When OHIO kicks off at the start of a half, or after a score, it's time to add a little school spirit. The customary OOOOOOooooooooooo O! should be followed by a __H __I__O! If you've ever been to an OU volleyball game, it's exactly what they do on the final match point. If you've ever been to an Ohio State game, it's exactly what they do on kickoffs.

It just makes plain good sense to do it. After all, we are Ohio. It's the perfect amount of time it takes the ball to get to the return man. It reinforces who we are. And it sounds great in a packed stadium with full support. 

I gave a valiant effort yesterday to get it started. There was a small contingency following along, but only within the radius of my shouting voice. By the end of the game even the cheerleaders were helping me out. It takes time I know, but I need the Ozone's support!  Next week I'll try and persuade the band to follow suit. 

I did get a couple kids try and contest my plea with, "Hey that's what Ohio State does!" That is a flat out pathetic response. We are Ohio. Literally. It is our choice to do this. It sounds good. It makes good sense. And it goes further to brand the name Ohio with Green and White. I have no reservations about doing this even though Ohio State does. In my mind, they're ridiculous for even attempting it (imagine Utah State chanting U T A H. LOL). 

Adding this caveat to the kickoffs will go a long way to change the perception of who actually has the right to the name Ohio.

I'm fine with what they do now, but I'm certainly not against this.

More than likely, the cheerleaders will not be permitted to participate in saying OU, as they are part of the Athletics Department and OU is trademarked by the University of Oklahoma. 

I hate OSU..........they have such an identity crisis!! WE ARE OHIO!!! Just had to add that...............