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Buckeye Sells
Pants
Actual OSU
Player parted with this "prized" tradition
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2003
As reported
by
Rusty Miller in the Detroit News, it
appears as though one of the Buckeyes sold
their cherished pants charm.
This unique
piece of jewelry is awarded to Ohio State
football players if they beat Michigan.
This one was from 2002. It has the
score of the game and the player's
initials (M.C.?). The item was sold
on eBay, reportedly for around $1000.
I wonder which player sold his charm?
("Some people call him Maurriiiice").
Hmm. Here is the entire eBay
listing:
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These are the coveted Gold Pants Charm that Ohio State Football
players and coaches receive after each defeat of Michigan. This 2002
pair was awarded to a current player after last years win over
Michigan in November of 2002 (14-9) at Ohio Stadium. The game that
vaulted Ohio State to the Fiesta Bowl and eventually a National
Title. It all started in 1934. The game against the University of
Michigan in 1934 placed new coach Francis Schmidt into the hearts of
Buckeye fans everywhere. Ohio State won the game 34-0, its largest
margin of victory in the series to that point. Coach Schmidt changed
Buckeye lore forever when, before the season, he was asked about
beating Michigan. Schmidt commented that he didn’t see the problem.
After all, the University of Michigan football players put their
pants on one leg at a time same as everybody else. This comment
created the Gold Pants Club, a group of businessmen who award a
miniature gold football pants charm to all players who participate
in a win over the Wolverines. The charms are engraved with each
player’s initials, the date of the game, and the final score. Please
check out my other auctions as well. I reserve the right to cancel
any bidders without positive feedback. I accept PayPal, Money
Orders, and Cashiers Checks. ***These pants were issued to a current
OSU Football player. Out of respect, I can only reveal the initials
and identity to the winning bidder.***
*****For
those who seem to be uneducated on the
matter*****
(There's no violation in selling
awards (Gold Pants, Rings, etc.) for
current players as long as they receive no
more than fair market value-NCAA Bylaw 16)
**I am NOT an OSU
player and DID NOT pay more than fair market value for item**
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