Today's 21-10 victory brought back sweet memories. It made a few new ones, too.Throwback uniforms, a tribute to the Ohio State team that won the 1954 National Championship.
Throwback dominance. The last time either team won six straight meetings, the Great Depression hadn't yet begun (Michigan, '22-'27).
Throwback defense, reminiscent of so many tough-as-nails Buckeyes squads. This group forced five turnovers.
Throwback offense. Woody (and probably Bo) would've cheered OSU's dedication to running the ball down Michigan's throat.
Throwback fans, who seemed to bring as much Scarlet and Gray to The Big House as there was Maize and Blue. (ABC's aerial shots bore out that impression.)
Throwback freshman, in the person of Wolverines QB Tate Forcier. Whenever his offense threatened to make The Game a game, especially in the fourth quarter, the 19-year-old would -- you guessed it -- throw it back to the Buckeyes.Throwback photo. Check out the Dispatch image of Devon Torrence's fourth-quarter pick (right). Norman Rockwell would've liked that, I think.
Throwback futility. The University of Michigan hasn't recorded back-to-back losing football seasons since '62-'63, and no previous Wolverines coach has dropped his first two games to Ohio State.
Throwback to what matters. When current OSU offensive lineman Justin Boren transferred from Michigan, he cited incoming head coach Rich Rodriguez's lack of "family values." That's not quite fair, really, since for the second consecutive year Rodriguez has made sure that his players will be home for the holidays.
And finally, speaking of F-Rod (as he's known in the KintlaLake household), throw back your coach, Wolverines -- obviously, he has some growing-up to do before he's ready for The Game.
