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.
If Not for the Godfather Jim Baer, PIKE and Block “O” President
He’s not the kind of Godfather who would put a horse head in your bed. He’s the good kind of Godfather. The one who watches over you and makes sure you are loved, that you are successful. If it hadn’t been for Brutus’s Godfather, our beloved mascot would likely not be...
Brutus Lost and Found: Tom Sherer, 1966
A year-long search for a “lost” Brutus ends in success. We welcome Tom “TJ” Sherer to the Brutus Alumni ranks.
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...
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Stories About Ohio State’s Famous Mascot, Brutus Buckeye, written by Sally Lanyon
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