The Ohio State University Pregame Traditions: Ramp and Script Ohio

[@garycarter2586]

70 years old now. I watch this band AS OFTEN AS I GET THE CHANCE! Believe this: I have “NEVER” failed to shed some tears watching the ramp entrance, the drum major’s entrance and ‘top of the hat’ touch, SCRIPT OHIO and hearing Carmen Ohio 😊 💥🏈GO BUCKS🏈💥 -- beat ttun --

[@Christmas9912]

Let this band do the halftime show at the Super Bowl. I'd bet it would be received just as well as the rock extravaganzas that are usually performed.

[@micahharman2434]

Agreed it would make the grounds crew happier to I bet

[@corncrackerkid5092]

It’d probably be received even better than the normal halftime in my opinion

[@LST1180]

I agree totally. A marching band has talent and prestige, unlike those so called entertainers they force on us at halftime.

[@buckeyewill2166]

Rock stars are a joke....Marching bands are for football

[@kelliannripley6965]

I used to be in band and I think they should show it at half time in college

[@Sweet-fn6po]

Has to be the best college band ever! The lines are so straight and precise. EPIC! ♥️

[@williamorr9203]

I'm Canadian, and I absolutely love that Ohio state song.I love my American neighbors. 🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@TheBullyMomma]

We love you right back!

[@monroeguy82]

It always brings a tear to my eye because my dad raised to be an Ohio state fan

[@guybutts3]

And we love you guys, eh!

[@williamorr9203]

@@guybutts3 🇺🇸🇨🇦Nothing will separate us.

[@williamorr9203]

I love my American neighbors,God bless America and Canada 🇺🇸🇨🇦🌵🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@revolutionariesoffreedom2374]

Script Ohio is actually based on a French revolutionary song called régiment de sambre-et-meuse which talks about a French regiment that knew their fate was death but still continued to March to preserve the name of Freedom

[@GTO6006]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4fSi4mZp86qgLc&ab_channel=Memoria Thanks for noticing ! 😍

[@joewerner7067]

My dad played trumpet for the OSU marching band all four years he attended the school. Glad to see in the comments I’m not the only one that gets a bit teary watching this, has to be one of the greatest pregame traditions in all of sports.

[@opertinicy]

marching bands are one of the great american traditions, and ohio state is one of the best at it..very cool!

[@vortexbf43]

I've said before, I don't know a soul that attended OSU, however I'm utterly obsessed with this band...

[@daveshonk7702]

I am an OSU grad--consider yourself adopted. Welcome.

[@susanrogers2447]

1985 grad here !

[@daveshonk7702]

@@susanrogers2447 85 grad as well...

[@rosethornil]

I’ve spent too many hours watching this marching band. They’re phenomenal!!

[@michaelfields8793]

Yeah, me too. Isn't this great? I could watch this band all day.

[@nasticanasta]

Truly TBDBITL I get chocked up every time I see them! I grew up a couple miles from the Stadium near W.N. Broadway and Kenny Road, on Saturdays we could hear the band and the cheers from the stadium...those are memories

[@EdGrasmann]

I am in Upstate NY and would like to go to a home game just to see the band perform.....they are clearly the best college band I have seen

[@RobertJRoman]

Every student gets first dibs on tickets. When I was a student there, I knew music majors who came to games just for the band.

[@lexicutesiberiancat]

I’m watching in the UK - we have nothing like this (that I know of) & having watched quite a few different bands on KZbin in my opinion Ohio is by far the best. If I ever get to visit America I would love to attend a Ohio game.

[@bk-ws6vc]

highly recommend it. just make sure to specify Ohio State rather than Ohio, or you may get punched in the jaw

[@ginoanello1842]

Go Bobcats!

[@scottbartkiewicz4088]

It's not just Ohio it's The Ohio State University Marching Band The best damn band in the land

[@ginoanello1842]

@@scottbartkiewicz4088 Ohio has a great band as well, though. They just tend to play more pop songs

[@MissBoxxx]

I'll give the UK credit though, your football chants are hilarious!

[@sethmorgan833]

I'm Buckeye Born and Bred and watching them do Script OHIO and Carmen Ohio afterwards will always give me chills and a tear down my eyes. #GoBuckeyesForever

[@ilikechez5775]

I live around 10 minutes from OSU, always been Ohioan. I gotta agree with you

[@CabinFever52]

Me too.

[@maineiachomestead7550]

Amen Brother, amen.

[@monroeguy82]

I always lose it when I see it live

[@howardfreeland5595]

ME, TOO. From an OSU graduate and buckeye born in Warren County.

[@eugenemcelroy1782]

far from an Ohio State fan, but "Script Ohio" just cannot be beat. How hard they must practice. It must be harder to get into and stay in the OSU band than into the football team! Would love to see SO in person on day.

[@kelliannripley6965]

Actually it's the easiest ..just f

[@randomcomrade6826]

@@kelliannripley6965 are you in the marching band?

[@bob_._.]

@@randomcomrade6826 Nah, she just sounds like she's from that State up North... they're still sore because Congress wouldn't allow the Territory of Michigan to forcibly annex Toledo away from the State of Ohio, so they feel the need to get bitchy about the band, ffs

[@carolluther1625]

Best thing ever!!!!

[@GoodLifeInSpain]

They give me goosebumps every time...from the ramp to the doting of the i. What a class act!

[@maxkellerman419]

Never gets old! One the greatest band formations of all time!!

[@bengemeister]

Insane, as always. I was in band all through college. Making this work every home game takes incredible discipline because of the limited time to work it while you work the main halftime show. As a senior I got the green light to change our drum section entry to make it easier to march and more fan friendly to view.

[@TheBeagleHasLanded75]

Always impresses me to watch the band perform. I am impressed how when the band members have to cross each others path and they snap the instrument out of the way of the other band member so they don't collide.

[@smiller6583]

This band is #1! Those lines are perfect and that's not easy! Excellent!

[@debhunter5173]

I’ve been blessed to see them do this twice at the Shoe. Brings tears to my eyes every single time I even hear them start the music and by the time it’s over, I am complete chills all over. If you don’t get a rush watching this then you better check your pulse. This IS is the BEST damn BAND in the LAND, beyond a doubt! And hearing Coach Urban Meyer introduce them as such at the Skull Session before the game was one of the great thrills of my life. Born and Bred Buckeye For Life!!!

[@lisaaustin8150]

I get goosebumps every time I watch them!!❤️😍😍❤️

[@pandaberries3430]

Love watching them! They're always so tight and clean!

[@Lex5576]

I'm not an Ohio State fan, but that is indeed the best college band on the planet.

[@jimhayden5798]

They certainly have their ducks all in a row.

[@alexwilson2268]

Not even close

[@jcelldogs]

Michigan has a better band. And I'm not dogging ohio.

[@theretep6494]

jcelldogs nope. You’re wrong sorry bud better luck next time!The training and dedication are 10 times what Michigan will ever do. Michigan sucks ass at everything lmaoooo

[@jtrawson1559]

You can be challenged for your spot in the band at any time by any other student.

[@pghsquid]

The band is probably glad they don't have to spell out"Pennsylvania"!

[@mysteriousj3019]

Lol or Minnesota or Massachusetts either

[@mrdaleowen1]

@@mysteriousj3019 they got the idea from the michigan band did a bad looking print version of ohio.

[@owendorsten924]

@@mrdaleowen1 f**** penn state

[@mrdaleowen1]

@Troiken our band director at graham high school in ohio was a graduate at OSU and band member told us it was Xichigans bad Ohio formation was where they got the idea.

[@michka841]

actually the longest name is "rhode island"

[@HinataElyonToph]

My heart always starts pounding when I see that single sousaphone player start to lead

[@brendanp.gallagher2453]

I’m a sitting at my desk 9 years later watching this and have been nearly brought to tears. These songs give me chills EVERYTIME! OH-

[@WHITESOXfan24616]

I-O

[@scottsimmons7897]

I'm a Mississippian. The Ohio Buckeyes are my new favorite school and band after seeing this. Respect. Vanilla Funk Drum Major brought me here.

[@paulhogan9433]

Absolutely incredible. The amount of work these kids must put into this is mind boggling.

[@christopherreeves2527]

The best damn band in the land! I love my buckeyes and the marching band

[@pocketnunu]

So glad to have found this! Growing up, way back when, I watched a lot of college football and always loved when Ohio State played because TV always featured the bands at halftime. (Not any more tho.) First time I saw the script Ohio and dotting the i was just amazing. It still is!

[@lucasortiz9971]

i get chills every single time they go to dot the i

[@hepzebahsu]

Thanks for posting! Haven't seen this in decades since tv no longer broadcasts the pre-game & half-time shows.

[@gwenb4531]

I never get tired of watching this, it is truly a thing of beauty.

[@SheridanJazz]

TBDBITL is one of the things truly right with the world. GO BUCKS!!!

[@SeattleBuckeyes206]

OH!!!! Brings a tear to my eye every time

[@davidgiezyng9558]

Same here

[@ligigeorge7881]

Amazing performance by Ohio State ! Incredible indeed !

[@momster64]

Not sure how I ended up watching this, it's amazing! Well done! 👏

[@keatonmontgomery1523]

As a tuba player, script ohio always holds a special place in my heart. Aaaand the fact that they have nearly 30 sousaphones😍😍😍

[@michaelwirick3865]

In 1966, I graduated from Fredericktown Ohio (50 miles north of Columbus). Fredericktown's Music Director from 1962 to 1966 was Mr. Ned Brooks, who went to OSU 1958-1961. Mr. Brooks started Fredericktown's marching band's traditions of the pregame "Ramp" and doing the "Script F" to "Le Regiment". Being a small school and having only 50-some band members, doing a "script Fredericktown" was out of the question! I was not in band until my Junior year. Mr. Brooks found out that I twirled a baton and he wanted a Drum Major, which Fredericktown had not had in about 40 years. [To tryout as a Drum Major, you had to have 1 year of band] So my Junior year I was on bass drum, and became Drum Major my Senior year.

[@donahill112]

I never get tired of watching this and I’m an SEC fan! Great band is always fun to see. Totally agree that they would be a better half time show for the Super Bowl.

[@shyfy2650]

Awesome band! Few can touch them. They don't need all the wiggling jiggling dancing girls to make them look good either. They sound and look good on their own.

[@TristinDaPiston]

Can Texas A&M touch them?

[@roseannjones4747]

The OSU band is a military style band.

[@derrickswynn]

OSU is not a Marching Band. It's a Military Drum and Bugle Corps. There is a difference.

[@dontmatter5162]

coaches come and go. players too. some things never change. GO BUCKS!

[@steeler6252]

The absolute best band display in college football!!! Nothing compared to script ohio!!!

[@shawnrigdon988]

Carmen Ohio: best thing ever

[@marlacarr9892]

Y'all are awesome, from an Oklahoma State band alum and fan. Always enjoy your band!]

[@sethmorgan833]

Thank you. We do indeed have TBDBITL

[@howardfreeland5595]

Thanks from an OSU grad.

[@glamrockstannie8117]

I’ve twirled there- Ramp is fun,. See that leg thing the drum major does? It’s called a strut- It’s both fun and exhausting and I love it

[@davidgiezyng9558]

That is awesome

[@TheBeagleHasLanded75]

Looks like it would be hard on the knees. Fine work.

[@judithmittelo2335]

Honeybee Brea my grandson suffered severe cramps in the beginning. .

[@tatzecom]

Its called the strut you say? I just googled "why does the drum major walk funny" and google was like "the fuck you mean boiii" couldve just checked the comments here for once

[@Emoxsal]

David Giezyng strutting is so fun

[@muzukashi1141]

Make no mistake, the drumline walking in time with no drum beat HAS to be one of the hardest maneuvers any marching band pulls off.

[@johnqpublic5945]

The Sousaphone in the letter I is by far the best part of the Script

[@mikepastor.k6233]

As a Michigan fan Script Ohio' is still one of the best moments in sports

[@pbrucpaul]

At the Rose Bowl Ohio State was playing against Southern California one year; what a show!. They are my favorites Both have kick ass fight songs

[@susantegner3741]

They are superb!

[@peterwilliams1363]

The hours spend Perform to PERFECTION! I just Love, Love watching these Bands., Disciplines Formations & a lot of Work, Practice the March & playing the Instruments. Beautiful. Top Marks.

[@patrickzamora2113]

Can't get enough of seeing this!!!

[@jeremy28135]

just awesome. no matter who you pull for, a CFB tradition that makes the sport the best there is

[@labrat9786]

I'm normally a fan of the Aggie Band's precision drill but I will give props to Ohio State's precise and imaginative march on. I hate the way the way the Aggies just shamble on the field like so many bands do in this day and age. Back in my day the march on was just as precise as the rest of the program.

[@zachmartin1458]

This reminds the alums of their entrance exam to go to OSU. That's why they get all teary eyed.

[@ajharriss]

Props to the drill writer. Truly amazing.

[@donaldshang2087]

Not a fan of the Buckeyes (Michigan diehard since 1971), but have always loved the precision and sound of the OSU band. I wonder how many Buckeye fans know that 'Script Ohio' was first performed by the University of Michigan Marching Band? :^)

[@onesearcher100]

Is it GO Blue or GO Blow.. yes this is one of the greatest band in the country.

[@1gallimaufry]

No, script ohio was not first played by Michigan's band. The formation that took place was absolutely nothing like what you see here and it was static, no movement at all. Nice try.

[@timhollamby8728]

Saw OSU band do script Ohio at 2013 Buckeye vs Michigan game in Columbus... Magnificent

[@markcourson3151]

OSU class of '82 Engineering- I saw Bob Hope dot the I.

[@howardfreeland5595]

Class of 1967. I saw Woody dot the eye.

[@justinbarhorst5531]

happy birthday script Ohio

[@mariaarn9368]

BEST band in the land!❤

[@ilikechez5775]

I may join the marching band, and I play a sousaphone. Perhaps one day I'll be the one dotting the I!

[@davepeto2426]

Good luck! I was in the band years when a student there and it's been a wonderful lifelong experience.

[@gordonmorris3066]

Go for it!

[@marcopolo2418]

Gorgeous every damn time.

[@nenethomasy4702]

It amazes how the band can be talking and joking around before their entry to the field and then be so disciplined ( among other things).

[@seanwalters1977]

Awesome stuff! B1G bands have no equal. Greetings from East Lansing

[@cocomo111]

wow this was simply amazing and so coordinated!

[@rawnut77]

Amazing and great band. Congratulations for this job.

[@rhurbstafalcon4807]

Brilliant....simply brilliant...👍🏻

[@charleneevans5848]

my favorite college band. My HS band director had us do a lot of formations he took from osu including doing the revolving "C" as we marched off the field. Great memories

[@meman6964]

Central high, Columbia, we also did revolving C!! And marched quick step 8 steps to 5 yards I'm almost 70 now and can still hit the mark

[@charleneevans5848]

@@meman6964 great times and great memories, we did quick step marching onto the field. we were the top band in sw pa at that time and we took great pride in that.

[@mutednoise8769]

Johh LaVange is the best drum major to ever run out of that tunnel! Bar none! Side note: I usually skip right pass the commercials. But this Google2019 commercial was awesome! Nice job Google.

[@tylerchurch2373]

Muted Noise Thnk I come from his home town of Howland an am currently in his high school marching band.

[@mutednoise8769]

@@tylerchurch2373 What instrument do you play Tyler church? I hope you stick with it. There are great opportunities in college bands. All the best to you son.

[@tylerchurch2373]

Muted Noise I am currently playing the snare drum.

[@mutednoise8769]

@@tylerchurch2373 Yes! Everyone loves the drummers!

[@WHITESOXfan24616]

What does a Google ad have to do with Ohio State

[@jerseyforhawks]

PennSt fan here, God Bless these dedicated students.

[@johngood3163]

This never gets old

[@dennisgannon]

The most impressive college band in all of the USA.!!!!!! 😆😆😆😆😆

[@JBOMBSAWAY]

I am from Nebraska & fully support my Huskers. This gave me chills. Best band performance I have ever seen!!!🙂🏈

[@russs7574]

One of the great traditions of college football. This never gets old...and this coming from a Pitt fan. (Beat Penn State, guys) Around 20 years ago, the son of one of my co-workers was the "dot on the I," and yes, he was there on "tuba scholarship."

[@iamtheeldestboy]

I swear they look like a military sometimes. Their in such sync in looks fake. Incredible

[@bob_._.]

They began as a ROTC band, and still maintain some of the military traditions from that time.

[@jeanmason3874]

The song, "Le Régiment de Sambre et Meuse" is indeed a French song and military march

[@1111pianoman]

no, they're not military...a military school would teach you hicks the difference between "they're" and "their"...thank GOODNESS "ohio" only has four letters...you cannot POSSIBLY screw THAT up...can you?????

[@coolranchdudess9051]

@@1111pianoman Blahaha

[@TheBeagleHasLanded75]

I've heard that before the band enters the stadium they go thru an inspection that some have said is like when a commander inspects their troops.

[@BeachBear64]

I remember trying to do script Ohio on an etch a sketch! Now I just replay the video to get it perfectly

[@donnaeast4845]

They are amazing.

[@billstout6159]

Beautiful!

[@jman1948]

Not an ohio state fan, but I marched in a college marching band and have mad respect for them.

[@stevenmaza1372]

Impressive how they pass each other between lines. I was hoping that two of them would crash, just to see what would happen. They're good!!!

[@uenoe233tatrkbussid]

Memes: 💔💔 Also The Marching Band: 🎶🎶💝

[@joeyv.9227]

Wow !¡I never seen anything like this amazing!!!!

[@scottford6055]

I was at the Toledo game last year when they did the quad script Ohio with the alumni band members..... Shhweeet !

[@craigwright1471]

The Ohio State Marching Band is also know as "The Best Damn Band in the Land". This link is also a good one. It shows the band entrance before the game as well as on Ohio State tradition of "Script Ohio". The video ends with the playing of Ohio State's alma mater, "Carmen Ohio". There are also many other great university bands, but Ohio State is the best. I graduated from Ohio State way back in 1977.

[@kellyketcham1101]

Yes!!!! Let them do the Super Bowl because they are AWESOME!!!!

[@JohnnyLaps]

Amazing.

[@thehobbster6367]

do they sell anything at half-time, who would want to miss this great show

[@jairevonhayes5503]

The Hobbster this is pre game but yeah still applies to half time

[@texasgirl75]

Love seeing the tuba dot that I!!!

[@ethanbates7734]

We just gonna act like the tenor on the far side goal line didn’t go early at @0:32

[@cecile5090]

The best college band I've ever seen👍

[@GNan_GD]

We do the same thing at lake high school in hartville with our school name. Love this song

[@dianecook8611]

This is the best marching band in the world!! The Ohio State Marching Band!!

[@kingomari901]

You just cant go wrong with this band! O-H!

[@maryhollihan4629]

I - O!

[@sharonlopez6571]

Finest band in the land!

[@BUCKINUT]

the greatest spectacle in sports.

[@bbd468]

Damn! I enjoyed that!

[@blackcrow777]

Love it yes I'm a ohio state fan

[@craigboldman6281]

Speechless

[@troystevenson8006]

Very Cool!!!!!

[@srujan00]

Nice ode to 19th century French infantry.

[@quantumfootball]

The marching band director who came up with the Script Ohio was a Belgian immigrant who was using a march that would take the appropriate amount of time.