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For the first time EVER, the OSU Marching band was able to march out FOUR COMPLETE Script Ohio's. This was also the 75th anniversary of the 1st time Ohio State performed the highly regarded formation. One of the i's was dotted by Les Wexner.
After the game, it was announced that long time band director Dr. Jon Woods will be retiring in June.
After a long and well publicized off-season, Ohio State
finally kicks off the 2011 campaign
Akron Ohio State
September 3, 2011
Joe Bauserman (14) not only started the game but scored OSU's first touchdown
Akron did not have very good field position this afternoon and only managed 90 yards of offense for the game
Carlos Hyde (34) became the starter at tailback this week and responded with 93 yards rushing and an 11-yd reception
Jake Stoneburner (11) proved to be a popular target with 4 receptions including this one for a touchdown
There was a new group of linebackers this year but the results were still the same - stuffing the opponent
This 33-yard reception at the end of the first half proved to be the longest play of the day for the Zips
Drew Basil (24) missed on his first field goal opportunity of the season, but we didn't need those points today
For the first time in OSU history, a Tight End scores 3 touchdowns as as Stoneburner (11) scores again
The Buckeye defense kept plenty of pressute on the Akron quarterbacks with multiple sacks and bat downs
Everyone was looking forward to the debut of Freshman Braxton Miller (5) and he did not disappoint
Devon Smith(15) made some incredible catches in his debut game and was a team leader in receptions
The OSU Marching band normal wears their military best, but were a bit more comfortable in the dress shirts
There was plenty to cheer about as the Buckeyes dominated on both sides off the ball all afternoon
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OSU's opens the 2011 season with a shutout victory over the Akron Zips. In all, 13 'true' freshman saw playing time and as you would have expected with Vrabel on the coaching staff, the Sliver Bullets live on! Both quarterbacks, Joe Bauserman and Braxton Miller played a great game and some new names in the receiving group gave OSU opponents something to worry about.
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42
I guess if you didn't want to be seen in a #2 jersey, you can always make your own alterations like this gentleman did with a black sharpie and a little red masking tape
The final score was 42-0 and to be honest, it wasn't even that close. Toledo will be a bigger test, Go Bucks!
There were a lot of new names and faces on the offensive line but everyone played like a pro week 1
How hot was it? The mascots took refuge in the ice bin!
