Last season a new tradition was introduced within the Ohio State football program, where a player gets to wear #0 after being voted on by his teammates and coaches. We know who will be wearing it this year.
There are many traditions surrounding the Ohio State football program. Some of the traditions are more new than others. In fact, it is brand new and was introduced in the last season itself. In that tradition a player wears #0 and calls it "Block O".
Last season, Jonathan Cooper got to wear it first. He lived up to it and played well on the defensive line. This year, we now know who will be wearing that jersey. It's going to be offensive lineman Thayer Munford, who shared the good news on Twitter.
I am honored wear the Block O on my jersey. Just thinking how much of an honor it is to be the 2nd person to be the Block O. I would like to thank everyone for your support!! Go Bucks #0 pic.twitter.com/0NMRgJOAko
— Thayer Munford Jr (@TMunford75) August 28, 2021
Munford certainly deserves this respect from his teammates and coaches. He selflessly asked to be on guard so that Dawand Jones could initiate the tackle. Munford has one of the best tackles in the country. Wanting to do that is how high his character is and what a team-first guy he is.
Munford will still thrive in his new position. If he does, he could be a pretty high draft pick for the next season. It would be a little strange to see an offensive lineman wearing a #0. But at the same time, it's good that Munford got this honor.