My vote was for Pitt and here is why.
In my opinion, Pitt signaled the changing of the guard. No longer was OHIO going to be a kick around team. No longer was OHIO going to accept mediocrity. That night, all those years ago, that team and Frank Solich sent the MAC, the student body, and Pitt a notice that a new era was beginning.
That Penn State game was born the night Dion Byrum ran back two interceptions for a touchdown. The moment he crossed the goal line and threw two arms up in the air and saluted the Marching 110 in the endzone, Penn States death nail was cast.
Sure the 3 MAC champ games in 4 years are great. Yes, the recent bowl visits were a nice addition. The same thing goes for the near win over tOSU a few years ago. Even the bowl win was a giant shot in the arm. But nothing, not one of those compares to the importance and significance of that night.
Years from now, God willing, we will look back and say that September 9th, 2005 was the turning point in OHIO football and OHIO athletics at large. Without that night, that packed house, that national broadcast, and without Frank, Penn State doesn't happen.
Thank you to Frank Solich, his coaching staff, the players and all of those who have ever worn the green and white. It is you that we have to thank. It was you, those guys who bought into the coaching philosophy of a little man from Nebraska. GO OHIO!