Carlyn Riker (right) of Bowling Green flies Ohio State University flags with family friend Loretta Smith (left) on an overpass above Interstate 75 northbound, while waving to drivers Friday November 29, 2013 near Bowling Green. They were cheering on fellow fans heading up from Columbus for today’s Ohio State vs. Michigan game in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photos: Enoch Wu/Sentinel-Tribune) SEE MORE PHOTOS |
The tradition started with family and friends of the Rikers in the 1970s. Riker, a second generation participant of eight years, is a student at OSU’s main campus while Smith is in her 30th year participating. |