October 24, 2024

An Evanston, Illinois business owner calls Ohio State football fans a 'problem.' Here's why

One Evanston, Illinois resident is not too impressed with Ohio State football fans. In a Wall Street Journal article detailing Northwestern University’s plans for a new state-of-the-art football stadium and how Evanston residents feel about replacing Ryan Field , reporter Douglas Belkin spoke to Steve Starkman, the co-owner of Mustard’s Last Stand, a hot dog stand near the current stadium. Starkman detailed his appreciation for football fans across the Big Ten, calling Wisconsin fans “nice and respectful,” Michigan State fans “brilliant” and Michigan fans “ruffians” but well-behaved. He also said Iowa fans were the friendliest and Nebraska fans are the “most likely to arrive in pickups.” Brian Hartline calls plays: How Ohio State football’s Brian Hartline is handling calling plays in spring practice Notes from Ohio State spring practice: Notes and observations from Ohio State’s sixth spring football practice Belkin was not impressed with the Buckeyes, saying complaints about fans…

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