Drew Thurman (1:41 pm)

Saturday's opener against the Midshipmen should bring out some mixed emotions from fans and players. With such a distinct tradition and style of play, Navy presents a different kind of challenge for the Buckeyes...

The Good: Honoring the Military Forces 

What should be memorable about tomorrow is the respect Ohio State is showing Navy. Fans will get a chance to be part of a football experience that is quite unique, especially inside Ohio Stadium. First, fans will get a chance to cheer on John Glenn and his wife, Annie, as they dot the "i" of Script Ohio. Glenn, who is a former U.S. Astronaut, Senator, and Naval Pilot, is one of the few non-band memebers to ever get the chance to do this. 

Glenn is just the beginning though. Fans will also get to watch F-18 fighter jets fly over the stadium, OSU alumni killed in U.S. wars will be displayed on the scoreboard after the game, and each fan will be given a small American flag to wave. It will be an incredibly neat atmosphere, and something that makes me proud to be a Buckeye fan.