Nice thread idea...
I've been a Buckeye fan ever since 1975 (third grade) when we lived in Columbus for a year. My dad was on sabbatical from Western Michigan Univ. doing research at Ohio State, and my mom was working on her PhD at
OSU. I can remember looking through the big, black iron gates at the open end of the 'Shoe with my dad, trying to catch a glimpse of Archie and the Bucks.
I graduated from
OSU in 1992. While there I lived in Park hall and then a house on south campus. We spent a lot of time (and a lot of brain cells) at Papa Joe's, Mr. Mustard's, The Out-R-Inn, and BW-3, among others. I have moved around quite a bit since then and am now in Delaware, married, with 2 goofy Golden Retrievers.
Some of the best times of my life were at Ohio State. I made a few friends who, I think, will be lifelong. In particular, one buddy and I always make a point to go to Buckeye games each year when we can, and we capped off our travels so far with a trip to last year's Fiesta Bowl (one of the happiest days ever...)
I am very proud to be a Buckeye, and really love The Ohio State University. Hearing TBDBITL play "Carmen, Ohio" brings a lump to my throat, and I'll never forget how my heart swelled with pride as Jim Tressel stood with the Championship trophy and said that we now have "the best damn team in the land."
Favorite Buckeyes? Woody, Archie, Eddie, Jack Nickalus (sp?)