First-half thread for the B1G Championship Game

[lou v]

It's a good thing I didn't go to Indy. I've been pacing all morning. Plus, I get to wear purple and yell at the TV now.

I've been ready for this game since Monday. Let's get it on!

 

[NU Houston]

Go Cats!

 

[Rodenthater]

So how many 5 stars are replacing the other 5 stars?

 

[Figrating]

45 minutes of crap to watch before kickoff - but good to see the game thread open so we can all pace together - speaking of pace, here's hoping Fields gets Paced a few times today.

NU opens on D!

GO CATS!

 

[Deeringfish]

Honestly, Hank rarely starts with a 3 and out.

 

[NUCat320]

It’s hard to get pressure, but let’s get some pressure. 5 passes to start.

 

[FeralFelidae]

Wow, big tackle for loss!

Alas, that probably means we see two throws here.

 

[DaCat]

Tommy stuffed the Major

 

[phatcat]

They (OSU) are being more patient than I hoped. Not pushing much yet

 

[Deeringfish]

22 players out this week. Hopefully some of the players who were sick last week are back but diminished physically. Could pay dividends in the second half.

 

[FeralFelidae]

Almost had him...

 

[Deeringfish]

Their run blocking is awesome.

 

[stpaulcat]

Missed tackles.

 

[phatcat]

They are breaking a lot of our tackles

 

[FeralFelidae]

Welp...

This looks like Ohio State.

 

[Deeringfish]

Missed tackles.

NO. There is an entire wedge of blockers

 

[FeralFelidae]

One drive and we're already gassed...

 

[IAWildcat79]

Gallagher bailed out by that holding call there, losing outside leverage

 

[FeralFelidae]

Boy, the 'Cats really need to hold them to 3 after that penalty.

 

[Deeringfish]

Awesome sack

 

[stpaulcat]

That wasn't missed!

 

[Figrating]

YAAAAAAAHHOOOOOOOOOO! Eat dirt Fields!

 

[NUCat320]

Hank has such a knack for when to rush six. Beautiful.

 

[Deeringfish]

Held them to 3.. That is what they do. Fields has taken a lot of hits in just one series.

 

[corbi296]

Our offense needs a sustained drive right now.

 

[rogerkim]

Perfect timing on that blitz, both in terms of play call and in holding off until the last moment to rush. Huge play!

 

[LansingCat]

Need a sustained drive here,

 

[IAWildcat79]

Feast/famine on bunch sets...can create mismatches/confusion in coverage, but also brings extra defenders into the box to allow for more inventive pressures.

 

[zbag51]

First game all season osu didn’t get a TD on the first drive! Go ‘Cats!

 

[DaCat]

Great playcalling on D by Hank.

 

[rogerkim]

If we can keep playing on defense, making them earn every yard, they will probably start pressing - that's when we can capitalize on turnovers.

Now our offense's turn to do their part...

 

[phatcat]

Great playcalling on D by Hank.

A thing of beauty

 

[Deeringfish]

Hank often gives up points on the first drive. Nice to keep it at 3.. Now he starts to adjust. Let the maestro begin his magic.

 

[FeralFelidae]

Held them to 3.. That is what they do. Fields has taken a lot of hits in just one series.

Feels like a major victory on that drive.

 

[Alan Smithee]

...and we have often started slow. We’d all have preferred a three-and-out but big win to force the FG.

 

[Rodenthater]

One play 15 minutes of commercials!

 

[phatcat]

Fox
Kickoff
Commercials

 

[IAWildcat79]

If we can keep playing on defense, making them earn every yard, they will probably start pressing - that's when we can capitalize on turnovers.

Now our offense's turn to do their part...

Often times QB's and OC's dont have the patience to go an entire game methodically...when they try to force the issue we need to be there to take advantage.

 

[SLUCATS210]

Even though a field goal, momentum in our favor.

 

[Deeringfish]

Feels like a major victory on that drive.

I know. I really think Hank tests offenses on the first drive and then knows how to defend the rest of the game.