OSU/MSU What to root for.
Walking into work this morning (NY State) two people seperately accosted me with a devilish "So you're rooting for Ohio State to win this weekend?" I replied that I wouldn't mind seeing State lose, but that I was not rooting for Ohio State. The Freep (no link) had an article asking former Michigan players if they were rooting for OSU and everyone except Jake Long and Jake Ryan said they definitely were not.
What is the best most clever retort to this catch 22 question?
November 20th, 2015 at 11:02 AM ^
After how many tied OTs do they just call it a draw?
Be a nice screw u for when the tie cost UofM in '73.
Other than that OSU winning 4-2 in 4OTs and JT Barrett getting tackled 20+ times.
November 20th, 2015 at 11:03 AM ^
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November 20th, 2015 at 11:04 AM ^
I want them both to lose, just one more than the other.
November 20th, 2015 at 11:07 AM ^
I'm rooting for Ohio State.
My love for Michigan is greater than my hate for Ohio State.
If they win, we are in contention. If they don't, we aren't. I want them to win.
November 20th, 2015 at 11:18 AM ^
Actually, other than Harbaugh's anwer, Sharknado is acceptable.
November 20th, 2015 at 11:20 AM ^
Our chance to win a Big Title depends on OSU beating MSU...whats to discuss?
November 20th, 2015 at 11:37 AM ^
I agree, I thought this matter was already agreed. I dont root for anyone else but michigan and what is best for michigan. That being said, state being handed a loss is what is best for michigan. So, case closed.
November 20th, 2015 at 11:25 AM ^
I read a similar article on ABC News (Link), not Free Press. I like Henne's reply, "We should have handled it ourselves. I'm not rooting for Ohio State."
However, I want Ohio State to win. And I don't have a clever retort for the trolls at work. I usually activate the death stare, and they go bug someone else.
November 20th, 2015 at 11:55 AM ^
What is the best most clever retort to this catch 22 question?
How about, "Yes, I am rooting for Ohio State this weekend, because it helps Michigan." Not sure what is complicated about that.
This is basically a repeat of the last day of the 2012 basketball season, but on the gridiron. That day we had to beat PSU on the road and then hope OSU would beat MSU (though it was in East Lansing). Both happened and we were Big Ten champs. I don't think anyone had a problem with OSU winning that day.
November 20th, 2015 at 12:27 PM ^
I actually always want Michigan to beat an undefeated OSU because it makes the victory bigger and hurts OSU more (A la Eddie George and Touchdown Tim.) But, I never want OSU to win any game in the big ten. It is inherently complicated.
Wanting State to lose to PSU or OSU doesn't mean I have to root for either of those teams.
November 20th, 2015 at 11:35 AM ^
But not for our benefit. It's all about maximum pain for O$U should we beat them next weekend!
If Sparty beats O$U then they are out of the CFP. If we beat them next week it would be painful for them but they're already out.
If O$U beats Sparty then they walk in to the Big House with all their hopes alive and well. We beat them that day and their pain will be 10x what it would be if they already had a loss.
If that doesn't get to root for O$U then look at it this way ..... don't root for O$U, root against State. That's easy to do.
November 20th, 2015 at 11:38 AM ^
would be OSU loses this week, and then both OSU/MSU lose next week.
November 20th, 2015 at 11:40 AM ^
Im rooting for michigan to become Big Ten Champs. If spiscific teams need to loose then I root for those teams to lose, plain and simple. Not rooting for osu, not rooting for state. Rooting for Michigan to reclaim its glory by beating Iowa in the Big Ten Championchip game.
November 20th, 2015 at 11:41 AM ^
That this is even a thread topic is sad
November 20th, 2015 at 11:43 AM ^
November 20th, 2015 at 11:47 AM ^
If I was a couch in East Lansing, I'd be very concerned.
November 20th, 2015 at 12:48 PM ^
November 20th, 2015 at 12:06 PM ^
injuries
no, no, just kidding, yes I don't actually wish to see 18-22 year olds actually get injured....yes, I know it's just a game...
I'll show myself out, thanks
November 20th, 2015 at 12:10 PM ^
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November 20th, 2015 at 12:13 PM ^
I root for Michigan and what's best for Michigan. Period. If that means rooting for OSU to beat somebody then that's what I root for. Whatever is besty for Michigan. Period.
November 20th, 2015 at 12:15 PM ^
Either an curb-stomping of MSU, or a backbreaking last second loss for MSU, paired with a double digit targeting penalties on OSU defenders in the 2nd half, as they unleash 30 minutes of unnecessary roughness on Connor Cook and his replacements. The win causes the QB core of OSU to go out driving and drinking in which they are stopped by a police officer with a secret allegiance to U of M, who arrests them all, leading to a 1 game suspension.
A boy can dream can't he?
November 20th, 2015 at 12:16 PM ^
The planes transporting the Steelers and Ravens to their games this week collide over Columbus, and land in the horseshoe, wiping out the Steelers, Ravens, Buckeyes, Spartans, Juggalos and Cooler Poopers all in one fell swoop
November 20th, 2015 at 12:28 PM ^
But the rooting interest is obvious if we beat Penn State.
The REAL interesting, non-obvious question that this thread should be asking is who to root for in that game if Michigan loses?
Personally, if Michigan loses, I would still slightly pull for OSU to beat MSU. Reason being that I'd rather have one large enemy than two large enemies. Think of how much MSU would beat their chest (and gain advantages in recruting) if they win the BIG?
November 20th, 2015 at 1:48 PM ^
I'd much rather have OSU as our main enemy than both of those schools. MSU looks well on their way to (relative) mediocrity after this season, whereas OSU seems like little can stop them from being a threat. I want one of them to be a challenge every season, so that we don't suffer from a crappy strength of schedule and the season remains interesting, and if I had to choose between the two, I'd actually pick OSU (it might be the punt debacle speaking, but MSU just *really* pisses me off this season).
Anyway, that's a long way of saying that if Michigan loses, I will be .001% happier in my post-loss state of despair if MSU loses, too.
November 20th, 2015 at 12:31 PM ^
If Michigan beats PSU, I will be rooting for an OSU victory.
If Michigan loses to PSU, I will be rooting for an OSU loss and for both teams to look terrible.
I do not want OSU to make another run at a National Title.
November 20th, 2015 at 12:47 PM ^
November 20th, 2015 at 1:18 PM ^
Rooting for OSU to destroy Sparty is rooting for Michigan. Regardless of the hatred that we have for OSU, we NEED them to win in order to keep our BIG 10 title and possible CFP hopes and dreams alive. IT IS THE ONLY WAY PEOPLE. Also, am I the only one that hates to see State pull a win out of their ass every week? They are facing a superior opponent, in a tough atmosphere, and the brutal secondary and beat up O-Line should get exposed. You do not necessarily have to "cheer" for OSU, but be happy to see State get what they finally deserve this season. A good old fashioned ass-whooping. Connor Cook is the only thing that has me worried in this game. It is classic State to play the game of their season against the best team, in the biggest game with big implications. My gut is still telling me OSU is just flat out the better team, and as long as we take care of business in Happy Valley, it will set up the biggest matchup of "The Game" since '06. Go Blue.
Michigan 27-17 PSU
OSU 42-21 MSU
November 20th, 2015 at 1:29 PM ^
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November 20th, 2015 at 1:43 PM ^
I don't necessarily want Ohio State to crush the spirit of Michigan State, I don't really care about that, but I do want a clearer path to the Big Ten Championship. I am looking forward to that famous Dantonio scowl.
November 20th, 2015 at 1:43 PM ^
I don't necessarily want Ohio State to crush the spirit of Michigan State, I don't really care about that, but I do want a clearer path to the Big Ten Championship. I am looking forward to that famous Dantonio scowl.
November 20th, 2015 at 1:54 PM ^
Here's to hoping both of these bastards lose. And if that doesn't happen then Alex I'd like option "C" for $1,000 please....
What is....Meteorstrike
November 20th, 2015 at 1:54 PM ^
Anyone who mocks you for rooting for a Big 10 Championship shot which can only happen by an OSU win is an idiot, and believe it or not there are a few Michigan fans who don't seem to understand what's at stake. OSU ending the Sparty facadde and Michigan subsequently ripping the heart out of the trucker state is just the karmic ending all of the programs need. With that said, I'm nervous about Penn State let alone The Game.
November 20th, 2015 at 2:33 PM ^
November 20th, 2015 at 3:03 PM ^
OSU fans aren't all bad. Apparently one student from there thinks Desmond Howard is #1 and wants to have weird sexual relations with Michigan.
http://michigan.247sports.com/Bolt/Buckeyes-Fan-Greets-Howard-In-Style-41226583
November 20th, 2015 at 4:40 PM ^
Root for an OSU win in the ugliest flukiest game possible.
November 20th, 2015 at 7:33 PM ^