Fellow Buckeyes, while beloved, Mr Shuster doesn’t speak for us all. I point out w love OSU has more nat football championships & knows not to call 14 timeouts in an NCAA playoff basketball game
And I’m not even a Buckeye fan! Hurrah Hurrah for Pennsylvania, Hurrah for the Red & Blue! 7 nat 🏈 championships, never to win another. But founded by the coolest dude ever, Ben Franklin, which rectifies all manner of sins (tho maybe not Trump & Musk having attended)
I know nothing about football and care even less — I think big-time quasi-pro college sports should be abolished. But the real shame of THE OSU and tragically all other public universities in Ohio is SB 1, which nukes fair, free, open inquiry, strips professors of their free speech, abolishes diverse opinions and equal treatment for all, and forces rightwing viewpoints to be taught. As it destroys education in the state, football isn't a #1 concern. OSU's problems begin and end in the legislature. Hey — maybe they could abolish DEI for football so the skinny, clumsy sons of big donors could take the place of athletes on the team!
Go Bucks !! Great University The Ohio State University .You don’t make yourself look good bashing someone else’s school . Not a fan of this article. Offense is good in athletics. Offensive not so good in conversation .
I almost canceled my subscription today. I grew up in Columbus. Not only that, I went to THEE Ohio State University. Not only that, my mother, father, stepfather, grandparents and sisters did too. Not only that but my grandfather literally raised millions of dollars for OSU as president of the Development Fund. Not only THAT, but my grandfather’s best friend was Bill Dougherty, composer of “Fight the Team.” I used to go over to his house for play dates with Bill’s granddaughter but spent most of my time playing his pianos (he had five of them - grand pianos lined up head to toe in the ballroom). I have a copy of “Songs of The Ohio State University” signed by Bill. My sister still spends the week before Thanksgiving crossing out Ms on all her correspondence. My uncle spent most of his time AT MY WEDDING RECEPTION in the church kitchen listening to the Big Game. Just kidding, of course about the subscription. Unless Michigan wins. Just kidding again. They won’t win.
Thanks, Ellen. If OSU wins, I will publicly apologize to you and all OSU fans on next Wednesday’s Substack shows. However, if Michigan wins, you have to sing the Michigan victors. Deal?
Well David, as a resident of Columbus, who came here from California 33 years ago, You are 100% correct in your description. It's always been the strangest thing to me, how so many people could be all consumed by college football, even those who never attended said college. Cult is a good word for it. I am proud to say that after living among the "buckeyes" for decades, I never succumbed to OSU fever, and don't give a rats ass who wins the silly game! Happy Thanksgiving!
While I celebrate Mr. Shuster's politics, his Wolverine rant is a prime example of the prototypical "Michigan Man" in all of his smug arrogance. Odd that there was no mention of how they cheated to get out of the deep hole OSU put them in pre-COVID (and how they ducked out of the 2020 game). The streak comes to an end Saturday
Thanks, Gordon! Welcome to hate week. Smug Michigan man arrogance is part of this rivalry. I appreciate you hitting back! Buckeyes should have ended the streak last year…as you know. But this game defies predictions and expectations. We will get back to politics next week, I promise. Happy Thanksgiving, if that’s possible as a Buckeye!
Thanks Patti. I graduated from The University of Michigan. I’ve been involved in a lot of alumni activities through the years, including the needling of OSU while promoting the game. Check out an HBO documentary on YouTube called “Michigan v Ohio State - The rivalry”. Go Blue!
Glad I’m not the only one thinking about droping my subscription to this so/so blog. Ohio State has a band that is better than any Michigander could even contimplate. Go BUCKS-BLUE!!!
Fellow Buckeyes, while beloved, Mr Shuster doesn’t speak for us all. I point out w love OSU has more nat football championships & knows not to call 14 timeouts in an NCAA playoff basketball game
And I’m not even a Buckeye fan! Hurrah Hurrah for Pennsylvania, Hurrah for the Red & Blue! 7 nat 🏈 championships, never to win another. But founded by the coolest dude ever, Ben Franklin, which rectifies all manner of sins (tho maybe not Trump & Musk having attended)
I know nothing about football and care even less — I think big-time quasi-pro college sports should be abolished. But the real shame of THE OSU and tragically all other public universities in Ohio is SB 1, which nukes fair, free, open inquiry, strips professors of their free speech, abolishes diverse opinions and equal treatment for all, and forces rightwing viewpoints to be taught. As it destroys education in the state, football isn't a #1 concern. OSU's problems begin and end in the legislature. Hey — maybe they could abolish DEI for football so the skinny, clumsy sons of big donors could take the place of athletes on the team!
As a long-time Michigan fan, thank you for this! Lol 😉
Go Bucks !! Great University The Ohio State University .You don’t make yourself look good bashing someone else’s school . Not a fan of this article. Offense is good in athletics. Offensive not so good in conversation .
Clearly you are not a fan of the game or rivalry. Understandable for OSU fans to feel that way the past four years.
It won't be much longer, thanks to Speaker Huffman.
I almost canceled my subscription today. I grew up in Columbus. Not only that, I went to THEE Ohio State University. Not only that, my mother, father, stepfather, grandparents and sisters did too. Not only that but my grandfather literally raised millions of dollars for OSU as president of the Development Fund. Not only THAT, but my grandfather’s best friend was Bill Dougherty, composer of “Fight the Team.” I used to go over to his house for play dates with Bill’s granddaughter but spent most of my time playing his pianos (he had five of them - grand pianos lined up head to toe in the ballroom). I have a copy of “Songs of The Ohio State University” signed by Bill. My sister still spends the week before Thanksgiving crossing out Ms on all her correspondence. My uncle spent most of his time AT MY WEDDING RECEPTION in the church kitchen listening to the Big Game. Just kidding, of course about the subscription. Unless Michigan wins. Just kidding again. They won’t win.
No, just sing it to your family and tell me their reaction!
Sounds fair!
Thanks, Ellen. If OSU wins, I will publicly apologize to you and all OSU fans on next Wednesday’s Substack shows. However, if Michigan wins, you have to sing the Michigan victors. Deal?
Buckeyes!!!! Looking forward to Wednesday 😄
I’m a man of my word. Full admission on Wednesday show that OSU was the better team…and I’ll give a few bars of Across the field. Congrats on the win.
I was thinking if order you an OSU hat for the show. What ya think?
And here I was during the first quarter warming up my vocal cords. I may have to join in n Across the Field!
I could do that. Do I have to record it?
What happened? The Ohio State Football Team continues on. Enjoy the Buckeye Band while you are at it. The Best Damn Band In The Land!
Well David, as a resident of Columbus, who came here from California 33 years ago, You are 100% correct in your description. It's always been the strangest thing to me, how so many people could be all consumed by college football, even those who never attended said college. Cult is a good word for it. I am proud to say that after living among the "buckeyes" for decades, I never succumbed to OSU fever, and don't give a rats ass who wins the silly game! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks, Lefty! I actually like Columbus a lot… but this week, I hate OSU. It’s just a rivalry thing. Happy Thanksgiving!
I get it. It’s like a midwestern religious thing! Good luck to the blue team!’
While I celebrate Mr. Shuster's politics, his Wolverine rant is a prime example of the prototypical "Michigan Man" in all of his smug arrogance. Odd that there was no mention of how they cheated to get out of the deep hole OSU put them in pre-COVID (and how they ducked out of the 2020 game). The streak comes to an end Saturday
Thanks, Gordon! Welcome to hate week. Smug Michigan man arrogance is part of this rivalry. I appreciate you hitting back! Buckeyes should have ended the streak last year…as you know. But this game defies predictions and expectations. We will get back to politics next week, I promise. Happy Thanksgiving, if that’s possible as a Buckeye!
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U of M is kind of nice but MSU is pulling ahead.... and the MSU band is better I am afraid... you err in this but we all have our delusions.
Go blue! David, where did YOU go to school?
Thanks Patti. I graduated from The University of Michigan. I’ve been involved in a lot of alumni activities through the years, including the needling of OSU while promoting the game. Check out an HBO documentary on YouTube called “Michigan v Ohio State - The rivalry”. Go Blue!
Dumb and unnecessary essay. And I am a UofM grad. What was this?
Glad I’m not the only one thinking about droping my subscription to this so/so blog. Ohio State has a band that is better than any Michigander could even contimplate. Go BUCKS-BLUE!!!
Philip, hang with us. I live in Cincy and will join you in mocking David when OSU wins
Enjoy your band.
I'm sure our joke of a legislature could find a way to destroy the band.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, even when they are wrong. Goodbye.
Entertaining and well written but a farce. Go Bucks!
Good luck, Sal!