A Midwest Tradition

Homemade Buckeyes--creamy peanut butter inside surrounded by rich chocolate

Our buckeye filled containers had the following "tag" on top.

It's that time again--the final game of the Ohio State football season--"Beat Michigan Week". Living in Columbus again, it's hard not to get absorbed in "Ohio State Fever". The news stations have commented all week on the rivalry and I noticed that all of the stations were decked out in full OSU garb yesterday. One of our local grocery stores has anything and everything Ohio State. We decided to make "Buckeyes" this year during "Beat Michigan Week" and distribute them to our neighbors, family and friends.


The first Ohio State/Michigan rivalry game occured in 1897! This over 100 year old tradition continues today, but is not limited to football. During "Beat Michigan Week"--both schools sponsor a blood drive, food drive for local food banks and a banner contest. Michigan isn't having a great football season this year, but that seems to intensify the Ohio State fans' determination to "Beat Michigan". The sun is shining in Columbus, but it's a brisk, chilly day. Of course, fans from both teams won't let the weather affect their day! So, it's with excitement and a little sadness that we watch the final game of the season--Ohio State VS Michigan.

OH--IO!!

GO BUCKS!!