Blu-n-Tpa

Sun, Jan 16, 2011 : 9:45 a.m.

The first script "Ohio" was performed by the UM marching band at OSU. Trying to rewrite history is for the weak minded and those easily led astray. It's actually in the OSU history of football, with thanks to UM for performing it.

SonnyDog09

Sun, Jan 16, 2011 : 8:44 a.m.

They should play the Hulk Hogan theme song, instead. 'Cause, what you gonna do, brother, when Hokemania runs wild over you?

trigg7

Sun, Jan 16, 2011 : 12:32 a.m.

Some tall talking from a team that blows.Isee Mike hart all over this coach. Point to M fan outside of Michigan your programs are a joke.

azwolverine

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 9:06 p.m.

Who cares? I think it would be kind of fun...

PortageLkBlu

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 7:56 p.m.

Yes, we should play it several times during the Ohio State-Mich game.

psa97531

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 5:14 p.m.

No! No Hokey Pokey!!!!!!!

The OSU

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 5:04 p.m.

Bluefire: You are correct in your comment that tOSU, unlike UM, is a land-grant institution. Very clever tacitly working in the phrase, "working class" into your comment but denying it as demeanining. Frankly, I'm proud of the fact that tOSU is a land-grant school. I also have no shame in the fact that I work hard for a living. Point of interest: tOSU has two dorms, named Lincoln and Morrill, after the two individuals instrumental in establishing the land-grant system.

mun

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 2:33 p.m.

SHEEESH! It's the BIG HOUSE, not Gretchen's House!

Bluefire

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 1:02 p.m.

I think, initially, the Hokey Pokey would be fun. However, it'd get old, fast. (And I'm sure it's not as though Hoke's never heard this at games, or any of the other nicknames we've come up with so far. As someone with an "odd" last name myself, I never heard anything new after second grade.) And to clarify, yes, Michigan is a state, as in public, school, but NOT like MSU or OSU. MSU and OSU are land-grant universities, the founding purpose of which was to educate the working classes (not my words). Michigan is not a land-grant university. Some information on the Morrill Act: http://www.montana.edu/cpa/news/nwview.php?article=8744

RudeJude

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 12:37 p.m.

Those arguing with The OSU, You should ask him about Ohio State's national championship won in 1970, he can really tell the story well! I forget...who'd Ohio State beat in the Rose Bowl that year to win the Title? I recommend you all look it up, the 1971 Rose Bowl.; D Also, ask him about OSU's Title won in 1957. (If he omits the part where Auburn goes undefeated but is ineligible for Coaches Poll, defaulting the Title to 9-1 OSU, it's just to make the story more enthralling!) I remember when Vanilla Ice ripped off Queen's "Under Pressure" for his song "Ice, Ice, Baby," he called it wholly original, too. Sure sounds like someone around here I know. Go Blue

The OSU

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 11:56 a.m.

Richagain: Ouch! Such venomous comments! Apparently, I must have touched a raw nerve discussing the inherent superiority of tOSU's traditions. Yes, it is fun to read about the chaos of UM's FB program. After all, in Columbus nobody is discussing about playing a wedding polka during our games. However, in your anger, you erred and corrections need to be made. 1) "Script Ohio" was NOT invented by the UM Band. It is tradition and courtesy to salute the opposing team during pre-game. While it IS true that at one point the UM Band formed the word "Ohio" is cursive font. THAT IS NOT "SCRIPT OHIO." The incomparable "Script Ohio" starts as a block O and then UNWINDS to actually WRITE the word, "Ohio." The UM Band, is better than the average college band, but they lack the precision to perform the crossing maneuvers. While we always honor Michigan during pre-game when the game is in Columbus, we NEVER try to lay claim that the "Floating M" things is our invention. 2) You slammed tSOU as merely a "state" school. May I remind you, UM is also a public institution. I know many UM alums are quite elitist and act like Blue is part of the Ivy League. ("Harvard of the Midwest." How arrogant!) But reality is: Michigan is a state school, just like MSU and tOSU.

daytona084

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 10:35 a.m.

Absolutely not... It's about the TEAM, the TEAM, the TEAM, not any person.

BlueSince62

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 10:06 a.m.

Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue. Restore the respectability of The Program, and you can sing any tune you want. No one will laugh, like they did during last seasons fiasco.

txrosegirl

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 9:40 a.m.

Tru2Blu76, "The Incredible Hoke"... LOVE it! :)

richagain

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 9:14 a.m.

Osu The truth is you want to wear the so called "garbage" that's why your obsessed with Michigan and this site. UM is still far more superior than your state school. That's why your here -right? The script Ohio was invented by Michigan. So it will always be, OSU is the second school behind Blue I'm not sure why they're selling his clothes, but maybe you can buy them for an "end of era"

superbuck

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 8:34 a.m.

Saw where RR donated all that ugly Mich garb to the Salvation Army Why would anybody wan't to be seen in that crap?

RudeJude

Sat, Jan 15, 2011 : 1:26 a.m.

@ The OSU "From the vote, I conclude, Blue fans are serious, grumpy, stick-in-the-mud personalities. Kind of like Jeff Dunham's "Walter." You would like Jeff Dunham, lol. Go Blue

Ben

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 11:04 p.m.

Verl Luse Posted 3 hours ago You put the right team in, you pull the wrong team out, you put the right team in and you shake them all about, you do the hokey pokey and you turn the team around, that's what its all about. ----------------------------------------- I think you have that backwards bud;)

rockettrg

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 9:34 p.m.

No! Victors is what we want to hear. The last coach brought sissy songs to UM. It can't happen again.

missionbrazil

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 7:07 p.m.

The OSU... why do you think we care what you do at "that school in Ohio"? Clue: we don't.

appleuofmfan

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 6:50 p.m.

Just to set the record straight....I live in Virginia and YES the Virginia Tech Hokies do the Hokey Pokey during their games.....They also stand and shake their keys during "key" moments to make noise. The only thing I like about what they do is that they aren't sitting on their hands and they are making noise cheering for their team.

Pam Wilson

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 6:43 p.m.

I'd rather see the the student section and fans dancing to the theme from "The Brady Bunch" than the Hokey Pokey.

The OSU

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 6:28 p.m.

Blu-n-Tpa: "Another UM world record for Guiness: Largest group of people to do the same dance step at the same place and at the same time." Funny little traditions like this are usually done at the end of the 3rd quarter. With Michigan being behind, you'll only have 60,000 left in the stands. DVB: What on earth is "The Imperial March?" If you want something to stir your soul, try " Le Regimente" and Script Ohio.

Verl

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 6 p.m.

You put the right team in, you pull the wrong team out, you put the right team in and you shake them all about, you do the hokey pokey and you turn the team around, that's what its all about.

The OSU

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 5:13 p.m.

From the vote, I conclude, Blue fans are serious, grumpy, stick-in-the-mud personalities. Kind of like Jeff Dunham's "Walter." By contrast, OSU games are not just loud, they're FUN. We cheer, we do "O - H - I - O," and of course we have "Hang on Sloopy," the OFFICIAL rock song of the State of Ohio. Of course, the fact our team WINS adds to the enjoyment. Another difference, if you never had the opportunity to visit Ohio Stadium, OSU fans actually sing the National Anthem.

Blu-n-Tpa

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 5:02 p.m.

Think outside the box. Another UM world record for Guiness: Largest group of people to do the same dance step at the same place and at the same time. Then NEVER do it again. PERIOD.

wpm

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 4:34 p.m.

Let's not start dancing just yet... LOT'S of work to be done & respect to be earned.

mun

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 4:22 p.m.

Do that and 100,000 Michigan fans will "PUT THEIR RIGHT FOOT IN" the DJ's you-know-where!

everblu

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 4:06 p.m.

the OSU. WOW! thanks for that. I loved the Wizard of Oz. No, we don't need gimmicks. No Hokey Pokey please. When Michigan football has stars - think here of Anthony Carter, Tom Brady, Desmond Howard, Elvis Grbac, Steve Hutchinson, Charles Woodson, Lamar Woodley, Mike Hart, Tyrone Wheatley, Chris Dreisbach, Anthony Thomas, Jamie Morris - OK, forget Howard and Brady - they don't dance and sing. They play football. Sure, I know, OSU has great football players too. In fact, I respect OSU football.

mun

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 4:03 p.m.

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh NO!

Forever27

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 3:52 p.m.

doctrsnoop Posted 1 hour ago No, and while we're at this, can we get rid of Journey "Don't Stop Believin"? It's cute the first time then annoying -------------------- The only time this song is appropriate is at 2am when the lights come on at the bar.

DonAZ

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 3:44 p.m.

My sense is Hoke would put a stop to it pretty quickly. This program needs to return to a period of relative austere seriousness about things. That does not mean the players can't have fun on occasion. It does not mean Hoke has to be a hard-ass all the time. It means, as has been said several times here -- no more gimmicks.

GB

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 3:41 p.m.

No to the "Hokey Pokey"... Show the guy some respect!

RWBill

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 3:21 p.m.

oh my gosh the horror. I live in VA and when played at Tech it comes off as an absolute farce. "It's Michigan for God's sake." We don't need fluff and gimmicks.

The OSU

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 2:33 p.m.

"Wisconsin's 5th Quarter" is not a goal to which is to worth aspiring. No discipline. No precision. No skill. (Maybe that's what UM wants?) OSU's postgame is classic. After the alma mater with the FB team, the band takes the field. After the performance, they collapsing maneuver and do a "reverse" of their pre-game tunnel entrance. TBDBITL rules!

David Vande Bunte

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 2:32 p.m.

The only tunes that should be played regularly at Michigan sporting events are Hail To the Victors, and the The Imperial March.

Davidian

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 2:28 p.m.

It's probably the msot annoying (and most played out) song of all time. I can't think of a worse choice, it's just idiotic. Like another reader said, enough with the gimmicks--just gimme some football. All the cliche songs completely destroy the game. I can't believe people haven't figured this out.

InsideTheHall

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 2:19 p.m.

Doing the Hokey Pokey after M victories is the new tradition. Hokemania rules! Think Wisconsin 5th Quarter folks.

The OSU

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 2:17 p.m.

After that obscene, disgusting, demeaning, insulting, infuriating, annoying "The Wizard of Oz" halftime by the UM Marching Band during 2010, there is no need for you to play the Hokey Pokey or The Brady Bunch theme. The OSU Marching Band can take it from here.

doctrsnoop

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 2:09 p.m.

No, and while we're at this, can we get rid of Journey "Don't Stop Believin"? It's cute the first time then annoying

tulsatom

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 2:02 p.m.

I wouldn't be in favor of that. Do they play it at Virginia Tech games? I don't think so. After all, they're the Hokies.

RudeJude

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 1:51 p.m.

Agreed, no Hokey Pokey. Calling us is The Brady Bunch is bad enough.

Ben

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 1:46 p.m.

Forever27 Posted 36 minutes ago enough with the gimmicks. Just give me two football teams, a marching band, and a cold aluminum bench to sit on. That is all that is necessary for this sport. ------------------------------------------------ Amen

txrosegirl

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 1:38 p.m.

this was the ONE thing i was afraid of as soon as i heard who we hired. please NO hokey pokey! lol i am so excited for the 2011 football season and having coach hoke here. :) GO BLUE!

Forever27

Fri, Jan 14, 2011 : 1:07 p.m.

enough with the gimmicks. Just give me two football teams, a marching band, and a cold aluminum bench to sit on. That is all that is necessary for this sport.