The Roots of The Game Rivalry

[cincibuck]

NY Times Writer discovers a story about why the rivalry between Ohio state and Michigan is so intense. Fielding Yost is at the center, naturally:

https://www.nytimes.cf/2022/11/23/sports/ncaafootball/michigan-ohio-state-letters.html

 

[kujirakira]

Ah yes, the "evil genius".
Whose grand strategy was to punt on 1st down against Athletic Clubs and High Schools l, because they would probably have a bad turnover or not know how to punt.
Who got them kicked out of the conference for 10 years because Michigan wanted to continue as a semi-pro team.
Yea, what a genius.

John U Bacon is one of those people that sums up exactly everything i hate about ann arbor.