Finally Proof That Michigan's Biggest Rival Is MSU Not OSU [BLOG]
By: Jeff Riger
@riger1984
Before the Michigan football program became the absolute, embarrassment that it is today, I used to put all my efforts into hoping that Michigan State would get smoked on a weekly basis. But when things changed, a Walmart Wolverine like myself was forced to bash Michigan non-stop until finally getting some relief. You see, I believe Brady Hoke will be canned at seasons end and with David Brandon already gone; I've been able to get back to my roots and focus on hating MSU once again.
So when Michigan State welcomes in Ohio State this Saturday night to Spartan Stadium with the playoffs on the line, it'll feel great to once again do what I do best... root for MSU to get smoked.
Of course I'm not the only Michigan fan that will be chanting O-H-I-O come Saturday, I'm just the only one that will admit it.
I've been saying it forever...
Michigan's main rival is Michigan State these days not Ohio State; so why can't Wolverine people just admit it?
Walmart's and alums alike both hate MSU but feel obligated for some reason to keep up this ridiculous charade where all their angst and hatred is directed at Columbus instead of East Lansing. It's like that's all Michigan fans have left. They can't beat nor even compete with Michigan State so they think proclaiming over and over again that State is inconsequential will anger or at the very least irritate the MSU fans. They actually believe that MSU people are bothered by the illusion that they don't care about the Spartans. Don't take this the wrong way my fellow Michigan fans but MSU people don't care if you claim you don't care about them. They know you do!
There are actually Michigan fans that still go around calling Spartans "little brother." Can you imagine?
Listen I get it, Michigan has betrayed and embarrassed their fans in every way possible that Wolverine people are left searching for anything that might even rattle their Green and White friends just a little bit. It's just sad that there is nothing. MSU has a legitimate chance to go to the first ever college football playoff and nothing Michigan fans can say will diminish that. The script has been flipped for a while now. Spartan fans aren't as obsessed with you, instead it's the other way around. But, again you won't admit it.
Why not? It's so obvious! It's nothing to be ashamed of. Just admit that Michigan State is now your biggest rival! Admit that's the game you want to win more than anything! It makes so much sense.
Michigan fans have to live with Michigan State fans. They're your friends, neighbors, coworkers and classmates. They're everywhere reminding you how bad you are and how good they are. It's obnoxious and it should be personal!
As for OSU; do you even know a Buckeye fan? When you lose to them you hear and experience nothing. It's just another loss. The so called rivalry has been one sided with Michigan losing every year and the glory days of Bo vs.Woody have been gone forever.
When MSU beats Michigan, you have to put up with it all year. When OSU beats Michigan nobody says or does anything because they're in Ohio and you're here. You forget about it in a day.
But again, Michigan fans won't admit it and instead I've been forced to carry this torch on my own.
Well not anymore!
I finally have the proof that I'm looking for!
Let me share...
Even the most delusional Michigan fan can admit that the last thing they want to deal with this season is MSU winning the Big Ten, making the playoffs and maybe winning it all. Things have already been hard enough; why be forced to put up with numerous Spartan fans sticking that in your face? It would be so much easier if Ohio State beats MSU on Saturday ending any chance of the Spartans realizing their National title dreams. This much is obvious.
Now the proof...
Since every Michigan fan will be rooting for the Buckeyes this weekend, that's conclusive evidence that Michigan State is the new rival of Michigan.
What? You still don't get it? Let's try again!
You don't want MSU to win, meaning you want Ohio State to win, meaning you're rooting for the Buckeyes and since you never root for your rival, like never, Michigan State is your rival!
Thank you for finally admitting it!
Doesn't it feel good to say it out loud finally? It's like a big weight lifted off your shoulders. At least, that's how I felt when I realized the truth.
It's pretty awful these days being a Michigan fan, like really, really awful. Being forced to watch Michigan State have any more success will just make things worse. So it's with great pride that I chant O-H-I-O come Saturday. Trust me! It will make you feel so much better!
Who's with me?
Even though you won't admit it, I know you are!
