It’s safe to say the state of Ohio doesn’t evoke many upbeat thoughts in the minds of the Maize and Blue faithful. The existence of Ohio State alone has many Michigan fans calling the Buckeye State “The Worst State Ever.” But is there actually nothing for them to like about Michigan’s neighbor to the south?
The Wolverines’ two most recent Heisman winners, Desmond Howard and Charles Woodson, were born in Ohio. The same is also true for Bo Schembechler, the winningest coach in program history, as was current head coach Jim Harbaugh. Ohio has been central to Michigan’s status as one of the sport’s most illustrious programs.