Why the RRS is better than The Game
For for my fellow Sooners and those other people, this is of course the biggest game of the season. This is the Red River Shootout. While there will be some other big games this week with post-season implications, the country's attention will be in Dallas. Thinking of this matchup made me think of what I consider to be the only other rivalry that can be argued is on the same tier as RSS, The Game between Ohio St and Michigan.
While I'm sure the Furries and Poisonous Nuts out there will proudly boast their rivalry is the greatest, we all know it's just nothing compared to Oklahoma/Texas. Here are my reasons why the Red River Shootout is considerably the best rivalry:
1. We play at a neutral field split 50/50. Home field advantage never comes into play. The winner wins on merit and the loser loses because well, Texas sucks.
2. Gus Johnson rarely calls this game.
3. Being mid-season, the loser can still rectify their loss. OU lost to Texas in October only to win in the Big 12 Championship. The Game has never produced a rematch.
4. The Red River Shootout is played inside a State Fair. Does Michigan or Ohio even have a State Fair? Can you even get a corn dog in those states?
5. We didn't start playing because one side was upset about not getting the shit hole that is Toledo.
6. Neither of our teams have ever been accused of cheating in a National Championship year.
7. The Game has nothing compared to half the crowd chanting "TEXAS FIGHT" while the other half chanting "TEXAS SUCKS."
8. The Game's only tradition is covering up the "M's" on campus, which is just downright rude for those that are visiting from out of town, as well as a tuba player prancing.
9. The RRS has produced significantly more iconic moments than The Game. OU's Goal Line Stand in 2023, Superman in 2001, Caleb Williams leading the comeback in 2021, Baker in 2014 amongst many many others. The Game's most iconic moment is Harbaugh throwing a clipboard.
10. We play for a hat.
11. It's 12:17 and Texas Still Sucks.