The Best Holiday of the Season
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By Audrey Farber
‘Twas the night before game day, and all throughout campus,
Not a creature was stirring, not even Demetrius;
“Beat TTUN” banners were hung by the houses with care,
In hopes that a “W” soon would be there;
The buckeyes were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of pick-6’s danced in their heads;
And Urban in his white pullover, and I in my hat,
Had just settled down for a long November nap;
When out on the Oval there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
When what to my wondering eyes did appear,
But the crew from College GameDay, and students in gear.
Now Herbstreit! now, Fowler! now Howard and Corso!
On Haskins! on Campbell! on Dobbins and Dixon!
We sprang to the Shoe, to the teams gave a whistle,
And away we outplayed them with our might and our hustle.
I heard Urban exclaim, ere he drove out of sight -
“Happy Game Day to all, and to all a good night!”
Every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Ohio State Buckeye fans celebrate the best holiday of the year from near and far: The Ohio State vs. Michigan game day! This was the third rivalry game I have attended since my freshman year of college, and every game beats the last. Traditionally, everyone brings Thanksgiving leftovers to early morning tailgates before the noon game. It is one of my favorite days of the year, and I felt lucky to spend this one with my fellow MAcc friends! Happy Holidays and Go Bucks!