tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61103923820233070162024-03-19T01:48:25.616-07:00How Firm Thy FriendshipAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05780292633893814777noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-21099915419855400692020-01-17T19:05:00.000-08:002020-01-18T05:50:50.821-08:00Interview with Buckeye Legend Cornelius Green after His Induction into the 2019 Rose Bowl Hall of Fame<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Q: What were your feelings when you first learned you
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A: I was overwhelmed and I was shocked. It kind of came out
of nowhere, so I was really more shocked than anything. I was really just
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<b>Q: So, it was a long time coming?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: Pete and Archie had gotten in prior to me. I wasn’t
jealous or anything. I was just hoping one day it would happen to me and thank
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<b>Q: Woody was inducted in 1989 and then Archie in 1990 and
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A: It means the world to me. Especially, I think this would
be the first complete backfield to make the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame with Archie,
Pete and I and then having Coach Hayes I was just overjoyed…They reminded me
when I was getting introduced that Woody, Archie and Pete were in and it was
just a great reminder of the team and their coach winning the highest honors
that you can receive. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Talk about the achievement of playing in four straight
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A: I think it was even harder during that time because you
had to win the Big Ten Conference to get to the Rose Bowl. It was really even
more difficult when you had a great coach like Bo Schembechler who was coaching
at Michigan and for me to get past Bo four straight times with a 3-0-1 record
and 4 straight Rose Bowl appearances speaks volumes. When you have Michigan’s
greatest coach in their school history and I can say he never beat me…He was
0-3-1 against me and I’m very happy about that. I always mention that because
during “The Ten-Year War (1969-1978)” between Woody and Bo, I think Woody’s record was
4-5-1 against Bo, so my class won 75 percent of those games.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>Q: How important was it to beat that team up north in
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A: It was everything because in my head I practiced 364 days
for Michigan. Every year we would be undefeated or had one loss and that one
game decided who went to the Rose Bowl and who stayed home. When I look back
now at Dennis Franklin as great as he was, his record is 30 wins three losses
and one tie but those three losses and one tie were to us. He never played in a
bowl game so you can get 30 wins and not get in a bowl game. That’s amazing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: We live in an age of bowl saturation. What did the Rose
Bowl when you played mean versus today? Would it be comparable to playing in a
playoff game or a national championship game?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: The Rose Bowl was like a national championship game. It’s
the Granddaddy of Them All. To play in the Rose Bowl was like reaching the
Mount Everest in college sports.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Did Woody prepare for the Rose Bowl the same way he
prepared for a regular season game? Did he spend any extra time during the
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A: No. It was all about Michigan. We practiced for Michigan
in the summer. I remember when we played Indiana, we practiced for Michigan
Monday and Tuesday and then we practiced for Indiana Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday and we didn’t have to play Michigan for like six more weeks. You knew
that the Michigan game means more than anything.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Do you have a favorite Rose Bowl memory?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: I would say my sophomore year because I had hurt my right
thumb prior to the Michigan game and that 10-10 tie we only passed like one
time when I was in the game. I took that tie personally. Right before the Rose
Bowl game they were saying Ohio State can’t pass so I kind of took that as a
personal insult like they were saying I couldn’t pass. I completed 75 percent of
my passes in that game and ended up being the most valuable player. Some of
those passes that I threw were big 3<sup>rd</sup> down passes where we were
able to continue our drive and score.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: What was your role in the 1973 Rose Bowl?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: I was the scout squad quarterback. As guys were a little
injured while we were working out, I just tried to help out on the kickoff
return squad and the punt return squad. I didn’t get a chance to return any
punts but I did get a chance to return 3 kickoffs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Expand a little more on the thumb injury in the Iowa
game and how that impacted the game plan against the team up north.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: I hurt my thumb against Iowa. Monday and Tuesday, I was
at practice but I couldn’t take any snaps because my thumb was so painful. Then
by Wednesday I could grip the ball. By Thursday and Friday, I could really grip
it and throw a little bit, but not to the 100 percent satisfaction of Coach
Hayes. Going into the game, I thought the game plan was to run and pass but I
never realized Woody didn’t trust my thumb at all. We only attempted one pass
in the whole first three quarters of the game. Michigan was bringing eight guys
at us up at the line of scrimmage and Woody still refused to pass. It was tough
for Archie to get beat up like he did that game. I just felt like I was just
handing the ball off but wasn’t part of the offense.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: No. He didn’t call many option plays for me to pitch the
ball. Anything that had to do with me passing or pitching the ball he just took
that all away from me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: What were your thoughts after the tie game with the
team up north?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: Woody always said a tie game is like kissing your sister,
and I didn’t ever want to kiss my sister, Ill tell you that. I was upset, man.
We were crushed for a tie and Michigan guys were jumping up like they had won a
Super Bowl or a Rose Bowl or something. They were so happy with a tie because I
think by them tying us, they were sure they were going to the Rose Bowl. I just
saw them jumping up with laughter and joy and that was my first tie, so I didn’t
know how to deal with it. At the same time, I felt we weren’t going to go to
the Rose Bowl, I just couldn’t get over why Woody wouldn’t call any pass plays
and trust my thumb at all.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Were you fully healed going into the 1974 Rose Bowl?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: It took by about mid-December for my thumb to heal. We
were out there, and I was passing. For some reason the game slowed down for me
out in California. I really started seeing the defenses better. It was just a
great thing for us to go out to California with warm weather where we could
pass the ball versus back in Columbus playing in 10- or 20-degree weather where
you couldn’t pass as much.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: What was your personal mindset going into the 1974
Rose Bowl? Were you looking to redeem yourself?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: There is no doubt about it. The funny part is the second
play of the game Woody called a pass play and I threw an interception. We were
trying to prove it to everybody that we could pass and the second pass play of
the game I threw an interception. Woody told me that it was their fault, and that
it was the wrong formation, which restored my confidence in passing. So, it
wasn’t my fault. They kind of put the blame on them for throwing the
interception, so that was a cool thing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: What was your overall team’s mindset going into the
1974 Rose Bowl having lost to USC the prior year?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: We wanted revenge. We wanted to show folks that they
chose the right team…that they chose us and not Michigan especially with that
10-10 tie. So, we had a lot to prove. We had gotten beaten pretty good the year
before and then we wanted to come out and redeem ourselves and I’m glad we did.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>Q: I’d like to go into some of the key moments of the
1974 Rose Bowl. It looked like you were down 21-14 in the third quarter and you
completed a 40-yard pass to Fred Pagac to set up a score. Talk about that play and
the impact it had on the momentum.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: That play was a game changer. The play that was called
didn’t work and I had to ad lib. I was almost about to get tackled so I was
scrambling on my left side and rolled back around to my right side. Fred was
running his route to the left and sprinted back to the right. It was just a
godsend. I saw him and threw a perfect pass and thank goodness he caught it.
That was a game changer. It could have gone either way. If I didn’t make that
big play we might have had to punt and they could have gotten the ball back and
drove down and scored again.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: It had to be a little shocking to them that you threw a
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A: I didn’t think they thought we were going to be passing
anyway and for us to make some big pass plays against them had to be shocking.
They had Lynn Swann on their side so they were used to making big passes to
Lynn but I think we caught them off guard when we started hitting passes over
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A: They had Lynn Swann. They had J.K McKay, Pat Haden and
they had Anthony Davis who was Archie’s rival for the Heisman. They had a great
squad. That sophomore year they probably had 10 guys going into the top four
rounds so they were a strong team. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: What were some other key moments that stood out to you
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A: I think when I scored a touchdown. Also, we had a lot of
big third down plays. I think the first time we scored it took us 20 plays to
score a touchdown. We were able to make third down plays and continue long
drives to keep the defense off the field. That was important because they had a
good running and passing attack and they had a good ball control team…so we
were able to take the ball out of their offense’s hands and we kept their
defense on the field quite a bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
amazing for Pete being a freshman and scoring three touchdowns. Archie had his
100 yards and then I had a big day. So, it was huge for all of us to have big
games in the same game.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Woody wouldn’t play favorites just because you were an
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A: Woody picked the best players. He didn’t care if you were
a senior or a sophomore. He didn’t care if you were a two-year starter or a
three-year starter. You better come and play and be the best at that position.
That kind of told me and Archie that no matter how good we were we could always
be replaced. I just never took my own position for granted.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Watching that
game, I think you really showed yourself to be a true dual threat quarterback.
You were able to throw for 129 yards and then rush for 45 yards. What were your
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A: Coming out of high school I threw 28 touchdowns so I knew
I was a passer but now I’m with Woody Hayes and the three yards and a cloud of
dust. I had to come up out of the ground and show people I could pass and thank
God it was the Rose Bowl and a nationally televised game. Just coming back in
my junior season, he trusted me in passing more. That opened up our offense
quite a bit and of course it showed that I could be a great dual threat if
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<b>Q: I was going to ask that. How did that performance in
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A: It was night and day. I think I passed maybe 50 times the
whole season my sophomore year, versus maybe 150 times I passed my junior year
and maybe 150 or more passes my senior year. We passed three times more than we
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<b>Q: Woody called the 1974 Rose Bowl game “the best game
we’ve ever ever played.” What do those words mean to you to know that you were
part of that game that Woody spoke so highly of?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: When I got introduced into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame, what
pleased me more than anything was to hear them say that Woody said that was his
greatest game ever. For me to play my best game and then get the MVP in the
game, and for him to be smiling at the end of the game and be that happy and
have those words coming out of his mouth, meant the world to me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: We restored the name of the Big Ten so that was huge.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: Just that sophomore year I guess because we won. We were
happy. I would say that. Also, just seeing him smiling when we beat Bo, that
means the world to me because we knew beating Bo meant we were going to the
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<b>Q: Let’s shift gears a little bit. What are your thoughts
on the job Ryan Day did in his first year after taking over for a legend in
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A: With Ryan Day coming in, there was no game plan on him.
You pretty much knew how Urban coached. You pretty much knew how Jim Tressel
and Woody coached. But with Ryan coming in being so creative and everything, he
gives Ohio State a totally new dimension. I think that’s why we are getting a
lot of new recruits and wide receivers. We are becoming a passing type of team
that spreads the ball around. Defensively I think we are great. I really enjoy
Ryan and his presence at Ohio state. I hope he stays for a while.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: I would have had a Heisman. I would have had a Heisman
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A: Yes, because we never would have had Pete. We would have
had only two backs, me and Archie. Everything that went to Pete would have had
to go to me and Archie. Of course, our career stats would have tripled.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Justin Fields is continuing on the legacy that you
started of great African-American quarterbacks to start at OSU. What are your
thoughts on Justin and the job he did in his first year as a starter?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: I was very impressed with Justin. He is a team guy and never
a me first type of guy. I just love that about him and I’m glad he is coming
back next year. I’m one of his biggest fans, there is no doubt about it. Most
folks see African-Americans quarterbacking at Ohio State and just take it for
granted but didn’t realize that in the 70’s I was one of the few that was out
there so I’m proud to start that legacy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Breaking the color barrier for QB’s at OSU was a
significant part of your legacy at OSU. What does that legacy mean to you
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A: It means the world to me now. These kids can come here
now and just play football and go to school and just enjoy life. I had to come
in and I had death threats over the phone and averaged 50-60 letters a week
from Klan members and stuff like that. I looked over my back quite a bit and wasn’t
sure what might happen. It was a good lesson in life…My white teammates loved
me. On the other hand, I’m getting these types of letters. It taught me about
stereotyping. Not to stereotype and to love people for who they are and not
their color. It was just tough. I got an ulcer my sophomore year so I had to
play sick as well. It was some tough times looking back, but God was good.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: In 1975, when Archie won his second Heisman you were
named team MVP and MVP of the Big Ten. What did that mean to you to win both of
those honors with all of that talent on your team?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: Those are two of the highest honors you can receive
especially when you are on the same team with a Heisman winner. When you win
the Heisman, generally you are the most valuable player on your team and when
you win the Heisman you assume you will be the most valuable in the conference…And
here I was the most valuable player on the team and the most valuable player in
the conference. So those awards speak volumes. I won the team vote by one vote.
Archie voted for me and I voted for Archie. If Archie voted for himself, he
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memory of those 4 years rushed over me. Knowing that my grand kids can now come
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“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will
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Every year, Discover Christian Church seeks to live out its mission
to, “LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE and IMPACT THE WORLD through relational community,”
through its annual Cruisin’ for a Cause Car and Truck Show.</div>
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Cruisin’ for a Cause began in 2010 as Hot Rod’s for Haiti in order to raise money for the
hurricane ravaged nation. Every September, the Dublin, Ohio church chooses a different charity near and dear to their hearts in which to
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Proceeds of this year’s outreach will go to a special ministry
in Columbus known as <a href="http://www.columbusrelief.org/">Columbus Relief</a>. Columbus Relief serves the needs of the local and regional homeless population. Most people would be shocked to learn that the average household is just a
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There are often many factors which can
lead to someone becoming homeless. It can be from a lack of affordable housing, low
income, job loss, the death of a spouse, mental/physical illness or drug addiction.
A lot of times people are afraid to ask for help because they might be ashamed
of their situations.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is where Columbus Relief comes in.</div>
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Through their Mobile
Relief Bus, they love people where they are unconditionally and meet not just
their physical needs, but their spiritual needs as well. Human beings are made
up of a body, soul and spirit and it is often this spiritual aspect that is
neglected.<br />
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Columbus Relief seeks to, “draw people toward Christ
as the ultimate provider of their needs and guide them in transforming their
lives as well as the people around them.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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They have a five-fold Vision Statement:<br />
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<li>Mobilize- To travel into areas of poverty and homelessness to serve individuals and families.</li>
<li>Inspire- To provide for the immediate needs and offer inspiration through relationship.</li>
<li>Guidance- To collaborate with community relationships that help lead to a self-sustaining life by offering spiritual, life skill, employment skill and peer mentoring support services.</li>
<li>Heart- To put God's love into action through healthy living, supportive relationships, and accountability.</li>
<li>Transform- To transform people's lives and renew their quality of life.</li>
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Columbus Relief's Mobile Relief Bus in action. Photo courtesy of @ColumbusRelief<br />
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Every Saturday, volunteers bring food, blessing (hygiene) kits, and other important items to those in need. They take the time to establish relationships and build trust with people. It is incredible what can be accomplished if you listen to people, treat them with dignity, and invest in their
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Both Discover Christian Church and Columbus Relief share this
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On September 22<sup>nd</sup>, you will have a chance to
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Cruisin’ for a Cause will consist of a car and truck show
with folks from all across Ohio bringing their vehicles in order to be judged.<br />
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Entrants for the contest will pay a $10 entry fee and will park in the church parking
lot. Admittance for regular attendees is free and parking is across the street in
the Meijer parking lot. The event will take place from 1pm to 6pm and registration will be from 1pm to 3pm. The show starts at 3pm and will culminate in the trophy
presentation at 5:30 pm with hand crafted trophies provided by Ark Hot Rods.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In addition to the car and truck show, there will be many other family
friendly activities. There will be vendors from all across Ohio, a silent auction for
sports lovers, a craft show, door prizes and plenty of food, music and fun.<o:p></o:p><br />
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If you are unable to attend the event, there a couple of ways
you can help. They are still accepting items for the silent auction. In previous years, there was a signed Eddie George and Orlando Pace jersey and a wide assortment of items from various Ohio professional sports teams.<br />
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If you would like to donate an item please include the item value and it can
be mailed or dropped off at the church office to Kristin Carpenter. If you
would like to make a donation, checks can be made out to Discover Christian
Church with Columbus Relief in the memo.</div>
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Another way you can help, whether you are a participant or a spectator, is to consider donating something from the following needs list. These are some of the most needed items for Columbus Relief's outreach at this time and there will be a collection bin at the event:<br />
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Food sanitizer wipes<br />
Clorox wipes<br />
Travel size hygiene<br />
Travel size deodorant<br />
Hand warmers<br />
Toilet paper<br />
White tube socks </div>
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It will be a great opportunity to meet the folks from Columbus Relief and to learn all about their wonderful outreach to the community.<br />
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Together we can help make a difference in the lives of those in
need in our city. For when we give to them, we are giving to the Lord, and that is
a reward in and of itself. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p><br />
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Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-11369979293440513702019-09-06T05:28:00.000-07:002019-09-06T05:36:33.954-07:00Tips for Successful Tailgating <span style="font-family: inherit;">Football season is FINALLY here!
That means hours in front of the television rooting on your team, visits to the
stadium, watch parties, tailgating & FOOD!!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi everyone! I'm Chef Ashley
Elliott. I'm a devout sports fanatic & lover of food. I often get asked how
someone like myself who was Texas born & raised ends up in Central Ohio. My
father is a native of Ohio and an OSU alum, and we spent many summers as well
as holidays here. After high school, I attended culinary school in New York,
and fate opened a door for the start of my journey as a chef in Columbus, Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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sharing recipes, tips and time saving hacks that I've learned along the way to
make football season that much more enjoyable.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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utensils, zip lock bags, and paper towels etc. WRITE IT DOWN.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the cold foods cold, and the hot foods hot! Food temperature is so important! The
best tip anyone ever gave me to keep hot foods hot is to wrap bricks in
heavy-duty tin foil and place on the grill, or in a 350° oven for about
30-45 min. Line the bottom of the cooler with brown paper bags, then USING OVEN
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am so excited about upcoming
projects I have in the works! Unfortunately, I won't be
able to be there at the Shoe this weekend to join in on all the tailgating fun. Whether you
make it to the stadium, or if you're just at home please share your tailgating,
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Last week I introduced you to the singular, iconic and
time-honored tradition of the Buckeye Grove. Every Buckeye who has ever
received All-American status is honored with their very own buckeye tree and a
commemorative plaque. Summers heat or winters cold, these men of lore are
forever immortalized in the Buckeye Grove. This week I am going to take a
closer look at eleven special warriors, a Buckeye from each decade from 1910 to
the present; A man who perfectly embodies what it means to be a Buckeye. Before
we meet these eleven warriors, let’s look at two renowned Buckeyes, men of the
“greatest generation,” whose careers were cut short at OSU by WW2. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Dante Lavelli (February 23, 1923-January 20, 2009) Dante
Lavelli, the son of Italian Immigrants, grew up in the North-eastern town of
Hudson, Ohio. Nicknamed “Gluefingers,” Lavelli developed his catching ability
by catching ping pong balls and throwing baseballs against the wall bare
handed, and catching them as they bounced back.
Lavellis playing time at OSU, however, was limited as he battled
injuries during his brief sojourn. After
the 1942 season at OSU, Lavelli was drafted by the U.S Army and was sent to WW2
with the 28<sup>th</sup> Infantry Division. Lavelli’s division landed on Omaha
beach, and he was later involved in Germanys Battle of the Bulge and the Siege
of Bastogne. Additionally, Lavelli was an important part of the Cleveland Browns,
as they won seven championships during his eleven-year professional career. He
was indicted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1975.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Lou Groza (January 25, 1924-November 29, 2000) Lou “The Toe”
Groza was an American field goal kicker and offensive tackle who played his
entire career with the Cleveland Browns. Groza revolutionized the field goal
position as he regularly kicked field goals over 50 yards at a time when doing
so was very rare. Groza’s college career
was cut short, as he enlisted in the Army to serve in the 96<sup>th</sup>
Infantry Division in WW2. Groza served as a surgical technician in Okinawa and
other places in the Pacific theater for his entire career in the Army. After
his stint in the army, Groza went on to play in 21 seasons in the NFL. He
retired holding career records in points scored, field goals made, and extra
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Boyd Cherry (1914) If you asked most diehard Buckeye fans
who the first All-American in OSU history was, most would probably say Chic
Harley. The honor, however, falls to Boyd Cherry of Newark, Ohio. Cherry was a
two-sport star at OSU, playing both football and basketball. In 1914, in addition to All-American honors,
Cherry became the first Buckeye to be all conference as well. Cherry graduated
from OSU in 1915 and went on to work for Kinnear Manufacturing Company for over
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Iolas Huffman (1920,1921) Iolas Huffman was born in
Chandlersville, Ohio and enrolled in the medical college at OSU. Another two-sport star, Huffman played both
football and baseball at OSU. A two-time All-American, Huffman was captain of
the 1920 team which won the Western conference. Huffman went on to play
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Lew Hinchman (1930, 1931, 1932): There is very little
information available on Lew Hinchman, which is surprising for a three time
All-American. Hinchman, a graduate of Columbus North high school, was voted
captain and Team MVP his senior season. Hinchman’s accomplishments were
somewhat overshadowed by Wes Fesler, and Dick Larkins, who went on to be an OSU
coach and OSU athletic director, respectively. Hinchman put the two sport stars
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Dr. Warren Amling (1945,1946) Dr. Amling played both
football and basketball for the Buckeyes from 1944-1946. Interestingly, Amling became
a consensus All-American at two different positions, guard and tackle. Also, of note Dr. Amling played basketball
for Ohio State, becoming the only member of the College Football HOF to start
in a Final Four un basketball. Amling turned down a chance to play for the New
York Giants, and pursued his passion of Veterinary Medicine. He went on to
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Jim Houston (1958,1959) After Jim Houston’s playing days at
OSU were over, He went on to play thirteen seasons for the Cleveland Browns.
Houston played on the 1964 Browns championship team alongside all-time great
Jim Brown. Houston’s first attempt at playing football however were thwarted as
he was cut from his 7<sup>th</sup> grade football team. Undaunted by this early
setback, he went on to be inducted into the college football Hall of Fame in
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Jack Tatum (1969,1970) Jack Tatum, popularly known as, “The
Assassin” was known as one of the hardest hitting safeties in the history of
the NFL. Tatum played ten seasons with both with the Oakland Raiders and
Houston Oilers, earning consecutive Pro-Bowl honors from 1973-1975. Jim Tressel
instituted the “Jack Tatum hit of the week” honor and bestowed it upon a
deserving Buckeye. Tressel also required that all his players read the book,
They Call Me Assassin (which I highly recommend). In Tatum’s latter years, he battled diabetes,
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Tom Skladany (1974,1975,1976) Coming out of high school, Tom
Skladany was widely considered to be the best overall kicker in the nation. In
1972, Skladany was the first specialist to be rewarded with a scholarship in
Big Ten History. Skladany went on to become a three time all-America at OSU
from 1974-1976). Along with Ray Guy, he is considered one of the best college football
punters of all time. After his playing days were over, Tom opened an American
Speedy Printing Center in Columbus, Ohio. He also served as past president of
the Ohio chapter of the NFL Alumni Association from 1989-2013.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Chris Spielman (1986,1987) No one embodies the true meaning
of what it means to be a Buckeye than Chris Spielman. Growing up in Massillon, Spielman
was a high school legend, becoming the first high school player to have his
picture on the front of the Wheaties Box. In an interview, Spielman recalled
the time he told his dad he wanted to play for the team up North. His father
replied,” Better no go there (Michigan). Don’t ever come home if you do.” He
went on to become a two time all American at OSU and a three time All pro with
the Detroit Lions. In 1998, Spielman took a year off from football to support
his wife Stephanie who was battling breast cancer. Chris shaved his head in
solidarity with his wife as she went through chemotherapy. A no nonsense
broadcaster, Spielman will be working for Fox Sports covering college and NFL
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Korey Stringer (1993,1994) Korey Stringer was a mountain of
a man from Warren, Ohio. Paired with Hall of Fame lineman Orlando Pace for the
1994 season, the Buckeyes had arguably one of the best offensive lines in the
history of college football. After earning Pro bowl honors in his sixth season
with the Vikings, Stringer’s promising professional career was tragically cut
short by complications from heat stroke. His death served as the impetus for
major changes in heat stroke prevention throughout the NFL. His legacy the
Korey Stringer Institute was later founded to prevent incidences like this from
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York and was ranked as the best defensive line prospect in the state with a
total of 20 sacks. Smith was a four-year
letterman helping to lead the Buckeyes to the 2002 BCS National Championship
and earning an All-America nod along the way.
Additionally, he was part of the New Orleans Saints first and only Super
Bowl championship of 2009. Smith was tragically shot and killed during a road
rage incident in 2016. He was beloved
for his charity work in the New Orleans area, including the Where There’s a
Will charity dinner and Santa With the Smiths, a dinner for underprivileged
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originally committed to play for Urban Meyer at Florida. After Meyers
resignation due to health reasons, Shazier went to play for Jim Tressel at Ohio
State. Things came full circle as Meyer then replaced Tressel after his
resignation and Shazier was reunited with Meyer. Shazier was an early entrant
to the NFL and was drafted in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers. A
linebacker known for his blazing speed, Shazier won a footrace against his teammates
and wide receivers Antonio Brown, Markus Wheaton, and Sammie Coates. Shazier also suffers from a rare autoimmune
disease called alopecia areata in which he is unable to grow any hair on his
body. Often the subject of ridicule when he was growing up, Shazier has learned
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Maintaining the picturesque landscaping of the Grove, with 186
buckeye trees and commemorative plaques, doesn’t come easy. Scarlet Key was responsible for planting the
first eleven trees until Ohio Staters, Inc., took over the responsibilities in
1955. It’s unclear exactly when Ohio Staters, Inc. relinquished the reins to
the Grove, but those duties have now passed to the OSU Facilities Operations
and Development. I’m not posting the following pictures to shame the FOD, but
to emphasize how important it is to maintain a watchful eye of our most
treasured traditions. Because without this vigilance, our traditions would be
relegated to the ash heap of history. We contacted the FOD and were told that
Mike Sensibaugh and John Brockington’s plaques, as well as the plaques from the
last three years, are currently on order. <o:p></o:p><br />
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So far, I have touched on the qualifications, overall layout
of the Grove and other noteworthy aspects. This week I looked at two Hall of Famers who had their OSU careers cut short by WW2, and eleven special warriors
who embody the spirit of what it means to be a Buckeye. I discussed the
importance of being vigilant and guarding the sacred treasures of OSU
traditions. Next week in my final segment, I will share a special, generational
story about a father and his son, whose lives were forever intertwined with
their shared love for OSU. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-55674023001418910492019-06-20T12:04:00.000-07:002019-09-03T07:01:35.371-07:00Buckeye Great William White Honored with 2019 Inspiration Award Presented by inTeam “Psalm 23 says, ‘Yay though I WALK through the valley of the
shadow of death I will fear no evil.’ It doesn’t say, ‘Yay though I stand.’
Because guess what, if you stand in the shadow of death you are going to stay
there forever.” William White<br />
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On June 11<sup>th</sup>, Buckeye Nation came together at the
Fawcett Center for the 2019 Inspiration Awards presented by <a href="http://www.inteamnow.com/">inTeam</a> (an arm of
Central Ohio Fellowship of Christian Athletes) to honor Buckeye great William
White. White was a four-year starter at cornerback for the Buckeyes under Earle
Bruce and went on to have an 11-year career in the NFL.<o:p></o:p></div>
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JD Bergman, the founder of inTeam, talked about their mission to be a light in a world that is inundated with messages of negativity,
especially on the internet and in social media. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“We share stories…The problem isn’t that there aren’t
phenomenal leaders and phenomenal men in our culture…Kids are bombarded. If a
teenager spends 5 hours a day on social media, they are 70 percent more likely
to commit suicide.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is where inTeam steps in to reach kids where they are
with honest, authentic videos from coaches and athletes around the world. This
provides a beacon of inspiration to many young people who have lost hope.<o:p></o:p></div>
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William White was a natural choice to be the recipient for the
2019 Inspiration Award for his ability to display courage in the face of great adversity.<br />
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White was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS) in 2016. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a progressive disease
which affects the motor neurons and causes greater and greater muscle weakness
over time. ALS is 100% fatal as the person eventually loses the ability to move
and usually succumbs to respiratory failure within 3 to 5 years of the initial
onset of symptoms.<o:p></o:p><br />
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William White. Photo courtesy of OSU athletics.<br />
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Facing such a horrible diagnosis would cause a great deal of
fear for the average person and could even lead to despair. White, however, has
relied on his strong faith in Jesus Christ to carry him through this trial.
This has allowed him instead to use it as an opportunity to serve and encourage
others who are going through some of the same struggles he is.</div>
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After an opening prayer by Keith Byars (a teammate of
William), Coach Urban Meyer took the podium and shared the mystery to the Buckeyes
championship in 2014. The mystery was that the team had learned to put their
teammates before themselves. This advice carries over into all areas of life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Want to be a great husband, put your wife first. Want to be
a great parent, put your children first. Want to be a great teammate, put your
teammates first. Want to be a great person in the community, do what William
does, give back. Always put others before yourself.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Jim Tressel took the podium next and shared how William
White has always kept perspective and possessed this quality of putting others before
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“All of us who were here back in the 80’s and all of us that
had been touched by William know what he is all about…Watching William’s life
on the field…and his impact when he came back to town has been extraordinary.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“He always had a message that resonated. He was always there
for all of us that had a need. He has demonstrated that it’s all about God and
what God wants him to do. And there is no challenge too great. He is going to
make sure that he impacts every single day.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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Former Buckeye Coach Jim Tressel.<br />
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“God did not give us a spirit of fear. He gave us a spirit
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“It’s nice to say,
but when you’re called to actually live that by your actions some of us may
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“When I think about William and the way that he is struggling
and suffering. He does it with joy and with happiness in his heart because he
knows he has been given the power to live a steadfast life and to have
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“I’m trying to walk my faith out just as I’m sure many of
you are, and when I see examples like William, it just makes it easier for me
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William was then welcomed up on stage with Kyle and was
presented with a $10,000 check to the William White Family Fund for ALS and
then given the 2019 Inspiration Award.<o:p></o:p><br />
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“Everyone in here can inspire someone. There
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“We have to inspire our youth and anyone that you know.
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William explained that our lives are not about ourselves. We
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“You are really here for others and not yourself,” William said.<o:p></o:p></div>
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While we are here on earth, we are to serve the Lord, but
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a couple people that have ALS and they are very depressed because the doctor
always tells them there is a 100 percent chance they are going to die. And I
always tell them there is a 100 percent chance that everyone that’s born is
going to die. So why think about something you cannot control?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Raise your hand if you are 100 percent certain you are
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“You never know. That’s why the Bible says, ‘This is the day
that the Lord has made. I’m going to rejoice and be glad in it.’ He gave me
this day. I’m going to enjoy it and do what he wants me to do because again
when the day comes that I don’t wake up. Guess what? I win”<o:p></o:p><br />
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Friend's gather in prayer for William. Photo courtesy of inTeam.<br />
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“Don’t ever feel sad about me or all that junk about what
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“Everyone in here. You are an inspiration. You need to embrace
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“All you need to do is keep walking. If you keep walking you
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If you would like to make a donation to the William White Family Fund for ALS you can do so <a href="https://www.giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/?fund=316015">here</a>.<br />
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<br />Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-78097323630577609022019-04-04T06:55:00.000-07:002019-04-04T06:55:21.390-07:00"Buckeye Brian" Fogle's Massive Ohio State Memorabilia CollectionAs Buckeye fans, many of us have moments that we treasure. We remember the first time we watched the Buckeyes when we were kids, or we have a cherished memory of watching Ohio State win a national
championship, or we remember watching our favorite player have a historic day.
I still remember Keith Byars losing his shoe and rumbling down the sideline for
a 67-yard touchdown against Illinois when I was a kid.<br />
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In the world of sports
memorabilia collecting, these moments can be captured in a photograph, a game
day program, a ticket stub, or an autograph from our heroes. These items become
treasured keepsakes which capture our wonder and help ensure that we never
forget these precious memories and experiences. Every item has a story to tell.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For Brian Fogle, affectionately known as, "Buckeye Brian" this love for collecting and capturing
these memories started very early. You might say he was born for this task.
“Aug 10<sup>th</sup>, 1968 at Riverside Hospital and what a year that was (undefeated super sophomores). So,
I think I was meant to be."<br />
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Brian Fogle in front of his vast collection. Photo courtesy of Brian Fogle.<br />
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His love for the Buckeyes took root very early. “My
grandfather played at Ohio State for one year in 1950, the year of the Snow Bowl.
His name was Robert Fogle. He was an offensive guard, and he took me to my
first game in 1975 and that’s when I got to meet Archie and Woody. He took me
down to the sidelines and I started going to games every year after that.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Brian’s first item was an Archie Griffin jersey that his
grandfather gave him as a gift and that’s when the collecting bug hit him. “I
tell people that some kids collect comic books and baseball cards. I collected
memorabilia. I just studied it as a kid and people would buy me stuff for
Christmas and my birthday and I just kept it and kept
collecting.”<br />
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Pair of Buckeye gold pants from the greatest rivalry in all of sport.<br />
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Brian has some of the oldest and rarest pieces in Buckeye
history. “I have a book from 1909. It's an Ohio State magazine. Then I have
pictures of the Michigan/Ohio State game from 1910. I have programs and
scrapbooks from 1917 when Chic Harley played, and some of those are very rare.
I also have a couple of players' cleats from the late 60’s and 70’s.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Jim Stillwagon's (RIP) cleats. </div>
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The crown jewel of Brian’s collection is a jacket with over
325 signatures from Buckeye greats dating all the way back to the late 30’s and including all the starters from the 2002 national championship team and the 2014
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“My jacket was always the greatest because when I would meet
the person, I would always have them tell me a story, especially if it was
someone who played for Woody. I’ve met so many great players that have told me
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It takes a lot of time, work and dedication to build such an extensive collection. His collection has been noticed by the local Buckeye beat and has been featured on WSYX channel
6, and WBNS 10TV as well as having a page dedicated to his collection in Jack
Park’s newest book, “Buckeye Reflections, Legendary Moments From Ohio State Football," coauthored by Maureen Zappala.<br />
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Wheaties Box signed by Buckeye great Chris Spielman.<br />
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This is not something Brian takes for granted. “It’s
unbelievable. I’m just a kid that started collecting and had a love and passion
for Ohio State football and it turned into something great. I’ve been very
blessed to find things and meet people. I just like the history and have put
together a pretty good collection.”</div>
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Brian has gained respect from probably the best Buckeye
collector in Buckeye Nation, George Hiles who has served as a mentor for Brian.
“He is in his late 70’s. He is the person I probably got 50 or 60 things from.
He is kind of passing the torch to me.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Brian’s eyes light up when talking about all the Buckeye
greats that have made their way to Brian’s home to see his collection. “I have
had probably 30 or 40 great Buckeyes, all Americans, and MVP’s over here.” Men
like Ray Griffin and Cornelius Green. “They get to see their history. They get
to see when they played, and before and after they played, and just the great tradition that Ohio State is.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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In this day and age, we tend to really focus on the current
teams and the latest and greatest Buckeye stars. Brian has a healthy
appreciation for the men that paved the way for the current Buckeyes. “You
can’t forget them. I’ve collected for a good 35 years pretty seriously. I’ve
met every great legend from the 40’s to the present. Now I want to go back in
time. I want to go from the 40’s to 1890 which was Ohio State’s first team.” <o:p></o:p><br />
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There is one item that Brian has had his eyes on for quite
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“I know somebody that has a picture, a real photograph of
Ohio State’s first team in 1890. It’s the only one of its kind.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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For the last several years, Brian has added another hobby which
further complements his love of collecting and allows him to meet more Buckeyes
greats, past and present. Brian has been making Buckeye figurines for players and the players love them. Brian describes players' responses. “Just joy. Joy and happiness. They just say, ‘That’s me.’ It brings
a smile to their face and it takes them back to their playing days.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Honorary Buckeye Jacob Jarvis receiving figurines Brian made for him.</div>
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In addition to leaving a legacy of joy to Buckeye Nation through his collection and his figurines, Brian has applied Woody Hayes maxim of, "paying it forward" and helped those in need. Brian has been helping raise money for Terry Price, a Buckeye fan with cancer who has been unable to
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Brian has helped
rally others to come to Terry’s aid financially and also helped Terry by selling
some of his personal items from his collection through various fundraisers. If you would like to help Terry, Brian will be situated near St. John
Arena for another fundraiser from 8AM to noon before the annual Ohio State Spring Game on April 13th. Part of the proceeds will go to help Terry.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Brian with his good friend Terry Price. Photo courtesy of Brian Fogle.<br />
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Brian’s ultimate goal is to someday have a museum to house
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“My eventual goal down the road is to get a showroom/warehouse. In the
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If he pursues this dream with the same passion as he does other
areas of his life, there will be no slowing him down.<br />
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<i>I caught up with Buckeye legend and trailblazer Cornelius Green as we approach the 2018 edition of the Game. He shared his thoughts on the rivalry, his special connection with current Buckeye Dwayne Haskins, his thoughts on this year's team, and much more. </i><br />
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Cornelius Green courtesy of OSU archives<br />
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A: To start off, I used to go to Flint, Michigan every
summer. I felt that when Michigan State was recruiting me that that would be my
calling. I thought it was a perfect match for me to go there. But while I was
attending my recruiting visit, the guy that was recruiting me was really upset
at Michigan State and advised me not to go there. <span style="text-transform: uppercase;">A</span>lso, he took me to a little party that Friday night and
left me. I had to find my way back to the hotel, so I just crossed Michigan
State off after that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: My main reason for choosing Ohio State was Rudy Hubbard
who recruited me, I felt really comfortable with him. He was the running backs
coach. I think my mom kind of made up my decision because when I visited Ohio
State, Coach Hayes’ whole conversation was about what I wanted to be, and about
my academics. I spent probably about 75% of my time over at the business
colleges and looking at different colleges that I wanted to pursue my career in. So, when I got home, I told my mom all they were talking about was school
mom. They weren’t talking about how good I’d be in football. Obviously, she
said, well you’re going to Ohio State because it looks like they are putting
more emphasis on school than sports.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: Most of the kids weren’t getting big division one
scholarships. The majority of them were not getting those big looks. I was one
of the first to kind of get that big look. The majority of the black schools
were looking at a lot of the kids in our area. Once I went to Ohio State and
became successful there, then D.C started become a hotbed for other big
conferences to come in and get a lot of kids out of the area.<o:p></o:p></div>
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flak from your friends or any other people in your hometown, or were they happy
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A: It was amazing how so many people were happy, but thought
I might have made the wrong decision and tried to down my skill level, thinking
I wasn’t good enough to go to Ohio State. A lot of folks were wondering why did
I choose to go to Ohio State, because I played football here in D.C. They
were saying football started in Ohio, and this and that. I had to really
believe in myself because a lot of friends and a lot of mentors and a lot of
other folks thought I made the wrong decision going to Ohio State.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: I was very homesick. I got an ulcer. I think being
homesick, Woody Hayes, being at a new college all combined was just a little
too much for me. Then once I got there, I started getting letters from the
Ku Klux Klan and all kinds of other racial groups. Then I started getting a lot
of nasty phone calls and death threats. It all kind of adds up and that’s
probably why I think I got an ulcer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: It was really tough, but I thought that if I didn’t make
note of it in terms of the press, letting it get out. Of course, Coach Hayes
knew, but I didn’t let it get out. I kind of kept it to myself. Archie would
answer the phone, and people thought he was me, and so he knew what I was
experiencing. It was tough. Probably one of the toughest times of my life. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Buckeyes have faced a lot of off the field distractions. How did Woody handle
the noise outside the program to keep you guys focused on your games?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: Well Woody always kept us really focused. We were a very
close-knit group. A lot of outside stuff didn’t affect us, because Woody was
just a great leader. Of course, you know he followed General Patton so we were
being raised like we were in the Army. He kept all stuff in house for sure.<o:p></o:p></div>
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social media. If they are paying attention to it, it could probably really
bring them down. It can get really nasty.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: Thank goodness, there wasn’t any social media around when
we were coming up. My goodness. Because as popular as Archie and I were, with
his two Heisman’s, that probably would have gotten very intense with social
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academics, so maybe just expand on how Woody emphasized academics and the
importance of education. Is that something he instilled right away?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: That was his whole selling piece at Ohio State.
Especially African-Americans, giving them the opportunity to get a great free
education and to graduate. That’s what Woody was all about. And also, Woody was
about making sure that we paid it forward. As freshmen, twice a week we had to
go over to the Children’s hospital and visit sick kids.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: We did a lot of community service. Especially around
Thanksgiving, I remember Archie and I used to volunteer. We used to go out and
give away like 100 thanksgiving baskets to needy families. I was a big part of
the Columbus community in terms of going to hospitals and paying it forward any
way I could, going out to student community groups and things like that. Also,
I was in the fellowship of Christian Athletes, so I spoke at a lot of churches
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compare the offense that you played under Woody to Ohio State’s offense the
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A: Well, they are totally different offenses where we had a
fullback and a wingback in our offense. Whereas, now there is no fullback and
only one back in the backfield. I wish I could have played in this type of
offense. I think my skills would have been displayed more than they were running in a Woody Hayes type of offense. I think I could have had a Heisman running
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A: No doubt about it. man, If I could have played in this
type of offense where I had three or four wide receivers and I could run off the
option and all I had to do was read that tackle, I would have had a field day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: I think the game is much softer. The game is obviously
softer than when we played. Even from a practice standpoint, Woody never put a
yellow jersey on me. They are going to protect the quarterbacks now. Of course,
with the concussion scare and things like that I think the game is good being
on the safer side. Of course, the players are much bigger than when we played. It’s
a really good time to play football right now though.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: Leonardo Shapiro. He was a beat reporter for the
Washington Post and ended up being the Washington Post editor in sports. He was
well known. I had on some tassels on my pants and some white shoes and all the
other guys out there had on black shoes and he nicknamed me "Flamboyant." He said "Flamboyant Green" directs Dunbar past whatever school we played. The next
day all my teammates all called me "Flamboyant" and "Flam" so it just stuck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But he named me that. I can’t take credit for
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talk about your relationship with Dwayne Haskins if that’s okay. Maybe just
talk about your relationship as far as you both being from the DC area and
carrying on that lineage of African-American Quarterbacks at Ohio State.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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number 7 as far as I knew of for 45 years; And how amazing 45 years later that an
African-American came out of the Washington D.C area. His dad and I are very good
friends and of course I’m always sending him some nice spiritual quotes, and he
sends me some as well in terms of praying for his son to make sure he stays
healthy, which I always do. But I’m just really proud of Dwayne and his
accomplishments and couldn’t be prouder of a kid like him who is a spiritual
kid, and we both have a spiritual number in number 7.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: It was really wild for me to wear number 7, because when
I first got to Ohio State, they gave me number 25. If you add 2 and 5, you get
7. They gave me the number 7 maybe the 4<sup>th</sup> or 5<sup>th</sup> week of
the season. It was amazing. One of my teammates, Steve Luke's mom told me the
night before. She said, "Cornelius I had a dream that you were wearing number 7" and I just thought she had lost it or something. The next day I went into
my locker and lo and behold number 7 was in my locker.<o:p></o:p></div>
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showed a lot of heart against Maryland in front of his family and his friends.
Since you were at the game what were your thoughts on his play and getting to
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A: It was a homecoming for him. I wish I would have been
able to come back home and play in the D.C area where all my friends and family
could come out and see me. So that was a blessing for him to come back home and
also it was a blessing because he had initially signed to go to Maryland, before
switching to Ohio State. So, I think he had a lot on the line in terms of
wanting to impress people in this area that came out to see him. I was just
more impressed with him using his legs in this game because there had been
several games where he never ran the ball. It was great timing for him to use
his legs in this game and to throw so many touchdowns in addition to running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That puts another thing on Michigan’s mind. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A: I think you do because it adds another something that
Michigan’s defense is going to have to get ready for. When Tate Martell comes
in, all he has been doing is running but Urban might get pass happy and make
that kid pass and catch Michigan off guard a little bit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: This is a game where you really make a name for yourself.
This is a game where everyone is going to remember what you did. You can throw
that 10-1 record out the window. I think the reason I’m so popular and well
known is because I never lost to Michigan. I’m 3-0-1 against them. Back then,
when we played, if you didn’t win the Big Ten championship or title, you didn’t
go to a bowl game, so all the marbles were on the table when we played. It meant
everything to me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A: There is no doubt about it. You can see even when
Michigan didn’t have some good teams and good records, they always played Ohio
State really tough though. You can throw the records out the window. This game
is going to go down as a street fight.<o:p></o:p></div>
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OSU has underachieved. Is it a matter of flipping a switch?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: I think nobody thought that Ohio State’s defense would
play as well as they did when they played Michigan State. I think the defense
is going to show up like they did against Michigan State. That might be
surprising to some, but they played great after the Purdue collapse. They came
back and played good defense. I think Maryland had a very tricky offense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you come and play Michigan, they are not
tricky at all. You know pretty much what they are going to do. I can’t see them
putting wide receivers out there throwing deep passes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think the defense has a better shot playing
against Michigan versus playing Maryland, where they split a lot of guys out at
wide receiver.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: Obviously, never look at that as far as points. I think
we are ready. I definitely think these guys should have some confidence because
Michigan hasn’t beaten us since Harbaugh has been there. So obviously we have
an edge and also, we have an edge being at home. I don’t think Michigan has
seen a passer like Dwayne Haskins and their defensive backs aren’t that good to
me. I feel really good, especially with our passing game. <o:p></o:p></div>
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difference in the emotion and the intensity during the Michigan game versus the
regular season games?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: There is no doubt about it. Because we practiced for
Michigan the first day of practice, which was Aug. 20<sup>th</sup>. I remember
we practiced for Michigan and we were playing Indiana. We practiced for
Michigan Monday and Tuesday, and we practiced for Indiana Wednesday Thursday and
Friday and we weren’t playing Michigan for another 5 weeks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: I’m a little neutral with Michigan but I also know that
when Michigan does well and we do well it’s great for the conference and great
for the rivalry. It’s not like I’m always wishing for them to do bad. It’s kind
of been in our favor here lately, so no matter how good they do, we always
catch them at the end of the season, so it’s fine with me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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lineage of African-American quarterbacks and now as you look back, how do you
feel about the legacy you started and left at OSU?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: For what all I had to go through in being the first, I’m so
proud of Ohio State for selecting a person who could play the
position, and not looking at it in terms of color at all. I feel really good about
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A lot of folks had kind of forgotten
that I started it off, because you see so many African-American quarterbacks at
Ohio State now you kind of take it for granted. And you kind of forget who
started it, and what I had to go through to start it. If I’m the Mount Everest
of African-American quarterbacks at Ohio State, I’m really proud to be the
first.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-26719713415808178152018-11-17T08:38:00.001-08:002018-11-17T16:40:14.762-08:00Unverferth House Offers Hope and Healing for Families of Transplant PatientsWith all the anticipation and excitement that Michigan week
brings, one special tradition quietly stands out in the Buckeye Community and
it deserves to be spotlighted, so that it isn’t lost amidst all the clamor. On
Tuesday Nov. 20<sup>th</sup>, the 4<sup>th</sup> annual John Hicks Unlimited
Love event will be held at the Villa Milano Banquet Center in Westerville to
benefit the Unverferth House, which provides free temporary housing to families
of heart transplant patients.<br />
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Our teams and players often become larger than life to us.
We follow their every stat. We greatly value their exploits, and their
accomplishments often become part of the tapestry of OSU lore. They become
legends that we regale our children with, in order to pass on their great legacies and
to honor their achievements.</div>
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Dr. Donald V. Unverferth wasn’t a statistical
giant at OSU compared to the pass heavy modern offenses of today. He played
under Woody Hayes from 1963 through 1965. Woody as you may know is famous for
his three yards and a cloud of dust running offenses and who it is also
attributed to him as saying, “Only three things can happen when you pass and
two of them are bad.” Despite being part of a system that prioritizes the
running game, Dr. Unverferth threw for 2,518 yards in his three seasons a mark
which stood until Art. Schlichter eclipsed it in 1979. Dr. Unverferth had many
memorable drives at the helm of the offense and held a 2-1 record against that
team up north, a stat that alone solidifies his on-field legacy at OSU.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was off the field that Dr. Unverferth,
however, shined the most.<br />
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Don Unverferth courtesy of OSU athletics<br />
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After his playing days were over, he continued his medical
training at OSU and then served as a military physician. After his military service,
Dr. Unverferth returned to OSU to receive his training in internal medicine
with a specialization in cardiology; And so began a meteoric rise in the areas
of cardiopathy and congestive heart failure as he became a world-renowned
physician, eventually laying the foundation for the Ohio State Medical Center’s
heart transplant program.</div>
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The world would only be graced with Dr. Unverferth for just
a short time as his life was tragically cut short in his prime. He died in 1988
from a brain tumor at the young age of 43. If you want to understand how
impactful a physician is in their life you can look to his colleagues and his
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Dr. Charles Bush, a colleague of Dr. Unverferth spoke to the Columbus
Dispatch about his unassuming and humble nature. “Don was clearly a leader,”
Bush said. “He was not somebody who would go around tooting his own horn.” It
was out of this tragedy, however, that the idea for the Unverferth House was
born. As a way to honor her late husband, Barbara Unverferth spearheaded the development of the House. She shared how the idea originated, “The idea really came from his patients, because
they loved him dearly. He would’ve so loved something like that.” (Columbus
Dispatch Feb. 4<sup>th</sup>, 2011)<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">The Unverferth House has since served as a respite and
sanctuary for heart transplant patients’ families since 1989. It is
conveniently located at 190 King Avenue which is in close proximity to the
Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital at the OSU Wexner Center in Columbus, Ohio. Over
200 families stay at the Unverferth house annually. Families are primarily
connected through the social workers at the Ross Heart Hospital and the needs
are so great that they are full 365 days of the year.</span></div>
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Picture of the Unverferth House located at 190 King Avenue in Columbus, Ohio<br />
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The Unverferth House consists of 8 apartments and a common
area. Each apartment has a bedroom, living room, kitchen and a bathroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ann Carmichael, the Director of the
Unverferth House listed the needs met by the House, “We provide everything. The
only thing we tell people that we don’t provide is obviously clothes and then
food in the fridge. We provide all the sheets, the
towels, the toilet paper, the paper towels and the detergent. We have a laundry
facility for them to use, but they are required to keep it clean.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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“If they are so ill that they can’t be at home and they are in the hospital waiting for a transplant, then their loved ones can stay at the house while they are waiting."</div>
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“Most of the time what happens is once they get their transplant,
they are usually in the hospital anywhere from a week to three weeks and then
they come over with their loved ones and spend a minimum of two to three weeks
at the house close by,” Carmichael stated.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Mural in the common area at the Unverferth House<br />
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The House’s annual budget is
paid for entirely through grants and private donations from friends who support the House. Imagine
the costs that would be incurred from an out of town family staying at a hotel
for a month? The House takes away this financial stress placed on a family already strained
from exorbitant medical and travel costs; And it does it in an environment that
is truly a home away from home, with other families that are undergoing the
same shared difficulties.<o:p></o:p><br />
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"Me and my dad with a rainbow and a butterfly," painted by Katie Unverferth<br />
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You can’t mention the Unverferth House without mentioning
the off the field legacy of another Buckeye great, John Hicks. On the field, Hicks was a mountain of a man.
He was the precursor to Buckeye legend Orlando Pace, winning the Outland and
Lombardi trophy for the top lineman as well as finishing second in the Heisman
in 1973, an award usually reserved for skill positions. When Hicks arrived, freshman were not
eligible to play. He started as a sophomore in 1970 and helped lead the
Buckeyes to the Rose Bowl. After suffering a knee injury and sitting out the
1971 season, Hicks returned with a vengeance, garnering back to back All-American
honors and leading the Buckeyes to consecutive Rose Bowl appearances after the
1972 and 1973 seasons.<o:p></o:p><br />
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John Hicks courtesy of OSU athletics<br />
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“In all that he did, he was a giant on and off the field,
Archie Griffin told the Columbus Dispatch after Hick’s passing in October of
2016. Hicks was nicknamed the “Godfather,” because of his desire to help
everyone in need on and off the field. He was involved with the Boys and Girls
Club of Central Ohio and the Central Ohio Diabetes Foundation. Griffin went on,
“Anytime someone needed help they’d call John.” He’d be organizing folks to
help, whoever it was that needed the help.” He was just unbelievable man.”
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Towards the end of John’s life, even as he battled sickness,
he became actively involved in helping organize an annual event to raise money
for the Unverferth House. After John’s passing the event was named The John
Hicks Unlimited Love event. Ann Carmichael described John’s involvement, “He
would come to committee meetings. He was very involved. He came to the first
one. He was there even though he was pretty sick, but his wife and kids have
come to every single one of them and they are great.”</div>
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Unlimited Love is the perfect name for an event named after
a man that has such a giant capacity to love others. Every year, for four years now, the event has brought together speakers on both sides of the rivalry to share battle stories. Last year, Cornelius Green and Jim Tressel
spoke on behalf of OSU and this year the 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the
1968 National Championship team will be honored with Rex Kern and Brian
Baschnagel speaking. Jack Harbaugh will be sharing what’s bound to be great
stories about that team up north. <o:p></o:p></div>
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While serving 200 plus families is wonderful, the needs of
the transplant and other hospitals in the OSU community go far beyond just 200
families. Roughly 170 families had to be turned away and were not able to be
helped last year. The Unverferth House’s goal is to build an entirely new
facility that can house many more families and meet the needs beyond just the
transplant community. “At a minimum we want 45, and then we would love it
actually to hold at least 60 if not more, and it would be then for the entire
medical center. It would be for the James patients, the main hospital, and then
for the Ross,” Carmichael stated. Money raised from the Unlimited Love
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In this day and age, we tend to glorify what athletes do on
the field, myself included. The Unverferth House story is so touching because
we can see how the off the field legacy of one-man Dr. Unverferth, helped spark
such a great cause, and in the process has helped so many people. It’s
remarkable to then see another Buckeye great in a different decade, John Hicks,
a giant on and off the field, come along and help advance Dr. Unverferth’s
legacy even further.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If we can have one take away from the story of the Unverferth House, it is that life
is more than a football game. It’s more than wins and losses. It can be a
journey of unlimited love and it can start with you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To donate to the Unverferth House you can go to their <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.unverferthhouse.org/">website</a></span>
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<br />Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-60680297478899397672018-10-05T07:59:00.000-07:002020-01-21T09:06:06.652-08:00The Life and Legacy of Buckeye Great Terry Glenn<i>How could we not talk about family when family’s all that we got?</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Those who were privileged with knowing Terry personally, however, knew him as a loving father, an incredibly loyal friend, and a man who left a lasting legacy of love through his work with foster children. Terry Glenn Jr., the eldest son of Terry Glenn, knew his dad both as a father and as a faithful friend, and is uniquely positioned to speak to his father’s legacy both on and off the field. We will include Terry Jr.’s insight throughout as we tell his father’s incredible story of turning tragedy into triumph.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"I think he just knew that I was there for him whenever he needed somebody to do the things that a mother would do for their child. Along with Mrs. Henley, and Mrs. Gwinn, Terry knew where to go when he needed that reinforcement.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">She went on, “For me it was really like having another son. I was there when he needed me. I tried to make Terry comfortable when I could if he needed something down at Ohio State. It just added a really wonderful dimension to my life. Terry was very thoughtful. He was caring and he was appreciative.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">While Terry Glenn Sr.'s early experiences built in him an unconditional love for his children, they also gave him a profound and abiding love for foster children. Terry wanted to provide that unconditional love to other children, besides his own. </span>It was out of this desire to provide that unconditional love to foster kids that Terry developed the 83 Kids Foundation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">“We as humans need that unconditional love that really is an unspoken feeling that hovers over a loving family. That was the thing that I missed the most. Since we as humans are going to make “mistakes,” we need that safety blanket of a loving family that won’t judge you and will be there for you when the chips are down. Feeling alone on an earth full of people, has to be one of the worst feelings a child could bear."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Terry Glenn, Jr. witnessed his father's passion for foster kids firsthand,</span>“I could just tell the passion he had for it." Terry Jr said. "I’ve never seen him have that passion towards anything else other than football that he had towards this. The passion that he put into the kids...I could just tell that it was what he was destined to do. He just felt better doing it because he knew how it felt to be in that position, in the worst of that position and make it out.”</span></div>
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Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-6584080922587961662018-09-07T15:36:00.000-07:002018-09-07T16:34:44.823-07:00Discover Christian Church to Hold its 9th Annual Cruisin’ for a Cause Car and Truck Show on Sept. 16th to Benefit Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy<br />
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September 7th is World Duchenne Awareness Day. The 7<sup>th</sup>
day of the 9<sup>th</sup> month represents the 79 exons of the dystrophin gene.
It is mutations of this gene that are responsible for Duchenne Muscular
Dystrophy, the most severe type of muscular dystrophy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Symptoms of voluntary muscle weakness
generally begin around the age of 4 and get progressively worse over time. Children with DMD will often lose the ability to walk sometime between the ages
of 10-14 and their life expectancy is estimated to be in the low to mid 20’s. Currently, there is no cure for Duchenne as it is 100% fatal. <o:p></o:p></div>
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For one church community in Central Ohio, there are faces
behind the statistics and the impact of Duchenne hits very close to home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.discovercc.org/">Discover Christian Church</a> in Dublin, Ohio has
three members of its church community who are battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. For this reason, Discover Christian Church has decided for the second year in a row to
dedicate the proceeds of their annual Cruisin’ for a Cause Car and Truck Show
on Sept. 16<sup>th</sup>, 2018 to help find a cure for Duchenne Muscular
Dystrophy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Many folks in Buckeye nation may recognize the name Jacob
Jarvis. Jake, a member of Discover Christian Church, is a young man with DMD
who was befriended by Coach Urban Meyer at a practice in 2013. Coach Meyer saw
something special that drew him to Jake, and their friendship persists to
this day. Click <a href="http://www.howfirmthyfriendship.com/2017/09/heart-of-buckeye-jacob-jarvis-story.html">here</a> to read more about Jacob's special story.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jacob Jarvis with his good friend Urban Meyer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jake was then adopted by the OSU program as an honorary
Buckeye. He and his family have a special place in the heart of Buckeye
Nation. He served alongside his good friends Jeff Heuerman, Doran Grant,
Michael Bennett, and Curtis Grant as an honorary captain in a game against
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Jake was able to witness in person the glory of the national
championship victory at the conclusion of the 2014 season. The whole nation
then watched Jake score the final touchdown in the annual OSU Spring football
game in 2017 as the moment went viral on social media and Jake was solidified
in Buckeye lore forever. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hggqRNOJZE">Here</a> is the video of that special moment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jacob and his brother Noah entering the field against
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If you look closely in the picture of Jake as he served as
honorary captain against Cincinnati, you will notice his younger brother Noah
riding along on the back of Jake’s wheelchair during that memorable moment. Noah is 10 years old and also has DMD. He will undoubtedly face many of the
same challenges that his older brother has faced. Levi Rhodes, a young boy in his early teens
is another member of Discover Christian Church, who like Jake and Noah is also fighting
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Levi, Noah and Jake manning a table at last year’s event.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Cruisin’ for a Cause started out as Hot Rods for Haiti in
2010 as a means to raise money for Haiti, after the nation was ravaged by a
hurricane. It has since become an annual event for Discover Christian Church to
pay it forward and share the love of Christ in their community. Last year all
the proceeds went to <a href="http://www.parentprojectmd.org/">Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy</a> one of the leading
organizations in the fight to end Duchenne. This year the proceeds will go to <a href="http://www.cureduchenne.org/">CureDuchenne</a> another
organization on the frontlines in the battle to end Duchenne.<br />
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Cruisin’ for a Cause consists primarily of a car and truck
show where people from all across Ohio are bringing their vehicles to be judged.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One of the cars from last year’s show.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Those who wish to enter their vehicle will park in the
church parking lot and there is a $10 entry fee. Admittance is free for those
who simply wish to attend the event and they can park in the Meijer parking lot
across from the church. The event is from 1pm-6pm with registration running
from 1pm-3pm. The show begins at 3:00pm and culminates in the trophy
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Flyer with all the details for this years event.<br />
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One of the unique aspects of the event is the custom
hand-crafted trophies made by Ark Hot Rods which will be rewarded at the
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Hand crafted trophy from last years event made by Alec Carpenter of Ark Hot Rods.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The show is a family friendly event for those who love cars
and trucks, and for those who just want to have a fun filled day of food, music
and activities for kids of all ages. There will be vendors set up from all over
Ohio, and there will be a craft show and a silent auction with all kinds of
items for sports lovers. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There are many ways you can help if you are unable to attend
the event. Items are still needed for the silent auction. Last year there was a signed Eddie George and
Orlando Pace jersey and all kinds of other OSU, Blue Jackets and items from
other Ohio professional sports teams. Please include the item value and they
can be mailed or dropped off at the church office to Kristin Carpenter. For
those who would like to donate, checks can be made out to Discover Christian
Church with CureDuchenne in the memo.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dublin, Ohio 43017<o:p></o:p></div>
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Finally, if you go to Discover Christian Church’s <a href="http://www.discovercc.org/">website</a> you will see
that their mission is to, “LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE, and IMPACT THE WORLD through relational community.” On Sept.
16<sup>th </sup>let’s show up in force and help them carry out their mission. What better way can we love others, and impact the world, then by curing
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #464a50; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="color: #383838; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Copyright 2018 Nicholas Jackson - All rights reserved.</span><br style="color: #383838; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif;" /><span style="color: #383838; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 8pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #383838; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 8pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nick is a 1997 graduate of Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio where he received his B.S in Biological Sciences. He went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy at Andrews University in Dayton, Ohio and then his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chatham University in Pittsburgh. He has been published in the Newark Advocate, The Granville Sentinel, and the St. Louis Metro Voice; and professionally in the Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. Nick has also been a guest host on 88.9 WLRY and 880AM WRFD </span></span><br />
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<br />Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-21562860297617585352018-08-25T16:07:00.000-07:002018-09-28T09:46:20.139-07:00In Situations of Domestic Violence, It is Important to Remember the Children<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am a domestic violence survivor. My children are domestic violence survivors. My children, when they were young, witnessed me being backed into walls, screamed at in my face, & having my wrists grabbed until one broke one day. I’m 5’5” and my ex-husband was 6’3”. It doesn’t matter the size difference; domestic violence made our home chaotic. My children never knew what would trigger the abuse, so they never felt safe. Sometimes it was my oldest son that was the subject of the abuse, and sometimes it was my younger son. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The children were always anxious and lived in constant fear. They were supposed to keep the “family secret.” They witnessed me being verbally and physically abused. My oldest son, was verbally and physically abused, often through his beloved Labrador retriever, Bob being struck. My youngest used to cower in his room when my ex-husband used to start yelling, never knowing what the end result would be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Until one day, I decided it was time for us to be survivors. My son was headed to a friend’s house to work on their student council presentation, as they were running for student council President and Vice President. His father started yelling that my son “was completing his summer reading right now and was not to leave the house.” For some reason, by the grace of God, I opened the garage door, looked at my son and said “go.” At that point, my ex-husband grabbed my 8th grade son, grabbed a knife, put it to my son’s neck and said “you are going to read right now or I’ll call the ambulance to take you to the hospital.” Thankfully, I was able to throw him off balance, and told both boys to run to the neighbors and call 911. When the police showed up, my children and I both had marks. The police did not give us an option to not press charges, we had no choice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our nightmare was beginning to be over, though the remnants of pain from that chaos would persist long after. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This whole situation has brought about a lot of painful emotions and memories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I don’t know Coach Meyer personally, but from the type of young men from the program that I routinely see around Columbus, I would never have a doubt of leaving one of my precious sons under his care. His wife, Shelley, is one of the most genuine, caring women that I have ever conversed with. She is constantly giving of herself and investing deeply in other people’s lives and working as an advocate for many great causes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">If I had one message to folks, it’s don’t let your children suffer along with you. As I look back, I have regrets about not having left earlier. My kids are still working through some of the anxiety of the past. I would admonish you to get into therapy yourself and get your children into individual therapy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Form a plan and leave. Call the Ohio Domestic Violence Network at 1-800-934-9840 or the National Domestic Violence Network at 1-800-799-SAFE.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">For others in the media and community; build up, rather than tear down. Use your energy to create substantive and meaningful change by spotlighting, advocating for, and giving to places like <a href="http://www.lssnetworkofhope.org/">Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence</a> in Franklin County.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many people who need a message of hope brought into their life, and you might just be the person that helps bring it to them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jen Campbell lives in Central, Ohio and writes for <a href="http://www.howfirmthyfriendship.com/">www.howfirmthyfriendship.com</a></span></div>
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Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-64989222379450564072018-04-16T11:26:00.000-07:002018-04-16T11:32:04.386-07:00Carmen Ohio <div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Carmen Ohio</span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> is more than a song – it’s a tradition that unites Buckeyes. Carmen is Latin for “song” and <i>Carmen Ohio</i> actually means “song of Ohio”. Many know the words and how to sing along, but don’t know its origins. With Commencement soon upon us, let’s find out how <i>Carmen Ohio</i> became part of the Ohio State tradition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The tradition started with the Ohio State-That Team Up North game in 1903. Unfortunately, OSU suffered an 86-0 loss to TTUN</span><sup><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">1</span></sup><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">. Fred Cornell, a freshman athlete at Ohio State was also a member of the Ohio State Glee Club. Cornell was a four sport athlete. In track, he ran relays, the 100 yard dash, low and high hurdles. He was the starting center on the basketball team, starting shortstop on the baseball team and reserve end on the football team.<sup>2</sup><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On the train back to Columbus following the horrible loss and TTUN’s crowd stopping their post-game celebration to solemnly sing <i>The Yellow and Blue</i>, Cornell decided that Ohio State needed a song like that and scribbled the lyrics to a song for Ohio State on the back of an envelope. He borrowed phrases from the Yale song, <i>Bright College Years</i>, which goes “The seasons pass, the seasons go, the earth is green or white with snow, but time and change shall not avail, to break the friendships formed at Yale.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">But, a more likely account supported by a 1910 article in the <i>Alumni Monthly</i>, had Fred himself saying that he wrote the piece in the fall of 1903, because the Glee Club was looking for an alma mater. There were several entries submitted by women, and Cornell was urged by several other men to write something.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">While our hearts rebounding thrill,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The first public performance of <i>Carmen Ohio</i> was performed in December 1903 in the Ohio State House chapel for then Governor Judson Harmon. On New Year’s Eve, the Glee Club shared the song with a small crowd in Lima, Ohio. The words for <i>Carmen Ohio</i> appeared in <i>The Lantern</i> newspaper in October 1906 and on October 16, 1906, the words and music appeared in the program for the Ohio State-TTUN game. Former Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel started a new tradition in 2001. Following every home game, win or lose, the team gathers in front of the fans and joins the band, if they are available, and cheerleaders in honoring Ohio State by singing <i>Carmen Ohio</i>. It is a tradition that current head coach Urban Meyer, along with his family, has continued.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In 1927, band director Jack Evans and arranger Richard Heine adapted <i>Carmen Ohio</i> for the brass band (TBDBITL) to play and added the sound of the bells from Orton Hall as the introduction. Orton Hall was built in 1892, and the chimes were installed in 1915. Orton Hall was placed onto the National Registry of Historic Places in July, 1970. Orton Hall is named after Dr. Edward J. Orton, Sr., who served as OSU’s first President, Professor of Geology from 1873-1899. It also houses the Orton Geological Museum. The stone that makes up the Museum is from Ohio, with building stones arranged in stratigraphic order from the oldest at the bottom to the youngest toward the top. The columns in the Orton Hall foyer recognize the 24 principal, 19<sup>th</sup> century building stones of Ohio. In 1991, the Ohio State graduating class donated a monument, which is located on the southwest corner of the Oval, in the shadow of the bell tower. Nine by five foot slabs of polished gray granite, with the words to <i>Carmen Ohio</i> are chiseled in stone.<sup>3</sup><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <i>Carmen Ohio</i> is sung after every sporting event, win, lose or tie and will stay in our Buckeye hearts forever. Go Bucks!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Copyright 2018-all rights reserved.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">[1] “Buckeye History: FAQ’S” (<a href="https://library.osu.edu/find/collections/the-ohio-state-university-archives/buckeye-history/faqs#2">https://library.osu.edu/find/collections/the-ohio-state-university-archives/buckeye-history/faqs#2</a>) Ohio State University Libraries <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">[2]<i>Carmen Ohio </i>Centennial Speech http://www.sgoosu.net/osu/songs/carmen_ohio_speech.html<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">[3] Orton Hall (<a href="https://ortongeologicalmuseum.osu.edu/orton-hall">https://ortongeologicalmuseum.osu.edu/orton-hall</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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back. I know I’d have been throwing much more than I would have with Coach
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coordinator, I didn’t realize what a good job I was doing to give the defense a
great look. Once I moved up, and started, then I had to go
against the scout team. In my mind, I didn’t care who I faced I had to punish
them and just do the right thing and just be dominant. The scout squad was that team that I was
playing. If it was Minnesota, you had to dog them. You had to do them just like
the team that you were going to play.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Talk a little bit more about you and Archie. Archie
seemed like someone who would give the shirt off his back. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: We both share the
same personality traits. We both were the 4<sup>th</sup> child out of 8. Having the nickname of flamboyant and stuff
coming up, seemed like I had a little more out there than he did, but I was
very insecure. You know sports kind of puts you out there to make you a big
person, but Archie and I were very insecure. We kind of liked staying in the
background. We probably knew the answer to the question, but we weren’t the
ones that would raise our hands.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: What was Coach Hayes like at the start of
your career?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: From the
beginning, Woody got on my nerves. It was hard for me to kind of get to him, or
like him, or want to be around him. He was just very tough. My freshman year it
was evident that he was getting to me because I had to get examined by the team
doctor and he told me I was number 5. I’d say, “Nah, Doc. I’m number 7,” and
he’d say, “Nah, you’re the 5<sup>th</sup> quarterback Woody is giving the
offense to.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Now Woody seems to me to be colorblind, and
that he ran a meritocracy; that if you are good enough to play you will play.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: Right. I think
Coach Hayes went through a change of heart during the Martin Luther King era.
People were protesting for civil rights, and equal rights and it just wasn’t
African-Americans out there protesting. It was a little bit of everybody and I think Woody got caught up in that
as well. I think he got caught up in the humanity of life, of how people were
treated and that they weren’t treated properly. Obviously, he broke the color barrier because there never had been an
African-American quarterback. There had never been an all-black backfield ever
in Ohio State’s history when he played me, Pete and Archie at the same time.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>Q: Were you the first QB to break the color barrier
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A: Dennis Franklin
was a year ahead of me at Michigan. Sandy Stephens quarterbacked in the mid
60’s for the University of Minnesota, so I knew I wasn’t the first one. I knew
Jimmy Raye quarterbacked at Michigan State in 1966, so I knew my history. Jimmy
Raye recruited me and I really wanted to go to Michigan State. My mom used to
send me to Flint, Michigan every summer and when Michigan State recruited me I
thought that was a sign; but I had a horrible recruiting trip at Michigan State
and that really turned me off. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Now I read somewhere that you went to Rod
Gerald’s dad’s church in Dallas. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: This was amazing
too. When we recruited Rod, I found out that Rod’s father and I had almost the
same name. His name is Cornelius Howard Gerald, and I’m Cornelius Howard Green.
How can that happen? Mr. Gerald ended up baptizing me. My Dallas Cowboy
teammates, when we were down there in Dallas used to visit Reverend Gerald’s
church as well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: My faith is
everything. I was with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Ohio State. We
made Coach Hayes conscious of our spirituality. We wanted to have 10 minutes before a game so that we could meet. He was all for it. We used to have
maybe about twenty players. We would have special meetings where we would just
share our faith and pray and we were very proud of that.</div>
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A: 10 percent of my family had “E” on the end of their
names. Of course, that became a family issue when I became famous and put the
name out there. So, I dropped it when I was 30 and my kids have never seen “E”
on the end of their names.<o:p></o:p></div>
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about the 40<sup>th</sup> reunion and what it meant to you.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: Any time you get
back with your guys, you kind of relive your life again. It’s amazing how you
fall back in line, where if I was sophomore that year, then I act like a
sophomore. What a joy it was. As we get older we’ve lost a lot of our teammates,
so its just a blessing to be above dirt and be able to attend and be one of the
guys still representing your team.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: What do you think happened in the Iowa game
this year?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: I think we just
outclassed ourselves. Run that ball and it can keep the crowd out of the game.
We just outdid ourselves; got behind then tried to play catch up. Look how we came out against Michigan State. Yes, we are in a passing era, but come on. We
are known for thee yards and a cloud of dust, and I think we should never get
away from that, especially since we’ve got such great running backs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Finally, what are your thoughts on JT and his
legacy in particular?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: I got to meet JT
right before he made his first start, and we talked about it. I told him that
the year Braxton got hurt was very similar to my first year. My sophomore year
I didn’t think I was going to be starting before the season because Greg Hare
was our team captain. I found out that I was going to start ahead of him just
like JT found out he was going to start ahead of Braxton because of injury. I
just told him you’re going to be a great quarterback and whatever you need I’m
going to be behind you, and I’ve kept my word. I mean I love JT. Here is a kid
that gives his all, does everything for the university, and he has one bad game
and you want to tear him down. It just shows you the kind of kid he is, that he
doesn’t let outside criticism get to him. He comes right back and just plays
his heart out. What a great leader he is. I’m very proud of JT.<br />
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<i>Cornelius continues to follow Coach Hayes teaching of paying it forward at the St. Alban's school in Washington, DC where he is the 8th grade coach for basketball, baseball and football.</i><br />
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Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-70275470075355014372017-11-25T04:47:00.000-08:002017-12-01T20:12:57.418-08:00Interview with Buckeye Legend Cornelius Green, Part One<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>On Tuesday night, Cornelius Green spoke about what it meant
to be part of the greatest rivalry in all of sport at the 3<sup>rd</sup> Annual
John Hicks Unlimited Love Event to benefit the Unverferth House, which houses families of heart transplant surgeries. I caught up
with Cornelius by phone where he discussed the rivalry, breaking the color
barrier as the 1<sup>st</sup> African-American QB at Ohio State, and much more.</i><o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>Q: Talk about your upbringing in DC and your
childhood.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: I was adopted and
my biological father’s oldest sister, she and her husband raised me; which I
ended up calling them my mom and dad, so it was actually my aunt and uncle that raised me from six months until I was a grown man. They passed on now, but they
were pretty much my everything.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Did you have any role models growing up?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: One of our neighbor’s nephews happened to be Willie Wood,
who ended up being in the Hall of fame and was a DB for the Green Bay Packers.
This neighbor used to always tell me as a kid that I reminded me of his nephew
Willie Wood, so that was pretty inspiring. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Did Woody recruit you specifically as a QB?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: Yes, QB only. That’s what I wanted too. That was probably what I was a little nervous
about because I was good on both sides of the ball, but my love was
quarterbacking. Back in the day they didn’t have many black quarterbacks at
all in college, so what was happening a lot of times was that once an African-American would go to a major big school, they ended up changing their positions to
defensive back, and I didn’t want that to happen to me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: What did being the
QB at OSU teach you about leadership and life in general?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: I was the pitcher of my baseball team, point guard on my
basketball team and was the quarterback on my football team, so being a great
leader was already instilled in me. I
think that if you are going to be a good leader then show good leadership
skills by being at practice and not missing practice. No matter what happened
during that game on Saturday and no matter how beat up I was, Monday morning I
was out there with my lineman and my team practicing. We used to tease Archie a lot because the
difference between Archie and I, is that we were both beat up, but Coach Hayes
would tell Archie that he needed to rest to recover. He’d tell me that I needed
to go out there and I needed to work.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Being the first African-American QB at OSU,
did you think about the significance of this at the time?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: One of my reasons
for going there was that I could become the first African-American QB at Ohio State.
I always thought about it and then once I got here it wasn’t a big deal until I
think the town made it a big deal. I was receiving letters from the
Klan and would get death threat calls over the phone my freshman year, so it
was pretty devastating. It was tough but I persevered and survived. Once I
started against Minnesota, and we won 56-7 the calls and all the letters just
stopped all of a sudden. It’s amazing
what winning can do.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Talk about your relationship with Archie when
you were at OSU and what he meant to you?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: He meant the world
to me. I was from
Washington, DC being in Ohio, and here was Archie from Columbus, and I ended up
being a member of his family and just like a brother. His mom and dad kind of
adopted me as a son. What a great joy
that was. My dad had drinking problems and stuff and then my uncle that raised
me was blind when I was in the 8<sup>th</sup> grade so neither one had come to
see me play a game. Mr. Griffin would always be there for me after every
game. I’d look up and he’d have his arm around me as well as having his arm
around Archie, telling us both how great we did.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: What did the Team
Up North rivalry mean to you?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: I got here my
freshman year and I couldn’t believe we were practicing for Michigan during the
summer and we didn’t play them until November; so I knew how this was a little
different than anything I had ever experienced in my life before. We were
practicing against the Michigan defense and we would go so far that the scout
squad had to actually wear Michigan uniforms. It was everything. I never lost
to them. <o:p></o:p></div>
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other tactics that Woody used to get you guys ready for Michigan?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: His main tactic
was that each week we were concerned about Michigan. If we thought a team was weak, like Indiana
back in the day; I hate to talk about Lee Corso in this manner, but we would
practice for Michigan Monday and Tuesday, and then practice for Indiana
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Talk about your
experience against the Team Up North your freshman year?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: We beat them 14-11. I was watching the game and I was
dressed, but of course I didn’t get in the game. That was probably one of the greatest games
because my freshman year we had four different goal line stances with Bo
refusing to kick a field goal. If they kick four field goals they win the game,
but he refused to kick and we stopped him four times. It was insane what he was
doing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Talk about the tie
game your sophomore year.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: My sophomore year we played Iowa at home and when I was
pitching the ball on an option the defensive end jammed my right thumb. My
thumb was so swollen all week that I really couldn’t pass much all week in
practice; so, the 10-10 tie game my sophomore year Woody didn’t attempt any
passes the whole game but one time. He took me out of the game with three
minutes left, and put in Greg Hare who was our captain; and then he tried to
pass and the first pass Greg threw was an interception. <o:p></o:p></div>
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feelings after the tie game, did you think you would get the nod?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: I didn’t know how that worked. I was just so upset that
it was a tie game. They were jumping up and down like they won the game. In my
mind, I was thinking we had just gone to the Rose Bowl the prior year and I said
wow I’m thinking that they were going to get the nod automatically. I didn’t
know there was a vote that went on with all the athletic directors from all the
Big Ten teams. I just knew we were going to the Rose Bowl and I didn’t know how
it happened until 40 years later when they did the documentary. We always said
the right team went because we went out there and won. When we had our reunion,
we made sure that was stated.<o:p></o:p></div>
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start trusting your arm more?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: Things changed in
the Rose Bowl. I redeemed myself and I
was MVP in the Rose Bowl as a sophomore. I hit some key plays and then all of a
sudden that next year there was a big trust factor.<o:p></o:p></div>
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memorable Michigan game?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: My senior year, that’s probably my most memorable
Michigan game. They kicked off to us and we went right down and scored a
touchdown, and we went up 7-0. They
stopped us from getting a first down from mid first quarter to the end of the
first quarter. The second quarter we were stopped. The whole third quarter we
didn’t get a first down. Now, we are
going into the fourth quarter down 14-7 with seven minutes left and it was a 3<sup>rd</sup>
and 18 on the twenty-yard line. I got the team together and said, “Hey I’m
going to say a prayer,” not for us to win, but because we kept coming up like 4<sup>th</sup>
and 1.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A: Yep, 3<sup>rd</sup> and 18 and backs against the wall and
I was shocked we called a pass play. For me to
throw a perfect pass and the pass was completed after I said the prayer, it was
amazing, and then we got four first downs right in a row. I completed two more
passes for first downs. It was 4<sup>th</sup> and goal at the one and we
finally scored. We tied the game up, then Ray Griffin intercepts the pass with
about two minutes left and we ended up winning 21-14. I ended up being the
game’s most valuable player. I can just
remember so vividly when the interviewer was congratulating me for a great game,
I said no we’ve got to give the Lord the credit because I told him about this
prayer I said. The first down prayer was answered and it was just an amazing feeling. <o:p></o:p></div>
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developed at OSU and how they impacted you.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: My friendships at OSU have changed my life because when I
grew up here in D.C it was 98 percent African-American. Going to Ohio State was my first experience
of having predominantly white friends. Brian Baschnagel was my roommate and
ended up being my best friend. I think Brian changed my life by being such a
great friend and teaching me that everyone was the same. You just had to get to
know folks, you couldn’t stereotype someone. He made me a better person and
made me the person I am today.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Q: Do you have a favorite memory of
Woody?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A: My favorite memory now is probably one of the last
memories I have, because I started my career against Minnesota. My first home game was against Minnesota my
sophomore year, and my last home game as a senior was against Minnesota. Right
at the end, Coach Hayes took a penalty for too much time. He took the penalty
so that the fans could give me a round of applause, thanking me for my four
years I had at Ohio State; and then he came to greet me on the field and shake
my hand. That was overwhelming. Right
after that he substituted for Archie. It was just so uncommon of Coach Hayes.
You never thought he would do something like that. Man was that showing you how
much he loved you and appreciated you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-22292242699747757852017-11-23T17:27:00.000-08:002018-01-23T12:44:33.979-08:00Earnest Byner Gives Back to Cleveland Veterans Through Healing Dawg's Organization<div class="MsoNormal">
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s
life for his friends.” (John 15:13)<o:p></o:p></div>
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As we reflect back on this past Veteran’s Day weekend, no
scripture embodies the sacrifice our veterans have made to preserve our
freedoms more than John 15:13. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Greek translation for love in this instance is the term
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Agape is the highest form of love and is different from
brotherly or romantic love because it is unconditional, sacrificial and
volitional (an act of the will); it doesn’t fluctuate when circumstances or
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It is this very agape love, a love that starts in the
inside, that serves as the foundation of former Cleveland Brown Earnest Byner’s
nonprofit organization <a href="http://www.healingdawgs.org/">Healing Dawgs.</a>
Byner wants to bring this message of love to our nation's veterans, who are hurting and often in need of great healing. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Byner shared his heart on why he started Healing Dawg’s, “To
me, the healing process is always happening, whether it’s mental, physical or
spiritual. We go about teaching love, what we call agape love, which is part of
the healing process. That’s the first love, the love of self; the God love that
everybody has.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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He reiterated that healing is available to everyone, not
just veterans. “Whatever the experience there is always healing available. We
heal mind, body and spirit, but we focus on the youth (juveniles), the homeless
and veterans.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Since the founding of the Healing Dawgs, Earnest has noticed
that a lot of the issues that veterans are having are similar to those of
former NFL Players. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The response has been so great and humbling that the
organization has partnered with the VA Medical Center in Cleveland to help deal
with issues such as suicide, drug use and concussions and to help raise
awareness to the veterans who may be in need.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Reggie Langhorne, Kevin Mack, Felix Wright and Earnest Byner. Photo from www.healingdawgs.org<br />
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Byner’s message of healing from the inside out resonates
because he speaks from personal experience; he had to undergo his own struggle,
and personal journey to find healing. <o:p></o:p></div>
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His journey began in Milledgeville, Georgia where he was
raised by his beloved grandmother. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Byner credits his grandmother for laying a foundation of
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“It was critical to my development. Granny was my first love. Taking us
to church every Sunday gave us a really solid foundation to live life. Those
values that she taught me were the values that I go back to whenever struggle
comes and struggle will come.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Football was always there for Byner. He developed a love for the game at an early age, whether it was in front
of his grandmother’s house, or through his local sports team. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Throughout his career, he would go always back to
his foundation in Milledgeville. Every off-season he would run the same hills he
grew up on, and to run intervals on his old high school track. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After a standout prep career, Byner attended East Carolina
where he went on to gain 2,049 yards on 378 carries after which he entered the
1984 draft.<o:p></o:p></div>
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He described those tense moments in the 1984 draft waiting
to be called, “I was sitting in a dorm room waiting to see if the phone would
ring. The phone rang late that day. It
was the tenth round and I spoke to then Head Coach Sam Rutigliano and Mr.
Modell. I could go home and let my wife know the good news.” Byner became a Cleveland
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In training camp, Byner had a little bit of trepidation
about making the team. He described his feelings on the last night before final
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“I’ve been balling from the beginning, so I haven’t had an uneasy feeling
about being cut, but tonight is a little different. I slept well after I
finally fell asleep, while half expecting a knock on the door. I wake up to
sunshine and no knock. I pop up and run to the door to peak out. Quiet. It was
almost spooky. I call home to tell Granny and then call my wife. I made it!”
(Earnest Byner, Everybody Fumbles)<br />
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Now that Byner had made the team, it was time to start
preparing for the season and the individual games ahead. In the fall of 1984, it was Byner’s job to help
get the starting defense ready. He enjoyed
playing fullback the most, going against guys like Clay Matthews, Eddie
Johnson, Chip Banks and Tom Cousineau. <o:p></o:p></div>
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His scout team efforts, however, did not go unnoticed as he
caught the eye of defensive coordinator Marty Schottenheimer who would then
become the head coach part way through the 1984 season. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Byner became Schottenheimer’s guy. “I’m convinced that a
large part of that decision was made when I played the role of scout team
player. If I hadn’t done that job the way it was supposed to, then my role may
have been to exit the NFL in short time.” (Earnest Byner, Everybody Fumbles)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Byner took this same ferocious approach that he displayed on
the scout team towards changing the culture of the Browns team as a whole.
Byner made up part of the group called “Ernie’s group” which according to
assistant coach Howard Mudd, “was composed of some tough guys who would thrash
around and cause havoc in the game.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Prior to the 1985 season, the Cleveland Browns were a
divided team; offense vs. defense. The defense
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Along came Byner in his second year as he almost single-handedly
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Mudd described this culture shift, “He boldly got onto the
defense's bus and declared, ‘There’ll be no more offense vs defense.’ He stood up
and the Browns became one. He would openly call out his teammates if they
didn’t perform with toughness and perseverance.” <o:p></o:p><br />
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It was also in 1985 that Earnest Byner and Kevin Mack
reached the heights of on field success. The Browns became only the third team in NFL
history to have two 1000 yards rushers in a season along with the 1972 Dolphins
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In these times we live in, however, our failures are often
magnified more than our successes. The media and fans will look for a scapegoat
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Cleveland particularly has had a long-suffering fan base, as the
media has encapsulated many of their sports failures down to single word
moments such as “The Drive” or “The Shot.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Fair or not, Earnest Byner will be forever linked with
Cleveland’s excruciating and tortured history. In the 1987 playoff game against
Denver, the Browns had the ball with 1:12 left in the game on the eight-yard
line trailing 38-31 when the unthinkable happened.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“The play is designed to get inside, but the tight end has
collapsed the end man of the line of scrimmage. The guard bounces, so I bounce.
I take a look outside and see 85 running off but decide to get vertical…I’m
scoring! They haven’t stopped me all day and not now but…I’m on the ground
without the ball. Dead tired and exhausted while knowing I’ve let my guys
down.” (Earnest Byner, Everybody Fumbles)<o:p></o:p><br />
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The play became known as “The Fumble” to the national sports
media. Earnest took it very hard and described his struggle, “I was the next
day’s news all over the country, perhaps the world, and I was the next week’s
talk show joke. The travesty was that I let it stay with me based on what
others thought instead of how my true friends thought. It took me about three
years before I finally forgave myself and moved on.” (Earnest Byner, Everybody
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A lot of time has passed from that fateful day and much like
the city of Cleveland, Earnest had to go through healing too. Rather than let a
moment like this destroy him, Earnest eventually embraced “The Fumble” and
turned what others viewed as his greatest failure into an instrument to help
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“My book is called, ‘Everybody Fumbles,’ and it’s an analogy
that everyone makes mistakes, everybody stumbles and has difficulties. There is
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Byner played one more season for the Browns before being
traded to the Washington Redskins before the 1989 season. In 1993, he went on
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Byner did not view his Super Bowl win in Washington as some
sort of redemption for “The Fumble.” “In my mind the Super Bowl, just like the
fumble, was just part of the story of Earnest Byner that could be used in the
healing process of other people. I was
thrilled that we won, but I was still thinking about developing. It was part of
the story that I now use to teach about successes and failures and how you live
and learn through both of them.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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After his stint in Washington, Byner then returned to
Cleveland for the 1994-1995 season before ultimately finishing his career in
Baltimore. He then went on to coach with multiple NFL teams and picked up another Super Bowl ring with the Ravens as Director of Player Development.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Byner will always have a special place in his heart for
Cleveland. He talked about how much the
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“The fan support has been magnificent. The mid 80’s team is
a team that really galvanized the Brown’s fans and created an excitement that
was electric. It’s something that has tied together the fans and that team in
such a way that I don’t know if that will ever be supplanted, unless of course they win a Super Bowl.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Byner described Cleveland fans as blue collar, hardworking
and no nonsense. “The type of fans that are in Cleveland, they have shown the
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It’s those endearing qualities that have continued to draw
him back to Cleveland to help the city heal. Just like the hills and track in
Milledgeville, Georgia, Cleveland is also a big part of Byner’s foundation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“It’s a generational thing.
If they love you, they love you. The Browns are part of my life
foundation, and that foundation has been solid because of the things we’ve been
through. When Believeland came about, that was the thing that really solidified
in my mind and in a lot of fans minds that relationship that the mid 80’s team
had.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Watching the Cavs win it all provided him with a greater sense of
peace and continued healing, “I was really at peace, I felt it coming. I could
almost sense it. I was actually at home watching the game by myself. I was
happy, but I wasn’t surprised. When you saw the reaction of Lebron, Kyrie,
Tristan, and Tyronn Lue running around like a little boy, when I saw that, that
really reminded me of winning the championship when I was at Washington, it was
just a peace that was prevalent.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Earnest Byner has experienced much in his life; both the
peaks of success and the depths of struggle. One thing that has remained
consistent for his entire life is his love for God and love for others. To
borrow the words of his assistant Howard Mudd, Byner epitomizes the phrase “say
what you do and do what you say.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Byner embodies the very agape love that serves as the foundation
of his Healing Dawgs organization. His relationship with Cleveland serves as a
living parable that demonstrates this very love.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After the fumble, some fans sent him hate mail which hurt
Byner a great deal. He was humble and forgiving enough, however, to return to Cleveland for a few more years before eventually retiring with the Baltimore Ravens. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In the 2016 ESPN documentary Believeland, Byner sacrificed himself by apologizing for "The Fumble" in order to help the city of Cleveland heal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s also this same agape love that is drawing him back to
Cleveland after all these years to serve the city’s veterans, children and homeless; teaching them to
love themselves.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As the next chapters in Earnest Byner’s life are written,
there will likely still be some people from Cleveland and in the sports media
who will always associate him with “The Fumble.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Those who know him, however, will remember him for his love;
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Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-74775198539061060632017-10-28T09:18:00.002-07:002017-11-01T23:35:34.727-07:00Barrington Elementary Brings Back Beat Michigan! Beat Cancer! Race Nov. 4th to Beat Ovarian Cancer <div class="MsoNormal">
Next Saturday morning November 4<sup>th</sup>, a remarkable group
of fourth graders will be holding a 5K Fun Run at Barrington Elementary School
in Upper Arlington, OH to raise awareness to the symptoms of ovarian cancer, and
to raise money in the fight against this “silent killer.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ovarian cancer is often called a “silent killer,” because
its early symptoms are vague and the disease often goes undetected. It is often
not diagnosed until it has reached its late stages and by then it is too late
to treat, leading to death within about five years. <o:p></o:p></div>
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For two very special seniors at Upper Arlington High School
the battle against ovarian cancer is personal. In November of 2008, then 3<sup>rd</sup>
grader at Barrington Elementary, Molly O’Connor lost her beloved mother and
member of the Upper Arlington community, Eileen O’Connor, to ovarian cancer. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The following April as a fourth grader, Molly saw Race for
the Cure signs and wondered why they didn’t have a similar race and publicity
for ovarian cancer. It was at this point
that she approached her fourth-grade teacher Katie Benton (Mrs. Benton was also
her 3<sup>rd</sup> grade teacher) and asked her if they could hold a race for
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Molly’s close friend, Dante Landolfi, also lost his precious
grandmother Bonnie Masdea around the same time that Molly lost her mother. Both
of their fourth-grade classes teamed up and with the help of their teachers, developed
the idea of a race which they coined Beat Michigan! Beat Cancer! Racing to Beat
Ovarian Cancer. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Mrs. Benton with Molly and Dante at the 2009 race<br />
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Barrington Elementary School is located in Upper Arlington
which is a stone’s throw from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio
Stadium attracts over 100,000 fans to home games so it was only natural to name
the race after OSU’s biggest rival Michigan, since the race would be held two
weeks before the annual OSU/Michigan Game.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The two classes also partnered with the Ovarian Cancer
Alliance of Ohio and The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital and Solove
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Mrs. Benton spoke
of the importance of their help at the time, “Representatives from the James
Cancer Hospital came to our school to talk with the students about cancer, the
importance of research, and the mission/vision of the research institute. Both
partnering organizations played key roles as they interacted and educated the
students before, during and after the event.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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With the entire Upper Arlington community galvanized, and
due to the personal nature of this particular race, it was a rousing success.
Typically, the first time a race is held for a lesser known cancer it makes a
few thousand dollars and draws a few hundred people. The race drew over 900
racers and raised an astonishing $23,000 for ovarian cancer research.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Margot, a 4<sup>th</sup> grader at Barrington Elementary at
the time, expressed the impact a group of motivated fourth graders can have,
“You can’t underestimate what 4<sup>th</sup> graders can do. We raised more than
$20,000. If our classes helped prevent one person from getting ovarian cancer,
I am satisfied with what we did.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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The event was such a success that Mrs. Benton even mentioned
that it was her hope that down the road it would inspire other service-learning
projects and that students at Upper Arlington High School would even organize
similar projects like this for their Senior Capstone Projects. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Her idea proved prophetic, as this is exactly what
transpired. Dante, now a senior, approached Molly and suggested they bring back
the Beat Michigan! Beat Cancer race for ovarian cancer as their Senior Capstone Project at Upper Arlington High School. The Senior Capstone Project is a
graduation requirement at Upper Arlington and he wanted his project to be both
significant and memorable.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Dante, Molly, and Mrs. Benton getting ready for this year's race<br />
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Dante shared his heart on what it means to him to be a part
of the race again and to honor his grandmother, “It means the world to me to be
able to do something to not only honor her memory, but to help prevent the same
thing from happening to other people. It means the world to me that I got to do
this 9 years ago and it means the world that I get to do it now.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dante and Molly both get the opportunity to work closely
with Mrs. Benton’s 4<sup>th</sup> grade class. Dante spoke about the opportunity
to mentor the 4<sup>th</sup> graders, “They absolutely love working for the
project and its cool to see them learn the same lessons that I learned. That
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Mrs. Benton reinforced the importance of this real-world
learning as a supplement to traditional classroom learning. “It’s called a
service learning project. They are learning academic stuff and real-life skills
while they are doing it, and it also lets kids really capitalize on their gifts
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This year’s race is soon upon us and the excitement in the
kids is palpable. The kids are busy using their gifts, making Buckeye necklaces
and other crafts and items to sell for the race. Teal is the official color for
ovarian cancer so look for there to be a lot of teal, and not just buckeye scarlet
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On Monday, October 30<sup>th</sup> Barrington
Elementary held a pep rally for the entire school to build momentum
for the race and also to educate kids and staff on ovarian cancer. Dr. David
Cohn, MD spoke at the rally. Dr. Cohn is a professor in the
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of the Division of
Gynecologic Oncology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As mentioned earlier, the symptoms of ovarian cancer can be
somewhat general and vague which often leads to a late diagnosis of the
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Dr. Cohn explained the diagnosis process of ovarian cancer,
“Most ovarian cancers are diagnosed when its already spread. Stage 3 is the
most common point of diagnosis, and the chance at cure is lower.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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He went on to explain some of the symptoms to be mindful of,
“There are certainly symptoms of ovarian cancer and that includes abdominal
bloating, abdominal pain, feeling full quickly, and changes in urinary and
bowel movement habits as well.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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The ovarian cancer community sometimes uses the acronym
B.E.A.T to generalize the early symptoms that may arise in a person with the
disease. “B” stands for bloating, “E”
stands for eating less and feeling fuller, “A” stands for abdominal pain, and “T”
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The key is if a woman notices these symptoms, to go to their
physician immediately, so that if necessary they can conduct some kind of
imaging with a pelvic ultrasound or a CT scan; as there is no current screening
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Dr. Cohn also discussed the importance of
maintaining a normal weight, a physically active lifestyle and eating a diet
rich in plant based products in order to help prevent the onset ovarian cancer,
advice which we could all benefit from.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A common theme that was mentioned by everyone involved in
the first race was that even if it just impacted one person, and saves just one
life, then all their hard work will have been worth it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is indeed what happened. A woman who attended the race
in 2009 went on to develop ovarian cancer. She credits the race and the efforts
of the 4<sup>th</sup> grade class with helping her spot it early and saving her
life. She is currently healthy and will be speaking to the 4<sup>th</sup> grade
class and participating in this year’s race again.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s stories like this that has brought together the 4<sup>th</sup>
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Abby Davis, a 4<sup>th</sup>
grader at Barrington Elementary, put it very eloquently why you should come out
and be a part of this year’s race: “It’s going to be so much fun. We have
activities and raffle prizes and you will be supporting a great cause while
helping raise awareness about the symptoms of ovarian cancer and raising money
for a cure. Who doesn’t want to beat cancer?”<o:p></o:p><br />
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If you live in the Columbus area, please make every effort
to go to the race this year either as a spectator, or as a participant. Click <a href="https://premierraces.com/upcoming-events/?event_id=2656">here</a> for race details and where to donate.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The kids have worked hard to secure sponsors so that all proceeds will go to the Ovarian Cancer Research and Education in Gynecology Fund at OSUCC-The James.</div>
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If you are unable to go, please make an effort to educate
yourself and your loved ones on the symptoms of ovarian cancer. You may never
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Perhaps one day, we can all say that we not only beat
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Nicholas Jackson<o:p></o:p><br />
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“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rod Gerald left Texas and boarded a greyhound bus for Ohio with his wife, five-year-old daughter Natashia, and his son Casey who was six months old at the time.</div>
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Rod got a job at the Columbus Zoo and lived with a close friend and his family in Plain City. He then became the freshman basketball coach at Dublin Coffman leading them to a championship that first year. Additionally, Rod served as parking attendant for the school, a job which he loved dearly, as it gave him a chance to love and be an encouragement for kids.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One day, the principal called Rod into the office where he was surrounded by teachers and students. Rod remembers that day fondly, “It was my first Christmas away from home. They gave us so many toys for my kids. It took two cars and a van to get all those toys.”<br />
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Things were going great, but Rod had unfinished business.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Following through on his promise to Woody, Rod returned to OSU in 1988 and then received his degree from OSU in 1989.<br />
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Rod then began working as a housing inspector for the city of Columbus, and got a chance to take his son Casey to Buckeye games and share his love for OSU.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In 1994, Rod’s brother died. He experienced death in his family for the very first time. This led to a relapse into the world of drugs again, a propensity which had been developed from those early times at OSU trying to self-medicate his pain. Compounded by the death of his beloved father in 1998, Rod would then enter one of the darkest periods of his life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Back in Dallas and away from the accountability he had established in Columbus, Rod dove headlong back into the underworld of drugs. He ended up selling the family home for drug money, became homeless, and spent 11 months in jail for burglary charges stemming from his drug use.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It wasn’t until he had hit rock bottom that any lasting substantive change would occur in Rod, “It’s God’s goodness that leads you to repentance. You don’t even see yourself. A lot of times we are so out of control, you don’t even think to repent. God knocks you down like Saul (who later became the Apostle Paul), and makes you see.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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For the next several years, Rod has walked the straight and narrow road, while working to repair his relationships with his family that he had hurt so much. </div>
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Rod’s trials, however, were far from over. Rod suffered from degenerative disk disease and spinal stenosis to his lumbar spine making it difficult to even walk and some days to even get out of bed. Compounded with his back injuries, Rod suffered a herniated disk in his cervical spine which led to searing pain in his neck to the point where he couldn’t even hold his head up.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rod was decimated by these physical problems, and was unable to work and provide for himself anymore. Relying on a meager one thousand dollar a month disability check, Rod was in anguish both physically and mentally. It was at this low point in his life where Buckeye Nation reached out in love and picked Rod up again, to help him get back on his feet.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Paige King, a devout Buckeye fan from Circleville, OH but now living in Texas, reached out to Rod on social media. Rod is never one to complain and often refuses to ask for help, not wanting to be a burden on anyone. Paige’s love for Rod finally broke through his tough exterior. He now affectionately calls Paige “Coach” for her perseverance and persistence.<o:p></o:p><br />
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With the help of a local businessman Tony Reynolds, Paige developed the concept of Team Rod. Team Rod is a concept that no matter how low you get, you have people who love you and want the best for you; that you’re never alone in your fight.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Reynold’s set up a crowdfunding page to help pay for Rod’s surgery and expenses to make it back for his 40-year reunion in 2015 against Northern Illinois. Rod’s old friends Archie Griffin and Cornelius Green were the first to donate to Team Rod. Buoyed by the love and support of his friends and love of Buckeye Nation, Rod made the trip to Columbus.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rod shared his emotions leading up to that day in the Shoe, “It’s been an effort by the entire university, but it started out with one lady, it’s enough to make you cry.” (Jon Spencer, Gannett News services, Sept 16<sup>th</sup>, 2015.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Buckeye Nation and his former teammates picked him up emotionally but also physically that day, “They were proud of me, happy to see me. They were carrying me around. I couldn’t go downstairs with that walker, they picked me up. They showed me a lot of love.” (Jon Spencer, Gannett News, Oct 17<sup>th</sup>, 2015)<o:p></o:p><br />
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On Thursday Oct. 12<sup>th</sup>, 2017, Rod had his third lumbar surgery and another small surgery to fix a component from his original neck surgery on his herniated disk. He is now home, in good spirits and on the road to recovery.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Being confined to a wheelchair, left Rod a long time to contemplate his legacy and what he wants to be remembered for.<br />
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A big part of Rod’s legacy is his children. Both Casey and Natashia graduated as valedictorians at South Oak Cliff High in Dallas. His youngest Casey went on to play defensive back at Yale, was a Rhodes scholar finalist in 2008, and then was chosen to speak at Harvard Business school’s graduation in 2014.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In addition to continuing his healing and reconciliation with his children, Rod wants to start earning an income again. He also believes God is calling him to public speaking. He wants to share his story with others to inspire them to not go down the same road he went; that no matter how low you go, God loves you and to never give up hope and always keep fighting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Towards the end of the interview, Rod shared one of his favorite Bible verses, “Likewise the Spirit also helps us in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” (Romans 8:26)<o:p></o:p></div>
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He confessed, “You can be saved by your consequences. You can turn your life around, but most of the time it’s that love that does it.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rod went on to emphasize the importance of friendship and accountability to stay clean, “It’s in my mind and it’s in my heart and its even in my way of living. I can hang up right now from you and call Archie Griffin and call Corny (Cornelius Green).”<o:p></o:p><br />
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Rod finished the interview with his usual unassuming nature and humility, “Even in a wheelchair I have so much to be thankful for. God has been so merciful and good.”</div>
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He later texted, “God is better to me than I am to myself.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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His whole life is a testimony of God’s love, mercy and forgiveness. He has come full circle as a son of a Baptist minister, to becoming the prodigal son and then being called home again through God’s love.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost!’ I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine just persons who need repentance.” (Luke 4: 6-7)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rod’s vision now is to take this message of love to others and that’s why his next chapters in his life may be his greatest.<br />
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Author's note: Rod just had his third back surgery on Oct. 12th. He is home recovering and walking! Donations can be made <a href="http://akickincrowd.com/projects/rod-gerald1" style="color: #7f0200;">here</a> to help Rod pay for the back surgery and physical therapy. Thank you! </div>
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“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of
them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one
which is lost until he finds it? <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk496018889"> </a>(Luke 4:5)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rod Gerald would be the first to admit that his life has
taken a winding course. Rod never met his grandfather as he passed when his
father was just two years old. Rod’s father was the son of sharecroppers in
Tunis, Texas. He eventually left home and joined the army before settling down
as a meat cutter. The same year that Rod was born, Mr. Gerald was called into
the ministry; a call which he quickly accepted.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Born in 1956, Rod was the fourth boy in the Gerald family, a
family that was used to going without material things. His first of three sisters
was born in 1960. Though difficult to
afford, Rod’s father moved the family to a bigger house in a better area to
provide a safer environment for the kids to grow up in. Life for the Gerald’s,
consisted of church every Sunday. The kids were responsible for cleaning the
church every day and cutting the church lawn. It was these humble beginnings
and early underpinnings of structure, humility and love that would help shape
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A blazing quarterback/defensive back with 4.3 speed, Rod
initially chose a school from each of the Southern conferences and left out the
Big Ten. OSU coach Woody Hayes came in late and changed his whole recruitment.
“The head coach from Tennessee was there in Dallas at my dad’s church. We were
ready to sign, and Woody came in and changed the whole game.” <o:p></o:p><br />
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OSU had always been Rod’s favorite with players like John Brockington,
Jim Otis and Rex Kern. Being from Texas, Rod was used to big rivalries. They
decided to wait on his decision and went up as a family for the OSU-Michigan
rivalry game in November. There they had a chance to meet Archie Griffin and
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At 175 lbs., Rod took a chance in coming to OSU knowing he
would have to run the ball a lot. “Running the ball that much, you are going to
get hit. I liked running the ball, I liked the contact and liked to think I
could run over guys.” Rod’s freshman
year he led the scout team as QB and ran all over the first team defense,
setting the stage for him to start at QB his sophomore year. The Buckeyes had a
stellar year in 1975 but ended with the disappointing loss in the Rose Bowl to
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It was a loss that according to Rod, Woody took very
hard. Many thought Woody would retire
after that season, but perhaps not wanting to end his career on a loss returned
for the next season. Buckeye greats Archie Griffin, Tim Fox and Cornelius Green
graduated and thus began a new era of OSU football with Rod Gerald at the helm.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The Rod Gerald led Buckeyes started out 4-1-1 and were
ranked as one of the top teams in the country. During homecoming against
Purdue, however, Rod was about to be tested more than any other time in his
life. In Rod’s words, “Pain and injury
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Rod was hit on an option play in the first quarter by Rock
Supan of Purdue, a moment which Rod remembers vividly, “He hit me and I laid
and it was a pain a had never felt. Dr. Bob Murphy (team physician) and Billy
Hill (OSU team trainer) put me on the cart and drove me off.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rod ended up fracturing three transverse processes in his
spine and was laid up in the hospital for a week. He recalls his teammate Greg
Storer visiting him that first night, “He brought me some McDonalds. He was a
6’7’ tight end and was about as nice as you could be.” The injury was just the
start of the many trials that Rod would face, some self-inflicted, but many
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While Rod was sidelined with his injury, OSU continued its
winning ways with Senior Jim Pacenta at the helm. Pacenta was known as more of
a passing QB, and many fans had wanted OSU’s offense to evolve into more of a
passing team. The Buckeyes rattled off three straight wins until being blanked
22-0 to Michigan. “Woody had a fit. There was no doubt I was gonna play that
next game. He didn’t care what condition I was in.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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Rod, however, was having doubts about even being able to
play again for OSU. After a film session with Ron Springs, Woody called them
both into his office and said he was going to go back to the running and option
attack again and that Rod would be playing in the Orange Bowl. Rod told Coach
Hayes he was not going to go and Woody went nuts, “After he threw some desks and
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OSU started out down 10-0 against Colorado at which point Woody
inserted Rod. Gerald sparked OSU with a 17-yard run leading to a touchdown by
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In 1977, with Gerald still not himself and battling
lingering pain from his initial injury, the Buckeyes went on to finish with a
9-3 season, with losses to Oklahoma, Michigan and then Alabama in the Sugar
Bowl. With a poor showing against Alabama, it was a not very well-kept secret
that wunderkind Art Schlichter would be taking the reins of the OSU offense the
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When Rod went home that summer before his senior year, he
was nowhere near the 4.3 athlete he was before his injury, “I knew I was in bad
shape. I needed to go home and work on Rod. When I went home that summer I
could hardly work out because of my back.”
Rod contemplated not coming back for his senior year, but the love of Buckeye
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Rod returned to a divided locker room. Knowing how much pain he was having, Rod welcomed
Art starting. The seniors who loved Rod, however, felt like they were doing him
wrong by starting the freshman Schlichter. As a compromise, Woody moved Rod to
wide receiver which led to one of his favorite moments as a Buckeye versus Penn
State, “Both Art and I went on the field at the same time and the stadium went
nuts, and that was just great.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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In 1986, a writer for the Columbus Dispatch wrote an expose
on drug use at OSU. Rod agreed to speak with the writer of the Dispatch under
the pretense that they would use his comments to help other Buckeyes to not
make the same mistakes he had made. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The article ended up on the front page and included damning
quotes from highly respected people like Dr. Bob Murphy and Woody Hayes about
Gerald’s drug use while at Ohio State. Gerald quickly went from beloved Buckeye
to a pariah in the eyes of Buckeye nation. Over 40 years have passed and some
of the pain still lingers, “Buckeye nation, they’ve forgiven me, but the
diehards, I don’t think they’ll ever forgive me for that.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the following summer, Rod felt so bad he was willing to
stay in Texas, “I felt it was justified that I would be punished, I needed to
be punished. I never thought I would be back in Ohio. I was willing to
sacrifice because of what I had done.” Suffering the depression from his public
shame and self-medicating his pain, Rod received a phone call that would take
his life in a better direction.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rod vividly recalls Woody reaching out to him that day,
“Rod, you are going to go ahead and go back and finish and get that degree, right?”
Rod didn’t know that day if he would, but he wasn’t going to tell Coach Hayes
no again. Hayes pressed him to promise he would go back and said he was going
to call him back in a week. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Photo courtesy of Rod Gerald<br />
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Unbeknownst to Rod at the time, Woody was very sick. That
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Rod recalls his promise to Woody, “I didn’t care what
condition I was in. Woody had the love for me to call and was interested in me
getting back and getting my degree, I was going to do it.”<br />
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With $15 in his pocket, Rod stepped out in faith and left for Columbus. He didn't know, however, that he would soon be tested more than he had ever been in his entire life.<br />
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Continue reading, <a href="http://www.howfirmthyfriendship.com/2017/10/the-rod-gerald-story-finding-redemption_20.html">The Rod Gerald Story: Finding Redemption, Part Two</a><br />
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Nicholas Jackson<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #464a50; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="color: #383838; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Copyright 2017 Nicholas Jackson - All rights reserved.</span><br style="color: #383838; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="color: #383838; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 8pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #383838; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 8pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nick is a 1997 graduate of Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio where he received his B.S in Biological Sciences. He went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy at Andrews University in Dayton, Ohio and then his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chatham University in Pittsburgh. He has been published in the Newark Advocate, The Granville Sentinel, and the St. Louis Metro Voice; and professionally in the Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. Nick has also been a guest host on 88.9 WLRY and 880AM WRFD </span></span><br />
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Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-71735905999795611822017-10-08T09:33:00.000-07:002017-10-08T09:35:20.560-07:00Celebrating the 95th Birthday of Ohio Stadium<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;">
<span style="background: white;"> "We're heart and soul for
this stadium, the fellows who know what it is to go in there and fight with all
that's in it for Ohio State and her glory." Charles “Chic” Harley</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Before Ohio
Stadium was built, most organized sports at OSU were dedicated to speed and running
sports dating back to 1877. A quarter mile of track ran from the current
site of the chemistry complex south to 17<sup>th</sup>. <span style="background: white;"> By 1890, a multi-use field for track, football
and baseball had been constructed west of Neil Avenue and south of the
present-day stadium. Track and field, which was more popular than
football at the time, outgrew that space over the course of the decade.
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<span style="background: white;">On November 1, 1890, Ohio State’s first home football game was held
on a field in German Village where the Buckeyes lost to the College of Wooster
by a score of 64-0... Within a decade, the team was playing on campus. In 1896,
the University built its first gymnasium, the Armory, and the first campus
football game was held at Ohio Field, at High and Woodruff, in 1898.
Within two decades, Ohio State had outgrown Ohio Field. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white;">Following Ohio State’s back-to-back Western Conference (eventually
the Big Ten) titles in 1916 and 1917, the necessity of constructing a large
stadium became apparent. When Ohio State and Illinois met for the Western
Conference championship in 1919, 20,000 people watched the game in the
bleachers or along Ohio Field’s perimeter; an estimated 40,000 people stood
farther out. Spectators broke down the field’s fence and sat on the turf;
nearby homeowners put up bleachers on their roofs and charged admission.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white;">With the advent of World War I, the campus was being crowded by new
field artillery. Infantry regiments of 3,000 men were housed on
campus. Plans for a new stadium were now put on hold. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white;">University trustees reserved 92 acres west of Neil Avenue along the
Olentangy River for the start of the stadium construction. Alumni were asked to
raise one million dollars in a year. With the heart of the campaign called
Stadium Week ran from October 16<sup>th</sup> to October 23<sup>rd</sup>.
On October 16<sup>th</sup>, a new plaster mock-up of the
stadium was introduced. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">OSU football star Chic Harley was instrumental in this campaign, so much so that Ohio Stadium is often called, “The House
That Harley Built.” In 1941, James Thurber described Harley's playing style, "</span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">It wasn't like Red Grange or Tom Harmon or anybody
else. It was kind of a cross between music and cannon fire, and it brought your
heart up under your ears." (Bob Hunter, "Chic-The extraordinary rise of Ohio State football and the tragic schoolboy who made it happen." Orange Frazer Press) </span><br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Chic Harley</span><br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">Built off the momentum from Harley’s
exploits</span><span style="background: white;">, campus turned busy with the
fundraising campaign. The student
stadium committee had a map of Ohio’s 88 counties hung on the Armory. When the county met their pledge amount, the light bulb for that county
was turned on. Pledge quota on campus was met the fifth day
of the drive.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Howard Dwight Smith, an OSU alum and architect, was tapped to design the
stadium. He drew a U-shaped design, combining designs of the two biggest stadiums
at that time; Harvard and Yale. Sheltered from the North winds and open
to the South, the proposed structure was to hold approximately 63,000 fans.
Ohio Stadium was the first horseshoe shaped concrete double decker
stadium. A horse drawn plow overturned the ground where the footers and
foundation would be poured. Trees were cut down and stumps were blown out
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<span style="background: white;">The official groundbreaking ceremony was held on August
3, 1921. In autumn of 1921, the first construction of the
foundation was laid with steel superstructures following in January 1922.
Four cranes were used to pour concrete around the stadium’s steel
superstructure. One concrete arch was being poured each day for a total
of 78. The first game in the stadium was played that fall, with
construction ongoing. The game was against Ohio Wesleyan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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There are
many architectural techniques that were used while building the stadium/ At the
base is a slurry wall to keep out the water from the Olentangy River since the
stadium is sitting on the flood plain. Ohio Stadium was built, unlike the Yale
Bowl, to have an upper deck that hung over part of the lower decks, giving the
stadium its “A”, “B”, and “C” decks. Unlike Harvard Stadium, double columns
were designed that would allow for more space between columns. The rotunda at
the north end of the stadium was given beautiful stain glass murals of the
offensive and defensive squads that make up the football team. It was designed
to look like the Roman Pantheon. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="background: white;">The stadium was formally dedicated October 21<sup>st</sup>, 1922, in a
game against Michigan. There were over 71,000 fans in attendance that
were treated to 21-gun salutes and patriotic songs. Vendors that day sold
10,000 hot dogs, 70,000 bottled sodas, 8,000 boxes of Cracker Jacks, 70 gallons
of coffee, and 25 gallons of mustard. Unfortunately, it was one of the few
times that Michigan can claim victory over OSU, 19-0.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white;">The first of many modifications came in an infamous Michigan game.
In front of a standing room only crowd, Ohio State failed to stop
Michigan’s passing game. Michigan led 17-10 with two minutes left to
play; Ohio State scored from the 12-yard run……and missed the extra point.
Over 90,000 Ohio State fans stormed the fielding breaking glass, breaking
arms and legs and Ohio State banned standing room only fans. That
rule stayed in place for over 50 years.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white;">In 1944, a University report to the State of Ohio for budgetary needs
included a proposal for an octagonal building to be added to the stadiums north
end. In October 1944, the OSU Alumni Monthly said, “From any angle, the
monstrosity looks screwy.” It was relocated 500 feet north and is now
known as St. John’s Arena. On March 22, 1974, the Ohio Stadium was placed
on the National Register of Historic Places, joining Oxley and Hayes Halls. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white;">During the 70’s and 80’s, the stadium concrete was sealed and resealed.
In late 1995, administrators had $150 million for renovations.
With that $150 million, they built the Schottenstein center and in
the summer of 2000, renovations began on Ohio Stadium. The playing field
was sunk to create a new seating deck to replace the track, the south end was
enclosed and the seats above C deck were added. The additions also
included a 30 x 90 scoreboard. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white;">After each victory, the victory bell rings for 15 minutes since it first
rang on October 2, 1954. It was a gift from the classes of 1943, 1944 and
1954 and was installed in in the southeast tower 150 feet above the field.
Members of the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity ring the bell after
victories. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white;">In 1970, Astroturf was installed to support Woody’s running backs and
running game. A group of former OSU players that went onto discover the
Geno’s drive-in chain would pay for the Astroturf with $380,000.00 of Geno’s
stock. The stock value of Geno’s was dropping and made the University
support the project from its general fund. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white;">In 1978, the Astroturf was worn out and was put out to bid.
Sections of the old turf were sold to support the new turf.
Injuries to players were happening at a high rate, so teams
began to go back to grass. The initial cost was $1 million, with annual grounds
keeping costs at $50,000. The 2001 renovation had created an indoor
climate and had shielded the sod from rain, sun and air. <br />
Field Turf was installed in 2007 and the sod was given to the city of Columbus
to be installed in three baseball fields. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Events held at the stadium now include tours of the stadium in groups of
10, movies on the big scoreboard, concerts such as the Rolling Stones, Buckeye
Country Concert with the proceeds going to the Urban and Shelley Meyer Cancer
Fund; and who could forget TBDBITL with their unbelievable half
time shows. At a game, never miss the ramp entrance of
TBDBTL; and at the end of each football game, win or lose, never miss the
singing of “Carmen Ohio”.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Graduation is held there each May with over 10,000 new Buckeyes joining
the Alumni Association from the Shoe. In 1997, shortly after the
communication exercises had started on Friday, June 13, a downpour caused the
ceremony to be cancelled. Graduates waded in knee deep water in the
end zone before heading over to French Field House to receive their degree.
President Gee noted that “one graduate remarked she wasn’t sure if
she graduated, but was certain she had been baptized.”</span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">In 2016, professors in Ohio State’s School of Earth Sciences and in
partnership with Miami University and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
conceived a program to measure fan seismic activity in the stadium. Geologists
planted sensors around Ohio Stadium to measure seismic activity with
seismographs in the lower level of the stadium. One result they
were not expecting was TBDBITL caused the fan quakes to amplify.
The largest fan quake they recorded so far was triggered by Curtis
Samuel’s touchdown catch at the beginning of the second half versus Nebraska on
Nov. 5. The shaking lasted more than two minutes and reached a Fan Quake
Magnitude of 5.2. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white;">Another program underway at the stadium is that they are sustainable.
They are the largest stadium in the country to achieve zero waste status
continuously. That means they defer 90% or more of their materials from
the landfill by recycling, repurposing and composting. They are
ranked #1 in diversion rate within the Big Ten conference for the past four
years. In 2016, the diversion rate was 95.4% and the season high
diversion rate was 96.23% at the Michigan game.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">The iconic stadium is currently undergoing a renovation project that will be
completed in 2020. The goal according to The Ohio State University is to “</span><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">restore
and re-coat the 94-year old concrete on C-deck, Upgrade power distribution
systems for the east, west and south stands, Improve and upgrade B-deck to
include better lighting, larger televisions, an improved sound system and
better scoreboards, which will improve the experience of fans with
obstructed-view seats, Renovate the premium seating area to consolidate the
university suites into one University Suite and add 35 loge boxes and 12 luxury
suites.” (</span><a href="http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/">www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com</a><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">) </span><br />
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football has a rich and glorious history. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">A very happy 95</span><sup style="color: #333333;">th</sup><span style="color: #333333;">
Birthday to the 'Shoe.</span></div>
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Nick Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994608784123684178noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110392382023307016.post-60428689087124478292017-09-29T19:01:00.000-07:002018-09-09T20:24:05.335-07:00Interview with Dom Tiberi: Maria’s Message, a Message of Love<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">“There lived
once a young girl whose perfect grace of character was the wonder of those who
knew her. She wore on her neck a gold locket which no one was ever allowed to
open. One day, in a moment of unusual confidence, one of her companions would
be allowed to touch its spring and learn its secret. She saw written these
words— “Whom having not seen, I love.” That was the secret of her beautiful
life.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #373a3c;">In 2016, there were 13,999 wrecks involving distracted
driving compared to 13,271 in 2015. </span>The
leading cause of death in children ages 8-24 in 2017 is car crashes. For Dom
and Terri Tiberi, these statistics are more than just numbers, they are personal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">On Sept. 19<sup>th</sup>,
two days after the 4<sup>th</sup> year anniversary of his daughter Maria’s
death, Dom spoke passionately in support of House Bill 95 at a Senate
subcommittee hearing. HB 95 will provide tougher penalties for moving
violations which occur while driving distracted. The bill is a great start to
hold people accountable for distracted driving by hitting them where it hurts,
in the pocket book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Legislation can
only do so much though; It is hearts and minds however, that need to be reached
so that real substantive change can occur. Tiberi has been fighting this battle
for hearts and minds daily for the last four years ever since his daughter’s
death.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #464a50;">Dom is the weekday sports anchor of 10TV News HD and the
co-host of Wall-to-Wall Sports, seen on weekends at 11:30 p.m. on 10TV.</span> Known for his rich baritone voice and
gregarious personality, he has become a fixture in Central Ohio having covered
OSU, high school sports, and professional sports for the 10TV family since
1981. Dom is not only known for his love for sports, but his love for his
family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The father
daughter relationship is both special and singular. Maria Elizabeth Tiberi, the middle child of
Terri and Dom Tiberi was affectionately known by her father as “the
attorney.” Maria was known for arguing
her sibling Kelsey or Dominic’s cases when they got in trouble. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">As Maria got
older, the loving father and daughter bond she and her father had developed
only strengthened. They would talk everyday using the latest social media
invention including Snapchat or FaceTime. In the fall of 2013, Maria was back home
after finishing up her semester at OSU where she majored in Graphic Design.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Maria had two
sayings in her young life, “Live and let live,” and “I love you more.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">On September 17<sup>th</sup>,
2013 at 10:38pm, Maria left the house for a late-night study session. Her
mother’s words to her as she walked out the door were, “I love you, Maria,” to
which Maria responded, “I love you more.” These were the last words they would
ever hear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dom had an
uneasy feeling that night after Maria left. He sat in what he called his “worry
chair” which faces the pictures on the wall of his precious children; it’s a
chair every parent has.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">At 2:27 AM, Dom
heard the doorbell ring five times and his life would never be the same. <br />
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">“I
looked out the side window and saw 7 policemen standing on my porch. As I
opened the door I knew something was wrong. I saw the Chief of Dublin police, a
friend of mine, Heinz von Eckartsberg. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I remember Heinz asking me, “Dom, does Maria drive a red car?” I
said yes. He then said the words that no parent ever wants to hear. “Dom, I
don’t know how to tell you this, but Maria was involved in a horrible accident
and she did not survive.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I will never forget the sadness in his eyes and in his voice as
he told me. Heinz is a dear friend…and I will never forget that he was there
for my family and me. I will never forget the sadness in all the officers’
faces. They cried with me that morning.” (Maria’s Story, Columbus Dispatch 3/13/2016)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">No drugs or alcohol were found in Maria’s system and no texts or
phone calls were made around the time of the accident. Police determined that
the accident was attributed to distracted driving due to there not being any
signs of breaking before Maria’s Corolla collided at 53 mph with the rear end
of a semi-truck.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the immediate aftermath of the accident, Dom thought about
not going back on television, “When this happens, it’s a shock to your system.”
He related that he didn’t care whether he lived or died. Dom told his wife, “If
I’m going to do what I do to make a living, we are going to have to embrace this.
We are going to learn to embrace the pain.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">On the advice of former OSU president Gordon Gee and the late
John F. Wolfe (former CEO of Dispatch Printing Co.), Dom went back to work.
Maria’s funeral was on a Monday and Dom went back to work on a Wednesday.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dom credits his 10TV family with saving his life. He also
expressed great gratitude to those in the Ohio State community, “<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">We will always have a special place in our hearts for
the Wolfe family, Jack Nicklaus, Coach Urban Meyer, Coach Thad Matta, Gene
Smith and Ohio State.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #464a50; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Through the strength provided from that initial
outpouring of love from 10TV, the counsel of John Wolfe and many others around
the country, Dom and his wife Terri</span><span style="color: #464a50; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> started the Maria’s Message
campaign. Maria’s Message has now been been
shared with over 60,000 kids. Dom just recently spoke at his 86<sup>th</sup>
high school in Canal Winchester. He started speaking in the spring of 2014.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">No matter how many times Dom has given his talk, it’s very
difficult for him to share Maria’s story and it’s very difficult for kids to
hear it. The response to Dom’s talks however, is always strong. Recently at
Hilliard Davidson, kids came up to him in tears and hugged him.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">After hearing Dom’s heartfelt and personal talk, kids are asked
to take Maria’s pledge. “Keep your hands
on the wheel, your eyes on the road and your mind on driving.”<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A key component of Dom’s talks is the use of virtual driving
simulators to simulate distracted driving and to teach defensive driving. The
simulators are very graphic and cut through the oversaturated sensory environment
kids spend most of their days. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dom hopes and prays that kids begin to drive like everyone
around them is distracted, and as if their life depends on it, because at the
end of the day it does.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In 2014, Dom and his wife Terri founded the nonprofit
organization called the Maria Tiberi Foundation. They don’t make any money from
the organization. All contributions are
directed into buying new driving simulators. Virtual Driver Interactive from California
has been supplying the simulators. The cost per simulator is about $15,000. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thus far, the Maria Tiberi Foundation has donated a total of 44
simulators to various police, county, and safety organizations around Ohio. The police departments can then get the
simulators in front of high school kids. ODOT has also been gifted five simulators to
use as they see fit throughout the state of Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Maria Tiberi Foundation wouldn’t have been able to able to
make this much progress without the kindness, compassion and great generosity
of others. The Columbus Police Department
was gifted two simulators from the Buster Douglas Foundation and the Trey Burke
Foundation. A simulator was donated to the Ohio State University police
department through the generosity of Shelley and Urban Meyer and Coach Earle
Bruce. Jim Tressel also helped to put a simulator in Mahoning County through
Youngstown State University.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In addition to getting simulators in each county, it is Dom’s
hope that one day all teens will be required to pass a simulator test as part
of their Ohio driver’s license examination. The program is currently in the
pilot stage at the Morse Road and Alum Creek BMV locations.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dom doesn’t want any recognition for his efforts, “We don’t want
any other family to go through what we did. Four years ago seems likes it was
30 seconds ago. We want to wake up from this nightmare. The holidays are always
very difficult for us.”<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dom stated recently, “You don’t choose this it chooses you; we
need to be on the top of a mountaintop screaming because it’s so preventable.
It’s an epidemic. I pray for the day we can say it’s no longer an epidemic.”
(Thomas Gnau, Dayton Daily News, Sept. 12, 2017)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464a50;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dom is driven by an eternal love for his daughter and a deep love
for others. He shares that Maria’s message is a message of love, “We want you
to love yourself enough to keep yourself safe.”
Dom confesses that there is no way he could deliver Maria’s message on
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angel wasn’t with me, she gives me the strength to do what I do.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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“But the fruit of the
Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control, against such things there is no law.” (Galatians
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Jacob’s day starts bright and early every morning at 5 AM.
As part of Jake’s morning routine, Jake’s stepfather has a devotional with him
while he is in his EZ Stander (Jake stands in it an hour each morning and evening to help maintain his strength). This week, Chad and Jake are discussing the
fruits of the Spirit from the Bible, particularly self-control. Along with
self-control, Mr. Studebaker is trying to instill in Jake the importance of
integrity. “Integrity is doing what is right when no one is looking.” It’s a
lesson not just for Jake, but for all of us.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At Ohio State, Coach Meyer tries to cultivate a feeling of
family, love and brotherhood. One of the ways he accomplishes this is through
regular team meals. If folks can put down their devices for even just a half
hour a day, and look each other in the eye; imagine the fellowship and bonds that
could be forged over time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When Jake and his stepfather attended that first practice in
2013, Coach Meyer invited them to also be a part of their post practice team
meal. At one point, Chad had to run to his car while Urban watched Noah and
Jake. Here was the CEO, and most powerful person at the head of The Ohio State
Buckeyes football machine, taking time out to invest in two youngster’s lives.
Jake said Coach Meyer spent 20 minutes explaining the biblical roots of their
names, and the stories and meanings behind them. As Chad said, this was Coach
Meyer’s expression of love to Noah and Jake.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Jake with Coach Meyer<br />
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Coach Meyer would be the first to tell you he is not
perfect. He, like all of us, struggles with the battle to walk with integrity
every day. It’s a choice we all make and the battle never stops. A dear friend
remarked, “Urban Meyer was God’s gift to Jake, and Jake was God’s gift to
Urban.” Yes, Coach has done wonders for
Jake’s confidence and growth, but Jake has had just as big of an impact on
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In 2008, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) joined
forces with Parent Project MD to support Coaches to Cure MD. Parent Project MD
is the largest nonprofit organization in the United States, devoted entirely to
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Coaches to Cure was developed to raise national
awareness of Duchenne MD, and to help raise money to find a cure. <o:p></o:p></div>
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One Saturday of every season, AFCA coaches will wear a Coach
to Cure armband to help raise awareness for Duchenne MD. As a member of AFCA,
the Ohio State University football team has worn a patch for Coach to Cure ever
since its founding. Coach Meyer admits
that he wore the patch every year but didn’t know really what it was for. It
wasn’t until he met Jake and his family that the patch on his arm became more
than just a symbol, it became personal. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In 2014, Coach Meyer and the OSU football team donated $10,000
to Parent Project MD. They have continued this every year since. Coach Meyer has taken it a step further. Now
every student athlete on the football team at the behest of Meyer, are
encouraged to pay it forward and give part of their stipend to help fight Duchenne
MD. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Former OSU cornerback and current NFL Denver Bronco Bradley
Roby was one of the first OSU athletes to reach out to Jake and take him under
his wing. Former OSU captain and current Denver Bronco Jeff Heuerman would also
develop a friendship with Jake during the 2014 championship season that lasts
to this very day. Unbeknownst to many, whenever Jeff would go out for pre-game
coin flips he would consult Jake who always calls tails, for as we all know, “tails
never fails.” <o:p></o:p><br />
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On September 27, 2014, Jake would join his best friends on
the field as honorary captains and be a part of the coin toss in person. Doran
Grant, Michael Bennett, Curtis Grant, Jeff Heuerman, Jake and his brother Noah
all locked arms and strode out together as a band of brothers, going on to win
50-28.<o:p></o:p><br />
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In addition to the captaincy, Chad and Jake had been present at almost every key moment in the historic 2014 season. They were both present
at the pre-season practice where Braxton Miller tore his shoulder labrum. They were
stunned as Braxton was taken off the field, leaving the prospects of a
championship season in doubt.<o:p></o:p></div>
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They were both present at the OSU Michigan game November
29, 2014 when JT Barrett was bent over backwards, fracturing his lower leg, and
putting their national title hopes once again in doubt. OSU’s 2014 season
mirrored Jake’s own life. Facing early adversity with the season ending injury
to Braxton, and the loss to Virginia Tech, the team lost their Heisman
candidate quarterback right before the Big Ten championship. OSU entered the
playoffs with an unproven third string QB named Cardale Jones; even Jake didn’t
believe Cardale could lead us to victory over the vaunted Alabama Crimson Tide.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After dispensing of the Crimson Tide, Ohio State would go
onto face the Oregon Ducks. Coach Meyer extended an invitation for Jake and his
stepfather to attend the National Championship game in person. Ohio State went
on to win 42-20 and capture the inaugural CFP national championship, going down
as of one of the most memorable championship runs in all of sports.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Obviously, Jake had a lot of emotions that night. Having
gone through his own personal trials of losing the ability to walk, and
suffering the scorn of his peers, Jake was asked what he was thinking at that
very moment when the confetti dropped and he was basking in the glory of the
championship. Jake said, “I was raising my arms and praising God.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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The national championship in 2015 was a mountain top
experience for jake. Coming off the high of that historical season, Jake
returned to class at Olentangy High school imbued with confidence and with a
renewed sense of purpose. Now his peers respected him, and he has formed strong
friendships with many of them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2015 and 2016 were also special years for Jake for another
reason; Jake is a devout Cleveland Cavaliers fan and a huge fan of Lebron
James. Longsuffering and full of self-doubt like most of his fellow Cavs fans,
could they do the impossible? Facing a 3-1 deficit to the Golden State
Warriors, Jake had lost hope. A story book comeback from impossible odds,
however makes victory that much sweeter. Jake wept as the Cavs did what no team
had done before them They came back from a 3-1 deficit, ended the curse, and
made Cleveland an NBA championship city.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Jake is a junior at Olentangy High school, home of former
Buckeye great Joshua Perry. A fellow Brave, Joshua has developed a special bond
with Jake, spending time with him and his family and mentoring him. He has
spoken at Jake’s high school events and to his Fellowship of Christian Athlete
events, often sharing a meal with Jake.</div>
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Proverbs 17:17 says, “A friend loves at all times, and a
brother is born for adversity.” Joshua Perry and Jeff Heuerman aren’t just with
Jake during the good times. Like a brother, they are by his side when he is
facing adversity too. Jeff even took the time out from a busy schedule to visit
Jake in the hospital when he had an infection.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Throughout all this adversity, Jake maintains a quiet
Christian witness, preferring to let his life speak for itself; and serving as
an inspiration to others, while ultimately pointing them to Jesus Christ. On
April 17<sup>th</sup>, 2017 at Ohio State’s annual spring football game, Jake’s
witness was shown to the entire nation.</div>
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As the clock ran down, and the Spring Game was about to end,
Jacob Jarvis entered the game in his power wheelchair. JT Barrett handed the
ball off to Jake. Jake said he had his entire run planned in his mind
beforehand. He juked and jived his way to a touchdown, while his teammates
mobbed him in the end zone. Unseen by most of the cameras, Jake did what one of
his personal heroes Tim Tebow always did after scoring a touchdown; he prayed
and offered thanks to the Lord Most High, giving Him all the glory. Thousands
of people all around the nation on television and on the internet witnessed
Jake’s crowning moment.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Jake knows he has an even tougher road ahead. He has begun
to lose the strength in his shoulders, making it difficult to raise his arms
overhead without help. Despite these challenges, Jake has not given up hope. He
wants to study sports broadcasting and open a restaurant called “Jake the
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With the help of his loving family, his steadfast faith, and
his deep abiding friendships, Jake will persevere; and come what may, he will
praise and give God the glory, the entire way. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Nicholas Jackson<br />
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<span style="color: #383838; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Copyright 2017 Nicholas Jackson - All rights reserved.</span><br />
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sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of
the </span></span><span class="small-caps"><span style="background: white; font-variant-caps: small-caps; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Lord</span></span><span class="text"><span style="background: white;"> of
hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.<b><sup> </sup></b>This
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<span class="text"><span style="background: white;">Jacob Jarvis, one
of the most beloved Ohio State football fans in all of Buckeye football fandom,
knows what it’s like to face down the Goliaths in his life. Jake deals with the
Goliath of Duchenne muscular dystrophy every day.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span class="text"><span style="background: white;">Facing the Giants
is an action packed, Christian sports drama directed by and starring Alex Kendrick.
Jake professed that he watches Facing the Giants whenever he is sick or
discouraged, to lift his spirits. Grant Taylor, the main character in Facing
the Giants, has coached the Shiloh Eagles to a losing season for six straight
years. Taylor learns that a group of fathers have secretly been working behind
the scenes to remove him as head coach. Coach Taylor, facing these twin giants
of fear and failure, cries out to God in desperation, and vows that win or lose
he will give God the Glory; that he will challenge his players to give their
very best, believe the impossible, and leave the outcome up to God.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="text"><span style="background: white;">Jake’s favorite
scene in Facing the Giants is in the Georgia state championship game where the
Shiloh Eagles are going for the winning 51-yard field goal with time expiring.
With then Georgia Coach Mark Richt in the stands, their 145 lb., undersized
kicker David Childers, is poised to win the game. Full of self-doubt, his
longest field goal he has ever made was a 39-yarder. David’s father, a
paraplegic, cheers on his son from the end zone. In this final climatic scene,
David’s father stands up from his wheelchair and holds up his arms to inspire
David to do his best, and praise God no matter the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span class="text"><span style="background: white;">Chad and Tracy
Studebaker, Jake’s parents, were facing giants in their own life. The
Studebakers wanted to have another child but were afraid that the child would
end up with Duchenne MD. With a 25 percent chance that their child would also
have Duchenne, they wrestled with the decision in prayer. They decided as a
family to have another child and put the outcome in God’s hands. Noah is now an
active, joyful and intelligent 9-year-old. Noah also has Duchenne MD but it
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Most young people afflicted with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
lose their ability to walk from the ages of about 10 to 14. Jake started to
lose his ability to walk at the age of around 14, as he entered the 8<sup>th</sup>
grade. In kids with DMD, the Achilles tendon becomes very taut and contracted,
impeding the ability to walk. In consultation with their team of physicians,
Jake and his family decided Jake should have a heel cord lengthening procedure
in hopes that Jake would be able to walk for as long as he could, before
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The surgery was a success and Jake could walk for longer
than he would have, had he not had the surgery. The surgery, however, would
only help for so long as it got harder and harder for Jake to walk without
great pain and struggle. As Jake gradually lost the ability to walk, his step-father
continued to push Jake to give his very best. Internally, Jake was striving to
walk for as long as he could; but it got to the point where it was just too difficult.
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Jake and his stepfather both had to come to grips with the
fact that relenting and choosing to use a wheelchair as their primary means of
mobility was not a sign of failure, but a wise decision based on acceptance and
realism. About the time Jake had decided to use a wheelchair permanently, he
fractured his ankle.<br />
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Around the same time Jake had the leg fracture, all his equipment came that Jake would so desperately need. The power wheelchair and elevator to be able to leave the house, arrived just at the right time Jake needed it the most. Looking back, Jake’s step-father could see how God’s hand
was upon them even at a time when things seemed the bleakest. Chad exclaimed,
“We could see that God was working even then.”<br />
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Jake on his stair lift that was gifted to his family.<br />
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Even with the bright spot of getting all the new equipment, however, Jake
was struggling. In a wheelchair for the first time, Jake became very
self-conscious as anyone would at that age. Jake was facing some difficult
times at school as his eighth-grade classmates were being typical eight graders
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Having endured a painful surgery, an injury, the loss of the
ability to walk, and the ridicule and scorn of classmates, things seemed bleak
for Jake. Little did he know, that on a fateful day in July of 2013, Jake would have an
encounter with a person who would change his life forever, and help catapult
him into the annals of Buckeye history.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On the invitation of former OSU lineman Kyle Trout’s family,
Jake and his stepfather went to Friday Night lights, a recruiting event held
every year in Ohio Stadium. While taking in the action, Urban Meyer noticed
Jake among the throng of onlookers. Jake exclaimed that he wasn’t nervous, but
rather he was excited to meet him. In his words, “Coach Meyer noticed a spark in my eyes.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Jake loves Tim Tebow, the former Florida Gator who played
for Urban Meyer, and helped lead them to two mythical national championships. It was to Jake’s delight that Urban showed him
how to throw like one of his heroes. With hundreds of high profile recruits
that day in Ohio Stadium, Urban took the time to invest in Jake, a boy he had
never met, and give him the experience of a lifetime. Jake’s adventure would
not end there, as Urban suggested that Jake and his stepfather should come back
to watch practice. It was an offer they couldn’t refuse. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Mr. Studebaker and Jake arrived early for practice and the
buzz was palpable. As they got out of their car, the first people they saw were
former OSU coaches Earle Bruce and John Cooper. Like Jim Tressel before him,
Urban encourages former OSU players and coaches to be around the program, building
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Jake and his stepfather were taking in the practice in a
roped off area along with hundreds of other parents and onlookers. Much to
their surprise, Urban motioned Jake and his stepfather to come over to talk
with them. Was Urban motioning someone else? Chad and Jake couldn’t believe it.
Urban even remembered Jake’s name, and they chatted for a few minutes. Coach
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Mark Pantoni, Director of Player Personnel, along with strength
coach Mickey Marotti were arguably Urban’s greatest hires when he accepted the
OSU job. Instead of delegating it to an assistant, Mark took it upon himself to
personally take Jake and his stepfather around on a tour of the Woody. After a
tour of the facility, Mark invited them into the offensive war room as the OSU
coaches broke down film from that day’s practice, as they did after every
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Chad and Jake joined the film study, along with former
offensive coordinator and current Texas Coach Tom Herman, Coach Tim Hinton, Ed
Warinner and Urban Meyer. Chad and Jake couldn’t believe what was happening. Here
was Urban Meyer, arguably one of the greatest coaches in college football
history, sitting with his shoes off and feet propped up, while he and the
others of the OSU offensive brain trust offered their assessment of the day’s
events. Coach Herman, holding the remote, moved quickly and efficiently through
the practice film, even taking the time to point out Jake on the sideline.
“There’s Jake on the sideline,” Herman exclaimed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Ever since that first practice, Jake has become a part of
the OSU family, and a fixture at OSU practices and games. Being welcomed that first
time by Urban Meyer, opened the opportunity for Jake and his family to build
lasting friendships and to witness some of the most profound and iconic moments
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Jake with his best friend Jeff Heuerman<br />
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Many would be content with watching a Buckeye practice,
touring the facility, watching film and meeting Coach Meyer; but Jake’s story
wouldn’t stop here, it was just beginning. Jake was about to embark on one of
the greatest journeys a boy could take. Having faced down his giants, Jake was
about to become an OSU legend, and a part of Buckeye history forever.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 8pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 8pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nick is a 1997 graduate of Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio where he received his B.S in Biological Sciences. He went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy at Andrews University in Dayton, Ohio and then his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chatham University in Pittsburgh. He has been published in the Newark Advocate, The Granville Sentinel, and the St. Louis Metro Voice; and professionally in the Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. Nick has also been a guest host on 88.9 WLRY and 880AM WRFD </span><br />
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If you visit Discover Christian Church’s website <a href="http://www.discovercc.org/">www.discovercc.org</a> you will see their motto on the front page “Love God, love people, and
impact the world.” With a modest estimate of around 800 members in their
congregation, DCC takes this slogan to heart. Nothing can be more evident of this
love for their community, than their annual Cruisin’ for a Cause car and truck
show held every September.<br />
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Since 2010, Discover Christian Church has been paying it
forward in their community with their annual event. Originally, it started out
as a fundraiser to help with hurricane ravaged Haiti (Hot Rods for Haiti) and has grown every year,
becoming what it is today, a well-oiled machine and the “Best Little Show” in
central Ohio. DCC members Alec Carpenter, Tom Adams, and Donnie Kinkead have all been instrumental in C4C's success. The last couple years,
Cruisin’ for a Cause has helped raise money for first responders. This year,
C4C is tackling a cause that really hits home, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most severe type of
muscular dystrophy. Symptoms of voluntary muscle weakness usually being around
the age of four, and progressively worsen over time. Muscle weakness starts in
the upper leg and pelvic muscles, and progresses to the upper arms and
shoulders, eventually affecting the head and neck. Heart and respiratory
muscles are impacted as well. Children with DMD lose the ability to walk
generally between the ages of 10-14 and life expectancy is currently estimated
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Buckeye fans around central
Ohio will recognize the name Jacob Jarvis. Jake, a member of DCC, is a young
man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who was adopted as an honorary Buckeye in
2014. OSU head coach Urban Meyer saw the spark in Jake’s eyes when he was on
the sideline at an OSU practice in 2014. Jake was named an honorary captain at
the OSU Cincinnati game, attended the 2014 OSU national championship game, and
scored a touchdown this year in the annual spring game in Ohio Stadium.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Jake with the final TD to cap off the 2017 spring game.<br />
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Folks who know Jake, may not know that he has a younger brother,
Noah. Noah is nine years old and has DMD
too. He undoubtedly has a tough battle ahead, as he is in the early stages of
DMD’s progression. Along with Jake and
Noah, there is another boy at DCC with DMD, Levi Rhodes. Levi is in his early teen
years, and is facing many of the same challenges Jake and Noah are.</div>
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Jake, Noah and his step-father Chad Studebaker</div>
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As any parent with a debilitating disease can attest,
medical costs can be through the roof. A family with a child who has DMD, faces
thousands and thousands of dollars of expenses throughout their child’s
lifetime. A family can expect to incur regular costs for medical appointments,
medicine, travel, new equipment and existing equipment modifications. The costs
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This is where Discover Christian Church steps in; all
proceeds of this year’s Cruisin’ for a Cause will go to one of the leading organizations in the fight to end Duchenne, <a href="http://www.parentprojectmd.org/">Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy</a> DCC will use strict accounting procedures and
maintain complete transparency throughout. If you are unable to attend, donations can be made directly to
Discover Christian Church and then the funds raised will go directly to <a href="http://www.parentprojectmd.org/">Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy</a>. Please specify Cruisin’ for a Cause in the memo when making your
donations. Now that we’ve laid out the
background information on the event, let’s get into the logistics of it and
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Cruisin’ for a Cause consists primarily of a car and truck
show where people from across Ohio will bring their vehicles to be judged. Cars and trucks in the show will be parking in the church lot, whereas regular attendees can park in the Meijer parking lot next to the church. There is no admittance fee for folks attending the event.<br />
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Custom made, hand crafted trophies made by Alec Carpenter at Ark Hotrods, will be
rewarded to the worthy victors. If you’re not into cars and trucks, don’t worry, there is
something there for everyone. Vendors from all over will have tables set up,
and there will be a craft show and a silent auction. This is a family friendly
event so there will also be good food, music and all sorts of fun for families,
with children of all ages.<br />
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If big cars
and trucks sound intimidating for your little one, Buckeye Auto Scale Club will
have a display outside, with miniature car and truck models for folks to judge.
The best miniature car and truck model will be voted on and rewarded with a
custom-made trophy as well.<br />
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T-shirts will be available for $15, with proceeds going to <a href="http://www.parentprojectmd.org/">Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy</a><br />
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Some folks may have misgivings about it being a “church
sponsored event,” so let me allay any fears or misgivings you may have. People
of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome, those with a religious affiliation
and those without one. There is no dress code so wear whatever you feel the most comfortable in. We will all be united together for one common cause, and
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Lord willing, Will Robinson, a dear man from Portsmouth, OH
will be bringing his little one Brilyn who happens to have DMD as well. You can read about him and his story in this wonderful
article by Nikki Blankenship in the Community Common. <a href="http://www.communitycommon.com/news/3764/sharing-the-love">http://www.communitycommon.com/news/3764/sharing-the-love</a><br />
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Brilyn and his father are both big Buckeye fans and would
love to someday go to an Ohio State practice and meet Urban Meyer and the team.
At the very least it will be good for Mr. Robinson to meet other families going
through the same struggles with DMD that they are (iron sharpens iron).<br />
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Will Robinson, chef at Patties and Pints. Photo courtesy of the Community Common<br />
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Lastly, Jake’s step-father Chad Studebaker will be speaking
at the event. He is a man of great wisdom with a huge heart for those with
Duchenne. You don’t want to miss the chance to hear him speak, and to meet
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On September 17<sup>th</sup>, we want everyone to come. Let’s do something for people who cannot repay us, for that
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Quarterbacks: Write JT Barrett in at the number one QB spot
in black permanent marker. Barring injuries, JT will add to his already many
OSU career passing records. JT is battle tested and will thrive under the
tutelage of Ryan Day and Kevin Wilson. JT performs better with tempo and he
will look more like the 2014 model than the 2015, and 2016 models. One
important thing to note is that JT has already graduated and is taking a few
online classes this season. He can devote many more hours to his craft, unencumbered
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JT will be backed up by Joey Burrow and Dwayne Haskins. To
be honest, I have no clue who will be the backup yet. I would give the slight
edge to Joey Burrow who has more game experience and command of the offense,
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Jordan, Jamarco Jones, Billy Price (shifting to center from Guard) and Isaiah
Prince. Look for all four to make leaps this year. I’ve heard rumblings that
Isaiah Prince was playing with a significant injury last season, so look for
him to make a big jump as well. Right guard is the only unsettled positon up
for grabs. My gut says that Matthew Burrell will win the spot. He has
rededicated himself both on and off the field and looks the part of a starting
guard for OSU. Malcolm Pridgeon, Demetrius Knox, Branden Bowen, Josh Meyers,
Wyatt Davis, and Thayer Munford are all in the mix and will provide valuable
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Running Back: Mike Weber will look to add to his solid
number s last season. He is stronger and faster and will look to improve his
pass catching as well to prepare himself for the NFL. Number two running back
right now appears to be JK Dobbins but Demario McCall is no slouch either, and
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H back: Look for Parris Campbell to take over in the newly
christened, “Curtis Samuel position.” I could see Demario McCall working in
here as well, when not at running back. KJ Hill and Eric Glover Williams will
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Receivers: Kevin Wilson wants 8 receivers to be game ready,
so Zach Smith will be charged with making this happen. Urban Meyer said this
class has the highest work ethic and character he has ever seen so the ceiling
is high. Receivers look to be Terry McLaurin, KJ Hill and Johnnie Dixon as long
as he can remain healthy (praying for you young man). Bin Victor and Austin
Mack are right in the mix as well, they just need to demonstrate more
consistency. Talented freshmen Jaylen Harris and Trevon Grimes look to be the
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Tight Ends: Marcus Baugh will have a firm grasp on the tight
end position as long as he stays healthy (He had a walking boot on at cam but
that appears to be more precautionary). Jake Hausmann and Luke Farrell will
battle for the backup spot. The general feeling is that Luke Farrell may have a
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and games are usually always won in the trenches. Larry Johnson returns a
plethora of lineman including his famed Rush Man package of Nick Bosa, Sam
Hubbard, Tyquan Lewis and Sam Hubbard. It gets a little murky after that. The
nose guard Michael Hill is suspended indefinitely. Any combination of Tracy
Sprinkle, Dre’mont Jones, Nick Bosa, Sam Hubbard, Jalyn Holmes and Tyquan Lewis
will fill out the rest of the D-Line with Chase Young and Johnathan Cooper
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Linebackers: The Bucks appear to be solid at linebacker with
Chris Worley shifting to middle linebacker, and Dante Booker and Jerome Baker
filling out the two outside linebacker spots. Justin Hilliard, Keiondre Jones,
and Malik Harrison will provide depth as well. The strong defensive line should
give the linebackers ample opportunity to fill the gaps in run support and pass
defense if needed. The linebackers won’t need to take a lot of chances with
such a strong D Line in front; but Schiano and Davis will assuredly have the
linebackers attacking and aggressive, while maintaining sound gap
integrity. Billy Davis’ corps will not
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Cornerbacks: Denzel Ward was a de facto starter last season
as he was heavily involved in Kerry Coombs cornerback rotation. There is a good
chance Ward will be the next first round NFL draft pick churned out by Coach
Coombs. Damon Arnette looks to be the next corner besides Ward. JUCO transfer
and former five star cornerback prospect Kendall Sheffield will look to be
heavily involved in Coombs rotation, perhaps even more than Ward was last year. 5 star corners Shaun Wade and Jeffrey Okudah
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Safeties: Damon Webb appears to have the first safety spot
locked down and Jordan Fuller and Erick Smith are battling it out for the
second safety spot. I’m leaning towards Jordan Fuller capturing that second
spot with Erick Smith in the mix as well (though he has been battling injury).
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Punt Returner: KJ Hill, Kendall Sheffield, and Demario
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The situation is fluid and the depth chart will likely have
some changes as we approach the season opener. We will certainly know more after
the Buckeyes scrimmage on Saturday and I will revisit the position battles
before the first game, so stay tuned. Let’s turn our attention now towards one
of the great traditions Urban Meyer has brought with him and implemented at
Ohio State, players losing their Black Stripe.
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At OSU, winning is everything. However, the freshman at OSU
don’t earn their stripes, they lose them. According to an article on stack.com,
When Urban Meyer coached at Bowling Green he introduced the practice of having
all freshmen members of the team wear a thin, black strip on their helmets.
Freshman had to take care of business both on the field, in the class room, and
in the community to have their black stripe removed. Meyer told the Columbus
Dispatch, “I wanted to put them through a ritual to become a member of the
team, but not to allow hazing and silly, dangerous stuff. They had to earn the
right on the football field and by being accountable.” (Losing Your Black
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An upperclassman adopts a freshman and cultivates this
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freshman has shown that he has earned the right to lose his black stripe, a
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In this current recruiting age we live in, where top
prospects are wined and dined and showered with adulation and praise, oftentimes
they need “de-recruited.” The black stripe tradition aids in this de-recruiting
process and fosters accountability and cohesion between the young Bucks and
their veteran mentors. The tradition of the Black Stripe looks to be joining a
long list of time honored Buckeye traditions such as Buckeye leafs on the
helmet and singing Carmen Ohio after every game.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This year, age is no longer an excuse. As Urban Meyer so
eloquently put it in his presser, “Last year, we were the youngest team in
college football, and this year, we’re not.” OSU has a solid mix of returning
veterans and an extremely talented group of freshman, and sophomores. With the
addition of a new Offensive Coordinator, QB coach, and Linebackers coach, the
team is filled with quiet optimism as they are poised to make a run for the
playoffs and to hoist that national trophy again. Freshmen are champing at the bit to shed
their black stripe and contribute in any way they can, whether it be in the rotation
or on special teams. I also have a strong feeling that new offensive
coordinator Kevin Wilson is looking to unleash holy wrath on his former team in
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 8pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nick is a 1997 graduate of Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio where he received his B.S in Biological Sciences. He went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy at Andrews University in Dayton, Ohio and then his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chatham University in Pittsburgh. He has been published in the Newark Advocate, The Granville Sentinel, and the St. Louis Metro Voice; and professionally in the Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. Nick has also been a guest host on 88.9 WLRY and 880AM WRFD </span><br />
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Last Thursday, while fans were enjoying the beautiful yet
often mercurial Ohio summer weather, OSU football players and coaches were hard
at work. Training camp started at 6:30 AM and thus began the 29 preseason
practices preparing for the rigors of a full season, but most especially for
Aug. 31<sup>st</sup> in Bloomington, Indiana. The Chase, The Grind, whatever we
are calling it, has begun but there are some key differences this year which we
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This year, in an effort to curb catastrophic injuries, the
NCAA has implemented a new rule prohibiting two contact practices from
occurring in the same calendar day. The NCAA’s Sport Science Institute claims
58 percent of football practice concussions occur during the preseason. NCAA
Chief Medical Officer, Brian Hainline believes August is also the peak month
for non-contact catastrophic injuries such as Heatstroke and cardiac arrest. (NCAA
rule ending two-a-days forcing teams to adjust, Steve Megargee, AP sports, July
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The result of this rule change is that teams need to start
training camp a week earlier in order to hit the magic number of 29 preseason
practices. Extending training camp from
4 weeks to 5 weeks takes up more of the student athlete’s time and may lead to
burnout before the season even gets going.
Urban Meyer weighed in on the rule change, “So one choice is to bring
the players in earlier, and I am so -- that breaks my heart because I don’t
want these players to take more of their time,” Meyer said. “However, how do
you get ’em ready? That’s what we’re fighting through right now, so it’s a
major impact.” (Urban Meyer forming
practice plan minus two- a-days, Tim May, Columbus Dispatch, June 3<sup>rd</sup>,
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Pat Fitzgerald, the Northwestern head coach weighed in as
well, ““I don’t recall having contact in our second practice in maybe seven or
eight years at our place,” he said. “So I would have loved to have had the
opportunity to say, ‘Let’s keep the calendar the same.” “Instead we say you
can’t go out and run around twice, even though my third-grader can go have
recess twice. We can’t go have recess twice and play football, which is
mind-boggling to me.” (NCAA tone-deaf in eliminating two-a-days from college
football practice, Graham Couch, Lansing state Journal, July 27, 2017)<o:p></o:p></div>
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QB coach Ryan Day: Day was hired to replace Tim beck, who
took the job as QB coach with former OSU assistant and current Texas Coach Tom
Herman. Day is a rising star in the coaching world and is tasked with
maximizing 5<sup>th</sup> year senior JT Barrett’s potential as well as
preparing JT’s understudies for spot duty or if the worst happens, and JT is injured.
From what I’ve gathered, Day was able to come in right away and fix some
lingering footwork issues JT had been having left over from the previous
regime. Sometimes all it takes is a new set of eyes. We will unpack the QB issue a little bit more
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Offensive Coordinator Kevin Wilson: Kevin Wilson arrives
from Indiana and is tasked with breathing new life into the OSU offense which
had become a bit predictable and stagnant. Wilson is a homerun hire. Expect major upgrades in OSU’s offensive tempo
this season. No more delay of game penalties like we had last year, because we
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Look for two good running backs to be featured this season
as well. Tony Gerdeman of the Ozone looked at Wilson’s Tailback usage in his
last few years at Indiana and if they had two capable backs available, they
used them. Wilson spoke on the subject, “I think you need more than one
tailback that’s ready to play because the volume of plays you get, the volume
of practice you get,” Wilson explained. “You look at the elite pro teams and
they’ve got their one-two punch, especially if you’re a tempo team trying to
get plays, you can have so many plays you wear guys out. That happens with
practice, everything we’re doing right now in preseason practice will have an
effect on this team in November.” (Kevin Wilson Looking for a One-two Punch at
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Linebackers Coach Billy Davis: Billy Davis steps in at
linebackers coach to replace Luke Fickell who assumed the head coaching job at
the University of Cincinnati. I don’t expect much of an adjustment here for
either the coaches or the players. Davis has a wealth of knowledge from his
previous stints in the NFL (list teams). He spent last year observing the ins
and outs of the OSU program so he has been able to hit the ground running this
year as linebackers coach. There has not been a drop off in recruiting either
as Davis has already helped land two top linebacker prospects in Teradja
Mitchell and Dallas Gant. 4 star LB K’Vaughan pope is set to announce on August 4<sup>th</sup>
where he will be attending college. There is an excellent chance Davis will be
adding his 3<sup>rd</sup> 4 star linebacker to the already loaded 2018 class.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One more thing to note: Greg Schiano has taken on an
expanded role as defensive coordinator for the upcoming season with Fickell’s
departure. Fickell was somewhat conservative as coordinator. There is a good
chance Schiano will institute a more aggressive and attacking style while
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Now that we’ve done a little housekeeping with the rule change
and coaching changes, let’s dive right in and look at the changes in the OSU
lineup and depth chart this year. We will then look at a tradition Urban Meyer
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 8pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nick is a 1997 graduate of Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio where he received his B.S in Biological Sciences. He went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy at Andrews University in Dayton, Ohio and then his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chatham University in Pittsburgh. He has been published in the Newark Advocate, The Granville Sentinel, and the St. Louis Metro Voice; and professionally in the Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. Nick has also been a guest host on 88.9 WLRY and 880AM WRFD </span><br />
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