Who was MVP last night
- Thread starter wormdog
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The MVP has to be the paid off piece of shit old ref who threw that flag that helped Ohio State win...
cost me 500
Its always good to see the refs influence and help decide a game, those who had the under got ky'ed...
cost me 500
Its always good to see the refs influence and help decide a game, those who had the under got ky'ed...
I think the sportswriters were so stunned that Miami lost they forgot to pick one
BTW even the Ohio St cheerleaders beat Maimi cheerleaders at half time, even though Lynn Swann still doesn't know that :lol:
BTW even the Ohio St cheerleaders beat Maimi cheerleaders at half time, even though Lynn Swann still doesn't know that
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you clearly have to give a collective MVP to the defensive line of OSU! the had Dorsey running scared all night.
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you clearly have to give a collective MVP to the defensive line of OSU! the had Dorsey running scared all night.
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Craig Krenzel lay on the ground Friday night contemplating the end of Ohio State's season.
"Immediately, it was a feeling of dejection," Ohio State's quarterback said after his fourth down pass in overtime fluttered out of the hands of receiver Chris Gamble. "I just sat on the field thinking, 'That was it.' We were going to have to walk away and come back and do it again next year."
Craig Krenzel does more with his feet than his arm, leading all rushers with 81 yards and two TDs.(AP)
Ah, but in this golden age of the zebra, no game is ever over until the officials say it is. Krenzel and Ohio State were given an extra chance -- and eventually the national championship -- when Miami corner Glenn Sharpe was called for pass interference on Gamble.
Three plays later Krenzel scored his second of two rushing touchdowns to tie the game 24-24. Ohio State won it in the second overtime 31-24, sending the Buckeye Nation into a tizzy. Krenzel went from sitting on his behind to sitting on top of the world, being named the game's offensive MVP.
He did it with easily some of the worst MVP stats in recent years. Krenzel ran 19 times for a game-high 81 yards but completed only seven of 21 passes for 122 yards. Two of his passes were intercepted.
A perfect night in the eyes of coach Jim Tressel.
"All I know is Krenzel did for us what we needed done," said Tressel, the man responsible for putting the shackles on his quarterback. "He led the team, fought like crazy, he made plays, most especially when they had to be made. He's tough. Probably the number characteristic that a quarterback better have, especially a quarterback at Ohio State, he better be tough. He played tough."
It was that way most of the season for the junior. He threw for less than 2,000 yards and most times armed with a game plan labeled, 'Don't screw up.'
"Whatever he does, the way he handles us, is his style of coaching," Krenzel said. "I don't think there's anyone around the country that can argue with it. It may not be anyone's favorite in this day and age."
It probably isn't anyone's favorite outside of Ohio. Krenzel inherited the job last year after Steve Bellisari was suspended for a drunk driving arrest. Krenzel led the Buckeyes to a victory at Michigan, then was yanked in the Outback Bowl game against South Carolina.
Early this season, he shared time with backup Scott McMullen. But as the magic season went on, Krenzel became part of the magic, throwing the game-winning touchdown pass at Purdue.
The scene played out again Friday night. Krenzel came out running against the aggressive Miami defense that was keying on Maurice Clarett. The Hurricanes were caught flat-footed several times by Krenzel's career-high rushing attempts and yards.
And the result. Krenzel is now 15-1 as a starter. Not bad for a slow-footed junior with a less-than-quick release.
"We knew their weaknesses and a weakness of theirs was not expecting our quarterback to run," said running back Lydell Ross.
Trailing 7-0 late in the second quarter, Tressel decided to take the shackles off. He allowed Krenzel to sneak for a touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the Miami 1. Krenzel wedged in between right guard and right tackle.
After the flag in overtime, Krenzel dived in from a yard out to help tie it 24-24. The two rushing touchdowns were also a career high.
"Honestly I didn't see the flag," Krenzel said. "I threw it and got hit as I was throwing it. From what I saw there was a lot of contact. Miami charged the field and kind of sat on the ground."
Then Krenzel waited until after the game to contemplate next year. When the Fiesta Bowl offensive MVP might have to fight to keep his job in the spring.
"Immediately, it was a feeling of dejection," Ohio State's quarterback said after his fourth down pass in overtime fluttered out of the hands of receiver Chris Gamble. "I just sat on the field thinking, 'That was it.' We were going to have to walk away and come back and do it again next year."
Craig Krenzel does more with his feet than his arm, leading all rushers with 81 yards and two TDs.(AP)
Ah, but in this golden age of the zebra, no game is ever over until the officials say it is. Krenzel and Ohio State were given an extra chance -- and eventually the national championship -- when Miami corner Glenn Sharpe was called for pass interference on Gamble.
Three plays later Krenzel scored his second of two rushing touchdowns to tie the game 24-24. Ohio State won it in the second overtime 31-24, sending the Buckeye Nation into a tizzy. Krenzel went from sitting on his behind to sitting on top of the world, being named the game's offensive MVP.
He did it with easily some of the worst MVP stats in recent years. Krenzel ran 19 times for a game-high 81 yards but completed only seven of 21 passes for 122 yards. Two of his passes were intercepted.
A perfect night in the eyes of coach Jim Tressel.
"All I know is Krenzel did for us what we needed done," said Tressel, the man responsible for putting the shackles on his quarterback. "He led the team, fought like crazy, he made plays, most especially when they had to be made. He's tough. Probably the number characteristic that a quarterback better have, especially a quarterback at Ohio State, he better be tough. He played tough."
It was that way most of the season for the junior. He threw for less than 2,000 yards and most times armed with a game plan labeled, 'Don't screw up.'
"Whatever he does, the way he handles us, is his style of coaching," Krenzel said. "I don't think there's anyone around the country that can argue with it. It may not be anyone's favorite in this day and age."
It probably isn't anyone's favorite outside of Ohio. Krenzel inherited the job last year after Steve Bellisari was suspended for a drunk driving arrest. Krenzel led the Buckeyes to a victory at Michigan, then was yanked in the Outback Bowl game against South Carolina.
Early this season, he shared time with backup Scott McMullen. But as the magic season went on, Krenzel became part of the magic, throwing the game-winning touchdown pass at Purdue.
The scene played out again Friday night. Krenzel came out running against the aggressive Miami defense that was keying on Maurice Clarett. The Hurricanes were caught flat-footed several times by Krenzel's career-high rushing attempts and yards.
And the result. Krenzel is now 15-1 as a starter. Not bad for a slow-footed junior with a less-than-quick release.
"We knew their weaknesses and a weakness of theirs was not expecting our quarterback to run," said running back Lydell Ross.
Trailing 7-0 late in the second quarter, Tressel decided to take the shackles off. He allowed Krenzel to sneak for a touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the Miami 1. Krenzel wedged in between right guard and right tackle.
After the flag in overtime, Krenzel dived in from a yard out to help tie it 24-24. The two rushing touchdowns were also a career high.
"Honestly I didn't see the flag," Krenzel said. "I threw it and got hit as I was throwing it. From what I saw there was a lot of contact. Miami charged the field and kind of sat on the ground."
Then Krenzel waited until after the game to contemplate next year. When the Fiesta Bowl offensive MVP might have to fight to keep his job in the spring.
