Contrary to what you may be told, there is still only one Buckeye Grove. We have the original and the genuine article right here at Bucknuts.com.
We are back with the OSU-Michigan version of The Buckeye Grove. It weighs in at a record 8,910 words.
Today's column for Bucknuts.com subscribers includes notes on:
* Our thoughts on what is, year in and year out, the greatest spectacle in all of college athletics (and how it means a little more, maybe, this time around).
* A look at OSU's four previous seasons where it has opened up 11-0.
* Our exhaustive and complete look at the Michigan football team. We break it down player-by-player and share our view on UM's offensive and defensive tendencies.
* Comments from Kirk Herbstreit on how Michigan may attack OSU, Mario Manningham's return and his comments from a few years back on the OSU offense.
* Comments from Jim Tressel on whether OSU is in Michigan's head and whether the Buckeyes have enjoyed a talent edge on UM.
* Comments from players on OSU's superior record in November and in bowl games.
* Comments from players on the weekly speeches delivered by team seniors in the Thursday players only meeting.
* Comments from several seniors on the Gold Pants tradition (and how they'd like their fourth set).
* Opinions from very opinionated OL T.J. Downing, one of the team's top quotes.
* Comments from various players on Earle Bruce's annual visit for Michigan week.
* A reflection on the preseason speech to the team by AD Gene Smith.
* My always futile look at the BCS bowl projections.
* Comments from SID Steve Snapp on the clamor for press passes for this unique one versus two game.
* My take on the 2006 All-Big Ten football team.
* A note about Mike Nugent on the Letterman show.
* A note on Big Ten basketball recruiting.
* A note on where Sports Illustrated sees the basketball Buckeyes.
* Plus a look at our magazines, Chat sessions, media appearances and more.
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