Athens Messenger · Nov 6, 2018
Bobcats' mission: Be the brick, win the 'Battle'
Ohio senior running back Maleek Irons (left), seen here earlier this season against UMass, and the Bobcats play at Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 7 in the 95th edition of the ‘Battle of the Bricks.’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.”