The annual rivalry to end all rivalries...in the world of college sports, that is...is upon us. Today is the Ohio State vs Michigan football game.

The fall season on Ohio State's campus can oft' be summarized, measured and recalled simply by referencing each Saturday - game day.

Let me reveal something about myself, and I'm being really vulnerable, here: I have really never cared for sports a day in my life. I didn't even like them when I played soccer as a kid. I didn't enjoy sitting in the stands watching my my best friend and sister play her heart out on the volleyball court. I attended high school football games strictly for socializing. I don't mean to be cruel or negative towards them and I certainly don't denounce them all together, but sports just aren't my thing.

That being said, during my second year at Ohio State, I convinced my parents to purchase season tickets to OSU home football games for me. I couldn't resist the surge of energy that rushes through campus on game days and I certainly couldn't pass up the chance to order an entire season worth of tickets for $145. My dad was especially excited to do that for me. He was adamant about allowing me the experience of enjoying Ohio State football games from the Shoe. In the end, I really enjoyed myself at the games I attended. The memories are irreplaceable. But....my feelings for the sport in general can be described in a nutshell with my experience from last year's incredibly hyped and memorable OSU vs Michigan game.

During the 2006 season, both OSU and Michigan were undefeated at the time they met on the field here in Columbus. I had my own reserved seat in the stadium to this once-in-a-lifetime game. And I was broke. So, I sold my ticket and therein missed the game that most will never EVER forget (and in turn really disappointed my dad.) But I gave my seat to someone who cared a lot more about the game and had much more love for the sport than I could ever muster.

In the space of my mind reserved for athletic thoughts, there is very little room. However, in that space will always be a little regret for missing that game. I'll think of it on every OSU vs Michigan game day for the rest of my life!