Ohio Stadium

Power, spirit, and tradition are words that come to mind when one steps into Ohio Stadium. The sheer size of the stadium is difficult to fathom. The complex seems to burst at the seams with seats and aisle-ways, and the entire premise reeks of bitter competition and 6$ hot dogs. Even so, the spirit that resides in the stadium represents everything that Ohio State strives to represent. Throughout the twentieth century, Ohio Stadium quickly evolved into an icon of both sportsmanship and competition. The stadium's classic exterior only begins to hearken unto it's eighty-seven year history. Built for the paltry cost of 1.2 million dollars in 1922, the Stadium was built to accommodate the rapidly growing crowds at Ohio Field. Though it's construction was shrouded in controversy and debate, Ohio Stadium quickly became the crown jewel of the nation's largest university. The likes of Woody Hayes, Archie Griffin, Howard 'Hopalong' Cassady, and countless other legends have called Ohio Stadium home. To millions of fans and alumni, The Shoe represents the very essence of The Ohio State University. Through bitter loses and memorable wins, lifelong friendships are forged in Ohio Stadium. Parts of the the stadium have changed: walls have been moved, seats have been added, and students have become alumni. But when all the dust settles, Ohio Stadium will always be the same. It will forever carry the same heritage of buckeye pride and community. As Ohio State's alma matter declares, "Time and change will surely show, how firm thy friendship, Ohio." Time has passed and our world has changed. But Ohio Stadium is, and will always be, home to every Buckeye. And that Team Up North's worst nightmare.