Yes. 100%.
The Indiana Hoosiers defeated an University of Ohio State.
There is this narrative circulating amongst anOSU fans that, "IU didn't win; we lost."
This is commonly followed up by, "Should we meet again, it won't be the same."
No, it probably won't. Here's one big way it will be different:
IU will likely have Omar Cooper back at WR. He was hurt and didn't play in the B1G Championship game. That's kind of a big deal.
But even setting that aside, I'd be curious to know how, specifically, things will really be different. IU dominated nearly every statistical category, and, more importantly, made big plays when the moment commended them. Clutch, if you will. When it was "put up or shut up" time, IU put up.
So really, I just needed to say this as clear as I can: IU defeated OSU. OSU lost, too, if that makes you feel better.
But using, "We lost, they didn't win," also implies that a choice was made: OSU chose to let IU win, and, if given the chance, they would not choose to let IU win again. And that's where the logic train derails.
Eat shit, Buckeyes. Worry about your next game.
GO HOOSIERS!! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!
