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My dad was at this game, so he's been abl...
(Note: there is a slight audio/video sync problem in this video. The discrepancy is about a second, so it's not that bad.)
My dad was at this game, so he's been able to relate some of it to me. Any Buckeye interested in, but unaware of, what this game meant to the 1979 season should watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBSCg5...
Simply put, this game and drive in particular catapulted the Buckeyes barnstorming through the Big Ten, beating Michigan in Ann Arbor and making it to the Rose Bowl where a last second loss to USC cost the Buckeyes the national title. To this day, I still carry a grudge against Charles White for it, even though I wasn't alive for this. I admit: I carry weird grudges.
I know Buckeyes either don't know who he is or have tried to forget him, but there is no denying how amazing Art Schlichter was in scarlet and gray. His legal problems notwithstanding, I think he's arguably the best QB Ohio State has ever had.
And, yes, that is Mike Guess (defensive back for Ohio State, who picked off the pass) trying to do his best Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson impersonation.
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I was 7 years old when this game was played, and I remember it was the game that got me really excited about the Buckeyes. I followed them closely for the rest of the year, through the dramatic blocked punt against Michigan and the heart-wrenching 17-16 loss to USC. Damn you, Charles White! We were THIS close to a national championship that year! Loved Schlichter!
What a tragic story is that of Art Schlicter. Serious talent utterly wasted. Look at the touch on the ball in the touchdown throw. He has lost everything dear. I can't imagine the dark cloud he must live under. Art, if you read this, Jesus loves you (and will forgive you).
I saw Schlichter play in High School, too. Believe it or not, I think that his passing skills actually deteriorated some at tOSU. It's a shame that he didn't have his head screwed on straight.He could have been an NFL star, but he threw it away with his gambling.
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