According to Carp

The Denver Broncos pulled the only of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history. A 6 point underdog found a way to win by double digits. It was a sloppy game, filled with penalties, turnovers, and offensive miscues. The seemingly unflappable Cam Newton wasn’t able to carry the offense to victory without any semblance of a rushing attack. The loss wasn’t all on Cam’s shoulders, much of the credit should be given to the Denver defense. Wade Phillips utilized his personal brilliantly. Maximizing the rush of Miller and Ware, while leaning on Roby, Talib, and Harris in coverage; it allowed the Broncos to have a devastating performance. The Gucci Cowboys weighs in on all of it and more on this episode of According to Carp.

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Super Bowl 50 Breakdown

Buckeye Super Bowl Performances

Peyton Manning’s Next Moves

There are very few offseason sporting to events that rise to the level College Football Signing Day. The first Wednesday in February has nearly risen to the level of a national holiday throughout the college football faithful. It should come as no surprise that most of the teams competing in New Year’s Day Six Bowls finished in the top 25 by nearly every major recruiting agency. The Big Ten has followed up their two solid seasons with 5 teams in the top 25 with OSU and Michigan in the top 10. This bodes extremely well for the future of the conference and we shall find out who filled their needs?

The Super Bowl is quickly approaching and there seems to be a strong public sentiment on who will emerge as the champion. I have been incredibly impressed with Cam Newton’s growth since his rookie campaign. However, even though Cam and the Panthers are nearly a touchdown favorite; I will tell you why and how the Broncos hoist the Lombardi and Peyton will ride off into the sunset.

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2016 Recruiting Wrap Up

Ohio State’s recruiting class

Super Bowl 50 Preview

After leaving the state of Florida to attend Ohio State, Jeff Heuerman slowly became a star. It wasn’t necessarily for all of the attention he garnered in the passing game, but rather for his elite blocking skills. He became a captain and a corner stone for the 2014 National Championship and ultimately a 3rd round draft pick on the way to the Super Bowl. However his road wasn’t that simple. The trials of 2011, 2012 and 2013 helped shape the identity and focus of not only the team, but also Jeff. We go inside the intensity of the Buckeyes’ offseason training program and difficulty of the rehabbing a torn ACL during his rookie season. Most importantly I find out why he chose to leave the state of Florida and how he escaped Urban Meyer and the Gators.

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2014 National Championship

The most talented Buckeye

A rookie season like no other

Playing for a variety of coaching through my NFL tenure has allowed my to gain a unique perspective into many of the NFL matchups throughout the season… None more so than this weekend’s AFC Championship game. After spending three seasons with Wade Phillips and a season with Belichick, I now look at this game in a different light. How do the Pats try slow the Broncos’ running attack? What has Wade Phillips tried against Brady in the past? I’ll let out how I think both coaches will attack their opposing quarterbacks and if it has any chance of success.

As the sun is setting the NFC Championship will be kicking off and it couldn’t feature two more different teams. The Cards want to air it out with Palmer and the bunch, while Cam and Carolina would love low scoring, ugly football game. What happens when these two ideologies collide? Find out on this edition of According to Carp.

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AFC Championship Game

NFC Championship Game

Manning v. Brady the last hurrah?

Jack Mewhort is a native of Toledo, Ohio, which puts him on the front lines of the greatest rivalry in sports. Jack and I discuss how he came to choose Ohio State over the “Team up North” and who were his main recruiting influences. After arriving at OSU, his career took off after his redshirt season, becoming a starting tackle. However, after the resignation of Jim Tressel, he and his teammates endured one of the most difficult stretches in school history. Three coaches in as many seasons, capped off with 6-7 finish in 2011 and a bowl ban the following season. Jack has been through it all and was able to garner a 2nd round pick from the Indianapolis Colts. What’s it like to protect Andrew Luck? Who is the most talented player he played with at OSU? Find out on this edition of According to Carp.

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The OSU transition from Tress to Fick to Urban

How tough were the 2011 and 2012?

Comparing Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer

Hitting the Rookie Wall

The College football season is finally over. For the fourth time in seven years Bama again reins supreme. How were they able to do it? And even though most of the world hates Lane Kiffin, how must credit does he deserve? I thought his play calling was a crucial piece of Alabama’s success and will expand more upon it.

Deshaun Watson is a full grown man. The Vince Young comparisons were abundant on Twitter throughout the course of the game and for good reason. He was almost able to put together one of the great all time performances against the seemingly unbeatable team. How high is his ceiling and should we be surprised by his success?

The WAY TO EARLY Top 25 for 2016 our out. We take a peak inside the rankings and whether they will stand firm come this August? Find out my take on this According to Carp.

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Alabama v. Clemson Wrap up

How good is Nick Saban?

How important was Lane Kiffin?

The Way to Early Top 25 for 2016

Once again the Gucci Cowboy himself, Beau Bishop, joins the show from Cleveland. As the dust settles on the College Football season we try to define the 2015 season for the Ohio State Buckeyes. What were his feelings watching the Fiesta Bowl romp that could have been far worse had Joey Bosa not been ejected. What are Zeke Elliot’s NFL prospects and will he end up being the first running back taken in the draft? Raekwon McMillan had some kind words for Defensive Coordinator Luke Fickell after the game via Instagram. How will the arrival of new Co-Coordinator Greg Schiano affect the dynamics within the defense room and does Beau like the hire?

The College Football Playoff powers that be forced us to consume the semifinals on New Year’s Eve. We discuss how that wrecked the whole feeling of the New Year’s Day games. Why did they do it? Beau will tell you his thoughts.

Cleveland is a mess and the Browns are firing coaches like most people change socks. How does Jimmy Haslam plan to succeed? Who will take the job? And is a job worth taking?

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Ohio State v. Notre Dame Fiesta Bowl wrap up

The future of the Ohio State Defense

Why the CFP Semi Finals were changed to December 31st and was it a good move?

Cleaning up the Cleveland Browns

We are in the thick of College Football Bowl season and New Year’s Day is quickly approaching. That means the biggest games of the college football season will be commencing with the “New Year’s Six” Bowl games. Two national semi finals in the Cotton (Michigan State v. Alabama) and Orange (Oklahoma v. Clemson) will take center stage on New Year’s Eve. A development I strongly dislike, but that’s when they will be played and I can’t change it. We talk the Peach, Rose, Sugar…. And of course the Fiesta. With the classic matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame looming, which team will be more motivated after having their National Title hopes destroyed. What are strengths of Notre Dame? How can Ohio State neutralize their offensive speed? Find out.

Watching Johnny Manziel the last few games of the season has me rethinking my evaluation of him. Can he be a top tier NFL? I still don’t believe so, but there is another QB in his draft class that has fairly comparable skills, and it is leading his team to the playoffs. Find out who Johnny’s ceiling could be….IF he takes football and life seriously.

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Fiesta Bow Preview of Ohio State and Notre Dame

New Year’s Six bowl matchups and predictions

Johnny Football’s new professional ceiling

New Albany native Darron Lee played quarterback his entire football career, but when OSU Linebacker coach Luke Fickell came calling, he decided he would be able to switch positions. Darren and I discuss his redshirt year in 2013 and how tough the transition was for a skinny athletic kid to come in and play the type of physically demanding football it takes to earn your keep as a member of the Silver Bullet defense. He talks about the difficulties many of the young players faced during the 2014 season. After suffering difficult loss early to Virginia Tech, Darren discusses how the night game in Happy Valley defined both JT Barrett as a starter and the 2014 OSU squad as a whole.

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Ohio State 2013-2015

How tough it was for a RS Freshman to play

Playing with other terrific linebackers in Josh Perry and Raekwon McMillan

How the tough it was to redshirt during the 2013 season

Ohio State Linebacker Josh Perry joins the show to discuss his time at Ohio State. Not just the good times, but also the bad. How a Big Ten Championship and Orange Bowl loss in 2013 helped catapult the 2014 team to the 1st Undisputed National Title in College Football history. We discuss his recruitment and development as a Buckeye and how he transformed from a “soft suburban kid” into a three-year starter, captain and All Big Ten Linebacker. It is a remarkable conversation from a kid who I didn’t know if he would last a season at OSU, let alone need a trophy case for his awards.

Out of all of the great players on OSU’s roster, find out who Josh Perry thinks is the best and what it has been like to play for Coach Meyer. We also share stories about Coach Fickell and how vital he has been to the defense.

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Ohio State 2012-2015

The most talented Buckeye as per Josh Perry

Playing with other terrific linebacker in Darren Lee and Raekwon McMillan

How the defeats in 2013 made 2014 a possibility