Ohio State

Ohio State's NYC alums recently sent out a note suggesting the Upper East Side's official game watching gatherings would be moved to the weak Times Square area.

So Steve and I began the effort a week or two ago to try to find another establishment in the neighborhood that would like to call itself an Ohio State bar on autumn Saturdays.

OK, I said I'd help, but Steve actually took some action. And last night, we ended up at The Back Page. Steve is Mr. PR. I was his muscle in case things got dicey.

But there was no need for my usual tough-guy abilities. Rich assured us he'd be more than happy to host our group. He and Steve spoke on the phone on Monday, and our visit Wednesday night seemed very positive.

"I already ordered an Ohio State banner," Rich told us, saying he felt pretty good after Monday's conversation with Steve that he thought he'd get the ball rolling quickly.

So if you're in New York and you like the Bucks, come on over to The Back Page on gamedays. Just look for Steve in the silver pants. I'll again be the muscle.