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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 11, 2006
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Well, with OSU being a major contender (again) going into this season, I am going to be extra cautious with what I do on Gameday.
1. No spilling of beer. If it is spilled I will slurp it off the floor, and wring it out of my clothes and drink it. I may need to revert to one of my son's sippy cups near the end of the 3rd quarter.
2. Wear the same Jersey/Hat each Saturday. I should have a Beanie Wells jersey in a week or two, wife just ordered it yesterday. I have about 30+ hats to choose from. I hope she ordered a red jersey, forgot to ask. Maybe get both red and white and follow the Home/Away schedule? hmm
Those are the two main things, I'll think of some more.
Also, hoping Beanie DOESN'T win the Heisman, and OSU finishes #2, there appears to be curse if you win or are #1 for the last 6-7 years.
Anyone else have any superstitions we need to abide by?
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 17, 2007
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Don't bet on your team, it's always a curse for me.
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 20, 2007
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Oneway,
I've got to give you some Karma for that avatar. I'm sure you lost a bet but I'm just curious how long the bet was for. Anyway, everytime I see you post I think of how cool that is you've honred that bet. You're a good man, plus I love seeing our girls represented.
Superstion - Go to the games. This may be hard to believe but I've never seen LSU lose in Tiger Stadium.
KNUT
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Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 17, 2006
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Not quite a superstition, but my first child was born in 2002 and we know what happened that year. My 2nd child was born this year. Hoping for the same results.
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 6, 2006
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1. The "alter" (as Mrs. Buckeyedave calls it) must be set up during late August and must remain on top of the television console until after the MICHIGAN game. This consists of a mini-helmet signed by Jim Tressel, an authentic helmet, game worn jersey, talking "Brutis" doll, Brian Robiskie action figure and other assorted pieces of memorabilia.
2. A selection of authentic jerseys and hats are used in different combinations throughout the first quarter until desireable "mojo" is achieved.
3. I have four lucky footballs all of which are cycled through for desired level of "mojo" throughout the season.
4. I only don the shoulder pads and pants in special situations... the helmet is also sometimes used.
5. Before a really tough game sometimes I'll go into the front yard with my tripod style placekicking tee and kick field goals into the big maple tree in the front yard.
6. If the Buckeyes are playing bad (or sometimes good) I have asked my wife and children to stay and watch the game and on other occassions to leave the house and go shopping.
7. I never bet on a Buckeye game... even a friendly avatar wager.
8. If I don't get to watch the first quarter I don't watch the game at all.
That's all I can think of right now.
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Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 17, 2006
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I used to pick one of my jerseys and wear it for the whole year, then I switched to a scarlet jersey for home, white for road. Last few years, I wear the white dress shirt with sweater vest and tie and gray slacks and Buckeye socks. Broke the TV remote during last year's Illinois game and bought a new Buckeye remote, maybe that will bring some mojo this year.
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 4, 2008
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Don't bet on my team, every game I betted for the Gators they lost, either betting with friends for fun or pick em bowls for example.
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 28, 2006
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My mother is not allowed anywhere near Ohio Stadium when a football game is in progress. She has attended four games, and the Buckeyes lost each one.
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 30, 2007
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Well I was superstitious until last year. When ND was on offense I would wear my hat backwards, then when they were on defense I would wear it straight. I also have to wear the same shirt, and have the same breakfast. But with a 3-9 season I think it comes time when a man has to change up his routine and find something else that works.
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 8, 2006
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1. The "alter" (as Mrs. Buckeyedave calls it) must be set up during late August and must remain on top of the television console until after the MICHIGAN game. This consists of a mini-helmet signed by Jim Tressel, an authentic helmet, game worn jersey, talking "Brutis" doll, Brian Robiskie action figure and other assorted pieces of memorabilia.
ROFLMAO Dave,
My "alter" is on the shelf above my computer and remains intact year round. it consists of a Jim Tressel bobblehead flanked by an Eddie George and Archie Griffen bobblehead as well as a Mike Doss and Crag krenzel bobblehead holding the crystal from 2002. It also has buckeye's sprinkled liberally around and an OSU brutus lapel pin that plays the fight song when squeezed. The backdrop is the book "What it means to be a Buckeye" by Jim Tressel.
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