Who knows what constitutes a catch anymore. And to add to that, I'm not sure what targeting is, either. Actually, what is football? Where are we? Who am I? What is the meaning of life?
Ohio State football lost to Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers last night, which stinks because Dabo is a gigantic weiner and because they looked like the better team for much of the game. But since the final score is all that matters, Clemson gets the right to get totally smoked by Joe Burrow in the national championship, while the Buckeyes return to Columbus and think about how to get over the hump against a program that's had its number for a while now.
Still, a game was afoot, and some individual performances made it special.
THE TEAM
Ohio State against the world! Love my team
— Tyreke Smith (@T_23_baller) December 29, 2019
Thank you Buckeye Nation its been an honor! To my brothers I love yall 4L
— BenVictor (@BinjimenVictor) December 29, 2019
Thank you Buckeye Nation! For the amazing four years. To my brothers I love yall! To my city I appreciate all the love and support #3Nine
— leek (@Leek_39) December 29, 2019
Going to be a lot of what ifs but one things for sure.. this was an incredible season led by an even more incredible senior class and wont soon be forgotten. #GoBucks
— Drue Chrisman (@DChrisman91) December 29, 2019
Love my brothers, Love my team, and Love you buckeye nation....well be back
— Haskell Garrett (@HASKELL_808) December 29, 2019
I know we didnt get the outcome we wanted, but I love my team and my brothers. Thanks for also being there with us Buckeye nation
— Jk dobbins (@Jkdobbins22) December 29, 2019
Was a pleasure getting to play, learn from, and build relationships with my brothers on this team. Sorry it ended that way.
— Garrett Wilson (@GarrettWilson_V) December 29, 2019
With that said. Next year everybodys in trouble.. well be back.
— Garrett Wilson (@GarrettWilson_V) December 29, 2019
Hate to let Ohio State down.... This season has gave us memories that will last a lifetime. #GoBucks
— Jeff Okudah (@jokudah) December 29, 2019
— Jk dobbins (@Jkdobbins22) December 29, 2019
THE ALUMNI
Buckeyes
— Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) December 29, 2019
Dabo pic.twitter.com/bVxBEyM2ui
— Joey Lane (@JoeySmoke14) December 29, 2019
@Jkdobbins22 you a soldier brotha
— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) December 29, 2019
CB1 SHARPIE @jokudah
— Terry McLaurin (@TheTerry_25) December 29, 2019
I have seen a million things this season that leads me to believe that Ryan Day is the future of Ohio State football. Hell of a job in his first season.. Championships are coming.
— Dustin Fox (@DustinFox37) December 29, 2019
Im just sick man
— Sean Nuernberger (@Sean4Heisman1) December 29, 2019
Remember that feeling. Let it fuel you in everything you do this offseason. Lets work @justnfields
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) December 29, 2019
MAKES U FREAKIN' THINK
Jordan Fuller on the overturned fumble return: "Im not paid to be a ref, but it looked like he caught it to me. But Im not paid to do that, Im not even paid to play football."
— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) December 29, 2019
THE REST
J.K. Dobbins sets the Ohio State single-season rushing yards record pic.twitter.com/yFGHe3r8UE
— SI College Football (@si_ncaafb) December 29, 2019
@Austin__Mack11,
— Des (@dest_ball) December 29, 2019
Best of luck in the NFL. I will always appreciate all you did for the Buckeyes and Fort Wayne. The past four years ive been your biggest fan. I will never forget the moment that you gave me your game program from your book bag. Continue to put 260 on the map!! pic.twitter.com/VmDKxYMBgj
Bev created a bunch of tiny Da Wands for us to take on the trip! @dawand_jones #fiestabowl pic.twitter.com/2YnCK4cnWL
— Road Runner (@RRowRoadRunner) December 29, 2019
This was an extremely ballsy call by Day, and were still basking in it. pic.twitter.com/1WLoyjNRjt
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) December 29, 2019
That targeting call was terrible
— John Legend (@johnlegend) December 29, 2019
Buckeye Nation is DEFINITELY in the building. O-H! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/P3paPz6ApQ
— Ohio State (@OhioState) December 29, 2019
J.K.
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 29, 2019
Justin.
Thats it. Thats the tweet.#GoBucks #ToughLove pic.twitter.com/d3aEZkFWsW
Garrett Wilson WOW! pic.twitter.com/3lPT5rbezg
— Kyle Robertson (@KRobPhoto) December 29, 2019
That's it for this season; 13-1 with a playoff appearance and a Big Ten title is still pretty damn amazing for Ryan Day's first season. Maybe it's somewhat of a consolation knowing that the team wants more than that for 2020.