OSU '66. I saw this many times and never got over the thrill. One of my high school classmates (Eastmoor) who played the sousaphone fulfilled his ambition to dot the i.
I am an Indiana alum and we have a proud basketball history, but "Script Ohio" is the greatest tradition in college sports. It is on "Top 10 Sporting Events' to see in person. "March on the Meuse" is a great choice for its music.
"Drive, Drive on down the field, Men of the scarlet and gray; Don't let them through that line, We've got to win this game today, COME ON OHIO! Smash through to victory, We cheer you as we go! Our honor defend we will fight to the end for OHIO!"
We play this when my band does pre game. I'm going to try to get into this band whenever I'm older, though I have to learn another instrument, because OSU is an all brass band
Every time my wife, who is from Korea, watches this it brings tears to eyes! She went from not knowing anything about football to being passionate about Buckeye football. Now her three sisters & two brothers still in Korea are wearing the Scarlet and Gray!
My biggest dream is to go to an OSU football game. I've been a Buckeye fan ever since the day I was born. That was 52 years ago. Love Ohio State football! O-H
just pure beauty from my home state. Script Ohio, multiple championships, Skyline chili, UDF, buckeyes made right. Scarlet and Grey. who dey! I miss it and this was pure nostalgia
greatness, TRUE. Ya'll have a unique band and great tradition --- as do we LSU - hope to see you in the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME coming soon !!! Two great bands in the SUPERDOME !!!!! The GOLDEN BAND FROM TIGERLAND and yours.
I grew up a little rocker (in Cleveland, Oh, whatelse?). After seeing this performed for the first time (aprox age 8 or 9) I became determined to be a part of something as spectacular and unique. It was my inspiration to join marching band in Jr. high. I hated highschool - all but for those incredible 3 hours on autumnal Friday evenings! Thank-You TBDBITL.
The kick, turn, and bow was an innovation started in '38 when the drum major arrived too soon at the top of the "i" and the sousa player did the extras to use up the music before Buckeye Battle Cry. Crowd roared their approval, and it became part of the show thereafter.
Im from greenville ohio and we do script ohio as a half time tradition at the homecoming. We never were that good but i we are the only ones in our football confrence that do it. It was great times. A very fun song to play.
I was in the marching band at East Tenn State during 1967-71. There were no videos available at the time but we were aware of Script Ohio. We were a band of 160, so we could have done something like it, but our band director was NOT imaginative. We were chafing at the bit, as it were. But I love this.
To everyone that is an alumni, Watching the Band, and script Ohio is Heaven on Earth. It was the best times of our lives. And, the band is the True Pride of the School!! They work hard, study hard, uphold Ohio State Values for the entire school. Most of the time, me and my group, enjoyed the band, fellowship at pregame, the loyalty we have for Ohio State, more then the football game. The football team is just one part of the Ohio State experience.
The prestige of being in this band must be unbelievable! The Seminoles never posted a marching band until the late 40's or early 50's. It became a co-ed school in 1947. Many similarities in the way the two march, especially with the left hand motion! What a treat to watch!
The tradition continues - OSU is a very impressive pre-game show to view! I'm a Florida State Seminole and watching good bands perform is a special treat for me. I have gone through many of the schools pregame shows on You Tube and none can compare to the Script Ohio. Wish I could be there for just ONE of the home games. I'd say that next to the FSU Marching Chiefs, OSU would be my favorite band! Don't let the past year get you down - you'll surely be back!
I was in the "other TBDBTL" when I went to Purdue and I'll never forget traveling to "the Shoe" and being in awe of the traditions at Ohio State and the respect that the band receives. Hats off to you guys.
Wow, still gives me goosebumps like it did as a little kid in Oregon in the seventies! I used to anxiously await the occasional west coast televised Ohio State game just to see Script Ohio. Can't wait 'til the Rose Bowl....Oregon Ducks 65, THE Ohio State 23.
Simply, THE BEST drill there is...period! Anyone who knows anything about marching bands would agree, so the negative comments on here only show ignorance. Even ESPN calls this the "greatest college tradition." The name says it all "The INCOMPARABLE Script Ohio!"
ya ohio state! this is the coolest thing ever!!!!!! i saw this w/ my own eyes a couple years ago and i got goosebumps! i luv when the tuba player dots the i !!!!!
WOW !! Awesome routine. I'm impressed. Great tune too. I really dig this old school marching stuff. And these people do it very well. Keep up the good work.
I love it, it means a lot as i grew up at state because my father was a professor at osu for thirty six years, and I knew coach hays from the day i was born till he died, and i attended all the games for years
Not only the BEST DAMNED BAND IN THE LAND, but the best damned football team in the land. I'm from Michigan, 13 miles outside of Ann Arbor. GO SCARLET AND GRAY --- ALL THE WAY !!! It's 2013 and we're still undefeated after 22 games.
I love the tradition of college football. Its a special feeling to know that this band will still be doing this when im 70 years old regardless of how much our society changes. Love shit like this. Go Irish.
The 69 people who disliked this are from Michigan. Also, this is without a doubt my favorite part of the watching The Best Damn Band in the Land and the best college football tradition I have ever known.
I've seen Script Ohio twice, and come next weekend a third time. It will also mark the first time that I will see 4 Script Ohios as the game against Youngstown St is the Band Alumni game.
The "Script Ohio" is a faster version of the French march"Le Régiment Sambre-Meuse", which is also played in the chilean army when the historical grenadier batallion is marching.
I HAVE HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE OF SEEING TBDBITL PERFORM SCRIPT OHIO IN PERSON. IT IS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS THAT I HAVE SEEN IN MY LIFE. TOTALLY AWESOME. I GET CHILLS WHEN I SEE IT PERFORMED ON TV. THIS VIDEO EVEN GOT ME CHILLIN'... GO BUCKEYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOLY CHEESE IM IN MARCHING BAND AND I KNOW HOW DANGEROUS THOSE MOVES CAN BE IF NOT DONE RIGHT WOW IVE DONE A COUPLE OF THE CROSS OVER MOVES WAY TO GO BUCKS LOVE MY STATE AND TEAM
This is such a cool performance. I'm in the Baylor marching band and we do a half time sort of like this where we spell out a script Baylor, but it's no nearly as complicated with passing thru lines. Good job to TBDBITL
Then I see your point and will take your word for it. Script Ohio does look like a difficult maneuver while playing an instrument. They deserve props for that little display
1st Scripts (2 in 1936) were dotted by a trumpet player. Starting in '37 and continuing thru today Sousaphones have been dotting the "i" ever since, with the exception of a few special guests: Bob Hope, Woody Hayes, 2 former OSU Presidents (and their spouses), Paul Droste (1st former band member to become OSUMB Director), and a retired OSU Ticket Director. This year the OSUMB will honor Jack Nicklaus and he will be dotting the "i" during Halftime when OSU hosts Minnesota on October 28th.
exactly!!! i am so glad somebody finally said something! thats why its called MARCHING band not stride stepping band like the percussion always do. in in a high school marching band and our teacher go's crazy if we dont get our knees up! our rival school does stride step adn we call it the dow walk- cause they dont march and he says if we dont do it correct we can just go march over there
When I was in middle school and saw this, I was mind blown. Now that I'm in high school and doing field show, I see that its not much more than the most epic follow the leader set I've EVER SEEN!!!!
I hate OSU, I'm a Michigan fan (of course), but after being in marching band this year, knowing how hard it is to do everything, I have immense respect for these guys and any other marching band. It's amazing that you can make the same form each and every time perfectly.
this show is so well done that everytime i watch it I just have to sit for a minute in silence afterwards to completely take it in. It just shows they really are the BEST DAMN BAND IN THE LAND!!
I have been an Alabama fan all my life. I cannot stand Ohio State, but I will say this: the perfect marching and rhythm of this band is astounding. I never thought much of the "dotting of the i" before, but DAMN that is awesome! I will never be a fan of Ohio State, but that deserves some MAJOR respect. Outstanding work, Buckeyes!
it's hard work, let me tell you. i'm in the high school marching band and i had practice every other day. these guys are also strides better than we could ever hope to be.
Fun fact, the "dotting the i" tradition came to be because in 1936, the sousaphone player got to that spot 4 or 5 measures early, and he had to take up that time by doing 2 deep bows.
Ohio fans have just as much right to be proud and think we have "the best team" and "the best band" just like everybody else. I think OU's Marching 110 is more exciting, but Ohio State's tradition and fan loyalty is amazing. Anyway, I get goosebumps everytime I watch Script ohio. I don't think people relaize how hard that is. I don't even wanna know how many broken/bloody noses they get every year
OSU '66. I saw this many times and never got over the thrill. One of my high school classmates (Eastmoor) who played the sousaphone fulfilled his ambition to dot the i.
Eastmoor '88. the band director would copy this for our high school
I am an Indiana alum and we have a proud basketball history, but "Script Ohio" is the greatest tradition in college sports. It is on "Top 10 Sporting Events' to see in person. "March on the Meuse" is a great choice for its music.
"Drive, Drive on down the field,
Men of the scarlet and gray;
Don't let them through that line,
We've got to win this game today,
COME ON OHIO!
Smash through to victory,
We cheer you as we go!
Our honor defend we will fight to the end
for OHIO!"
You da real MVP
Thanks i was wanting to know that
I got chills
watched this so many times........
And it NEVER GETS OLD!!!!!
This never gets old no matter how many times you watch it in person or recorded.
I would go to all the way to OSU just for this, its too darn cool. By "all the way" its because I live in California! Well worth the trip I would say!
It is truly a sight to behold.
We play this when my band does pre game. I'm going to try to get into this band whenever I'm older, though I have to learn another instrument, because OSU is an all brass band
Every time my wife, who is from Korea, watches this it brings tears to eyes! She went from not knowing anything about football to being passionate about Buckeye football. Now her three sisters & two brothers still in Korea are wearing the Scarlet and Gray!
I'll be watching for ya!! Good Luck!!! A GREAT dream to persue!
My biggest dream is to go to an OSU football game. I've been a Buckeye fan ever since the day I was born. That was 52 years ago. Love Ohio State football!
O-H
Not often you watch opposing schools’ bands to get ready for gamedays, but this never fails. Cheers from a Wolfpacker, I love this!
I want to witness this first hand before I die...
I did
Sit on the press box (west) side, you'll see "Ohio" right side up. I've been to over 20 games.
I want this on dvd so badly. Can’t wait to go there this summer and learn this.
Never ever will this get old doesnt matter how many times
Simply the best!
Cant tell you how many times I've played this video. For me it is the definitive Script Ohio clip
Great tradition, from an outsider looking in. Band kid here, and its always nice to see the band appreciated by the fans. DOT DAT "i"! lol
just pure beauty from my home state. Script Ohio, multiple championships, Skyline chili, UDF, buckeyes made right. Scarlet and Grey. who dey! I miss it and this was pure nostalgia
This is what I love about the U.S.A. We have these sort of traditions. I am a Univ. of Oregon grad and we don't have anything like this.
I've been to Ohio State games in 1998 and 2001 and have seen this and it was amazing
best college tradition ever. period.
greatness, TRUE. Ya'll have a unique band and great tradition --- as do we LSU - hope to see you in the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME coming soon !!! Two great bands in the SUPERDOME !!!!!
The GOLDEN BAND FROM TIGERLAND and yours.
I grew up a little rocker (in Cleveland, Oh, whatelse?). After seeing this performed for the first time (aprox age 8 or 9) I became determined to be a part of something as spectacular and unique. It was my inspiration to join marching band in Jr. high. I hated highschool - all but for those incredible 3 hours on autumnal Friday evenings! Thank-You TBDBITL.
The kick, turn, and bow was an innovation started in '38 when the drum major arrived too soon at the top of the "i" and the sousa player did the extras to use up the music before Buckeye Battle Cry. Crowd roared their approval, and it became part of the show thereafter.
Im from greenville ohio and we do script ohio as a half time tradition at the homecoming. We never were that good but i we are the only ones in our football confrence that do it. It was great times. A very fun song to play.
I got to see this in person. I enjoyed every second of it.
im a Michigan fan and this is awesome!!! *Like* this is what i wished our marching band did
I was in the marching band at East Tenn State during 1967-71. There were no videos available at the time but we were aware of Script Ohio. We were a band of 160, so we could have done something like it, but our band director was NOT imaginative. We were chafing at the bit, as it were. But I love this.
Thisis the best video I've ever seen of Script Ohio. Thanks, from an Idaho resident who is a OSU fan!
To everyone that is an alumni, Watching the Band, and script Ohio is Heaven on Earth. It was the best times of our lives.
And, the band is the True Pride of the School!! They work hard, study hard, uphold Ohio State Values for the entire school.
Most of the time, me and my group, enjoyed the band, fellowship at pregame, the loyalty we have for Ohio State, more then the football game. The football team is just one part of the Ohio State experience.
The prestige of being in this band must be unbelievable! The Seminoles never posted a marching band until the late 40's or early 50's. It became a co-ed school in 1947.
Many similarities in the way the two march, especially with the left hand motion! What a treat to watch!
I Saw this at 4 home games this year, and I get to see this for the next 3 years. Hell Yes and GO BUCKS!
This never gets old
The tradition continues - OSU is a very impressive pre-game show to view! I'm a Florida State Seminole and watching good bands perform is a special treat for me. I have gone through many of the schools pregame shows on You Tube and none can compare to the Script Ohio. Wish I could be there for just ONE of the home games. I'd say that next to the FSU Marching Chiefs, OSU would be my favorite band! Don't let the past year get you down - you'll surely be back!
I got to preform with them my sophomore year of high school. It was purely amazing!
I was in the "other TBDBTL" when I went to Purdue and I'll never forget traveling to "the Shoe" and being in awe of the traditions at Ohio State and the respect that the band receives. Hats off to you guys.
Wow, still gives me goosebumps like it did as a little kid in Oregon in the seventies! I used to anxiously await the occasional west coast televised Ohio State game just to see Script Ohio.
Can't wait 'til the Rose Bowl....Oregon Ducks 65, THE Ohio State 23.
Simply, THE BEST drill there is...period! Anyone who knows anything about marching bands would agree, so the negative comments on here only show ignorance. Even ESPN calls this the "greatest college tradition." The name says it all "The INCOMPARABLE Script Ohio!"
ya ohio state! this is the coolest thing ever!!!!!! i saw this w/ my own eyes a couple years ago and i got goosebumps! i luv when the tuba player dots the i !!!!!
WOW !! Awesome routine. I'm impressed. Great tune too. I really dig this old school marching stuff. And these people do it very well. Keep up the good work.
i love wen my highschool scripts rams on the field its amazing! :)..i cANT WAIT TO GO TO O.S.U! :)..hopefully ill get into the band
I love it, it means a lot as i grew up at state because my father was a professor at osu for thirty six years, and I knew coach hays from the day i was born till he died, and i attended all the games for years
Never was a big Ohio State fan, but I gotta admit "Script Ohio" never gets old.
Not only the BEST DAMNED BAND IN THE LAND, but the best damned football team in the land. I'm from Michigan, 13 miles outside of Ann Arbor. GO SCARLET AND GRAY --- ALL THE WAY !!! It's 2013 and we're still undefeated after 22 games.
I love the tradition of college football. Its a special feeling to know that this band will still be doing this when im 70 years old regardless of how much our society changes. Love shit like this. Go Irish.
Seriously, I got to see this live in Ann Arbor last year and it's very impressive.
The 69 people who disliked this are from Michigan.
Also, this is without a doubt my favorite part of the watching The Best Damn Band in the Land and the best college football tradition I have ever known.
agreed 32pierce.. notre dame fan here living in columbus ohio... one of the greatest college football traditions....
Just one of those things that make you happy to be a Buckeye, winning/losing football games notwithstanding :)
With the great Dave Kaylor on the call...for the Incomparable...Script...Ohio..!
I've seen Script Ohio twice, and come next weekend a third time. It will also mark the first time that I will see 4 Script Ohios as the game against Youngstown St is the Band Alumni game.
I'm in marching band, we do "Script Indians" and it is hard memorizing music, marching in time, and being in our spots.
AMAZING !!!! I always get chills everytime I see "Script OHIO"
Trust me, it's way harder than it looks!
It is just great to see this anyway possible BUT the greatest way is in person, no questions asked/gb
I grew up on campus( my father was a professor at OSU), and I went to all the home games, and this is a typical football saturday in columbus
My Dad was a trumpet player in the OSU marching band back in the 20's!
GO BUCKS!
It is quite a tradition. Very moving. God bless Ohio and God bless the USA.
The "Script Ohio" is a faster version of the French march"Le Régiment Sambre-Meuse", which is also played in the chilean army when the historical grenadier batallion is marching.
THE best college marching band in the country!
Just awesome, Thanks for posting it
This is one of the greats!!!!
I HAVE HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE OF SEEING TBDBITL PERFORM SCRIPT OHIO IN PERSON. IT IS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS THAT I HAVE SEEN IN MY LIFE. TOTALLY AWESOME. I GET CHILLS WHEN I SEE IT PERFORMED ON TV. THIS VIDEO EVEN GOT ME CHILLIN'... GO BUCKEYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOLY CHEESE IM IN MARCHING BAND AND I KNOW HOW DANGEROUS THOSE MOVES CAN BE IF NOT DONE RIGHT WOW IVE DONE A COUPLE OF THE CROSS OVER MOVES WAY TO GO BUCKS LOVE MY STATE AND TEAM
This is such a cool performance. I'm in the Baylor marching band and we do a half time sort of like this where we spell out a script Baylor, but it's no nearly as complicated with passing thru lines. Good job to TBDBITL
im part of the clifton new jersey mustang marching band and we do a script chs, but this is amazing. my idols
the boardman spartan marching band does this. were beast! the cross is probably the hardest walking between people but its fun!
Then I see your point and will take your word for it. Script Ohio does look like a difficult maneuver while playing an instrument. They deserve props for that little display
Coming from a Florida fan, Script Ohio is probably the coolest thing any band does in college football.
osu doesnt shy away from rematches. we welcome it. since lsu-osu 10-10 tie way back in the day ive been anticipating these games.
This is AMAZING!
1st Scripts (2 in 1936) were dotted by a trumpet player. Starting in '37 and continuing thru today Sousaphones have been dotting the "i" ever since, with the exception of a few special guests: Bob Hope, Woody Hayes, 2 former OSU Presidents (and their spouses), Paul Droste (1st former band member to become OSUMB Director), and a retired OSU Ticket Director. This year the OSUMB will honor Jack Nicklaus and he will be dotting the "i" during Halftime when OSU hosts Minnesota on October 28th.
i love how they're so synchronised when they intersect and still march in perfect form w/o bumping into each other.
GO BUCKEYES AND TBDBITL
I hope you get to do that! It will be such an awesome experience. Keep working!
I don't think people understand how much hardwork that takes to do. At all.
Gives me goosebumps. I always wanted to be a part of TBDBITL.
exactly!!! i am so glad somebody finally said something! thats why its called MARCHING band not stride stepping band like the percussion always do. in in a high school marching band and our teacher go's crazy if we dont get our knees up! our rival school does stride step adn we call it the dow walk- cause they dont march and he says if we dont do it correct we can just go march over there
When I was in middle school and saw this, I was mind blown. Now that I'm in high school and doing field show, I see that its not much more than the most epic follow the leader set I've EVER SEEN!!!!
I hate OSU, I'm a Michigan fan (of course), but after being in marching band this year, knowing how hard it is to do everything, I have immense respect for these guys and any other marching band. It's amazing that you can make the same form each and every time perfectly.
The best damn song in the land played by the best damn band in the land
I cant wait to be in this band, i script wit da best of em
Listening to this always gives me the chills. One of the best damn things I've ever seen.
I love Ohio State.
Went there 99. :D
The sousaphone player who dots the I is practically famous, man.
the ohio state band is something to be cherished
As a tuba player myself, I would love to have that job of dotting the 'i'. Must be a real honor to have that position (seriously).
this show is so well done that everytime i watch it I just have to sit for a minute in silence afterwards to completely take it in. It just shows they really are the BEST DAMN BAND IN THE LAND!!
I have been an Alabama fan all my life. I cannot stand Ohio State, but I will say this: the perfect marching and rhythm of this band is astounding. I never thought much of the "dotting of the i" before, but DAMN that is awesome!
I will never be a fan of Ohio State, but that deserves some MAJOR respect. Outstanding work, Buckeyes!
The close-ups show band members bumping into each other! lol
college traditions at its finest!
Nothing quite like the moment the "i" dotter high-steps to his place and the crowd goes absolutely ballistic.
it's hard work, let me tell you. i'm in the high school marching band and i had practice every other day.
these guys are also strides better than we could ever hope to be.
Man...that is some serious precision! One of the best college bands in the country to be sure. Much respect OSU!
I’m a Michigan fan, but this is the greatest
Having been in Texas for 20 years...All I can say is, I want to go home...Wont ever happen...
Go Bucks! GO O H I O!
Fun fact, the "dotting the i" tradition came to be because in 1936, the sousaphone player got to that spot 4 or 5 measures early, and he had to take up that time by doing 2 deep bows.
Awesome!
I used to watch this growing up
We are the Champions ... Roll Tide Roll ...
Ohio fans have just as much right to be proud and think we have "the best team" and "the best band" just like everybody else.
I think OU's Marching 110 is more exciting, but Ohio State's tradition and fan loyalty is amazing.
Anyway, I get goosebumps everytime I watch Script ohio. I don't think people relaize how hard that is. I don't even wanna know how many broken/bloody noses they get every year