40 years ago was the 1969 game.
Woody was owning the rivalry until 1969, then Bo got hired. Which began the 10 year war.
Recently, Tressel has been owning the rivalry. In 2008, Rich Rodriguez gets hired for the job.
When was the last time OSU blew Michigan out?(besides 2008). It was in 1968.
Exactly 40 years later we get blown out again, 2008. RR was the coach, but we had a horrible year with lots of youngsters.
Also, 40 years ago when we hired Bo, he was the last coach outside being a "Michigan man". RR wasn't a "Michigan man", when he got hired.
Not only is this a coincidence. Guess who the last Michigan coach from West Virgina is? Fieling Yost. RR has a little bit of yost and Bo in him.
All I'm sayin is, we got another war coming for us. While adding a Michigan Dynasty.
I'm excited for this upcoming season, especially after going to the spring game. I think we have an excellent chance to win this year, given the losses on offense OSU suffered in the offseason, not to mention I still maintain Pryor's a less than average passer.
That being said, I wouldn't read so much in to this. It's all well and good to look at the similarities and say "I think I've seen this before...", but then again, there were people saying the exact same thing last year. I have no doubt the team will be much better this year, and even better in the future, but don't get too wrapped up in your history to not have realistic expectations for this season.
I'm thinking, 872-2 on the season, thereby doubling our win total and making RR the winningest fucking coach EVER. Seems reasonable to me.
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the Original Deathbacker:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyxdEv_XDjs#t=3m32s