Strength in the trenches, big-play ability and Urban Meyer are just some of the 10 reasons Ohio State will win the national championship. From ESPN.com - College Football - Ten reasons Ohio State will win
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Oregon St. edges Arizona for rare top-10 win
Langston Morris-Walker made a go-ahead layup with 26 seconds left, lifting Oregon State over No. 7 Arizona on Sunday night for its first win over a Top 10 team since 2000. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Oregon St. edges Arizona for rare top-10 win
Report: Arkansas OC Chaney leaving for Pitt
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‘House of Cards’ Season 3 Trailer Is Kevin Spacey’s Victory Lap [VIDEO]
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Golden Globes 2015: Complete List of the Night’s Winners…
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Golden Globes 2015: Jeffrey Tambour Thanks the Transgender Community
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The Golden Globes 2015: Is This The Year Of Cleavage?
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Oregon-Ohio St. on pace for most bets ever
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Golden Globes: Watch Benedict Cumberbatch Photobomb Meryl Streep and Margaret Cho
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How Drunk Is Chrissy Teigen Right Now?
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Rutgers stuns banged-up No. 4 Wisconsin
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The Golden Globes 2015: See The Best Celebrity Instagram Photos
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Golden Globes 2015: Full Winners List
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Duke's First Loss A Big Deal?
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Don't expect Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott to carry the ball in his left hand, he doesn't trust it
Ever since Ohio State’s leading rusher broke his wrist during the first week of fall camp, he’s learned to play without it.
“I can't carry the ball in my left hand with the brace, so at all times I carry it in my right hand,” Elliott acknowledged to the media on Saturday.
Elliott suffered the injury when he jumped up for a ball and landed funny on the wrist. X-rays revealed a broken bone and he had surgery to insert a screw to stabilize the fracture. Elliott acknowledge that after the season he’ll have another surgery for a permanent fix.
“It's kind of reached a point where it won't get any better,” Elliott told media on Saturday. “It may get a little worse, but it won't get better.”
But the injury hasn’t done anything to damage his running game. Elliott has 237 carries for 1,632 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. Elliott has topped 200 yards in each of the past two games and has four rushing touchdowns.
One of those touchdowns was a dynamic 85-yard score against the Crimson Tide. On that score, Elliott cut through the line on the left and went streaking down the left side. However, he’s holding the ball in his right hand the entire way down the field. While most players would tell you that you should always carry the ball in the outside hand, Elliott knows his right hand is much safer.
Ezekiel Elliott is GONE. 85 yards to the house, and Ohio State leads Alabama 42-28 in the #SugarBowl: http://t.co/cvE0q8gqWG
— ESPN (@espn) January 2, 2015 Of course, there wasn’t an Alabama player close enough to Elliott to strip the ball, but throughout the season defenders have targeted that left wrist in an effort to cause fumbles. So, just to be safe, Elliott adapted to only using his right arm to make sure he didn’t give defenders the option.
“It's something I had to get used to as the season went on,” Elliott said about only using his right hand. “When I first had surgery, just getting out there and practicing with it and only keeping it in that hand. It's become second nature, it's easy.”
For more Ohio State news, visit BuckeyeGrove.com.
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Bowlsby: Big 12 weighs title game, sked adds
Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said the conference will continue to discuss how it crowns a conference champion, look into the importance of a 13th game, and also consider requiring a Power 5 conference opponent in nonconference schedules. From ESPN.com - College Football - Bowlsby: Big 12 weighs title game, sked adds
No. 2 Duke upset by NC State, suffers 1st loss
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National Championship Preview: Cardale Jones
Season highlight: It's hard not to talk about the Big Ten Championship Game against Wisconsin, isn't it? Thrust into the starting role after J.T. Barrett broke his ankle against Michigan, Cardale Jones entered the game with not only the weight of the Big Ten title on his shoulders, but also a College Football Playoff berth. He has big shoulders. He threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns as the Buckeyes routed Wisconsin 59-0. You know what happened next.
Strengths: By now, you've probably heard about Jones' arm strength. He boasts he can throw the ball 0+ yards. That arm strength can come in handy, because he can make lots of throws that other quarterbacks can only dream about making. Plus, he's a viable runner as Alabama's offense showed. Jones was brutally effective as a runner too, punishing Alabama defenders when he scrambled and on designed runs.
Weaknesses: The arm strength pro can also be a con. While having a howitzer for an arm means you can elicit oohs and ahhs from opposing teams and fans, it can be a nasty temptation too. Jones nees to avoid thinking he can make a throw that may not be there or attempt to throw a missile into a porthole. He was also much more effective running north and south against Alabama and running over defenders. If Oregon flushes him from the pocket, the Ducks will want to push him towards the numbers.
Overview: Here's where we'll mention the maturity Jones has found over the past season. While he's still known for his infamous tweet about school and sports, Jones has been able to redefine himself over Ohio State's last two games. And it's an opportunity that he's taken advantage of because he's made changes.
"Physically he's a very talented guy that he's always been that way," Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said Saturday. "However, in the last six months, yeah, he's really grown up as a person that can use his skill – you know, a guy that's very talented but just is immature and doesn't use it, it's kind of a waste of time. But he's really grown up here, and especially the last couple weeks, his practice routine and his attention to detail is off the charts right now."
It's not just Meyer saying those things about Jones, either. His roommate, safety Tyvis Powell, raves about how Jones has changed and so do other teammates. Yes, he started out as Ohio State's third-string quarterback, but there's no lack of confidence in him.
And now in his third start, Jones is on an even bigger stage. Yes, Marcus Mariota is the best quarterback in the game, but that's not an indictment of Jones. That's a statement that's probably true no matter the opponent.
Jones has very capable receivers in Devin Smith, Michael Thomas, Jalin Marshall and others. And there's Ezekiel Elliott, too. All he needs to do is take what the Oregon defense is giving him in the passing game.
Yes, that's an extremely broad statement, but the Alabama game is a perfect example. The Buckeyes knew that they could throw on Alabama from the start, but Jones' confidence didn't start to bubble until he started hitting his receivers crossing the field in the middle of a wide open Alabama secondary.
If Ohio State can find a similar hole in Oregon's pass defense, Jones is capable of exploiting it. If he does, his confidence, which has skyrocketed over the last month, will keep growing. If it matches his arm strength, an Ohio State win is far from a crazy thought.
For more Ohio State news, visit BuckeyeGrove.com.
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National Championship Preview: Marcus Mariota
Season highlight: In the past four contests, Marcus Mariota has been at the top of his game. He threw for at least 300 yards against Colorado, Oregon State, Arizona and Florida State, and completed an average of 71.7 percent of his passes for 11 touchdowns and one interception. This string of great games came after he posted his worst statistical outing of the season against Utah. Additionally, Mariota has rushed for 207 yards in that span and scored seven rushing touchdowns.
Strengths: Mariota is incredibly talented at keeping plays alive and keeping his eyes downfield. Several times this season plays have broken down and Mariota has either scrambled outside to find the open receiver or he’s taken off with the ball for decent yardage. Because of the variety of weapons at both receiver and running back, Mariota has the luxury of targeting a multitude of guys in any one game, which can create a major strain on the opposing defense.
Weaknesses: Mariota doesn’t have a lot of weaknesses, but one that has hurt him at times this season has been the play of his offensive line. He went through a stretch this season where he was on the ground a lot and consequently made some costly mistakes. Getting pressure on Mariota is the key to breaking up his rhythm, but in the past couple weeks that’s been easier said than done. Mariota has not been sacked in the past two games and the team has only allowed three tackles for loss.
Overview: It’s been rare not to be awestruck by something Mariota does in a game. Whether it’s making an amazing pass, executing the read option or just creating a play where there was no play to be created, Mariota has spent the season dazzling viewers and frustrating opponents.
And Monday night could solidify his legacy as the best quarterback to ever wear an Oregon uniform.
He’s already captured the first Heisman Trophy in Oregon history and if he walks off the field at AT&T Stadium on Monday night victorious, he will have brought the university its first national title. Only 10 other quarterbacks have won a national title and the Heisman.
His career numbers are ridiculous. He’s thrown at least one touchdown pass in every game he’s played and he’s rushed for more than 700 yards in each of his three seasons. He’s completed nearly 67 percent of his career passes for 10,463 yards 103 touchdowns. He’s also added 29 touchdowns on the ground. He’s on pace to have the lowest interception percentage in college football history with just 13 interceptions on 1,130 passing attempts.
Several defenses have taken their best shot at stopping him and many have failed. Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee said Saturday that the key to stopping Mariota is getting lined up and staying mentally focused. But when Mariota is pushing the tempo and intentionally trying to create confusion amongst the defense, knowing what you’re supposed to do and actually executing it are two very different things.
In the Ducks only loss this season — a 31-24 decision against Arizona — the offensive line struggled and Mariota was under pressure the entire game. If Ohio State can get similar pressure on the Ducks offensive line — the Buckeyes’ speed has disrupted offensive lines all season — that could be the key to slowing down the Ducks and creating an advantage.
In the secondary, Ohio State players need to keep their assignments. Oregon receiver Devon Allen said Sunday that every receiver is hot on every snap. He said a player could run one route 15 times during the week of practice and never see the ball, and then be the team’s leading receiver during the game. Mariota doesn’t discriminate and he doesn’t lock in on a specific receiver. He plays within the flow of the game, which often leaves defenses scrambling.
Mariota has faced some good defensive fronts this season and its been a mixed bag. He struggled against Arizona in the first meeting and against Utah and even had some issues against UCLA. However, no one has been better under center in the back quarter of the season than Mariota, and if he continues his hot streak, Ohio State is going to be in for a long evening.
For more Oregon news, visit DuckSportsAuthority.com.
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If you need a fourth down conversion, who is getting the football?
At From the Marbles, we end every interview with a staple question that has nothing to do with the interview topic at hand to let our subjects have some fun and let their imaginations run wild for a moment. We wanted to give Ohio State and Oregon players the same opportunity.
We settled on the question "If you were facing a critical fourth down with two yards to go, who are you giving the ball to and why?" The two yards took out the overwhelming possibility of a quarterback sneak and hopefully brought a pass play into the equation.
There were conditions on the question too. To prevent any creativity stifling, teammates couldn't be chosen. And the pool of options was not limited to current college or professional players. The possibilities were almost endless.
The most popular answer? Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch. He was more popular with Oregon players than with Ohio State players, but he had by far the most support among our sample size. Second was Jerome Bettis, even though his playing career ended over nine years ago.
Other former running backs got support too. Ohio State offensive lineman Joel Hale picked Edgerrin James because he grew up a sports fan and Guy Ferrelli dove back into the early 2000s and chose Mike Alstott.
Oregon players liked to give former Ducks support. RB Byron Marshall said he'd choose New England Patriots RB LeGarrette Blount or Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart, while OL Doug Brenner chose Baltimore Ravens DT Haloti Ngata.
Oregon OL Hamani Stevens also would pick a defensive lineman, albeit one who has scored a rushing touchdown in the NFL. He went with someone he classified as a childhood idol in former Chicago Bears DT William Perry, who had three touchdowns in 1985.
Then there were the choices that got creative.
Ohio State OL Pat Elflein chose his dad. Why? His dad, Ken, is a concrete contractor. Carrying around bags of concrete probably means you could get two yards if necessary. Heck, his nickname is Ken-crete.
Oregon RB Royce Freeman, the team's leading rusher, said he'd take running backs coach Gary Campbell, who played fullback at UCLA. Campbell has been with the team since 1983. His response to Freeman's answer?
"He'd put me in the backfield?" Campbell said, laughing. "That's good. I'd like to be there."
"I would put my pads down and just drive everybody into the end zone."
Batman, the Flash and Superman were also chosen. Snorlax even came up as an option among Oregon's offensive lineman, which led to a debate about its mobility. What is Snorlax? It's a Pokemon character that weighs over 1,000 pounds and stands nearly seven feet tall.
But the best and most creative option was easily the scenario Ohio State RB/WR (and emergency quarterback) Jalin Marshall created.
"I'm going to take you back to 1993. Episode 2, season 3 of the Fresh Prince," Marshall said. "I'm giving the ball to Will Smith. Fourth and two, mark it down. He's getting the first."
And what about Carlton and Uncle Phil?
"Uncle Phil at center. Carlton at fullback ... Uncle Phil, he's going to push the [nose tackle] out, work up to the mike backer, I've got a guard, I'm not going to tell you who that is, he's going to kick out to the three technique ... I'm going to hand to Will, he's going to go right up the middle, make the safety miss and go score."
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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - If you need a fourth down conversion, who is getting the football?
Pros and Cons of Being a Girl With Mostly Guy Friends
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Calhoun spurns NFL draft, returns to Spartans
Michigan State defensive lineman Shilique Calhoun is returning to the Spartans for his senior season. From ESPN.com - College Football - Calhoun spurns NFL draft, returns to Spartans
Where The Ducks Go To Roost
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Oregon's Title Game Uniforms Explained
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Sam Smith’s Boyfriend Records Him Singing Beyonce in the Shower!
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Spartans star Calhoun staying for senior year
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Report: Ohio State to hire ex-Huskers OC Beck
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Source: Ohio St. to hire ex-Huskers OC Beck
Ohio State plans to add former Nebraska offensive coordinator Tim Beck to its coaching staff after the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T, a source told ESPN. From ESPN.com - College Football - Source: Ohio St. to hire ex-Huskers OC Beck
16 Crazy Lies You Tell Yourself When He Isn’t Answering Your Text
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Taylor Negron, RIP: America’s Funniest Cold-Blooded Hitman [VIDEOS]
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