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.
Ah crap. 38-17. I’m beginning to hear the uproar from downstairs in the dorm lobby....
Parcells strikes again! Lee is a good guy, instrumental in the development of Romo. Miami’s good fortune.
I'm still confused by your statement. Help me out.
Thanks for keepin’ the List! I don’t often post during the regular season. But I love the bowl season.
Roll Tide! :-)
TD OSU! 38-23
Onside Kick?
TOUCHDOWN BUCKEYES!!!!!
Yeah, 38-24. Hit the 3 by accident.
Back when I was at LSU I was staying at Johnston Hall on the 2nd story so close to the stadium I could hit it with a rock.
I remember one Alabama game in particular where I knew every tense play’s result 12 seconds or so before ESPN showed it. Though I left my room at 2 minutes left with LSU up 7 only to reach my car with LSU losing by 7...yea...it was that bad.
“The Buckeyes need to make up for the turd they laid last year in the national championship game.”
Smaller turd. Same outcome. LSU/USC or LSU/Georgia would have been a much better game.
What a crazy year for Arkansas, we beat the National Champion in the regular season and suck to high heaven in the Cotton Bowl. LOL
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There are two tower dorms next to the Ohio Stadium, many of the rooms have great views of the stadium; I stayed in one for orientation and you could watch the game from the window, On convocation we got to walk across the field.
I bet it gets very loud at those dorms on game day. Speaking of getting loud, I just heard a kid slam the door and stomp up the stairs.....
Yep, and this year UGA and UF are #1 and #2.
I think that may have been ‘71. If you referring to when he grabbed the yard stick marker. That was before I started rooting for OSU but I’ve always heard about it.
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Even if they would per chance loose you have to admit the LSU cheer leaders are babes to the MAX.
Congrats to the LSU Tigers!
Naw turd was just as big. 5 personal foul penalties helped LSU drives on 2 touchdowns. Not only are they slow they’re dumb.
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