Comparing College Football Programs to Families from Game of Thrones

Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) celebrates with wide receiver Corey Smith (84) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Oregon Ducks 42-20. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

House Tyrell = House Ohio State

“Poisonous and Powerful”

The Tyrells have climbed up towards the Iron Throne like flowers on a vine (growing strong every day), and have successfully entangled themselves just within reach of the ultimate seat of power. They know the Lannisters, while strong in many places, have weaknesses in many others. All the Tyrells have to do is position themselves in a place where they’ll be able to strike as soon as the opportunity presents itself.

Ohio State has found itself a Margaery, and it recently just poured a good amount of money into making sure he didn’t go anywhere. Before you think about how weird it is that I’m comparing Urban Meyer to the lady of Highgarden, think about how he is the leader of the Buckeyes, beloved by his fans, and has been instrumental in raising Ohio State back up to prominence. Meyer also did something Margaery hasn’t been able to do, which is to actually take the ultimate title, even if it is for a year. Margaery doesn’t seem able to secure a place within the royal family for more than five minutes.

The Buckeyes, powerful though they are, have not yet proved that they are the ruling family. But they are certainly very close. House Alabama had better not lower their guard, or else they are going to get a knife in the heart.

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