1977: Michigan 14 Ohio State 6

Woody punches the TV camera at 11:17.
Game played on November 9, 1977 in Ann Arbor.
1977 Michigan Wolverines Starting Lineups...
OFFENSE:
Wide Receiver - Richard White
Left Tackle - Mike Kenn
Left Tackle - Jon Giesler
Left Guard - Mark Donahue
Center - Walt Downing
Right Guard - Gerry Szara
Right Guard - Greg Bartnik
Right Guard - John Arbeznik
Right Tackle - John Powers
Right Tackle - Jon Giesler
Tight End - Gene Johnson
Tight End - Mark Schmerge
Quarterback - Rick Leach
Wing Back - Ralph Clayton
Wing Back - Max Richardson
Fullback - Russell Davis
Tailback - Harlan Huckleby
DEFENSE:
Defensive Tackle - Dale Keitz
Defensive Tackle - Chris Godfrey
Middle Guard - Steve Graves
Defensive Tackle - Curtis Greer
Defensive Tackle - Dale Keitz
Defensive Tackle - William Jackson
Defensive Tackle - Chris Godfrey
Outside Linebacker - Dominic Tedesco
Outside Linebacker - John Anderson
Inside Linebacker - Ron Simpkins
Inside Linebacker - Mel Owens
Inside Linebacker - Jerry Meter
WS Cornerback - Mike Jolly
WS Cornerback - Mike Harden
SS Cornerback - Derek Howard
SS Cornerback - Jim Pickens
Wolfman - Dwight Hicks
Wolfman - Derek Howard
Safety - Jim Pickens
Safety - Derek Howard
Safety - Mike Harden

[@69UM24OSU12]

I was a 19-year-old sophomore at Michigan at the time. What a day! OSU actually dominated the game statistically (e.g 20-10 in first downs) but just didn't make the plays in the red zone and had too many turnovers. In the years 1975-81 inclusive, this was the only game won by the home team. OSU won in Ann Arbor in '75, '79, and '81. Michigan won at Columbus in '76, '78, and '80.

[@lloydkline3265]

Wow, really love bo schembechler 1970s Michigan football teams and woody hayes Ohio state football team too

[@nathaniellathy6559]

82 to 85 home team won every time.Watching football as a kid in 70s and early 80s this rivalry contributed to me wondering what the big deal was about home field advantage.

[@ovalvox7888]

I grew up in the 70’s and lived for this rivalry. Words can’t describe how huge of a rivalry it was. Watching Woody lose his mind was always a bonus. He created the biggest rivalry in all of sports with his bad temper.

[@kryer981]

Woody was a perfect storm. The guy lived his whole life in the state of Ohio and was born in the beginning years of the rivalry. He had witnessed Michigan dominate his beloved state for the first four decades of his life and had plenty of rage built up when he took the reigns at Ohio State. His hatred for Michigan did indeed make this the greatest rivalry in all American sports.

[@christianlibertarian5488]

You know, after half a century, I can still feel the tension of this game. But, I have actually learned to appreciate Woody Hayes. Yep, his temper cost him his job eventually, but when he was in his younger days, and when he was not under huge pressure, he was really a great guy. I can see why Ohio State players wanted to play for him. But it sure set the rivalry in flames when he punched that cameraman.

[@loydkline]

Detroit free press used to have cartoons of woody hayes & bo schembecler

[@loydkline]

@kryer981 people in Ohio: hate Michigan 🏈 ;; Michigan & michigan state have a friendly great rivaly in basketball 🏀 &, 🏈 but do not have each other we share detroit new & detroit free press; loser of the game get back page of newspaper

[@christianlibertarian5488]

I had forgotten that Woody punched the cameraman. That tape was played many times on Detroit television stations.

[@LOKISlog7]

The GREAT days at the Big House. Football back then seemed more pure; more about the game,the schools and rivalries. No big business, no BCS. Just a fall Saturday; and 3 hours of pure pleasure. Loved those UM unis- No Nike swoosh or Adidas stripes, or "special" jerseys. And by the look and sound of that crowd; no old alumni sitting on their hands and too disinterested to stand and cheer.

[@otisgreer8429]

I miss these Wolverines.

[@loydkline]

Bo schembecler football

[@conqueror2001]

Man,I miss Keith Jackson!

[@lloydkline3265]

Big ten was not his favorite college football conference

[@lloydkline6946]

Keith Jackson was the greatest at broadcasting College football games

[@kryer981]

@@lloydkline6946 He retired after calling the 2006 Rose Bowl. What a way for a legend like him to go out.

[@loydkline]

@kryer981 Keith Jackson didn't like big ten football; Keith Jackson ❤️ SEC & pac ten football alot better ;

[@loydkline]

❤️ woody Hayes/ Ohio state 🏈 vs Michigan 🏈 & bo schembecler

[@allenwarren6063]

Woody has had me laughing 😆 I’m sure it wasn’t funny to him but a coach that cared so much just makes me love the game...Go blue but Woody I said it before was a great coach

[@lloydkline3265]

Bo schembechler said he was big ten greatest football coach

[@jamesbowen8960]

I'm a lifelong Michigan fan and Woody was one of the greatest coaches ever. He helped a lot of people

[@charleswoodhouse4136]

via Chicago I remember sitting there irate because most of the first quarter wasn't televised because of Sadat

[@DMichiganWol21]

Hail to the Victors!

[@WolverineHistorian]

It's all about flashy trends and money these days. Recruits and current players love the ugly uniforms provided by Nike and Adidas. Fans actually buy them and that inspires more new ugly uniforms to be unveiled for particular games. I hate all of it. We have one of the most iconic uniforms in college football. If it's not broke, don't fix it. And while I agree the old alumni could be louder, I wish the students would actually get to the game on time and not at the start of the 2nd QR.

[@MrTazman1959]

I was there with my brother in law with a Army jacket with pockets full of Buckeye Nuts, was 18, what a day. Was like being plugged into a socket…

[@CArchivist]

"Body Blow" Woody Hayes! I saw this as I watched the game and I knew exactly what had happened as a kid, yet no announcer noticed it, and certainly did not mention it either!

[@merchantsmithimages]

CArchivist Talk about foreshadowing.

[@gdubya326]

Thanks for posting this. As a Buckeyes fan i hope Michigan is on the up and up. If their 2013 recruiting class pans out then that might be the case. You can only expect Ohio State to do the same with Urban Meyer at the helm. Anyways, i enjoy watching older games such as this even though OSU lost.

[@proteegolf]

Great game. Great rivalry!

[@jeffreyflynn5013]

Is that Ara Parseghian with the color commentary? Love hearing these old voices. Some of the other videos with Frank Broyles is great too.

[@sir945]

that is Ara parsiegha working with Keith Jackson

[@lloydkline6946]

❤ old woody hayes ohio state vs bo schembechler Michigan football games

[@phixxxer11]

BOB AND WEAVE CAMERA MAN BOB AND WEAVE.

[@LetsPlayPC]

Couldn't agree more.

[@generationll]

Vintage Woody!

[@lloydkline3265]

Love legendary Ohio state football coach woody hayes and his football teams

[@loydkline]

❤️ woody Hayes lates 1960s/ 1970s 🏈 teams

[@mikeewart8173]

Love Michigan football, love the rivalry, despise the bucknuts!!

[@nathaniellathy6559]

How did Ohio State 😳lose this game? Michigan wondered same thing in 72 74 and 75

[@viachicago]

I'm pretty sure the first few minutes of ABC's telecast were preempted by coverage of Sadat's arrival in Jerusalem to speak before the Israeli parliament.

[@lloydkline1518]

❤ 1970s big ten football

[@shagreen8579]

I remember in Jacksonville Fl..the Gator Bowl Woody punched that Clemson player for intercepting the ball..Woody was a rough character

[@mikeewart8173]

That was his last game, you can't put your hands on anyone...Woody was a clown!

[@debbiehenson1096]

OSU did accept the invatation to the Sugar Bowl and get slaughtered by Alabama.

[@loydkline]

Alabama & bear Bryant

[@LetsPlayPC]

OSU pretty much dominated and lost because they couldn't punch it into the end zone.

[@tommytimp]

Woody sure could punch a cameramen though.

[@Jiltedin2007]

Woody Hayes starting to lose his temper at 11:00. Lol

[@scootdaws25]

Old Woody! Beating up a cameraman and a few years later beating up an opposing player.

[@dsc5754]

11:00 Woody trying to be a boxer 😁 he was trying to get Ali to go for a celeb boxing match 💯🏈🥊

[@Knightmessenger]

Am I the only one who noticed at 8:45 Rick Leach may have touched his knee before getting in the end zone at what would turn out to be the game winning score? No doubt if it happened today, the play would have been reviewed. Did this reair include any replay angles?

[@MrTazman1959]

Ball was over line.

[@nathaniellathy6559]

This Ohio State team underachieved. 😳 Ushered in a down Era for the Buckeyes.They didn't get turn it around until 1993

[@loydkline]

❤️ bo schembecler era of 🔨 hammer Ohio state football

[@Dre3773]

Historian, are there any past Alabama vs Michigan videos that you have? Dave in Florida

[@WolverineHistorian]

Mailed to your inbox.

[@lloydkline1518]

Can you get the 1978 Michigan state vs Michigan football game???

[@Jiltedin2007]

Does anyone remember the following year when Ohio State played Clemson in a Bowl Game and Woody Hayes slugged A Clemson Player for making A Key Interception that won Clemson the Bowl Game?

[@WalterWhiteFootballSharing]

Everybody remembers that; including even casual fans of SEC and PAC-12, anybody who has watched HBO doc on the rivalry, EVERYBODY who knows the name Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler. Whether you hate or love Buckeyes or just totally indifferent; the ignominious end of the 10 Year War; a loved/hated coach losing his shit completely is a story for the ages. No other school has that kind of story; but you better believe Alabama would love Bear Bryant even more if the Bear ended his career punching an opposing player. Hell either coach could have ended his career with a nervous breakdown; like taking a shit on the 50 yard line on National TV cause he's not leaving the sideline; and still be a God. That's just how it is; Joe Paterno isn't hated by Penn State for shielding a boy rapist for God's sake. Not even molesting boys; nah; straight ass rape. You tell anybody but Cops about that shit you're a totally fucked individual who should be universally reviled.

[@robotunes]

@@WalterWhiteFootballSharing said " you better believe Alabama would love Bear Bryant even more if the Bear ended his career punching an opposing player." Nah, as a Bama alum who went to games when the Bear was coaching, everybody would have been completely shocked if he'd done anything close to this. By the end, he had mellowed. He was always preaching, "Win with class." Google Bear Bryant quotes if you don't believe me. After winning his last game, he was asked what he planned to do in retirement. His answer? "Probably croak within a week." 4 weeks later he died of a heart attack. Bear Bryant did his fighting on the field. As a matter of fact, 6 weeks after this Michigan-Ohio State game, Alabama kicked Ohio State's ass 35-6 in the Sugar Bowl in Woody and the Bear's only meeting. The very next year, Woody wrote his epitaph by punching a Clemson player while the Bear won the first of back-to-back championships (his 5th and 6th). We couldn't love the Bear more because he was a winner right to the end: "I ain't nothing but a winner" is another quote you could look up.

[@willowbrook2717]

Do I remember? Watched it live. Couldn't believe my eyes. It was gold.

[@Jiltedin2007]

@@robotunes And Bear Bryant would’ve went through ‘78 and ‘79 splitting Back to Back National Championships with USC had the Trojans not have tied Stanford during the season. The USC Trojans was ranked #1 overall before the 1979 Season and has also barely escaped Louisiana State’s Death Valley with a win before they began their conference play. Oh, if “Ifs and Buts” were candies and nuts.

[@paulsonj72]

Is there as full ABC broadcast of this game out there? I ask because on this Saturday there was a major event in the world that resulted in ABC breaking away from(or not showing the start of the game) and that was Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israel Prime Minister Menacham Begin meeting. This w as the 1 st time an Arab abd Isralei president had met so that it was why it was big news and it eventual led to the 1979 peace treaty.

[@WalterWhiteFootballSharing]

And led directly to Sadat's assassination. I was like 4; that's what I REMEMBER; my introduction to World Events interrupting Teevee is horrifying shit. Reagan getting shot; surviving, and Sadat getting sprayed by soldiers during a military parade. The worst was Throughout the 80's as I watched Cartoons Saturday morning; NEWS FLASH; another US JET has been taken hostage; another American taken hostage in Lebanon, etc. Kept happening, kept getting updates interrupting bugs bunny; must have been a joke to smuggle guns on a plane. People who lived through it have the worst memories of the 80's; as if it's this Golden Age when America's Enemies cowered in fear... really? Cause kids with an IQ high enough to understand News Flashes were kinda scared. It was best to be dumb and change channel, Blah blah, body of hostage found, blah blah. As far as our enemies.... 250 marines dead in a single car bomb sound like fear? Our response? 'Redeploy offshore'. Yeah; that's some tough Reagan. Man if that happened in the 90's or the 2010's a stupid intervention that ended in a single bomb it would be impeachment proceedings.

[@wpollock1]

I love Woody, but the tantrum with the sideline markers and then this punch to the camera man should have caused OSU to discipline him. But no, they let him continue and then the Clemson player incident happened. Never should have gotten that far if they would have given him some games off in the 1978 season.

[@timtebowsleftarm5368]

12:07 Today, Woody Hayes would be fired for that.

[@WT-Sherman]

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[@dsc5754]

I like how in these days, passing 50 times a game wasn't a priority.

[@loydkline]

❤️ wishbone offense & I formation; etc etc football players are too big & strong for that today;; schedule too long for running 🏃‍♂️ the 🏈

[@loydkline]

❤️ 1970s college football

[@user-iv9er3nr6z]

❤wishbone offense& i formation offense 1970s

[@scrubs9998]

scoring is part of the game can't score can't win. Number of yards don;t count.

[@pauldavis22]

scrubs9998 Ohhhh!!!! check out the big brain on scrubs!!!!!

[@nathaniellathy6559]

Buckeyes went 76 to 78 not scoring TD against Michigan.Woody said in Press Conference after 78 loss about TD drought Woody said 😴 "it makes us feel great." 😆🤣😂😹