The Brutus Blog is dedicated to Ohio State fans for being notoriously nuts about all things Buckeye, especially their mascot, Brutus Buckeye. The hope is that some of those fans will have their fancies tickled by information and insights on these pages, and that others will be inspired to share their stories here.
Out-of-the-Way, but Well-Worth-It, Buckeye Shopping
Now that Ohio and other states are starting to reopen stores as we navigate the murky waters between social isolation and the need for contact and commerce, my mind drifts to my three favs for Buckeye shopping. I’m talking about three merchants with bountiful Buckeye...
On the Lawn Where it Happened
What’s the recipe for a mascot? You could say flexibility, crowd appeal, something related to the team name. Sure that’s part of it. But how do you really make a mascot? Let’s go back to 1965 at Ohio State, in the days when Homecoming floats were built of chicken wire...
Flag Waving Brutus: Kyle McQuaid, 1987-89
It’s fun to been known for creating a tradition. Kyle McQuaid, Brutus 1987-89, was at the front end of several. One, Brutus carrying flag onto the field. Two, the Fighting Brutus logo. Three, THE Ohio State University.
Fame, Notoriety and the End of a Chapter: Keith Burkes, 1974 – 77
Bell-bottomed pants were all the rage in the 1970’s. Our beloved Brutus the Buckeye was as hip as they come. Despite being confined to the big fiberglass head created in 1966, Keith Burkes brought style from the waist down with his plaid bell-bottomed trousers. But...
The Mischievous Brutus: Bart Suver, 1990-92
When Brutus was a “teenager” in the early 90’s, he got into a lot of mischief, thanks to Bart Suver. “The most fun prank,“ Bart recalls, “is when I put on the Brutus suit upside down.” He put the shirt over his legs and stuck his arms in the pant legs and pinned the...
Brutus for Life: Dave Hocevar, 1968-69
1968 was a notable year on college campuses. For Ohio State sophomore Dave Hocevar, it was the start of a lifelong involvement with Brutus and the Buckeyes. That was the year Dave was asked by Jim Baer, president of Block O, if he would assist Alan Kuntz in sharing...
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Stories About Ohio State’s Famous Mascot, Brutus Buckeye, written by Sally Lanyon