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Ohio State Buckeyes football
2008 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
First season	1890
Staff
Athletic director	Gene Smith
Head coach	Jim Tressel
	7th year, 77–17
Stadium
Home stadium	Ohio Stadium
Year built	1922
Stadium capacity	102,329
Stadium surface	FieldTurf
Location	Columbus, Ohio
League/Conference
Conference	Big Ten
Team records
All-time record	802–304–53 (.715)
Postseason bowl record	18–21
Awards
National titles	7
Conference titles	34 (2 OAC), (32 Big Ten)
Heisman winners	7
All-Americans	175
Pageantry
Colors	Scarlet and Gray
Fight song	Across the Field and Buckeye Battle Cry
Mascot	Brutus Buckeye
Marching band	TBDBITL
Rivals	Michigan Wolverines Illinois Fighting Illini (traditional) Penn State Nittany Lions (designated by Big Ten)
Website	OhioStateBuckeyes.com

The Ohio State Buckeyes football team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of The Ohio State University. The team is a member of the Big Ten Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, playing at the Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) level. The team nickname is derived from the state tree of Ohio. The Buckeyes have played their home games in Ohio Stadium since 1922.

In their 118-year-history, the Buckeyes have been consensus Division IA National Champions five times, and claim a total of 7 national championships. On September 6, 2008, the Buckeyes defeated Ohio University 26-14 for their 800th win, becoming the fifth FBS-team to reach the mark.^[1] Jim Tressel has been the Buckeyes head coach since 2001.

Contents 1 Home Venues 2 History 3 National Championships 4 Undefeated Seasons 5 Conference Champions 6 Heisman Trophy 7 1890-1933: Beginnings 7.1 Chic Harley 7.2 1934-1978 Big-time football 7.3 1979-2001 Hard Years 7.4 2002-Present Nations Elite 8 Buckeye football traditions 8.1 Marching Band 9 Rivalries 10 All-time records 10.1 All-time coaching records 10.2 All-time Bowl Games 10.3 All-time Big Ten records 11 Individual awards and achievements 12 List Of All-Americans 12.1 1910s 12.2 1920s 12.3 1930s 12.4 1940s 12.5 1950s 12.6 1960s 12.7 1970s 12.8 1980s 12.9 1990s 12.10 2000s 12.11 Heisman Trophy 12.12 Lombardi Award 12.13 Maxwell Award 12.14 Outland Trophy 12.15 Walter Camp Award 12.16 Other Awards 12.17 Season MVP 12.18 All-Century Team 12.19 Ohio State's All-Time Team 12.20 NCAA Coach of the Year 12.21 All-American and All-Conference honors 13 Academic awards and achievements 13.1 Rhodes Scholarship 13.2 College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-Americans 13.3 National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame 14 Individual school records 14.1 Rushing records 14.2 Passing records 14.3 Receiving records 14.4 Kickoff return records 14.5 Punt return records 15 Buckeyes in the NFL 15.1 Ohio State Players Selected In 2007 and 2008 NFL Draft 16 References 17 External links

[edit] Home Venues

Recreation Park (Columbus) (1890-1897)

Ohio Field (1898-1921)

Ohio Stadium (1922-present)

[edit] History

Main article: History of Ohio State Buckeyes football

[edit] National Championships

Year Coach Selector Record Big Ten Record Bowl 1942 Paul Brown AP 9-1 6-1 - 1954 Woody Hayes FWAA, UPI, AP 10-0 7-0 Win Rose Bowl 1957 Woody Hayes FWAA, UPI, AP 9-1 6-1 Win Rose Bowl 1961 Woody Hayes NFF, FWAA 8-0-1 6-0 - 1968 Woody Hayes AP, UPI FWAA 10-0 7-0 Win Rose Bowl 1970 Woody Hayes FWAA 9-1 7-0 Lost Rose Bowl 2002 Jim Tressel BCS, AP, USA Today/ESPN 14-0 8-0 Win Fiesta Bowl National Championships 7

Ohio State also has also been awarded titles unrecognized by both the NCAA and the University in:

• 1933
• 1944
• 1969
• 1973
• 1974
• 1975
• 1998

[edit] Undefeated Seasons

Year Record Big Ten Record Coach 1899 9-0-1 -- John B. Eckstorm 1916 7-0 4-0 John Wilce 1917 8-0-1 4-0 John Wilce 1944 9-0 6-0 Carroll Widdoes 1954 10-0 7-0 Woody Hayes 1961 8-0-1 6-0 Woody Hayes 1968 10-0 7-0 Woody Hayes 1973 10-0-1 7-0 Woody Hayes 2002 14-0 8-0 Jim Tressel Undefeated Seasons 9

[edit] Conference Champions

Ohio State joined the Big Ten in 1912, before they were a member of the OAC and won two OAC titles. Ohio State has won a championship in the Big Ten 32 times second most in the conference and third most conference titles of any school in any conference.

Year Conference Coach Record Conference Record 1906 OAC Albert E. Herrnstein 8-1 4-0 1912 OAC John Richards 6-3 4-3 1916 Big Ten John Wilce 7-0 4-0 1917 Big Ten John Wilce 8-0-1 4-0 1920 Big Ten John WIlce 7-1 5-0 1935 Big Ten Francis Schmidt 7-1 5-0 1939 Big Ten Francis Schmidt 6-2 5-1 1942 Big Ten Paul Brown 9-1 5-1 1944 Big Ten Carroll Widdoes 9-0 6-0 1949 Big Ten Wes Fesler 7-1-2 4-1 1954 Big Ten Woody Hayes 10-0 7-0 1955 Big Ten Woody Hayes 7-2 6-0 1957 Big Ten Woody Hayes 9-1 7-0 1961 Big Ten Woody Hayes 8-0-1 6-0 1968 Big Ten Woody Hayes 10-0 7-0 1969 Big Ten Woody Hayes 8-1 6-1 1970 Big Ten Woody Hayes 9-1 7-0 1972 Big Ten Woody Hayes 9-2 7-1 1973 Big Ten Woody Hayes 10-0-1 7-0 1974 Big Ten Woody Hayes 10-2 7-1 1975 Big Ten Woody Hayes 11-1 8-0 1976 Big Ten Woody Hayes 9-2-1 7-1 1977 Big Ten Woody Hayes 9-3 6-2 1979 Big Ten Earle Bruce 11-1 8-0 1981 Big Ten Earle Bruce 9-3 6-2 1984 Big Ten Earle Bruce 9-3 7-2 1986 Big Ten Earle Bruce 10-3 7-1 1993 Big Ten John Cooper 10-1 6-1 1996 Big Ten John Cooper 11-1 7-1 1998 Big Ten John Cooper 11-1 7-1 2002 Big Ten Jim Tressel 14-0 8-0 2005 Big Ten Jim Tressel 10-2 7-1 2006 Big Ten Jim Tressel 12-1 8-0 2007 Big Ten Jim Tressel 11-2 7-1 Conference Champions 34

[edit] Heisman Trophy

Ohio State players have won seven Heisman trophies, which is tied with Notre Dame and USC for the most players from a school.

Name Year Place Poss. Class Points Gene Fekete 1942 8 B SR. 65 Les Horvath 1944 1 QB/RB SR. 412 Vic Janowicz 1950 1 RB. JR. 633 Howard Cassady 1955 1 RB. SR. 2219 Bob Ferguson 1961 2 FB. SR. 771 Rex Kern 1969 3 QB. SO. 856 Jim Otis 1969 7 FB. SR. 121 Jack Tatum 1969 10 DB. SO. 105 Rex Kern 1970 5 QB. SR. 188 Jack Tatum 1970 7 DB. SR. 173 John Hicks 1973 2 OT. SR. 524 Randy Gradishar 1973 6 LB. SR. 282 Archie Griffin 1974 1 TB. JR. 1920 Archie Griffin 1975 1 TB. SR. 1800 Keith Byars 1984 2 TB. JR. 1251 Chris Spielman 1986 10 LB. SR. 60 Eddie George 1995 1 RB. SR. 1460 Bobby Hoying 1995 10 QB. SR. 28 Orlando Pace 1996 4 OT. JR. 599 AJ Hawk 2005 6 LB. SR. 29 Troy Smith 2006 1 QB. SR. 2540 Hesiman Trophy Winners 7

[edit] 1890-1933: Beginnings

In the spring of 1890 George Cole, an undergraduate, persuaded Alexander S. Lilley to coach a football team at the Ohio State University. The Buckeyes first game, played on May 3, 1890, at Delaware, Ohio, against Ohio Wesleyan University, was a victory.^[2]

In the fall, life for many in Columbus revolves around Ohio State University football, from the first kickoff in September to the last play in November. OSU's first home game took place at 2:30 p.m. on November 1, 1890. The Ohio State University played the University of Wooster on this site, which was then called Recreation Park. Just east of historic German Village, the park occupied the north side of Schiller (now Whittier) between Ebner and Jaeger in what is now Schumacher Place. The weather was perfect, and the crowd reportedly including a number of women, who cheered loudly. Nonetheless, OSU lost to Wooster, 64-0. Wooster, physically fit for the game, showed OSU that training is critical to winning. The tradition of training continues. Today, on football Saturdays in Ohio Stadium on Woody Hayes Drive, the sound of an O.S.U. game can be heard around the world.”

Over the next eight years, under a number of coaches, the team played to a cumulative record of 31 wins, 39 losses, and 2 ties. The first game against Michigan, in Ann Arbor, was a 34-0 loss in 1897, a year that saw the low point in Buckeye football history with a 1-7-1 record.

In 1899 the university hired John Eckstorm to bring professional coaching skills to the program and immediately went undefeated.^[3] In 1901, however, center John Segrist was fatally injured in a game and the continuation of football at Ohio State was in serious question. Although the school's athletic board let the team decide its future, Eckstorm resigned.^[4] In 1912 football underwent a number of developments that included joining the Western Conference, making football as part of a new Department of Athletics, and hiring Lynn W. St. John to be athletic director.

[edit] Chic Harley

Chic Harley attended East High in Columbus and was one of the greatest players to attend an Ohio high school. Chic did everything at Ohio; He passed, ran, recived, punted, kicked and played defense. Harley came to Ohio State in 1916 and Columbus fans instantly fell in love with the Chic. Harley and the Buckeyes won the very first Big Ten championship in school history in 1916 when the Buckeyes finshed 7-0. He would repeat in 1917 finshing 8-0-1, giving the Buckeyes a second outright title. In 1918, he left to be a pilot in the air force for World War I. With Harley's return in 1919, the Buckeyes would only lose one game -- to Illinois. Chic Harley left OSU with a career record of 22-1-1. At the time, OSU played at the small Ohio Field and Harley brought such record crowds it became nessesary to open Ohio Stadium in 1922. The stadium was built entirely on fan donations and several stadium drives around the city where Harley would often apperar. In 1951, when the College Football Hall of Fame opened, Harley was inducted as an inaugural member.

[edit] 1934-1978 Big-time football

In hiring Francis Schmidt in March 1934 to coach its football team, Ohio State moved its program to a "big-time" level of competition. Schmidt was a well-established coach and an acknowledged offensive innovator. His offensive schemes were a "wide-open" style called "razzle-dazzle" and led him to be the first Buckeye football coach granted a multi-year contract. Schmidt's first four seasons saw victories over archrival Michigan, all by shut-out. The 1935 squad went 7-1, its sole loss was to Notre Dame, 18-13, in the first contest between the programs. However Schmidt's remaining seasons were less successful, except in 1939 when the Buckeyes won the Big Ten championship, and his popularity faded for a number of reasons.^[5] On December 17, 1940, he resigned.

Ohio State hired the coach of Massillon Washington High School football team, Paul Brown, to succeed Schmidt. Brown's Tigers had just won their sixth straight state championship. Brown immediately changed Ohio State's style of offense, planned and organized his program in great detail, and delegated to his assistant coaches using highly-structured practices. In 1942, Ohio State lost 22 veteran players to military service as the United States joined World War II, and with a team of mostly sophomores went on to lose only once in winning its first national championship. Brown accepted a commission in the United States Navy in 1944 and directed his assistant Carroll Widdoes to head the team in his absence. The 1944 team fielded 31 freshmen but went undefeated and untied, including a victory over Paul Brown's Great Lakes Navy team. Ohio State finished second in the national rankings behind Army and Les Horvath became the first Buckeye to be awarded the Heisman Trophy. Also prominent on the 1942-44 teams was the first Buckeye African American star, Bill Willis.

Brown chose not to return to Ohio State after the war, going into professional football instead. Widdoes, despite having the highest two-year winning percentage of any Buckeye coach, asked to return to an assistant's position. Paul Bixler, an assistant, replaced Widdoes and endured a mediocre 4-3-2 season. Bixler resigned and talk of Ohio State being a "graveyard of coaches" became commonplace, a reputation that lingered for decades.^[6]

Wes Fesler became head coach in 1947 but finished last in the Big Ten for the only time in team history. Ohio State improved greatly in 1948, winning 6 and losing 3, then in 1949 enjoyed a successful season due to the play of sophomore Vic Janowicz. Ohio State received the Rose Bowl invitation, where they came from behind to defeat California. In 1950 Fesler, rumored to be resigning because of pressures associated with the position and abuse of his family by anonymous critics, returned to coach the Buckeyes, who won six games in a row to move into the top ranking in the AP poll. However the season fell apart as the Buckeyes lost to Michigan during a blizzard, a game that came to be known as the "Snow Bowl". Two weeks later, citing concerns about his health and family, Fesler resigned.

Wayne Woodrow Hayes beat out Paul Brown,^[7] among others, to be named head coach on February 18, 1951. He instituted a demanding practice regimen and was both aggressive and vocal in enforcing it, alienating many players accustomed to Fesler's laid-back style. The 1951 Buckeyes won 4, lost 3, and tied 2, leaving many to question the ability of the new coach. In 1952 the team improved to 6-3, and recorded their first victory over Michigan in eight years, but after a 1953 loss to Michigan, critics called for the replacement of Hayes.

In 1954 the Buckeyes were picked to finish no higher than 10th in the Big Ten. Hayes, however, had the talents of Howard "Hopalong" Cassady, and a historic goal-line stand against Michigan propelled Ohio State to a perfect season. Hayes led the powerhouse Buckeyes to a shared national championship (his first and the team's second). In 1955 the team again won the Big Ten, set an attendance record, and won in Ann Arbor for the first time in 18 years, while Hopalong Cassady was securing the Heisman Trophy. Ohio State passed only three times against Michigan (the sole reception was the only completion in the final three games of the year), leading to characterization of Hayes' style of offensive play as "three yards and a cloud of dust".

In a 1955 article in Sports Illustrated, Hayes admitted making small personal loans to financially-needy players.^[8] The article resulted in a furor over possible violations of NCAA rules, and the faculty council, followed by the Big Ten and NCAA, conducted lengthy investigations. Big Ten Commissioner Kenneth "Tug" Wilson found Hayes and the program guilty of violations and placed it on a year's probation in 1956. In 1957 Ohio State won all of its remaining games after an opening loss to claim the Big Ten championship, win the Rose Bowl over Oregon, and share a national championship title with Auburn, for which Hayes was named Coach of the Year.

In 1961 the team went undefeated to be named national champions by the FWAA but a growing conflict between academics and athletics over Ohio State's reputation as a "football school" resulted in a faculty council vote to decline an invitation to the Rose Bowl, resulting in much public protest and debate.^[9] Over the next 6 seasons Ohio State finished no higher than 2nd, and had a losing season in 1966, and public speculation that Hayes would be replaced as coach grew to its highest point since 1953.

In 1968 Ohio State defeated the number one-ranked Purdue Boilermakers and continued to an undefeated season including a 50-14 rout of Michigan and a Rose Bowl victory over the USC Trojans that resulted in the national championship. The Class of 1970 became known as the "super sophomores" in 1968, and might have gone on to three consecutive national championships except for what may have been the bitterest loss in Buckeye history. The winning streak reached 22 games as Ohio State traveled to Michigan. The Buckeyes were 17-point favorites but directed by first-year coach Bo Schembechler, Michigan shocked the Buckeyes in a 24-12 upset.

The 1969 loss to Michigan initiated what came to be known as "The Ten Year War," in which the rivalry, which pitted some of OSU’s and UM’s strongest teams ever, rose to the uppermost level of all sports and the competition between Schembechler and Hayes became legendary.^[10] Four times between 1970 and 1975, Ohio State and Michigan were both ranked in the top five of the AP Poll before their matchup. Hayes had the upper hand during the first part of the war, in which Ohio State won the conference championship and went to the Rose Bowl four straight years, while Michigan won the final three.

Archie Griffin came to Ohio State in 1972, set a new Buckeye single-game rushing record and led the team in rushing for the season. The following season Hayes installed an I formation attack with Griffin at tailback and the Buckeyes went undefeated with a powerful offense and equally impenetrable defense, the only blemish on their record a 10-10 tie with Michigan. The falloff in success of Hayes' last three years was not great but resulted in growing criticism of Hayes and his methods, particularly his on-the-field fits of temper. His downfall was sudden and shocking when at the 1978 Gator Bowl, Hayes took a swing at Clemson nose guard Charlie Bauman in frustration after his 4th-quarter interception sealed a Buckeye loss. Hayes was fired after the game.

[edit] 1979-2001 Hard Years

Hayes was replaced by a former protegé, Earle Bruce, who inherited a strong team led by sophomore quarterback Art Schlichter and returned to the Rose Bowl with an opportunity once again to be national champions. The Buckeyes lost both by a single point, but Bruce was named Coach of the Year. His success was hailed by those in the media who saw it as a rebuke of Hayes and the start of a "new era".^[11]

1980, however, saw the start of a trend that eventually brought criticism to Bruce, when Ohio State finished with a 9-3 record. This was the first of six consecutive years at 9-3. While each of these seasons, and a 10-3 season that followed them, culminated in a bowl game, Ohio State did not appear to be any closer to a national championship than during the end of the Hayes era.

In 1986 Bruce received a 3-year contract, the first for the modern program, but the team opened with two losses for the first time in over 90 years. The Buckeyes then won nine in a row before losing to Michigan in a close game. After the season Bruce was offered the position of head coach at the University of Arizona but was persuaded to stay at his alma mater by Athletic Director Rick Bay. Hopes for a standout season in 1987 suffered a serious setback when All-American wide receiver Cris Carter was dropped from the team for signing with an agent. Heading into the Michigan game at the end of the season Ohio State was in the midst of a three game conference losing streak.

On the Monday of Michigan week, after a weekend of rumors and speculation, Ohio State President Edward Jennings fired Bruce but tried to keep the dismissal secret until after the end of the season. Jennings aggravated the situation by refusing to provide a reason for the dismissal,^[12] but the Buckeyes enjoyed an emotional come-from-behind victory over Michigan after the entire team wore headbands bearing the word "EARLE".

John Cooper was hired as head coach with a winning record at both Tulsa and Arizona State University that stood out among his credentials, as did a victory over Michigan in the 1987 Rose Bowl. Cooper's thirteen years as the Buckeye's head coach are largely remembered for a litany of negative statistics associated with him: a notorious 2-10-1 record against Michigan, a 3-9 record in bowl games, a five year losing streak to Illinois, a 63-14 loss to Penn State, and a 28-24 loss to unranked Michigan State when the Buckeyes were the top-ranked team in the nation and en route to a national championship. However, his tenure also included many positives: back-to-back victories over Notre Dame, two second-ranked finishes in the polls, and three Big Ten championships (albeit shared). Cooper also recruited fifteen players who were first-round draft picks in the National Football League.^[13]

In January 2001, The Ohio State University dismissed Cooper for a "deteriorating climate." A loss in the 2000 Outback Bowl was a factor in his subsequent firing, as was negative publicity regarding player behavior before and during the game. Other contributing factors included his record against Michigan (which was actually considered by most people to be the biggest reason for his firing), his perceived inability to win "big games", the lack of a national championship, the perception of him as an outsider by many alumni, the poor bowl game record, and finally a perceived lack of discipline on the team.^[14]

[edit] 2002-Present Nations Elite

Ohio State quickly sought a replacement for Cooper and after a nationwide search hired Jim Tressel. With four NCAA Division I-AA National Championships at Youngstown State Tressel, formerly an assistant coach for Earle Bruce, was an Ohioan who was considered to be appreciative of Buckeye football traditions. Although there were some doubts as to whether or not Tressel could repeat his earlier success at the Division 1A level, most fans and alumni met the coaching change with enthusiasm. On the day of his hiring, Jim Tressel, speaking to fans and students at a Buckeye basketball game, made a prophetic implication that he would lead the Buckeyes to beat Michigan in Ann Arbor the following November.^[15]

Tressel's first season was difficult as the Buckeyes finished 7-5, but he made good on his promise, beating Michigan in Ann Arbor. While its fans were optimistic about the chance for success of the 2002 team, most observers were surprised by Ohio State's National Championship.^[16][17] Ohio State used strong defense, ball-control play-calling, and field position tactics to win numerous close games, a style of play characterized as "Tresselball",^[18] and disparaged by detractors as "the Luckeyes".^[19] One of the most notable examples occurred against Purdue on November 9, when quarterback Craig Krenzel threw a 4th down touchdown pass to Michael Jenkins late in the game to win, on a play that has gone down in Buckeye lore as "Holy Buckeye". (Buckeye Commentary - Holy Buckeye)

[edit] Buckeye football traditions

Ohio State football is rich in traditions, and Coach Tressel has since his hiring made upholding tradition a cornerstone of his program.^[20] The following are football traditions in chronogical order of longevity:

• Senior tackle

Begun in 1913 by head coach John Wilce, seniors on the team are recognized at the last practice of the season, either before the Michigan game or before departing Columbus to play in a bowl game, and hit the blocking sled a final time.^[21]

• Illibuck

The winner of the Ohio State-Illinois game has been awarded the Illibuck trophy since 1925.^[22]. Until 1927 the teams played for a live turtle, now it is made out of wood.

• Gold pants

A gold miniature charm depicting a pair of football pants is given to all players and coaches following a victory over the Michigan Wolverines. The tradition began as the result of a comment to reporters by newly-hired head coach Francis Schmidt on March 2, 1934: "How about Michigan? They put their pants on one leg at a time, the same as we do!" The first gold pants, which were a creation of Simon Lazarus (president of the Lazarus chain of department stores) and Herbert Levy,^[23] were awarded that year for a 34-0 drubbing of the Wolverines.^[24]

• Captain's Breakfast

1934 also saw the first gathering of former team captains for breakfast on the Sunday following the Homecoming game. The event began when local businessman Walter Jeffrey invited twenty former captains to the Scioto Country Club to honor them, and continues to welcome new captains and award them mugs bearing their names and season.^[25][26]

• Buckeye Grove

Begun in 1934, each player who wins "first-team All-America" honors is recognized by the planting of a buckeye tree and installation of a plaque in Buckeye Grove, now located near the southwestern corner of Ohio Stadium next to Morrill Tower. Trees are planted in ceremonies held prior to the Spring Game. All 125 Buckeye All-Americans dating back to 1914 have been so honored.

• Michigan Week

Since 1935 the annual game against Michigan has been the final meeting of the regular season for both teams. The week prior to "The Game", known as Michigan Week, is characterized by scheduled school spirit and public service events, such as rallies, touch football games, and blood drives;^[27] and by massive displays of school colors and banners in much of Ohio. In an unofficial culmination to Michigan Week, since 1990 on the Thursday night before "The Game" students have participated in the "Mirror Lake jump", an unofficial gathering at Mirror Lake, a pond between Pomerene Hall and The Oval, in which masses of students jump into the water.^[28]

• Block O

Since 1938 the registered student organization Block O has been the "Official Cheering Section" of the Buckeyes. "Known for spreading spirit, starting cheers and performing card stunts, Block 'O' was founded...by Clancy Isaac

".^[29] They occupy Section 39A in the South grandstand of Ohio Stadium, next to the band.^[30][31]

• Victory Bell

The Victory Bell is rung after every Ohio State victory by members of Alpha Phi Omega, a tradition that began after the Bucks beat California October 2, 1954. Reputedly the ringing can be heard five miles away "on a calm day." Located 150 feet high in the southeast tower of Ohio Stadium, the bell was a gift of the classes of 1943, 1944 and 1945, and weighs 2,420 pounds.^[32]

• Brutus Buckeye

Beginning in 1965, Brutus Buckeye has appeared at all Ohio State football games as the live mascot of the Buckeyes. In 2007 he was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame and is now one of the most recognized mascots in the United States.

• Hang on Sloopy

First played at the Illinois game of October 9, 1965, the rock song Hang on Sloopy is now played by the marching band before the start of the fourth quarter, with fans performing an O-H-I-O chant in the intervals between the refrains. The song is also played to encourage the team's defensive players when opponents are moving the ball on offense late in a game. This is also played at the end of the third quarter at Cleveland Browns games.^[33]

• Buckeye leaves

Since 1967, the helmets of Ohio State players have been adorned with white decals approximately the size of a quarter depicting a buckeye leaf, awarded for making significant plays and for consistency of performance.^[34] In the 1970s, the decals were approimately the size of a Silver Dollar until the 1979 Season. Most believe that this practice began in 1968 when The Buckeyes switched to their present Silver Helmet design since the decals have become identified with that helmet.

• Tunnel of Pride

The Tunnel of Pride began with the 1994 Michigan game when all former players who were in attendance formed a tunnel through which the team ran to take the field, and Ohio State beat its rival that day, 22-6. Rex Kern, quarterback of the 1968 National Championship team, and then Director of Athletics Andy Geiger together used the concept as a means of connecting current Buckeyes with those who played before them. The Tunnel of Pride was next formed for the 1995 Notre Dame game, which the Buckeyes also won. In each home game against Michigan since, the tradition has been repeated.^[35][36]

• Carmen Ohio

Instituted by Coach Tressel in 2001, at the conclusion of all home games the coaches, players and cheerleaders gather in the south end zone next to the marching band to sing the university's alma mater, Carmen Ohio.^[37]

• The Hive and pre-game circle

Tressel brought to the Buckeye football program two pre-game traditions he developed at Youngstown State. Prior to its warmup routine before every football game, the team exits the locker room as a unit in a controlled manner, linked arm-in-arm in a group known as "The Hive". After warmups the team returns to the locker room, and when it next appears, runs onto the field and forms a circle of players around the strength coach, who exhorts the team into a frenzy in which they pummel each other with fists.^[38]

• Mirror Lake

Before the Ohio State/Michigan game at the end of the season, OSU students typically jump into Mirror Lake, located on campus, the Thursday night before the game. The tradition is thought to bring good luck to the football team the following gameday.^[39]

[edit] Marching Band

Main article: The Ohio State University Marching Band

The Marching Band, known as "The Best Damn Band In The Land" or by the acronym TBDBITL^[40] is the most visible and possibly best-known tradition of Ohio State football.^[41] Home games are preceded by three much-anticipated traditions, and a fourth, "dotting the 'i'" of Script Ohio, enjoys a reputation all its own:^[42]

• Skull Session
• Ramp entrance
• The Back Bend
• Script Ohio

[edit] Rivalries

Main article: Michigan-Ohio State rivalry

Main article: Illibuck

While its rivalry with the University of Michigan is its most renowned and intense, Ohio State has two other series marked by their longevity, both Big Ten Conference rivals, those of Indiana and Illinois. The series versus Indiana began as a non-conference matchup, with Indiana going undefeated at 4-0-1. In conference, however, the Buckeyes (despite losing the opening conference game) are 65-8-4 through the 2006 season, the most wins against any opponent. Illinois also began with non-conference games (0-1-1) but became the longest continuous series in 2002 when the schools played in their 89th consecutive year. (That record was tied by Michigan in 2007.) Through 2006 Ohio State's record against the Illini is 60-29-4. In 2007, Ohio State was given their first defeat of the season by the Illini.

When Penn State was added to the conference football play in 1993, every member was given two designated rivals, teams to be played every year, with the other conference teams rotated out of the schedule at regular intervals. For geographic convenience, the Big Ten named Penn State as Ohio State's new designated rival in addition to Michigan, and Illinois was set to be paired with in-state rival Northwestern and neighboring Indiana, and in doing so undermined Ohio State's historical rivalry with Illinois.

[edit] All-time records

[edit] All-time coaching records

Head Coach	Period	W-L-T Record	Win %	conf. champs	N/C	vs Michigan
Alexander S. Lilley	1890-1891	3-5	37.5	n/a		n/a
Frederick B. "Jack" Ryder	1892-95/1898	22-22-2	50.0	n/a		n/a
Charles A. Hickey	1896	5-5-1¹	50.0	n/a		n/a
David F. Edwards	1897	1-7-1	16.7	n/a		0-1
John B. Eckstorm	1899-1901	22-4-3	84.7	n/a		0-1-1
Perry Hale	1902-1903	14-5-2	71.4	n/a		0-2
Edwin R. Sweetland	1904-1905	14-7-2	65.2	n/a		0-2
Albert E. Herrnstein	1906-1909	28-10-1	73.1	1		0-4
Howard H. Jones	1910	6-1-3	75.0	n/a		0-0-1
Harry Vaughn	1911	5-3-2	60.0	n/a		0-1
John R. Richards	1912	6-3	66.7	1		0-1
John W. Wilce	1913-1928	78-33-9	68.8	3		4-7
Sam Willaman	1929-1933	26-10-5	69.5			2-3
Francis A. Schmidt	1934-1940	39-16-1	70.5	2		4-3
Paul E. Brown	1941-1943	18-8-1	68.5	1	1	1-1-1
Carroll C. Widdoes	1944-1945	16-2	88.9	1		1-1
Paul Bixler	1946	4-3-2	55.6			0-1
Wesley E. Fesler	1947-1950	21-13-3	60.8	1		0-3-1
W.W. "Woody" Hayes	1951-1978	205–61-10	76.1	13	5	16-11-1
Earle Bruce	1979-1987	81-26-1	75.5	4		5-4
John Cooper	1988-2000	111-43-4	71.5	3		2-10-1
James P. Tressel	2001-Current	77-17	81.9	4	1	6-1
TOTALS	1890-Current	802-304-53	71.5	32	7	41-57-6

All totals per OSU Athletics

¹ Hickey was hired part-way into the season and a student coached the team several games.

[edit] All-time Bowl Games

2007/08 BCS Championship— Louisiana State University 38, Ohio State 24

2006/07 BCS Championship— Florida 41, Ohio State 14 (final #2 ranking)

2005/06 Fiesta— Ohio State 34, Notre Dame 20 (final #4 ranking)

2004/05 Alamo— Ohio State 33, Oklahoma State 7

2003/04 Fiesta— Ohio State 35, Kansas State 28 (final #4 ranking)

2002/03 Fiesta— Ohio State 31, Miami (FL) 24 (2OT) (National Champions)

2001/02 Outback— South Carolina 31, Ohio State 28

2000/01 Outback— South Carolina 24, Ohio State 7

1998/99 Sugar— Ohio State 24, Texas A&M 14 (final #2 ranking)

1997/98 Sugar— Florida State 31, Ohio State 14

1996/97 Rose— Ohio State 20, Arizona State 17 (final #2 ranking)

1995/96 Citrus— Tennessee 20, Ohio State 14

1994/95 Citrus— Alabama 24, Ohio State 17

1993/94 Holiday— Ohio State 28, Brigham Young 21

1992/93 Citrus— Georgia 21, Ohio State 14

1991/92 Hall of Fame— Syracuse 24, Ohio State 17

1990/91 Liberty— Air Force 23, Ohio State 11

1989/90 Hall of Fame— Auburn 31, Ohio State 14

1986/87 Cotton— Ohio State 28, Texas A&M 12

1985/86 Citrus— Ohio State 10, Brigham Young 7

1984/85 Rose— Southern California 20, Ohio State 17

1983/84 Fiesta— Ohio State 28, Pittsburgh 23

1982/83 Holiday— Ohio State 47, Brigham Young 17

1981/82 Liberty— Ohio State 31, Navy 28

1980/81 Fiesta— Penn State 31, Ohio State 19

1979/80 Rose— Southern California 17, Ohio State 16

1978/79 Gator— Clemson 17, Ohio State 15

1977/78 Sugar— Alabama 35, Ohio State 6

1976/77 Orange— Ohio State 27, Colorado 10

1975/76 Rose— UCLA 23, Ohio State 10

1974/75 Rose— Southern California 18, Ohio State 17

1973/74 Rose— Ohio State 42, Southern California 21

1972/73 Rose— Southern California 42, Ohio State 17

1970/71 Rose— Stanford 27, Ohio State 17

1968/69 Rose— Ohio State 27, Southern California 16

1957/58 Rose— Ohio State 10, Oregon 7

1954/55 Rose— Ohio State 20, Southern California 7

1949/50 Rose— Ohio State 17, California 14

1920/21 Rose— California 28, Ohio State 0

v • d • e Ohio State bowl games 1921 Rose Bowl · 1950 Rose Bowl · 1955 Rose Bowl · 1958 Rose Bowl · 1969 Rose Bowl · 1971 Rose Bowl · 1973 Rose Bowl · 1974 Rose Bowl · 1975 Rose Bowl · 1976 Rose Bowl · 1977 Orange Bowl · 1978 Sugar Bowl · 1979 Gator Bowl · 1980 Rose Bowl · 1981 Fiesta Bowl · 1981 Liberty Bowl · 1982 Holiday Bowl · 1984 Fiesta Bowl · 1985 Rose Bowl · 1985 Citrus Bowl · 1987 Cotton Bowl · 1990 Hall of Fame Bowl · 1990 Liberty Bowl · 1992 Hall of Fame Bowl· · 1993 Citrus Bowl · 1993 Holiday Bowl · 1995 Citrus Bowl · 1996 Citrus Bowl · 1997 Rose Bowl · 1998 Sugar Bowl · 1999 Sugar Bowl · 2001 Outback Bowl · 2002 Outback Bowl · 2003 Fiesta Bowl · 2004 Fiesta Bowl · 2004 Alamo Bowl · 2006 Fiesta Bowl · 2007 BCS National Championship Game · 2008 BCS National Championship Game

[edit] All-time Big Ten records

Source: Ohio State Athletics football page

Over the years, Ohio State has either won outright or shared 32 Big Ten titles. The championship in 2007 was OSU's fourth under Jim Tressel, the last two being outright. The Buckeyes also shared the title in 2005 (7-1 Big Ten) and in 2002, notching a perfect 8-0 record. With a 7-1 league record during the 2007 season, Ohio State owns an all-time Big Ten record of 443-188-28 in 94 seasons of league competition.

Opponent	W-L-T record
Chicago	10-2-2
Illinois	60-30-4
Indiana	65-12-5
Iowa	44-14-3
Michigan	41-57-6
Michigan State	26-12-0
Minnesota	41-7-0
Northwestern	58-14-1
Penn State	12-11-0
Purdue	36-12-2
Wisconsin	51-17-5
TOTAL	444-188-28

[edit] Individual awards and achievements

Retired football jerseys[43]
Number	Player
45	Archie Griffin
31	Vic Janowicz
40	Howard "Hopalong" Cassady
22	Les Horvath
27	Eddie George
47	Charles "Chic" Harley
99	Bill Willis
WH	Woody Hayes

Through the 2006 season Ohio State players have by a significant margin won more trophies than any other NCAA Division 1A program. Ohio State players have won 34 of the listed major awards, with the next closest being 26 (Oklahoma). Ohio State is the only university to have received each of the awards at least once. Of the five awards created prior to 1980 (Heisman, Lombardi, Maxwell, Outland, and Walter Camp), Ohio State has received the most with 25 (Notre Dame follows with 23).

[edit] List Of All-Americans

^[44]

[edit] 1910s

• 1914: Boyd Cherry (E)
• 1916: Chic Harley (B), Robert Karch (T)
• 1917: Charles Bolen (E), Harold Courtney (E), Chic Harley (B), Kelley VanDyne (C)
• 1918: Clarence MacDonald (E)
• 1919: Chic Harley (B), Gaylord Stinchcomb (B)

[edit] 1920s

• 1920: Iolas Huffman (G), Gaylord Stinchcomb (B)
• 1921: Iolas Huffman (G), Cyril Myers (E)
• 1923: Harry Workman (QB)
• 1924: Harold Cunningham (E)
• 1925: Edwin Hess (G)
• 1926: Edwin Hess (G), Marty Karow (HB), Leo Raskowski (T)
• 1927: Leo Raskowski (T)
• 1928: Wes Fesler (E)
• 1929: Wes Fesler (E)

[edit] 1930s

• 1930: Wes Fesler (E), Lew Hinchman (HB)
• 1931: Carl Cramer (QB), Lew Hinchman (HB)
• 1932: Joseph Gailus (G), Sid Gillman (E), Lew Hinchman (HB), Ted Rosequist (T)
• 1933: Joseph Gailus (G)
• 1934: Regis Monahan (G), Merle Wendt (E)
• 1935: Gomer Jones (C), Merle Wendt (E)
• 1936: Charles Hamrick (T), Inwood Smith (G), Merle Wendt (E)
• 1937: Carl Kaplanoff (T), Jim McDonald (QB), Ralph Wolf (C), Gust Zarnas (G)
• 1939: Vic Marino (G), Esco Sarkkinen (E), Don Scott (HB)

[edit] 1940s

• 1940: Don Scott (HB)
• 1942: Robert Shaw (E), Charles Csuri (T), Lin Houston (G), Paul Sarringhaus (HB), Gene Fekete (E)
• 1943: Bill Willis (T)
• 1944: Jack Dugger (E), Bill Willis (T), William Hackett (G), Les Horvath (QB/HB)
• 1945: Warren Amling (G), Ollie Cline (FB), Russell Thomas (T)
• 1946: Warren Amling (G), Cecil Souders (E)

[edit] 1950s

• 1950: Robert Momsen (T), Robert McMullogh (C), Vic Janowicz (HB)
• 1952: Mike Takacs (G)
• 1954: Dean Dugger (E), Howard Cassady (HB), Jim Reichenbach (G)
• 1955: Jim Parker (G), Howard Cassady (HB)
• 1956: Jim Parker (G)
• 1957: Aurealius Thomas (G)
• 1958: Jim Houston (E), Jim Marshall (T), Bob White (E)
• 1959: Jim Houston (E)

[edit] 1960s

• 1960: Bob Ferguson (FB)
• 1961: Bob Ferguson (FB)
• 1964: Jim Davis (T), Ike Kelley (LB), Arnie Chonko (DB)
• 1965: Doug Van Horn (G), Ike Kelley (LB)
• 1966: Ray Pryor (C)
• 1968: Dave Foley (OT), Rufus Mayes (OT)
• 1969: Jim Stillwagon (G), Rex Kern (QB), Jim Otis (FB), Ted Provost (CB), Jack Tatum (CB)

[edit] 1970s

• 1970: Jan White (TE), Jim Stillwagon (MG), John Brockington (FB), Jack Tatum (CB), Mike Sensibaugh (S), Tim Anderson (CB)
• 1971: Tom DeLeone (C)
• 1972: John Hicks (OT), Randy Gradishar (LB)
• 1973: John Hicks (OT), Randy Gradishar (LB), Archie Griffin (TB)
• 1974: Van Ness DeCree (DE), Kurt Schumacher (OT), Pete Cusick (DT), Archie Griffin (TB), Neal Colzie (CB), Tom Skladany (P)
• 1975: Ted Smith (OG), Archie Griffin (TB), Tim Fox (S), Tom Sklandany (P)
• 1976: Bob Brudzinski (DE), Chris Ward (OT), Tom Sklandany (P)
• 1977: Chris Ward (OT), Aaron Brown (NG), Tom Cousineau (LB), Ray Griffin (S)
• 1978: Tom Cousineau (LB)
• 1979: Ken Fritz (OG), Art Schlichter (QB)

[edit] 1980s

• 1982: Marcus Marek (LB)
• 1984: Jim Lachey (OG), Keith Byars (TB)
• 1985: Pepper Johnson (LB)
• 1986: Cris Carter (SE), Chris Spielman (LB)
• 1987: Chris Spielman (LB), Tom Tupa (P)
• 1988: Jeff Uhlenhake (C)

[edit] 1990s

• 1991: Steve Tovar (LB)
• 1992: Steve Tovar (LB)
• 1993: Korey Stringer (OT), Dan Wilkinson (DT)
• 1994: Korey Stringer (OT)
• 1995: Eddie George (TB), Terry Glenn (FL), Orlando Pace (OT), Mike Vrabel (DE)
• 1996: Orlando Pace (OT), Shawn Springs (CB), Mike Vrabel (DE)
• 1997: Andy Katzenmoyer (LB), Rob Murphy (OG), Antoine Winfield (CB)
• 1998: David Boston (SE), Damon Moore (SS), Rob Murphy (CB), Antoine Winfield (CB)
• 1999: Na'il Diggs (LB)

[edit] 2000s

• 2000: Mike Doss (SS)
• 2001: LeCharles Bentley (C), Mike Doss (SS)
• 2002: Mike Doss (SS), Andy Groom (P), Mike Nugent (PK), Matt Wilhelm (LB)
• 2003: Will Allen (DE)
• 2004: Mike Nugent (PK), A. J. Hawk (LB)
• 2005: A. J. Hawk (LB)
• 2006: Troy Smith (QB), James Laurinaitis (LB), Quinn Pitcock (DL)
• 2007: James Laurinaitis (LB), Chris Wells (RB)

[edit] Heisman Trophy

Ohio State players have won the Heisman Trophy seven times. Archie Griffin is the only two-time recipient in the history of the award.

• Les Horvath 1944
• Vic Janowicz 1950
• Howard "Hopalong" Cassady 1955
• Archie Griffin 1974, 1975
• Eddie George 1995
• Troy Smith 2006

[edit] Lombardi Award

Ohio State players have won the Lombardi Award six times. Orlando Pace is the only two-time recipient in the history of the award.

• Jim Stillwagon 1970
• John Hicks 1973
• Chris Spielman 1987
• Orlando Pace 1995, 1996
• A. J. Hawk 2005

[edit] Maxwell Award

Four Ohio State players have won the Maxwell Award:

• Howard "Hopalong" Cassady 1955
• Bob Ferguson 1961
• Archie Griffin 1975
• Eddie George 1995

[edit] Outland Trophy

Four Ohio State players have won the Outland Trophy:

• Jim Parker 1956
• Jim Stillwagon 1970
• John Hicks 1973
• Orlando Pace 1996

[edit] Walter Camp Award

Three Ohio State players have won the Walter Camp Award:

• Archie Griffin 1974, 1975
• Eddie George 1995
• Troy Smith 2006

[edit] Other Awards

• Eddie George received the Doak Walker Award in 1995
• Terry Glenn received the Fred Biletnikoff Award in 1995
• Andy Katzenmoyer received the Dick Butkus Award in 1997
• Antoine Winfield received the Jim Thorpe Award in 1998
• LeCharles Bentley received the Dave Rimington Trophy in 2001
• B. J. Sander received the Ray Guy Award in 2003
• Mike Nugent received the Lou Groza Award in 2004
• James Laurinaitis received the Bronko Nagurski Trophy in 2006
• Troy Smith received the Davey O'Brien Award in 2006
• James Laurinaitis received the Dick Butkus Award in 2007

[edit] Season MVP

Voted by players at the end of the season.

• 1930: Wes Fesler - end - also Big Ten MVP
• 1931: Robert Haubrich - tackle
• 1932: Lew Hinchman - halfback
• 1933: Mickey Vuchinich - fullback
• 1934: Gomer Jones - center
• 1935: Gomer Jones - center
• 1936: Ralph Wolf - center
• 1937: Ralph Wolf - center
• 1938: Jim Langhurst - fullback
• 1939: Steve Andrako - center
• 1940: Claude White - center
• 1941: Jack Graf - fullback - also Big Ten MVP
• 1942: Chuck Csuri - tackle
• 1943: Gordon Appleby - center
• 1944: Les Horvath - quarterback - also Big Ten MVP
• 1945: Ollie Cline - fullback - also Big Ten MVP
• 1946: Cecil Souders - end
• 1947: Dave Templeton - guard
• 1948: Joe Whisler - fullback
• 1949: Jack Lininger - center
• 1950: Vic Janowicz - halfback - also Big Ten MVP
• 1951: Vic Janowicz - halfback
• 1952: Fred Bruney - halfback
• 1953: George Jacoby - tackle
• 1954: Howard "Hopalong" Cassady - halfback
• 1955: Howard "Hopalong" Cassady - halfback - also Big Ten MVP
• 1956: Jim Parker - guard
• 1957: Bill Jobko - guard
• 1958: Jim Houston - end
• 1959: Jim Houston - end
• 1960: Tom Matte - quarterback
• 1961: Bob Ferguson - fullback
• 1962: Billy Armstrong - center
• 1963: Matt Snell - fullback
• 1964: Ed Orazen - defensive lineman
• 1965: Doug Van Horn - offensive guard
• 1966: Ray Pryor - center
• 1967: Dirk Worden - linebacker
• 1968: Mark Stier - linebacker
• 1969: Jim Otis - fullback
• 1970: Jim Stillwagon - defensive lineman
• 1971: Tom DeLeone- center
• 1972: George Hasenohrl - defensive lineman
• 1973: Archie Griffin - running back - also Big Ten MVP
• 1974: Archie Griffin - tailback - also Big Ten MVP
• 1975: Cornelius Greene - quarterback - also Big Ten MVP
• 1976: Bob Brudzinski - defensive end
• 1977: Dave Adkins - linebacker
• 1978: Tom Cousineau - linebacker
• 1979: Jim Laughlin - linebacker
• 1980: Calvin Murray - tailback
• 1981: Art Schlichter - quarterback - also Big Ten MVP
• 1982: Tim Spencer - running back
• 1983: John Frank - tight end
• 1984: Keith Byars - running back - also Big Ten MVP
• 1985: Jim Karsatos - quarterback
• 1986: Cris Carter - wide receiver
• 1987: Chris Spielman - linebacker
• 1988: Jeff Uhlenhake - center
• 1989: Derek Isaman - linebacker
• 1990: Jeff Graham - wide receiver
• 1991: Carlos Snow - tailback
• 1992: Kirk Herbstreit - quarterback
• 1993: Raymont Harris - tailback
• 1994: Korey Stringer - offensive tackle
• 1995: Eddie George - tailback - also Big Ten MVP
• 1996: Orlando Pace - offensive tackle - also Big Ten MVP
• 1997: Antoine Winfield - defensive back
• 1998: Joe Germaine - quarterback - also Big Ten MVP
• 1999: Ahmed Plummer - defensive back
• 2000: Derek Combs - tailback
• 2001: Jonathan Wells - tailback
• 2002: Craig Krenzel - quarterback / Chris Gamble - wide receiver/defensive back
• 2003: Michael Jenkins - wide receiver
• 2004: Mike Nugent - placekicker
• 2005: A. J. Hawk - linebacker
• 2006: Troy Smith - quarterback - also Big Ten MVP
• 2007: Chris "Beanie" Wells - tailback

[edit] All-Century Team

See also: Ohio State Football All-Century Team

[edit] Ohio State's All-Time Team

Chosen in 2001 by Athlon Sports. [1]

Offense WR Paul Warfield 1961-63 WR Cris Carter 1984-86 WR Terry Glenn 1993-95 WR David Boston 1996-98 TE John Frank 1980-83 OL Jim Parker 1954-56 OL Korey Stringer 1992-94 OL Gomer Jones 1934-35 OL John Hicks 1970, 72-73 OL Orlando Pace 1994-96 QB Rex Kern 1967-1970 RB Howard "Hopalong" Cassady 1952-55 RB Archie Griffin 1972-75 RB Eddie George 1992-95 K Vlade Janakievski 1977-80

Defense DL Wes Fesler 1928-30 DL Bill Willis 1942-44 DL Jim Stillwagon 1968-70 DL Dan Wilkinson 1992-93 DL Mike Vrabel 1993-96 LB Tom Cousineau 1975-78 LB Chris Spielman 1984-87 LB Andy Katzenmoyer 1996-98 LB Marcus Marek 1979-82 LB Steve Tovar 1989-92 DB Vic Janowicz 1949-51 DB Jack Tatum 1968-70 DB Mike Sensibaugh 1968-70 DB Neal Colzie 1972-74 DB Antoine Winfield 1995-98 P Tom Tupa 1984-87

[edit] NCAA Coach of the Year

Three Ohio State head coaches have received the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award as NCAA Coach of the Year a total of five times:

• Woody Hayes 1957, 1968, 1975
• Earle Bruce 1979
• Jim Tressel 2002

In addition, two coaches were voted "National Coach of the Year" before the inception of the Bryant Award. Carroll Widdoes, acting head coach after Paul Brown had entered the United States Navy, was voted the honor in 1944. Brown himself was voted the honor in 1942 for winning the National Championship but declined in favor of Georgia Institute of Technology's Bill Alexander.

[edit] All-American and All-Conference honors

Through 2006 128 Buckeyes have been named first team All-Americans since 1914. 234 have been named to the All-Big Ten team, and 15 have won the Chicago Tribune Silver Football, the Big Ten's Most Valuable Player award, including Troy Smith for 2006. The Athletic Directors of the Big Ten Conference voted Eddie George Big Ten-Jesse Owens Athlete of the Year for 1996.

On November 22, 2006, ten Buckeyes were named to either the Coaches or Conference media All-Big Ten First Team selections for the 2006 season, and seven were named to both. Troy Smith was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. Four other Buckeyes received Second Team honors.

[edit] Academic awards and achievements

[edit] Rhodes Scholarship

On December 6, 1985, Mike Lanese was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to University of Oxford.

[edit] College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-Americans

Academic All-American Hall of Fame

• Class of 1992 Randy Gradishar

Academic All-Americans

Academic All-American Player of the Year

• 2003 Craig Krenzel

Academic All-Americans

Year	Player	Position
1952	John Borton	Quarterback
1954	Dick Hilinski	Tackle
1958	Bob White	Fullback
1961	Tom Perdue	End
1965	Bill Ridder	Middle guard
1966	Dave Foley	Offensive tackle
1967	Dave Foley	Offensive tackle
1968	Dave Foley	Offensive tackle
1968	Mark Stier	Linebacker
1969	Bill Urbanik	Defensive tackle
1971	Rick Simon	Offensive tackle
1973	Randy Gradishar	Linebacker
1974	Brian Baschnagel	Running back
1975	Brian Baschnagel	Running back
1976	Pete Johnson	Fullback
1976	Bill Lukens	Offensive guard
1977	Jeff Logan	Running back
1980	Marcus Marek	Linebacker
1980	John Weisensell¹	Offensive guard
1982	Joe Smith	Offensive tackle
1982	John Frank	Tight end
1983	John Frank	Tight end
1983	Dave Crecelius¹	Defensive tackle
1984	Dave Crecelius	Defensive tackle
1984	Mike Lanese	Wide receiver
1984	Anthony Tiuliani¹	Defensive tackle
1985	Mike Lanese	Wide receiver
1987	Joe Staysniak¹	Offensive tackle
1989	Joe Staysniak	Offensive tackle
1990	Greg Smith¹	Defensive line
1992	Len Hartman	Offensive guard
1992	Greg Smith	Defensive line
1995	Greg Bellisari	Linebacker
1996	Greg Bellisari	Linebacker
1998	Jerry Rudzinski¹	Linebacker
1999	Ahmed Plummer	Cornerback
2002	Craig Krenzel¹	Quarterback
2003	Craig Krenzel	Quarterback

¹2nd team award

[edit] National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame

Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy ("Academic Heisman")

• 1995 Bobby Hoying
• 2003 Craig Krenzel

National Scholar-Athlete Awards

Ohio State's eighteen NFF Scholar-Athlete Awards rank second only to Nebraska's twenty among all college football programs.

• 1965 Willard Sander
• 1968 David Foley
• 1970 Rex Kern
• 1973 Randy Gradishar
• 1975 Brian Baschnagel
• 1979 Jim Laughlin
• 1982 Joe Smith
• 1983 John Frank
• 1984 Dave Crecelius
• 1985 Mike Lanese
• 1989 Joe Staysniak
• 1990 Greg Frey
• 1992 Greg Smith
• 1994 Joey Galloway
• 1995 Bobby Hoying
• 1996 Greg Bellisari
• 1999 Ahmed Plummer

[edit] Individual school records

See also: Ohio State Buckeyes football yearly statistical leaders

[edit] Rushing records

• Most rushing attempts, career: 924, Archie Griffin (1972-75)
• Most rushing attempts, season: 336, Keith Byars (1984)
• Most rushing attempts, game: 44, Champ Henson (November 18, 1972 at Northwestern)
• Most rushing yards, career: 5,589, Archie Griffin (1972-75)
• Most rushing yards, season: 1,927, Eddie George (1995)
• Most rushing yards, game: 314, Eddie George (November 11, 1995 vs. Illinois)
• Most rushing yards against Michigan, game: 222, Chris Wells (November 17, 2007)
• Most rushing touchdowns, career: 56, Pete Johnson (1973-76)
• Most rushing touchdowns, season: 25, Pete Johnson (1975)
• Most rushing touchdowns, game: 5, Pete Johnson (September 27, 1975 vs. North Carolina) and Keith Byars (October 13, 1984 vs. Illinois)
• Longest run from scrimmage: 89 yards, Gene Fekete (November 7, 1942 vs. Pittsburgh)
• Most games with at least 100 rushing yards, career: 34, Archie Griffin (1972-75)
• Most games with at least 100 rushing yards, season: 12, Eddie George (1995)
• Most games with at least 200 rushing yards, career: 5 Eddie George (1992-95)
• Most games with at least 200 rushing yards, season: 3, Eddie George (1995)

[edit] Passing records

• Most passing attempts, career: 934, Art Schlichter (1978-81)
• Most passing attempts, season: 384, Joe Germaine (1998)
• Most passing attempts, game: 52, Art Schlichter (October 3, 1981 vs. Florida State)
• Most passing completions, career: 498, Bobby Hoying (1992-95)
• Most passing completions, season: 230, Joe Germaine (1998)
• Most passing completions, game: 31, Art Schlichter (October 3, 1981 vs. Florida State) and Joe Germaine (October 31, 1998 at Indiana)
• Most passing yards, career: 7,547, Art Schlichter (1978-81)
• Most passing yards, season: 3,330, Joe Germaine (1998)
• Most passing yards, game: 458, Art Schlichter (October 3, 1981 vs. Florida State)
• Most passing touchdowns, career: 57, Bobby Hoying (1992-95)
• Most passing touchdowns, season: 30, Troy Smith (2006)
• Most passing touchdowns, game: 5, John Borton (October 18, 1952 vs. Washington State) and twice by Bobby Hoying (October 22, 1994 vs. Purdue and September 23, 1995 at Pittsburgh)
• Longest pass completion: 86 yards, Art Schlichter to Calvin Murray (September 22, 1979 vs. Washington State)
• Most games with at least 200 passing yards, career: 16, Bobby Hoying (1992-95)
• Most games with at least 200 passing yards, season: 11, Bobby Hoying (1995) and Joe Germaine (1998)
• Most games with at least 300 passing yards, career: 8, Joe Germaine (1996-98)
• Most games with at least 300 passing yards, season: 7, Joe Germaine (1998)

[edit] Receiving records

• Most receptions, career: 191, David Boston (1996-98)
• Most receptions, season: 85, David Boston (1998)
• Most receptions, game: 14, David Boston (October 11, 1997 at Penn State)
• Most receiving yards, career: 2,898, Michael Jenkins (2000-03)
• Most receiving yards, season: 1,435, David Boston (1998)
• Most receiving yards, game: 253, Terry Glenn (September 23, 1995 at Pittsburgh)
• Most touchdown receptions, career: 34, David Boston (1996-98)
• Most touchdown receptions, season: 17, Terry Glenn (1995)
• Most touchdown receptions, game: 4, Bob Grimes (October 18, 1952 vs. Washington State) and Terry Glenn (September 23, 1995 at Pittsburgh)
• Longest pass reception: 86 yards, Calvin Murray from Art Schlichter (September 22, 1979 vs. Washington State)
• Most games with at least 100 receiving yards, career: 14, David Boston (1996-98)
• Most games with at least 100 receiving yards, season: 9, David Boston (1998)

[edit] Kickoff return records

• Most kickoff returns, career: 72, Maurice Hall (2001-04)
• Most kickoff returns, season: 31, Ken-Yon Rambo (1999)
• Most kickoff returns, game: 7, Vince Workman (November 7, 1987 at Wisconsin)
• Most kickoff return yards, career: 1,642, Maurice Hall (2001-04)
• Most kickoff return yards, season: 653, Ken-Yon Rambo (1999)
• Most kickoff return yards, game: 213, Carlos Snow (September 17, 1988 at Pittsburgh)
• Most kickoff return touchdowns, career: 2, Dean Sensanbaugher (1943-47) and Lenny Willis (1974)
• Longest kickoff return: 103 yards, Dean Sensanbaugher (October 9, 1943 at Great Lakes)

[edit] Punt return records

• Most punt returns, career: 98, David Boston (1996-98)
• Most punt returns, season: 47, David Boston (1997) (also a Big Ten Conference record)
• Most punt returns, game: 9, Tom Campana (October 16, 1971 at Indiana)
• Most punt return yards, career: 959, David Boston (1996-98)
• Most punt return yards, season: 679, Neal Colzie (1973) (also a Big Ten Conference record)
• Most punt return yards, game: 170, Neal Colzie (November 10, 1973 vs. Michigan State)
• Most punt return touchdowns, career: 6, Ted Ginn, Jr. (2004-06) (also a Big Ten Conference record)
• Longest punt return: 90 yards, Brian Hartline (October 13, 2007 vs. Kent State)

[edit] Buckeyes in the NFL

Buckeyes in the NFL
NFL Draft selections
Total selected:	329
First picks in draft:	3
1st Round:	68
NFL achievements
Total Players:	308
In the Super Bowl:	54
Hall of Famers:	6

43 former Ohio State players are currently active on rosters of National Football League teams: Will Allen, Tim Anderson, Rodney Bailey, LeCharles Bentley, Bobby Carpenter, Drew Carter, Nate Clements, Na'il Diggs, Mike Doss, Simon Fraser, Joey Galloway, Chris Gamble,Ted Ginn, Jr., Anthony Gonzalez,Roy Hall, Ben Hartsock, A. J. Hawk, Santonio Holmes, Kevin Houser, Josh Huston, Michael Jenkins, Nick Mangold, Donnie Nickey, Mike Nugent, Orlando Pace, Kenny Peterson, Ryan Pickett, Antonio Pittman, Nate Salley, Rob Sims, Will Smith, Troy Smith, Shawn Springs, Alex Stepanovich, Mike Vrabel, Donte Whitner, Matt Wilhelm, Antoine Winfield, Ashton Youboty, Jay Richardson, Dustin Fox, Vernon Gholston, and Kirk Barton.

Former notable NFL players who played at Ohio State include: Lou Groza, Dante Lavelli, Jim Parker, Bill Willis, Cris Carter, Paul Warfield, Jim Marshall, Jim Houston, Jack Tatum, Randy Gradishar, Dick Schafrath, Jim Lachey, Tom Tupa, Chris Spielman, Korey Stringer, Raymont Harris, and Eddie George. Groza, Lavelli, Parker, Warfield, and Willis have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

In the 2004 NFL Draft, 14 Buckeyes were drafted, a record number for any school in a single draft.

[edit] Ohio State Players Selected In 2007 and 2008 NFL Draft

With two first-round selections in 2007, the Buckeyes have the second most first-round selections all-time in the history of the NFL draft, one less than USC (67).^[45] The Buckeyes had another first round selection in 2008.

2007 NFL draft selections

Round	Pick #	Team	Player
1	9	Miami Dolphins	Ted Ginn, Jr.	Wide receiver
1	32	Indianapolis Colts	Anthony Gonzalez	Wide receiver
3	18	Indianapolis Colts	Quinn Pitcock	Defensive end
4	107	New Orleans Saints	Antonio Pittman	Running Back
5	138	Oakland Raiders	Jay Richardson	Defensive tackle
5	169	Indianapolis Colts	Roy Hall	Wide receiver
5	174	Baltimore Ravens	Troy Smith	Quarterback
6	198	Atlanta Falcons	Doug Datish	Center

2008 NFL draft selections

Round	Pick #	Team	Player
1	6	New York Jets	Vernon Gholston	Defenseive Line
7	214	San Francisco 49ers	Larry Grant	Linebacker
7	247	Chicago Bears	Kirk Barton	Offensive Tackle

[edit] References

• Official site Ohio State Football
• Ohio State Football Traditions
• Jack Park (2002). The Official Ohio State Football Encyclopedia. Sports Publishing LLC. ISBN 1-58261-006-1. 
• Jim Tressel (2003). in Jeff Snook: What It Means To Be A Buckeye. Triumph Books. ISBN 1-57243-602-6. 
• Greenberg, S.; Ratermann, D. (2004). I Remember Woody. Triumph Books. ISBN 1-57243-674-3. 
• Robert Vare (1974). Buckeye: A Study of Coach Woody Hayes and the Ohio State Football Machine. Harper's Magazine Press. ISBN 0-06-129150-1. 

[edit] External links

• Official Site

v • d • e Ohio State Buckeyes football All-time record 802-304-53 (.714) Teams 1890 • 1891 • 1892 • 1893 • 1894 • 1895 1896 • 1897 • 1898 • 1899 • 1900 • 1901 • 1902 • 1903 • 1904 • 1905 • 1906 • 1907 • 1908 • 1909 • 1910 • 1911 • 1912 • 1913 • 1914 • 1915 • 1916 • 1917 • 1918 • 1919 • 1920 • 1921 • 1922 • 1923 • 1924 • 1925 • 1926 • 1927 • 1928 • 1929 • 1930 • 1931 • 1932 • 1933 • 1934 • 1935 • 1936 • 1937 • 1938 • 1939 • 1940 • 1941 • 1942 • 1943 • 1944 • 1945 • 1946 • 1947 • 1948 • 1949 • 1950 • 1951 • 1952 • 1953 • 1954 • 1955 • 1956 • 1957 • 1958 • 1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 Rivalries : The Michigan Game • Illinois-Illibuck Trophy Key Personnel Head Coach: Jim Tressel • Offensive Coordinator: Jim Bollman • Defensive Coordinator: Jim Heacock Undefeated Seasons 1899, 1916, 1917, 1944, 1954, 1961, 1968, 1973, 2002 National championships (7) 1942, 1954, 1957 , 1961, 1968, 1970, 2002 Big Ten championships (32) :1916 • 1917 • 1920 • 1935 • 1939 • 1942 • 1944 • 1949 • 1954 • 1955 • 1957 • 1961 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1979 • 1981 • 1984 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 2002 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 Ohio Champions 1899 • 1906 • 1912 Home Fields Recreation Park • Ohio Field • Ohio Stadium Retired numbers 45 Archie Griffin • 31 Vic Janowicz • 40 Howard Cassady • 22 Les Horvath • 27 Eddie George • 47 Chic Harley • 99 Bill Willis Culture TBDBITL • Brutus Buckeye • Script Ohio • Block O • Touchdown Club of Columbus • Buckeye Battle Cry • Across the Field • Carmen Ohio • Hang on Sloopy

v • d • e Ohio State Buckeyes football 1942 NCAA Champions George Lynn | Paul Sarringhaus | Les Horvath | Gene Fekete | Robert Shaw | Dante Lavelli | Bill Vickory | Lin Houston | Hal Dean | Bill Willis | Chuck Csuri Coach Paul Brown

v • d • e Ohio State Buckeyes football 1954 NCAA Champions Dave Leggett | Howard Cassady | Bobby Watkins | Hurbert Bobo | Dean Dugger | Dick Brubaker | Kenny Vargo | Jim Reichenbach | Jim Parker | Frank Machinsky | Dick Hilinski | Don Swartz | Tad Weed Coach Woody Hayes

v • d • e Ohio State Buckeyes football 1957 NCAA Champions Frank Kremblas | Don Clark | Dick LaBeau | Bob White | Galen Cisco | Rus Bowermaster | Jim Houston | Danny James | Danny Fronk | Aurealius Thomas | Bill Jobko | John Martin | Dick Schafrath | Don Sutherin | Jim Marshall Coach Woody Hayes

v • d • e Ohio State Buckeyes football 1961 NCAA Champions Joe Mummey | Paul Warfield | Matt Snell | Bob Ferguson | Chuck Bryant | Bob Middelton | Billy Joe Armstrong | Mike Ingrma | Rodney Foster | Bob Vogel | Darly Sander | Dick Van Raaphorst Coach Woody Hayes

v • d • e Ohio State Buckeyes football 1968 NCAA Champions Rex Kern | Leo Hayden | Larry Zelina | Jim Otis | Jan White | John Brockington | Bruce Janowski | John Muhlbach | Alan Jack | Tom Backhus | Dave Foley | Rufus Mayes | Jim Roman | Dave Whitfield | Jim Stillwagon | Vic Stottlemyer | Paul Scmidlin | Mike Radtkr | Dick Worden | Mark Stier | Doug Adams | Tim Anderson | Ted Provost | Mike Sensibaugh | Jack Tatum Coach Woody Hayes

v • d • e Ohio State Buckeyes football 1970 NCAA Champions Rex Kern | Ron Maciejowski | Leo Hayden | Larry Zelina | John Brocington | Jan White | Bruce Janowski | Tom Deleone | Phil Strickland | Dick Kuhn | Dave Cheney | John Hicks | Fred Schrom | Ken Luttner | Jim Stillwagon | Ralph Holloway | George Hasenohrl | Mark Debvec | Stan White | Doug Adams | Tim Anderson | Harry Howard | Mike Sensibaugh | Jack Tatum Coach Woody Hayes

v • d • e Ohio State Buckeyes football 2002 NCAA Chmapions Craig Krenzel | Maurice Clarett | Branden Joe | Ben Hartsock | Michael Jenkins | Chris Gamble | Alex Stepanovich | Bryce Bishop | Adrien Clarke | Ivan Douglas | Shane Olivea | Mike Nugent | Maurice Hall | Will Smith | Kenny Peterson | Tim Anderson | Darrion Scott | Cie Grant | Matt Wilhelm | Robert Reynolds | Donnie Nickey | Mike Doss | Dustin Fox | Andy Groom Coach Jim Tressel

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v • d • e Current Big Ten Conference football Head coaches Ron Zook (Illinois Fighting Illini) • Bill Lynch (Indiana Hoosiers) • Kirk Ferentz (Iowa Hawkeyes) • Rich Rodriguez (Michigan Wolverines) • Mark Dantonio (Michigan State Spartans) • Tim Brewster (Minnesota Golden Gophers) • Pat Fitzgerald (Northwestern Wildcats) • Jim Tressel (Ohio State Buckeyes) • Joe Paterno (Penn State Nittany Lions) • Joe Tiller (Purdue Boilermakers) • Bret Bielema (Wisconsin Badgers)

v • d • e Football stadiums of the Big Ten Conference Beaver Stadium (Penn State) • Camp Randall Stadium (Wisconsin) • Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (Minnesota) • Kinnick Stadium (Iowa) • Memorial Stadium (Illinois) • Memorial Stadium (Indiana)  • Michigan Stadium (Michigan) • Ohio Stadium (Ohio State) • Ross-Ade Stadium (Purdue) • Ryan Field (Northwestern) • Spartan Stadium (Michigan State)

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