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

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[Ed. 11/24/2025- Bumped! For obvious reasons!]

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. The Ohio players ran straight out of the tunnel to take down the coveted GO BLUE – M CLUB SUPPORTS YOU banner. Check it out, Via the Dr. Sap archives:

When the Buckeyes returned in 1975 word was that Woody wanted to do it again, but this time the Michigan Students were ready.