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Being Brutus Buckeye

Ever wondered what it’s like to be on the field of Ohio Stadium on a crisp autumn Saturday, in front of the marching band, cheerleaders, football players and 105,000 screaming fans?

Brian Bunting knows.

Bunting, an industrial systems engineering student, serves as Ohio State’s beloved mascot, Brutus Buckeye.

“To be in such a central role on a game day Saturday is unbelievable,” Bunting said. “The emotions are hard to describe. You always remember how it feels.”

He takes seriously his role of representing Ohio State’s people, tradition and excellence.

“I feel whenever I am Brutus, I’m representing everybody that’s come through this university,” he said`. “We have great academic programs, great athletic programs, great facilities, some of the best students and some of the best faculty. One of the greatest things that drives me is what the mascot represents not to me but to other people.