April 9, 2012

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State coach Urban Meyer and his Buckeye football program are inviting Ohio State students, faculty and staff members to the Saturday, April 14 practice at Ohio Stadium. The practice will begin at 10:45 a.m.

Following practice, music will fill the stadium and students will be able to mingle on the field with the players and coaches. At approximately 1:05 p.m. students and players on the field will pose for a group photo that will be taken from “C” deck.

Individuals must have a valid BuckID card to gain access into the stadium (one faculty and staff BuckID can get a family into the stadium). It will be an especially neat day for the students. Those with a valid student BuckID card will be able to:

Take a tour through the team locker room;

Visit the press box;

Sit in AA deck; and

Access the field at the north end of the stadium (through sections 3AA, 5AA, 7AA, 4AA, 6AA and 8AA) at the end of practice to mingle with the players and take photos.

All lots will be available for those students, faculty and staff who drive to the stadium. Several concessions stands will be open. Gates 15, 23, 31, 16, 20, 32, Huntington Club entrance and North Rotunda will open at 9:30 a.m. for entry into Ohio Stadium.