Jack Nicklaus helped Masters champion Rory McIlroy overcome his demons at Augusta National by urging him to stick to a sensible game plan. There were hiccups along the way, but in the end a mostly common-sense approach worked.
The Golden Bear just wishes Ohio State had done the same against Michigan.
“Don’t do dumb things.”
That was Nicklaus’ message to McIlroy when the 85-year-old Bear met with the 35-year-old from Northern Ireland days before the Masters to discuss how best to navigate Augusta National.
A similar thought ran through Jack’s head as he yelled at the TV — “I’m a fan, man,” he said shrugging — while watching the Buckeyes spit the bit against the Wolverines Nov.