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Boren a Buckeye? GOOD!

Justin Boren has officially transferred to Ohio State. And I couldn’t be happier.

He has to foot the bill for the next three seasons to attend Ohio State, including sit out a year. And I couldn’t be happier.

Michigan was not going to offer his brother Zach, a fullback who does not fit the spread offense, a scholarship. Does the university owe him one? Absolutely not. Other than Ohio State, who recently offered Zach a scholarship (which he’ll take), the other schools offering are MAC schools like Kent State, Akron, Miami (Ohio), and Toledo, with Cincinnati getting into the mix. Not exactly “highly sought” in my opinion.

What exactly is Boren’s definition of family values? Stomp your feet, cry, then quit when you don’t get your way? Any Buckeye fan who thinks this is a coup will think again when he quits on you. Not exactly the the player you’d want to make history. He is the first player since World War II to transfer to OSU from UM and could be the only player ever. There have been two after the war to leave for Michigan, but this may be the only time anyone has went South (and in more ways than one). While the shine should remain as he sits this season, there will come a time when the bullets will again fly.

And I couldn’t be happier. He will be on the line that protects  Tyrelle Pryor. It is going to be paramount that Pryor uses his mobility because he will have a quitter at guard. And you have to believe that there is a little immaturity built into this decision. His father played at Michigan, so I refuse to believe that he is entirely 100% behind the move, especially footing the bill, successful business or not. This is simply the only way he could “stick it” to Michigan and garner sympathy from those around him.

What we can’t wait for as Michigan fans is the first game we face the Buckeyes with him on the line because win or lose, the Wolverine defensive line will be supremely motivated to create havoc right through his hole and live in the OSU backfield all day.

Although he will continue living off the lineman around him making him better than he is, this is really a blessing in disguise. You’re welcome to him coach Tressel, make sure you keep a pacifier on hand. It will be interesting to see how the Buckeye fans spin this situation as one of their continued dominance over Michigan. But Boren is their problem now.

And I couldn’t be happier.

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