Football season is upon us—so we figured it was the appropriate time to set the record straight. The following are 11 (of many) reasons why Ohio is undeniably better than Michigan—on oh, so many levels.
- It’s not hard to figure out that seven Heismans is greater than three.
Steve Grant/Flickr
- Ohio State has “The Best Damn Band In The Land” and Michigan has, well, a band.
Jim/Flickr
- Michigan hasn’t won a non-split, claimed national championship since who freaking knows when.
Craig Cochrane/Flickr
- We’re united (no matter where we go) and we speak a common language here in the Buckeye State—but if you were to yell out “M-I” in Michigan you’d get, well, nothing. Absolutely nothing.
Flickr mjurn/Flickr
- The state of Ohio is shaped like a heart, (not sure what kind of toilets you’re using to make you think Ohio is toilet-shaped)—and Michigan is shaped like a mitten?
Cranky Pressman/Flickr
- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trumps Hitsville U.S.A any day.
Erik Drost/Flickr
- Also, we’re home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (What are you home to, Michigan?)
marada/Flickr
- We’re original with our food…and Michigan just kind of follows the crowd.
Scott Beale/Flickr
- The state of Michigan has universities—and the state of Ohio has some of the best colleges and universities in the nation.
Adrian MB/Flickr
- We’re also home to some of the bravest, brightest and most innovative individuals in the history of America, and Michigan is home to, well, individuals.
Recuerdos de Pandora/Flickr
- Ohio is just downright prettier than Michigan.
Mike/Flickr (Pictured: Marietta farmland)
Tim Evanson/Flickr (Pictured: Brandywine Falls at Cuyahoga Valley National Park)
Dave Crim/Flickr (Pictured: Cincinnati skyline and the John Roebling Suspension Bridge)
Tabitha Kaylee Hawk/Flickr (Pictured: Old Man’s Cave at Hocking Hills State Park)
Benjamin Lehman/Flickr (Pictured: Downtown Canton)
O-H! (You know what to do…)
Steve Grant/Flickr
Jim/Flickr
Craig Cochrane/Flickr
Flickr mjurn/Flickr
Cranky Pressman/Flickr
Erik Drost/Flickr
marada/Flickr
Scott Beale/Flickr
Adrian MB/Flickr
Recuerdos de Pandora/Flickr
Mike/Flickr
(Pictured: Marietta farmland)
Tim Evanson/Flickr
(Pictured: Brandywine Falls at Cuyahoga Valley National Park)
Dave Crim/Flickr
(Pictured: Cincinnati skyline and the John Roebling Suspension Bridge)
Tabitha Kaylee Hawk/Flickr
(Pictured: Old Man’s Cave at Hocking Hills State Park)
Benjamin Lehman/Flickr
(Pictured: Downtown Canton)
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