You’ve probably been there before. On a Sunday—or Thursday, or Monday—you’re watching an NFL game and the player introductions scroll across the screen. When an Ohio State Buckeye arrives, they don’t just announce that they attended classes in Columbus. There’s a stress on one particular word: “THE Ohio State University.” Have you ever wondered what’s behind that quirk? While “the” is a pretty ordinary word in day-to-day life, it matters to Buckeyes everywhere. Let’s take a look at the school’s history to unpack the context. The Ohio State Buckeyes take the field prior to a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes are power players on the NCAA and NFL scene. Ben Jackson/Getty Images ‘The’ Ohio State Dates to the Late 1800s Given that many football fans hear the phrase “The Ohio State University” during player introductions, you might think…
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