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More Buckstaches than You Can Shake a Stick at

Posted by Vico in Random | Jul.31.08

Though meant to be a source of derision for fans of the Wolvereenies, the Buckstache for us serves as a significant source of pride, and we try to promote Buckstache awareness where possible.

After watching the original ABC broadcast of the 1974 Ohio State v. Michigan game, I figured I should upload the player introductions (something ABC did at the time, sometimes for graduating seniors, but in this instance for the starting lineup) for this game.  The ensuing facial hairlarity will blow. your. mind.

A winner is you, Kirk Lewis
Michigan’s Kirk Lewis (#74) is the clear MVP of the player introductions1. Combine the headband, the Michstache and the uncontrollable fidgeting and I don’t think it’s possible to name a worthier candidate.  Following Lewis is a slew of Buckeyes, whose facial hair range from the customary, textbook Buckstache to the heretofore under-researched Buckmanchu and Friendly Mutton Buckchops.

These Buckeyes include:

Brian Baschnagel
Dave Hazel
Doug France
Richard Mack
Steve Myers
Kurt Schumacher

If the winner of this game was reducible to the quality of facial hair, Ohio State won this game 50-14 with Steve Myers (#52) and Kurt Schumacher (#72) trying a 2pt attempt at the end of the game before putting on some flannel shirts and hunting vests, getting drunk and going to a titty bar. As it was, the third ranked Buckeyes (with one very controversial loss… burn in hell, Michigan State) beat the second ranked Wolvereenies 12-10. Suck it, Michigan.

  1. The LVP goes to Keith Jackson for botching the introductions for the Buckeyes. [↩]

 

Written by: Vico | full bio

Vico is the nom de guerre of the founder and current website chair of Our Honor Defend. He is currently living in exile in Alabama.

 

4 Responses to “More Buckstaches than You Can Shake a Stick at”

  1. 1 Jason July 31st, 2008 at 10:40 am

    Pretty funny how all of the players look to be in their mid-40s in those shots.

  2. 2 Corey July 31st, 2008 at 11:55 am

    Did Kieth Jackson really forget to introduce Archie Griffin?

    Also, looks like the state of Ohio had a big hand in filling out Bo’s roster that year.

  3. 3 Vico July 31st, 2008 at 12:28 pm

    He did, and it looks like Archie is telling himself in that clip “what? forgot my name? No, I’m not pissed or anything, you know, I’m just gonna win my first Heisman this year… a little recognition would be nice, but I’m not bitter. No, really, you know.. it’s just, you know, I’m Archie F**king Griffin, that’s all.”

  4. 4 Dan Isaacs August 1st, 2008 at 12:22 am

    How do you forget Archie’s name? Really?

    And golly, if not for Ohio, Michigan wouldn’t have a team.

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