I understand being mad at the outcome of the Fiesta Bowl, because I am mad at the outcome of the Fiesta Bowl. It wasn't a game that I expected Ohio State to win, but it was a game in which I expected Ohio State to score points. I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that you felt the same way, and I'll also go ahead and assume that you want to hold someone responsible for those zero points.
Which is fine! I feel the same way, but having done the Twitter post for a while now, it's become readily apparent to me that Ohio State should not be basing personnel or playcalling decisions on the whims of very angry, slightly drunk Buckeye fans. At least, not all the time.
The reason why I think people call for a Robespierre-style purge after bad losses is because they want to exert some kind of control over a situation which they have no control over. It's a perfectly understandable impulse, but I hope that it'll make you feel a little better to know that even former Buckeye players feel the same way.
Anyway, this Twitter Reaction post is a little different. There's going to be a lot of chronological negativity, but if you can stick with me, the ending is a little more positive. Let's get to it.
THINGS STARTED OUT GREAT, BEFORE THEY IMMEDIATELY TURNED TO CRAP
Go Bucks!! Let's bring in the new year with a victory for Ohio!
— Jim Tressel (@JimTressel5) January 1, 2017
Ohio State takes the field at the Fiesta Bowl. pic.twitter.com/RgadEKQhua
— Eric Seger (@EricSeger33) January 1, 2017
Buckeyes. Buckeyes everywhere. pic.twitter.com/JsSPQOzUXm
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) January 1, 2017
Easy money
— Eli Apple (@EliApple13) January 1, 2017
THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE AS PEOPLE WATCH THINGS TURN TO CRAP
Punt and play field position game
— corey brown (@phillybrown10) January 1, 2017
Probably shouldnt put your third corner on the best receiver in the country. Twice now Mike Williams has gotten best of Denzel Ward.
— Tim Shoemaker (@TimShoemaker) January 1, 2017
When u have great field position you have to score points.
— Boom Herron (@BOOMHERRON1) January 1, 2017
Seems like I remember a Fiesta Bowl when we forgot to run the tailback and got rolled. I think that Urban guy was on the other side.
— Vaughn Broadnax (@vaughnbroadnax) January 1, 2017
Lots of loafs there on D
— Matt Finkes (@MattFinkes) January 1, 2017
The game starts and ends at the LOS. It's that simple.
— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) January 1, 2017
CARDALE JONES LOSING HIS MIND, AN ACT IN ELEVEN PARTS
Ready to see a GREAT game
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) December 31, 2016
No such thing as a "road" game for OSU, #BuckeyeNation, we EVERYWHERE!!!!
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) January 1, 2017
Let's get a drive put together
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) January 1, 2017
Come here, let me talk to you kicker boy, tf you doing
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) January 1, 2017
Ok, if we don't get points on this drive, I'm turning this off
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) January 1, 2017
COME ONNNNNN
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) January 1, 2017
Anyone have the number to that sideline phone?
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) January 1, 2017
They need to go in the locker room, turn on the PS4, pop in Madden 17 & hit every play since this play calling has went MIA!!
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) January 1, 2017
Let's turn this around!!
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) January 1, 2017
Hope everyone have a safe, happy, lit New Years Eve
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) January 1, 2017
Goodnight
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) January 1, 2017
PICK YOUR OWN STAGE OF GRIEF TO IDENTIFY WITH
The game isn't over until there are triple 0s on the clock. Remember that
— Tyvis Powell (@1Tyvis) January 1, 2017
I hate everything
— Evan Blankenship (@EBShipMusic) January 1, 2017
And y'all act like 17pts is hard to overcome. All they really need is 1 TD this quarter and we got a ball game. One series at a time fellas
— Tyvis Powell (@1Tyvis) January 1, 2017
I want nothing more than for this game to be over with.
— Evan Blankenship (@EBShipMusic) January 1, 2017
Man this is the worst Buckeye offense in the last 15 years
— Larry Grant (@LarryGrant95) January 1, 2017
Didn't think I'd need to compile a list like this today. pic.twitter.com/ipj4of7BM1
— New Year's Adam (@Adam_Jacobi) January 1, 2017
Play calling was such trash tonight...
— Darron Lee (@DLeeMG8) January 1, 2017
I'm being nice. It was trash last year too https://t.co/hOU2uzFpKM
— Darron Lee (@DLeeMG8) January 1, 2017
Clemson wins 31-0 pic.twitter.com/iH4frsX5JK
— Eric Seger (@EricSeger33) January 1, 2017
sheesh that sucked
— jake stoneburner (@jake_STONEYY) January 1, 2017
NO, THANK YOU GUYS
Thank you to THE Ohio State University for an amazing 5 years.......... I wouldn't trade it for the world, I loved every second of it!
— Craig Fada (@cfada29) January 1, 2017
They love you then they hate you then they love you again ..The Buckeyes will be back !
— Mike Weber (@mikeweberjr) January 1, 2017
#BuckeyeNation thank you for everything you done I appreciate it
— QB KILLA (@JayHolmes_) January 1, 2017
Love this team. Wouldn't trade my brothers for anyone. We'll bounce back. That's what great teams do. See you next year CFP
— E (@RestUpBoog) January 1, 2017
Appreciate you Buckeye Nation for sticking with us! I wouldn't change a thing! I still will go to war with my guys over anybody! #GoBucks
— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) January 1, 2017
Appreciate all of y'all man, much love!
— Marshon Lattimore (@shonrp2) January 1, 2017
Thank you for everything Buckeye Nation. It's been an unforgettable 5 years, I love this team and I'm a Buckeye for life.
— Patrick Elflein (@elflein65) January 1, 2017
Once again, Thank You BuckeyeNation.
— Raekwon McMillan (@Kwon_daTRUTH) January 1, 2017
Thank you buckeye nation for these last four years . Its been a blessing to be able to suit up in the scarlet and grey every Saturday.
— Dontre Wilson (@treydayy_) January 1, 2017
And that wraps up the Twitter Reactions for this year. It sucks to close it out this way, but while yes, everyone should be fired, I'm still proud of how this team battled through adversity and their own occasionally boneheaded play week in and week out. The 2016 Buckeyes were the youngest team in college football, and put in work. My hat is off to them.
