CLOSE USA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg breaks down the latest Amway Coaches Poll. USA TODAY Ohio State plans to require annual seat contributions for a majority of its football season-ticket holders as soon as 2022. The donations are to be made by fans for the right to purchase season tickets in prime locations at Ohio Stadium, ranging from $100 a seat to $1,500 for a spot at midfield. “In its simplest form, what it’s doing is shifting from an annual donation model to qualify for tickets to a per-seat donation model,” said Brett Scarbrough, an associate athletic director for ticketing and premium seating. The new system is subject to approval from the university’s Board of Trustees during its meeting on Thursday. Athletic department officials believe the shift will allow them to raise additional revenue for the Buckeye Club, which funds scholarships for Ohio State athletes and is to receive the income…
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