On 12/12/2025 at 8:45 AM, SocialD said:

I happen to be in Ann Arbor for the week, I should swing by the cop shop to see the media mess. Even as a Buckeye, I hate to see this downfall. What a mess he's made! Hopefully he finds his center and remembers he still has kids that need him.

As an aside, if your family ever needs significant pediatric care, you'd be remiss if you didn't explore the University of Michigan medical center. This place is outstanding!

Must’ve missed your second paragraph initially. I pray all is well for your family.

On 1/1/2026 at 12:12 PM, VMFA187 said:

I don't like being a hater, but please let anyone but Miami win the NC.

My wife, who graduated from FSU was pulling for Miami just like I did for FSU like when they were unjustly left out. Oh well haters gonna hate...hope it keeps you warm at night...

Of the remaining four I will be happy if any one of them wins but Oregon.

Miami's defense was swarming and violent at the point of attack. Indiana is a freaking machine. Ole Miss is a Cinderella story and F@ck Lane Kiffin.

1 hour ago, ClearedHot said:

My wife, who graduated from FSU was pulling for Miami just like I did for FSU like when they were unjustly left out. Oh well haters gonna hate...hope it keeps you warm at night...

Of the remaining four I will be happy if any one of them wins but Oregon.

Miami's defense was swarming and violent at the point of attack. Indiana is a freaking machine. Ole Miss is a Cinderella story and F@ck Lane Kiffin.

Yeah, their defense looks stout.

I'd root for Miami if my wife went there, but she didn't. Would you ever root for the gators?

I think it'd be pretty awesome if Indiana wins personally. However, whoever wins certainly deserves it with how many games are played now.

1 hour ago, VMFA187 said:

Yeah, their defense looks stout.

I'd root for Miami if my wife went there, but she didn't. Would you ever root for the gators?

I think it'd be pretty awesome if Indiana wins personally. However, whoever wins certainly deserves it with how many games are played now.

I did pull for UF years ago....M2 and several really good friends went there, plus I pull for Florida schools over scrubs like Bama, Auburn and Neutered Lame.

1 hour ago, ClearedHot said:

I did pull for UF years ago....M2 and several really good friends went there, plus I pull for Florida schools over scrubs like Bama, Auburn and Neutered Lame.

I guess you're just of superior character when compared to myself.

Good luck!

On 1/1/2026 at 7:34 PM, O Face said:

Must’ve missed your second paragraph initially. I pray all is well for your family.

All is well, thank you so much! 2 year old granddaughter had open heart surgery on a Thursday morning. She was skipping out of the hospital by noon Sunday. Modern medicine is a miracle!

11 hours ago, SocialD said:

All is well, thank you so much! 2 year old granddaughter had open heart surgery on a Thursday morning. She was skipping out of the hospital by noon Sunday. Modern medicine is a miracle!

That is wonderful news!!

11 hours ago, SocialD said:

All is well, thank you so much! 2 year old granddaughter had open heart surgery on a Thursday morning. She was skipping out of the hospital by noon Sunday. Modern medicine is a miracle!

That’s nuts. Indeed it is.

We will see how this plays out...Florida QB DJ Lagway Linked to Surprising SEC School in Transfer Portal

On 1/3/2026 at 5:34 AM, SocialD said:

All is well, thank you so much! 2 year old granddaughter had open heart surgery on a Thursday morning. She was skipping out of the hospital by noon Sunday. Modern medicine is a miracle!

Puts every thing else in perspective. Thankful for this outcome.

On 1/4/2026 at 6:15 AM, ClearedHot said:

We will see how this plays out...Florida QB DJ Lagway Linked to Surprising SEC School in Transfer Portal

They can have him! Lagway's a quitter who didn't like how Sumrall was challenging his desire to play and commitment to the team. Now we know Sumrall was right! Lagway dealt with multiple injuries (sports hernia surgery, shoulder issues, calf strain), threw 14 interceptions in 2025 and struggled with consistency. Adios!

Sorry but I had to post it.

Congratulations @ClearedHot

You guys look really solid. Sounds like about 25 years is the rate at which non-dynasty programs require to put another NC in the bank (Michigan.) Maybe I'll root for you guys so I can start FSU's clock - 2038 here we come!

Or USC in 2028.

1 hour ago, VMFA187 said:

Congratulations @ClearedHot

You guys look really solid. Sounds like about 25 years is the rate at which non-dynasty programs require to put another NC in the bank (Michigan.) Maybe I'll root for you guys so I can start FSU's clock - 2038 here we come!

Or USC in 2028.

Miami started strong but Ole Miss made some great adjustments and it turned into an epic battle. I was really torn because...F@ck Lane Kiffin. Was great to see Beck get some redemption with the run in touchdown.

Tonight will be interesting, Indiana is a freaking machine but Oregon played them tough the first game. Planning on going to Miami for the Championship but tickets are outrageous.

57 minutes ago, ClearedHot said:

Planning on going to Miami for the Championship but tickets are outrageous.

You can afford it. Enjoy the game!

49 minutes ago, HeloDude said:

You can afford it. Enjoy the game!

Concur. This is a once in a decade or multiple decade opportunity. If they win and you don't go you'll regret it forever.

Edited yesterday at 04:44 PM1 day by VMFA187

2 hours ago, HeloDude said:

You can afford it. Enjoy the game!

That is exactly what my son said last night. He can't go, his college starts classes on the 19th, but he thinks I should go.

2 hours ago, VMFA187 said:

Concur. This is a once in a decade or multiple decade opportunity. If they win and you don't go you'll regret it forever.

Sort of, you forget I was on the field for two (87/89), and at the Rose Bowl in Jan 2002 when we crushed Nebraska.

2 hours ago, ClearedHot said:

Sort of, you forget I was on the field for two (87/89), and at the Rose Bowl in Jan 2002 when we crushed Nebraska.

Which is even more of a reason to go!

Indiana is machine!

9 hours ago, Sua Sponte said:

Indiana is machine!

They are but I think Miami can run on them and that will be the key.

I didn't really care who won last night (aside from the implications of Mario playing the program he built), so I watched it with my son and we broke it down like my coaches used to do at Miami.

I think Miami can run up the middle, the A game is where Mario has invested all his stock and it shows especially the A gap. The right side of Miami's O line will all be playing on Sundays, especially Francis Mauigoa who is one of three Miami players expected to go int he first round. Oregon had success running outside on Indiana which was very surprising, their ends were not able to set and lack of speed on the edge could be their only weakness. Their zone left the short slant open which is exactly how Carson Beck picked apart Ohio State and Ole Miss.

On the other side of the ball it is all about getting pressure on Mednoza...that dude can throw the rock...his accuracy is unreal, even when scrambling. It is up to Bain and Mesidor, if they are successful we will have a game.

The last piece is the intangible. If you play the game you can feel it on the field, the way the ball bounces on a fumble or a tip...some days things just go your way. Miami dropped four certain interceptions with Ole Miss. The intangible could play a big part in a close game.

It was a great year (for some), I am proud of my team that almost got left out again, win or lose they should be proud.

Indiana -7.5. That's pretty wild for a team that was 3-9 two years ago.

4 hours ago, VMFA187 said:

Indiana -7.5. That's pretty wild for a team that was 3-9 two years ago.

They should be the favorite, they are very complete team and they've had a dream season. However, they are not perfect with some VERY close games...Old Dominion kept it close and put 14 on them.