Fiesta Bowl Game Thread: #2 Ohio St (13-0) vs #3 Clemson (13-0) (ESPN 8PM EST)

[Orange defense]

No one can tell me that Dabo hasn’t talked to this team, and changed their intensity. Wow!!

 

[zeppelin128]

I have noticed that the best refs are from the non power 5 leagues

Less mob cash floating around.

 

[joevol33]

See that ref pull the paper out? He forget who he's supposed to throw flags on

 

[volinbham]

I have a hard time believing Fields only threw 1 INT all season before today. He has had more than a few dangerous throws.

it's all relative to competition - Penn St was supposed to have a top 10 defense but OSU, Minnesota and Memphis (at least) all put up big numbers against them.

I gotta wonder what the defensive backfield skill of the Big 10 is compared to other leagues

 

[Lawrence Wright]

If that was a catch, so was Gaffney's.

Gaffney held onto the ball for three steps before droppi...err...scoring the game winning TD?

 

[amaralfan1]

Did Fowler just report a violation? How is it ok by the NCAA for Lebron to give the entire Buckeyes team expensive headphones?

I had the same thought. Do the players have to pay a tax on receiving them?

 

[alaVOL]

Have to give credit, OSU isn't giving in.

 

[golfballs]

No one can tell me that Dabo hasn’t talked to this team, and changed their intensity. Wow!!

A big reason for his success. He’s a great motivator

 

[VOLNPA]

it's all relative to competition - Penn St was supposed to have a top 10 defense but OSU, Minnesota and Memphis (at least) all put up big numbers against them.

I gotta wonder what the defensive backfield skill of the Big 10 is compared to other leagues

Penn State's secondary is clearly their weakness. Has been all year.

 

[volfanhill]

LSU will beat whoever wins by 30 points

Much better D by both these teams. OSU has a amazing line. Clemson has amazing corners.

 

[GVol1966]

LSU will beat whoever wins by 30 points

B##l short

 

[volinbham]

A big reason for his success. He’s a great motivator

they are the most disrespected team in the history of disrespect

 

[GreyWolf1129]

Said earlier, first one to 27 wins.

Officiating has not been CFP playoff caliber. Being that this is an SEC crew, I'm not surprised. We might have the best teams, but our officials can be bush league at times.

 

[volfanhill]

A big reason for his success. He’s a great motivator

CEO coach like Saban and O. That’s why I don’t like how much CJP is involved in the D or Kiffin in the O.

 

[volinbham]

Penn State's secondary is clearly their weakness. Has been all year.

where in PA you at? I'm originally from Pittsburgh area (born in McKeesport)

 

[Orange defense]

A big reason for his success. He’s a great motivator

Yep, he has, and his players respond.

 

[BUBear]

tOSU coach and fans whine a lot.

 

[VOLNPA]

where in PA you at? I'm originally from Pittsburgh area (born in McKeesport)

Sharon

 

[hUTch2002]

I had the same thought. Do the players have to pay a tax on receiving them?

Probably not. There’s a pretty big exemption on gifts and usually the tax liability is actually on the giver.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

LSU will beat whoever wins by 30 points

Don’t underestimate the teams playing tonight. Burrows and the receivers can be stopped by an athletic defense that plays aggressive. Look at what the Seahawks did to Manning and the Broncos. This ain’t your Sooners defense.

 

[volinbham]

Said earlier, first one to 27 wins.

Officiating has not been CFP playoff caliber. Being that this is an SEC crew, I'm not surprised. We might have the best teams, but our officials can be bush league at times.

Honestly, I'm not sure who does the booth review but the crew on the field hasn't made the controversial calls

 

[amaralfan1]

Sharon

My sister lives in Transfer. Half way between Sharon and Greenville.

 

[Orange_Crush]

he didn't grasp it by the crown...

 

[VolGirl1126]

Chase Young is not making himself any money tonight.

I have seen them a few times and haven't seen anything from him .

 

[BigOrangeAl 1979]

Fields leads a game winning drive my prediction