Boehner, Tiberi, Stivers Challenge Zinke, Walden in College Football National Championship Game

Press Release

Today, Congressman John Boehner (R -- West Chester) joined Congressmen Pat Tiberi (OH-12) and Steve Stivers (OH-15) in challenging Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT) and Greg Walden (OR-02) to a friendly wager on Monday's College Football National Championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oregon Ducks.

The terms of the bet are as follows: the unfortunate victim of defeat must wear a tie with the victor's team colors or logo on Tuesday, January 13th, as well as send a congratulatory photo, wearing the tie, to the winning team.

Said Boehner, "I can't decide what I'm looking forward to most -- Zinke and Walden's Scarlet-and-Gray ties, or the way Oregon's offense is going to be "tied in knots' after Joey Bosa and the Buckeyes' defensive line are finished with them."

"Ohio State is a very talented team with great coaching staff and a championship legacy, but I have no doubts that the Speaker and Pat will be wearing green on Tuesday," said Zinke. "Oregon is talented, explosive and hungry to win their first National Championship."

"Oregon has a good team, but the Buckeyes have beaten the Ducks on their way to two national titles already, and have never lost to the Ducks -- we're not starting now," said Congressman Tiberi. "As a life-long Buckeye fan and a proud TBDBITL alumnus, I believe Ohio State's stellar defense and ability to exceed expectations will lead them to victory."

"As a two- time Ohio State graduate, I believe in the Buckeyes. This team has heart, talent and teamwork," said Stivers. "I'm very excited to see the Oregon Alums in Scarlet and Gray next week. I'm confident that none of our Buckeyes will have to wear ugly neon yellow and green ties."

Said Congressman Walden, "Led by Heisman winner Marcus Mariota's "quack attack,' the Oregon Ducks have already made us proud with a successful, historic season. I have little doubt that their talent and hard work will "win the day' and bring home the championship on Monday. As a proud U of O alumnus, I'm excited to cheer them on in Dallas and see my Ohio colleagues wear yellow and green on Tuesday. Go Ducks!!"