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Ohio State legend Troy Smith sends message after Michigan’s flag-planting incident


Former Ohio State star Troy Smith made clear on Sunday that his teammates would have by no means let Michigan gamers plant their flag on the turf of Ohio Stadium.

Michigan gamers planted the Block “M” flag onto the sphere following their victory over their rivals which superior them to the Large Ten Championship Sport and put them in a superb place to make it to the School Soccer Playoff. 

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Heisman trophy winner formerly of the Ohio State Buckeyes Troy Smith stands on the field before the Buckeyes take on the Louisiana State University Tigers during the AllState BCS National Championship on Jan. 7, 2008 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.

Heisman trophy winner previously of the Ohio State Buckeyes Troy Smith stands on the sphere earlier than the Buckeyes tackle the Louisiana State College Tigers through the AllState BCS Nationwide Championship on Jan. 7, 2008 on the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.
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Twenty-four hours after the loss, Smith needed to clarify that may not have flown in his day.

“Nobody on this pic would allow them to plant the flag on the Block O,” Smith tweeted.

The 2006 Heisman Trophy winner was among the finest quarterbacks to play for Ohio State. He led the workforce to a BCS Nationwide Championship look in 2006, however the workforce misplaced to Florida 41-14.

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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Troy Smith, #10, calls a play against the Florida Gators during the 2007 Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Jan. 8, 2007 in Glendale, Arizona.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Troy Smith, #10, calls a play in opposition to the Florida Gators through the 2007 Tostitos BCS Nationwide Championship Sport on the College of Phoenix Stadium on Jan. 8, 2007 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Smith completed his profession with 5,720 passing yards, 54 landing passes and 14 dashing touchdowns throughout his time with the Buckeyes.

The flag-planting incident brought about a stir between the rival colleges, however Jim Harbaugh supported his gamers.

“I need to get that flag and put it in our museum,” Harbaugh stated, ESPN.

“I believe there’s already loads of gas to the rivalry. They’ve songs, the one about they do not give a rattling about the entire state of Michigan. It is all good. It has been occurring for a century, do not you suppose? … It’s all good.”

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Troy Smith, #10, looks for a receiver against the Michigan Wolverines on Nov. 18, 2006 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Troy Smith, #10, seems for a receiver in opposition to the Michigan Wolverines on Nov. 18, 2006 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Michigan gained 45-23, handing Ohio State its first lack of the season.

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