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“It Felt Like We Were Missing Something for People to Grab Onto”:

Ross Bjork and the Ohio State athletic department have reimagined the Buckeyes' gameday atmosphere with a new initiative: Tradition Evolved.

“Tradition at Ohio State is our North Star,” Bjork said in a Tuesday statement. “As this process unfolded, we wanted to protect and honor our tradition while also evolving it with purpose, passion, and with Buckeye Nation at the heart of it.”

The Ohio State athletic director further addressed Tradition Evolved in a press conference at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Tuesday. Here are the best news and notes:

  • “We really started reviewing all the gameday elements last fall.