Any bets with OSU fans?
So I'm not one who typically bets. Never bet real money. However, my brother-in-law goaded me into a friendly wager. We were at Harry Buffalo's, a bar in Cleveland, to catch the games Saturday. And he challenged me to bet on the Game. He offered whatever points Vegas had, and the bet is for a buck. But I upped the ante. He owns a hardware store in Cleveland. If Michigan wins, he wears a Michigan t-shirt all day. (Adidas yellow Michigan tee is perfect). If Ohio State wins, I wear an OSU tie in the pulpit Sunday morning.
I'm curious, for those of you who are either from Ohio, have relatives in Ohio, or have OSU employees, or heaven forbid, work for an OSU fan, what kind of things you have wagered or will wager.
Also, I wonder about those of you who have married into an OSU household. Fortunately for me, my better half left the dark side when she married me, and is now a Michigan fan. Do any of you have spouses who actively root for OSU? I have to admit, I love the ESPN commercials (with Michigan/OSU couples).
p.s. I was in Cleveland for a wedding (thankfully Friday night). Oh, the schadenfreude. I just couldn't really be too gleeful. When you have to see OSU relatives over many years, being civil and kind is helpful. It cuts both ways. I didn't razz them too much in the Cooper years. And they've been pretty kind not rubbing it in with Tressel and Meyer. I think the reason we're up for betting now is because the playing field looks much more even.
November 23rd, 2015 at 6:54 PM ^
Work for an OSU fan? You're a funny guy, SRK.
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:03 PM ^
Funny like how? Funny like a clown? Like he's here to amuse you?
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:16 PM ^
November 23rd, 2015 at 6:56 PM ^
was a die-hard UM fan. Had a buddy who was a die-hard Buckeye. Bet was loser wears the opponent's tie to work the week after. This was 73-82, so prime Bo/Woody era. Remember getting a checkup one year -- mid/late 70s -- the week after a UM loss. Hideous Col. Sanders' tie, with "Ohio" running down one way and "State" the other. Not a happy doctor.
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:03 PM ^
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November 23rd, 2015 at 7:11 PM ^
I have a buddy and whoever wins gets a framed pic of the other decked out in the others gear with the date if the game and the score. I've sadly worn way too much OSU gear in my lifetime, enogh in fact.
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:15 PM ^
I like that. In fact, I think I might add that to the bet.
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:17 PM ^
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:18 PM ^
I bet my buddy tickets to The Game based on an over/under for Michigan wins at 7.5. Obviously I took the over, but of course he's not following through.
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:46 PM ^
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November 23rd, 2015 at 7:32 PM ^
Typical Buckeyes...
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:37 PM ^
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November 23rd, 2015 at 7:26 PM ^
We started working together 10 years ago (great f'ing timing).
If we win, he wears my Woodson jersey around the office for a week.
If we lose, I wear a stupid Eddie George jersey for a week.
I hate this bet so bad but there is no way I'm backing down from it. Ever.
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:35 PM ^
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:36 PM ^
From Toledo, border battle is a real thing.... $250.00 straight cash, no line no nothing. Bet before the season in early July, my friend laughed at me, our witnessed laughed...not so funny now...
Top it off, first Michigan osu live game I'll be at, section 1, Row 3!!!
November 23rd, 2015 at 8:40 PM ^
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:36 PM ^
Loser has to take picture in other team shirt and make profile pic on Facebook for a week.
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:38 PM ^
We would watch the game at the bar for the last 10 or so years and loser pays the tab. Well that was getting out of hand lol
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:36 PM ^
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November 23rd, 2015 at 9:19 PM ^
Hopefully you'll get a nice red Zin this year!
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:40 PM ^
I'd bet the house this year. The Team is bloodthirsty.
PS - that is, if I were a betting man.
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:42 PM ^
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:43 PM ^
In another group at my office, there is indeed a Buckeye, a very nervous Buckeye at the moment, but we did make a small wager all the same. If Ohio State wins, I will buy him a nice lunch at a restaurant of his choice (within a reasonable distance of the office, of course, but that was his choice), and if Michigan wins, the buyer and benificiary are simply reversed. Oh, and the loser in each scenario displays the flag of the other school in their office for a week too.
November 23rd, 2015 at 7:50 PM ^
If OSU wins, I wear the jersey.
Buckeyes are stupid.
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November 23rd, 2015 at 7:59 PM ^
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November 23rd, 2015 at 8:13 PM ^
But I'd BET it irks him(ex bro in law) that his two kids and three grandchildren are huge Michigan fans.
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November 23rd, 2015 at 8:50 PM ^
My best friend for 42 years grew up a Buckeye. Weve watched the game together every year but 4. It got loud when we were younger, we are much quieter in our gloating these days. The bet has been the same for all 42 years 1 buck. I had the better of it for the first 30 years but its been all OSU since. As it stands today he is plus 1 dollar. The record is 21-19-1 but we played the tie like a carry over in skins so I took that dollar.
November 23rd, 2015 at 9:22 PM ^
November 23rd, 2015 at 9:31 PM ^
So, then, you make Michigan look like Staee and you put your friend in the hospital. I think I'll pass on this one. :-)
November 23rd, 2015 at 9:26 PM ^
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November 24th, 2015 at 1:28 AM ^
Ouch thats a nasty golf season
November 24th, 2015 at 10:50 AM ^
My brother has a similar bet with his buddy. Except, instead of a head cover, the loser must use a golf bag of the winners school. Needless to say a Michigan bag has not yet been bought, and the buckeye bag is now broken...
November 23rd, 2015 at 9:44 PM ^
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November 23rd, 2015 at 10:00 PM ^
November 23rd, 2015 at 10:02 PM ^
With the same Buckeye back in May.
Took UM +7.5 (wins) for $100
Took UM +9.5 (points) vs. OSU for $100
Basically double or nothing.
Go Blue!
November 23rd, 2015 at 10:14 PM ^
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November 23rd, 2015 at 10:33 PM ^
Told me Today he expected an OSU blowout win. He thinks OSU will take all their frustrations out on Michigan. I said we're game and ready to match OSU on the field. It will come down to us having Harbuagh even though OSU has more on paper talent. He said Harbaugh is an improvement over Hoke but he thinks Urban is a much better coach, I said, we'll see on Saturday. He's been way over confident on his team since Tressel's been coach. I'm hoping Michigan can blow them out like in '69!