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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Early Fuel For the Rivalry Fire: Why the Buckeyes Will Dominate Michigan in 2012
By Shane Darrow — BlockONation.com Guest Contributor
There is no question that the Ohio State vs. University of Michigan matchup is one of the greatest rivalries in college sports.
Actually, let's just come right out and say it. OSU-UM is the BEST Rivalry in sports, period.
Whether it is basketball, hockey or baseball, these teams always give a little extra when it is against the other program. But the rivalry in football stands alone.
It's not simply known as "The Game" for nothing.
Here are some reasons why the Buckeyes will return to, and continue, their dominance this season.
Urban Meyer
Last year was the first year that the Wolverines defeated the Buckeyes since 2003, but with the addition of the legendary Urban Meyer, the momentum already feels like it is shifting to Ohio State.
Meyer brings in a history of success, and will implement the spread offense into a Buckeye system that is more than capable of being able to run it to a tee.
As a head coach, Meyer has a record of 104-23—that's a winning percentage of 81.8 percent. The Buckeyes have fallen a little over the last few years as the SEC has continued to run dominance on college football as a whole, but Meyer will be the one to turn that around.
He brings an SEC mentality to a historic Big Ten program. If the Buckeyes want to once again contend for a national title, Meyer is the perfect candidate to lead the cause.
Braxton Miller
Miller started nine games last season and had a very mediocre record of 4-5, but under Meyer's system he will undoubtedly shine. Even though his record may not show it, his statistics were actually very solid last year.
Miller finished the season with 18 combined touchdowns (11 through the air, seven on the ground), and had a QB rating of 133.6. He reminds me of a young Vince Young. Meyer is going to implement a system that will put Miller in a position to succeed.
Now that the reigns are officially with him, Miller will gain the confidence in camp that will lead to success on the field. When the Michigan game comes, he will be facing a more experienced Denard Robinson, but Miller has the skills to match him throw for throw, as well as run for run.
Home-Field Advantage
Over the past decade, the Buckeyes have found a way to win when playing at the Big House. Fortunately for Ohio State, the Wolverines haven't been able to win a game in Columbus since 2000. There is no denying that the Buckeyes are a different team on their home field, and that has shown over the last 11 seasons.
Urban Meyer is going to bring in a scouting class that will be awaiting the opportunity to compete against Michigan on their home field, and I can't even imagine the adrenaline rush that will overtake those players.
I don't only think the Buckeyes will just win the game...
I think they will absolutely control and bulldoze the Wolverines on both sides of the ball.
Final Score Prediction
Ohio State 42
Michigan 24
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There is no question that the Ohio State vs. University of Michigan matchup is one of the greatest rivalries in college sports.
Actually, let's just come right out and say it. OSU-UM is the BEST Rivalry in sports, period.
Whether it is basketball, hockey or baseball, these teams always give a little extra when it is against the other program. But the rivalry in football stands alone.
It's not simply known as "The Game" for nothing.
Here are some reasons why the Buckeyes will return to, and continue, their dominance this season.
Urban Meyer
Last year was the first year that the Wolverines defeated the Buckeyes since 2003, but with the addition of the legendary Urban Meyer, the momentum already feels like it is shifting to Ohio State.Meyer brings in a history of success, and will implement the spread offense into a Buckeye system that is more than capable of being able to run it to a tee.
As a head coach, Meyer has a record of 104-23—that's a winning percentage of 81.8 percent. The Buckeyes have fallen a little over the last few years as the SEC has continued to run dominance on college football as a whole, but Meyer will be the one to turn that around.
He brings an SEC mentality to a historic Big Ten program. If the Buckeyes want to once again contend for a national title, Meyer is the perfect candidate to lead the cause.
Braxton Miller
Miller started nine games last season and had a very mediocre record of 4-5, but under Meyer's system he will undoubtedly shine. Even though his record may not show it, his statistics were actually very solid last year.Miller finished the season with 18 combined touchdowns (11 through the air, seven on the ground), and had a QB rating of 133.6. He reminds me of a young Vince Young. Meyer is going to implement a system that will put Miller in a position to succeed.
Now that the reigns are officially with him, Miller will gain the confidence in camp that will lead to success on the field. When the Michigan game comes, he will be facing a more experienced Denard Robinson, but Miller has the skills to match him throw for throw, as well as run for run.
Home-Field Advantage
Over the past decade, the Buckeyes have found a way to win when playing at the Big House. Fortunately for Ohio State, the Wolverines haven't been able to win a game in Columbus since 2000. There is no denying that the Buckeyes are a different team on their home field, and that has shown over the last 11 seasons.Urban Meyer is going to bring in a scouting class that will be awaiting the opportunity to compete against Michigan on their home field, and I can't even imagine the adrenaline rush that will overtake those players.
I don't only think the Buckeyes will just win the game...
I think they will absolutely control and bulldoze the Wolverines on both sides of the ball.
Final Score Prediction
Ohio State 42
Michigan 24
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Nation Front PageThursday, November 25, 2010
The Rivalry: Ohio State vs. Michigan HBO Documentary
From 2006, the HBO documentary about the rivalry.
If you missed it, watch it. It is must see!
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Nation Front PageWednesday, August 19, 2009
Relax Buckeye Fans...You'll Lose Soon Enough
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I've been pretty harsh on Michigan football and their fans lately, and deservedly so.
Anyone else remember the 2-10-1 record of John Cooper? UM fans were less than cordial towards us and now they have to take their lumps, all the same.
Nevertheless, I'm giving them a voice here, to defend themselves and their current 1-7 slide vs. our mighty Buckeyes.
Well that, and I just found great humor in the optimistic homerism screaming from this article. Hope you do too.
by The WolverineBleacherReport.com Contributor
The Ohio State—Michigan rivalry isn’t dead.Ohio State has just been on a nice run. But a run is all it is.
Buckeye fans seemingly have nothing better to do than to fold their arms and speculate as to what should be done about things.
One brilliant commentator has even suggested that USC should be the new Michigan, as far as rivalries go for Ohio State.
Yes, Ohio State has a rematch game against USC scheduled for this year in Columbus as well. But OSU fans can’t be serious that a second game against a good team will somehow replace 105 years of playing football against each other.
I don’t take the suggestion seriously, but use it as a starting point to explain what will happen to our Buckeye friends.
You will lose, and the tide will swing the other way.
Some history may put things in perspective.
Sure, Ohio State has beaten Michigan the last five years, and seven of the last eight meetings. But setting aside last year’s beating in Columbus, the last seven years of the rivalry have averaged a point differential of 8.1 points per game.
That’s not domination.
Those are close games, including a 2006 42-39 thriller that is arguably the greatest college football game ever played.
Before the most recent stretch, Michigan beat Ohio State five out of the last six meetings, and a whopping 10 out of 12 times (excluding a tie game in 1992).
From 1952 to 1972, Ohio State won 14 out 21 meetings. From 1938 to 1951, Michigan won 10 of 14 meetings, two of which were ties.
Simply put, my Buckeye friends, you’ve got yours coming. And anyone who suggests otherwise simply doesn’t have an understanding of or an appreciation for history, or is irrationally overconfident, or most likely both.
As one famous individual said, “pride comes before the fall.”
I honestly don’t know when it is coming.
It may be this year.
It may be next year.
Or maybe a few years from now.
But when it does, I’ll smile and think back to my Buckeye friends who so arrogantly suggested there was no more rivalry.
And when the Wolverines are on top again, I’ll be sure not to make the same mistake.
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