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College football fans love to hate

By Mark Schlabach
ESPN.com

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Ohio State cornerback Malcolm Jenkins isn't sure how the Buckeyes became one of college football's most hated teams. Maybe it's the way many Buckeye fans refer to their school as "The" Ohio State University. Maybe it's coach Jim Tressel's sweater vests. Or maybe it's just all the winning. "It doesn't surprise me," Jenkins said. "Half the nation doesn't like Ohio State." On the eve of the 2008 season, many college football fans can't stomach the thought of the Buckeyes once again playing in t ...

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