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Athletic Director ending beloved Ohio State football tradition for no apparent reason

Ross Bjork had decided to end a beloved tradition for the Ohio State football team and couldn't give a good reason why.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State director of athletics Ross Bjork attends the unveiling of a statue for former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

Ross Bjork had a banner year in his first full year as the athletic director for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes won the men's Capital One Cup, Ohio State won the national championship in football, and he set up several NIL collectives.