Game Thread: The Ohio State University @ Notre Dame

[desert heat]

Ah...I have an idea now.
Holtz stupposedly said, "Ryan Day's teams aren't tough enough to win big games."

i'm sure day sits around and listens to everything holtz says.

 

[PhilSimms11]

i'm sure day sits around and listens to everything holtz says.

Apparently, he did this time. It's possible to listen to everything Holtz says if you have the proper translator.

 

[desert heat]

Apparently, he did this time. It's possible to listen to everything Holtz says if you have the proper translator.

You seem rather bitter. How did OU make out against him? Oh, never mind. lol

 

[PhilSimms11]

You seem rather bitter. How did OU make out against him? Oh, never mind. lol

I believe OU was 1-1 vs Lou Holtz.

 

[desert heat]

I believe OU was 1-1 vs Lou Holtz.

I know of one game he coached against OU, and in a bowl game. Wasn't OU a three touchdown favorite?

 

[PhilSimms11]

I know of one game he coached against OU, and in a bowl game. Wasn't OU a three touchdown favorite?

Yes.
1978 Orange Bowl
Arkansas 31, Oklahoma 6
21-24-point favorites
Holtz suspended 3 starters. They were already heavy underdogs. Both teams were 10-1...both losing to Texas; Arkansas 13-9 and Oklahoma 13-6.

#1 Texas (11-0) got their doors blown off by #5 Notre Dame (10-1) 38-10 in the Cotton Bowl.

That left the door open for OU to finish #1, but they got their asses kicked also. Notre Dame (11-1) was crowned National Champions.

Oh...just think if there had been a playoff.
(1)Texas (11-0) vs (8)Ohio St (9-2)
(4)Michigan (10-1) vs (5)Notre Dame (10-1)

(2)Oklahoma (10-1) vs (7)Penn St (10-1)
(3)Alabama (10-1) vs (6)Arkansas (10-1)

In case anyone is curious...YES, this would've been awesome.

 

[desert heat]

Yes.
1978 Orange Bowl
Arkansas 31, Oklahoma 6
21-24-point favorites
Holtz suspended 3 starters. They were already heavy underdogs. Both teams were 10-1...both losing to Texas; Arkansas 13-9 and Oklahoma 13-6.

#1 Texas (11-0) got their doors blown off by #5 Notre Dame (10-1) 38-10 in the Cotton Bowl.

That left the door open for OU to finish #1, but they got their asses kicked also. Notre Dame (11-1) was crowned National Champions.

Oh...just think if there had been a playoff.
(1)Texas (11-0) vs (8)Ohio St (9-2)
(4)Michigan (10-1) vs (5)Notre Dame (10-1)

(2)Oklahoma (10-1) vs (7)Penn St (10-1)
(3)Alabama (10-1) vs (6)Arkansas (10-1)

In case anyone is curious...YES, this would've been awesome.

That's a famous upset.

Joe Montana and Notre Dame crushing Earl Campbell and Texas is pretty convincing. Back in the days when Notre Dame was able to recruit more freely.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

The best news out of this game besides the final score, is MHJ is good to go. That injury was a sight I want to forget from last season with JSN.

JSN could've played late season. There is no doubt in my mind.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

i'm sure day sits around and listens to everything holtz says.

He did lol

But I love to see it. If I had one criticism of Day it's his passion at times. This is needed for the rest of the year

'I'd like to know where Lou Holtz is': Ryan Day talks Ohio State 'toughness' after ND win

Minutes after Ohio State's 17-14 win against Notre Dame, Ryan Day responded to Lou Holtz.

www.dispatch.com

 

[YankeeRebel]

This was a hell of a game. Hate that we lost and the way that we lost, 10 men in the field last two plays is inexcusable

 

[PIBuckeye]

He did lol

But I love to see it. If I had one criticism of Day it's his passion at times. This is needed for the rest of the year

'I'd like to know where Lou Holtz is': Ryan Day talks Ohio State 'toughness' after ND win

Minutes after Ohio State's 17-14 win against Notre Dame, Ryan Day responded to Lou Holtz.

www.dispatch.com

I’ve never seen Day so animated and fired up before.

 

[PIBuckeye]

This was a hell of a game. Hate that we lost and the way that we lost, 10 men in the field last two plays is inexcusable

I know that was heartbreaking. Been there.
Stadium had to be shell shocked

Didn’t know about they only had 10 on the field. Yikes. On some random 2 quarter it’s not such a big deal but in that situation…. What if…..? Yikes.

 

[dtgold88]

Stupid penalty Fryar. Costly.

For sure the most critical play had we lost.

 

[dtgold88]

That’s a bull shit call but I’ll take it

I thought so, too. Unnecessary but thought you were allowed to jump on a guy to stop him from getting up if play going on.

 

[dtgold88]

Ryan Day with another failed playcall on 4th and 1. This dude just can't figure out the short game. Sadly this play call was predictable and easy for ND to sniff it out.

so easy to say after the call. I'd have gone with the sneak, but do that and fail and it's "why sneak? Once you go under center they know it's coming (and in that case they really do)?"

Same with winning TD.....don't make it and Day gets ripped for the call.

Isn't to say he was blameless. At least a few things I questioned......didn't like saving the TO late and letting 40 seconds run off clock. Didn't like wasting TO before the Egbuka run among others.

 

[dtgold88]

I’ve never seen Day so animated and fired up before.

Unhinged.

Have to say he was right. One bad half all last season really. Yet media, CFB fans and many of our own fans thought overrated, soft, Day needs to go, etc.

 

[dtgold88]

as if they needed lou holtz to fire them up. what did they expect him to say? osu would win?

Said a bit more than just ND would win.

 

[PIBuckeye]

Unhinged.

Have to say he was right. One bad half all last season really. Yet media, CFB fans and many of our own fans thought overrated, soft, Day needs to go, etc.

It would be nice to see him a little more fired up than he normally is, but OSU usually has even keeled calm coaches. Tressel… urb.

But have no problem with him responding to Holtz. Always liked him but if you are going to say stuff like that expect to be responded to

 

[dtgold88]

It would be nice to see him a little more fired up than he normally is, but OSU usually has even keeled calm coaches. Tressel… urb.

But have no problem with him responding to Holtz. Always liked him but if you are going to say stuff like that expect to be responded to

I'd say he seems as fired up as most coaches during games. Never thought of him as quiet and reserved on sideline.

 

[desert heat]

He did lol

But I love to see it. If I had one criticism of Day it's his passion at times. This is needed for the rest of the year

'I'd like to know where Lou Holtz is': Ryan Day talks Ohio State 'toughness' after ND win

Minutes after Ohio State's 17-14 win against Notre Dame, Ryan Day responded to Lou Holtz.

www.dispatch.com

So this is what Lou Holtz actually said? Sounds fairly accurate.

However, he has lost to Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, Michigan twice. And everybody (that) beats him, does so because they are more physical than Ohio State. And I think Notre Dame will take that same approach."

osu however seemed to be the more physical team.