Dave Portnoy doesn’t mince his words while preferring or dismissing any team’s chance in NFL games. From time to time, Portnoy was seen fuming against Tony Petitti for his decision against Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh while sometimes shouting for Florida State University’s win against different opposition. However, this time, Dave Portnoy came out differently. 

While running the conversation on the chances of FSU, Dave Portnoy preferred to praise the team wholeheartedly. But this couldn’t stop him from praising the team he had previously loathed on several occasions. 

Dave Portnoy deters to write OSU off

Even after repeatedly criticizing the arch-rival Ohio Buckeyes, Dave Portnoy admitted that the team wasn’t a total failure. So, when an NFL fan, Ryan George lambasted FSU for the sluggish pace after the injury of quarterback Jordan Travis, Dave Portnoy flagged the discussion praising OSU’s journey this year. The Barstool Sports CEO stated, “Put some respect on Ohio States name! I know we beat the p**s out of them but they aren’t a total cupcake!”

Previously, the FSU couldn’t make it into the college football semifinal berth even after keeping a clean slate (13-0). Dave Portnoy and other fans of Seminoles criticized the CFP Selection Committee’s decision. However, later, in Selection Committee chairperson Boo Corrigan’s statement, the reason for FSU’s rejection panned out. That also connected the’ cupcake’ comparison for both OSU and FSU. 

FSU in an almost similar position to OSU

On Saturday night, FSU won the ACC Championship after humbling Louisville by a 16-6 margin. However, that couldn’t send them through in the semifinal berth for the national title. Boo Corrigan mentioned the reason as he said to ESPN. com, “As you look at who they are as a team right now, without Jordan Travis, without the offensive dynamic he brings, they are a different team and the committee voted Alabama four and Florida State five.” That handed Alabama a position in the playoff with Michigan, Washington, and Texas. 

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Meanwhile, the Seminoles faced several injuries this season, not just in Jordan Travis. That deterred the team from going full-pumped against the opponents. However, OSU found themselves in a similar position a few weeks ago against the Michigan Wolverines. The quarterback, Kyle McCord, and defensive tackle, Michael Hall Jr. faced injuries before the much-awaited game against the Wolverines. But that couldn’t make the Buckeyes a ‘cupcake’. They had even chances to make it into the semifinal with Michigan if Washington, Oklahoma, and Georgia won their matches. That might have been the reason for Dave Portnoy’s late acceptance of OSU’s perfection in the NFL season. 

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