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Ohio State Spring Game Losers Mulch Buckeye Grove as 'Punishment'

A busy week for the Ohio State Buckeyes that involved their annual spring game and a trip to the White House to celebrate their national championship came to an end with manual labor for some members of the football team.

Since Urban Meyer took over as coach, the losers of the spring game have been required to put down mulch in Buckeye Grove, Ohio State's tribute to its All-Americans. This year, the Gray pulled out a 17-14 victory over the Scarlet.

That meant the Scarlet had landscaping duty on deck.

Team Scarlet, a squad that included stars like J.