Hypocritical Buckeyes?
Found this interesting from the Big Ten Blog. I remember Zach Boren was upset at our post-game grenade celebration. Then I was reading the ESPN Big Ten Blog's mailbag and apparently we have some hypocritical buckys.
Jeff from Harleysville, Pa., writes: Brian, I enjoyed Michigan's "grenade" celebration after finishing a strong season by breaking the streak against OSU. Can we expect any special celebrations from you after your fantasy and picks domination over Adam?
Brian Bennett: I found Ohio State's objection to that celebration amusing, since I saw the Buckeyes do that exact same routine late in one of their August practices. I can't pull that off by myself but I am working on my own victory dance for this weekend in Indianapolis. If you're there on Friday night, be on the lookout.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:52 PM ^
You would first need to explain to them that "logical consistency" was not some sort of terrorist plot.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:52 PM ^
I will answer yes to your title before I read any more of your post.
December 1st, 2011 at 11:39 PM ^
I really like your avatar bro. I've been scouring the internet for that pic but I can't find it anywhere. Know where I could get one? I'd love to blow that up and make a poster.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:55 PM ^
Doing it in practice is much different than doing it in a game, so its a bad point. Their reaction is still completely ridiculous, of course.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:24 PM ^
The fact that we hurt Zach Boren's feelings fills me with more joy than winning that game did.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:34 PM ^
And that's saying a lot.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:32 PM ^
I'm giving him a free pass. After all, he does come from a classic dysfunctional family.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:53 PM ^
however, it cannot be substantiated that ZACH BOREN IS HAVING A LOVE AFFAIR WITH A PRE-OP TRANSEXUAL
December 1st, 2011 at 11:01 PM ^
Interesting. I'm watching the WVU/South Florida game and was reminded of the rumor that CRAIG JAMES KILLED FIVE HOOKERS WHILE AT SMU.
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<br>This is the first time I've heard the rumor that ZACH BOREN IS HAVING A LOVE AFFAIR WITH A PRE-OP TRANSEXUAL.
December 2nd, 2011 at 10:59 AM ^
The Craig James thing isn't a rumour anymore. THE FACT THAT CRAIG JAMES KILLED FIVE HOOKERS IS ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY 100%notTRUE. THERE WERE A NUMBER OF WITNESSES TO HIMnotKILLING 5 HOOKERS SO IT IS DEFINITELYnotTRUE!
As for Zach having an affair with a pre-op transexual....seems plausible to me
December 1st, 2011 at 11:35 PM ^
Love you.
December 2nd, 2011 at 1:28 AM ^
so does that mean you agree, or disagree, with the rumor that ZACH BOREN IS HAVING A LOVE AFFAIR WITH A PRE-OP
meant for (im drunk)
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December 2nd, 2011 at 7:43 AM ^
David Brandon has a throwback jersey for that ...
December 2nd, 2011 at 8:02 AM ^
I believe the rumor that ZACH BOREN IS HAVING A LOVE AFFAIR WITH A PRE-OP... not that there's anything wrong with that!
December 2nd, 2011 at 12:01 AM ^
let's all be homophobic! jerry! jerry! jerry! jerry!
December 2nd, 2011 at 8:43 AM ^
I'm not saying...I'm just saying.
December 2nd, 2011 at 1:35 PM ^
With a very successful lawnmowing business...way to go Justin.
December 2nd, 2011 at 1:08 AM ^
Hurt his feelings too much and he could turn into a mad man on that snowplow
December 2nd, 2011 at 8:04 AM ^
Has anyone else noticed that Zach Boren butts himself in on the officials when they're discussing a call? All the other players keep a respectable distance, but self-important Zach just walks right up to the officials like he's part of the discussion. I've seen him do this several times this year, including the game in the Big House. Why do the refs tolerate the whiny, self-absorbed hairless nut?
December 2nd, 2011 at 9:00 AM ^
He was working the side judges all game long too when M was on offense. He'll be a coach someday, I think.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:56 PM ^
who played for Ohio.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:58 PM ^
Shocked.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:58 PM ^
They'd say, "It's fine -- and fun -- for a team practice. It is not fine, and a minor insult, to do it at the moment two opposing teams are approaching each other to shake hands at the end of the game."
That would be my own impression as well.
I don't get the feeling that it was aimed as a particular insult at OSU. But I thought it very bad form that some of our guys did it, and then ran off to the student section without shaking hands. Not all of them did that. Lots of our guys stayed to shake hands. So I don't think it is a big deal. I also don't think that there's any Buckeye hypocrisy, either.
I'm not going to lose too much sleep over it. Ohio State is the team that tore down the M Club banner. '73 I think.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:16 PM ^
....and "went for 2 because (they) won't let 'em go for 3"
....and carried Earl Bruce off on their shoulders in his last game in 1987 IN Ann Arbor.
....and had bomb sniffing dogs search the busses and bags of our players at the giant toilet.
Ohio State has less than no room to talk.
December 1st, 2011 at 11:11 PM ^
no hot water or no electricity at the hotel in Columbus, too?
At first, I thought it was unsportsmanlike not to shake hands after the game with your opponent.
Then I heard all of the whining and tweeting from the Buckeyes.
Now I think it should be a tradition with Ohio. I'd also release the hounds if they didn't clear the field quickly enough.
December 2nd, 2011 at 10:18 AM ^
I was also terribly annoyed with their 'O' glove celebrations last year, too. Pretty sad that I was excited that, "Hey, at least they wore their real uniforms this year rather than make The Game a Nike fashion show again."
December 1st, 2011 at 9:26 PM ^
Their entire team headed for the tunnel immediately after the game was over.
Boo hoo.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:59 PM ^
I was sitting just a few steps above the tunnel. You're wrong.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:32 PM ^
I'd rather our players not shake any of their hands. The more hate the better.
December 2nd, 2011 at 3:10 AM ^
I have a feeling it isn't. show some respect for the game and the athletes.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:10 PM ^
I bet they were planning on using it against Purdue. Ohhhh, yeah...about that...
December 1st, 2011 at 9:13 PM ^
Unforunately all humans, not just buckeyes, have the ability to rationalize their own behavior while remaining critical of others. Simply compare Saban's comments re Michigan-OSU II in 2006 to his feelings on an Alabama-LSU rematch this year for an excellent example.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:37 PM ^
I don't think Saban would really rationalize his comments, because I guarantee he knows he's wrong. Who wouldn't promote their team though for the potential chance at a national title game? Can't blame him for that...
December 1st, 2011 at 10:58 PM ^
Wait, Saban said something about a Michigan-OSU rematch in 2006? Not necessarily saying he didn't, but I don't recall it. And why would he have even been talking about it? He was coaching the Dolphins at the time.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:20 PM ^
Oxymoron
December 1st, 2011 at 9:26 PM ^
I think you mean "redundant."
December 1st, 2011 at 9:35 PM ^
It's spelled oxymoran in Columbus, I believe.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:58 PM ^
or oxyboren...
December 2nd, 2011 at 6:57 AM ^
It's either a detergent or a de-icer. Given the family business, it's likely the latter.
December 2nd, 2011 at 8:07 AM ^
Nice, I like it.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:29 PM ^
EDIT: Beaten to the punch... by a wide margin.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:21 PM ^
Their feelings are hurt.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:29 PM ^
Redundant title?
December 1st, 2011 at 10:02 PM ^
What do Mike Boren's former teammates at Michigan, under Bo ... think of that douchebag? Seriously has anyone heard any stories? Is that jackass who raised disrespectful Buckeye sons allowed to attend events with his former Wolverine teammates?
December 1st, 2011 at 10:10 PM ^
Apropos of nothing, I did some quick searching and this is the Boren's plow and lawncare business:
http://www.mygrassgroomers.com/index.htm
I'm not going to try and organize an area-wide boycott of their business, but for our part, I would strongly suggest NOT giving Mike Boren and his family any of your money, and if you do use a company to take care of your lawn, please use another company.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:18 PM ^
but you are serious - this is wrong. If they are good professionally, I don't see any harm in hiring them. Besides, then we can gloat about who mows Wolverine lawns ;)
December 1st, 2011 at 10:48 PM ^
It's not like he's a world reknowned heart surgeon, it's lawn care. If you take issue with the Borens personally, why would you give them business?
December 2nd, 2011 at 9:35 AM ^
Exactly - all else being equal, I'd rather give my money to a business owner I respect as a person. I don't even use a lawn care service myself, but it's a matter of principle.
And it's beyond a Michigan/OSU thing - if, say, Jake Stoneburner's parents owned a coffee shop that I liked, I'd have zero problem going there. Given the classless manner in which the entire Boren family saw fit to take a crap over my school, why would I give them my money as a customer?
On the extremely slim chance that there's an MGo poster reading this who has hired the Borens to plow their driveways, I have no problem with that. After all, Zach is gonna have to eke out a living somehow to pay for his tattoos. But I hope you'll appreciate why I think there are valid reasons for us to take our business elsewhere, if it came to it.
December 2nd, 2011 at 11:12 AM ^
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Go Blue!