<p>Make a special contribution to the First Aid squad to put them on retainer to park out in front of my house during the game - just in case my heart stops.</p>
<p>Remove all objects from room that can be picked up and hurled.</p>
<p>Place protective screening in front of TV in case something tossable gets left behind.</p>
<p>Clear a “landing pad” area in front of my chair so that when I hurl myself to the floor, no damage is done. Perhaps I should consider a seat belt.</p>
<p>Think “happy thoughts” about the toll colector on the Ohio turnpike who, seeing my Michigan shirt last summer asked, “Do you recall who won the Michigan - Ohio State game last year?” … Smart a$$.</p>
<p>Queue “The Victors” in the stereo system.</p>
<p>Try to forget the results of my only time to visit the Horseshoe (1970) when both teams were undefeated.</p>
<p>Remember that even if Michigan loses, they still hold the series win-loss record quite comfortably.</p>
<p>Remember during the Script Ohio that it was Michigan’s band that first performed it for the Buckeyes and that all they do each time they do it is show honor and thanks to Michigan for inventing it.</p>
<p>Prepare “M” flag for proud display on front porch after the game.</p>
<p>I’ll be the lone <em>true</em> Ohio voice here. Go Bucks!</p>
<p>I don’t actually watch The Game anymore because it always makes my stomach hurt – I get too caught up in all of it. But hopefully when my mom comes out to Boston to visit tomorrow, she will bring homemade candy buckeyes from my dad! My fiance claims that his (Massachusetts) mother’s “peanut butter balls” are the same thing… but I think we all know the truth.</p>
<p>Adding a quick GO BLUE to the thread…we live in NYC now, but DH got his Ph.D in A2, and DS was born there 17 years ago. He will be planted in front of the TV…to watch them WIN.</p>
<p>I’m already feeling anxious. I’ve been a Michigan fan long enough to expect crushing disappointment. </p>
<p>Of course, I’m certain my anxiety is nothing compared to that of the public safety officers on both campuses. This is the kind of situation that can make football fans turn into rioting morons.</p>
<p>No, I have a tradition that must be adhered to. The “M” flag only comes out upon winning a national championship in football or basketball (sadly, this has only happened twice during my era as an alumnus). Since Saturday’s game will be the equivalent of such a championship, it will suffice.</p>
<p>Yes, I certainly do remember those days and even the days of Don Morehead, Dan Dierdorf, and Paul Seymour.</p>
<p>If you love college football, this has been an exciting & unpredictable year. No matter who you are behind, you have to admit it’s a classic season unfolding.</p>
<p>garland…no FF was just the straw that broke camels’ back. At my work, I have been surrounded by what we call the Ohio State Mafia. I have to endure Ohio state this, Ohio state that and stories about the new stadium for weeks now.</p>
<p>And FF, I have put money where my mouth is. I have bet a whole one dollar against Ohio state. I lose, if big O wins by more than a touch down.</p>
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