20 years ago today: Tshimanga Biakabutuka eviscerates Ohio State

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On November 25th, 1995, Tshimanga "Tim" Biakabatuka ripped off 313 yards on 37 carries, ending previously unbeaten Ohio State's chances at a Rose Bowl berth.  You all know the story.  Go Blue. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3wSUL3kk1w

rockydude

November 26th, 2015 at 1:27 AM ^

I was there and it was awesome. For those who don't read the article, that was Eddie George's Heisman campaign, but in that game he got shut down. UM lineman Tree Jenkins also deserved a game ball.

 

EDIT: And unless I am mistaken in my memories (and I often am), Tree was lined up across from Number 1 overall draft pick Dan "Big Daddy" Wilkinson. (Bengals, I think) Not bad for a UM freshman to win that duel.

OldDad67

November 26th, 2015 at 8:58 AM ^

Certainly not the same level of competition, but it was at home. 

 

On November 16, 1968, in his next-to-last game for Michigan, Johnson set an NCAA record by rushing for 347 yards on 31 carries (11.2 yards per carry) against Wisconsin. He also scored a Big Ten record five rushing touchdowns in Michigan's 34-9 victory over the Badgers.[14][15] The Chicago Tribune hailed Johnson's performance against Wisconsin as "the most explosive display of running in the proud history of the Big Ten conference."[14] His 347 rushing yards remains a Michigan single-game rushing record.

Clarence Boddicker

November 26th, 2015 at 2:06 AM ^

I was 15 years from my acceptance to Michigan and the start of my fandom, but I remember this game clearly. That's still the best day by a running back I remember seeing in my 4 decades of college football watching.

Bando Calrissian

November 26th, 2015 at 2:09 AM ^

Does anyone else remember there being a streaker at this game? Jumped onto the field at one endzone and ran straight across the field to the other, stark naked. Or was it another game in that 1995-6 era? I seem to remember it being OSU.

LSAClassOf2000

November 26th, 2015 at 8:46 AM ^

I seem to remember that too - I believe it was in that 1995-96 window. To paraphrase David Niven, who had to deal with a streaker interrupting the 1974 Oscars, I am simply glad that the person had the courage to share with the world their shortcomings. 

As for the 1995 game, I was there - "The Timmy Show" was a highly entertaining show and for those who did not catch it in person, if you can catch video of it later today when you're tired of your family, it is highly recommended.

Ty Butterfield

November 26th, 2015 at 2:17 AM ^

It was either 1995 or 1997. I was at both games and can't remember for sure. He made it the length of the field and struck the Heisman pose. Really need a win Saturday. Just tired of the losing and the excuses. It needs to turn around and start now.

Ray

November 26th, 2015 at 7:57 AM ^

You're correct. During halftime, he ran from the S end zone to the north. We were seated on the E side of the field, at about the 30. He did the Heisman at the end of his run and the cops very calmly came out onto the field once he'd finished and put a blanket around him and led him away.

We encountered a very drunk, belligerent OSU fan at the corner of State and Liberty after the game that evening, next to a small bus with Ohio plates. His buddies had obviously left him there and told him not to leave because he seemed almost chained to the spot, but he had something to say about everyone who passed by. Its funny how one impression can define an entire fan base and the memory of that guy somehow defines tOSU's for me.

Ty Butterfield

November 26th, 2015 at 2:22 AM ^

Such a great game to be at. I remember there was a banner hanging from the wall in the endzone that an OSU fan made that read " Mom send roses." It was gone by late in the third quarter. Some OSU fans by where I was sitting left near the beginning of the fourth quarter. Need that to happen Saturday. Michigan is due for a win.

a2bluefan

November 26th, 2015 at 2:49 AM ^

I'm closing in on 30 years a Michigan fan and that is still my favorite performance by any player in any year since.  The crowd roared every time his spectacular name was called.

KO Stradivarius

November 26th, 2015 at 3:04 AM ^

I remember big Tim would just lay on the field after the whistle to the point where you got worried that he may be hurt, but he always got up, then he'd break off another awesome run, and he'd lay there, then he'd get up, then after he did this enough you realized he was just resting between plays




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Bo Lytle

November 26th, 2015 at 4:23 AM ^

I was there...I had the worst seats in the stadium, absolute top row.  We had the best time ever.  As we drove away from the golf course parking my buddy who was driving accidently bumped into a van.  He hit it pretty hard and right then i looked at the plates and they read OHIO.  I looked at my friend and I said "YES".  Best day ever.  

Princetonwolverine

November 26th, 2015 at 6:06 AM ^

He waited for his blockers to open up huge holes. He had great vision and seemed to always go the right way. He had great shifting and spins. 

That video should be required watching by the players during OSU week. 

xDieselx

November 26th, 2015 at 6:54 AM ^

This was my first game at the Big House. The streaker was about 30 feet from me in the endzone when he started his Heisman run. I remember all the Northwestern fans there rooting for us as they went to the Rose Bowl with UM winning that game. Good times!!!

WolverineMac

November 26th, 2015 at 7:13 AM ^

For so many reasons stands out. I remember being so excited every time Timmy got a carry that day. We win, out rush the Heisman favorite, and break Ohio hearts. Such a great performance.

massblue

November 26th, 2015 at 7:50 AM ^

Tim was great, but that offensive line was just pushing back the OSU's DL about 5 yards on every play. That wad a great OL with most of them continued playing on Sundays.




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Reader71

November 26th, 2015 at 10:25 AM ^

Not that he didn't get a lot of yards on his own, but you will never see a 300 yard rushing performance with so few yards after contact.

That's the best I've ever seen an OL play. He wasn't touched by first-level defenders all day. The holes were yards wide. Runyan absolutely ate Vrabel's lunch.