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"The year 1999 is a forgettable one at both Ohio State and USC. The Buckeyes and Trojans each went 6-6. Ohio State lost to Michigan, USC to Notre Dame. But there is one event in that transcontinental ode to mediocrity for which every college football fan should be thankful. In 1999, Ohio State and USC agreed to play this Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
You think much has changed? USC is No. 1 for the second consecutive week and the 83rd week in its storied history. That is fourth-most in history. Tied for second, with 86 weeks, are Oklahoma and, yep, Ohio State. In the eight seasons after 1999, USC and Ohio State won all or part of three national championships and lost three others in the BCS National Championship Game. They combined to win four Heisman Trophies.
And they have done all of this without playing each other.
That's why the game between No. 1 USC and No. 5 Ohio State has attracted so much attention. On Wednesday afternoon, StubHub declared this game the best-selling regular-season game since it went into business in 2000, with an average ticket price greater than $400 and ticket buyers in 45 states.
Those who manage to get tickets will arrive at the storied Coliseum with more than the typical intrigue of seeing two top-five teams play. The hope enjoyed by Ohio State fans early in the week when junior tailback Beanie Wells practiced with the team is all but dissipated. Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel said Tuesday that he wanted to see how Wells' injured big toe on his right foot weathered the workout. Tressel used the term "lingering soreness."..." go.com
You think much has changed? USC is No. 1 for the second consecutive week and the 83rd week in its storied history. That is fourth-most in history. Tied for second, with 86 weeks, are Oklahoma and, yep, Ohio State. In the eight seasons after 1999, USC and Ohio State won all or part of three national championships and lost three others in the BCS National Championship Game. They combined to win four Heisman Trophies.
And they have done all of this without playing each other.
That's why the game between No. 1 USC and No. 5 Ohio State has attracted so much attention. On Wednesday afternoon, StubHub declared this game the best-selling regular-season game since it went into business in 2000, with an average ticket price greater than $400 and ticket buyers in 45 states.
Those who manage to get tickets will arrive at the storied Coliseum with more than the typical intrigue of seeing two top-five teams play. The hope enjoyed by Ohio State fans early in the week when junior tailback Beanie Wells practiced with the team is all but dissipated. Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel said Tuesday that he wanted to see how Wells' injured big toe on his right foot weathered the workout. Tressel used the term "lingering soreness."..." go.com
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I'm sure it will be a good game, but I wouldn't pay $400 to see a hurricane battle an atom bomb. Wait, that would be cool.
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OHIO STATE IS GOING TO MAKE THEM TUCK THEIR TAILS AND RUN AWAY !!!!
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If I had the money, and a way there, I would check this game out. To see two teams that have been power houses in their respective conferences for so long would be a dream. With tickets going for $400 or more, that shows how many people agree with me.