During this stretch, the Ohio State football team has won two national championships, been runner-up twice and made three College Football Playoff appearances coupled with numerous BCS bowl wins. Add in numerous Big Ten titles and a run of wins over Michigan and Buckeye Nation has been blessed.
Ohio State has avoided the downfalls many other programs endured when passing the baton from an elite coach to his successor.
John Cooper handed Jim Tressel a program ready for domination. Tressel added his grit and dedication to owning Michigan while elevating Ohio State into a new level.
An NCAA violation around selling memorabilia for tattoos, a charge that just 10 years later seems incredibly absurd, set the program back just one year.