For the first time since 2003, I will not be attending Homecoming at Ohio State.
That's either going to be either a good or bad thing depending on the result of the Homecoming game against Penn State.
Usually, Homecoming games are reserved for the likes of Bowling Green or Hofstra--not a superior Big Ten foe.
And I don't care what the SEC crowd tells you, Penn State is a great opponent. If they beat Ohio State, I, as an admitted Buckeye loyalist, will be hoping the Nittany Lions win out and go play Texas for the crystal football in Miami.
Let's hold up, though--everyone expects Penn State to roll Ohio State this weekend. Lee Corso will probably pick them to win this weekend. I also think Penn State will be tough, but not so fast my friend...
...Penn State hasn't won in the Horseshoe since joining the Big Ten, and they haven't won there since 1978. That all may change, but you have to feel confident that Ohio State has finally climbed out of bed after clobbering Sparty last week.
Ohio Stadium can be a tough place to play, and the home team in this rivalry has always held some sort of advantage. Still, Penn State has broken jinxes this year such as beating Michigan for the first time in a decade.
Last year, though, Ohio State beat a tough Penn State group in Happy Valley no less, but this time, Anthony Morelli isn't around to screw things up for Penn State. Penn State will be more than ready this time--especially since they have a countdown clock on their website.
If this game were in Happy Valley, Penn State wins it going away. We're in Columbus this time, and that will benefit the Buckeyes. Maybe not enough to win, but we'll see what happens. I'll be watching next Saturday, and I hope you will too.
Also, to my Phi Gam brothers, I will miss you this year, but will see you next year. I hope the tailgate goes well.
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