Buckeyes Try to Avoid Upset Bug

by Adam Kiefaber

The Buckeyes are hoping that the Rutgers’ upset of No. 2 South Florida, will be only major news this weekend, as they hope to continue to coast through their schedule.

Speaking of upsets, many OSU fans remember the game against Michigan State in 1998. That is when the top-ranked Buckeyes lost 28-24, even though they were favored to beat the Spartans by 26 1/2 points.

I remember that game, remember exactly where I was and how disappointed I was when I found out the Buckeyes were allowing Michigan State back in the game.

For some odd reason, I was at the tennis center waiting for my friend to finish up so we could watch some college football. I didn’t bother to watch the Buckeyes, they weren’t supposed to have any trouble with Michigan State. However, I overheard some of the people at the tennis club talking about the game - so I found a television and watched it - up until that point I had never cussed so much in a public place.

Ohio State drove to the Michigan State 15 in the closing minutes, when Joe Germaine’s pass was intercepted by Renaldo Hill at the goal-line. I can still see the pass, which was terrible, and wide receiver Dee Miller appeared to be wide open.

This weekend, because of prior commitments, I will be in place again that will hinder my ability to see the game. Again, I will be expecting a win. However, if you are a Buckeye fan don’t expect win. Remember ‘98 - while I be trying to think of ‘06, when the Buckeyes rolled 38-7.