[Alas Babylon!]

Absolutely correct. Americans are just that way outside of the miniscule hyper-partisan camps.

Like I said, it’s like sports, or at least Americans see it like sports.

Bad sportsmanship is still bad sportsmanship.

Yesterday I watched the Ohio State versus Michigan game. I thought that the dude didn’t get the first down, also. But the ref’s, even after the video replay, gave it to them, and they went on to win on the next play. Bad call, but bad calls still happen and that was it. Game over.

Harbuagh blows of steam, but makes his team’s excellent performance worse with the whining.

And by the way, speaking of sports, NOBODY is getting a win against Alabama this year!

[shalom aleichem]

Careful A.B. The last time Bama faced Ohio State in the post season, the Tide rolled out.

The reason you think it is a “bad call” on the 4th down try, is MSM keeps showing the worst film on it. Here is an overhead look on the yellow line, and Barrett’s chest and the ball cleared the first down distance easily.

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2016/11/27/13756832/jt-barrett-first-down-ohio-state-michigan-2016

[bIlluminati]

And by the way, speaking of sports, NOBODY is getting a win against Alabama this year!

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Probably not, but Washington’s offense, or Wisconsin’s defense, would potentially make it a game worth watching. If Colorado beats Washington and Wisconsin beats Penn St. (combined 28%+ chance), Alabama would have to beat Wisconsin and Ohio State back-to-back. I’d still give Alabama the 5-3 favorites to win out, but less than a lock. Most likely: games like Alabama-LSU or Alabama-Auburn.

If Alabama plays Washington, it’ll look more like Washington-Oregon (with Washington in the role or Oregon).