Every week, Eleven Warriors will dive into the mentions of Ohio State's coaches and players to bring you the #HotTakes and ramblings of Buckeye Nation. This week, we're basking in the glow of Ohio State's 62-39 demolition of Michigan.
This was supposed to be Michigan's year.
After its season-opening loss to Notre Dame, Jim Harbaugh's squad methodically morphed itself into a playoff contender with 10 consecutive wins. The Wolverines boasted the nation's No. 1 defense and finally had their quarterback.
Meanwhile, Ohio State was clawing its way through one of the most head-scratching seasons in recent memory. The Buckeyes boasted an identical 10-1 record coming into the weekend, but entered The Game as home underdogs for the first time in 14 years.
That set the stage for Michigan's complete undoing. The Buckeyes did whatever they wanted to that top-ranked defense, piling up 567 total yards and a series/school-high 62 points in a 23-point victory that wasn't nearly that close.
If I could summarize the game with just one tweet, it'd be this one:
this is arguably the most disrespectful hit in the history of ohio state/michigan pic.twitter.com/20wgrN9idB
— paco (@AllaireMatt) November 24, 2018
Football is good, actually.
So too were the vibes on Twitter. Let's get to the mentions.
@ Urban Meyer
Never forget your roots @OSUCoachMeyer pic.twitter.com/l08j1j83ky
— Branberry Sauce (@_Brandel_) November 24, 2018
Yes please conjure that Bowling Green mojo for the greatest rivalry in college football.
Go back to short passing over the middle, first drive killed them!!come on
— COS (@northwestmoose) November 24, 2018
Okay, it wasn't all roses in the ole' mentions this week. When Ohio State wasn't up multiple scores by the second drive, some fans got anxious because patience is a fallacy.
@OSUCoachMeyer put @TheTateMartell in the back field we need a QB not afraid to run the ball when there is nothing there! give my man a chance!!!!
— A1C Olson (@A1C_Olson) November 24, 2018
Stop using the most prolific quarterback in school (and now) Big Ten history!
I love nothing more than seeing @OSUCoachMeyer right and left hooking his arms on TV!
— Jojo Jam (@JojoBuckeyes) November 24, 2018
I get your point, but what strange phrasing.
@OSUCoachMeyer its okay when theres an absence of discipline off the field, but not on the field (too many flags). Unfortunately you cant have one without the other. @TimTebow #fraud
— Justin Meko (@JAMeko703) November 24, 2018
I honestly have no idea what this means, or why it was tweeted at Meyer during the second quarter of this game.
If Im @OSUCoachMeyer in telling my kids to KEEP POURING IT ON..this isnt the kinda game thats won in the first half. You have to Beat the Fight out of ichigan. #GoBucks
— JAY RICHARDSON (@JayRichardson99) November 24, 2018
Oh Jay, I think he got the memo.
Boy, @OSUCoachMeyer's "illness" must come and go based on whether the team is winning or not. Really weird.#Buckeyes #Wolverines #MICHvsOSU
— Ray McKigney (@Ray_McKigney) November 24, 2018
Or maybe he just looks stressed in stressful situations. Weird how that works.
@OSUCoachMeyer STOP RUNNING RPOs WITH TATE MARTELL WITHIN THE 5!! HASKINS IS HOT
— cKyle (@KyleWorkman95) November 24, 2018
Someone doesn't know what an RPO is. Kyle sounds like me when I try to talk to my nephews about Fortknife.
If this keeps up. I really wish @OSUCoachMeyer would go for two on the next TD to Honor Coah Hayes Quote when asked if he would go for two. @OhioStateFB #MICHvsOSU pic.twitter.com/aTihAOFYf3
— Matt Wilkett (@Wilkettmatt) November 24, 2018
Man y'all wanted blood. There were no fewer than a dozen calls for a late two-point conversion attempt.
@OSUCoachMeyer @CoachJim4UM pic.twitter.com/LG4s1Lxarr
— Cameron Croghan (@CameronCroghan) November 24, 2018
Dear @OSUCoachMeyer,
— Peter D. Gehres (@pgauctioneer) November 24, 2018
Sorry I ever questioned you. This season has been the greatest rope-a-dope ever. Masterful deception. They had #Michigan right where they wanted them. I #apologize. Never again. #GoBucks
Peter Gehres
Alumnus pic.twitter.com/mpRUbJypMR
My dude right here actually signs his tweets and honestly, that's the most baller thing I've ever seen.
@OSUCoachMeyer I WANTED TO SCORE 69!!! I wanted to use this gif, but you have denied me, with your god damn kneeling! pic.twitter.com/IZ4Ub0KB02
— TheMoMoneyShow (@McMo91) November 24, 2018
That is a sensational gif.
@ Ryan Day
hi i love you please call plays like this all the time @ryandaytime
— hendrix (@bukithegreat) November 24, 2018
Ohio State's offensive coordinator painted a masterpiece against Michigan. I want it framed and hung in every room in my house.
@ryandaytime you need to call some better play calling please
— Chad (@chad_pilot) November 24, 2018
OSU hasn't had good play calling since Herman left.
— CLESPORTSFAN (@CLESPORTSFAN2) November 24, 2018
@ryandaytime can't call a play in the red zone to save his life. Martell trick doesn't work dude!
— Camcamron (@Camcamron101) November 24, 2018
@ryandaytime whatcha doin pards
— Jereiah Hughes (@hughes_jeremiah) November 24, 2018
None of these people are invited to my masterpiece-hanging party.
Ohio State's @ryandaytime is putting on a clinic vs. #TTUN. #Buckeyes #OhioState
— J. David RN (@workandwield) November 24, 2018
.@ryandaytime > @FBCoachDBrown
— Matt Snyder (@officialmattsny) November 24, 2018
@ryandaytime hell of gameplan today coach
— ooaw (@smoomaw0809) November 25, 2018
Mmm yes, these are my people.
@ryandaytime the hero SC needs. pic.twitter.com/9CBVLr3dAD
— Nick Jones (@Mr618Worldwide) November 25, 2018
Nick get your greedy Trojan paws off this man.
@ Dwayne Haskins
Ohio State's redshirt sophomore quarterback put a bow on his historic season with an incredible 430 total yards and six touchdowns against the Wolverines.
Haskins looking at Watson like...#OhioStateFootball #thegame #ohiostatevsmichigan #Heisman @dh_simba7 pic.twitter.com/FtbunSZJjy
— DocCaskey (@OfficialSCaskey) November 24, 2018
The Buckeyes picked on Michigan's third corner, Brandon Watson, all game long. That poor kid will need years of counseling.
In @dh_simba7 We Trust
— Thomas (@TommyDinero_) November 24, 2018
— Dylan (@dillybar2145) November 24, 2018
Easy money ALL DAY @dh_simba7
— 99 Memphis Bleek (@_Joe03) November 24, 2018
The offensive line played its best game of the season and deserve a ton of credit for keeping the pocket clean.
Its only close if you let it be @dh_simba7
— Mtthw Burrll Jr.. (@Burrell_69) November 24, 2018
@dh_simba7 is a little bit more dynamic as a thrower than JT Barrett #TheGame #OSUvsUM
— Matthew Gideon (@mgideon9) November 24, 2018
#Analysis.
@dh_simba7 with the Troy Smith celebration I see you https://t.co/BWURMcsNqX
— Dispatcher adigan (@Madigan68) November 24, 2018
I saw that. And loved it.
This is great.
— Revenge Tour Cancelled (11-1) (@PreyPredatorz) November 24, 2018
Can confirm that it was indeed great.
Thanksgiving might be over but dont tell @dh_simba7 that. He is straight carving this Michigan defense up like its your Uncle Leos turkey. #MichiganVsOhioState pic.twitter.com/PC7rBX2Qnj
— Tailgate Talk (@tailgate_talk_) November 24, 2018
Seasonal humor is always good.
Live footage of @dh_simba7
— Logan Kline (@logankline11) November 24, 2018
#ICHvsOSU #GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/gJCxrNyffv
@dh_simba7 pic.twitter.com/e5iUdoMH2k
— Adam Langhals (@alanghals6) November 24, 2018
@dh_simba7 pic.twitter.com/v1Del6I2Cy
— Antonio Caberos (@Camberos_Leon) November 24, 2018
Sometimes your little brother starts acting up, and you just gotta put them in place."
— Jawnny Tsunami (@Luke_J_Nicklow) November 24, 2018
- Dwayne Haskins @dh_simba7 https://t.co/9DRfRYU9bR
#RevengeTourCancelled.
I. AM. DEAD @dh_simba7 pic.twitter.com/CDkcP8DlMs
— Michelle D (@DufortMichelle) November 24, 2018
This was basically me the entire game.
@ Parris Campbell
Parris Campbell had the game of his life, hauling in six catches for a career-high 192 yards and two touchdowns. Buckeye fans celebrated with him.
Yeah he can run a little bit @PCampbell21
— Brandon Bischof (@Brandon_Bisch24) November 24, 2018
Akrons Own @PCampbell21
— cvtHUNCHO (@JeffWalker_) November 24, 2018
@PCampbell21 running past Michigan players like pic.twitter.com/BTyILIT52T
— Buckeye Nut (@buckeyenut82) November 24, 2018
He's still running.
i went to high school with @PCampbell21 does that make me famous
— lil tug boat (@mekkabayle) November 24, 2018
Absolutely it does.
Just a kid from Akron.... what an AMAZING game for @PCampbell21
— KLC (@KelsssC) November 24, 2018
Wonder how TTUN felt seeing Parris in November?
— Dennis Leviticus (@DennisLeviticus) November 25, 2018
Paris vs the Ichigan Defense... pic.twitter.com/MbshyK12bp
— Brett curphys ustache (@BrettMustache) November 25, 2018
We'll see y'all next week in Indianapolis.
