute TRASH. Not one single downfield pass attempt. Like wtf were we even trying to do????

Well I recall the one downfield to a wide open WR that Nico missed by 4 feet into the turf

 

[Deebowbear]

Thought we had the better QB and good enough RBs. The OL flat out negated any/all advantages, if there were any. This shows up time and time again against Ga, AL, Fla (insert teams you gotta beat to win your conference/playoff). Can't recall ever seeing that many batted balls, much less sacks and hurries in the game tonight. So, for the third year....I have to say FIX the damn OL. #1

And WRs needs something and I think it’s the coach

 

[Go47]

Honestly . . . I’m not upset . . . Because I expected us to get blown out.

 

[Orangepantsforever]

My heart said we could win the game, my brain said we’d get handled. Not surprised, but disappointed in what seemed like a lack of effort by some. But who knows . Just a game. I’ve seen them get thumped before (‘92 Fiesta, ‘98 Orange, couple of Peach Bowls, etc). Still sucks though.

 

[allvol90]

Osu roster from head to toe was better. Well minus their field goal kicker. We got outplayed and chip kelly took time banks lunch money last night. It sucks to get blown out like that but look at where heupel has brought this program from where he inherited it. OSU could very easily win it all. We have made tremendous strides but we just aren’t there yet unfortunately.

 

[cardvolfan]

You bought into the hype of this game.
Most fans would, but OSU was the only team we’ve played all year that pure talent advantage and coaching advantage. UGA is not as talented as this Ohio State team.
The talent on that OSU team- should not have lost twice this season. The feeling I had watching that game was similar to Nebraska 1997 vs Tennessee.

WHAT DID YOU ALL ACTUALLY EXPECT TO HAPPEN?

That game was lost before it started.
They knew how to stop our schedule (same as Georgia). Except unlike Georgia- Ohio State has the best WR in college football. An All -SEC Rb that is now part of a 1-2 punch for the Buckeyes.
They were clearly more talented and better prepared.

Solution- play the younger more talented guys sooner and bring new blood into the offensive room of coaches.

Just to be clear- Keenan Pili could have been healthy. Cam Seldon could have lived up to his talent. Mike Matthew’s could have been used much more and none of that would have changed the outcome tonight imo.
Ohio State still hasn’t played their A-Game and we were never a threat to them. And we’ve got some good talent- but we need more.

Ohio States starters were better and their bench was as well.

It was good for them to actually play a legitimately more talented team that was motivated.

I’m not saying anyone is stupid for being upset…
Or feels like our coaches aren’t good enough.
I’m just being honest in that Ohio State has a ton of future NFL players and we never stood a chance if they were motivated.

The seasons over.
- focus on the new class for 2025.
- Transfer Portal
- adding depth to the coaching staff.

I think Tennessee exceeded expectations.
Time for them to rest up and get ready for Winter S&C.

Scheme matters, as does coaching. Chip Kelly outclassed Tim Banks by a very large margin.