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A travesty strikes OSU campus

By Zack Meisel

meisel.14@osu.edu

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Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009

Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009

An email received from "hailtothevictors2009@gmail.com" reads:

To whom this may concern, 

 
Early this morning, a historic moment occurred on the campus of Ohio State University: The University of Michigan flag was raised outside of both Orton Hall and University Hall. 
 
A picture of our favorite flag outside of Orton Hall is attached to this correspondence. 
 
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us. 
 

- Hail to the Victors

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46 comments

Sean
Mon Nov 23 2009 09:05
Say what you want buckeyes, but that won't keep you from working at Mcdonald's the rest of your lives.
Francis
Sun Nov 22 2009 23:13
Our thoughts are with the Spielman family, Michigan flag should be half way up too...
OSUH1
Sun Nov 22 2009 17:27
Blah Blah Blah you Ann Arbor hippie liberals, I think we ran over a few wolverines and a few cats with our truck yesterday www.osuh1.com most of Michigan would love to see Ann Arbor and Detroit just become their own bankrupt state. Buy the way not a bad seat in the big house the remodeling looks great and it’s even better for acoustics now when OSU fans chant O-H-I-O!! What’s that genius chant YOU S&%K with a Indian cop what is that all about? Face it until you fire Rich Michigan S#%Ks!
Buckeye1
Sun Nov 22 2009 09:08
This is a terrific prank. BUT just a prank in the tradition of this great rivalry. We OSU faithful should tip our hats and smile and think of something for next year (equally harmless).

Its pretty sad to see so many people become so insulting to this act. Think about the real issues that we face today as a nation. To all of you who are so angry about this-- get a life and get some real perspective, and maybe go out and help someone today...

Saddle River Buckeye
Sat Nov 21 2009 17:47
someone please tell this misguided soul to come down and get his flag, and if he is a good boy, we will buy him a Thurmanator at Thurman Cafe
OSU Veteran
Fri Nov 20 2009 20:41
My only concern about this is whether or not they took down an American flag in order to pull their little stunt. If they did pull down the Stars and Strips and replace it with the UM flag, then it just doesn't look very good for the character of the pranksters or Michigan.

I'm all for good, clean rivalry pranks, but at least respect our nation's flag; it symbolizes a lot more than a football game.

yournamehere
Fri Nov 20 2009 19:08
It couldn't be Photoshop. A 'Michigan Man' would have done it in M$ Paint at best. Maybe crayon.
Go Bucks.
Roger Dorsey
Fri Nov 20 2009 17:51
Dear Lantern,
Travesty is not a synonym for Tragedy.

We probably would have caught the perps if michigan fans WEREN'T SO QUIET ALL THE TIME

D
Fri Nov 20 2009 15:47
I'm fine with this--it shows that the rivalry is alive and well! The only thing I don't understand is what they did with the flag afterward...did they just take a picture and then take the flag down? In that case...sort of pathetic. At least go all the way with it.
Buck the Fuckeyes
Fri Nov 20 2009 15:45
Go Blue!
Chicago Buckeye
Fri Nov 20 2009 13:01
Isn't that nice. They know how to use Photoshop at the U. of M.
Casey
Fri Nov 20 2009 12:31
It's ok, the only thing they can accomplish is to hang a flag up on OSU campus.. BC their football team isnt able to beat the BUCKEYES! O-H-I-O
0-and-16
Fri Nov 20 2009 12:22
"GoBlue
Fri Nov 20 2009 08:40
I'll be supporting OSU alums tonight by going to Wendy's and ordering a 'sammich'"

I'll be supporting Michigan alums when I go to your campus tomorrow take a dump in the port-a--john and wait 'til Monday when the Michigan grad comes to pick it up to dump in Lake Michigan.

I believe that this is the work of photoshop. I've taken some computer graphics classes and we learned that by looking at the way the lights reflect (i,e, if it defies physics) is the easiest way to tell a fake.

J. Altomare
Fri Nov 20 2009 12:05
I love how Michigan thinks they are so clever on this one-- WOW!! How many years have we kicked their ASS!! Should I even mention their coach-- PLEASE!! Since he's stepped in they haven't or barely ranked. Is this truly a rivalry anymore people? It will be my pleasure to see Tate Forcier get his ass kicked tomorrow. AHHH Jealousy such a evil little thing!! We show the most school spirit and pride hands down and some stupid flag raising doesn't rattle us-- SORRY!! -- Go Bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
none of your business
Fri Nov 20 2009 11:22
The problem with all u worthless nuts is that your jealous cause you didn't think of doing just the same in Michigan, and also in the past when we have literally beat all your asses - you talkin about some sorrrrreeeee losers - who in their right mind would turn over cars and burn them. Only a buckeye!
"GO BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Bill Grant
Fri Nov 20 2009 10:44
Great to see that some Michigan fans have a sense of humor....and regret that some OSU students didn't think of planting some OSU flags on the lovely Ann Arbor campus. GO BUCKS ! WMG- BA/1961
Your name
Fri Nov 20 2009 10:43
Michagan students enjoy your prank, it's really all you have in life.
Tom L
Fri Nov 20 2009 10:30
This another indication of why this is "The Greatest Rivalry in Sports." Go Bucks!
Zane
Fri Nov 20 2009 10:03
Are you sure this isn't Photoshop?
Buckeye fan
Fri Nov 20 2009 09:12
So a UM fan pulls off a prank (tragic at best) by raising their pathetic flag. Well it's good to see "scUM" finally rise to some sort of challenge because all us Buckeye fans have seen the past five years is UM getting beat.And by the way UM fans should start cheering for their basketball team because their footballs team is done for. It's going to get pretty ugly Saturday.....enjoy your Christmas break "wolverweenies"






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