2010 Ohio U Football

[mlh1981]

Anyone? :p:

[Boston Red]

I have a question: do Ohio U. fans do the same O-H...I-O chant that Ohio State fans do? I've only been to one OSU game in person (at IU back in the mid-90s), and I was a bit surprised by the chant since, you know, they aren't Ohio but Ohio State. I also wondered how it plays out on the few occassions when Ohio visits Ohio State. Do OSU fans still do the chant? Are the players confused as to who is being cheered for?

[OUReds]

They'll have a nice team. Solid defense and an excellent two headed QB attack. They also miss CMU and NIU from the West.

The MAC East will likely come down to the Temple-Ohio game on Nov 16th. Unfortunately that game is in Philly.

[improbus]

I have a question: do Ohio U. fans do the same O-H...I-O chant that Ohio State fans do? I've only been to one OSU game in person (at IU back in the mid-90s), and I was a bit surprised by the chant since, you know, they aren't Ohio but Ohio State. I also wondered how it plays out on the few occassions when Ohio visits Ohio State. Do OSU fans still do the chant? Are the players confused as to who is being cheered for?
I went to the OSU vs. OU game at Ohio Stadium a few years ago, and when the OSU fans started their O...H...I...O cheer, we would all shout ...U... at the end. Good times.

BTW, just for fun, here are the halftime scores of the last two OSU vs. OU games.
2008: 7-6, OU leading w/ their backup quarterback in. (Stands were dead silent).
1999: 10-10 w/ OSU playing a 17 year old QB. (Stands were dead silent).

[mlh1981]

I bet that was a fun game to be at. I remember it like it was yesterday. We had a very good chance to win, but nonetheless, we represented ourselves quite nicely.

Decent contingent of OU fans at the game?

[Heath]

I went to the OSU vs. OU game at Ohio Stadium a few years ago, and when the OSU fans started their O...H...I...O cheer, we would all shout ...U... at the end. Good times.

BTW, just for fun, here are the halftime scores of the last two OSU vs. OU games.
2008: 7-6, OU leading w/ their backup quarterback in. (Stands were dead silent).
1999: 10-10 w/ OSU playing a 17 year old QB. (Stands were dead silent).

did they get a partial win or tie in the scorebook?? ;)

My school, Akron, was up 2-0 against OSU in 2007 on the way to a 20-2 loss.

[reds1869]

Marshall fan here. I think you all will have a pretty good team and I'm looking forward to our matchup on 9/25. We play Bowling Green the week before so it should give you a good idea of how you stack up with the Falcons. I was happy when we played in the bowl game last year and am thrilled we are resuming our rivalry. There is no reason Marshall and OU shouldn't play every season.

[improbus]

did they get a partial win or tie in the scorebook?? ;)

My school, Akron, was up 2-0 against OSU in 2007 on the way to a 20-2 loss.

I was at that game too. It was quite possibly the most boring football game I've ever watched.

While I'm not a fan of "moral" victories, I do think that those games are as good a qualifier as any. The real beauty of those games was watching tOSU fans sweat, cry, and moan while the 1,000 or so OU fans scattered around the stadium were out cheering them. Now, I don't want to sound too hypocritical here, because Peden Stadium can be an absolute graveyard (as it was when I was a student), but I have learned that you can shut Ohio Stadium down pretty quickly with a combination of poor play from OSU and a lesser opponent. Ohio Stadium definitely rises to the occasion with big opponents like Texas, but the fans also play down to lesser opponents (like OU/Akron). Everyone in the stadium knows who is going to win and they act like it. However, what they fail to realize is that the fans could probably intimidate these little teams right out of the stadium with a little noise (like LSU does). Instead, they sit on their hands and let the other team gain a little confidence and the silence snowballs.

The worst part about those games is that I went with my wife, who has 2 degrees from OU, and yet was rooting 100% for tOSU. She has never been on campus unless it was for a football game. She has never seen the Oval, the Ohio Union (old or new), and couldn't tell you where Neil and Indianola are. I always tease her about being a traitor. Oh well.

[top6]

I can't offer anything of substance, but I did go to an OU football game last year (my wife went there) and it was actually quite fun. MAC players are very good (maybe not Big 10 level, but still much, much better than, say, me), and you are basically right next to them. It was a good time.

The only down side is there's really nowhere to go after the game to drink. Oh wait...

[mlh1981]

The worst part about those games is that I went with my wife, who has 2 degrees from OU, and yet was rooting 100% for tOSU. She has never been on campus unless it was for a football game. She has never seen the Oval, the Ohio Union (old or new), and couldn't tell you where Neil and Indianola are. I always tease her about being a traitor. Oh well.

That would describe a lot of people who are from Athens/went to OU.

I can't stand the scarley/grey presence on this campus for college gameday. I get many people are from the Columbus area, but I would like to see more support for the green/white.

It will take many, many seasons of winning to do that. Alot of damage was done as a result of decades of losing.

[improbus]

I can't offer anything of substance, but I did go to an OU football game last year (my wife went there) and it was actually quite fun. MAC players are very good (maybe not Big 10 level, but still much, much better than, say, me), and you are basically right next to them. It was a good time.

The only down side is there's really nowhere to go after the game to drink. Oh wait...
We weren't nearly as succesful when I was there. We did have one 9 win season, but that was during the Randy Moss/Pennington Marshall days, so OU wasn't going to any bowl games. I'm sure they are more exciting these days. The same goes for basketball...

[improbus]

That would describe a lot of people who are from Athens/went to OU.

I can't stand the scarley/grey presence on this campus for college gameday. I get many people are from the Columbus area, but I would like to see more support for the green/white.

It will take many, many seasons of winning to do that. Alot of damage was done as a result of decades of losing.
It also hurts that there is very little local support for the team. I remember more local Marshall fans than I do OU fans. Also, SE Ohio is very sparsely populated, so it is hard to get huge crowds.

[Roy Tucker]

I was at that OSU-OU a few years back as well. I remember the OU quarterback was running rings around the OSU defense. And the O-H-I-O-U cheer was hilarious.

OU was fortunate to get Frank Solich as coach. Good nuts-and-bolts Nebraska-type coach. Nothing fancy, just buckle your chinstrap football guy. You'll win your fair share of games with that approach.

[westofyou]

When i went there games were free and the QB was 5'7" and they ran the single wing I think... and that was in the 80's

[Hoosier Red]

did they get a partial win or tie in the scorebook?? ;)

My school, Akron, was up 2-0 against OSU in 2007 on the way to a 20-2 loss.

I'm curious if the coach had them all line up under the scoreboard for a picture like Lee Corso allegedly did at IU.

[Roy Tucker]

When i went there games were free and the QB was 5'7" and they ran the single wing I think... and that was in the 80's

I was there in the early 70's when they still had Bill Hess. He had a long successful run there.

The Bobcats won a national championship in 1960, albeit a national college division championship.

[paintmered]

I was there in the early 70's when they still had Bill Hess. He had a long successful run there.

You probably saw my dad and uncle play there during that time then.

I've always had a soft spot for the Bobcats and like to see them do well.

[redsfan_12]

Marshall fan here. I think you all will have a pretty good team and I'm looking forward to our matchup on 9/25. We play Bowling Green the week before so it should give you a good idea of how you stack up with the Falcons. I was happy when we played in the bowl game last year and am thrilled we are resuming our rivalry. There is no reason Marshall and OU shouldn't play every season.

We will rollllllllllll over them.

But really, im looking forward to playing Ohio again. I had a blast going up to Detroit last year. Looking forward to heading to Athens again next year.

[SeeinRed]

I always love it when an Ohio State fan asks why I don't root for their team, then follows that up with "you live in Ohio, you should root for the team that represents your state." I never understood why that even sounded like a good argument. Heck, half of them were UK Basketball fans.

I have always wanted to see OU do well. Our high school team always played at the Convo for basketball tournaments and it was the first University I had seen so it was pretty neat to me at the time. I was probably 7-8 the first time I was there. I've always tried to look and see how the Football and Basketball teams did.

[mlh1981]

Pretty sloppy at times vs. Wofford, but got the job done.

Will need to do a bit better than that as we head into MAC play, and that type o f effort CERTAINLY won't fly against OSU.

[Caveat Emperor]

You probably saw my dad and uncle play there during that time then.

I've always had a soft spot for the Bobcats and like to see them do well.

My dad, my mother and my sister all went to Ohio University. I'm actually the only person in my immediate family not to hold a degree from the Harvard on the Hocking.

I too have a big soft spot for Ohio University. Back in the day, I took them to many national titles in the various NCAA Football titles for the original Play Station.

[OUReds]

Pretty sloppy at times vs. Wofford, but got the job done.

Will need to do a bit better than that as we head into MAC play, and that type o f effort CERTAINLY won't fly against OSU.

The happiest development was the play of the freshman running back, Ryan Boykin. The running game was so bad last year that it's nice to have a prospect back there.

[mlh1981]

Gonna whoop that @ss up in The Shoe next Saturday :D

[ol'Sparky]

dogmeat !!

[WVRed]

I always love it when an Ohio State fan asks why I don't root for their team, then follows that up with "you live in Ohio, you should root for the team that represents your state." I never understood why that even sounded like a good argument. Heck, half of them were UK Basketball fans.

I have always wanted to see OU do well. Our high school team always played at the Convo for basketball tournaments and it was the first University I had seen so it was pretty neat to me at the time. I was probably 7-8 the first time I was there. I've always tried to look and see how the Football and Basketball teams did.

Tell that to WVU and Marshall fans, lol.

[reds1869]

Tell that to WVU and Marshall fans, lol.
:D

I am quite familiar with that tired argument. I don't cheer for the Bearcats because they are from Cincinnati, so I certainly won't cheer for a college team because of their home state.

[mlh1981]

Went up there, got our ass beat, passed go and collected our $200 (more like 850k).

So, all went according to plan.

[Hanover]

Just for fun, here was the halftime score this time around:

34-0.

[Chip R]

Looks like OU is going to have to get someone else to don the mascot costume.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5596131

[Chris Sabowned]

Big game tomorrow against the Blundering Turds. A win could really jump-start this so far sup-par season.

I hope one of our QB's establishes them self as the starter tomorrow. We need more consistency especially without any running game to speak of.

[reds1869]

Big game tomorrow against the Blundering Turds. A win could really jump-start this so far sup-par season.

I hope one of our QB's establishes them self as the starter tomorrow. We need more consistency especially without any running game to speak of.

Best of luck today, kitties. Looking forward to a fun game (and a Herd win).

[reds1869]

Heck of a game, Bobcats. Ballsy call by your coach going for two with no time left. I'm thrilled we've restarted the series.

[RedsBaron]

I'm happy that Marshall and Ohio U. are playing each other and I wonder if Marshall should have left the MAC for C-USA.
That said, I wasn't very happy with how MU played. Right now, Marshall looks as if Ohio may be about the only win they get this season.

[pedro]

I live din Athens for 7 years and don't think they won more than 10 games total during that time.

[OUReds]

I'd like to point out that it has been

1799 days

since the Miami Redhawks have won a football game against the Ohio Bobcats.

Carry on.

[paintmered]

I'd like to point out that it has been

1799 days

since the Miami Redhawks have won a football game against the Ohio Bobcats.

Carry on.

:thumbup:

[reds1869]

I'd like to point out that it has been

1799 days

since the Miami Redhawks have won a football game against the Ohio Bobcats.

Carry on.

As a Marshall fan I have to give a big pat on the back. Despite the attempt to brew a rivalry between OU and Marshall, we always hated Miami more than anyone else when were in the MAC. And some of us haven't dropped that sentiment. Go Bobcats, great win!

Edit: i love redhawkfish's reaction below. And I feel his pain...but not too much.

[redhawkfish]

:runawaycr

[*BaseClogger*]

I don't understand the rivalry at all, to be honest. I fail to see how two MAC teams could hate each other... :dunno:

[Caveat Emperor]

I don't understand the rivalry at all, to be honest. I fail to see how two MAC teams could hate each other... :dunno:

You always need to hate someone somewhat equal to you. I went to Tulane -- we hated LSU, but they were quite indifferent towards us. Not a great way for a rivalry to get going.

[redhawkfish]

I don't understand the rivalry at all, to be honest. I fail to see how two MAC teams could hate each other... :dunno:

Do you have to go to a big school to have a rival? :confused:

[reds1869]

Do you have to go to a big school to have a rival? :confused:

That's what I was thinking. People who go to smaller schools should be just as passionate as those who go to larger ones. Of course, a lot of MAC alums cheer for their local Big Ten school rather than the one they actual attended. See Exhibit A: Brennaman, Thom.

[redhawkfish]

That's what I was thinking. People who go to smaller schools should be just as passionate as those who go to larger ones. Of course, a lot of MAC alums cheer for their local Big Ten school rather than the one they actual attended. See Exhibit A: Brennaman, Thom.

Tons of Miami students were and still are that way, but they will cheer like crazy for Miami against those same schools in hockey.:rolleyes:

[*BaseClogger*]

To be fair, I'm an Ohio State fan who will go to several Ohio State games and will be emotionally invested in each game. If Ohio State loses, it ruins my Saturday. If Miami wins/losses, I shrug and continue along.

But I don't pretend to be some huge Miami hockey fan either. That's just the way it is. I was raised an Ohio State football fan and I hate Michigan with a passion. OU, they're just another Ohio MAC school to me (1 of 6). I have no reason to hate OU...

[*BaseClogger*]

You always need to hate someone somewhat equal to you. I went to Tulane -- we hated LSU, but they were quite indifferent towards us. Not a great way for a rivalry to get going.

Maybe it's because I don't view OU as an equal either... ;)

[mlh1981]

As an OU alum, the fact that Miami doesn't necessarily equate to a greater draw at the gate for any sport means that few here take this rivalry seriously.

Plus, there are always students on this campus who are able to go around comfortably in their Miami gear. No heckling or anything of that nature.

In general, outside of a core group, there is a ton of apathy towards OU athletics, 'cept for the moment when we beat Georgetown, and everyone jumped on the wagon for about 10 minutes.