Is everybody in? The ceremony is about to begin...

Here we go.

Open thread protocols (no trolls, zero tolerance for blatant asshattery) and the usual guidelines are in effect, and voting is on...

"Note- A kind reminder to you participants in today's Buckeyes open threads:
we're allowing voting today as a tool- not a weapon- to help us monitor,
 self-govern, and self-police commentary during the game. We know that
passions run high at times; we make allowance for that. But ad hominem
attacks, vulgar and/or obscene comments directed against either the team
 or fellow commentators are disheartening and unacceptable. Please help
us by being your own editor, lest someone do it for you.

An additional kind reminder to refrain from new forum posts until after the
 game (they'll be insta-nuked otherwise) - and that if you do offer up,
be detailed and lead the discussion. We'll take a well constructed post
full of criticism over the bullshit 'M...igan Sux' link and run. 
Thank you in advance." 

Programming fine print - in the event the current game thread goes thick, voting may be turned off to help alleviate site load - but still expect respect towards others (stay cool, you may miss something). 

 If the comments run long, an additional quarter thread (ex. 1st Quarter, Part II) will be opened up to minimize scroll stress. 

Enjoy the evening, have a great game all - go Buckeyes.