"Every year, you're the No. 1 student body in America." – Urban Meyer
Since Urban Meyer's arrival at Ohio State, he's invited the student body to watch and participate in a spring practice followed by a chance to meet with the players and coaches.
Saturday, over 2,500 students filed into the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to watch the team scrimmage, engage in drills, hear from legendary college football coach Lou Holtz, get a close up look at Ohio State's championship trophies, and of course partake in complimentary food and refreshments.
For those unable to attend the events and for those who's BuckIDs have long since expired, here's a rundown of the sights and sounds at Ohio State's 2016 Student Appreciation Day.
Note: To get the full effect, I heartily suggest pumping LL Cool Jay's "It's Time For War" on repeat as you read.
I'm at the WHAC, parking lots are full - indoor lobby is loaded for Student Appreciation Day. Gonna be a good turnout.
— Jeremy Birmingham (@Birm) April 2, 2016
Girl just thanked the bus driver. He said "You're welcome. Enjoy your worship."
— Kevin Harrish (@Kevinish) April 2, 2016
Student (sibs) Appreciation Day was a success #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/fWxwAvmEQ3
— Magee Sprague (@mageebelle13) April 2, 2016
Student Appreciation Day AKA Winner Loser Day pic.twitter.com/Xsfq1CRSUy
— Tim Brandes (@timbrandes11) April 2, 2016
Austin Mack with a nice, diving snag. pic.twitter.com/5K3lnobKzW
— Kevin Harrish (@Kevinish) April 2, 2016
Student Appreciation Day 2016 pic.twitter.com/ZbkRzisfak
— Muhrisah (@muhrisah_) April 2, 2016
Put Me In, Coach! Student Appreciation Day at the WHAC! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/MkBG2GHdlM
— Brutus Buckeye (@Brutus_Buckeye) April 2, 2016
I'd say Student Appreciation Day 2k16 was a success pic.twitter.com/bBr20fyYZ1
— Ashley Dickson (@AshleyD1012) April 2, 2016
Don't forget about me when you're in the league next year! @Cantguardmike @EliApple13 #Shhh pic.twitter.com/uPznKf7iFw
— Jake Shackle (@jakeshackle) April 2, 2016
Good to know autograph hounds aren't above coming to Student Appreciation Day to make a quick buck pic.twitter.com/5oygl4nWqE
— Eric Seger (@EricSeger33) April 2, 2016
Of course, the autograph hawks were back at it again.
AJ Alexander makes a nice one handed snag in traffic. pic.twitter.com/5GUpahI9bo
— Kevin Harrish (@Kevinish) April 2, 2016
Buckeyes coaches @OsuCoachCoombs and @CoachZachSmith motivating some Ohio State students today. pic.twitter.com/dGfDtFv8Fh
— Jeremy Birmingham (@Birm) April 2, 2016
Most commonly said phrase at Student Appreciation Day: Winner or Loser day. We get it buddy.
— Alex Meirose (@ASAP_Meirose) April 2, 2016
Evidently, Ohio State strength and conditioning coach Mickey Marotti is an acquired taste.
When u wear ur high school football uniform to student appreciation day & kids mistake u for an OSU football player pic.twitter.com/8N8QBGIsWy
— Ben Russell (@BRussell26) April 2, 2016
J.T. Barrett signing some autographs. pic.twitter.com/ckdCKL4qqf
— Kevin Harrish (@Kevinish) April 2, 2016
Here's a better look at James Clark's superb catch from earlier. pic.twitter.com/qE5DfdRsus
— Kevin Harrish (@Kevinish) April 2, 2016
Ohio State student appreciation day @Cantguardmike @Sam_Hubbard_ pic.twitter.com/lhXFnJ2M1g
— Taylor Ort (@Taylorort) April 2, 2016
Sam Hubbard is certainly a fan favorite, but freshman longsnapper Liam McCullough had his share of supporters as well.
Not to be outdone by @Sam_Hubbard_ - Buckeyes long snapper Liam McCullough (@LiamMcCullough2) also signed an autograph today.
— Jeremy Birmingham (@Birm) April 2, 2016
Two thank you very much https://t.co/FIAguiOPmk
— Liam McCullough (@LiamMcCullough2) April 2, 2016
Most important news of the day: there's a dog. pic.twitter.com/idLO3fkuVJ
— Kevin Harrish (@Kevinish) April 2, 2016
Kerry Coombs just finished towards the middle of the pack in the fastest student race. pic.twitter.com/GlMTNxfBVo
— Kevin Harrish (@Kevinish) April 2, 2016
Reminder: Kerry Coombs is 54 years old.
JT Barrett (@JT_theQB4th) got in the circle drill today - looks like he won. pic.twitter.com/DN1JCmflWa
— Jeremy Birmingham (@Birm) April 2, 2016
Good time a Student appreciate day #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/GemD0REtVR
— Mike Weber (@mikeweber25) April 2, 2016
Really enjoyed student appreciation day today! Thanks @OSUCoachMeyer for inviting us pic.twitter.com/8ZQT4tskm4
— OSU Specialists (@BuckSpecialists) April 2, 2016
That's a wrap. You now have roughly 364 days to enroll in classes and join the fun next season. Get to it.
