What It Means to Be a Buckeye: Jim Tressel and Ohio State's Greatest Players

By Jeff Snook

Book Overview

Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the Ohio State University football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Buckeyes football is not captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the student-athletes and coaches who made the magic happen over eight decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved school. From Howard "Hopalong" Cassady and Chris Spielman to Cris Carter and the players who helped win the 2002 National Championship, Ohio State fans will relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have come to cherish.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572436026
• ISBN13: 9781572436022
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
• Length: 345 Pages
• Weight: 2.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Lifelong OSU Fan

Being a lifelong Ohio State fan (going back into the early 50's) I was fascinated by this book. To hear from actual players that I followed throughout the years was just great. The information provided on Woody Hayes was particularly neat to read. Jim Tressel is the kind of person that more universities need running their programs. A great read that I couldn't put down.

Great Book

I gave this book to my fiance for his birthday and it is a very cool book. It is a must for any Buckeye library!

Buckeye Must Read

If you are a tried and true Buckeye Football fan you need to read this book. An unbelievable set of stories from the famous and not so famous stars of the past. If you wish to read about what it was like to play under the coaching staff over the years this book is a must read. Most interesting is how Woody Hayes is portrayed by his players. One mistake does not a life make, and Woody Hayes is given his due here. As a big fan of Jim Tressel, and his outlook on coaching, I would have wished more content on how Coach Tressel handles (more like juggles) the coaching of a top notch program within the NCAA. I guess you cannot expect everything, but to a man I was happy to read each story.

A must for every Buckeye fan!

This a must for every Buckeye fan. Ohio State is the greatest tradition in college football...period! This is not just from the fan's point of view...the former players tell it best!

A Must for Buckeye Fans

This is a great idea for a book, get some of the greatest players ever that played Football at Ohio State and let them tell stories about what it's like to be a Buckeye football player. There are great stories about how they were recuited, the big games ,their team mates, and most of all coach Woody Hayes and what an impact he left on all their lives. I can't wait for a 2nd addition there are still many big name players and coaches who could contribute. Thanks Jeff Snook for a great book!