A crowd of nearly 2,500 turned out Saturday for Ohio State's second Student Appreciation Day and all anyone will remember is the play that almost killed Brutus.
We're told Brutus is okay, but he may want to reflect on the great John Heisman quote that is displayed in the Ohio State running backs meeting room: "Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football."
Former players Jake Stoneburner, John Simon, Brian Hartline, along with university dignitaries Gordon Gee, Gene Smith and others were on hand to take in the festivities, which included the famed circle drill, another student body pressure cooker for kicker Drew Basil (he went 4 of 4) and coeds attempting kicks (they missed on all five kicks).
Braxton Miller takes it in. Photo: @Alexa_Malone
Kerry Coombs is excited for the kick drill. Photo: @theqamarshow
Urban Meyer explains the circle drill. Photo: @Kohl_World1
The gladiators are in the ring. Photo: @EnlightenedAnth
Chris Carter wages war in the circle. Photo: Ohio State
David Perkins destroys Brutus Buckeye. Photo: Ohio State
Braxton Miller, Jordan Hall and Philly Brown wondering if Brutus is alive. Photo: @Alexa_Malone
Urban Meyer poses for photos with fans. Photo: Ohio State
Braxton Miller poses for photos with fans. Photo: Ohio State
Little sis tries on Josh Perry's helmet. Photo: @glouis210
Mike Vrabel joins fans for an O-H-I-O. Photo: @MindOfTy17
Brutus seen during happier times. Photo: @MookieBlaylock
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