I had not been to an Ohio State football game for a number of years, till yesterday.
Near the stadium, where some of the crowd gathered, reminds you of a war zone. Every branch of police is there, all types of security, police dogs, police on horses, riot squads and various types of military vehicles.
They had 105 thousand plus at the game, many more outside the stadium, tailgating and watching the game on TV, and I don't know how many policemen. Football Saturday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio.
It was a patriotic day. They played Navy. They payed tribute to all service people, everywhere. The two teams entered the field, together, so that the crowd roar was the same for both teams. I doubt that has ever been done before. They may have started a tradition that will follow all of the Service Academy's. A salute for those who have served as well as the Academy players, who will serve.
I am a Korean Veteran. To be on the safe side, I wore an Ohio State shirt, with my son's USS ELROD hat. I had a number of people thank me for my service, and one naval officer gave me a half wave, half salute. I have never played the veteran card before, but I did feel like a veteran, yesterday. I think I am going to buy a Korean War Veteran hat and start wearing that.
Navy did not return the favor, they almost upset the Buckeyes.
