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Since 1897, the universities of Michigan and Ohio State have faced off in what has become the most hotly contested rivalry in college football, if not all American sport. This HBO Sports documentary takes a look at the origins of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, as well as how the contest evolved through the decades into the all-encompassing rivalry it has become today. No matter what the ranking, the football programs at these two schools gear up every year with a common goal: to beat their archrival on the third weekend in November, and gain bragging rights for a year. The Rivalry: Michigan vs. Ohio State arrives just in time for the 2008 showdown!
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
HBO out did themselves with this program! No matter if you are a die hard Michigan or Ohio State fan, you will appreciate the rich history and humor this program offers. For those of us who knew Bo and Woody, it will bring a few tears to your eyes too. An excellent compilation of the rivalry between two of America's greatest college teams ever!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
I have watched several "Ohio State - Michigan Rivalry" DVDs....and this is far and away the best one. HBO really did thier homework, produced it superbly, and captured the emotion and devotion of athletes, coaches and fans involved in this rivalry.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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There's a lot of history here that even us grads didn't know. The video is well done and provides a fair assessment to both sides.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
HBO did their homework and respected both Universities, coaches and players! It hugs your soul and brings a tear or two. I was apart of the "Ten Year War" of Bo and Woody and I was very impressed with all the facts presented. Life goes on, but no one will never have the effect that Bo and Woody had on the players or the fans. GO BLUE!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Lisa W
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If you're from Ohio (or that other state) you'll love this. Great history of the rivalry. You won't be disappointed.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Geo
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Ohio State-Michigan. Michigan-Ohio State. No matter how you arrange the names, it's good old fashion hate and contempt. HBO knocked this one out of the park with a tremendous documentary on what is arguably the best rivalry in sport. Apologies to Yankee and Red Sox fans. The intensity of these two proud state universities is well chronicled and presented in a first class production. A definite must for college football fans across the country. It goes without saying a must for all Buckeyes and Wolverines. Or, is that Wolverines and Buckeyes?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Sledge
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As a huge Michigan fan, this was a must buy for me. I have to say HBO really did a great job putting this together. There were a number of things I learned about the rivalry that I didn't know before. There were a few issues I had, though. First, the video was short. It barely reached the hour mark. I realize that it was a "Made-For-TV" documentary, but considering the Fab Five documentary was in depth and informative, I was expecting more. Second, it was made in 2008. I was expecting there to be more of Jim Tressel, Lloyd Carr (there wasn't anything with Carr in the video) and the (then) current Ohio St-Mich rivalry. Third, I think they could've went further with the rivalry. In my opinion, and lots of other people's minds, it's the biggest rivalry in all of sports. I thought it should've been treated like that.
Still, it was a very enjoyable watch and for what it is, it gets the point across.
Still, it was a very enjoyable watch and for what it is, it gets the point across.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Zorba
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You get to see this DVD right before any Buckeye game and get pumped up and choked up! If you are a true Buckeye fan, this is a must!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
so glad i found this!
Ive been wanting a copy of this dvd for a while. Glad I was able to find it. Arrived fairly quickly too! Go Blue :)
Published 1 month ago by Mmr7
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top notch from HBO
This was done with such emotion and kept neutral that its enjoyable for everyone. It is very informative (going back to Fielding Yost, Chic Harley, Tom Harmon) and has so much to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ian Lakeland
2.0 out of 5 stars
Poor quality
This DVD was sent and the audio worked fine, but the picture began to cut out immediately. The screen would just cut to black while the audio was still working. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Teedubbyyaa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Michigan vs Ohio State
Great if you are a Michigan or Ohio State fan! We loved it and are sharing the DVD with friends and family.
Published 5 months ago by School Marm
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT movie if your a fan!
love the story this movie tells! It is such a great football movie...especialy if you come from the area that loves the rivalry!
Published 7 months ago by hockeymom7910
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great video
Rivalary from both points of view. History of rivalry from beginning to time of production. Must buy for college football enthusiasts.
Published 14 months ago by oc13
5.0 out of 5 stars
go blue!
this is awesome to watch in a room full of mich and osu fans. the end made me cry thats how great it was
and then we killed each other.... Read more
and then we killed each other.... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Adam Bentley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greatest Colllege Football Rivalry!
After watching this DVD, there is little doubt that the OSU vs Michigan football game is the greatest rivalry in college football. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Janakay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can't wait until it's really a rivalry again
Has the highest production values of any of the documentaries on The Game. Very fair treatment of the history of the two teams and each fan base. Read more
Published on February 5, 2011 by Cal Varnsen
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good
I had seen this "documentary" before on HBO, and had wanted to own it, being a loyal Ohio State fan. A friend of mine is a Michigan fan, so I bought it for him. Read more
Published on December 17, 2010 by Dennis L. McKeen
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