Posted on 01/07/2008 10:39:05 AM PST by gobucks
Well, in a few hours, a few LSU folks will recall with dread the name Greg Frey. Yep, the Buckeye quarterback no one remembers but die-hard Buckeye and LSU fans. The quarterback who led the team to one of the most spectacular comebacks ever witnessed at Ohio Stadium.
As Wikipedia puts it: On September 24, 1988, he rallied Ohio State from a 33-20 deficit in the final four minutes for a 36-33 victory over the ninth-ranked LSU Tigers.
I was at that game in the shoe, urging all the fans who were leaving early to stay put. It was gratifying to see them pour back in as the miracle comeback unfolded. When Bobby Olive made that flying catch in the end zone for the win, I distinctly remember sharing overwhelmingly jubilant joy with thousands of other Buckeyes around me.
The LSU fans who shuffled back to their cars were morose indeed .... it's a long long drive to Louisiana from Ohio. These same fans are now hoping for a dose of that gloom to be heaped upon the carloads of Bucknuts on their way back home from the Dome tonight.
I have some advice for Tiger fans: don't buy the extra beer for the party after the game. The spirit of Greg Frey is with us still.
OSU over Tigers, 24-21.
Yep, because LSU has been lured into a false sense of confidence.
What a stiff arm. YEA baby!!!
Wells just made the guy look sick.
And academic excellence. Nine of the eleven school are among the elite academic institutions known as the Public Ivies. Of the two schools which are not, one isn't because it is a private university, Northwestern. The other is Purdue, who's contribution to education is kind of hard to define.
In case it isn't obvious I'm the proud alum of two Big Ten schools - Illinois and Northwestern.
Sophmore.
The molassas-like Wells straight arms Jackson for a 25 yd gain. Sloths now within the 30 and moving Downfield again. Flag?
Stupid Personal Foul by Ohio St.
D*mn third personal foul.
This game could get interesting.
Oh, crummy call.
Refs are giving calls to the Tigers early.
That is true, too much favoritism to LSU.
The big story so far is the way Ohio St O-line is dominating play. if LSU can’t start getting pressure on the QB this is going to be a long night for thier secondary.
he had it crossing the plane, isn’t that a TD?
You’ve been having fun, don’t start whining...
Got to catch those TD passes. That’s what hurt OSU vs Texas in ‘05 dropped TD passes.
Never put it away.
Hang tough.
damn... should have went for it
OK, let me whine about that blocked kick. Yowser.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.