Michigan has had the upperhand in the rivalry the past few years and theres nothing wrong with celebrating that but those saying recruiting doesnt matter are burying their heads in the sand. Did recruiting matter when Ohio State won 8 games in a row?
Even with Bama getting number one classes every year, they still lost to Auburn occasionally. Thats football. Recruiting doesnt guarantee winning but it definitely increases your odds of success over the long term.
Simply dismissing what OSU is doing because of a couple years results may feel good but it is a lazy take.
Look… I know you guys hate OSU/Ryan Day. That’s fine, its a rivalry. But his team just went on the road and beat a top 10 team in dramatic fashion. McCord in his 4th start, on the final drive converted 3rd and 10, 4th and 7, 3rd and 19.
The guy has a reason to be hyped. I don’t expect you to like anything he ever says, but his team now has a significant win, and that’s something you all don’t have yet.
With all due respect, I expect you to come into The Game undefeated and favored at home. But anyone thinking it’ll be a cakewalk is not living in reality.
As an Ohio State fan, you probably don't care for what I have to say, but nonetheless..
1. Herbstreit was wrong to say what he did, insinuating UM would duck OSU. Shouldn't have said it, particularly with no evidence.
2. I thought his apology was sincere and he's generally been a very fair analyst.
3. I dont think Harbaugh or the Michigan players want to duck the game at all, they're born competitors, they want to play football - but for those of you in the UM fanbase who DO want to cancel it just because of how your season is going or recent history - you are disrespecting The Game and yourselves with that nonsense. I don't care if OSU was on their 3rd team practice squad, The Game should always be played (unless serious medical reasons prevent it, of course).
Michigan might be an enemy in a football sense, but I carry a lot of respect for The Game. I think most other Michigan fans do too, I am close friends with many of you
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Michigan has had the upperhand in the rivalry the past few years and theres nothing wrong with celebrating that but those saying recruiting doesnt matter are burying their heads in the sand. Did recruiting matter when Ohio State won 8 games in a row?
Even with Bama getting number one classes every year, they still lost to Auburn occasionally. Thats football. Recruiting doesnt guarantee winning but it definitely increases your odds of success over the long term.
Simply dismissing what OSU is doing because of a couple years results may feel good but it is a lazy take.
Gotta love the logic of some of the posters on this board.
Actively improving your roster = “desperation”
Should OSU (or any other team) not be making moves to improve their team?
Look… I know you guys hate OSU/Ryan Day. That’s fine, its a rivalry. But his team just went on the road and beat a top 10 team in dramatic fashion. McCord in his 4th start, on the final drive converted 3rd and 10, 4th and 7, 3rd and 19.
The guy has a reason to be hyped. I don’t expect you to like anything he ever says, but his team now has a significant win, and that’s something you all don’t have yet.
With all due respect, I expect you to come into The Game undefeated and favored at home. But anyone thinking it’ll be a cakewalk is not living in reality.
As an Ohio State fan, you probably don't care for what I have to say, but nonetheless..
1. Herbstreit was wrong to say what he did, insinuating UM would duck OSU. Shouldn't have said it, particularly with no evidence.
2. I thought his apology was sincere and he's generally been a very fair analyst.
3. I dont think Harbaugh or the Michigan players want to duck the game at all, they're born competitors, they want to play football - but for those of you in the UM fanbase who DO want to cancel it just because of how your season is going or recent history - you are disrespecting The Game and yourselves with that nonsense. I don't care if OSU was on their 3rd team practice squad, The Game should always be played (unless serious medical reasons prevent it, of course).
Michigan might be an enemy in a football sense, but I carry a lot of respect for The Game. I think most other Michigan fans do too, I am close friends with many of you