And do you think this person had any clue what you were doing?

Nice work, gentlemen.

Young Andrew, the high school frosh, has worn Ohio gear to school every day this week -- Monday was "We are Ohio, You Just Live Here", Tuesday was "OS Who?" and today is a traditional green Ohio Bobcats with Attack Cat logo tee. And, yes, he wears the gear with pride no matter what people at school say or do.

As for me, a more low key approach -- I've been playing 110 music every time I pass Ohio Stadium on my commute to/from the office. I use "Stand Up & Cheer" and "Long Train Runnin'."

BTW -- From what I've been hearing from the local sports commentators and players/coaches associated with OSU, we're getting a lot more respect than I expected. Especially, with a 30+ point line on the game. The main themes have been we are the only team among the next 4 opponents that had a winning record last year, and, that we led going into the 4th quarter the last time we visited Columbus.

Go, Ohio!

I believe that because they are situated in Columbus, the Ohio Legislature, the Supreme Court and every state office is opened each day with "that" cheer, followed, of course by "Hang On Sloopy" the "official" rock song of the state. 
If the soon to be ex-Governor can use loyalty to Ohio A&M as a debate point, as he did last night, then everything else that goes on here pales in comparison.{SIGH}

Oh yeah...Living and working in Central Ohio tries the patience routinely.  Most of my friends here have been well trained not to do it around me by this point but occasionally a newbie slips up.  Which is exactly why I live for weeks like this.  I've bumped up my normal Ohio garb quotient from the usual game weekend Fridays to cover the entire week this week.  Most are friends that expect it but other's I pass in the hallway just can't get beyond it...It's really entertaining.  Any wall / shelf space not covered with pictures of or art from the kids is dominated by Ohio Green & White and much like Joe's Son, ours wear their Bobcat colors to school as much as possible! 

Good to hear you're fighting the good fight. I wear my OHIO gear around here as much as possible, including to Delaware Blue Hens games (I haven't gotten my student loan check yet so I have resisted the desire to splurge on some UD gear). I am happy to say that since school started I've seen two other people on the street proudly wearing OHIO Bobcats gear and I have yet to see anyone wearing Suckeyes garb. I hope it stays that way!

I would give anything for my boys to turn out like this.  Them turning into OSU fans is my worst fear (no, not lieterally my worst fear).  Any tips you want to give to keep them away from the red kool-aid, let me know.

Here's what I've done. I show my own pride in the green and white.I've given him some good memories. We often go to home games for football and basketball, and, he brings his buddies.  He's gone to one MAC championship football game, a bowl game, some MAC hoops tourney games and two NCAA appearances. Road trips are always fun. We keep him stocked in Ohio gear.

As you know from living in central Ohio, OSU athletics is front and center every day. So, everybody is exposed to OSU fandom all the time. There are many things I respect and appreciate about it -- traditions, some outstanding teams and the depth of support fans have for the Buckeyes. If he wanted to be a fan of a team based in his hometown, I think that would be fine. But, he's the kind of kid who doesn't do something just because a lot of other kids are doing it. He is his own man.

So, the advice is simple. Spend time with your boys at Ohio games. Let them know what you love about Ohio University. Make sure they have some Ohio gear to wear. Raise them to be confident in standing up for what they believe in and support. Then, see where it goes.

Go, Ohio!

BTW -- He is up and ready for school. Today, he's wearing a white t-shirt with the Attack Cat and Ohio Football written on the front.  And regardless of what happens tomorrow, I'm sure he'll be wearing Ohio gear some next week, too.

Best topic ever.

Even if we lose on Saturday, they'll still be...whatever and we'll still be The Ohio University.

Victory!

Thanks guys...I agree with your strategies and have many already implemented.  My 3 year old has been to around 20 basketball games and 5 football games, and I figure that will only increase as he (and my 1 year old) gets older. 

I also try to stress being interested in the game itself and all the nuisances surrounding every moment.  If they can understand to enjoy the game itself, then they have a much less chance of becoming a Buckeye bandwagoner...who are primarily concerned with rankings, tailgating, and fight songs.