US EditionOhio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel puts his iconic red sweater-vest on the line ahead of Michigan showdown
Lt. Governors Jim Tressel and Garlin Gilchrist II bet sweater vests and social media photos on the outcome of the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry game.
- On Friday, Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel agreed to wear a Michigan sweater vest if the Wolverines win Saturday, and Gilchrist pledged to wear an Ohio State vest, said Gilchrist.
- Framing the wager as part of rivalry lore, Tressel called The Game `one of the greatest traditions in all of sports,` and put his red sweater-vest at stake on Friday.
- Rankings and records matter: Ohio State Buckeyes enter undefeated 11-0, with a noon kickoff on Saturday at Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, where Michigan Wolverines have had recent success.
- Separately, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer placed a bet on locally made potato chips, and Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II said, `As a proud alum, I cannot wait to cheer on our Wolverines during The Game`.
- The exchanges highlight that public engagement and wagers among officials showcase the rivalry's broad appeal, with Garlin Gilchrist II expecting Michigan to extend its recent winning streak in The Game.
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Jim Tressel makes bet with Michigan lieutenant governor ahead of OSU-Michigan game
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel has entered into a bet with Michigan's lieutenant governor ahead of the annual college football rivalry game between Ohio State and Michigan this weekend.
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel puts his iconic red sweater-vest on the line ahead of Michigan showdown
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel is known for the red sweater-vest he wore on the sidelines while leading the Ohio State football team. But he'll be feeling blue if the Buckeyes lose Saturday to Michigan. Tressel has agreed to wear…
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel puts his iconic red sweater-vest on the line ahead of Michigan showdown
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel is known for the red sweater-vest he wore on the sidelines while leading the Ohio State football team. But he'll be feeling blue if the Buckeyes lose Saturday to Michigan. Tressel has agreed to wear…
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel puts his iconic red sweater-vest on the line ahead of Michigan showdown
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel is known for the red sweater-vest he wore on the sidelines while leading the Ohio State football team. But he'll be feeling blue if the Buckeyes lose Saturday to Michigan. Tressel has agreed to wear…
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel puts his iconic red sweater-vest on the line ahead of Michigan showdown
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel is known for the red sweater-vest he wore on the sidelines while leading the Ohio State football team. But he'll be feeling blue if the Buckeyes lose Saturday to Michigan. Tressel has agreed to wear…
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