Not Even For Ringo

Nickelback was looking for four tickets to the TOSU-Michigan game, but there wasn't any more room and the group has no known connection to the university, Ohio State spokesman Steve Snapp.
``I told them, `Not that I don't appreciate your music, but even if you were John Lennon and calling for four for the original Beatles, I couldn't do it,' '' Snapp said.
Snapp said the university accommodates celebrities if it can but doesn't think they draw any more attention to the showdown in which the winner will play for the national championship.
"This game stands on its own," he said. "It doesn't need any help."
Members of country group Rascal Flatts, Yankees shortshop Derek Jeter and former Buckeyes Eddie George and Cris Carter are among those have reserved sideline passes.
Game tickets are so coveted that one Columbus ticket broker said they're fetching between $550 and $1,500 apiece.
Two of the three members of Rascal Flatts grew up in Columbus. Their publicist said Wednesday that they haven't decided whether they can attend.
Jeter, who grew up in Kalamazoo, Mich., and got a baseball scholarship to Michigan, will be on the Wolverines' side of the field.
Jack Nicklaus, a former Ohio State golfer originally from suburban Upper Arlington, also will be at the game.
Carter said he's coming to the game with his family. Not counting the games he played in, "I have never been to an Ohio State-Michigan game," Carter said.
Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George will host a party at his Eddie George's Grille 27 near campus after the game. Other athletes and celebrities are scheduled to appear.