CFB AM: The perfect Michigan response to cocky Ohio State fans

Updated MAR 05, 2015 10:00a ET The other day, former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel made some comments at a luncheon about the Michigan-OSU rivalry. They were polite and respectful, and Tressel did not mean to disrespect the Wolverines. But Ohio State fans loved them, presumably, because the message was so direct and matter-of-fact. In short, Tressel’s message was this: Michigan isn’t close to being as good as Ohio State, currently, and has a lot of work to do before this rivalry heats up again. “Personally, I think they’re a ways away from being at the level where there’s going to be a Ten Year War,” Tressel said, according to ohio.com. “I think they’ve got some work to do to get to that. But if anyone can do it, Jim Harbaugh can.” Tressel pointed to recruiting as the difference between the two programs in the last 10 years or so, saying that it’s key for Urban Meyer to continue to dominate the state of Ohio and keep Michigan far behind in his rearview mirror in terms of acquiring top talent. So, OK, fair point and Ohio State fans had a nice moment to gloat. They do deserve it, having just won a national title and 12 of the last 14 games against Michigan. But if we’re going to give Buckeyes some ammunition, it’s only fair that we do the same thing for Wolverines. So if you’re a Michigan fan, here is one suggested response to any Ohio State fan giving you crap: “We could lose the next 10 games against Ohio State — 10! –?? and still have two more wins than you in the series. Call me when 58-46-6 evens out a little bit more. …

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