Well, let me tell ya something ’bout Urban Meyer and them Michigan Wolverines. Now, if you’re a fan of Ohio State, ya know this fella by heart. Urban Meyer, he was a man who didn’t take no lip from nobody, and when it come to Michigan, he was as tough as nails. Now, let me set this straight—Urban Meyer had himself a perfect record against Michigan. Seven times he lined up against ’em, and seven times he walked away with a victory. Ain’t that somethin’? From 2012 all the way to 2018, that fella never once lost to them Wolverines. Yep, you heard me right, seven and zero, folks. Not a single loss!
Now, some folks might say it’s just luck, but I ain’t one to believe in that. No, sir. Urban Meyer, he wasn’t about luck. He was about preparation, grit, and determination. Them wins he got over Michigan? Well, they didn’t just come outta nowhere. He knew what he was doin’, and them Michigan boys knew it too. Over them seven games, Ohio State outscored Michigan by a big ol’ number—275 points to 189. That’s a mighty fine record, if you ask me.
But now, let’s take a step back and talk about “The Game,” as they call it. You see, when Urban was coaching them Buckeyes, this wasn’t just any ol’ game. Oh no, this here was the biggest game of the year. The rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan is more than just football—it’s a fight for pride, a battle for bragging rights, and a chance to claim supremacy over the other. Ain’t no one who took that more seriously than Urban Meyer. He knew that beating Michigan was about more than just a win—it was about showing the world who was boss.
But let me tell ya, it wasn’t always easy. Oh no, there was plenty of competition, and those Michigan boys didn’t roll over just ’cause Urban Meyer showed up. Nah, they fought tooth and nail, just like anyone else would. But Urban, he had the right mix of strategy and heart. He made sure his players were ready for that moment, every single time. And when that final whistle blew, Urban Meyer and his Buckeyes were always the ones standing tall.
Now, you might be thinkin’, what about after Urban left? Well, I’ll tell ya, it ain’t been so smooth sailing for the Buckeyes. Ryan Day, he stepped into Urban’s shoes, but he ain’t quite matched up to Urban’s success against Michigan. As of right now, Day’s record against Michigan ain’t lookin’ too pretty. He’s 1-3, and that one win came a while back. So, it just goes to show how special Urban’s run was. Not just anybody can do what he did.
And let’s not forget the pressure of “The Game.” When Urban Meyer was in charge, it was more than just a rivalry—it was a statement. He wanted to show that Ohio State wasn’t just the best team in the Big Ten, they were the best in the land. And with that perfect record against Michigan, he sure did make that statement loud and clear. There ain’t been a coach since 1924 who could say they stayed undefeated against Michigan, and Urban Meyer was the first to do it in all them years.
Some folks, they’ll talk about Brady Hoke or Jim Harbaugh, but when you talk about Michigan, you gotta bring up Urban Meyer. He was the one who made those Michigan games count the most. And that’s why them Buckeyes still talk about him to this very day. I reckon they’ll be talkin’ ’bout him long after I’m gone too, ’cause his record against Michigan? Well, it’s somethin’ you just don’t forget.
So, what did Urban Meyer do right? He understood the stakes. He understood the rivalry. And he sure understood how to win. Whether it was ’cause of his coaching style, his focus on fundamentals, or just his ability to get his players to buy into the moment, Urban Meyer made sure that when it came to Michigan, Ohio State was always the team on top. Ain’t nobody else got that kind of record in recent history, and I reckon that’s a legacy that’ll be hard to match.
Well, that’s all I gotta say about Urban Meyer and Michigan. Ain’t no one can take away them seven wins, that’s for sure.
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