Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Hmm.....
Gut feel?
Gut feel?
National Championship Discussion : #1 Alabama vs #11 Ohio State
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gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
I still say he doesn't play, or if he does, it's more as a distraction than anything, similar to when Hollywood Brown played against us in the CFP in 2018. But like I said earlier, I know it sounds hokey, but this team is really unified and I could see Waddle risking further injury for this game. If he does play, I really really hope he is as healed as you can be. No championship is worth him losing the future he has for himself and his family
CPA-hole
Good night, Duke, and sweet dreams!
COVID-19 concerns threaten to disrupt national title game
COVID-19 related concerns have popped up ahead of national title game that have led to postponement discussions.
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Ugh...that smells and sounds like the stage is being set for a postponement.
Guessing Fields' ribs won't mind the extra week. But wouldn't hurt Waddle either...
Guessing Fields' ribs won't mind the extra week. But wouldn't hurt Waddle either...
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Pete Thamel
@PeteThamel
Sources: As of right now, Ohio State planning on playing in the title game as scheduled on Jan. 11. All systems are go for that. There's been COVID-19 issues at OSU, but not enough to postpone the game. This is obviously COVID-19 times, and things can change.
3:10 PM · Jan 5, 2021
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Alabama fans shouldn't be so quick to want to play a backup QB from Ohio St. Just sayin'
Question.
Since the spring, how has the Covid situation been at Bama overall among the team. Other than Nicky having it twice (yes, I typed that on purpose)... It seems like you rarely heard about it down there.
Inspekdah
My man, Michael Jordan!
anyone good?
Yes.
Just a rumor, but after further reading it seems like a lot of smoke to it.
Tyreke Smith
Tommy Togiai
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
Saban runs a tight ship.
I know.
Now, in this instance, which type of 'tight' we talking?
I don't want to goof up the thread...this was merely a discussion earlier elsewhere and got me wondering is all.
booksbestfriend
On Johnny's Shitlist
I live in the state and don't recall anything significant, or anything at all really. Flu season doesn't kick on until next month.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Alabama has been doing daily testing since the season started, so that helped mitigate any contact tracing issues. They've also been using the same tracking system that the NBA used during their bubble season. Plus, most of the team had it in the late summer. They were able to keep it under wraps because of no media at all in the football complex, etc. I believe the policy was that after a confirmed case was resolved, there was no need to test for 6 months. I'm not sure if that's still the case or not, but once in season, I think the team has done a good job of holding each other accountable and taking it very seriously as far as following the protocols to keep the season going. Maybe some students on the ground there can tell a different story, but that's just what I've gathered from talking to people. Despite what folks in other parts of the country may believe, most people down here have taken this situation pretty seriously. Obviously there are some weather and density issues that help in Alabama compared to Ohio as well
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Well, we lost 2 All-Americans
JohnnyGambler
Kevin Warren Fan Club Founder
The efficiency stats throwing at some of these Bama guys are hilarious.
Dylan Moses giving up 66% completions at 10.9 per catch.
Christian Harris is 73% at 14.9
Daniel Wright is 73% at 15.1
Hellams is 71% at 15.9
If Saban doesn't shadow Wilson and Olave with Surtain and Jobe then these four kids are going to be HUNTED all game long.
Dylan Moses giving up 66% completions at 10.9 per catch.
Christian Harris is 73% at 14.9
Daniel Wright is 73% at 15.1
Hellams is 71% at 15.9
If Saban doesn't shadow Wilson and Olave with Surtain and Jobe then these four kids are going to be HUNTED all game long.
Amazing that the Big Ten is testing at a higher cycle than the CDC recommends. It's like they didn't want a season.....embarrassing.
The number of testing "cycles" that the BIG is utilizing? 40...in layman's terms that means the number of times they are amplifying the sample.......that means they are picking up even very very minute portions of any genetic matter present to trigger a positive test....
the number of testing "cycles" that the SEC is utilizing? 35-37....which means they aren't picking up those very very minute traces on their positive tests.....
you would think the difference between 35 cycles and 40 cycles wouldn't be a big deal....right? Wrong.....its maybe 80-90% less positive tests....
The number of testing "cycles" that the BIG is utilizing? 40...in layman's terms that means the number of times they are amplifying the sample.......that means they are picking up even very very minute portions of any genetic matter present to trigger a positive test....
the number of testing "cycles" that the SEC is utilizing? 35-37....which means they aren't picking up those very very minute traces on their positive tests.....
you would think the difference between 35 cycles and 40 cycles wouldn't be a big deal....right? Wrong.....its maybe 80-90% less positive tests....
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Interesting take I heard from Josh Perry of B1G Network and former OSU player, is that OSU only playing 7 games, and only 2 of them meaningful (his words not mine), is that they don't have the experiences that they would normally have during a season. Namely, playing a tight game against a worthy opponent. He said that not only does that affect the players, but also the coaches. I think the benefit of only playing 7 games to this point are obvious, but there are definite negatives to that as well. Such a fascinating game to analyze. I think I may just stick to Alabama 1H and just enjoy or bet live
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Alabama coach Nick Saban said Thursday that wide receiver Jaylen Waddle will be a “game day decision” for Monday’s national championship game against Ohio State.
“He’s been able to practice some,” Saban said. “Status for the game is still relatively up in the air.”
Waddle returned to practice Tuesday after missing more than two months with an ankle injury. Teammates on Wednesday said Waddle “looked good” on the field his first day back.
“I don’t have any crystal ball to know,” Saban said Thursday of Waddle’s status. “The issue with injuries is when a guy does practice, how does he respond to the workload? Sometimes if a guy practices one day and gets sore the next, you can’t practice him the next day, so you just keep trying to build up his workload to where he might be able to play.
“So that’s a work in progress right now. So you really can’t predict where he might be. Other guys seem to get stronger as everyday they practice, they get a little bit better. So this is something that we’re trying to evaluate but not anything we can make any kind of prediction on at this point.”
www.al.com
“He’s been able to practice some,” Saban said. “Status for the game is still relatively up in the air.”
Waddle returned to practice Tuesday after missing more than two months with an ankle injury. Teammates on Wednesday said Waddle “looked good” on the field his first day back.
“I don’t have any crystal ball to know,” Saban said Thursday of Waddle’s status. “The issue with injuries is when a guy does practice, how does he respond to the workload? Sometimes if a guy practices one day and gets sore the next, you can’t practice him the next day, so you just keep trying to build up his workload to where he might be able to play.
“So that’s a work in progress right now. So you really can’t predict where he might be. Other guys seem to get stronger as everyday they practice, they get a little bit better. So this is something that we’re trying to evaluate but not anything we can make any kind of prediction on at this point.”
Saban: Waddle ‘probably will be a game day decision’
Saban said he does not have a "crystal ball" to know if Waddle will be ready to play in Monday's national championship.
JohnnyGambler
Kevin Warren Fan Club Founder
I think Bama plays a stubborn style of defense that Ohio State is going to exploit for points.
But at the same time, the OSU back 7 is pretty bad for their standards. Hard not to see them gettig torched.
But at the same time, the OSU back 7 is pretty bad for their standards. Hard not to see them gettig torched.
aplous
Donkey Hater
Over
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
I assume we are (well?) past the point of no return and it's a go tomorrow night?
Timh
CTG Psychiatrist - Dr. Tim
Galina: The Ohio State Buckeyes' defense needs to get creative against the Alabama Crimson Tide
Galina: The Ohio State Buckeyes' defense needs to get creative against the Alabama Crimson Tide | College Football | PFF
cubsker
Used to be "Fun Cub"
That's what I bet. Ohio St will play fast and pound them and then hit wide open WR deep. Bama will do what they want.
Timh
CTG Psychiatrist - Dr. Tim
Galina: Ohio State needs to bulk up to beat Alabama in the CFP National Championship
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Timh
CTG Psychiatrist - Dr. Tim
You may be right but I can't see any value on 75.5.
Johnnyonthespot
CTG Regular
I have a bunch on tOSU tt o32.5/33.5 and +8 /+9.
Think I'm pushing in tomorrow. This is the game to do it imo.
Think I'm pushing in tomorrow. This is the game to do it imo.
Ryno14
Pretty much a regular
Like that TT a lot...
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Yeah, thinking that's what is driving things up.
wizardofodd
Resident Newlywed
9.5 with my local now
I have tOSU+18.5 left in a 10 pt teaser for a dime - might play Bama now and go for a middle
I have tOSU+18.5 left in a 10 pt teaser for a dime - might play Bama now and go for a middle
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
16K fans allowed in tonight.
I think when all is said and done, we are going to see a handful of players out, but nothing significant due to Covid.
I’m in Ohio, and typically the chatter has been fairly accurate the last day or so leading up to the game. Obviously this game has been extremely hush, but there hasn’t been anything substantiated to note yet.
I took both team overs to start and hold a position live...najee rushing yards over....mostly small shit for fun. What you got?
agreed on the team total overs, but I don’t want to get too cute. I would hate to split those and see the game over hit and not be on it. Whole world is anticipating a shootout I feel like, so that seems too easy. Some value on the OSU ML. good luck!
CPA-hole
Good night, Duke, and sweet dreams!
Looks like tOSU kicker didn't make the trip because of Covid.
