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The Navy equipment truck sets outside the gates of Ohio Stadium prior to the season opening clash
As with every home game, the Buckeye crowd arrives early on game day to enjoy the tailgating and Skull Session
Ohio State 31 Navy 27
September 5th, 2009
9/6/09
Along with the new scoreboards, the university added recognition for OSU's 7 National Championships
The Retired Numbers recognition returns with
a slightly different look
An opening game record crowd of 105,092 enjoyed the alumni band and the current TBDBITL
After teams shook hands, they came out on the field together showing unity and sportsmanship....NICE JOB
Sophomore receiver DeVier Posey had a nice start but then left the game with an ankle injury
John Glenn joined an elite group of individuals with the privilege of dotting the 'i' in Script Ohio
Dan Herron lead the team rushing with 72 yards on 17 carries including one touchdown
The fans were treated to a great performance by the OSU Alumni Band at halftime including this Anchor formation
Chris Spielman, with his family, was honored at halftime for his election into the College Football Hall of Fame
Jon Thoma did a fine job replacing 4-year starter AJ Trapasso, opening with 44.5 yard average
To start the second half, the Buckeye defense had the Navy Midshipmen pinned almost all
the way back to their Marching Band
The Buckeye defense will need to tighten up against USC if they want to stop the powerful Trojan Offense
Brandon Saine averaged 10.5 yards per catch, 5.9 yards
per carry and had a 47 yard kickoff return
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Better to win ugly than have a quality loss. OSU will be 1-0 when the face USC next week thanks to an interception by linebacker Brian Rolle, which he returned 98 yards on Navy's 2-point conversion attempt with 2:23 remaining in the game. The Buckeyes will need to play better in ever aspect of the game to have a chance against the Trojans.
