Urban Meyer instituted a tradition at Ohio State University when he became the Buckeyes’ head coach in 2012. Every freshman or first-year Buckeye starts with a black stripe on his helmet. Losing that stripe is a big step toward joining the Buckeyes brotherhood. “I wanted to put them through a ritual to become a member of the team, but not allow hazing,” Meyer told The Columbus Dispatch in 2012. “They had to earn it the right way, not through hazing and silly, dangerous stuff. They had to earn the right on the football field and by being accountable.” To lose the black stripe, freshmen have to do the right things and impress the coaches. Well, the first black stripe of 2017 has already been removed. Defensive back Kendall Sheffield is the first in his class to reach that milestone. RELATED: Losing Your Black Stripe: Inside One Of Ohio State Football’s Coolest Traditions Sheffield…
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