11-18-06: #2 Michigan @ #1 Ohio State

[SpartanValor]

yah, and a lot of those "western states" had football teams right?

The original post said michigan was a "western state", not, "the western-most state with a football team".

But this is ridiculously childish....Meaning the game must be getting closer because people are getting tired of waiting

[Casimir]

The original post said michigan was a "western state", not, "the western-most state with a football team".

But this is ridiculously childish....Meaning the game must be getting closer because people are getting tired of waiting

And to think, they've added 3 1/2 hours to wait this year.

[wingedwheel]

America has flip-flopped in the ESPN poll of who will win this game.

The map is now resoundingly Michigan Blue.

www.espn.go.com

I can't find the map. Where is it?

[Casimir]

I can't find the map. Where is it?

Click on the link. On the right side of the page. And then when you get to it, Michigan is NOT in the west. Look north (up) and a bit east (right) of the middle for a glove, and that's where Michigan is.

[wingedwheel]

Click on the link. On the right side of the page. And then when you get to it, Michigan is NOT in the west. Look north (up) and a bit east (right) of the middle for a glove, and that's where Michigan is.

Thanks for the concise directions.

[Casimir]

Thanks for the concise directions.

No problem. I saw your avatar and thought I'd help out.

[IdahoBert]

Being from Indiana I've never had a huge stake in this matchup but I've always rooted for Michigan because I grew up disliking Woody Hayes for a reason that escapes me. Anyway, GO MICHIGAN!

[jackson_cannery]

Herbstreit sings Breaston's praises. That wasn't contrived at all.

[jackson_cannery]

Corso picks Michigan.

We're screwed.

[SportsFan4Life]

its champions of the west because

the Big 10 was orginaly called the Western Conferance

it was written after michigan won the conferance championship in 1898

so thats why it is "champions on the west"

[Casimir]

its champions of the west because

the Big 10 was orginaly called the Western Conferance

it was written after michigan won the conferance championship in 1898

so thats why it is "champions on the west"

So why didn't they change it to "also-rans in the Baker's Ten" last season?

[Casimir]

Herbstreit sings Breaston's praises. That wasn't contrived at all.

Was there any confirmation of what the context of the comment was? I'm just wondering if he meant the fact that Breaston wasn't used much as a WR was a waste. Less than 50 YPG from a WR like could be conceived as a waste, although the game plans would also factor into that, too.

[Casimir]

Corso picks Michigan.

We're screwed.

Yes!!!!!!!

And a huge sigh of relief was around in the state of O-H-I-O.

[lesgoblu02]

I don't think Herbie was wrong for saying what he said, just not very intelligent.

In the 3 years Breaston has been here, he has been behind Braylon Edwards, Jason Avant, and now a surprising Mario Manningham. He was never expected to be the big play receiver. At least in my opinion. He was the quick slant, screen, reverse guy. He is an excellent returner and fills his role pretty damn good when healthy. To call him worthless is just not an educated statement. Underachiever would have been a proper word to use IMO.

[DET Mr Malefic]

"I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan.....................but let me tell you this....................I HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATE Michigan!" -- Jerome Bettis



Great words for us all to live by.

Go Buckeyes!

[Chaz]

WIN ONE FOR BO!!!!



GO BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!

[tigerkid23]

My homer synopsis of "the Game"

FIRST QUARTER

[7-0 Bucks] Troy Smith starts hot completing a 41 yard TD pass to Anthony Gonzalez on OSU's first drive of the game

[7-3 Bucks] Chad Henne leads a drive deep into OSU territory, but Hart gets tackled for a loss on third and short. Garrett Rivas hits the field goal try.

SECOND QUARTER

[10-7 UM] Chad Henne completes a 35 yard pass to Manningham to put Michigan in a 1st and goal situation. After two failed Mike Hart attempts, Brandon Minor punches it in to give Michigan a lead.

[14-10 Bucks] Troy Smith would respond quickly, leading an 80 yard drive, capped off by an Antonio Pittman touchdown run.

[17-10 Bucks] Ted Ginn provides great field position to end the half and OSU quickly hits the field goal to give the Bucks a touchdown lead going into the half.

THIRD QUARTER

[17-17 Tie] David Harris intercepts a pass deflected by Alan Branch at OSU's 20 yard line. Henne throws a touchdown pass to Adrian Arrington

FOURTH QUARTER

[20-17 UM] With less than two minutes left, the UM backfield leads the Wolverines to the promised land. Henne doesn't throw an incompletion and Hart caps it off with a 22-yard run to put the Wolverines well within Rivas' range. He hits a 29 yard field goal and the University of Michigan upsets the Buckeyes of Ohio State and head to Glendale, Arizona with a bid in the title game.

[Chaz]

Why do the Wings play in the Western Division? just something to ponder.. time on our hands

[lesgoblu02]

Why do the Wings play in the Western Division? just something to ponder.. time on our hands

Geography

[Johnny Mac]

dang it, why does FSU's homecoming game against Western Michigan have to overlap with this game? I am leaving the game early for sure to catch this one.

Stephen Colbert spent 20 minutes last night making fun of Western Michigan, it was pretty funny.

[Tramfan]

I guess some people are stronger in geography than History. It's going to be big day folks!

[Johnny Mac]

and for champions of the west thing, no one played football west of us

We were the champions of the west

and

Harvard or Yale or someone like that was champions of the east

[Johnny Mac]

ok, im out, ill be gone all day and wont be seeing this wonderful game day thread

one more thing

GO BLUE

[kpking3032]

and for champions of the west thing, no one played football west of us

We were the champions of the west

and

Harvard or Yale or someone like that was champions of the east

I already tried to explain this, but, the elementary-school level of reasoning by some on this board doesn't lend itself to logic

[kpking3032]

speaking of that awful fight song that doesn't make any sense....I've seen the video of Bo leading the team in singing Hail to the Victors after winning the Rose Bowl, but I suck at finding stuff on youtube. Any clue where that video is on line?

[kpking3032]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8npE4...elated&search=

[Oblong]

and for champions of the west thing, no one played football west of us

We were the champions of the west

and

Harvard or Yale or someone like that was champions of the east

no one? Nobody in California? Nobody in Nebraska? Nobody in Missouri?

[Chaz]

lets see, RIGHT NOW, I have to watch Syracule vs Connecticut on one station, MSU vs PSU on another.. no coverage yet of the GAME!!!

[SpartanValor]

Why do the Wings play in the Western Division? just something to ponder.. time on our hands

They play in the Central Division, not the Western Division.

There is no Western Division.


There is a Northwest Division, though.


Yes I am being a smartass.


On with the game!

[jackson_cannery]

That script Ohio is freaking cool.

good move by ABC showing the whole thing. That's classic.

[Chaz]

GO BLUE!!!!

[jackson_cannery]

Are we gonna play this game or just talk about it????//

[Kamakzie]

That script Ohio is freaking cool.

good move by ABC showing the whole thing. That's classic.

I was amazed nobody ran into someone. Amazing choreography!

[DaBishop]

Good luck guys....

[Timberwolf]

Michigan is looking good so far.

They are moving the ball well.

[Chaz]

GIVE IT TO HIM...TD

[jackson_cannery]

IT'S SO EASY.

[IdahoBert]

TD

[Timberwolf]

WOOHOO!

Chad Henne had a great drive here.

This is a great start against a great defense.

[holygoat]

That was a great drive.