ICYMI:
- Hyyyype video.
- Video: Footballers at Zoomebezi Bay.
- Josh Perry shines at the Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon.
- Video: Jim Harbaugh's full interview. (BTW, it's "Just Ohio State" now.)
I'M SICK. Everybody knows that couple that uses the old time gag where — plot twist — they can still coexist while liking different sports teams. I know, it's wild to think about: Here are two adults who can put aside their sports rivalries to live together! It's like seeing a unicorn, except that gazing upon this unicorn makes you want throw up your stomach lining.
Its not crazy, its sports! Michigan bride, OSU groom celebrated wedding @ The Big House. http://t.co/EgDBjuBzVR pic.twitter.com/mIdPjQsJAv
— ESPN CollegeFootball (@ESPNCFB) July 31, 2015
Oh, it gets worse.
From Tom VanHaaren of ESPN.com:
Stephanie and Mike Stout created their own “It’s not crazy, it’s sports” moment recently while taking their wedding pictures in the famed tunnel at Michigan Stadium.
Despite growing up in Columbus, Stephanie is a Michigan fan, and Mike is an Ohio State fan. So Mike took the opportunity to show his Buckeyes allegiance by throwing up the O-H-I-O in the tunnel.
While Mike, a high school coach in the area, says the move wasn’t premeditated, Stephanie did have to concede to a few Ohio State-related items in the wedding for having the reception inside the stadium.
I'm glad this atrocity occurred on Michigan's grounds. That's my official statement.
YOU CAN STILL BET ON BRAXTON WINNING THE QB JOB. Sportsbook.ag released new #QBgeddon odds, and they will still gladly take your money if you want to bet on Braxton Miller to be the "first guy to trot out" in Blacksburg.
| QB | ODDS TO WIN STARTING JOB |
|---|---|
| J.T. BARRETT | -110 |
| CARDALE JONES | -115 |
| BRAXTON MILLER | +2500 |
J.T. Barrett's stock is hot right now, and I understand why. If my "savings" account was on the line, I'd be a fool not to levy a vote for the Sherman-like tactician.
But I would do so knowing The Iron King, Cardale Jones, First of His Name, Poacher of Badgers, Controller of Tides, Slayer of Ducks, Troll Sultan, and 12th Son of Ohio will be a key contributor to Ohio State's title defense regardless. Fight me if you want to.
... For the antithesis of #QBgeddon, let's turn to the clown rodeo up north:
| QB | ODDS TO WIN STARTING JOB |
|---|---|
| SHANE MORRIS | +250 |
| JAKE RUDDOCK | -350 |
My take? I love Harbaugh, but I think Michigan loses four games at least this year.
I am, however, more nervous about The Game than I've been since Jim "The Senator" Tressel rode his two-ton testicles down I-71. Please don't think I'm about to "bet" against the team that employs the three-time champion, though.
YOU DON'T WANT WAR WITH THE OSU LEGAL DEPARTMENT. The scandalous bootleggers took an L this week.
From Kelly Husnick of Dispatch.com:
Knock-off Ohio State gear won’t be able display the name of the school’s football coach without fear of legal action.
The university has secured trademark designation for the name Urban Meyer from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Half of the royalties in those cases will go to Ohio State and the other half to Meyer, who plans to funnel such funds to a family foundation.
“It’s not uncommon for celebrities and people in the public to seek protection of their name and likeness,” said Rick Van Brimmer, director of trademark and licensing services at Ohio State.
The crazy thing is there is still going to be people hawking bootleg Urban Meyer gear. (I don't endorse it, but I do respect anybody who is planning to hawk bootleg Butter Urban Meyers.)
BTN WON'T MAKE COMPARISONS TO HARD KNOCKS. Scarlet and Gray Days are coming to BTN, but if you're thinking it's going to be Hard Knocks-esque, you might want to pump the brakes.
From Bill Landis of Cleveland.com:
"'Hard Knocks' is a show that's been around for a long time. We've always talked about it, but it's hard because I don't want people to expect that," Silverman told Northeast Ohio Media Group at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. "I don't expect the type of access you see on 'Hard Knocks', those teams are required by the NFL to go do that. This is not that situation."
[...]
"I think you'll be able to see some fun interesting things," Silverman said. " There's so many great story lines, I think we can provide some additional coverage of those stories in these shows ... I'm not looking to do anything more than broadcast a great show that Ohio State fans want and I think the school is gonna provide us the ability to do that."
I have bad news: i am still expecting greatness. If I don't get greatness, then I'm contacting Ohio State's legal shark gang to sue for #brand infringement.
GET WELL SOON DEVIN. Don't count out Touchdown Devin Smith.
WR Devin Smith suffered broken ribs. He will miss the majority of camp and is being held in the hospital overnight as a precaution.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 1, 2015
Don't you dare count out Touchdown Devin Smith.
THOSE WMDs. Gov't employee investigated for cooking meth on government agency's campus... Patch your OnStar iOS app to avoid a wireless car hack... Gilbert Arenas' LeBron James scouting report is insane but perfect... The United States of Swearing... Chicago skyscrapers.
