Marvin Harrison, Jr. and Jack Sawyer First Two Buckeye Freshmen to Lose Black Stripes
Wide receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr. and defensive end Jack Sawyer are the first two Ohio State freshmen to have their black stripes removed this year. The removal of the black stripe from the helmet signifies that a player has done enough in practice to earn full-fledged Buckeye status. Losing a black stripe in spring is …