The Buckeyes are both beloved and belittled by college football fans Rob Oller | Buckeye Xtra Editor’s note: How did Ohio State football become a Buckeye Nation of true believers? In a 14-part series, we explore aspects that shaped OSU’s evolution from Saturday afternoon diversion to near-religious experience. Today: Hate THE. It’s right there on the university seal. One little word that, like a pinch of cayenne, creates a spicy stew when tossed into any college football conversation. The Ohio State University. Depending on fan affiliation, it comes off as arrogant or awesome. The Buckeyes are admired for their consistent success — they rank first all-time nationally in winning percentage (.729) and have had only two losing seasons (1988 and 2011) in the past 54 years — but they also have their share of critics who want the pretentious bully to get his comeuppance. Hating teams at the top is…
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