palinurus
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I'm an Ohio native. I love the State of Ohio. I love Ohio people. As a group, solid, honest, hard-working, real sense of fairness and fair play. I'd put Ohio up against any state in terms of the contributions of Ohioans to the good and welfare of the Union and the world.
But I can't stand Ohio State University, most particularly, the football team and anything related to it, including its fans. I have friends, lifelong friends, people who would do anything for me or my family, who, when the subject turns to Ohio State football become simply unhinged, intolerable, even loathsome.
I try to make nice. I try to keep it civil. I can get along with people from other political viewpoints, other religions, other cultures, other backgrounds, other nationalities, other sports teams' fans -- why can't I get along with Ohio State fans?
So I email my buddy last night to congratulate him on Ohio State's start to the season and the strong win over Va Tech. I praise the offense and the performance generally and speculate that they'll have a great shot at a second straight title. The response: "Yes, it sure is all true. Urban is the most brilliant coach of all time. It's going to be great to have four Ohio State guys in New York for the Heisman Trophy announcement. Too bad Notre Dame will have another also-ran season." This from a guy who, really, is as kind, humble, thoughtful and generous as they come. I know a few OSU fans who are okay, but most that I know, and I know a lot, are more or less, the same as this buddy.
I just needed to vent to some people who might understand.
But I can't stand Ohio State University, most particularly, the football team and anything related to it, including its fans. I have friends, lifelong friends, people who would do anything for me or my family, who, when the subject turns to Ohio State football become simply unhinged, intolerable, even loathsome.
I try to make nice. I try to keep it civil. I can get along with people from other political viewpoints, other religions, other cultures, other backgrounds, other nationalities, other sports teams' fans -- why can't I get along with Ohio State fans?
So I email my buddy last night to congratulate him on Ohio State's start to the season and the strong win over Va Tech. I praise the offense and the performance generally and speculate that they'll have a great shot at a second straight title. The response: "Yes, it sure is all true. Urban is the most brilliant coach of all time. It's going to be great to have four Ohio State guys in New York for the Heisman Trophy announcement. Too bad Notre Dame will have another also-ran season." This from a guy who, really, is as kind, humble, thoughtful and generous as they come. I know a few OSU fans who are okay, but most that I know, and I know a lot, are more or less, the same as this buddy.
I just needed to vent to some people who might understand.