Michigan Unveils “The Game” Necklace To Commemorate Last Year’s Win Over Ohio State

When Ohio State beats Michigan in soccer, the gamers and coaches obtain a gold pants allure that options their initials, 12 months and rating of the sport.

The custom dates again to 1934, when then-head coach Francis Schmidt stated the Wolverines put their pants on one leg at a time, similar to the Buckeyes. He then grew to become the primary coach at school historical past to complete his tenure with a successful document towards their rivals to the north.

Quick ahead nearly 90 years, and Michigan has now began an identical custom by presenting the staff with a commemorative necklace for beating Ohio State final November. It was the Wolverines’ first win within the collection in 10 years.

The pendant, which comes on a silver chain, includes a front-facing soccer helmet with “Workforce 142” within the visor and a helmet decal with “The Recreation” and the No. 975 under that, representing the variety of victories in program historical past following the win.

The again consists of the Buckeyes’ Block “O” with three maize claw marks by way of it and the rating of the sport – 42-27 – above that, mimicking the scoreboard at The Large Home.

With the win over Ohio State, Michigan clinched the Large Ten East Division title and a spot within the Large Ten Championship Recreation. The Wolverines then beat Iowa to win their first convention title since 2004 and attain the Faculty Soccer Playoff, the place they misplaced to eventual nationwide champion Georgia within the Orange Bowl.

The Buckeyes, in the meantime, had their streak of 4 straight Large Ten titles and eight consecutive victories towards their rivals snapped that afternoon. They’ll look to get again within the win column when the 2 groups meet in Columbus on Nov. 26.

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