Posted on 11/18/2006 4:50:32 PM PST by ajolympian2004
Troy Smith and Ohio State did it all, overwhelming Michigan with offense, winning the Big Ten title and streaking into the national title game.
The Wolverines may have another shot at the Buckeyes though -- they, too, can still make it to the BCS title game in Arizona.
Smith and the top-ranked Buckeyes put their dazzling speed on display with a barrage of big plays, and they needed every one of them to beat an inspired Michigan team, 42-39 on Saturday. The Game of the Century, the first 1 vs. 2 matchup in this storied rivalry, was played a day after Michigan lost one of its legends in Bo Schembechler.
The feisty and revered former Michigan coach died Friday, and the top two teams in the nation couldn't have honored his memory with a better game -- though it wasn't the type of football that Bo and Woody Hayes played when they were coaching.
Two defenses that came in allowing 20 points per game combined were unable to stop each other's attack, making the 103rd Ohio State-Michigan meeting the second-highest scoring game in the series.
It was surely one of the most entertaining.
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The Ohio State University marching band!
"Hang on Sloopy"
http://www.osu.edu/download/sloopy.mp3
Official band website -
http://tbdbitl.osu.edu/
If the Wolverines can lose by only 3 in Columbus, think what might happen on a neutral field.
I think if USC stumbles in their final games, we could see a rematch. Michigan's last TD was huge.
As a Notre Dame and Penn State fan, I have to say this:
I WANT A REMATCH! That was some damn fun football to watch. Whew!
I need a cigarette.
I meant Chris Wells.
Ohio State tail back Antonio Pittman (25) breaks away from the Michigan defense for a touchdown Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 during the third quarter of a college football game in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio Stadium is filled with fans Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, after a college football game between top-rated Ohio State and No.2 Michigan in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Michigan, 42-39.
Ohio State wide receiver Brian Robiskie (80) and Michigan cornerback Morgan Trent (14) collide Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 during a college football game in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State's Joel Penton (98) and Vernon Gholston, right, sack Michigan quarterback Chad Henne (7) during the second quarter of a football game in Columbus, {st},Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006.
Is he related to former LSU/Raider great Terry Robiskie?
It was sweet, oh oh oh sooooooooo sweet!!!
Losing by 1 or by 21, a loss is a loss.
Another meeting would crush Michigan and give OSU the National Championship IF all the other teams who need to lose to get Meecheegin to the No. 2 spot.
Better luck next year.
I thought they all are counted as 6 points; how was this one "huge"?
His son.
Yes, he's the son of the current Cleveland Brown's coaches..
It will get ugly in Tallahasee for you.
I'm just amazed that FSU actually had 73 yards in rushing today, that must be their season high.
I think this was the best Ohio State - Michigan game of all-time IMHO. Of course I've only been watching it since 1972 (missed 1977).
Might be. THey mentioned during the game that his dad is going to be proud of him as though he was a former player.
OMG what a picture. That picture must have been from after ABC went off the air.
Ohio State fans celebrate on the field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 after Ohio State beat Michigan 42-39, in Columbus, Ohio.
But the only thing that scares me about the game is that in a rivalry game, records don't matter. I expect FSU to be fired up, and if we aren't ready, we could stumble out of there with an "L".
If anyone wants to see a re-match of these two teams they need to buy a ticket to next years game in Ann Arbor.
It's huge in that only losing by 3 makes a much stronger case for a rematch than if Michigan lost by 11.
Ohio State fan celebrate on the field Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 after a college football game between top-ranked Ohio State and No. 2 Michigan in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Michigan, 42-39.
Maybe we should say a prayer for the Columbus Police Department. LOL!
Michigan players walk off the field after Ohio State beat Michigan, 42-39, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 in Columbus, Ohio.
Glum Michigan fans watch as Ohio State football fans celebrate on the field after Ohio State beat Michigan 42-39 in a college football game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006.
Upset Alert!!!!
Cincinnati 10
Rutgers 0
10:50 2nd Quarter
Shut out at home 30 to nothing last week against Wake, taken to the end by Western Michigan, pushed by Troy......this is Tallahasee Leon, not FSU.
Ohio State's Ted Ginn Jr. catches a touchdown pass in the end zone against Michigan cornerback Leon Hall Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 during the second quarter of a college football game in Columbus, Ohio.
ABC went out of their way to show just about every Michigan fan at that game....don't recall them doing that for buckeye fans last year.
17 - 0 Cincinnati!!!
I'm glad I taped this game.
UH OH!!!!!
Looks like an excellent day all around for the Ohio teams today.
It will be replayed on ESPN Classic tomorrow morning as an instant classic.
USC 3 Cal 0
17-3 Cincinnati after Cincinnati muffs a punt.
*LOL* I'm like you, I didn't have a dog in this fight either (I'm from Kentucky. Not exactly a football state, even with Louisville doing as well as they did this year) But this was one HELL of a football game.
Hlluva Game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow
I bleed scarlett and gray and this was a most incredible victory
LLLLLoyd Carr ( LLLL For Loser, Loser, Loser....He is no BO!!!!)
Yes, I agree. Go Bucks!
I love that picture
Go Bucks!
Thanks!
While I understand their grave disappointment in today's result, the Wolverines should remain proud of the valiant effort put out by their men. That was one of the most, no, make that, THE most outstanding OSU-UM game I have ever watched!
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