Another fact about Ohio State. They award buckeye decals for just about anything. Pryor gets one for every randomly thrown ball. He gets 2 for every interception thrown.
Well, this is only because his helmet is so huge. He has to fit in.
Welcome Huskers! I am another Ohio State fan raiding your board. If you don't want to chat with inane 14 year olds and desire Ohio State conversation, by the way, go to buckeyeplanet.com.
I am very excited to have you in the Big Ten, which I am confident will happen, whatever other conference shenanigans may occur. One thing I have consistently read is that your fans are not only rabid and travel well, but that they are some of the nicest fans in the nation. We could probably use that, with drunken and abusive Wisconsin fans, arrogant Michigan fans, idiotic (but admittedly the best supporters in many ways) Penn State fans, and couch burning all of the above Ohio State fans causing too many rows. I am sure that, despite what I just said, your fans will be treated well. I have not heard anyone with a decent head on their shoulders say that they are nothing other than honored and exuberant at having you join the conference.
Here is my quick summary of Big Ten teams for you, much of which is stereotyping, and equally much of which is stereotypical for a reason:
1: Ohio State: I can't really say anything here as a biased party.
2: Michigan: Arrogant. Much less so lately. Many of them want RichRod gone, and I do too because I enjoyed the class that Michigan has had. Their fans tend to sit on their hands during games to keep them warm.
3: Wisconsin: They are great, liberally educated people by day, and they are belligerent drunkards by night. Apparently they also have a secret magical potion that turns offensive lineman and running backs into beasts.
4: Iowa: They are totally just like Ohio State and Michigan. Let them tell you.
5: Michigan State: They are our dual personality team. They'll beat any team on a given day, then go lose to a directional polytech the next. Their fans tend to be a blast. This school is famous (along with West Virginia) for taking the recruits that Michigan and Ohio State avoid for academic or behavioral issues (and not because it is a bad school). Perhaps this has some effect on the inconsistencies. . .
6: Purdue: Great offense at times. They helped bring a more spread-like feel (along with Northwestern) and attack to the big ten. I went to one game there: AVOID THE WOMEN. They are hard to recognize: you have to get close, and that is the danger. Even Purdue students recognize this.
7: Illinois: Ron Zook? Really? I guess they hate Indiana or something. I don't know. They should really have a good program, at least they have basketball. Oh wait. . .
8: Penn State: I forgot about them. They are ridiculous frat boys in behavior, and they are also the only school that can successfully engage an "insert color"-out. This is probably the hardest stadium to play in. Ohio State and Wisconsin are behind them.
9: Minnesota: I've always liked them: their teams and their fans. They just finally got their own stadium. They are expected to get much better pretty soon. Not much else to say. . .
10: Northwestern: Fitzgerald is awesome. This team may get very good very soon. Despite attending such a good school, their fans are not arrogant and are very welcoming. I felt like I was at a high school stadium there though. . . We outnumbered their fans and the biggest chants were "NERDS! NERDS!" at their less than attractive cheerleaders and "SUN! SUN!" when the sun came out because it was cold.
11: Indiana: Um. Basketball? At least they have potential. I have personal problems with Indiana. I won't go there.
Cheers.
(Edit: Hey there Muffler!)