OT: Greatest sports rivalry of the century according to ESPN
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1. Michigan vs. Ohio State
When Ohio Stadium opened in 1922, Michigan spoiled the party with a 22-0 victory. The rivalry was heated in the early days as both have been long-time college football powers. But it got even hotter in 1969, when Bo Schembechler took over as Michigan's coach and upset Woody Hayes' No. 1-ranked, undefeated Buckeyes. Four times in the next six years, both teams were ranked in the top five when they met. In 1970 and 1973, both were undefeated (they tied 10-10 in '73). From 1970 through 1975, Michigan entered without a loss every year. The Wolverines won just once. Ohio State was 9-0-1 in 1993, 11-0 in 1995 and 10-0 in 1996. The Buckeyes lost each time. That is rivalry.
http://espn.go.com/endofcentury/s/other/…
Columbus gold is having whipped cream wrestling special event, dreamgirls is waving $10 admission if you wear OSU shirt on gameday before 7pm, Kahoots has a tailgate buffet friday, etc. Strip clubs in Columbus are trying to profit from it. How are the strip clubs in Michigan promoting this big game?
When Ohio Stadium opened in 1922, Michigan spoiled the party with a 22-0 victory. The rivalry was heated in the early days as both have been long-time college football powers. But it got even hotter in 1969, when Bo Schembechler took over as Michigan's coach and upset Woody Hayes' No. 1-ranked, undefeated Buckeyes. Four times in the next six years, both teams were ranked in the top five when they met. In 1970 and 1973, both were undefeated (they tied 10-10 in '73). From 1970 through 1975, Michigan entered without a loss every year. The Wolverines won just once. Ohio State was 9-0-1 in 1993, 11-0 in 1995 and 10-0 in 1996. The Buckeyes lost each time. That is rivalry.
http://espn.go.com/endofcentury/s/other/…
Columbus gold is having whipped cream wrestling special event, dreamgirls is waving $10 admission if you wear OSU shirt on gameday before 7pm, Kahoots has a tailgate buffet friday, etc. Strip clubs in Columbus are trying to profit from it. How are the strip clubs in Michigan promoting this big game?
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The first thing to remember is that, as Clubber says, you CAN'T quantify something like this. The piece is designed to stir folks up, get 'em to comment, and ultimately get more hits on the website.
All that said, I cannot believe that Army-Navy didn't even make the list. Despite the fact that the two teams have little relevance as far as national rankings, there's so much more depth and significance to this rivalry overall that I think it blows all the rest away.
I'll give 'em a personal nod for including the UNC rivalry despite the fact that they spelled "Dook" wrong.
Trojans-Fighting Irish
Cowboys-Redskins
Celtics-Lakers
Yankees-BoSox
U of M blew the OSU team after that stomping. LMAO
Not even close! Florida and The U. No wait, Florida won't play them any longer.
So how did that turn out this year?
There are lots of great rivalries out there but this just might be the biggest. Look at all the alumns from both schools out there. And while I know that many schools have strong support, here in Ohio we don't really have any other good football teams to cheer for anyhow.
Pretty much right on. Although both played Miami before they hit the big time, but only FSU continued to do so. I have a MAJOR dislike for uf since the GATOR FLOP! Worst example of sportsmanship, or lack thereof, I've ever seen!
Or, when microbe #1 consumed microbe #2.