OH Coming to Columbus
It does stop spinning. People don't get married, the stores close after kick-off, Churches open only for short OSU prayers.
Chances are they suckered the organizers with good rates for the day, too bad hotel rooms will be hard to come by and expensive.
The game this year is also at 3:30 for the first time, it has always been noon.
I'll go if there is something on Sunday, late of course!
GO BUCKS!
mel, OSU class of 1991!
Just showing how OCD we are about our Buckeyes in Central Ohio this time of year...
ITS ALMOST THAT TIME........
*Never agree to get married on a Saturday Ohio State is scheduled to
play football. There are typically 40 other freakin' weekends to
choose from...sack up and make her/him choose one of those!
*Never attend a wedding during an Ohio State football game unless you
carry a TV......and watch it even during the ceremony.
*It is OK to wear an OSU football jersey even when old....and
fat....and bald. Extra points if you've got an OSU baseball cap on
backwards.
*Always, and I mean ALWAYS, return any "O...H" with a hearty "I...O."
This is true even during funerals, sex, in foreign countries or when
witnessing the birth of your child.
*When Notre Dame plays Michigan, it is mandatory to despise both
teams. There are no winners.
*You should despise the following teams: Michigan, ND, Wisconsin, USC, Miami (that's Florida)
*It is OK to be emotional (and even "tear" up) during the following:
-Script Ohio
-Your child's first Buckeye game
-Carmen Ohio
-During a Tressel speech
-Listening to "What I Want"
-Remembering Woody
-After beating Michigan
-Winning the National Championship
-When NFL Buckeyes state on MNF that they are from "THE" Ohio State
University.
-Hearing the phrase, "Rest easy Woody, the new man has arrived."
-Ramp entrance
*Never listen to Brett Musberger or Keith Jackson on TV. It's okay to watch the game while listening to 1460 on the radio.
*It is not cool to make fun of the Neutron Man. Especially now that
he is watching games with Woody.
*Buckeye necklaces must be worn at all times on game day from the
time you leave your place of abode until you return. One other time:
*Always take off your hat during Carmen Ohio and physically remove
the hats of anyone in your vicinity who fails to do so.
*Everyone should rush the field after an OSU home victory over
Michigan at least once in their lifetime. (Extra kudos for those of
you who rushed the field at IU and tore down THEIR goalposts a few
years ago...c'mon you know who you are!).
*Attending Skull Session is mandatory at least once each season.
*ESPN employees must be verbally taunted at every opportunity.
*We must all pray that the next president of OSU has more of a clue
than the present one.
*When you die, you must have at least one item of Buckeye memorabilia
with you. (Specify which one in your will, that way your spouse won't
pick something stupid).
*You must be willing to die to defend your right to drink beer during
tailgates.
*Recruiting must be followed as intensely as any game. This is true
even if it puts your job/career at risk.
*Attend the Spring Game. It makes it easier to survive the summer.
*When in church, it is not sacrilegious to count being a Buckeye as
one of your blessings.
*Try to never boo a former or current Buckeye football player.
*When making fun of guys in marching bands always caveat your
comments with a statement that, regardless of what you just said,
anyone in TBDBITL is very cool.
*Admit that secretly, you wished you played tuba and could dot the
"i." You'd even be willing to put on a few dozen pounds to look the part.
*You would not trade the opportunity to swill beer while listening to
The Danger Brothers after an OSU victory over Michigan for tickets to
any rock band that has ever existed.
*It is important to consider the "good old days" ARE NOW. Enjoy them
even when OSU doesn't win the NC.
*Drinking alcohol before 9:00 A.M. is, at best, immature, and likeky,
a sign of a serious problem. Except on game day.
*It is never ok to talk to a stranger at the urinal next to you
unless he is dressed in OSU garb. That said, the topic should be
limited to Buckeye football.
*There are no bad seats in Ohio Stadium.
*If your wife asks you what was the greatest night of your life,
admit the truth that it was January 3, 2003.
*Plant a Buckeye tree in your yard.
*Hang a Buckeye flag on game day. If any of your neighbors counter
with a Michigan flag, it is your solemn duty to tear it down and
deface it anyway you see fit.
*It is "ok" to not get the drum major thing; it is "not ok" to fail
to cheer when the plume touches the field.
*In honor of Woody, the principle of "paying forward" should be
practiced at all times by all Buckeyes.
*The Varsity Club opens at 8:30am on game days...you must be there that early at least once a season.
*When driving past Ohio Stadium on Rt. 315, offer a moment of silence for all of the greatest moments that have happened there.
*NEVER, AND I MEAN NEVER wear a #13 jersey again...and NEVER mention his name when talking about Buckeye Football.