COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio State University’s football team has been recognized at the Statehouse for its national championship. Coach Urban Meyer and his players were honored by state lawmakers during Wednesday sessions of the Ohio House and state Senate. Ohio State beat Oregon 42-20 in the inaugural national championship game on Jan. 12. The Buckeyes earned the final playoff spot after losing two starting quarterbacks to injuries. Legislators congratulated the team and praised the players’ athleticism. Team members and Meyer joined Ohio State President Michael Drake to accept resolutions honoring the Buckeyes’ accomplishments. Meyer said the team showed selflessness and perseverance after losing their starting quarterbacks. The Statehouse recognition comes after the team’s national championship trophy was displayed in the capitol over the weekend. Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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