And though it hadn’t happened yet when he spoke on Monday, Berger was looking forward to one particular tradition during the week of the annual ‘Battle of the Bricks.’ One of Berger’s favorite things during the rivalry week — which includes 94 previous meetings and dates back to 1908 — is the annual ‘Be a Brick’ speech that Ohio defensive coordinator Jimmy Burrow uses.
“It’s a Miami week speech. He switches it up every year usually,” Berger said. “I’m looking forward to it. I know it’s coming.”
The gist of the speech unspools this way. In ancient times, village elders decide they have to build walls to protect their people and go on a fact-finding mission to find the best method.