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Thanks. IT's the sort of moniker one either hates or embraces, and I was wondering which it would be. For some reason, lots of Michigan State fans get all bent out of shape if you refer to them as "Sparty," or anything similar. Go figure. Here's another fun one. There is an inscription that runs the circumference of Ohio Stadium. It's spaced out above the windows on the stadium's towers. It reads: "For Friendship Through Contest, For Strength, For Vigor, For Concourse and Comradeship, For Spirit, For Health, For Courage, For Loyalty." I've attached a pic I took last time I was down there. You'll need to zoom in, but you can see "For Loyalty" and "For Courage" to either side of the main rotunda. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Welcome to the Big Ten, Huskers. I think this is about the best addition we could have hoped for. Also, thanks for the warm welcome you've extended to the horde of new visitors. I can only hope that the, shall we say... drunken idiot segment of the OSU fanbase isn't out in full force on your first trip to Columbus. I'm obviously biased, but I think it's a tremendous place to catch a game, when there's nothing to detract from the experience. Needless to say, Huskers will be more than welcome to sit a bit and partake at my tailgate (assuming I win the ticket lottery next year--demand for tickets is RIDICULOUS). Suffice it to say, we'll all be cheering for you guys to mop up during your last year in the big 12. Quick question: Your teams used to compete under the name "bugeaters," correct? Is that something that's considered insulting by your fanbase? I ask because I don't want to inadvertently give offense. Fun Ohio State Facts: Our original colors were Orange and Black (depending on who you ask) We once elected a cow as homecoming queen (her name was Maudine Ormsby, if you care to delve further).