COLUMBUS, OH — Script Ohio and the dotting of the "i" is a very big deal at The Ohio State University. The OSUMB was the first to actually perform a “Script Ohio.” On very rare occasions, the band bestows the great honor of dotting the “i” to a non-band member. Ohio State University senior Jocelyn Smallwood won't be the first woman ever to dot the i in Script Ohio Nov. 24. “I’ve been practicing. Annie and John Glenn "dot the I" of Script Ohio during the OSU vs. Navy football game on September 5, 2009. The official public Facebook page for The Ohio State University Marching Band Alumni - TBDBITL Alumni Club, Inc. The Script Ohio is the most identifiable trademark associated with Ohio State Football and The Ohio State University Marching Band. The dotting of the “I” in the famed Script Ohio formation by a sousaphone member of the Ohio State Marching Band is a tradition that dates back decades, a crowning Script Ohio The signature formation of the Ohio State Marching Band performed before, during halftime or after home games is Script Ohio. Bruce played running back at Ohio State in 1951, then served as an assistant coach under Hayes. Jim first saw Script Ohio performed as a sixth grader . Annie and John Glenn "dot the I" of Script Ohio . The song became a marching band staple; it's the one they play during Script Ohio while the sousaphone player dots the "i." SCRIPT OHIO TURNS 83 THIS WEEK By Fast Freddie Oct 25, 2019. On November 19, 2011, Jon Woods, the marching band's director for the previous 28 years, dotted the "i" in his final home game directing the band, becoming the only non-band member to dot the "i" during a game where the OSUMB performed Script Ohio twice. Former head football coach Earle Bruce dots the “i” in Script Ohio before the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, October 1, 2016. The sousaphone player will dot the “I” in Ohio while performing Script Ohio with the OSU marching band at the Oct. 29 homecoming game against the Wisconsin Badgers. The song became a marching band staple; it's the one they play during Script Ohio while the sousaphone player dots the "i." Ohio State said Violi joined the band just one year after they performed Script Ohio for the first time and has marched in almost every Marching Band Reunion Game performance since 1996. It has been a staple of the marching band since 1936. The 100,000-plus crowd erupts as the pair strut out and the sousaphone dots the 'i' and takes a bow. Woody Hayes Dots the "i" During Script Ohio Notable moments of Script Ohio • 15 Oct 1932: The Michigan band forms the first known script “Ohio” during the Wolverines’ game at Ohio Stadium — a stationary “block” formation. No, it wasn’t just the Buckeyes’ blowout win over Tulane to improve to 4-0, though that was pretty special too. It was a little different from what we see now. Because the Script Ohio formation was one of many new formations included by director Weigel, no extra emphasis was placed on the dotting. By . John Glenn will be joined by his wife, Annie, when he takes the field with the Ohio State University Marching Band on Sept. 5. Annie and John Glenn "dot the I" of Script Ohio during the OSU vs. Navy football game on September 5, 2009.Credit: The Ohio State University Archives Topics: Annie Glenn, John Glenn, Ohio State University . And as he described at the Skull Session, … First formation of “Ohio” by Michigan band in 1932. Author: Claudia Seibert •SOUSAPHONE SELECTION: In 1937, sousaphone player Glen Johnson was chosen by Weigel to dot the "i" and it has become the Script Ohio tradition. Ohio State's "Script Ohio" was designed by Director Eugene Weigel and was performed on Oct. 24, 1936 in a game against Indiana. Nicklaus Reacts To Dotting The I By Dave Biddle Oct 28, 2006 0 (Photo: Scout.com) Golf legend and Columbus native Jack Nicklaus became just … It was devised by band director Eugene J. Weigel, who based the looped “Ohio” script design on the marquee sign of the Loew’s Ohio Theatre in downtown Columbus. [5/10] Dispatch file photo Switch places with the trumpet player in the dot… Sure, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer returned to the sidelines Saturday but the real highlight of the Buckeyes game was the 100-year-old WWII vet who dotted the “i” during Script Ohio. READY TO DOT — Anthony Violi, 100, of Steubenville is looking forward to a “big honor” Saturday when the 100-year-old Steubenville resident dots the “i” in Script Ohio. Former Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce will take his place in one of the most memorable traditions in college athletics as he dots the “i” in Script Ohio on Oct. 1, during pregame of the Ohio State-Rutgers homecoming game. Since then, the Script Ohio formation has been a favorite half-time moment for game fans. His feat will come at halftime of the Buckeyes’ Sept. 22 game against Tulane at Ohio Stadium. Script Ohio was first performed on Oct. 10, 1936, and is one of college football's most revered traditions. On very rare occasions, the band bestows the great honor of dotting the “i” to a non-band member. Each time the band performs Script Ohio, a different fourth- or fifth-year sousaphone player is chosen to stand as the dot in the “i” of “Ohio.” Because the Script Ohio formation was one of many new formations included by director Weigel, no extra emphasis was placed on the dotting. 100-year-old Ohio State alumnus Anthony Violi of Steubenville, Ohio, a lifelong music educator who played trumpet in the band from 1937-1942, dotted the i in the home-side Script Ohio at the conclusion of halftime. Dr. E. Gordon Gee – Current University President (he was also University President from 1990-1998) While Violi became a centenarian May 4, he’ll join an even more exclusive club this fall when he dots the i in Script Ohio as part of the annual TBDBITL Alumni Reunion game. The OSUMB was the first to actually perform a “Script Ohio.” Anthony Violi, 100, dotted the "i" in Script Ohio on Saturday afternoon at Ohio Stadium, providing one of the top, if not the top, moments of Week 4. Ohio State's "Script Ohio" was designed by Director Eugene Weigel and was performed on Oct. 24, … Author: Valencia Wicker Published: 12:36 PM EDT October 1, 2016 The Ohio State University has many traditions but one of the most known is "Script Ohio." On Saturday, Sept. 22, as part of the Ohio State vs. Tulane football game, The Ohio State University Marching Band and the TBDBITL Alumni Club celebrated the 50th band alumni reunion. Instead, it was a 100-year-old World War II veteran who stole the show. On Saturday, Sept. 22, as part of the Ohio State vs. Tulane football game, The Ohio State University Marching Band and the TBDBITL Alumni Club celebrated the 50th band alumni reunion. Jack Nicklaus – PGA golfer, born and raised in Columbus, OH, Nothing will deter the i-dotter from a perfect ‘i-dot’, Copyright © 2020 All Rights Reserved. WOODY DOTS THE "I". Violi joins the ranks of other honorary i-dotters selected by the band’s alumni for the reunion game, including former band directors Jack Evans and Paul Droste (along with their wives Carol and Anne, respectively), John and Annie Glenn, and Les Wexner. Former Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce dots the "i" in Script Ohio. The group has been the driving force behind several marching band innovations, such as animated formations and script-writing, throughout their storied existence. One of the coolest things you'll see all year. Every row in the band has 14 people, but only 12 of them march every week. Crumit, who was actually an alumnus of Ohio University when he entered the contest, went on to become a vaudeville star. Script Ohio's enduring legacy is the emotion it conjures up. The OSUMB first dotted the “i” of the Script Ohio formation on October 10, 1936 during halftime of a game against the University of Pittsburgh. Video made by Alex Morando, Ohio State Athletics Communications Intern ... And although a sousaphone player now dots the `i’ of the 193-member formation to the tune of the French military march Le Régiment de Sambre et Meuse, the original spirit and showmanship of the 1936 version remains. Also, just wanting to dot the 'i' was a huge attraction to coming here. Ohio State said Violi joined the band just one year after they performed Script Ohio for the first time and has marched in almost every Marching Band Reunion Game performance since 1996. Former Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce will take his place in one of the most memorable traditions in college athletics as he dots the “i” in Script Ohio on Oct. 1, during pregame of the Ohio State-Rutgers homecoming game. 4 talking about this. The band performed “the incomparable” Script Ohio while playing the traditional French military march, Le Regiment de Sambre et Meuse. Below is a list of non-band members to dot the “i”: Buster Douglas – Heavyweight Boxing Champion from Columbus Dr. Paul Droste – … See how the start of the night went from his perspective. Canal Winchester alumna Katie Bingmer will fulfill a lifelong dream at the next Ohio State University football game. University Communications, Request an alternate format of this page | I’m going to go out on the field and bow down to the visitors’ side, and then I’ll do an ab The "i" dotter, for a full "Script Ohio" can only be a fourth-year sousaphone player, which Hoch said is a major honor. Bruce is being recognized for his service to the university and for his longtime support of its Marching Band. Web Services Status | The band performed “the incomparable” Script Ohio while playing the traditional French military march, Le Regiment de Sambre et Meuse. We’ve uncovered th… The first "Script Ohio" was performed by TTFUN back in 1932. Script Ohio was first performed in Ohio Stadium in 1936. The former senator and astronaut and his wife will become part of Script Ohio at the season opener against Navy By Laura Thompson John Glenn School of Public Affairs. © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); | Student Academic Services Building | 281 W. Lane Ave. | Columbus, Ohio 43210 | Bruce is being recognized for his service to the university and for his longtime support of its Marching Band. Below is a list of non-band members to dot the “i”: Buster Douglas – Heavyweight Boxing Champion from Columbus In the fall of 1937, Weigel turned to Glen Johnson, a sousaphone player, and shouted, "Hey, you! Script Ohio Evolution. Former Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce will take his place in one of the most memorable traditions in college athletics as he dots the “i” in Script Ohio on Oct. 1, during pregame of the Ohio State-Rutgers homecoming game. Band is kind of a religion up here. notice. “Script Ohio” has been an Ohio State University tradition going on 73 years. In all, the honor has been extended to fewer than 20 individuals over Script Ohio’s 82-year history. Publisher: 'The Ohio State University Libraries' Year: 2009. Webmaster | Page maintained by However, it is a little known fact that the first ‘i’ was dotted by a trumpet player. Woody Hayes – OSU Head Football Coach (1951-1978) Ohio State’s pre-game performance will include a double “Script Ohio.” The halftime show will feature patriotic music honoring President Kennedy who was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. Former Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce will take his place in one of the most memorable traditions in college athletics as he dots the “i” in Script Ohio on Oct. 1, during pregame of the Ohio State-Rutgers homecoming game. Novice Fawcett – University President (1956-72) By Eric Seger on September 27, 2016 at 4:19 pm @ericseger33 Not just anyone can dot the "i" in one of the greatest traditions in college football, Script Ohio. The first "Script Ohio" was performed by TTFUN back in 1932. Bruce is being recognized for his service to the university and for his longtime support of its Marching Band. Last Saturday, Adam Brott dotted the i in Script Ohio. WHAT: Ohio State Marching Band Director Jon Woods is available to talk to media about the band’s preparation for the Ohio State vs. Michigan football game. Others selected as i-dotters for the student band over the years include former coaches Woody Hayes and Earle Bruce, Bob Hope, Jack Nicklaus, and former band director Jon Woods. John Glenn – Became the first American to orbit the Earth, born in Cambridge, OH Originally, an E-flat cornet player, John Brungart, was the first "i"-dotter. To watch the video of Script Ohio from Saturday night click above. He ' s the man who dots the "i" in script Ohio . Bob Hope – Comedian and actor who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio Ohio State fans had the opportunity to witness a truly special and incredible moment inside Ohio Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Script Ohio's enduring legacy is the emotion it conjures up. We keep you up-to-date on the latest news. "I told my dad then I wanted to dot the "i" someday . Timeless Traditions: Ohio State. It was a little different from what we see now. Today, the ‘i’ is famously dotted by a carefully chosen 4th or 5th year sousaphone player. Watch former Ohio State coach Earle Bruce dot the I before Rutgers game A rare sight from the former coach.