What To Do If Your Best Friend Is An Ohio State Fan
We’ve all been in heated debates over college football, Michigan Fan versus Ohio State Fan. Razzing friends / random peeps who root for other teams never gets old, or at least for me.
Best Buds For Life
Throughout life, you find friends, and then you see a close friend with the same sick humor as you—a friend who has been there through thick and thin, hell of high water. Even find yourself in almost the greatest cover band ever!
That is my good pal, Loco Joe Evangelista.
My Pal Joe Evangelista
Our friendship dates back ages in this area. I met Joe as a local artist with a unique talent for songwriting and playing guitar. He was so awesome that we had him join my cover band, Chit!
Though good times and lousy band gigs. They take turns driving each other to the hospital for health scares, and the late-night white castle runs with a bag of funyuns and sticks of slim jims. I even started a silly podcast together to get everyone to come together and keep a smile on when life was crazy.
One time, I was in South Macomb Hospital for a heart issue, and Joe smuggled in against the doctors’ orders. Slice of Buscemi’s pizza and a bottle of Faygo Rock & Rye Pop
What Do You Do When Your Best Pal Is An Ohio State Fan
Do you think I would be devastated if I found out? Shocked at first, stunded and grabbed a beverage and shot-gunned it. Do you think you know a guy? Then wears an Ohio State shirt and hat.
The best part? It didn’t bother me at all for his life’s bad choices. LOL, just kidding. We try to watch the games every year over some wings ( hopefully from the Fairway Bar) and friendly banter. We have never escalated any game to violence. He’s still my best pal.
He’s Not The Only Ohio Friend I Get Along With
Another close friend who has OSS ( Ohio State Syndrome) is my friends Curtis and Jen Zyrek, whose home is well represented in Ohio State gear. We Get along just fine and will this November.
That being said, what are your go-to lines to piss off your friends, coworkers, loved ones, etc, who root for other teams? A personal favorite of mine for when Michigan beats Notre Dame was to call my other friends (an ND alumnus) and say, “Hey, I missed the game today. I got caught up watching Rudy. Do you know what the score was?”
Some Sample One Liners To Use For You Ohio State Fans
How do you get an Ohio State Fan off your porch? A: Pay for the pizza.
Ohio State Buckeyes Head Coach Ryan Day will only dress 22 players against Michigan. The rest of the players have to dress themselves.
If an Ohio State couple breaks up, are they still brother and sister?
What happens when Ohio State chokes? The Go Blue!
Knock Knock! Who’s There? 30-24
In The End We Have To Wait Till November For The Next Match-Up
November 30th, Michigan vs Ohio State In Ohio. Right now, this could be Ohio State Year. My Pal has always been a good sport, the years he has lost and the years Ohio beat Michigan. The best part will be watching it with my friends and pal Loco Joe.
GO BLUE!
The 5 Greatest Stadiums In College Football
Rose Bowl Stadium - UCLA
You can’t talk about iconic stadiums and not mention Rose Bowl Stadium. It’s basically the epitome of iconic stadiums. Then, you add the mountain backdrop and it really can’t get much better than that. Personally, I’ve never been but it’s high up on my bucket list.
The iconic Rose Bowl (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Tiger Stadium - Louisiana State University
This is Tiger Stadium. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Tigers may hate cinnamon, but they love football. LSU’s Tiger Stadium is one of the best environments in all of college football. That place gets loud! No team wants to come into Death Valley. I mean, certainly they call it that for a reason, right?
Neyland Stadium - University of Tennessee
Neyland Stadium can get rocking! (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
There’s something about Neyland Stadium that stands out and separates from the pack. Maybe it’s the checkered end zone. Perhaps it’s the crowd in their orange and white. The music? So much to like about games at Tennessee. Whenever I see one of their night games on TV, I can’t lie I get a little jealous. Good for those students who get to enjoy game days there.
Kinnick Stadium - University of Iowa
Gotta respect Kinnick Stadium. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
It’s Iowa, how exciting can it be? I understand that perspective. However, what makes Kinnick one of the best stadiums in the country has nothing to do with their field or play. I love how the children’s hospital overlooks the field. What an amazing thought. It gives the kids an opportunity to watch the games, and that can mean everything. I think it could be one of my favorite traditions in all of sports.
Every game, at the end of the first quarter, the filled stadium and sidelines turn their attention to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital and wave to the children. Watch it sometime. It will melt your heart…and I say that as a fan of another Big Ten school. Good on you, Iowa!
Michigan Stadium - University of Michigan
Welcome to The Big House (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)
You had to have seen this coming, right? I’m a proud Spartan and even I can’t deny the greatest that is The Big House. Not only is it the largest stadium in the United States (and entire Western Hemisphere), it’s the third-largest stadium in all of the world! It’s truly a sight to behold.
