What It Means to Be a Buckeye: Jim Tressel and Ohio State's Greatest Players

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Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the Ohio State University football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Buckeyes football is not captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the student-athletes and coaches who made the magic happen overeight decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved school. From Howard "Hopalong" Cassady and Chris Spielman to Cris Carter and the players who helped win the 2002 National Championship, Ohio State fans will relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have come to cherish.

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Jeff Snook is an author and a freelance writer who has covered college football for more than 20 years. He lives in West Palm Beach, Florida. Jim Tressel is a game day consultant for the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts and a former head coach of Ohio State University, who he led to their first national title in 34 years. He had previously coached Youngstown State to four Division I-AA National Championships. He was named the 2002 National Coach of the Year. He lives in Upper Arlington, Ohio.