Dictonary.com defines RIVAL as; a person or thing that is in a position to dispute another’s preeminence or superiority. With that being said, is Ohio State vs. Michigan football still a rivalry?
I could argue we are pretty close to saying it’s not anymore. The Buckeyes have won 7 straight editions of ‘THE Game’ and 16 of the last 18. That doesn’t sound like the Michigan fans are in a position to have expectations their team will defeat Ohio State any time soon.
In 2001 Jim Tressel showed up and the domination of Michigan began.