At the end of this year, Ohio State and Wisconsin were both ranked #1 in the nation, depending on the poll. They played in Columbus with the Big Ten championship on the line.
This game was so big, the band did "Script Ohio" for the first time ever at a basketball game. This is the pep band, and not the marching band, so it's not quite as intricate. However, it is really cool.
The band marches out onto the field (or in this case, the court), and spells out "Ohio". At the end of the march, an honored band member runs out and puts the dot on the "I". This is one of the most honored traditions in college football. On occasion, an honored guest will dot the I. Among those that have dotted the I are Woody Hayes and Jack Nicklaus.
I doubt if the NCAA will allow the pep band to do Script Ohio today before their game with Memphis. Maybe they can do it in the parking lot of the Alamodome. Hey, maybe they can do it in front of the Alamo. Yeah, like the guardians of Texas freedom would let a bunch of Yankee carpetbaggers do Script Ohio at the Alamo. Oops, getting my wars mixed up. Anyway, Script Ohio is one of the coolest things.
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That was very cool. I hope they do it at every game they play and continue to play since they kicked BOOTAY v. Memphis.
As far as Texas allowing it, just remember that Texas begged to be let into the United States (and were turned down at first!).
Real life native Texans, of which I am not and never will be, if forced to choose, would choose Texas over the United States. I don't, and never will get, this Texas arrogance.
Until further notice, it's still the Buckeyes' and Gators' world. We just live in it.
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