Pregame - Ohio State vs. Michigan (Nov. 24, 2018)

[@Yeeric]

The most savage taunt all year is when our band does a better job with the M than Michigan's band.

[@godpapastalin1807]

Is say the two bands are equally as good

[@austinsmith3730]

And they booed when they made it lol

[@mannyellis7136]

Is it bad that we do it better then ttun band

[@Willybush]

@@austinsmith3730 that’s buckeye fans for ya

[@WashedUFCfan69]

@@godpapastalin1807 not even close

[@a.j.petrarca2268]

I love how crisp the ramp entrance was while the majority of the Michigan band was still standing there. You know this performance hits different with the history between our 2 teams/schools/states

[@EDC98]

I love everything that the OSUMB does for their pregame (it truly never gets old) but my absolute favorite thing that they do is right after they finish marching down the field while performing "Buckeye Battle Cry," they turn around and also play the opposing school's fight song (and make their logo on the field). Call it whatever you want to, but I think it's the band's way of saying, "hey opposing team's marching band, we hate your football team and we're gonna kick your butt today, but we recognize YOU our fellow musicians, so here's a little shout-out!" IDK, that's what I always thought it meant. Either way, it's classy as hell and I commend the OSUMB for doing that for every visiting school. They're not only the best damn band in the land, they also seem to be one of the most respectful 🙂 You stay classy Ohio State 👍😎

[@ethanafflick1980]

i’ve always liked how they respected the opposing team by displaying their logo; especially for michigan.

[@lindaellis2265]

Ethan Afflick , that’s what is known as class. I may be a Michigan fan, but I love Script Ohio!

[@ruthgreenwald7552]

I’m a Michigan fan, but it’s good sportsmanship. For sure

[@rubeuspotter719]

Fun fact! Script Ohio was Michigan's idea! It just wasn't in cursive

[@ellier2762]

They play the other teams fight song too

[@CjHowie_]

Ethan Afflick how dare you say the forbidden word

[@waynemcclard2033]

I saw this great band at the 1979 Gator Bowl against Clemson. I was a Clemson fan and an Ohio State band fan. When they spelled script Ohio to both sides of the stadium, all Clemson fans gave them a well-deserved standing ovation. I still get chills thinking about their talent.

[@joshuaguenin9507]

Occasionally they do a quad script ohio....

[@MrAlexomagic]

Excited to watch you guys live at the Rose Bowl! Lots of love from the Husky Band.

[@durindagraver2593]

I get chills EVERY time I watch this. Script Ohio is just soooooo iconic and I am filled with awe and pride every time..

[@J4_yd3n]

I saw the pov of one of them in there, i wanted to see the whole thing and there it is! Very impressive

[@braytonconley4719]

Imagine not knowing what was going on and seeing a seemingly out of place sousaphone with the horns in front, only to see the dotted i. Not an OSU fan by any means, but this is truly TBDBITL

[@angelaleckwatch7229]

I'm from Columbus and I miss this so much! Thank you for posting this video!

[@josieh5361]

Respect to this awesome band coming from a University of Illinois alumnus! Thanks for sharing this video!

[@ohmegroin]

Could someone explain to me the reason for the back bend at the start and the high/kick stepping? Is there some tradition behind it? From a country that has no tradition of marching bands, find this fascinating.

[@spade2938]

Both are tradition, the drum major does the strut as a display of athleticism and to catch eyes. The backbend is meant to be an omen of good luck if the plume on top of his/her hat touches the ground. If it doesn't, it's bad luck.

[@ohmegroin]

@@spade2938 Thanks for that. As i said i come from a place that has no tradition of marching bands.

[@Willybush]

This pregame show has remained relatively unchanged since the 30s. The ramp entrance at the beginning may be even older. But this band prides itself on tradition for sure. There’s too many to count in this band. The entire gameday itself is pretty much one big tradition lol

[@Hollylivengood]

He makes an O, was the begining of the thing. And the strut is just a strut. It used to be the Ohio State drum major was a really jymnastic performer, and he did a lot of backflips and high stepping throughout. He still is, just not as much.

[@literallyshaking8019]

The drum major back bends to simulate an “O” for Ohio. Also, it’s good luck if he touches the plume of his hat to the grass.

[@dawns7186]

Gives me chills! Love The Ohio State marching band!!!! 👍🏼

[@drewmccullough599]

The Best Damn Band in The Land!

[@markkesling8210]

TBDBITL, You Just Have To Love This!

[@SheridanJazz]

I'm 72, and that's best performance of "Battle Cry" and "Script" in my memory.

[@Ownxer]

Have a good day

[@tjh2105]

What a great great day that was. Brings tears to my eyes

[@Longden1983]

i love this it would be good if we did this in the uk i love how people get behind there teams in the us

[@charliej4665]

When you play your rivals fight song better than them

[@trueanswers5551]

This is what I don’t understand. The PAC 12 makes a big deal out of the host band playing the visitors fight song. In the Big Ten it happens every week.

[@Nickname10344]

Imagine being a wolverine This post was made by the Buckeye Gang

[@mannyellis7136]

Imagine being on their band bc we do their shit better

[@garyneidhardt1362]

Script Ohio has a ceremonial spirit to it second to none.

[@peterpanpooh]

Gary Neidhardt but to be fair, it is simply a game of “follow the leader”. Low level of difficulty. OSUMB score 5.5?

[@micahharman2434]

@@peterpanpooh but the fact that they play follow the leader that perfectly and that they have been doing the same drill more or less the same sense 1936 is what makes it truley amazing

[@peterpanpooh]

@@micahharman2434 My comment was a direct dig against one Gary made about ND's pregame where he cut them down and praised OSUMB even though both shows are stylistically designed and executed on par with each other... After performing the same pregame show for 80+ years, I would hope OSUMB could perform it well.

[@carletoncandis5977]

Tradition is timeless.

[@scruffd0g193]

Ohio St Marching Band is the GOAT.

[@darthmassimo]

Always emotional for me, and now that my nephew is a student even more so....GO BUCKS

[@dylandavis8644]

I get goosebumps every time. 1 month til the march for the natty begins

[@stokerboiler]

I always wanted to see a contest between OSU and Texas A&M. Maybe a pretty good football game might break out.

[@biggles754]

After script ohio when everyone is singing buckeye battle cry are all the sousaphones playing, or just the i dotter?

[@4wierdosdancing]

Just the i dotter

[@asianguy1700]

I saw the exact same march from a marcher’s perspective on go pro.

[@thatguydan4256]

This is my favourite marching band. Also, the 24th is my birthday so yay

[@ironmantran]

THE BEST PART OF THE GAME IS THE BAND. THE OTHER BEST PART IS 62 PTS . . . GO BUCKS !

[@briangripp3066]

I tell that to literally everyone in my school and they're just like oh ok and im like boi ;-;

[@mvl8209]

I have 2 questions (I'm not from the US, but from Belgium) : 1) The one in red (last out of the tunnel), is he only drum major or is he also the band's mascot? Because in some videos the crowd starts cheering when he comes out 2) Why is there a line of people in the same outfit as the band in the top right corner (next to the field, completely visible at 3:07) PS: I wish that someday I can visit Ohio to see you guys live :)

[@nathanstevens826]

Maxim Van Loocke 1) that’s the drum major, but he is very talented so people love him and cheer when they see him. the uniforms are iconic and people recognize it anywhere 2) those are also members of the band, but they’re alternates for that given week. there are 228 official members of the band but only 195 members march pregame

[@mvl8209]

Thanks :) I also started watching halftime videos and saw people go between the band to hold up flags, massive images..... Are those the alternates or are those yet other people?

[@nathanstevens826]

Maxim Van Loocke those are also alternates.

[@Robotron2084psn]

Camera man giving 4 yard cushion. Good job!

[@emrythompson]

The best damn band in the land

[@michaelhammond7115]

Everytime I see that 🅾️ I can't help but think of Baker Mayfield.

[@betsysmith271]

I forgave Baker when he joined the Browns!!!!! 😂

[@ethanhatcher5533]

This comment is even better now that revenge has happend

[@jeffreymcfadden9403]

send them back,,,, 23 north.

[@jrjrjr112]

I’m not a OSU fan, but I enjoyed watching this! This is beautifully done. Just one question, why did the band do the “M” logo? Is it common on every home game they do the opponents logo?

[@OHCelt]

Yes, it's a B1G tradition. They all play the opponents fight song - not everyone does a floating formation though.

[@zlsoccerman21]

Yup, like many bands, we always make sure to welcome our guests, no matter who they are (and when we travel we thank our hosts in much the same way!)

[@blackice7317]

Also the M is for Michigan, OSU's rival and the most iconic rivalry in college football.

[@cityoforegonohio-departmen5010]

Cool

[@ashleyp7718]

as a michigander i know i’m supposed to hate the ohio state team but actually my dream one day is to be in a band as good as this!! go mellophones/french horns!!

[@poisonnut147]

TBDBITL

[@zilcheynon]

WAS THERE!! PRE-GAME WATCH FOR INDIANA.

[@dougdrazga4461]

Is this common for college bands to play the opponent's fight song? I've seen bands do patriotic salutes when playing academies, but that's about it. And yes, I noted The Victors didn't get as much air time as the other schools' songs ...

[@tbdbitl_official]

We play the opponent's fight song before every home game. Can't say whether it's common for every school, but we know others do it.

[@militaryguy7396]

We beat Michigan

[@lloydkline3265]

Different outcome in 2019 in Ann arbor, Michigan

[@lukea2902]

@@lloydkline3265 Keep dreaming Lloyd

[@nikopack7571]

I W A S T H E R E

[@ozzie1826]

at 7:29did y’all see the persons hat fall off 😂😂

[@BubbleBelly]

The Baritone who fist bumps the sousa dotting the I has lost their hat at some point

[@ermahgerd8484]

I have no ties whatsoever to OSU but damn I still tear up every time

[@gerisikora5316]

They r great

[@liamwebster9517]

HOW DID THEY DO THAT?!

[@jmbloom1977]

Who's here after watching the "go pro" video posted by the tuba player who dotted the I this game? :)

[@erichelenpercy6263]

Hhmm 28 tubas there, not quite as loud as the Tuba Section of The Mighty Sound of Maryland.

[@flamingsalad]

I actually came here from the i-dotter's POV vid lol

[@brysonmiller648]

Lol I never noticed this but at 17:09 Brutus went after a ❌ichigan player on the 40

[@guilhermepanico5835]

This beautiful culture in Brazil our people will never have it. We are lost, our teenagers and even childrens they just like funk genre, but it's not funk from USA it's similar to twerk...

[@miguelmontelongo5105]

6:10 someone Shako comes off right above the H

[@Mr39Miles]

If you watch the i-dotter’s POV video, you see him high-five the owner of the errant Shako.

[@miguelmontelongo5105]

@@Mr39Miles yeah but that’s the tradition that’s been happening a while, like for whoever is in that dot

[@Mr39Miles]

@@miguelmontelongo5105 I understand the tradition - I’m just pointing out the coincidence that it happened to be that particular member who lost the cap.

[@reinhildschumacher3027]

I COME OUT GERMANY AND I SEE THE SUPER BAND. OUT OHIO ,somthings not in germany

[@stephenbacon7174]

Beautiful work! Extremely professional. I give them a 9.85/10.0. But, they still can't beat Texas A&M band......yet. Texas A&M gets a 9.95 in my book. (I didn't go to either one of the schools).

[@fishyfish1639]

Who came from the POV Cam(s)?

[@ryanflanagan8793]

62-39.

[@gracekoralew]

Sorry but WE ARE

[@trdbrd6958]

Go blue we will get it done this season

[@Emoxsal]

TRD BRD what season lol

[@vishthefish-battlefrontcha5682]

OH

[@michaelshields7777]

MagnificentBISHY IO!!

[@Joe-ni6wj]

IO

[@carolinasmoke5047]

You gave Michigan a band salute? Blasphemy!

[@garyneidhardt1362]

Gives the crowd the opportunity to express their displeasure. And after the 62-39 result, there's a justice in the crowd's opinion.

[@mt22201]

It's a longstanding Big Ten tradition.

[@steelbase7803]

Man, its almost like the band actually has respect for the other band and is doing a long standing big ten tradition

[@brad-corfman]

It's got to really sting when you're archrival's band plays your fight song better than you do! Go Bucks!

[@stevedizzurp7356]

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[@FBChair]

I don't remember when this whole "The" Ohio State University nonsense started. I never knew there was more than one. Go Blue.

[@kingjames1308]

Well, you are a Michigan fan so we don't expect to you to be intelligent enough to know there is an Ohio University and and Ohio State University.

[@Dragonfly33]

That’s the actual name : The Ohio State University.

[@Isu908]

The god damn clapping from the audience ruined this for me

[@EphSBGGSO]

This is one band that never disappoints. Best pregame in the land. Welcome to the Shoe!

[@unstabletwig1038]

👞👞

[@clutchgaming3588]

Correction: Best Damn Band In The Land

[@linedanzer4302]

I love this band! Their discipline, precision, and synchronicity is beyond reproach! And Konner Barr!!! OMG, what an inspiration. He is proof positive that dreams do come true. All the best to all involved with the OSUMB program. You are truly TBDBITL!!

[@bandkid3529]

Lol, it’s been two years and this is still all true. Also, I’ve been lucky enough to get to interact with Barr and he’s such a nice dude. I love those guys so much.

[@bob_._.]

you know you're good when the visiting band just stands and watches your entrance.

[@MrOu83]

bobobobinalong - That didn’t seem to be the case at all. Some of Michigan band members made up into the stands before the OSU started it entrance from the tunnel. Those that didn’t waited for OSU to finish its entrance before continuing. It seemed to be more about not interfering with, or having any possible contact with the OSU band. It had nothing to do with their being in awe of the OSU. The Michigan Marching Band is a great band as well.

[@bob_._.]

Well folks, excuse the hell outta me for trying to give a compliment.

[@moodyroan79]

@@MrOu83 Riiiigghhhhhtt. They're about as relevant as their football team.

[@wldock]

Having played in the MSU Spartan band, underclassmen that have never seen a particular Big Ten band in person want to see the band. Its doesn't matter what band it is, they want to see them in person. Big Ten Schools don't travel much. Additionally, IMO Ohio State's traditional pregame show is what they are good at. The more modern years halftime stuff is just OK to me but it gets them crowd appeal and social media likes and that is great for any band, it's what you want. However, the rivalry between the Michigan Schools and OSU is real. There was a not too nice exchange back in the 80's between OSU and MSU. However, the bands are coming together today and playing halftime shows together and such. Here is MSU and OSU playing together kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ-mhoJnq52Df7c Anyway, there are several good band's in the Big Ten. I have to side with my MSU Spartan who's drumline is one of the best if not the best in the Big Ten and is respected around the Country. Several college band's have things that they are great at and some are just great all around. Much respect to the kids that do this. It's a heavy dedication.

[@briangripp3066]

My band is basically the visiting band

[@andymcintyre3162]

I love TBDBITL. When football season is over and it is cold and snowy, I will watch this video and it will make me happy.

[@VectorSpace7]

I'm an Illinois grad, but I'm always amazed by the skill and class of the Ohio State University marching band.

[@danunger6692]

way to dot the i Thomas ! Mom, Dad and Cara

[@directapprec]

Thomas, How old were you when you first dreamed of dotting the I?

[@justaltzy5902]

I saw your sons video not too long ago from his POV Amazing!!!!

[@tanyadixon7980]

It's always fitting to show respect; even in athletics 🙌. Script Ohio was flawlessly done. Go Ohio! Represent!

[@chriscaruthers4268]

Script Ohio. I loved this as a child in the 80's. This is what college football is about. Tradition's that will never play out.

[@rachealadams1472]

One of the BEST Bands around

[@markkesling8210]

The Best Damn Band In The Land!

[@andyashton4268]

TBDBITL!

[@davidkaiser1004]

Yes! The Buckeye Marching Band is the best marching band in the Big Ten!

[@ryansmith.8]

no, *THE BEST*

[@arthurchannell4426]

It is Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:31a and M*CH*G*N STILL SUCKS!

[@rachelmarrone3271]

you guys are awesome!! coming from a fan in illinois

[@garypal968]

those 18 people must be from michigan

[@mydogsed]

I've got to say at the end of buckeye battle cry, i thought that the bnad was playing varsity for a second

[@CalifMusic]

We didn't have enough marching band players to spell out "Oregon" so we settled for just "O." But this is amazing!

[@ricardocruz2845]

10:01 M row casually running from the O to the other side of the tunnel sequence will never not amaze me

[@sheiladoglover9943]

TBDBITL

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Glad to see they are still at it. Tubby Essington would still be proud of the Buss Driver uniforms.

[@nathanstevens826]

Dive Bar Casanova haha i’m sure he would. the uniforms are historic, but i’m also not a big fan of the red stripe on the hat. been that way since the 80s though

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Oh yeah?? Stanford might be considered if they weren't kicked out of every college stadium in the US.

[@Ladyne77]

My father-in-law is a TBDBITL alum! He was a trumpet player. He goes to all the alumni gatherings and goes out on the field. They are so precise and they're an incredibly talented bunch! Also, just out of curiosity, what the hell is the thing standing on the 35 yard line at 3:15, toward the bottom? At first it looks like one of the other guys running around, but it stands completely still until they form the "M". Then it seems to FLOAT through the band members as they start moving toward the opposite end of the field - you don't see any legs moving and it looks like it passes through some of the band members' bodies. It exits out on from the left and floats across the field in a wispy, glitch-like manner and goes to the upper left corner of the screen, onto the side line, and through the people standing there. What the hell is this?? 😯😯😯

[@Dragonfly33]

It’s a camera moving on a wire above their heads.

[@digconway1121]

I-O !!!

[@StevenDrumsYEEHAW]

Watching Ohio State booing Michigan is funny to watch!

[@Trish-u3h]

they look like little ants since they’re all in time

[@jamesandyvance4973]

I never get tired of watching them. None better!! TBDBITL!

[@daviddejesus5376]

I can watch Script Ohio for hours.

[@jeffwebster402]

Best band pregame/halftime: Ohio State. Best mascot/music: Illinois 3-in-1 with Chief Illiniwek. Best football tradition? DUH. ROLL TIDE!!

[@SlenderGingerGaming]

Glad to see Xichigans band at least watched the entire performance lol

[@priestap]

The guy dotting the "i" is featured in a documentary about the marching band on KZbin. You can see the videographers out there in this video.

[@jihanhaswin7886]

Respect !!!! ❤️ Damn i love OSUMC so much😭❤️❤️

[@camward9293]

I really want to know what jets those were that flew over for the anthem.

[@dafrog55]

F16's from the 180th fighter wing that day.

[@Ellen19144]

I was a there from 1971-1977 - grad student in music and theater and an OSU staffer. Fall of 1971, brand new to the stadium, the first football game of the season, and I got there late [because everything closes down on "football Saturdays," doncha know!] Had to wait at what was then open bleacher section at the south end of the stadium. I was stuck, I couldn't move, had missed the pregame show [who knew?], heard the band playing the Star Spangled Banner. Saw the biggest American flag I could IMAGINE, and then, this huge noise... "and the crowd went wild". Damned if it wasn't the BLUE ANGELS [!!] flying over in formation. Who DOES that?? This was the introduction to what I would come to know as 86 thousand screaming Buckeyes, because the announcer would always declare this. And the attendance record would be broken every football Saturday, remarkably, for 6 years... btw: I was a early feminist who found no allies in the Music Department, except for the women instrumentalists who couldn't play in TBDBITL until 1975, because... MEN only. I remember the brouhaha -- it was ugly.

[@matthewme8311]

Simply TBDBITL

[@furbyoats1]

And here I am stuck with the Nebraska band.....not even close lol

[@nickma71]

16 Jan 2019....Michigan still sucks.

[@cesarantoniomolina9092]

Nunca podrán igualar ni ganarle a las chicas de la secundaria Kyoto Tachibana.