I think this year may be worse.

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:35 am

No offense to the quality OSU fans on this board but.....

http://www.dispatch.com/multimedia/mult ... /2002.html

I wonder with the game being at 3:30 this year if the OSU faithfull will be all the more tanked and riled up. You know gameday will be there, and with so much on the line this year. I pity the UMfan in attendence if UM wins. OSU has long been known for unruly fan behavior, especially when it comes to the Maize and Blue, but hopefully the work of the deceased ex-vice-president was not a waste of time. Here's hoping for sportsmanship on and off the field.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:11 am

Jebus.

That made the Nawlins looters look civil.

Vito Corleone · Post by **Vito Corleone** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:14 am

88 wrote:Don't worry, Steve. OSUfan likes it when you guys come to town. It makes for a great party. We'll treat your team roughly, but you won't be harmed. I promise.

Why is it that when I picture you typing this you are giggling and have your fingers crossed.

BlindRef · Post by **BlindRef** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:29 pm

88 wrote:Don't worry, Steve. OSUfan likes it when you guys come to town. It makes for a great party. We'll treat your team roughly, but you won't be harmed. I promise.

I'd love to believe you but I know of too many stories to trust you :)

Including my own experience there 2 years ago.

King Crimson · Post by **King Crimson** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:48 pm

a week ago monday i was talking with a guy at the bank standing in line and he said he played at UM and hated going to Columbus.....'cause his family always got treated like shit. i have no dog in this fight, just sayin'.

i did think it was cool as hell to see Nicklaus dot the i.

i worked the Oklahoma Invitational NCAA golf tourney at Oak Tree a couple weeks ago as a rules official and talked to the OSU golf coach a couple times. really nice guy.

Killian · Post by **Killian** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:53 pm

I wonder if the bomb sniffing dogs will be brought in?

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:07 pm

Props to those trying to change the culture....

http://www.dispatch.com/football/footba ... A1-06.html

Jimmy Medalions · Post by **Jimmy Medalions** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:10 pm

Dude, working that game would be a freakin' gold mine.

Sin,
LA Coliseum bums

Sky · Post by **Sky** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:13 pm

Oh no, people are drinking, oh no, people are pissing outside, oh no, people are harassing fans of the other team, oh no, their band walks right through our tailgates and we harass them, oh no, people are chanting and using the F-word.

Fuck that, if that is the worst that happens, big deal.

peter dragon · Post by **peter dragon** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:23 pm

I was treated all right at the OSU-Michigan game in AnnArbor, but I saw many people who were there just to fight. from both sides.. but thats just me..

Of those surveyed, 92 percent said they’d seen poor fan behavior and 59 percent said alcohol consumption contributed to that behavior.

im shocked!

Vito Corleone · Post by **Vito Corleone** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:40 pm

Sky wrote:Oh no, people are drinking, oh no, people are pissing outside, oh no, people are harassing fans of the other team, oh no, their band walks right through our tailgates and we harass them, oh no, people are chanting and using the F-word.

Fuck that, if that is the worst that happens, big deal.

Do you really think that is the worse thing that is going to happen? There was rioting after the Texas win, this game is 10x bigger. I fully expect the fans of the winning team to riot in several cities.

BTW did anyone see the report that came out earlier this week on the crime rates in US cities. 5 of the top 10 cities with the highest crime rates reside in either Ohio or Michigan. This game is going to be like sitting on a hill side and getting to watch a civil war battle. The carnage is going to be unreal..

Killian · Post by **Killian** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:41 pm

peter dragon wrote:I was treated all right at the OSU-Michigan game in AnnArbor, but I saw many people who were there just to fight. from both sides.. but thats just me..

Of those surveyed, 92 percent said they’d seen poor fan behavior and 59 percent said alcohol consumption contributed to that behavior.
im shocked!

Have you looked in the mirror recently? Maybe the fact that you're about 6'9" 275 lbs had something to do with it.

For anyone that doesn't know, Pete is the BFG.

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:05 pm

Nov. 14, 2006
TO: Ohio State University students
FROM: Richard A. Hollingsworth, Vice President for Student Affairs

What an exciting time to be a Buckeye! Even if you're "just not that
into football," you have to know that Saturday's Ohio State-Michigan
match is a very special game. And, if you are a fan, well, it doesn't get
any better than this, does it?

I'm writing to urge you all to make sure it is a great weekend for you,
regardless of what the final score is. I don't think most of you need
another reminder to obey the law, party responsibly, and show good
sportsmanship. You're already on board with that. But, given the
stakes, I'm going to go on the record, just so everyone understands.

No amount of hype and excitement excuses violence or endangering
your own or others' safety. Any student who is arrested for a crime that
involves endangering people or property will find himself or herself on
immediate interim suspension from the university - which could ruin a
whole quarter's worth of academic progress, at a minimum. Under this
heading come such acts as throwing objects, setting fires, disorderly
conduct, vandalizing cars, assaults, rioting, resisting arrest, and
impeding safety officials in their duties. Students who host parties that
get out of control, who are bystanders at a disturbance (there are no
innocent bystanders), who encourage others to be disruptive, or who
fail to control their guests will also be immediately suspended. The risk
to your academic progress is real - eight students were expelled for
their actions in the 2002 riots following the Michigan game, and there
would have been more had the police been as prepared as they will be
this year.

Police will be enforcing the laws on and off campus, including those
restricting alcohol use. Columbus safety officials have told me that
there will be many undercover officers as well as those in uniform. This
is not the weekend to press your luck with law enforcement. Violators
may face arrest and jail time. If you drink, do so legally and
responsibly. For a refresher on party guidelines and state laws, go to
http://studentaffairs.osu.edu and click on the links in the Celebrate Like
Champs feature.

I hate to keep harping on the serious consequences of misbehavior
because I have faith that if you choose to participate in celebrations this
weekend, you will party hard but party safely. After all, you are
members of the best and brightest classes in Ohio State history - surely
too smart to ruin a great time with stupid decisions. For more thoughts
on the difference between celebrating with class and intelligence and
acting like an idiot, see my column in Wednesday's Lantern. I call it
Fan vs. Jerk.

The eyes of the nation are on us. It's a great opportunity to celebrate
with class and show everyone that Ohio State has the Best Fans in the
Land.

Rack this guy.

Sky · Post by **Sky** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:20 am

I sure hope we celebrate clean and show some class.

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:52 pm

Or take the defeat with class. That's the real test.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:59 pm

WolverineSteve wrote:Or take the defeat with class. That's the real test.

I'm sure you'll pass with flying colors.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:09 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:
WolverineSteve wrote:Or take the defeat with class. That's the real test.
I'm sure you'll pass with flying colors.

We've all dealt with tough losses and big wins before...if you still act like a douche after either result, that's your problem. You have no control over the result of the game so to rub it in another person's face is kind of silly. It's like dogging someone for it being a rainy day.

Sky · Post by **Sky** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 1:02 am

Hey fuck you shoalzie, its raining here in Ohio you sorry ass mother fucker. Now get your ass out of my town or else.

Ok, so yeah, good point. However, while I honestly hope our fans show some class with Michigan fans, I worry more about rioting (win or lose). We need to buck that horrible trend.

Bobby42 · Post by **Bobby42** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 1:35 am

There is going to be some unrest. Hopefully it's not going to be what we've witnessed in the past. There's going to be a ton of overtime worth of police at the stadium and throughout the streets in and out of campus following the game. It will be a busy night at the county jail. I hope I'm wrong.

Word to Michigan Fan: don't invite trouble after the game by strolling along N. High & 15th Ave. while wearing your "colors."