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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Archie Griffin first to be honored with new Ohio State football tradition
There was a plethora of news from the Ohio State football program on Saturday. Not only were four captains announced for the 2025 season, but the program's sixth "Block O" recipient was also unveiled. In addition to that, Ohio State announced that two-time Heisman Trophy-winning running back Archie Griffin will take part in a new tradition on the banks of the Olentangy. In an attempt to improve the environment at Ohio State football games, one of the new traditions will be an honor to ring the bell to start each game. In this case, Griffin will ring the bell for the first time ever prior to the season-opener against No. 1 Texas on Aug. 30. Griffin continues to be a great ambassador for Ohio State and is ever grateful for being recognized with this honor as well. 'I'm honored to be able to be the first bell ringer at Ohio State. It's something new that's going on at Ohio State, but I think it's going to work out extremely well because the Buckeyes are going to have a great season, and that bell is going to ring a lot,' Griffin said Saturday before an autograph session at Dick's Sporting Goods House of Sport. Ohio State honored Griffin by asking him to "Dot the I" in Script Ohio last season and also unveiled a statue of him prior to the first game of the season as well in 2024. Now, he'll literally ring in a new tradition as still the only two-time Heisman winner almost 50 years later. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio State football announces who will don the 'Block O' jersey for the 2025 season
The Ohio State player who most felt would be the "Block O" recipient for the 2025 season did indeed receive the honor. After Saturday's practice, Ohio State officially awarded the "Block O" to senior linebacker Sonny Styles. Styles has received plenty of accolades this preseason and is expected to be one of the best linebackers in the country this fall. More than that, Styles has drawn rave reviews for his leadership and team attitude, something that no doubt led to him becoming the sixth Ohio State player to be awarded the "Block O" jersey. Originally a safety, Styles really broke out at the end of last season, recording 100 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and six sacks for the Buckeyes. He's an athletic freak that can run sideline to sideline, cover in space, and get to the point of attack quickly. Styles becomes the sixth recipient of the "Block O" jersey that was originally handed out in 2020 when the NCAA allowed the number "0" to be officially worn. For the Buckeyes, the honor pays homage to former Ohio State defensive end Bill Willis, who helped break the color barrier in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns. Here's a look at the "Block O" recipients for Ohio State so far: Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
