The Stakes Are Raising by the Moment

by The DugOut | November 13, 2006 at 10:46 am

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Could this be the greatest game ever played? Could be, sure. A National Title trip on the line, OSU #1 & Michigan #2 no one even close to them.

The ticket prices may help give you an idea of how big this really is if you measure such things...

The hype can offically start, even though it has been building ever since Michigan finally beat Notre Dame, and OSU crushed Iowa. If you are from Columbus or Ann Arbor you have tasted the atmosphere of this match up. It is like being hit across the face with a sizzling frying pan, gritty morsels left in your teeth and gums. It really is that good.

In Columbus, Ohio, "Michigan week" turns the fans into midwestern monsters. In Buckeye country they will spit, punch or burn anything within their grasps. Do not go there if you are a Michigan fan without three large friends and a hammer. The DugOut speaks form experience.

Even the poison nut head, Brutus the Buckeye may stab you if you are wearing maze and blue...

There is much to be said about probably the greatest rivalry in sports. But it is Monday and we still have some time before the people start getting drunker. And after checking out the ESPN Poll Results the Dugout must make a prediction. Not a single state has picked Michigan. Not even Michigan! This is as old as time and the DugOut senses an upset early on.

Update, The poll is now showing that Michigan is voting for its own state, and I think they are joined by Wyoming. Come on people, Michigan beat Notre Dame after years of mis-fortune, the game is in Columbus, OSU is #1, they have owned Michigan since Tressel took over, and everyone agrees that OSU is the best team in the land. What else do you need for upset Saturday.

Michigan 24 and OSU 21 - 11/13.2006

Game Countdown OSU style...

Game Update:

The world is falling apart and Troy Smith makes the cover of USA Today, amazing.

Breaking News: It appears that Bo Schembechler has passed away after collapsing during an interview. Rest in Peace Bo, you will be missed.

Even as a Spartans fan, someone who respects but abhors Michigan and is definitely on the âdislikesâ side of the fence when it comes to the Buckeyes, this is as exciting as it gets in college football. A week of hype where any level of hype and talk isnât enough. Winner goes to the National Title game. Loser goes to the Rose Bowl (so is there really a loser here?). Or maybe, just maybe, loser gets a rematch in the national title bout. Hey, Texas, Auburn, Cal and Louisville all fell last weekend and Florida was a finger tip away from the same fate.