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How a Buckeye tree ended up at the University of Oregon
According to the University of Oregon’s Athletics Archivist Lauren Goss, a Buckeye tree standing about 60 feet tall sits ...
What is a buckeye and why is it Ohio State’s mascot? The story behind Brutus
Buckeyes take on the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl Classic today, fighting for a place in the national championship game ...
Why is Ohio State called the Buckeyes? Explaining nickname of Tennessee's CFP opponent
What is a Buckeye? Here's what to know about the history of Ohio State football's nickname ahead of its CFP first-round game ...
What are the stickers on Ohio State's helmets? Here's the history behind the longtime tradition
"According to folklore, the Buckeye resembles the eye of a deer and carrying one brings good luck. 'Buckeyes' has been the official Ohio State nickname since 1950, but it had been common use for many ...
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Why does Ohio State put buckeyes on their helmet? And what do the leaves mean?
A buckeye nut is just that, it is a nut that comes from the buckeye tree. It is small and dark brown. The leaf is described as being arranged similarly to fingers on a hand. At a glance ...
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Bob Kesling, his Ohio State dad and a full-circle moment with Tennessee football in CFP
The tree arrived at the Keslings' door as a seedling more than 30 years ago. The buckeye tree was planted with a simple, tender purpose: Bob Kesling wanted to honor his father, Deve. It was a ...