Steve Deace breaks down what Michigan's triumph over Ohio State means to him. Mark Rogers joins the program to discuss the matter from an Ohio State fan perspective.
This game was SOO bittersweet.... Me and my grandfather (who also happens to be the origins of my fandom) have watched almost every michigan game together for years now... we watched Ohio KICK OUR ASSES... year in and year out basically without fail for the last 20 years... we watched the first 2 games of this season together. We watched the Washington game in Primetime.. celebrating thinking that we looked like we might be one of the top 3 teams in the big ten this year despite projections.... as I put him to bed (he had parkinsons and congestive heart failure so I've been his live in nurse, During the day and worked a job full time overnights) we had an awesome conversation. Talking about life in general... and one of the final things he said to me ALMOST JOKING was "I want to see Michigan beat Ohio State one more time, and we both know they better hurry up" and as most nights after helping him to bed I went to work.. 2 hours into my shift I got a phone call informing me that he had died... its hurt ever since... and I'm not overly religious or anything... but I sure do hope he got to see that win one final time
My prayers to you and your family! Xichigan was truly the better team on Saturday and deserved to win and I hope your father got to experience that before he passed. Congratulations Maize and Blue and hopefully this will become a rivalry again, but it takes more than ONE win every 9 to 10 years!
@@rdgodette42 just had to get that swipe in there huh? Well maybe focus on just winning the game instead of "putting 100 on them" next time. Michigan broke their will and it was beautiful!
As a Buckeye fan, this description is beautiful. Just so you know, my father is the old "Buckeye Fan" that felt bad with you and sympathized a few years ago on one of your podcasts. You and your family's relationship to UM is beyond understandable and appreciated. My father is now passed, but I remember him telling me of being a child listening to OSU-UM in the garage with his dad in the 1940s. Even remember my grandfather (his dad) well into his 60s muttering about "those Michigan guys" every Christmas in the 70s and 80s. We're not too dissimilar, but you're more articulate. Enjoy the moment and you deserve every bit of joy you have here- until next year!
As a lifelong Buckeye fan, this is the first time I ever intentionally let your intro play all the way through...Michigan really earned this one. The loss hurts, but there is a certain weird joy I've been able to find in the idea that this rivalry really might mean something again! Can't wait to see the showdown at the Shoe next year...Go Buckeyes!!
@@peterskrobola8753 You know y'all had back to back games in AA right? That shouldn't have happened, because you guys dodged the game in Cols last year! What's to stop the Big Ten from letting you guys play at home AGAIN, seeing how they've now established a questionable precedent?!!
I've been going to Michigan games since the 50s. In our family, Michigan football is a religion and Saturdays are the holy day of obligation! To put it another way, Michigan football is not a matter of life and death, it's way more important than that! I can't imagine not being able to see the game or at least hear the radio broadcast like in the Bob Ufer days. As a fan you have a responsibility to support the Maize and Blue with everything you've got. Hell even as a drummer and singer in bands for the last 50 years, I always wear a Michigan hat and have a Maize and Blue Wolverine mounted on my bass drum! Go Blue!!!
Michigan is not my idol. It was a wonderful and positive influence on my life. My association with Michigan has led to meeting all kinds of wonderful people including coaches, player's and oddly enough, movie stars. I have developed long term friendships with fans all over that stadium going back in some cases of 50 years. We've shared great victories and bitter defeats. Michigan is also a metaphor on life, with all the ups and downs. But they never give up and neither do I. As you walk through life always Go Blue!!!
Steve, Thank you for being a man and realizing that a game is taking over who you are and walking out the door and not letting it control you. You are in control of you, not the game.
What are you thanking him for? What he did was nonsense. Who dvrs a game after saying they can’t bare to watch another loss? Then without knowing the outcome watches the game? All he did was delay watching the game a couple of hours. That’s like saying I am not going to shave today and then going and shaving in the afternoon.
I'm not afraid to hide it, I cried when we sent out the victory formation. Then my Dad and Brother called shortly after, all 3 of us cried over the phone. There's no shame in it. This is more than just a game....
I'm glad to see you joyful and optimistic. I got a little misty when the fans rushed the field. I had to snatch my son off the changing table to watch the victory formation. He's never seen Michigan lose to Ohio haha. Love it. The domination on the line if scrimmage was SO sweet...
Man! I'm a Bama Fan, but brother it's so good to see you HAPPY!!! I've enjoyed your station for a while listening to college football. But it's sooo cool to see you and your fanbases joy! :)
Ya dats definitely not true ima Michigan fan since 1999 and i was born in northeast ohio n raised in Columbus and it aint no fan here who gives us credit they blamin there self 😂 frfr it’s pathetic bro. Hail. Hail. Hail〽️💛🙏🏾
Welcome back to pride in the Maize and Blue football, Steve. My son was a Left Tackle in 5A Texas football….so I’ve learned to watch the line of scrimmage for over a decade now. It was clear in that opening drive that Michigan was going to beat Buckeye ass ALL GAME LONG. My son said about halfway through that first drive, “Dad, is it too late to put $100 on Michigan?” He assured me UM was going to win BIG….saying something like “Those are men playing against boys in the trenches.” He was right! Congratulations, Steve, you’re hero deserves all the praise he is getting for physically assaulting OSU out of the CFP and the Big Ten Championship. Go Blue on Saturday!
Amen brother that's what I was thinking and that's why I watched the game win or lose Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and that's the most important thing
When I finally realized they were going to win it, I immediately thought about how happy Steve was going to finally be. Almost as happy for him as I am for the team. On a side note tho, if you didn’t watch the game and went to the movies Steve, I’m gonna need you to miss this Saturday too, just in case you are bad luck
Thanks so much!! I look forward to your (no kool-aid) infused podcast every week! I stormed the field after the game....what a feeling!! Go Blue!!!〽️〽️〽️
Steve I'm a Buckeye fan and I worried about this game all week prior now that your boys have won it you need to go win the national championship show him the big 10 stuff
Pissed off Buckeye fan here…but I’m a realist just like you Steve…Michigan just flat out kicked our ass…no fluke Congratulations and hope you get to experience Indy this weekend…it’s a great time! Love your podcast Steve!!! Until next November sir…Go Bucks!
My sons mom passed away November 16. We weren't together, but we both love our wolverines. We would text after just about every game. I wanted to text her after the game so bad! WE DID IT!! RIP ☹💛💙🍺
As an Ohio State fan I think this is actually really good for the rivalry and for the sport, because it’s important for the “biggest rivalry in sports” to have two very competitive teams. So yes I am sad that the buckeyes didn’t get a chance to knock Georgia on their head but damn I’m gonna love to see Michigan try and do the same. Rooting for them against Iowa and in the Cfp!
I understand why you tapped the game. I was getting so caught up in the games, turning the tv on and off after plays, that I started taping. Two heart attacks was enough. Michigan brought their best game and Ohio certainly didn’t. looked like they felt they could just mail it in and win. I knew Michigan would win after I watched Ohio beat MSU. the score didn’t speak to how easily the game could have been very different. Keep the recording. Ohio may wake up again. Have a wonderful Christmas
Congrats Buttguys! You got humiliated and beaten down in front of the largest audience ever to watch a game on Fox! 15.9 MILLION PEOPLE!!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's so strange cause I remember Harbaugh playing but I spent most of my Saturdays outside playing football as a kid. Tony Boles and Demetrius Brown were my first favorite players. Bad Boys Piston, Glenn Rice at Michigan. The Lions sucked but growing up in Michigan in the late 80's was fantastic as a sports fan.
Oh well Steve, now you can add some highlights from this century into your intro. Just kidding. Steve you are one of the few Xichigan fans that I know of who knows how to win with class. If my team hadn’t won an outright National title in almost 73 years I wouldn’t be so arrogant because Jimmy is 4-22 in bowl games and against too 10 teams. I already see them losing to Iowa on Saturday because that’s their history these last few years.
Incorrect. We beat Meatchicken last season. We won when Jim Harbaugh backed out of the scheduled game in order to disqualify Ohio State from the 4 team playoff. When you are scheduled to face any team on any given week and you back out (for whatever reason) you have to hold that L.
It's strange to me that we don't really consider THE GAME a rivalry anymore. I mean, I get it. The W's haven't been there yet I'm the past 8 games (excluding this year) Michigan has lost 4 of those by a touchdown or less. That's a 50/50 split. 🤷🏼♂️ One thing is FOR SURE, this year we saw a TEAM play the whole season. Not just play but fight for one another while doing so. Very proud moment! Go Blue!
As a buckeye fan, the first person I thought of after the game was you, Steve. I’ve been watching the podcast for 2 years and always appreciate your commentary. Much deserved win, and if Michigan plays like that for the rest of the season, they can win it all.
Same here. I'm a Buckeye's fan, but I thought of Steve, too. I had a conversation with a fellow Buckeye's fan a year or so ago and we all knew there would be a time when the Buckeye's streak would end. Congrats to you guys, but know, while the Rivalry is back, we will be coming for you next year.
i keep seeing Jim doing a bunch of interviews about last weeks game when he should be spending as much time as possible keeping the players heads right. I'm not sure his mind is even right to play Iowa. I was trying to remember when Jim has ever had to get college kids ready to play a week after a big win and none comes to mind, let alone after the win of a decade. All the Michigan fans are talking like they are world beaters, Much like Ohio state fans were after beating down a team that Michigan lost to. We'll see but I think i would bet on Iowa.
My daughter drew Hassan Haskins and hummed hail to the victors during dinner. I'm from Ohio, my dad is a Buckeye. I absolutely loved this game and love watching my daughter grasp the maize and blue tradition. My son has had 3 surgeries at UofM children's hospital. Thank you University of Michigan!!
Steve, I'm a Buckeye but I've always loved your channel. Congrats on a well played game. I find your viewers and commenters are typically non arrogant and educated fans. You guys deserved that win and I hope you all enjoy it. Until next year.
Yes us true fans deserved the win. I bet a thousand dollars a Buckeye fan wouldn’t bail on the team during the biggest showdown with us Wolverines. I bet nobody you knew said they would go to the movies and avoid the game live just because they were afraid of the outcome. He’s the guy that does all the woofing them when it’s time to ride with the team is nowhere to be found 😂 🤷🏾♂️
There were tons and tons of grown men across the State that had tears in our eyes last Saturday. This game means so much for us Wolverines and the Buckeyes.
Across the state? I’m in NC, in the mountain area, and I know a few UM fans here and I have been one since I lived in Detroit at the age of 12. Hell, every time recall the game Sat. I still get giddy, with butterflies and overwhelmed with so much joy. I still get the tearing up moments.
Hey Steve! After this win you gotta start putting more recent highlights in the intro! Especially like the jourdan lewis UW int or Jabrill vs Rutgers, or Ronnie bell's catch this year, or more importantly HUTCH taking down cj stroud for the michigan season record!
He needs to add David ojdabo’s last sack. That shit gave me chills when he was celebrating (and Morris slapped him in the back of the head so hard, I got a headache looking at it)
Congratulations from a second generation OSU alum. Two of my grandfathers cousins played for Francis Schmidt in the late 30s for OSU. Two of my dad‘s cousins played on Woody‘s 68 national championship team. I watch your podcast regularly just as I did Michigan replay growing up with Brandy and Bo. I grew up in the Toledo Ohio area where the border battle is 365 days a year. You out of all the Michigan media folks that I have seen have had the absolute most class and I applaud you. And as I did on social media to many of my friends who are Michigan fans after I congratulated them I said the rivalry is alive and well!
Grats you SOB you. Well earned win for you guys. Now then, with the way you played against us, if you don't win this whole thing then I will be highly surprised as I am not sold on UGA and the others and I just don't see any team stopping that run. So don't just sit on this win and go get it done.
My 14 year old son and I went to the game once we got home he told mom "this is the best day of my life". Now we are headed to indy cant wait for a repeat of last Saturday.
I've enjoyed your misery ever since you started this podcast. But I am here today to pay my respects. Michigan was by far the better team on Saturday and deserved to win. Congrats, stay safe, and see you all next year in Columbus. GO BUCKS.
Congratulations to you guys. We know the pain you guys felt because it was the other way for much of a decade and a half. Most likely lots of defenses changes after the season, maybe Marcus Freeman to Cbus. See you all in the 'Shoe next year!
I'm a buckeye fan and I have been waiting for this. If I can't find much joy in losing, I can enjoy that it's a rivalry again and at his joy too. Go Bucks!
Man, I would be so upset if I missed watching that game live or in person. It will never have the same effect as what it was like watching that all unfold in real time. Next time don't give up on your team.
Steve, why do you think the Buttguys got punked so badly? Was it because their O line and D line are both so slow and weak? Was it the lack of mental focus, penalties, and being intimidated? Or do you think it was more related to Gagger Day getting owned by his new Master and not having his team prepared to face a stronger, faster team?
@@uho-hnattywrecked1994 *ONVIOUSLY" you was absent the day they taught spelling and Phonics huh??? Spelling remains elusive! And your estranged relationship with grammar is monumental huh??? *The Tragic Tale Of A Fake Vulvarine And A Hopeless Try Hard*
Poor Shakespeare!!! BWAHAHAHAHA!!! It’s not your fault that you were raised a stereotypical Blowhio dimwit. It’s just in your DNA. But it’s funny as hell watching you try to keep up. 😆
@@uho-hnattywrecked1994 What's funny is how "THISE" *so called* "mu men" sit idly by and let a DUNCE who never attended mu to "JIST" take over their channel! Knowing fully well that spelling eludes you, and that your atrocious grammar is BIBLICAL and a colossus embarrassment?!! *Inquiring minds want to know* 🤔🤔🤔
I’m man enough to admit I also cried. Probably too much. I watched the game alone because, like you, I don’t like the person I become watching this game. But what a moment. I’ll never EVER forget the way I felt during every touchdown, every sack, and EVERY late first down. I think we all feel so happy for Jim Harbaugh. And he’s right, “Sometimes you’re born on 3rd base and think you hit a triple - but you didn’t.” Harbaugh took over a bad program and took them to OSU 10-1 THREE times! It takes time to overthrow a monarchy - and apparently - that amount of time is 6 years. GO BLUE! 🍻
I watched the game alone too, also because of what it turns me into. In fact I watch almost all the big games solo. I'm a terrible person to watch the games with, because when Michigan starts losing or struggling I totally shut off. I don't want to talk at all, I just sit there pissed off. I'm sure I look like a pouting child 😂 It sucks because my dad is a Michigan fan, but I can't watch the big games with him because of how I'll act. I did however rewatch the game with him this past weekend.
We all felt that way Steve, I was cooking in the kitchen for my family and watched the whole game standing. I got teary eye too, it was a complete shock to me, I didn't think we had a chance. Oh and you need to add number 25 to your intro- GO BLUE.....
Being there, being in that atmosphere, witnessing that game, standing on that field. My GOD was the greatest moment in my 30 years of living. Forever and ever Go Blue.
Rich Eisen and Steve are the two people I’ve been most excited to hear from after this game. As a lifelong UM fan, I could not be more thrilled. Let’s take care of business in Indy on Saturday!
Im a Buckeye and watch both of them. I’m still here. Steve deserves his turn, after all I still love the 2018 PodCast Game mash up. Steve has been a good adversary.
Big Buckeye Fan here…. Congratulations Wolverines! Congratulations Steve… I strangely watch this podcast as much as any….I wanted to win make no mistake, but it’s Honestly what the Greatest Rivalry in sports needed.
It keeps Ohio state football fans quiet for a year;: no more 4000 day without Michigan football victory : 10 years drought without Michigan victory! Over Ohio state football:: Ohio state football fans wait until next year 2022;;; laugh laugh ; laugh
It was glorious. It is great to actually have a rivalry again. Thanks to people like you for being gracious and classy. Much respect to you and Buckeyes like yourself.
I'm a UM fan. I think people are getting way too carried away. Michigan was overdue. They are not Rutgers or Indiana. Simple law of averages.. If Michigan is as elite of a program the fans think it is they SHOULD win MORE than one game vs their rivals in nine years. All of the sudden Michigan is great and Harbaugh is a God- I'm not buying it. Polar opposite opinions, 6 months apart by the same fans, are dominating local sports talk now .
Been a Wolverine as long as I can remember. I went into this entire season not wanting to watch, I was tired of being disappointed. That changed during the penn state game. When they went down late I thought, there it is, typical Michigan football losing it at the end. But something was different, Cade has been saying it all year, but that was the moment I was convinced that this team was different. That Ohio State game was almost 20 years of frustration coming out. They didn’t just win, they force fed Ohio all afternoon. I most definitely cried a little at the end. That was such a beautiful game to be able to witness.
My dad took me to my first Michigan game in 1968. I was 9 years old. My dad was doing cartwheels and somersaults in our living room when Michigan defeated the "unbeatable" and previously undefeated 1969 Buckeyes in Bo's first year. I've bled blue ever since. My dad passed away in 2004 but he was with me Saturday. He was watching me jumping and screaming like a maniac, with my son and grandkids all laughing and jumping with me! I cried when the crowd rushed the field and Juwan Howard was hugging the coach. Thank you Jim Harbaugh...thank you Hassan Haskins, Aidan Hutchinson...thank you to the entire team and coaching staff for giving me, my family and my dad, the most gratifying, needed, glorious win that I can remember💙💛💙💛💙💛
Buckeye fan here and I am genuinely happy for you. I wouldn't have been on Saturday or Sunday, but I've come to terms and your opening segment made me smile this Wednesday morning. The rivalry has been renewed, the buckeyes need some changes and it's on for 2022. Can't wait!
Sorry brother. Us real fans don't have to qualify our fanhood. We don't have to give our fan resume. The reason you have to, is because you gave up. And now you want back in. You don't live and die with this team. Live and die means, no matter how bad they are, you're watching. No matter how bad the previous year was, you're hopeful for this year. You're hopeful for every game. You only "live" with this team when they're winning. Keep pretending.
Steve as a fellow believer I hope and pray that someday and this is coming from a Michigan alum who also just loves amazing Blue more than Words can say, but you can watch a football game and not have it affect your life because at the end of the day no matter what happens your faith is first and this is not a criticism brother. But there's no way a football game is going to affect who I am and who God made me to be. That's why as hard as I get by Michigan losing to Ohio State, I wake up the next day with my family and my savior. What else can I ask for?
congrats to you Steve for hangin in there. I know it's been tough on all of us, but I see Michigan breaking through and getting fresh start to something great....go blue and go gators!!
I'm glad this dude is OK. He was losing his shit for the past 5 years. It was crazy to watch. Now is the chance for him to find some centering energy and go forth with peace of mind. Hilarious soap opera of cringe!!
That was a good win and hopefully a good loss. Need some changes asap in Columbus. The Defense has been a liability for at least three years maybe longer. U of M looked like a more experienced team and played like it. Looking forward to seeing how you do in the playoffs (as you will smoke Iowa). Also looking forward to seeing you again in the Shoe.
The defensive scheme on the whole needs an overhaul. Our strategy the last few years has been drop into coverage and wait for a Bosa or Chase Young to get home. While our line isn't bad by any stretch, we don't have anyone that commands that kind of attention. As you said, it was a liability all year. We either have to find that next unstoppable force or adjust to play with what we have.
Best team definitely won and Harbaugh and his staff out coached Day and the OSU staff. Great game and I truly hope Michigan takes it deep into the playoffs and kicks Georgia’s ass! Good luck Michigan, enjoy it, and we will see ya in Columbus next year!
Agree with the first half of what you said, the best team won, credit where it's due. The second part, though, never. GG and all and all that but I hope Michigan loses everything forever.
Hold up buddy! You can *rick dide* jimmy snakeoil until the chickens come home to roost! However I'm not gonna let you disparage Coach Day while pretending you're a Buckeye fan!!
Steve, my dad and I are going to listen to your podcasts all the way to Indianapolis from Ohio Saturday. You put into words every emotion I felt when the clock hit zero last Saturday. They did it. Go Blue!
Buckeye fan here - Took my son to the game. We were treated with kindness and respect the entire time in Michigan. Great folks - Congratulations with a well played game - Happy for Coach Harbaugh and the team - Hope you guys go all the way.
The 3 turnovers don't matter? Without those turnovers the spot does NOT happen as there would be no overtime!! No wonder you folks don't win too often!
As happy as I was for Michigan to win last Saturday unfortunately I also have to turn right back around and root against them because I want the West to win the Big Ten for the first time ever. At the same time I sure won't mind having a Big Ten team to root for in the playoffs so really it's a win win either way.
As bad as it would kill me, if Michigan beat Ohio St when I didn’t watch I’d never watch that game again. Back in 97 a bunch of us used to get together to watch the games. Every time my buddy Jay would go outside to mess with the grill, Michigan would score. So we made him watch through the window from outside. The best part of it, it was his house! 😂
Given how significant this win was for the Michigan program, might I suggest adding a highlight from this game (a Haskins run or one of Hutchinson's sacks) onto your show open? This was a momentous victory for UM and something of it should be represented in your show's opening video. Thanks for the great content, Steve. GO BLUE.
Might want to be specific because Haskins could also be Dwayne Haskins just saying and good luck hopefully you beat Iowa and do something in the playoffs
The dude that he hurdled was the little coward that ripped off Roman Wilson’s helmet and then ran away from the rest of our team like a little girl when they went after him. 😂😂😂
