Where do you most often watch OSU football?

24 January 2013
41 Comments

At the 'Shoe

13% (204 votes)

The tailgate

1% (15 votes)

Sports bar

6% (99 votes)

On the couch

78% (1242 votes)

At work

0% (6 votes)

Other

2% (33 votes)

Total votes: 1599

Comments

BuckeyeinSavannah on 24 Jan 2013 - 8:34am #

I would love to be at the Shoe, but I live 700 miles away. Anyone want to fly me up for a game?

buckeyefanatic on 24 Jan 2013 - 8:44am #

Ditto. I am about 1100 miles in Dallas. I take my 7 year old up for a game once a year but otherwise, I am on the couch.

I have learned in my old age that I prefer to sit in the darkness of my room and growl and yell and pig out on my gameday menu more than anything else, aside from the trip and dropping a couple grand. I used to go to watching parties but I just prefer the media room and my front row seat.

cplunk on 24 Jan 2013 - 9:07am #

I am free to yell, scream and jump around as needed when at home, plus the beer is cheaper and the everything I like is always on the menu.

I make it to the Shoe once a year (even though I live outside DC).

Only time I watch in a bar is when I have a bet with a fan of the other team. For some reason I like to watch those games with the other fan at Buffalo Wild Wings near my place. I guess it feels like neutral ground.

Doc on 24 Jan 2013 - 9:16am #

At the Shoe, but if the ticket prices and Buckeye Club membership fees increase drastically it'll be on the couch.

Buckeye_in_SEC_... on 24 Jan 2013 - 9:45am #

I've been to The Shoe twice and if ticket prices go up, I might not go back.

I have looked into going to the B1G Title game tho. Might be the only trip I make each year.

Dr. House on 24 Jan 2013 - 1:43pm #

having been to the first big ten game it was really good i'd highly suggest going to it. the fan fest before hand was pretty entertaining. i'm sure once ohio state get there i'll drop the cash to go again.

Pam on 24 Jan 2013 - 10:06am #

I go to the 'Shoe once a year. I make a whole weekend of it with old HS/College buddies. Sort of a mini reunion. It is the one thing I look forward to the most all year. If I am not on the couch, I go to Fox & Hound and watch games with the NJ Buckeyes alumni club. We had a good crowd for the TTUN game this year. We link arms and sing "Carmen Ohio" after the game. I have been known to cry.

buckeyedude on 24 Jan 2013 - 12:48pm #

There's no crying in football, Pam! ;)

"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license."

Pam on 24 Jan 2013 - 2:00pm #

Tell me you don't well up when TBDBITL does Script Ohio?

Doc on 24 Jan 2013 - 2:44pm #

^^^^No shit!^^^^

buckeyefanatic on 24 Jan 2013 - 3:42pm #

Every skull session I go to, I do.

BME_Buckeye on 25 Jan 2013 - 12:13am #

You're not the only who emotions get stirred up watching Script Ohio. I shed tears of joy too...

Ohio State's band SLAUGHTERED Michigan's band. If this were a football game, it would have been Florida State vs. Savannah State. - SB Nation following OSU vs. UM 2012

Ohioste on 24 Jan 2013 - 10:40am #

There is no experience better than being at the Shoe. Being with 105,000 people who, for the most part, are about as crazy as I am for the games.

With that said, however, the majority of the games are watched from my couch. This year, I made it to more than in the past and was able to go to Miami(OH), Nebraska and Illinios.

I've unfortunately never made it to a TTUN game, but is one of my goals. In my younger days, I did some traveling to watch the team because when the cost of fuel was split with 3 friends, the cost was much cheaper than trying to buy tickets to Shoe and drive 15 miles.

If I had the choice, I would attend every game in person because no matter how loud the surround sound goes, it just doesn't do the Shoe justice.

dean7647 on 24 Jan 2013 - 10:44am #

If you're going to risk watching the game a sports bar, you run the risk of not having the game sound, or the sound up loud enough. Depending on where you are, the odds of that happening are slimmer and slimmer. As much as I can't stand a few of the crews they have broadcasting games these days, much of the necessary information (i.e. injury reports, referee explainations, etc.) can't really be understood without the audio. Thankfully 11W posts the game watch sites, which I've been fortunate enough to experience a couple of them during my autumn travels. Those have been a great atmosphere, but watching the game at home is always a safe bet.

TheBadOwl on 24 Jan 2013 - 11:24am #

Shoe for every home game (student tix) and couch for away games.

I wouldn't cheer for Michigan if they were playing the Taliban.

thatlillefty on 24 Jan 2013 - 11:36am #

I'll come back home every other year and go the 'Shoe with my dad. Othersie, I'm DVR'ing the game and watching from my couch. It's nice to rewind and watch certain plays 2X, then fast-forward through commercials.

Tengauge on 24 Jan 2013 - 12:33pm #

Can't travel that much anymore (way too much metal parts) get hassled in airports and driving more than 4 hours just gets downright painful. I love my couch with the TV tables full of food/snacks and the cooler with a cushion on top to rest my feet. Great way to watch the Buckeyes.

RBuck Mod on 24 Jan 2013 - 4:35pm #

I feel for ya Tengauge. I thought I might be the only 'bionic' person on the site.

Just plug me into the sun.

"It's just another case of there you are". ~ Doc (1918-2012)

Buckeye in Illi... on 24 Jan 2013 - 12:40pm #

Stadium, especially at the Shoe, is always better in my opinion. But living in Illinois prevents my attendance. I will be at the Illinois - OSU game in Champaign though.

Couch or bar are equals to me, depending on the game, people I'm with. (Also two TVs in my living > one TV in my living room).

35 hours to Pasadena! Go Bucks!

buckeyedude on 24 Jan 2013 - 12:46pm #

Or the La-Z-Boy. I'll tell you one thing though, if they raise ticket prices, I won't be going to any home games anytime soon, if ever. I'll go see the Buckeyes play @ NWestern, Indiana, MSU, etc., where tickets are available and much cheaper.

"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license."

Denny on 24 Jan 2013 - 1:22pm #

Sprots Barz: the worst places to watch a game. Chill out with your Bud Light Lime, bros.

Taquitos.

RBuck Mod on 24 Jan 2013 - 4:36pm #

Bud Light Lime is my morning citrus drink.

"It's just another case of there you are". ~ Doc (1918-2012)

hodge on 24 Jan 2013 - 5:13pm #

Micheladas are my citrusy poison of choice: take any good pilsner (I prefer Bohemia), add a solid amount of tequila, some lime juice, and salt (smoked sea salt if you've got it), and you're left with a cocktail that will kick Bud Light Lime's ass any day of the week.

BrewstersMillions on 24 Jan 2013 - 5:32pm #

Water with ice in it kicks Bud Light Anything's ass any day of the week.

4-6 seconds from point A to point B and when you get to point B, be pissed off

hodge on 24 Jan 2013 - 5:41pm #

Agreed. Though I will admit that the artificial lime actually makes Bud Light tolerable.

BrewstersMillions on 24 Jan 2013 - 5:48pm #

I guess. The same way bacon would make dog food taste better.

Grant it, I'm a Coors guy when I'm buying in bulk\on a budget so I'm not always particular about beer selection. Of the macros I'm a silver bullet guy. By no means am I saying its "Good Beer" but....man Bud Light is just piss.

4-6 seconds from point A to point B and when you get to point B, be pissed off

hodge on 24 Jan 2013 - 6:03pm #

I can't do any macros, but my hipster ass tolerates PBR more than most. Honestly, Trader Joe's super-cheap Simpler Times Pilsner is a pretty solid brew. It's a slight bit metallic, but for $3.25-3.50 a sixer, it's more than worth a try.

BrewstersMillions on 24 Jan 2013 - 6:13pm #

Hmmmm. I'll have to give it a look. I'm really not much of a beer snob, as it were. I enjoy most brews for what they are-for example if Keystone light is all that's available to me (and I'm 30 so I should never be anywhere that just serves the stones) I won't complain. I just despise any of the Bud products. Coors is the go to move, Sam Adams Boston and Oktoberfest are my usual football game plays. Post game beverage is always the Bulleit Manhattan. I got some Wild Turkey 81 Rye this go around and its a pretty solid spirit. Can't go wrong either way.

4-6 seconds from point A to point B and when you get to point B, be pissed off

DaytonBuckeye4life on 24 Jan 2013 - 1:43pm #

I live in Dayton which is only an hour away me and three of my friends pick one game a year and we load up in my RV and go up to the shoe its a blast the rest of the games I yell from my couch or my friends couch. Plus we get away from our wives.

tennbuckeye19 on 24 Jan 2013 - 4:54pm #

I have been going to at least one game in Columbus every year since moving out of state after graduating. Other than that, I watch the games from the couch in our den by myself. My emotions are all over the place and I go from cheering and jumping around to shouting at the refs, coaches, and players through my tv. My wife thinks I'm ridiculous, which I am, and I tend to scare my kids (ages 3 & 6); so it's best if I just watch alone.

Jugdish on 24 Jan 2013 - 5:01pm #

Sadly, I watch them by myself in my lounge chair. My wife is very careful what she says because I am so hyped I might go off into a tangent.

I miss the days that my son and I would go to the games or watch them at home together. Those were fun and memorable days. Now that he is grown and has his family and job, we can never get the time to spend together. Since I have been reading everything on 11W, he is asking what is the latest with Ohio State. So at least I can keep him filled in on what the latest news is.

cajunbuckeye on 24 Jan 2013 - 7:00pm #

Giving a shout out to all the Buckeye faithful that gather every football saturday at the Mid City Yacht Club. The only place to watch tOSU in New Orleans. O-H.......

An angry fan...rooting for an angry team...led by angry coaches

Kaceybrown on 24 Jan 2013 - 11:12pm #

I O!!!

TBDBITL0509 on 24 Jan 2013 - 7:28pm #

I moved 1,200 miles away from Cbus this fall, so I was longing for a little Buckeye camaraderie - normally I'd be at the Shoe or a friend's house. Croc's in Denver has treated me very well. Great alumni base here!

sb97 on 24 Jan 2013 - 10:10pm #

<----Out of stater: I watch with the loal alumni club at a sports bar.

M Man on 24 Jan 2013 - 10:25pm #

Big House!

Kaceybrown on 24 Jan 2013 - 10:46pm #

"Columbus South" a BWW in orlando florida on international drive. Nothing can compare to the shoe but its the best we have down here for sure.

Statutoryglory on 24 Jan 2013 - 10:51pm #

The poll results clearly illustrate that people need workplace environments that are more conducive to watching Buckeye games.

BME_Buckeye on 25 Jan 2013 - 12:28am #

I prefer to watch games on the coach but every year I make it a goal to go to an away game. While the ticket prices are going up making home games hard to go to, there is nothing like basking in the hate of Wisconsin, Iowa and so forth fans. Also, its nothing like have part of home on the road when you see all the OSU fans who traveled with you. Sign me up for my annual road game with my friends. California and Northwestern here we come.

Ohio State's band SLAUGHTERED Michigan's band. If this were a football game, it would have been Florida State vs. Savannah State. - SB Nation following OSU vs. UM 2012

cjkanski on 25 Jan 2013 - 2:37am #

Since I live West of Seattle weekend trips to the Shoe are hard to manage. That being said I prefer to watch and then dissect the games from the couch with the all powerful DVR. I am looking forward to the Cal. game, I'll be there & hoping to get my dad out there as well!