I don’t think about Ralph Green III much anymore, but he does come to mind each year during Michigan State week.
Because no one — and I mean absolutely no one — loves the Old Brass Spittoon more than Big Ralph loves it.
Indiana claimed control of the world’s most disgusting rivalry trophy only once during RG III’s time in Bloomington, so the former IU defensive tackle made sure to savor every second that the coveted saliva-stained spitter sat in IU’s possession during his senior year in 2016.
There is an image from the celebration that followed IU’s win over Sparty four years ago that is burned inside my brain, a photo I don’t think I’ll ever forget.