Friday, November 16, 2007

On Tap...

Today is special, if for no other reason than it is the eve of arguably the greatest rivalry in sports. The Ohio State University Buckeyes renew their annual gridiron battle with the University of Michigan Wolverines tomorrow. Although not as highly anticipated nationally as last year, it will mark the 104th edition of “The Game” [and the second time without either Bo Schembechler and Woody Hayes].


I have the unusual perspective of being a Buckeye living in Ann Arbor, MI and working for what former Ohio State coach Woody Hayes could only verbalize as “that school up north.” In cycling terms, it would be analogous to being an American Floyd Landis fan living in Paris and working for the LNDD; the contestants analogous to the historic cycling rivalries of Anquetil v. Polidour, Lemond v. Hinault, and Armstrong v. Ullrich.

In any event the weather for the game will be blustery and cold; perfect football weather. And perfect Belgian-esque cycling weather for the following cyclocross races.


As usual, if you've stopped by looking for results or photos of any of the races listed above, click through to TrueSport.com.

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4 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:41 AM

    Love the blog! I feel your pain about living in Ann Arbor - hope you find a great place to watch the game.

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  2. Unknown9:53 AM

    I watched the HBO(?) special on this rivalry.

    Living in Nebraska, I had no idea. The rivalry between the Cornhuskers and the Oklahoma Sooners was a fierce one, but nothing like Ohio State-Michigan.

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  3. Granny's 3010:12 AM

    it can be vitriolic for sure sean...and thanks for the support anon, well wishes to you as Casey's or Connor's may be my home for the next few hours.

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  4. Anonymous4:46 PM

    GO BUCKEYES!!! Did you survive watching the game in Ann Arbor?

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