Ohio State / Michigan - Almost time.

[smarta5150]

HBO has been airing a 1-hour documentary about the rivalry that is.

A lot of fun and interesting facts about one of, if not the greatest rivalry in sports.

My favorite was the game in 1950 (I believe) that took place during a blizzard.

There was a total of 43 punts in the entire game!

Michigan won the game without registering 1 1st down.

 

[smarta5150]

According to Wikipedia on "The Snow Bowl"

The 1950 contest, colloquially known as the Snow Bowl, is perhaps the most famous game in the rivalry. Eighth-ranked Ohio State, coached by Wes Fesler, was scheduled to host the game on November 25 in Columbus amidst one of the worst blizzards on Ohio record. The Buckeyes, who led the Big Ten, were granted the option to cancel the game against Michigan, which would have, by default, given the Buckeyes the Big Ten title outright and won them a trip to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. Ohio State refused, and the game was set to be played. Amid howling snow and wind, in what was probably the most literal example of a "field position" game, the teams exchanged 45 punts, often on first down, in hopes that the other team would fumble the ball near or into their own end zone. Despite failing to gain a single first down, Michigan capitalized on two blocked punts, recovering one in the end zone for a touchdown and booting another one out of bounds for a safety. Michigan gained a 9-3 victory, securing the Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl berth. Heavy criticism of Fesler's play calling led to his resignation and the hiring of Woody Hayes as his successor.

 

[Yeagermeister]

I was watching part of that the other day and never knew the rivalry went that deep.

 

[Concord]

HBO has been airing a 1-hour documentary about the rivalry that is.

A lot of fun and interesting facts about one of, if not the greatest rivalry in sports.

My favorite was the game in 1950 (I believe) that took place during a blizzard.

There was a total of 43 punts in the entire game!

Michigan won the game without registering 1 1st down.

My wife and I watched that documentary the other night and it was great.

Every Ohio St or Michigan fan should watch that.

 

[Concord]

I was watching part of that the other day and never knew the rivalry went that deep.

It goes VERY deep.

In fact I HATE smarta5150 just because of it and I don't even know the guy.

He's worthless.

 

[Concord]

GO BUCKS!​

 

[smarta5150]

It goes VERY deep.

In fact I HATE smarta5150 just because of it and I don't even know the guy.

He's worthless.

The feeling is mutual :laugh2:

 

[devman90]

Go Bucks!

and check out the application i just sent you and accept it.

 

[PosterChild]

How do you get a Michigan grad off your front porch?

A: Pay for the pizza.

 

[Danny White]

Should be a good game... second best rivalry in college football.

 

[Concord]

Should be a good game...The Best rivalry in college football.

Fixed it for you.

GO BUCKS!​

 

[Rampage]

i think ohio state will win. with that said......GO BLUE!

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

cue the Jim Rome Show reference I'm going to call my shot, Ohio State University 27, Ann Arbor Michigan Wolverines 27.

 

[Danny White]

The Best rivalry in college football:

Fixed it for you.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

A lot of fun and interesting facts about one of, if not the greatest rivalry in sports.

"OHHH-VERRRRR-RAAA-TED!!"

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[DallasCowpoke]

i think ohio state will win. with that said......GO BLUE!

WOW, you'd make a GREAT aggy fan!

 

[Concord]

O-H-I-O

GO BUCKS!​

 

[smarta5150]

Its finally time..


GO BLUE!

 

[smarta5150]

Chad Henne!!!

Please look like you have throw a football in the rain before.

Thanks,

Brian Wright (bitter Michigan fan)

 

[Cochese]

Chad Henne!!!

Please look like you have throw a football in the rain before.

Thanks,

Brian Wright (bitter Michigan fan)

The whole team looks like its sleep walking.