If this IU-Michigan game goes to OT, both teams are going to elect to be on defense.

I was in the Trop for No. 3,000, the first to do so on a HR. Still have the commemorative card they handed out after the game. Great memory. Need to have you sign it one day.

And adding more: That way, you're more likely to have two independent opinions of the replays. Now, we have a replay official, who has already seen the TV copy (and probably a couple replays) imposing his opinion heavily on the game official. It creates a weird one-sided convo.

... If replay confirmed his the on-field call, then move on. But if the on-field official has concern, then a conversation should ensue. What do we have here? What do you see? Is there enough evidence?

Now that we can hear the communication, I find the replay system incredibly flawed. The replay official seems FAR too influential, imposing his opinion immediately. Why? The game official should come to the monitor, ID the call on the field, and be shown the replays. (1/2) ...

Oh ... We have competition for worst roughing the passer call of the weekend.

Yeah, I guess. But that's my logic at kicking the extra pt. If you hold OSU to a FG, you're down only 8. Stays one possession. If IU doesn't get that two, then I'd guess its winning percentage index drops significantly. Did it improve much going from 5 to 4?

What is the math going for two when you're down six?

Tonight’s officiating in a nutshell: The umpire called the penalty on the offense after the fumble but pointed to Washington, then walked it off vs Purdue. Sure. Whatever works.

Nearly had a Dance Battle between quarters.

Didn’t that runner step out at the 5?

I can assure you the current model is not in mint condition.

If anyone else wants to jump in here, I'd like to turn this into a bidding war ...

Would be great, though ... Memorial Day, everyone just wraps it up for a few months. Report back after Labor Day.

I do love when The Exponent newsroom wishes me a great fall break as I’m leaving the office on Thursday evening. I’ll … I’ll be back here tomorrow and all next week. I, uh, work here full-time.

Long live Jeffrey Maier!

The @purdueexponent free donut table is immensely popular at today’s Housing Fair on the Memorial Mall. We’ll be here til 2.

Victory Formation vs. a Power 4? Well, I'll be ...

Guy leaving with an apparent concussion. Teammates dapping him on the head on walk to the locker room. Always gives me a chuckle.