OTHER GAMES

[1sahorn]

Ohio State counts Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Herbal Life, and all other fat people groups as well as the national polyester growers association

And don't forget the NCBA (National Couch Burners of America) & the NACBWB (National Association of Couch Burners & Wife Beaters).

 

[Pomspoms]

i would think that Alabama is much higher on that list.

 

[Vol Horn 4 Life]

I do think ND has a nation wide appeal but OSU?

The population of Ohio was 11.78 million in 2021. They pretty much counted the entire state as Buckeye fans.

 

[Chop]

 

[VYFan]

The graph says the numbers are a synthesis of 2011, 2014, and 2019 data from the NYT. Probably TV ratings? Of those years, we lost 5, 7, and 5 games respectively. Ohio State had a National championship year, a one-loss season, and (who remembered?), a 7 loss season. So, what the graph shows is that even in seasons where we lose between 5 and 7 games, we are the third largest draw in the nation.

I suspect that if we put together a one-loss season and a championship (i.e., 2003-2004), our numbers would top the list.

 

[Horn6721]

So it really isn't the largest fan base. It is the tv audience.

 

[VYFan]

So it really isn't the largest fan base. It is the tv audience.

Well, to be fair, I was just guessing that that was what the NYT data was--I just went by what the graph said, but I just guessed on that part.

 

[Horn6721]

VYFan
I think you are right.
Only explanation that makes sense.

 

[Giovanni Jones]

Meanwhile, Kansas is leading Illinois 7-0 in the 1st Q. Just watching it for the sake of watching some football. And if the Big XII doormat beats the B1G doormat, that’s OK with me.

 

[Giovanni Jones]

And I like the KU black unis with the surly looking Jayhawk on the helmet.

 

[stanhin]

KU scores again after 13 play drive. Good work.

 

[Giovanni Jones]

14-0 Jayhawks at the end of Q1.

 

[stanhin]

KU holds and gets the ball back at its 17.

. . .

Illinois returns the favor and holds KU, including sacking KU QB, and, after short punt, takes over in KU territory.

. . .

Illinois can do nothing with it, and punts to KU 6.

. . .
KU QB scrambles near his own goal line on third down on next series and completes a 25 yard pass to keep this possession alive . . . KU rolling again, inside Illinois 30. . . . They keep going, now first and goal. . . . KU scores again. Their QB and running back (Neal) are both tearing into Illinois.

. . .

Illinois finally gets a (hurry-up) drive going and scores on a jump pass with 41 seconds to go in the half.

. . .

Kansas storms down field and gets pass interference in Illinois end zone with 14 seconds left. . . . 2nd and goal with 9 seconds to go . . . Daniels runs it in from the 2.

 

[WorsterMan]

Go KU !!

 

[Giovanni Jones]

Amazing downfield catch by Grimm from a scrambling throw by the QB. I’m impressed.

 

[Giovanni Jones]

TD Jayhawks!

 

[Giovanni Jones]

28-7, 5 seconds before the half.

 

[stanhin]

I realize KU faded after a hot start last year, but I like the fact that they have a discernible offensive scheme. The plays don't always work, but the scheme makes sense to me.

 

[Horn2RunAgain]

From reclamation project to possible Saban successor: Inside Steve Sarkisian's time at Alabama

Why not. Prior to hiring Saban they had a long line of under achieving head coaches

 

[Horn2RunAgain]

Jayhawks look pretty darn good

 

[Longhorn 18]

It’s borderline erotic!

 

[Giovanni Jones]

Hey Illini, are you feeling like a rented mule yet?

 

[WorsterMan]

31- 7

Hey former arky coach Brent Bielema! How you doin' ?

 

[WorsterMan]

Do some scouting, the @ Horns play KU in 2-3 weeks!

 

[1sahorn]

I think Leipold may be the real deal. Stands are packed; KU looking like a real football team.

 

[nashhorn]

Noticed that too 1sa, the packed stands were a surprise to me.

 

[WorsterMan]

IL gets 8 and the score is 34-15 almost 4th qtr.

 

[BevoJoe]

Kansas 34. Illinois 15, 9 minutes to go in the 4th

 

[stanhin]

Illinois trying to make it interesting.

 

[BevoJoe]

Man! 2 Kansas players have been suspended for targeting. Illinois has cut the lead to 11 points.