Why Ohio State’s black stripe removal is memorable Simon, who now wears the “Block O” number zero jersey for the Buckeyes, was sporting a scout team uniform when his black stripe was removed.

Ohio State; Ohio State football black stripe tracker 2023: Which Buckeyes have lost their helmet stripe? Updated: ; Apr. 07, 2023, 1:25 p.m. | Published: ; Mar. 23 ...

A look back at the correlation – or in some cases, lack of – between Ohio State freshmen losing their black stripes early and playing in their first seasons as Buckeyes.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a unique tradition that sets them apart in college football. Known as the black stripe ritual, this Buckeyes tradition appears when new prospects come into the team ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football has a tradition dating back to Urban Meyer’s tenure as head coach. When a newcomer joins the program, a black stripe is placed on their helmet. That black ...

Ohio State football welcomed another one to the brotherhood in four-star freshman, Bryce West. The consensus top 100 player in the class of 2024 saw his first defensive action of the season ...

Having the black stripe removed is a notable distinction and a cause for celebration." Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch and can be reached at [email protected].

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 28, 2023 Kienholz was the second of two Ohio State players to shed his black stripe Thursday, joining a fellow freshman in defensive lineman Jason ...

The transfer portal giveth and the transfer portal taketh. Today, we give thanks for the gift of tight end Max Klare, who came to Ohio State via the portal from Purdue earlier this year. Today, Klare ...

Twin offensive linemen from northern Ohio have shed their black stripe. Deontae and Devontae Armstrong become the latest members of the Ohio State football team to be officially welcomed to the ...

It is always fun to see Ohio State football players develop and become "official" members by losing their black stripe, and the next to accomplish this was sophomore wide receiver, Nolan Baudo.

Ohio State freshmen began shedding their black stripes in spring practice. Since Urban Meyer took over the program in 2012 and was succeeded by Ryan Day two years ago, the team has required ...