I enjoyed reading this as well. 

I'll admit (nothing earth shattering) to being an OSU hater.  To me, it's what you do as a sports fan.  I'm an OU guy, I hate Marshall, Miami and OSU.  Those are the schools in close enough proximity.  I like the Browns, I hate the Steelers and the Bengals.  I like the Reds, I hate the Indians.  It's sports hate.  It's nothing personnel, don't make it more than what it is.

I've grown to understand the people who "want to support the state" etc.  I've come to understand the culture and why people feel the need to root for both.  I don't agree with it.  I think it's short-sighted, but I understand.  I will still call you out and let you know that at least one person in Ohio thinks it's a bad judgement call, but it's your judgement to make.

I'm glad the players are saying these things.  Because, ultimately, it's going to take a group of guys on the team to band together to change things.  It won't be a switch where everyone who graduated Ohio, or has SE ohio ties will wake up Sunday bleeding Green and White.  However, if we're ever going to make serious inroads on changing the culture, it needs to be done inside the white-lines at the enclosed horseshoe at some point. 

Last Edited: 9/17/2010 12:53:52 PM by L.C.

Last Edited: 9/17/2010 1:42:13 PM by Mark Lembright '85