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When the Michigan Men Defended The Banner (1977) | Storytime with Dr. Sap

Related Topics: Dave Gallagher, Woody Hayes

[Ed. 11/19/22 – Bumped on the 45th anniversary of the 1977 edition of the Ten-Year War.]

Guest post by Steve “Dr. Sap” Sapardanis

On November 24,1973 the Ohio State Buckeyes performed one of the most heinous acts in any rivalry, in any sport – they went after the sacred GO BLUE – M CLUB SUPPORTS YOU banner. Check it out:

When the Buckeyes returned in 1975 word was that Woody wanted to do it again, but this time the Michigan Students were ready. The Buckeyes decided that discretion was the better part of valor, so no dastardly shenanigans ensued.