As much as I hate the play, I still get a sense of satisfaction when “The Call” is mentioned on national TV. The latest occurance was today on Cold Pizza, when sports journalist Skip Bayless mentioned it in regards to the Buckeyes getting away with one during March Madness.
Ohio State center Greg Oden threw an Xavier player to the floor in what should’ve been called a flagrant foul in the waning moments of their Saturday match up. Xavier looked to have the game locked up if the call was made. Two free throws and possession most likely would’ve sealed it.
Instead, Xavier went one and one from the line, the Buckeyes had a shot at a three to force overtime and they hit it, eventually rolling in OT.
When discussed on Cold Pizza this morning, Bayless said the following in reference to the no call:
“That was the most outrageous injustice I have seen since Ohio State STOLE the national football championship from Miami with that pass interference flag that came ten seconds after the play was over.”
Classic. Four years later and “The Call” is still being discussed, much to the chagrin of Buckeye nation who seek validation and love to cite the random columnist (usually from somewhere in Ohio or Big XII country) who defends “The Call”.
Even bleeding heart host Jay Crawford couldn’t defend the comment outside of saying “two seconds” to Bayless’ ten. I think Crawford was still stinging from the waxing Florida put on them months ago in Glendale. Since that beatdown, Buckeye faithful scattered like roaches when the lights are turned on. There’s no fight left in that once-arrogant crew.
Sure, it still burns that Miami was robbed of back-to-back titles, but it’s always a treat to hear someone take a dig at Ohio State’s tainted title.
Plus, had The U brought home the hardware, we wouldn’t have Randy Shannon at the helm now and after 7-6 in 2006, I’m more concerned with the future than I am the past.
What’s up Cane fans?? I just wanted to stop in and say hang in there!!! Spring game is a few weeks away and I’ll be heading to south beach to see the new squad in action ( I can’t wait)!! If anyone sees the crazy fool in the green and orange hockey mask and wig come and say hi!! Anyways September 1 is on the way and it will be here before you know, so hang in there Cane fans it won’t be long!!!
After Florida thrashed Ohio State one of the La times writers pointed out how the big ten has not one only one championship since the inception of the BCS and he went on to say “and that was because of the worse call in the history of college football”. That play will live forever. Unfortunately we had a championship stolen, but as every player knows sometimes you have to beat the other team and sometimes you have to over come the officials too. We shall rise again to our rightful place in college football.
DOC in CALI
coincidently, I had a business delaing with former Gator, Larry Kennedy today, and the topic got to the buckeyes and how the U got screwed, and he admitted to it, and added “One of the biggest screwings EVER!” Of course I then grinned when I told him how lucky he was to have played from 91-94 and not have his butt handed to him by the Mighty U!
I’m not a fan of Skip Bayless by any means but it’s nice to see another team get discredited for once besides us. We all know the call was horrible AND late as hell and we have to leave it at that. Seeing them get spanked this year and not hearing their fans make a peep all off season is priceless. I hate UF, but they kept me sane this summer at least, up here in Buckeye land. I can’t wait for next year. By the way take a look at our schedule next year and then look at Ohio State’s- theirs is laughable. They should go unbeaten every year with that garbage they play.