The Bar Buzz

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- In search of some local culture and to get a sense of the fan vibe, myself, Antonio and ex-Alligator staffer Ian Fisher made our way to Old Town Scottsdale last night, upon the recommendation of the Fiesta Bowl hospitality staff, who by the way have been fantastic this entire week.

The staff recommended that we hit up Mickey's Hangover (I'm happy to report that I don't have one), which just so happened to be the "official" Ohio State fan bar, giving us a first hand glimpse into the behavior of people from Columbus.

It is customary for Buckeye fans to greet each other by screaming "O-H!" and for others to respond "I-O!" While this may seem like a nice way to declare your allegiance to your fellow fan, doing it once is sufficient.

I wish I had a dollar for every time someone started the chant in the two-and-one half hours we spent at the establishment.

A few Florida fans made their way in later in the night and attempted to start the obligatory "It's Great to be a Florida Gator" chant, but they were easily drowned out by Buckeyes singing their traditional tune "Hang on, Sloopy."

It's safe to say that the fan spirit is alive and well here in the Valley of the Sun.