I am a big Michigan fan. I root for Bama first and foremost, Georgia second, but after that, its probably Michigan. But after reading this great EDSBS article, I may have to be a Buckeye for a day! Which would make my roommate happy. He is an Ohio State fan! Jerk!
And then there is this:
The game may not mean much nationally this year, but it has in recent memory:
Now, I am not one to want to rank the rivalries. I think they are so subjective and mean so much to each fan base that there is NOTHING you can say to change someone's opinion. Michigan/Ohio State? Alabama/Auburn? Amherst/Williams? PissAnt State/Nowhere Tech? To the people involved, their rivalry is always the biggest.
But this one ALMOST always has some big national implications. Just no this year. The only story line here is that Michigan needs the win to become bowl eligible. If Ohio State wins they go to the Rose Bowl. If they lose...........they go to the Rose Bowl. So this game means NOTHING to Ohio State other than keeping their hated rivals out of a bowl game. Which, is probably enough motivation anyways.
I always look forward to the Pissant State/Nowhere Tech game!
ReplyDeletePissant has been down as of late, but they will spring the upset this year! You can TAKE IT TO THE BANK!
ReplyDelete