How the 89-year-old tradition of Script Ohio and dotting the i defines Ohio State and its band

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lots of kids who grow up in Ohio dream of scoring a touchdown in front of 100,000 Buckeyes fans at Ohio Stadium.

While many dream of celebrating in the end zone, a smaller group of Sousaphone players aspire to dot the i and complete “Script Ohio” before the Buckeyes take the field.

At 89 years old, Script Ohio not only remains one of the greatest traditions in college football, but also serves as a signature for Ohio State University and the entire state.

“It is something that I’ve been dreaming of for years,” said Joseph Orr of Chillicothe, Ohio, who will be the i dotter when the top-ranked Buckeyes host UCLA on Saturday night. “For me to be able to do that and represent my family in South Central Ohio means a great deal to me.”

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