Meet the Bubble Teams: Ohio State

With March Madness just around the corner, we felt this was a great time to look at some of the teams on the proverbial bubble this time of year.

Mascot: Buckeyes. Apparently, this is a giant acorn according to those car commercials for the Heisman in 2006. We like to think of the Buckeye as the Patron Saint of Blowing it in National Championships.

Famous Alumni: 1. Richard Lewis- best known as Larry David's friend/foe in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Richard also claims to have originated the phrase "(insert term) from hell." Such as, "Bill Simmons' Sports guy column is the column from hell." Richard also claims to have coined the phrase "hola" and has petitioned the Mexican government for copyright of the term.

2. Jack Buck- legendary broadcaster and father to gay son Joe.

3. R.L. Stine- writer of the famed Goosebump series.

Head Coach: Thad Matta- Thad's parents were known acid abuser in the 60's before they gave him his name.

White guy on the bench: Danny Peters-another former manager turned basketball version of Rudy has the most comfortable spot on the bench for the Buckeyes. Peters has seen so little time that Matta actually let him have a La-z-boy chair for all home games so he can "relax with a beer and watch the game." Seen below in what looks like a elementary school game, but is apparently a high school game, Peters is known for his hustle and lack of talent. Mike Conely Jr. said last season of his teammate: "Shit, he's actually on the team? I thought he was still just the manager."

Outlook: Tuesday's overtime win over Purdue was huge for the Buckeyes, but if they lose to Michigan State Sunday, they'll be left at 18-13 in an average-to-belowaverage Big Ten. They will probably need a run in the Big Ten tourney if they have any chance to make to the big dance.