1-1 In 1944 Les Horvath became Ohio States first Heisman Trophy winner. Horvath led the Buckeyes to a perfect 9-0 record winning the Big Ten Championship. Horvath led the Big Ten in rushing and total offense and was selected the Big Ten MVP in 1944.

1-2 In 1954, Howard "Hopalong" Cassady led OSU to a perfect 10-0 record and the first of five National Championships for Coach Woody Hayes. Cassady was selected unanimous All-America honors in 1954 and 1955. In 1955, Cassady was selected as Heisman Trophy winner and Athlete of the Year.

1-3. Vic Janowicz is recognized by historians as the greatest athlete to play football at Ohio State. He excelled in all phases of the game - offense, defense in addition to handling all of the kicking. He is remembered for the remarkable 27 yard field goal against Michigan in the famous 1950 Snow Bowl. Janowicz was selected consensus All-America and Heisman Trophy winner in 1950.

2. This image captures the first Script Ohio performed October 10, 1936 at the Pittsburgh game. Script Ohio is the signature formation performed before, during halftime or after home games by the "Pride of the Buckeyes," Ohio State's 225 member marching band. Ohio States dotting of the "i" was selected number one in Athlon's Sports 10 greatest college football traditions.

3. Archie Griffin led Ohio State to a 40-5-1 record and four Big Ten titles between 1972 and 1975. He is the first and only player to ever win two Heisman Trophy awards, one in 1974 and the second in 1975. As a senior he received the NCAA's prestigious Top Five award for excellence in athletics, academics and leadership. Coach Woody Hayes quote on Archie Griffin says it best, "He is a better young man than he is a football player and he is the best football player I've ever seen."

4. I painted the clock with the hands set at 7:00 to represent OSU's seven National Championships - 1942, 1954, 1957, 1961, 1968, 1970 and 2002.

5. Ohio Stadium was built in 1922 and renovated in 2001 bringing the capacity to 101,568 making it the fourth largest on-campus facility in the nation. The image of Ohio Stadium over the fireplace says tribute to the "Best fans in college football" where a customary sold-out crowd cheers on the Buckeyes. Ohio State continues as one of the top four in National attendance year-in and year-out.

6. I chose to represent the Ohio State University campus by showing University Hall, one of its most recognizable land mark structures. In 1995, Eddie George became Ohio States sixth Heisman Trophy winner. His record-setting 314 yard performance against Illinois, November 11, 1995 capped a great career. He received several other honors in 1995 including the Doak Walker Award, the Maxwell Award, the Walter Camp Player of the Year award and Big Ten MVP. As the Houston Oilers first round NFL draft pick, he was the 1996 NFL Rookie of the Year.

8-1. Jack Tatum was selected two-time All-American and National Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. Truly a dominant player and intimidating force in college and the NFL. He led the defense as a three year starter as OSU rolled up a 27-2 record winning the 1968 National Championship. As the Oakland Raiders first round pick in the 1971 NFL draft, Tatum was a three time selection to the Pro Bowl and a member of the 1976 Super Bowl Championship team.

8-2. Craig Krenzel is recognized as an outstanding leader who defines the word winner. He led OSU to the 2002 National Championship and the first unbeaten season since 1968. His key plays throughout the season led to several narrow victories culminating in the National Championship.

8-3. Matt Wilhelm is the latest in the Ohio State Tradition of outstanding linebackers. Wilhelm led the defense as OSU finished the 2002 season unbeaten and consensus National Champions. The leading tackler in 2002, Wilhelm was honored as an All-American.

9-1. Orlando Pace is recognized as one of the most dominant offensive lineman ever to play the game. Pace won the Lombardi Award in 1995 and 1996 as the first two-time winner. He also won the Outland Trophy in 1996 and finished fourth in Heisman Trophy balloting. His other awards included All-American honors in 1995-1996 and Ohio State MVP in 1996. As the St. Louis Rams first pick in the 1997 NFL Draft, Pace was a member of the Rams' 1999 Super Bowl Championship team.

9-2. Chris Spielman is Ohio States all-time leader in solo tackles and was known as intense and competitive beyond description. As a two-time All-American Spielman capped a brilliant career in 1987 by winning the Lombardi Award.

9-3. Rex Kern led Ohio State to 27-2 record winning the 1968 National Championship and two Big Ten titles. Kern was named All-America in 1969. He also led the Buckeyes to the brink of the National Championship in 1969 and 1970. He was recognized as an emotional leader that could come up with the big play at the most critical juncture.

10. I included hidden images in the fireplace representing each victory on the road to the 2002 National Championship. Certain rocks are shaped to represent the state of Ohio and the state of each University defeated by Ohio State over the 2002 season. The schematic shown here identifies each state shaped in the rocks as referenced below.

11. Legendary Head Coach Woody Hayes led the Buckeyes from 1951 to 1978 winning 5 national titles, 13 Big Ten Crowns, 205 games and 152 conference games. He coached 56 All-American players, three Heisman Trophy winners, three Outland Trophy winners and three Lombardi Award winners. Four of his teams finished unbeaten while another five finished with one loss. Hayes recorded a lifetime record of 238-72-10 twice winning national Coach of the Year honors. Woody Hayes was a noted historian with a passion for military history teaching during the off season as an associate professor at Ohio State. Hayes died March 12, 1987.

12. Head Coach Jim Tressel has brought the Buckeyes back to national prominence. He led Ohio State to their first consensus national title since 1968 defeating Miami 31-24 in a double overtime thriller. Tressel was named the 2002 National Coach of the Year. Heading into the 2003 season, he has a lifetime record of 156-62-2 in seventeen years.

13. On January 3, 2003 in the Fiesta Bowl, Ohio State came back with two fourth-down conversions in the first OT Maurice Clarett scored the winning touchdown in double overtime to seal the 31-24 victory over the Miami Hurricanes securing the first consensus title since 1968.

14. I chose the image of the little boy throwing a football through an old tire to represent where the dream begins. Somewhere in Ohio the magic begins - at home, in the back yard, a little boy, a ball and the love of Ohio State football that inspires the dream of one day taking his place among the Buckeye football legends.

15. I selected the books on the table to pay tribute to the great tradition of Ohio State Football.

16. I wanted to depict a roaring fire to represent the fire, drive and intensity of every player who wears the scarlet and gray to live up to the rich and unparalleled legacy of Ohio State Football.

17. A close look at the rock in the fireplace reflects a subtle hidden image of the Heisman Trophy representing the six Heisman winners at Ohio State.

18. On the left side of the little boys wooden tool box is a hidden image of the 2002 Circuit City National Championship Trophy.

19. The number 1 on the Ohio State jersey represents the 2002 journey to greatness. It is also symbolic of the storied tradition and the consensus that the heart and soul of college football reside in Columbus, Ohio.