 The situation grew worse in 1932 when an experienced Buckeye team disappointed expectations and the effects of the Great Depression significantly lowered attendance.The 1933 team lost only once, but it was to Michigan and again cost the Bucks a conference title.Heavily criticized within and without the university, Willaman resigned in January 1934 to become head coach at Western Reserve, hounded out of Columbus (according to ""Time" magazine") by the "downtown coaches".