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brutus161

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Aug 6, 2010 9:54 PM
I reenlisted in the Navy again today for maybe the last time. This will take me to 20 years. I wanted it to be special, so I sat it up to happen at the Shoe.


Then I got invited to go watch Buckeye football practice by Coach Tressel. He wanted me to stick around after practice so we could talk, and he even posed for pics with me and my family.


He was cool enough to give my daughter a popsicle after practice.

TP posed for a shot also


I got to touch one of Archie's Heisman trophies


After all of that the whole family went to the zoo and had a great time. Today was a great day, and I am glad I got to share it with my family.
Aug 6, 2010 9:54pm
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oletiger

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Aug 6, 2010 9:59 PM
Really cool, thank you for your service.
Aug 6, 2010 9:59pm
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GoChiefs

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Aug 6, 2010 10:03 PM
That's awesome. Sounds like a day you will never forget! And to repeat oletiger...thank you.
Aug 6, 2010 10:03pm
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Gardens35

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Aug 6, 2010 10:03 PM
Congrats and best wishes to you and yours!
Aug 6, 2010 10:03pm
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Tiger2003

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Aug 6, 2010 10:18 PM
Anchors Away....from a Combat Vet Marine.....Semper FI
Aug 6, 2010 10:18pm
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Fab1b

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Aug 6, 2010 10:22 PM
Very cool my friend!!
Aug 6, 2010 10:22pm
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THE4RINGZ

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Aug 6, 2010 10:22 PM
Thank you for your dedication to our country
Aug 6, 2010 10:22pm
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Mohican00

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Aug 6, 2010 10:23 PM
That's cool as shit. Congrats.

*edit* And there are those black practice jerseys. Really want to see those on the field
Aug 6, 2010 10:23pm
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Mr. 300

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Aug 6, 2010 10:27 PM
So awesome. You are a true American hero!!
Aug 6, 2010 10:27pm
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karen lotz

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Aug 6, 2010 10:30 PM
Pretty cool. Thanks for all you do for our country.


Mohican00;444201 wrote:*edit* And there are those black practice jerseys. Really want to see those on the field

I'd assume those are the non contact jerseys that QB's wear. Most other places they are red, obviously that wouldn't work in Columbus.
Aug 6, 2010 10:30pm
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Aug 6, 2010 10:33 PM
I'm not an OSU fan, but that is awesome! And to repeat everyone else, thanks for your service.
Aug 6, 2010 10:33pm
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ts1227

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Aug 6, 2010 10:34 PM
justincredible;444208 wrote:I'm not an OSU fan, but that is awesome! And to repeat everyone else, thanks for your service.

This
Aug 6, 2010 10:34pm
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homefield

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Aug 6, 2010 10:37 PM
Outstanding and congrats to you and I am sure your family is very proud.
Aug 6, 2010 10:37pm
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iclfan2

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Aug 7, 2010 1:07 AM
Well since it hasn't been done yet....

But really, that is awesome and thank you for your service.
Aug 7, 2010 1:07am
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sjmvsfscs08

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Aug 7, 2010 1:40 AM
Fucking sweet
Aug 7, 2010 1:40am
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Trueblue23

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Aug 7, 2010 1:53 AM
Hell yea man! Congrats and thank you!
Aug 7, 2010 1:53am
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brutus161

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Aug 7, 2010 6:18 AM
Thanks everyone. Honestly, the coolest part of the day for me, was when Tressel gave my daughter a popsicle. She doesn't realize how cool that is, but I will always know.
Aug 7, 2010 6:18am
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vball10set

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Aug 7, 2010 7:49 AM
brutus--I AM a Buckeye fan,and it makes me proud when JT and his troops exhibit class like this..and I also want to thank you,and servicemen like you, for doing what you do--it makes me proud to be an AMERICAN as well...GO BUCKS & USA!!!

btw,my brother is retired Navy after 20 years...he's living in Nebraska,and he's a huge Buckeye fan...he's gonna' love this post!!!
Aug 7, 2010 7:49am
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Heelz

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Aug 7, 2010 8:06 AM
Thats great you got to have such a great day I don't think it can be said enough thank you for your dedication and service to our country.
Aug 7, 2010 8:06am
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Mohican00

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Aug 7, 2010 8:47 AM
karen lotz;444206 wrote:I'd assume those are the non contact jerseys that QB's wear. Most other places they are red, obviously that wouldn't work in Columbus.

I've heard that they have black practice jerseys....but you're right it could be a non contact jersey. The only thing I've heard in regard to them is that Ohio State will never wear black jerseys in a game (a la Georgia). At least not in the near future
Aug 7, 2010 8:47am
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brutus161

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Aug 7, 2010 8:54 AM
Mohican00;444410 wrote:I've heard that they have black practice jerseys....but you're right it could be a non contact jersey. The only thing I've heard in regard to them is that Ohio State will never wear black jerseys in a game (a la Georgia). At least not in the near future

Practice jerseys were scarlet and white. The black ones were on the QB's.
Aug 7, 2010 8:54am
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RelsonGracieBJJ

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Aug 7, 2010 8:57 AM
Thank you for helping to ensure our freedom :)
Aug 7, 2010 8:57am
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brutus161

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Aug 7, 2010 9:04 AM
ccrunner609;444417 wrote:The Navy does this?



J/K
Do you ever hear about another country's navy? Yeah, we're the reason for that.
Aug 7, 2010 9:04am
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Speedofsand

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Aug 7, 2010 9:32 AM
That is awesome! Congrats on the day, and great pictures. Priceless family memories. You may have kicked off a Buckeyes National Championship season on the block O. Thank you Brutus161, my brother is retired Navy after 20+ years.
Aug 7, 2010 9:32am
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brutus161

The Navy Guy

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Aug 7, 2010 9:40 AM
Speedofsand;444433 wrote:That is awesome! Congrats on the day, and great pictures. Priceless family memories. You may have kicked off a Buckeyes National Championship season on the block O. Thank you Brutus161, my brother is retired Navy after 20+ years.

If we win this year, I might get invited back every year. I like superstitions.
Aug 7, 2010 9:40am