Who are the biggest Buckeye villains of the 21st century?
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank the five people Ohio State fans have had the most reason to be angry with this century. The list includes painful losses, controversial calls, Big Ten decisions, playoff heartbreak, Michigan drama, and a few names that still make Buckeye fans shake their heads.
They also discuss some honorable mentions, including past Michigan stars, a memorable Illinois quarterback, a Michigan State special teams dagger, and whether one entire rivalry scandal should be blamed on the man in charge.
00:00 — Show open
00:32 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
01:14 — What makes someone a Buckeye villain?
02:12 — Honorable mentions from the past
02:58 — A few more names Ohio State fans remember
04:17 — A special teams dagger from 2015
04:53 — The first spot on the list
06:22 — How quickly things changed after a championship run
09:08 — A controversial hit in a playoff classic
09:56 — Tom’s personal connection to the aftermath
11:54 — A Big Ten villain enters the discussion
13:44 — The fight to save the 2020 football season
16:16 — A replay decision Ohio State fans will never forget
18:10 — Why the call still makes no sense
20:51 — The top spot and the Michigan years
23:13 — The scandal, the fallout, and the cost
26:47 — Did we miss anybody?
28:25 — Wrap-up and YouTube hype reminder
Who would be No. 1 on your list? Drop your five biggest Buckeye villains in the comments.
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