Hopes and Dreams

You might ask what's next after getting a picture with Jim Tressel. My answer...E. Gordon Gee, the president of THE Ohio State University. (Although we're supposed to call him Gordon Gee...it's not as fun). That's my hope and dream for the next 30 months for our 36 in 36 challenge. From what I know of the man (which is not much - just what I saw of him for 15 minutes at the volleyball game and then the football game on Saturday) he'd appreciate our quest to support all student athletes. Perhaps he'd even become an honorary member...but I get ahead of myself. I think for right now I'll stick with the goal of us getting a picture with him. B-rent...get ready to hold some purses.

October Schedule

Don't be shy OSU fans...come out and join us for our newly planned October events. We'd be honored to add you to our list of honorary members. Currently our calendars are set for Field Hockey on Sunday, October 14th at 1pm. The Buckeyes take on the Iowa Hawkeyes at the North Field Turf located on Olentangy River Road. Then get ready for, what's bound to be, an action-packed day as we attempt to follow OSU's cross-country team at the Big Ten Tournament on Sunday, October 28th. Currently start time is unknown, but we'll get back to you on that. Bring your running shoes just in case.

36 in 36 stats

Active months: 6

Games attended: 4

T-shirst created: 2

Games won: 4

Honorary members: 7


Posts: 32

Head Football coaches met: 1

Appearances on TV: 1

Adoring fans: I'm sure it's too many to count

calls from ESPN for a feature story: 0

TBDBITL

Although it is not technically a varsity sport at OSU we must send props out to the OSU Marching Band! Although the band is steeped in tradition, it has been at the forefront of many innovations in marching band circles such as: "floating and animated formations, measured step marching, script writing, and the fast cadence with a high knee lift. Brass instruments especially designed for marching bands were also first used at Ohio State (http://tbdbitl.osu.edu/)." Some traditions have been created intentionally such as the acclaimed Script Ohio. The single-file march led by the drum major takes three and a half minutes to complete. It was first introduced and performed twice in the 1936 season. It has been a staple of the band since. Fans (and non-fans if there are any) recognize the formation. Traditions such as the pre-game skull session, Hang on Sloopy, and the Ramp Entrance are met with a deafening roar by Buckeye fans. I cannot imagine any other marching band is rewarded by adoring fans such as our 192 member high-steppers.

An example of an unintentional tradition was begun by Glen R. Johnson who dotted the "i" from 1937-1940 when he was a member. In a game in 1938, he was led by the drum major three measures early to his position at the top of the "i". To eat op the time and get back in formation he went with his instinct and did a big kick, a turn, and a deep bow to fans. It was an instant success and well received by the crowd. It has been performed that way ever since.

Thanks band members past and present for those hot summer days holding brass instruments at perfect 90 degree angles to the radiating blacktop and turf surfaces you perfect your sharp turns, steps, and formations. You are and always will be appreciated by the trained and untrained eyes and ears of Buckeye Country.

It's Confirmed

T and I watched the premier of the Big 10 Network. M and I made it on during half time footage! Wohoo! 36 in 36 got some national media :).

Football - September 1

The heat was manageable on Sept 1st for the much anticipated football game. The sun was out, a slight breeze blew periodically, and we were sitting in the Shoe! What more could a couple of girls wish for... ok maybe a few things, but that worked pretty well for us. Here you see A. with husband, splendidly righteous T. Thanks T. for your support in our endeavor!

A. and I would like to announce that we have inducted three new members to our quest. Top left you will see my F-I-L Iron Mike flanked by hubby, the fabulously reverent, B-rent and myself. We strongly suggested at least one piece of OSU attire for Iron Mike hence the hat. Below you will see A. and R. who made a two hour? trip just to be included in our quest. They have been following our sports journey from it's inception and have been chomping at the bit to become honorary members. Due to their hard work and diligence their efforts have paid of and they are now official 36 in 36 honorary members!

On to the football game. The Bucks beat the Youngstown State Penguins with a 38-6 victory! The Alumni band performed in the pre-game and halftime shows. What an amazing sight to see 4 script Ohio's being performed simultaneously. I know it seems a lot of time is being given to the marching band but it is undeniable that they are part of the OSU football experience.

OSU Men's Soccer - August 31

It was a beautiful day for a soccer game on Friday, August 31st. The OSU men's team took on 13th ranked W. Va, and beat them 1-0. Unfortunately neither one of us got to see the only goal of the game. M was rushing from previous engagements and A was just being pokey. We made up for this disappointment, however, by making a TV appearance on the premier of the Big 10 network. (The camera man was flirting with M.)

We are currently 3 for 3 in our 36 in 36 challenge. Pretty soon all the teams will be clamoring for us to attend their games as a good luck charm. Let's see how long we can keep the streak going.