Ohio State had nine 5-star recruits play in the NC game. You’re looking off a list. You don’t know $#*! about this team. Sounds like sour grapes to me.
You’re also dissing 3 and 4 star players. I happen to know a few 3 star ranked guys from previous years, and they’re exemplary men.
The other thing you’re totally discounting is the faith factor of this team. Rarely have I seen a team profess their faith in Jesus Christ the way this year’s Buckeyes have.
Notre Dame did also. In fact, even in defeat, Notre Dame still acknowledged the Lord’s hand in their lives. Is it any wonder that these two teams were the two teams playing for the Natty this year, with an expanded playoff schedule?
This year’s Buckeyes were more than just a team of 5-star players. This was a group of young men who openly professed their faith, to each other, to Columbus, to the world.
They didn’t get here by virtue of their talent all alone. They made it through to this achievement because of selflessness that they learned, from JC first. One by one they learned from each other about Him. There’s been a revival on this team. They believe and trust in Him, in their coach, and in each other.
They went through a lot of adversity. Heck, most of the starters on this team could be playing in the NFL this year as rookies. They could be earning BIG money. However, they wanted to win a NC for their team. They came back, when they didn’t have to.
They asked the Lord to help them, and He put them through the grinder. Bitter losses. How do you bounce back from that?
The same can be said of Notre Dame. Those are all good guys, too, I have the utmost respect for Marcus Freeman and what he’s trying to build. It’s pretty cool to watch him.
Give this video a watch. First up is Emeka Egbuka. Second is TreVeyon Henderson. Third is Gee Scott, Jr. Tie this with Will Howard, Jack Sawyer, and Caleb Downs professing their faith.
https://youtu.be/IdmmyVI3_3A?si=3chjHd7IRgrEKXSv
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/jack-sawyer-ohio-state-buckeyes-ncaa-football
This is Caleb Downs’ reaction when Jack Sawyer strip-sacked Quinn Ewers in the Cotton Bowl and ran the ball for a touchdown against Texas. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DErFaxwOKlh/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
See what really made this team a great team. It wasn’t the number of stars behind their status as players. It’s the player behind the stars.
Bttt
As a Michigan fan, the Buckeye revival was fascinating. That was a huge part of Michigan’s success last year. Kudos to the team for their success.
I watched their game with Texas. They finally won a close, contested game. They won it through character with that goal line stand. Character built by rebounding from their disastrous loss to Michigan. Congrats to all their players.