Hamilton County GOP head: "Sin boldly"

On the eve of the big game, Hamilton County Republican Party chairman George Vincent isn't about to shy away from bragging that he is a proud alum of the University of Michigan Law School even as he makes his fortune in Buckeye Country.

Vincent, also a lawyer and part-owner of the Cincinnati Reds, was at the Tower Place food court Friday when he noticed another diner wearing baggy jeans and an Ohio State hat and leather jacket.

"Must be a homeless derelict. I bet he was their valedictorian two years ago," Vincent said, adjusting the knot on his Michigan tie.

Vincent then told a story of going to Columbus Wednesday on business and whipping out an ink pen. Of course, it was emblazoned with the Michigan logo.

He was told he better put that away -- and fast.

"I almost got my ass whipped," Vincent said with an unapologetic grin.

He's not backing down, either.

If he is going to get grieft for supporting the maize and blue when most others here are wearing scarlet and gray, Vincent might as well let his pride shine.

"Sin boldly," he said.

Kick-off is 3:30 p.m. tomorrow.