Head coach Urban Meyer was feeling sentimental during the national champion’s trophy presentation in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday. He recounted a toast players and coaches made before the 2012 season, which quoted the Buckeyes battle cry.
“Our honor we defend, we will fight till the end for the great state of Ohio, for our families and most importantly each other,” Meyer said, as the Buckeyes raised not only an invisible glass, but some hardware in the Horseshoe.
Ohio State was presented with three trophies during the celebration: the Amway Coaches Poll Trophy, the first College Football Playoff national championship trophy and the AP national championship trophy.
Mayor Michael B. Coleman of Columbus renamed the intersection of Lane and High St. ‘The Undisputed Way’ in honor of the national championship team.
The Buckeyes handily beat Oregon in the national championship game 42-20 on Jan. 12. Quarterback Cardale Jones had 242 yards and a touchdown and running back Ezekiel Elliott had four touchdowns with 246 rushing yards.
“I’m honored to be able to bring back to the great state of Ohio: the Big Ten trophy, Sugar Bowl trophy, and the first ever College Football Playoff national championship trophy,” Meyer said. “This is the most selfless group of people and players I’ve ever been around.”
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