If we want our athletic program to be relevant nationally the basketball game is more important. Not only will it make sportscenter but it will be a signature win for Christian and staff. It will help establish the program. Beating $tate helps a recruit like Owens feel good about his decision. It is very true that in scope of this season it probably means little but for the Ohio brand it is one of the biggest games in recent memory. This is our chance to give the finger to state, their administration, and their arrogant fans. When we win, we will have recently beaten the two institutions that disrespects our name the most in Ann Arbor and $tate. If we want the Ohio brand to be taken seriously, this is a game we need to win.
I know the BG game is important for this season's success. I know the football team should want revenge against BG. You know what we will play BG next year in football and most likely it will have some MAC East title implications. We have won bowls the last 2 years. We play $tate every 20 years in basketball. Crack the nuts and beat $tate!
Bingo.
We have won the MAC East a couple times now in football. We won the MAC last year in hoops.
I REALLY want to win the MAC in football. In the grand scheme of the program, wins over big-name programs does more for the Ohio Bobcats brand than a regular season conference championship.
Beating Penn State in football past year did zero for any "championships" for us. That win will still go down as one of the most important in program history. It made national waves. It also made waves among students and alumni. Wins like that change the "not a sports school" culture.
Beating Ohio State tomorrow would be beyond huge. We would have a rowdy atmosphere in the Convo this season if that happened. We've already taken a huge cultural step with our tournament success. Beating little brother would be monumental. Georgetown changed everything. This game can do the same.
Go Bobcats!
Last Edited: 11/11/2013 1:56:07 PM by The Optimist