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hlthe2b

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7. As I posted last week, I really hate when powerhouse teams run up the score, especially after

Reply to Buckeye_Democrat (Reply #5)

Sat Nov 20, 2021, 02:34 PM

Nov 2021

about mid-way into the third quarter. I'm with your late Mom. It is disheartening for these less competitive or smaller schools and really doesn't prove much. Even for those competitive teams having a bad day, a little mercy might be appropriate. If they still overwhelm with 2nd and 3rd string in, well, so be it, but at least don't continue to do so with the starters.

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Ohio State over Michigan State, 28-0, at the start... [View all] Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2021 OP

They're handling the Spartans so far, to be sure. Diamond_Dog Nov 2021 #1

Now it's 35-0, ten minutes left in the 2nd. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2021 #2

Anyone notice the NCAA "real-time" scoreboard on Google is anything BUT real time today? hlthe2b Nov 2021 #3

I've only been using an ESPN app to check... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2021 #4

42-0, seven minutes left in the 2nd. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2021 #5

As I posted last week, I really hate when powerhouse teams run up the score, especially after hlthe2b Nov 2021 #7

49-0 before the half, so I think they'll put in back-ups... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2021 #9

Yep, the back-ups are playing now. nt Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2021 #14

42-0. Since Michigan State beat Michigan this year, not looking good for Michigan? Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #6

I never take that game for granted anymore. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2021 #8

Exactly. I don't think anyone takes that game for granted. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #10

Me too, honestly, but never with exuberance. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2021 #11

I agree. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #12

It's hard to predict how those college players... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2021 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #15

Bring on THE GAME. Frankly, I was surprised by today's score but I am pleased as punch with Capt. America Nov 2021 #16

Agreed about throwing out the records. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2021 #17