This is IT! The Game! Ohio State vs. Michigan. As Nate says, “it’s our get-back opportunity.” So many will be dealing with high expectations. How individuals and teams handle those expectations is everything.

In this episode we discuss:

* THE game – Ohio State vs. Michigan. This game is everything.

* Desmond Howard disrespecting CJ Stroud

* The future of the College Football Playoffs

* Who takes the loss harder – the players or the fans?

* Having an aligned vision

* Larry Johnson video – “If you’re elite, grab somebody today, take ’em with you!”

* Leaders need accountability and need to take the blame

* Zach Wilson 

* When something doesn’t go right – whether it’s business or in life, ask yourself first, “did you do everything you could before you start blaming others?”

* TreVeyon Henderson

* BF with Jimmie Bell

* Be your true self – don’t try to be someone else. Only you can be you.

* Antonio Pittman, Ohio State Running Back on RB footwork

* Bruno Pessoa episode on the importance of soccer in Brazil

* Long sleeves on offensive linemen as a sign that something’s off

* Nate talks about his last Michigan game and the aftermath

* How do players deal with wins and losses?

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As always, Buckeye Focused is hosted by former Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Oliver (IG). And Eric Kasimov (Twitter).

Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011.

Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SportsE+.

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