I have worn the same wristband every day since August 2014. It is black with red letters that read “E + R = O.” Event + Response = Outcome. I was 15 years old when I discovered an equation while watching Ohio State football. I thought I was learning how a team responded to adversity, but I had no idea I was learning how to understand people. What I remember…
Ryan Day reflects on leadership, culture, and Ohio State’s foundation as the Buckeyes prepare to face Miami in the Cotton Bowl in Arlington. ARLINGTON, Texas – When Ryan Day talks about leadership, he starts with people. I spoke to Ohio State’s head coach at Cotton Bowl Media Day, and it was one of the richest conversations I’ve ever had as I listened like a student. Day reflected on the lessons that…
Ohio State has a rich history of winning at the highest level for over a century. The program’s culture is its secret to sustainability. The Ohio State football program is one of the most, if not the most, sustainable in college football. The Buckeyes have always had an excellent head coach and elite players on the field, from Woody Hayes, Earle Bruce, Jim Tressel, and Urban Meyer to Archie Griffin,…