Regarding Ohio State football
To the editor: It seems to me that the coach failed to teach if the quarterback was unable to pick things up. The coaches are responsible for calling the plays. It is not the quarterback’s fault if the receivers fail to perform their duties. When a coach makes a mistake, he shouldn’t blame someone else. Is Kyle McCord going to be the next Joe Burrow? Was Burrow’s departure from OSU due to the same reason?
Carl: No, Burrow did not leave Ohio State for that reason. He left to go somewhere he could play right away after losing out on the starting position. Dwayne Haskins, the player who defeated him at Ohio State, passed for a Big Ten-record 4,831 yards and 50 touchdowns while leading the Buckeyes to a 13-1 season in 2018. That following season, his second at LSU, Burrow became a great player.
To the editor: Regarding coach Day’s record against Michigan, I would like to make one observation: When does he finally decide that his offensive coordinator will handle calling plays for the offense? Let the OC call the plays; if he’s not up to par, find another person who can. After all, you are paying for his services.
Day took that action with the defense, despite the fact that it hasn’t yet played at its best against Michigan and postseason opponents. Day calls plays devoid of originality or imagination. That’s why trick plays, like the ones against Rutgers and Michigan this year, usually burn us.
Trick plays, even if they are unsuccessful, certainly cause the defense to consider them. Hopefully, Day will awaken and pass the ball to Brian Hartline for an offensive play. It’s hard to think that nothing will get better!
To Ken: On the big stage Ohio State is on, it would be a big ask for a coach who has had great success to hand it over to a rookie because Hartline has never been a play-caller. Kevin Wilson, on the other hand, was unique because of his extensive coordinating background. Wilson, though, is Tulsa’s head coach right now.
Dear Mr. Brian White, the editor: According to Don White, Ohio State’s most recent football victory over Michigan occurred “over a terrible TTuN during COVID.”Michigan may have been awful, but Ryan Day is not to blame, and it was most definitely not during COVID.A few months before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States, in November 2019, we defeated the Wolverines 56-27 in Ann Arbor.
Furthermore, why does it appear that so many people are easily forgetting that the game scheduled for November 2020 was canceled due to the COVID pandemic? That year, Ohio State was so strongly favored in Columbus that everyone expected the Buckeyes to win handily. As a result, it’s highly likely that OSU’s significant victory over our bitter rivals in 2020 was unfairly robbed by COVID.
Respected Editor: With all the transfers in college football these days, there seems to be a lot of hand wringing and head scratching. It should come as no surprise given the open transfer portal and the large amount of NIL money available. Remember that despite their desire to compete, all of these athletes are excellent athletes who are content to watch from the sidelines.
For many, game day is just an opportunity to showcase their skills. I believe that reducing the amount of scholarships that universities can offer from the current 85 to 75 would help reduce the number of players who are looking to transfer. More players would have the chance to participate as a result, decreasing their likelihood of wanting to transfer. Is a third string of players who never get the chance to live out their dreams really necessary?
To the editor: (On Ryan Day) There are moments when you watch your iconic football team play another iconic football team from the sidelines of an iconic football stadium and you mistakenly believe that you are an iconic coach when in fact you are not.
To Brian: I began my letter by praising Ohio State for going above and beyond this season. Even with a new quarterback, an O-line that needed to be rebuilt, injuries, and uncertainty surrounding the secondary, there was weekly progress.The Big House crowd could have been silenced by the Buckeyes.However, Ryan Day is negatively impacted by the news of the transfers, which were mostly made by Kyle McCord.
To hear the head coach say, “You just couldn’t finish it.” It simply isn’t good enough “(a contradictory statement implying McCord?) is not justified. Michigan was the superior team and the gold standard. Dispatch writers confirmed that opinion on December 1. If J.J. McCarthy were to return as a senior, his team would have a stronger advantage in the rivalryโthat is, if McCord hadn’t been the one who gave OSU the best chance to prevail.
But would McCord want to go another season without the support of his coach? How many quarterbacks in their first year reach 11-0? tenacious! Day made an unwise comment at the wrong time. The “Fire Day” crowd might pause in response to the news. Perhaps not after another defeat.
It hurts to lose to your opponent three times; it was heartbreaking. Now, doubts and questions have taken the place of hope on the last drive. Those emotions won’t be altered for a while by a bowl victory. Readers can then judge whether McCord acted hurriedly and perhaps selfishly. With Harbaugh’s problem(s) of late, the Ann Arbor scene appeared almost dysfunctional. However, I question if there aren’t wider-ranging issues at play here.
Day is more concerned with maintaining his reputation, especially with McCord. or perhaps not at all. just the record of 1-3. To win that game, do whatever it takes.To Larry: Especially after he didn’t live up to expectations, I don’t think it’s improper for a coach to tell a player he needs to compete to keep his job. Furthermore, it is coaching to tell someone they haven’t performed well enough.
To the editor: It’s clear from witnessing the most recent collapse against the Kings that the “brick by brick” approach has only produced a straw house. It’s time to blow it out of the water, sulk, and bring in new upper management to get us some players who can play the whole 60 minutes.
Fantilli was a great choice, but unless we surround him with more talent, he will not be able to develop. As for the rest of this young team (we have been hearing that for years), are they actually going to develop or will they just grow into mediocre players that are a little bit older? As of now I will be canceling my Bally Sports subscription as of the first of the year. $19.99 a month, and Comedy Central is free – both showing pretty much the same material these days
Editor’s note: I am more than a little disappointed in the Blue Jackets’ incapacity to win games after taking a lead in the third period, as are many other long-suffering fans. I was absolutely shocked by an article I recently read. It is said that the coaches and players are attempting to determine what has to be done in order to win those games. Really? Do they mean business? Every Jackets fan’s intelligence is insulted by this kind of obfuscation of the obvious facts.
Here’s a suggestion: when leading in the third period, try to play offense. Indeed, a very radical notion. Put another way, always play in the same manner. Rather than acting as though you are scared of losing, play as though you want to win. Less than ten minutes remained in the Jackets’ comeback victory during the Nov. 6 game in Florida despite an early deficit. What did the whole team do following the ensuing faceoff? They took a step back.
They all took a step back and cowered down in the defensive zone for the rest of the game, giving the Panthers total possession of the puck.After exerting so much effort to take the lead, one would think that being in the offensive zone would be advantageous.If your opponent doesn’t have the puck, they can’t score!
It is not a winning tactic to chip the puck out of the defensive zone and let the opposition keep bringing it back in to take pot shots at the goal. It is not a plan to wait for the time to run out. I suppose the players don’t really want to win if this is their thought process. Someone needs to be fired if the coaching staff is the source of the idea.
To the editor: I wonder if anyone else gets sick of the new OSU men’s basketball game announcer’s blustery style? His style of announcing must have been lifted from WWE because it is extremely irritating and undermines his goal of energizing the crowd.
Since no one else is amused around me, it is obvious that his excessively loud and boisterous delivery is for his own amusement. I suppose he believes he is the source of amusement. Oh, to be an arena announcer who wasn’t trying to make himself out to be a legend.
On the Columbus Crew
For the editor: Evidently, both Crew supporters and the now-famous untrustworthy Ticketmaster are still at a disadvantage due to Major League Soccer. It is never too late to do the right thing, as Mr. Arrace said, and he was far too kind to say that. A lot of people who had season tickets made plans to be there when ticket sales started on Monday at 1 p.m.
But a leak that allowed other organizations to buy tickets using bots effectively ended that window for purchases. Those who either didn’t see the email in time or couldn’t make plans to be available on short notice were eliminated from the running, but they did try to do the right thing by canceling those purchases and reopening at 10 the following day.
Furthermore, supporters of the visiting team were admitted prior to Columbus season ticket holders. That’s particularly irritating considering how the process transpired. I’d be curious to know the reasoning behind that, as I’m sure there is one. Priority was also granted to those who chose to use a credit card. I would inquire as to the league’s priorities, but that should go without saying. Naturally, it isn’t about money, and Columbus Crew fans aren’t involved either.
To John: I can tell you that the league does not place a high value on the happiness of Crew fans. Money comes first, followed by roughly a thousand other things, and possibly the Nordecke after that, provided that money is made.
To the editor: I love The Dispatch’s sports section, especially Jardy, for Ohio State men’s basketball. However, I’m once again disappointed that the excellent women’s basketball team at Ohio State doesn’t receive as much coverage. Despite the Buckeyes’ outstanding season, there isn’t much coverage of it. Excellent reports on the Ohio State men’s team, the Crew, the Blue Jackets, high school athletics, etc.
The SC women’s basketball team receives superior, parity coverage to both Clemson and USC men’s sports due to its part-time residence in South Carolina. Hopefully, The Dispatch’s coverage of Ohio State women’s sports will receive more resources and attention.
To Than On the Ohio State women’s basketball team, we do a lot, even though we don’t treat all sports equally. After providing excellent preseason coverage, Adam Jardy is now on the beat with Brianna Mac Kay. For excellent coverage this season, follow her.