Ohio State Football: Game Day Superstitions

Here we are, less than two weeks until kickoff for the 2008 college football season and I couldn't be more excited. I can already smell the five days of games to kick off the season. My countdown clock says three months and four days until Ohio State plays Michigan — but I'm getting ahead of myself. It is time to make sure I have everything in order so that I am not to blame if the Buckeyes lose a game. Here is my list of superstitious activities. Some may be stupid (OK, they all probably are) but I'll bet you have some that are even dumber.   1. Never, ever, ever go back to Columbus to watch a game in The Shoe unless you know for sure you can't possibly cause them to lose. Remember a few years ago when OSU was undefeated and they laid an egg against Michigan State? Yep, I was there. My fault. I take full responsibility.   2. Get the "Block O" flag up early in the morning. I used to make sure to fly it exactly at 7:00 am on game day. I've eased off a bit, allowing ... (link)