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Jan 10, 2021 · According to the OSU athletic department site, Buckeyes became the official nickname for OSU in the mid-1900s. However, people referred to Ohioans as “buckeyes” years before that, as the name’s relationship with locals actually goes all the way back to the 1700s. 1788 to be exact, years before Ohio even became a state.
- What Is A Buckeye?
- When Did Ohio State Adopt The Buckeye Nickname?
- What Are The Stickers on The Back of Ohio State's Helmets?
- What Is Ohio State's Mascot?
A buckeye has two meanings, one of which derives from the other: A buckeye, per Ohio State, is described as a "small, shiny, dark brown nut with a light tan patch." Said nut comes from the official state tree of Ohio: the buckeye tree. Per tradition, buckeyes are supposed to bring good luck when carried. According to the USDA, however, every part o...
According to the 2001 book "The Official Ohio State Football Encyclopedia," authored by Ohio State football historian Jack Park, newspapers have referred to the team as the Buckeyes since at least 1919. The team did not officially adopt the nickname, however, until 1950 — 60 years after the team's first season in 1890.
Sharp-eyed viewers may see stickers on the back of Ohio State's helmets when they play. Those stickers depict buckeye leaves and are awarded to players for exceptional play. Per a 2008 article from ESPN, the practice of placing stickers on the back of helmets began in 1968 under Hall of Fame coach Woody Hayes, at the suggestion of trainer Ernie Big...
Ohio State's mascot — the aptly named Brutus Buckeye — actually predates the buckeye sticker tradition. Per Ohio State, he debuted three years prior on Oct. 30, 1965, as part of the team's homecoming game against Minnesota (an 11-10 Buckeyes win). At the time, the mascot was constructed entirely of papier-mâché and resembled a giant buckeye with a ...
Sep 16, 2023 · The Ohio State Buckeyes take the field prior to a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. ... Ohio State's specific name can be traced to the ...
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In addition to their back-to-back national championships, the Buckeyes have won four conference titles (2019, 2021–2023) and two division titles (2018, 2019) all under current Head Coach, James Grega Jr. Ohio State has also had 55 players named to NCFA All-American teams since its inception, including quarterback Kellyn Gerenstein, who won the league's Offensive MVP award in 2019 and the ...
Nov 17, 2021 · First, it is important to note that in the early 1800s, the term “buckeye” had a decidedly negative meaning. “The buckeye tree was known to the white settlers of the region as being useless,” Irwin said. “The meaning of the word buckeye originally was fake or useless. So you could be called a buckeye lawyer or a buckeye doctor or a ...
Sep 27, 2021 · The term was once an insult. Ohio is known as the Buckeye State because buckeye trees were prevalent in the area when the territory was settled in the late 18th century. The buckeye gets its name ...
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Jan 12, 2015 · According to folklore, the Buckeye resembles the eye of a deer and carrying one brings good luck. It has been the official Ohio State nickname since 1950, the website says, but it had been in ...
