Since Michigan and Ohio State are arguably (ok, more like definitely) the biggest rivalry in the Big 10, it only makes sense for us to list 10 reasons why we are the LEADERS and BEST!
1. Because of our food. Even President Obama had to make it to Zingerman’s when he chose to deliver his speech on minimum wage at U of M.
Also, when it comes to brunch, there’s no contest. Does Ohio have Angelos, The Broken Egg, Sava’s, Afternoon Delight, or Zingerman’s? Didn’t think so.
2. Because OSU’s mascot is literally a nut…how threatening?
3. Because sometimes we aren’t sure if we go to Michigan or Hogwarts.
4. Because gamedays start at 6 am. We wouldn’t say “Saturday mornings are the best nights of the week” if we didn’t mean it.
5. Because Beyonce doesn’t show up to just any school’s half-time shows. #FLAWLESS
6. Because Ann Arbor is so amazing, it’s been the setting for movies like No Strings Attached, The Five Year Engagement, and Youth in Revolt. (Plus, Jason Segel looks even more adorable sporting a Michigan hat.)
7. Because people look WAYYY better in maize and blue than they do in scarlett and grey.
8. Because our alumni change lives. Ever heard of Google (Larry Page) or the iPod (Tony Fadell)? What about Madonna, Derek Jeter, Tom Brady, Selma Blair, Lucy Liu, or Michael Phelps ?
9. Because Harvard isn’t the OSU of the East.
10. Because we’re the number one public university in the world!
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