Note: This article was written for Canespace by blogger OhioCane.
Full disclosure to start off: I have lived in Ohio for the last 20 years. I know it is sad, but true, that over 95% of my friends and family are long time, and big time, Ohio State fans. However, let me tell U that as a Miami Hurricanes fan my hate for the Buckeyes could not run any deeper.
Let’s be honest, how could we possibly talk about Ohio State without bringing up the word “Hate”. It sounds good, it feels good, it rhymes, and it just fits.
My hate for Ohio State may run a little deeper than some of yours simply because I’ve had to listen to their annoying, arrogant, and clueless fans for the better part of my life, up close and personal, and not just over the internet or in the media.
Believe me when I tell U, it doesn’t get much worse than listening to a fan base be more over-confident and over-bearing than the Bucknuts. Let me break it down for you bullet-point-style:
Their Fans: As I’ve alluded to previously, it’s the FANS! To be completely fair, there isn’t any other sport or team worth cheering for in Ohio, especially in college, so they kind of get every fan from the state that doesn’t already have a favorite team. Then the rest gets them to follow along and scream “OH-IO” and sing “Hang on Sloopy” until their redneck vocal cords fall out. Sitting there drinking their Old Milwaukee beer and screaming their heads off and playing their fight song with every single yard gained. Seriously, it’s 2nd and 9 and your team gains 2 yards, and you go nuts? Seriously? You know it’s now 3rd and 7, right?
Their Fans (AGAIN): Yes, they deserve more than one bullet. I don’t know about U, but I always have to listen to this: “Why does Miami call themselves ‘The U’, and why do they have a ‘U’ on their helmet? That stands for University, so every school in the country could call themselves ‘The U’, that’s stupid”. Are they kidding? This, coming from a team with uniforms that don’t match (silver helmet and gray pants) and has a mascot of a Buckeye, which is a nut that fell off a tree? They’re NUTS, that’s for sure.
DID I MENTION THEIR FANS? Seriously, they’ve won one National Championship since 1970 and they act like the best thing since sliced bread. Mention the 5 National Championships Miami has since 1983? They respond “What happened in 2003?” or “Who won the most recent one?”. Mention “24-6” (The most recent Canes’ beating of OSU) and they respond with the same questions as an answer. Mention how Miami has more 1st round draft picks in the NFL, most players in the NFL, most Pro-Bowlers in the NFL, etc? They respond with the same answer. Give me a break!
Not only that, but then U add in this: “THEE Ohio State University.” This is not only their fans, but the players, alumni and coaches all say it too. Why the need for “Thee” before hand? It’s not like there are two Ohio State Universities and you are trying to claim being THE ONE to separate yourself so no one confuses it. You’re the ONLY one in the Country, and it’s just Ohio State University. Maybe if it was a private university, like Miami for example, then you could be arrogant, but you're still just a state-funded public university. Don’t try to church it up, son.
Their Conference: They showboat their record and conference championships like they won the National Championship every year. Yes, they’ve won the Big Ten almost every year for the umpteenth time, but let’s be honest, the Big East excluded, they are in the worst conference in America that claims to be a powerhouse. They keep hiding behind this weak conference and even weaker out of conference schedule. Take any top team in the country from any year, and they’d beat this Bucknut team on a regular basis. Ask the most recent 2 National Champions who dominated them on college football’s biggest stage - Florida (2007) and LSU (2008).
Their Stadium: Albeit a nice and historic facility, it’s shaped like a toilet seat. Seriously. Have U ever looked at the view of “The Horseshoe” from above? Looks just like one from a gas station bathroom. I’d like to sit on top of it and take a nice, long, brown…Buckeye!
Their former coach: Old Sweater Vest was a lying prick. Sorry, but it’s true. Yes, he recruited good players, but he also paid them and lied for them both of which have been proven. For some reason he kept getting a pass from the NCAA, until recently, when it was impossible to sweep it under the rug and he was finally cut loose by Ohio State.
Their current coach: Same story, but even worse than Tressel. Not more than four months into his tenure as The Bucknut’s coach, and he was already ruffling feathers in the Big Ten due to his sleazy recruiting tactics. He’ll continue to coach and recruit players the same way he did at Florida. He’ll baby them and give preferential treatment to his star players who will go on to the NFL and continue to be big babies there (See: Percy Harvin).
January 3rd, 2003: U know where this part is going, don’t U? How could U bring up the HATE for Ohio State without mentioning that date? Oh, I’ll never live this day down with friends and family. In all fairness, this game never should’ve come down to one call on one play that would take away another National Championship. The title was stripped from the hands of arguably one of the best Hurricane teams ever, and definitely the best team in college football history to NOT win a championship.
In conclusion, there are many, many, many reasons to hate Ohio State. There are probably even more than those that I listed. U can chose one, choose a few, or choose all of them.
I, for one, choose them all. I really do hate Ohio State.
P.S. THERE WAS NO PASS INTERFERENCE!
Hey
Posted by: Canezitis | July 02, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Woohoo! My first 1st:)
Btw f@ck osu and their scumbag coach
Posted by: Canezitis | July 02, 2012 at 12:58 PM
WIN STREAK ENDS AT 34 GAMES:
The loss to Ohio State in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl ended Miami's historic winning streak at 34 games, the longest winning streak in college football since Toledo won 35 straight from 1969-71 and the most impressive major college football win streak since Oklahoma's astounding 47-game streak from 1953-57.
The 34-game win streak, including bowl games, set a new Miami school record, surpassing the 29-game streak set from 1990-92. The streak also is tied for the sixth longest win streak in college football history (Pennsylvania, 1894-96).
Posted by: Swami for CEO | July 02, 2012 at 12:59 PM
MIAMI DURING THE WINNING STREAK: During Miami's current 34-game winning streak the Hurricanes...
Outscored their opponents 1,431 to 576, an average of 42.1 to 16.9 or a winning margin of 25.2 points per game
Complied a 19-0 record at the Orange Bowl
Compiled a 13-0 record on the road
Compiled a 2-0 record in bowl games
Compiled a 21-0 record in BIG EAST games
Compiled a 13-0 record against non-conference opponents
Compiled an 12-0 record against ranked opponents
Compiled a 6-0 record against top 10 ranked opponents
Won 1 National Championship
Won 3 BIG EAST Championships
Won 2 bowl games by a combined score of 74-34 (average of 37 to 17)
Defeated top 10 teams ranked No. 1, No. 2, No. 4, No. 6, No. 7 and No. 9
Defeated teams from the Pac 10, Big 12, SEC, Big Ten, ACC, WAC and MEAC.
Defeated teams from 13 states - Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.
Posted by: Swami for CEO | July 02, 2012 at 01:02 PM
THE LEGACY OF THE 2002 SENIORS:
Miami's 2002 senior class left an impressive legacy for future groups to follow. Many entered the Miami program during a time of turmoil and left it at the top of the college football landscape, trying to extend a record winning streak and fighting to win another national championship. A summary of the success story that has been the 2002 Miami Hurricanes Senior Class:
Since 1998, when 12 of the seniors were true freshmen, Miami has a 53-9 record.
Since 1999, when the bulk of the class began contributing, Miami has a 44-6 record.
Miami has won three outright BIG EAST titles.
Since 1998, Miami has a 32-3 record against BIG EAST opponents.
Since 1999, Miami has a 27-1 record against BIG EAST opponents.
Since 1998, Miami has a 4-1 record in bowl games.
Since 1998, Miami is 21-3 at the Orange Bowl; 32-6 away from Miami.
Since 1999, Miami is 17-1 at the Orange Bowl; 27-5 away from Miami.
Miami built a current 34-game winning streak (6th longest in college football history) with this class.
Miami won 22 consecutive games at the Orange Bowl (the longest active streak in college football).
Posted by: Swami for CEO | July 02, 2012 at 01:03 PM
Jan. 19, 1977: The day it snowed in Miami
Thirty years ago today, it snowed in South Florida. To some, that was the equivalent of hell freezing over. Many still remember the day.
BY LUISA YANEZ
He said listeners who didn't see or feel those fine granules were calling the station and asking why they were playing that song in the middle of January.
"Cause it's snowing outside!" Shaw told them. "It was quite a day."
Ferris Thompson, of South Miami, a district inspector for the Florida Department of Transportation, was driving to Fort Pierce on Interstate 95 that morning.
"I remember the snow flurries hitting my windshield; the farther north I got, the more snow I saw settling on the side of the road, " said Thompson, now 79 and retired.
Back home the next day, Thompson and his wife, Joan, hoped for a repeat. They got up before dawn and went outside in their heavy coats, waiting for snow. Jan. 20 proved to be an even colder day as temperatures dipped into the mid 20s, but no snow fell.
The couple snapped a photograph that shows Joan sitting in the family car, the windshield half covered with snow. On the dashboard is that day's newspaper.
Snow fell on an eventful week in Miami-Dade -- and the United States.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2009/02/03/886359_p2/jan-19-1977-the-day-it-snowed.html#storylink=cpy
Posted by: CaneRock | July 02, 2012 at 01:10 PM
Say what you want about who's fault the Fiesta final is but the important fact is at least Coker kept Gore on the bench after they targeted Willis' knee so he could keep his redshirt intact and play his senior year instead of giving him the ball on overtime on the goal-line.
Wait, Frank left before exhausting his four years of eligibility you say?
See Larry, that's why you coach the roadrunners now and don't have to worry about where some website puts the snowflakes next to prospects names anymore!
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | July 02, 2012 at 01:14 PM
"ob·ses·sion
[uhb-sesh-uhn] Show IPA
noun
1.
the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc.
2.
the idea, image, desire, feeling, etc., itself.
3.
the state of being obsessed.
4.
the act of obsessing.
Posted by: 3G Cane | July 02, 2012 at 12:49 PM"
/\/\/\
3G hits the nail on the troll's head. LOL, what a maroon.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | July 02, 2012 at 01:23 PM
This was great! Living in Cincinnati now I feel your pain OhioCane!
Posted by: Bhamcanesfan | July 02, 2012 at 01:24 PM
We played like Dogs that game and to be honest, just plain gave it away as much as the ref who threw the flag 4 seconds after the play was over, took it away. I can't put OSU in the same category as FSU, Notre Donna, Okie, Gatoroids & Tex, But I do despise them, I guess that could be considered hate!
Posted by: herbieibis | July 02, 2012 at 01:42 PM
Wow, just wow.
Posted by: Swami for CEO | July 02, 2012 at 01:45 PM
BEST THING OR PERSON 2 COME OUTTA OHIO IS OHIO CANE.
Posted by: 4-Real | July 02, 2012 at 01:59 PM
Top 25 HS players in FL list:
http://www.floridahsfootball.com/recruiting/top200/2013/index.html
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2012 at 02:03 PM
Plus, O_C this was a legitimate three or more LOL article. Toilet seat for sure, too bad someone/thing had such bad aim and hit almost exclusively everything but the target when it was time to go.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | July 02, 2012 at 02:04 PM
Great post Ohio. I hate the term The Ohio State University. It's lame and irks me everytime I hear it. We definitely gave that game away. I remember flipping out during the game cause they weren't playing like they should have and then being bitter for a good 3 or 4 days. It was 3 to 4 days of anger and bitterness at the loss and pass interference call. Writing this now is bringing back some of those feelings lol.
F OSU.
Posted by: The What | July 02, 2012 at 02:05 PM
Yall remember that big dt that signed with the Gaytors back in February, Dante Phillips? According 2 tos he has been denied admission @ uf and has been in contact with the U. Ohio, Hassan, what's the deal with Rueben Foster?
Posted by: 4-Real | July 02, 2012 at 02:07 PM
Ohio, Hassan, what's the deal with Rueben Foster?
Posted by: 4-Real | July 02, 2012 at 02:07 PM
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The LB from Alabama that's committed to Bama?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 02, 2012 at 02:13 PM
I almost got fired from applebees because during that game i told my customers if they needed something to come get me i would be watching the game.i didn't fill drinks or anything. Then when the call was made i yelled out a very bad group of explicitives! The entire resteraunt heard it even the cooks in the back! My manager told me to go home because i was so upset i didn't want to work. Ill never forget!
Posted by: tallycane | July 02, 2012 at 02:27 PM
Ohio...great job with the article!
Now if I recall correctly:
JW has VT for Hate Week.
Old Skool has the Gatas for Hate Week.
Who has Notre Dame?
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2012 at 02:28 PM
You're right about me, 86. Great article, Ohio!
Posted by: j.w. | July 02, 2012 at 02:30 PM
4-Real, if there's one corps that could use another highly touted freshman thrown into the class at UM right now, it's DL right now. Of course little Swazy making 11 tackles last year got him a full ride this one so roster management moves like that might preclude adding a highly regarded linemen into the mix right now but it's not like the run d needs any help after the showing they had last year anyways right?
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | July 02, 2012 at 02:31 PM
Good article on the CFB teams that have moved to new conferences for 2012:
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/19455385/conference-realignments-for-2012-a-handy-guide
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2012 at 02:34 PM
Thanks for the feedback by everyone on the article. Was my first attempt at one ever. Glad it was liked.
OGV, thanks! I think that's how deep my hate goes. I wasn't really trying to be funny, I was actually going for angry, but I did laugh a couple times after proof-reading it. LOL!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 02, 2012 at 02:48 PM
This is for 4-Real's EYES ONLY:
http://sfhighschoolsports.com/blog/football-blogs/blus-blog-booker-t-washington-adds-team-title
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2012 at 02:53 PM
Mickey Andrews' wife of 50 years passed away.
Posted by: Old Skool | July 02, 2012 at 02:58 PM
WURD ON DA SKREETZ IZ:
1. Holy sh$# CEO, you boiz went HATE FSU and now bustin out HATE Ohio State articles. You goons gettin raw. Does this boiz hateful heart good seein some HATE bein put to good use lol.
2. Spacers all gettin their swole on for the season. Al gets these ballahs to go HATE mode like the Space goons then #6 is comin soon to the Gables.
3. Sh$# da&@ near brought this goon to tears lol. Keep spitin that HATE.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2012 at 02:59 PM
Brian The Beast London - My take on this Ray-Ray, Seantrel situation is right here http://allcanes.com/radio/thefix.mp3
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 02, 2012 at 03:06 PM
The Canespace 2012 Summer Escape is set for 8/10-12 in the Crystal River/Steinhatchee area and will include scalloping, fishing and maybe some tubing/kayaking on the Rainbow River.
So far we have commitments from OGV, Old Skool, NativeCane and myself. RaizeCane and SarasotaCane have indicated that they cannot attend due to prior commitments.
RoachCane, Ocalacane and others are welcome to join in if U are interested but please let us know ASAP! We need to make reservations soon for hotels.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2012 at 03:08 PM
Good article OHIO CANE
Game was awesome...but after celebrating the win it was like getting a newborn and celebrating their arrival. Parties, cigars, and happiness....
Then someone comes up and says STOP..STOP..
We have an error here...Nothing happened reboot, and then the reality of LOSS set in..
Such a sinking feeling...my skin crawls in just reliving that theft..
I doubt if my son and I will ever live down that moment.. It is etched in time...
Disgust and disbelief..talk about angry..
Thanks, but all that is grist for my distaste for the Buckeyyyyez...........
I do feel a Special Hate I am with you..
Go'Canes
Posted by: UGoCanes2 | July 02, 2012 at 03:18 PM
I'm Skreetz and I'm really a middle-aged white guy pretending to be a hood insider.
Posted by: Skreetz | July 02, 2012 at 04:02 PM
I'm Skreetz and I'm really a middle-aged white guy pretending to be a hood insider.
Posted by: Skreetz | July 02, 2012 at 04:02 PM
I think I get it now? Are U saying that Da Skreetz is really Rudy from ITU? No way!
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2012 at 04:10 PM
I think I get it now? Are U saying that Da Skreetz is really Rudy from ITU? No way!
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2012 at 04:10 PM
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LOL!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 02, 2012 at 04:14 PM
...I'm Skreetz and I'm really a middle-aged white guy pretending to be a hood insider.
Posted by: Skreetz | July 02, 2012 at 04:02 PM
Thanks for the info, Skreetz!
But really, is this "undercover" Skreetz poster that important to you? As most know if they have lived at least 20 years - time will tell.
Nobody is losing anything of value in the whole deal anyway should none of it hold water in the end.
Post something other than, "I'm Skreetz and I approve this message", because that is what your message has become - a tired and overplayed political advertisement that all of us will be sick of soon enough as it is this election year.
At least the "old" Skreetz was entertaining!
Posted by: pre83 | July 02, 2012 at 04:19 PM
That's tubing,kayaking or drift diving in the Rainbow River (assuming we do Crystal River). If it's anything like snorkeling the Ichetucknee, it'll be almost like flying underwater. You lean left, lean right and let the current sweep you along. No kicking required.
Something tells me the current will be slower, though.
Posted by: Old Skool | July 02, 2012 at 04:46 PM
Reading that article just got my blood boiling all over again and not for the reason you might think.
Yes, the PI call was the biggest blown call since "Disco Duck" by Rick Dees tide "Beth" by KISS for song of the year. No, it was that 4th down and forever that we allowed Theeee O Suck My Nut University to pick up that got me.
OK.....I'm better now.....NOT
Posted by: raizecane | July 02, 2012 at 04:47 PM
U gotta love Hate Week . . .
Posted by: 2002nemo | July 02, 2012 at 04:56 PM
Starting to collect scallop recipes...
There's:
Scallops with mushrooms (oyster, chantarelle, cremini)
Scallops a' la caprese with heirloom tomatoes and red onions
Seared scallops with citrus risotto
Savory scallops with ham and bacon
Scallop etouffee'
Scallops Benedict for breakfast (Scallops mixed into patties with crabcake mix topped with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce
Nothing beats seafood fresh out of the water.
Posted by: Old Skool | July 02, 2012 at 05:01 PM
http://www.htpreps.com/news/article/35770/recruiting-phillips-denied-admission-to-florida/
I'm not sure we can take him if UF cannot, but he is eligible! Maybe Six can shed some light. Venice has been cranking out the talent in our county of late!
Go 'canes!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | July 02, 2012 at 05:32 PM
Oops, upon furthur review, we've decided we don't need you.
Posted by: herbieibis | July 02, 2012 at 05:50 PM
Soup, I'm "out" for the CR trip. That will be the end of our first week of school with students. (Charlotte County starts REAL early... teachers report back 8-1-12). Between being exhausted from classes, & golf tryouts beginning, I can't see it as being a "relaxing" trip for me.
Appreciate the invite, and sounds like fun, but just too much on the ol' plate at that time...
Let's Go Canes!
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 02, 2012 at 05:55 PM
Nice job Ohio_Cane. I had the bad luck to be AT that NC Championship game...
As bad as it all went... the injury, the UNBELIEVABLY LATE "call," poor overall performance, yadda, yadda, yadda...
The WORST were the Suckeye FANS after the game. After STEALING the game, they were just tormenting, cursing at & taunting EVERYONE as they were leaving the stadium. (From the elderly, to families with young children.) The WORST sportsmanship I have EVER, EVER SEEN. (And I've been a high school coach for over 30 years.)
Their fans were pathetic, lowlife, white trash a$$holes. They truly suck.
Posted by: roachcane77 | July 02, 2012 at 06:04 PM
Roach, hence the reason "The fans" got more than one section. I have to deal with that every Saturday if I go out to ANY bar.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | July 02, 2012 at 06:17 PM
Great article Ohio, It reminded me why I really, really, Hate the Buckeyes!
They Stole the Championship and a piece of my heart and yes Roach, they truly suck!
Go Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | July 02, 2012 at 06:18 PM
So does being first still get you t-shirt these days?:)
Posted by: Canezitis | July 02, 2012 at 06:29 PM
I hated the movie "Rudy" - freaking "Wildcats" with Goldie Hawn was a better story than that crap about the pudgy little half-retard hobbit Goonie whose dream it was to get into the school with the yellow dome and Fourth-and-Short Jesus standing over their toilet stadium
You want a feel good story? Watch Seabiscuit. Watch Hoosiers. Watch Karate Kid, when Daniel LaRussa and his gimpy leg take out Johnny and the other Cobra Kai kids (and I'm talking about the REAL Karate Kid - not the one with Will Smith's daughter getting taught Kung Fu by Jackie Chan or Margaret Cho or whoever the hell it was). Watch freaking Madagascar 2 when Alex (Ben Stiller) gets reunited with his father/family Zuba (Bernie Mac).
I hate Notre Dame and everything about it. No respect for that institution of mediocrity - they brag about all their national championships? When the hell was that? Back when people still thought the world was flat, lights in your house consisted of torches hanging from the wall and Fred Flintsone's grandkids were still going to the drive thru and getting T-Rex ribs delivered to their car
What's their bowl record again?
Too bad those wildfires in Colorado didn't magically skip over to South Bend, Indiana and burn down that entire campus
Remember the beginning of the movie Armageddon when the asteroids were crashing down to earth and taking out certain towns? You don't know how much I prayed to Korean Jesus to let one of those towns be one of the following:
South Bend
Tally
Gainesville
Columbus
Norman
South Bend again
Anyone who has a kid that is interested in any kind of Communciations Major, esp. anything involving a camera - don't let them go to Notre Dame ... even if they offer a full-ride, you don't have to pay a dime. Why? B/c he'll be up in a cherry picking crane during 90mph winds so Brian Kelly and the rest of the a-hole coaching staff can see what Manti Te'o looks like running around the field from a different angle
Posted by: Six | July 02, 2012 at 07:23 PM
So does being first still get you t-shirt these days?:)
Posted by: Canezitis | July 02, 2012 at 06:29 PM
Email me at: canespace86@aol.com
I'll give U the details.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2012 at 09:03 PM
Ohio State cannot suffer enough for their stolen national championship. I get warm inside each time they went through a schedule with the strength of balsa wood, only to get obliterated in a bowl game.
Actually, one act would get them out of the toilet bowl of hatred. Maybe.
Every member of the 2002 Buckeye team kneeling down at Sunlife Stadium in front of Sebastian the Ibis, with Jim Tressel and Terry Porter themselves crawling to Larry Coker to return the national championship.
And the head of Ohio State announcing the immediate disbandment of the football program.
Maybe.
Posted by: TonyCane | July 02, 2012 at 09:43 PM
Maybe.
Posted by: TonyCane | July 02, 2012 at 09:43 PM
I'll see what I can do.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2012 at 10:22 PM
To comment here i will wait for love week.
Posted by: Montreal_Cane | July 02, 2012 at 10:26 PM
Lol.
Posted by: Montreal_Cane | July 02, 2012 at 10:37 PM