Ohio State Vs Michigan 2007 - A Look at the Rivalry from the Big House Stands

So another year, and another Buckeye victory on the biggest rivalry in all sports, but what does it all mean? Well, it means the obvious fact that has been apparent to some of us for months, if not years. Lloyd Carr has served more than enough time for the Michigan Wolverines. As I learned at the Greektown Casino in Detroit the night before the game, you need to stop when you are ahead, or cut your loses, and no matter which one applies here, it just means it is time.

There is a lot that comes to mind after a game like this one. Should I mention that I reside in Columbus, Ohio and grew up in the Big House? I have seen a lot, and understand the two most important crowds in the country. The Buckeye fan is completely different from the Wolverine fan in every way, except the desire to beat their neighboring state.

Everyone agrees that it is time for a new era in Michigan coaching. However, as much as the Blue wishes that Cooper was still the OSU coach, the OSU fans could only hope that Carr remain in Ann Arbor. From my point of view, being right in the middle, I need to see good games. If it is one game I want to see, it is this one because I know that it will be good no matter records or polls. Lately, the games lack the prestige I prefer it to be, and I can surely say that Trussel is not the one causing the problem.

The coaching factor to Michigan's performance is one not to take lightly. Yet, it would not be fair to look at the players. The game this year was a major surprise. Great receivers not catching the ball when it landed in their hands, the top running back can't make more than five yards, quarterbacks that can't make a smooth pass, and more penalties called than any top Big Ten team should ever have, are all major problems with the Wolverine's performance.