Michigan-OSU Gets the Sopranos Treatment
Lately Michigan fans are familiar with an unsatisfying end to a season
My cousin forwarded me a press release on a documentary that is being produced by HBO Sports. Here are the pertinent details:
NEW YORK, July 10, 2007 — HBO Sports has begun production on a documentary chronicling the rivalry of Ohio State and the University of Michigan, one of the most glorious rivalries in college football history, it was announced today by Ross Greenburg, president, HBO Sports. Steeped in a rich tradition dating back to their inaugural meeting in 1897, this rivalry extends beyond the pursuit of a Big Ten Title, on both sides engendering team pride and spirit rarely equaled elsewhere. Presented four days before the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Michigan Wolverines at Ann Arbor this fall, the documentary debuts TUESDAY, NOV. 13 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
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Separated by only 200 miles, Ohio State University and the University of Michigan began their football rivalry in 1897. U of M won that first game 34-0 and dominated the series until 1919, when the Buckeyes turned the tables, winning 13-3. Since then, the two teams have remained fairly evenly matched, with Michigan leading the series 57-40-6. Historically, the match-up has often determined who will win the Big Ten title, a prime bowl spot, and even the Heisman Trophy.Exploring the exuberant personalities of coaches like Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler, who sat with HBO for his last long-form interview before his death last year, the documentary traces the importance of the game for each university, as well as the larger sports’ world. A high-profile list of interviewees will weigh in on the intense rivalry.
Given that this year’s matchup doesn’t appear to have the buildup that last year’s game had - both teams were undefeated and the winner would gain entrance to the BCS Championship game - it’s good that this documentary will run to provide a historical perspective on a matchup that is arguably the greatest rivalry in sports.
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I don’t even think it’s arguably the greatest rivalry in sports!
The HBO special last night was fantastic. As if I wasn’t already pumped for the game!