We’re doing something we haven’t done in a while here at Men of the Scarlet and Gray — an open thread during an Ohio State sporting event. But we thought that the magnitude of this game required that we have a place to post thoughts during the game. If you’re still interested in joining others in the live in-game chats, the Buckeye Battle Cry should have one posted shortly.
Before the game, here are a few links to get your lathered up for a great game. You can read a variety of game previews, including ours, 11W’s, and OHD’s. There has been rumors swirling since last night that John Simon may not be available for today’s game against Michigan (he’ll be a game-time decision). That’s pretty much the worst news ever but the depth at defensive line will just have to step up their games.
Update: Possible reason for Simon’s absence?:
i have just learned that john simon is suspended for the michigan game by the NCAA after it was discovered that he is a literal grizzly bear
— Johnny (@Johnny11W) November 24, 2012
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Update: End of the first quarter: OSU 10 UM 7
Update: After serious mental breakdowns and poor tackling, Ohio State trails Michigan by one point at the half: OSU 20 UM 21
Watching the game from a B-Dubs in Orlando, but wanted to chime in and say hello. GoBucks.
Good to see you, Buckeye Ninja. It’s beautiful football weather here in C-bus — 32 degrees and flurries!
Every time I get nervous about today I remind myself that last year’s “worst OSU team in history” almost beat this same UM team…
GO BUCKS
Miller to Smith ALL DAY LONG
WOOHOO Nice Drive baby
We haven’t done that all year!
I assume you mean the WR screen? I think we’ll see it more today.
got to make that tackle Bennett
Simon makes that tackle. It’d be 2nd and 20 on the 25.
Awesome play by Washington of the Adolphus nature
Miller holding his elbow not good…
The disturbing thing is that it clearly hurt worse as he made it back to the bench. Hope Guiton is loosening up.
UGH
OSU reverting to bad tackling again. Bad sign.
Watching the game with a TTUN fan is literally the most painful thing I have ever done in my life. Pulling all my teeth would be more fun.
Tell Pat hi for me. And that I hope Michigan loses by a 100
Miller looks fine….
He needs some longer cleats, but he’s throwing the ball well.
Too many mental mistakes right now.
Braxton should have run on that 3rd and 11 had a huge hole and only one guy 10 yards back to beat.
Jim Tressel just fainted when he heard that was just Basil’s 7th FG attempt in 12 games.
Agreed SYR. One juke and he’s in the end zone.
A Coach Coombs sighting!
OSU doing its best to give this game away. Too many mistakes and way too sloppy.
Congrats, Michigan, that one was on the house.
This is not the Braxton we know. š
Tentative after banging up his elbow?
HELLO ZACH BOREN
that is so clearly a facemask it isnt even funny “EFF THE REF”
I want Hyde to get his thousand.
Hyde running the ball with a lot of power
Great game so far…. this is what THE GAME is suppose to be like
Love me some Brax, but for this game I’m rooting for Hyde to avenge Biakabatuka. Lets have 200 yards in second half!!
Text from my brother-in-law “I don’t care who he plays for, I never liked him” (talking about Denard Robinson)
NOT. TACKLING. AGAIN.
Miller 11/13 for 156 yards. One of those incompletes was a throwaway. On pace for an 85%, 300 yard game against the nation’s #1 passing D.
This game will be decided by 2nd half mistakes. UM cannot beat OSU unless the Buckeyes hand it to them via penalties and sloppy tackling.
The guy speaking for the Orlando branch of the alumni association might be the most annoying person ever. But it’s a miracle we are only down one, considering.
Well at least he can’t speak past kick-off.
LETS GO BUCKS
Is Bradley Roby a proctologist? He was definitely checking Denard for polyps.
How do I add a picture to my name like you cool guys?
Go to http://gravatar.com
thanks
That is a manly 4th down stop
Now it’s time for Michigan’s mental breakdowns
horrible last few plays
Ugh. Unable to score any points after two UM fumbles.
CRAMP
4 fingers on one hand directly in the air 1 finger on the other hand pointed directly at Tony…..
The game “feels” like the next team to score will win. One TD should do it.
It’s getting awfully quiet around here. Everyone sitting on their hands.
I don’t think a FG is going to be enough.
I am going to PUKE seriously….. this is more stressful then the 2002 NCG
Terrible goal line play calling this game. What is wrong with “just give it to Hyde?”
Starting to allow myself to get excited…!!