"A close loss to OSU will doom the Huskies chances of going to the FBS playoffs."

It really just depends on how that loss compares to the season's of the other top G5 schools competing for that one spot. It's all relative. Probably only hurt if someone goes undefeated because that "0" in the loss column means so much. But undefeated seasons are rare. Also, early season losses seem to have far less impact than late one's in the voters minds.

(01-16-2015 10:13 AM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  A close loss to OSU will doom the Huskies chances of going to the FBS playoffs.

The Huskies chances of going to the FBS playoffs are essentially zero anyway.

Playing OSU will be like when Mr. Burns had the MLB Allstars on his team. Lose one All-American/Heisman/Lombardi/Outlan/Butkus trophy candidate, no issue. Lose 5, could happen, not like but still 29 to take their places.

(01-16-2015 11:40 AM)randyfensfanclub1 Wrote:  Playing OSU will be like when Mr. Burns had the MLB Allstars on his team. Lose one All-American/Heisman/Lombardi/Outlan/Butkus trophy candidate, no issue. Lose 5, could happen, not like but still 29 to take their places.

Sometimes, coaches call plays based on the strengths of their own team. Other times, they will try to take advantage of their opponents' weaknesses. Carey might as well just be the first kind of coach in this game.

(01-16-2015 11:40 AM)randyfensfanclub1 Wrote:  Playing OSU will be like when Mr. Burns had the MLB Allstars on his team. Lose one All-American/Heisman/Lombardi/Outlan/Butkus trophy candidate, no issue. Lose 5, could happen, not like but still 29 to take their places.

We need to send some brain and nerve tonic to Columbus.

(01-15-2015 10:49 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  I will forever be an NIU fan if you can beat 0$U.

If NIU wins, I'll by myself a Toledo hat and you an NIU one.

Good lord! Gigantism!

(01-17-2015 05:18 PM)Max Power Wrote:  Good lord! Gigantism!

(01-17-2015 04:22 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  

(01-15-2015 10:49 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  I will forever be an NIU fan if you can beat 0$U.

If NIU wins, I'll by myself a Toledo hat and you an NIU one.

If NIU beats Ohio State, I'll buy a Bruce Gradkowski jersey and take ChipDip out for dinner while wearing it. You can quote me.

(01-15-2015 05:57 PM)Mark26pt2 Wrote:  Does anyone know the financial aspects of the game? How much is NIU being paid to play at OSU?

$900k was reported by media types when the game was announced.

I will apply to be Ohio State's next head coach if we win. You heard it here first folks.

(01-20-2015 11:02 AM)7 Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 04:22 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  

(01-15-2015 10:49 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  I will forever be an NIU fan if you can beat 0$U.

If NIU wins, I'll by myself a Toledo hat and you an NIU one.

If NIU beats Ohio State, I'll buy a Bruce Gradkowski jersey and take ChipDip out for dinner while wearing it. You can quote me.

I'll be the waiter.

(01-20-2015 12:21 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  

(01-20-2015 11:02 AM)7 Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 04:22 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  

(01-15-2015 10:49 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  I will forever be an NIU fan if you can beat 0$U.

If NIU wins, I'll by myself a Toledo hat and you an NIU one.

If NIU beats Ohio State, I'll buy a Bruce Gradkowski jersey and take ChipDip out for dinner while wearing it. You can quote me.

I'll be the waiter.

And I will tip you 100%.

(01-17-2015 06:20 PM)The Frisky Biscuit Wrote:  

(01-17-2015 05:18 PM)Max Power Wrote:  Good lord! Gigantism!

I could see all their QBs taking that. Although I think James already may have

(01-20-2015 11:02 AM)7 Wrote:  If NIU beats Ohio State, I'll buy a Bruce Gradkowski jersey and take ChipDip out for dinner while wearing it. You can quote me.

We play OSU as well next season so if you take Chipdip out for dinner he'll just talk about how WMU played a better game against OSU even if we lose and that NIU just got lucky.

(01-23-2015 02:08 AM)Ubish Wrote:  

(01-20-2015 11:02 AM)7 Wrote:  If NIU beats Ohio State, I'll buy a Bruce Gradkowski jersey and take ChipDip out for dinner while wearing it. You can quote me.

We play OSU as well next season so if you take Chipdip out for dinner he'll just talk about how WMU played a better game against OSU even if we lose and that NIU just got lucky.

Check out Ubish bringin' the pain in the offseason!

(01-23-2015 02:08 AM)Ubish Wrote:  

(01-20-2015 11:02 AM)7 Wrote:  If NIU beats Ohio State, I'll buy a Bruce Gradkowski jersey and take ChipDip out for dinner while wearing it. You can quote me.

We play OSU as well next season so if you take Chipdip out for dinner he'll just talk about how WMU played a better game against OSU even if we lose and that NIU just got lucky.

That's awesome...lol.

Thanks to opening this thread late last night and texting a fan who is an OSU fan, I had a crazy dream about a game that pitted NIU vs. OSU vs. Michigan. It was a played @ OSU and from I recall, your offense was on the field and the other 2 teams made up the defense. NIU was up late, UM threw a pass off our DB hands into the hands of the OSU DB for an int who starting running, but was knocked out by the NIU DB. Needing a td, OSU moved the ball down the field in 2 plays, but was stopped short. NIU prevailed!

I think seeing highlights of the Sea comeback and a few minutes of wrestling last night may have played a part. No, drugs were not involved.

(01-23-2015 09:47 AM)randyfensfanclub1 Wrote:  Thanks to opening this thread late last night and texting a fan who is an OSU fan, I had a crazy dream about a game that pitted NIU vs. OSU vs. Michigan. It was a played @ OSU and from I recall, your offense was on the field and the other 2 teams made up the defense. NIU was up late, UM threw a pass off our DB hands into the hands of the OSU DB for an int who starting running, but was knocked out by the NIU DB. Needing a td, OSU moved the ball down the field in 2 plays, but was stopped short. NIU prevailed!

I think seeing highlights of the Sea comeback and a few minutes of wrestling last night may have played a part. No, drugs were not involved.

You may need to cut back on spicy food.

Well, you guys play them first. Make some injuries occur on their end -- we'll review the tape, make adjustments, and come out the winner. And we'll high-five Diesel for thanks.