Ever wonder what Ohio State players have done to deserve those buckeye stickers on their helmets? Here is the criteria that former coach Jim Tressel established

Goal (all criteria in each row must be met to earn a buckeye leaf) Awarded to Buckeye Leaf Win - every team member will receive a Buckeye Leaf after a victory Team Buckeye Leaf Big Ten - every team member will receive an additional Buckeye Leaf for a Big Ten win Team Buckeye Leaf Win T.O. Margin Team Buckeye Leaf Winning Performance – each individual that meets the film grade standard as set by the staff receives a Buckeye Leaf. Offensive Lineman - 80% Defensive Lineman - 80% Tailback - 90% Fullback - 85% Linebackers - 85% Defensive Back - 90% Quarterback - 85% Wide Receiver - 85% Individual Buckeye Leaf Big Play in Football Game as designated by Coach Tressel Individual

Buckeye Leaf Criteria Offensive Unit Goal (In each category if criteria is met, the entire offensive unit that played significantly will receive an award. ) Awarded to Buckeye Leaf Score 24 points (when it is sufficient for an Ohio State victory). Offensive Unit Buckeye Leaf No turnovers and all possession changes must occur across 50 yardline so that our opponent begins their drive with more than 50 yard to go. Offensive Unit Buckeye Leaf Ten plays of 12 + yard. Offensive Unit Buckeye Leaf Convert all short yardage situations. Offensive Unit Buckeye Leaf Four drives of 8 + plays. Offensive Unit Buckeye Leaf 54% first down consistency Offensive Unit

Buckeye Leaf Criteria Defensive Unit Goal (In each category if criteria is met, the entire defensive unit that played significantly will receive an award. ) Awarded to Buckeye Leaf Hold opponents to 13 points or less (if sufficient for an OSU victory) Defensive Unit Buckeye Leaf Defensive Score Defensive Unit Buckeye Leaf Five “3 and outs” Defensive Unit Buckeye Leaf Stop opponents in all sudden change situations Defensive Unit Buckeye Leaf Stop opponent inside their own 10-yard line so that Ohio State obtains the ball in “plus territory”. Defensive Unit Buckeye Leaf Stop opponent in all two-minute situations. Defensive Unit Buckeye Leaf Force three (3) turnovers. Defensive Unit

Special Units Buckeye Leaf Criteria Kickoff Team Goal (all criteria in each row must be met to earn a buckeye leaf) Awarded to Buckeye Leaf Result inside 25-yard line every time No Penalties No Missed Tackles 11 Hustling in Proper Lanes Kickoff Team Buckeye Leaf Recover Onside Kick Kickoff Team Buckeye Leaf Cause Fumble and Recovery Individual Buckeye Leaf Tackle Inside 20 yard line Individual

Punt Team Goal (all criteria in each row must be met to earn a buckeye leaf) Awarded to Buckeye Leaf Net Punt 35 Yards No Rushed or Blocked Punts No Penalties No Missed Tackles 11 Hustling in Proper Lanes Punt Team Buckeye Leaf Successful Fake Punt for 1st Down Punt Team Buckeye Leaf Down Punt Inside 10 Yard Line Punt Team Buckeye Leaf Cause Fumble/Recovery Individual

Kick-Off Return Team Goal (all criteria in each row must be met to earn a buckeye leaf) Awarded to Buckeye Leaf All Returnable Kicks past 25-yard line No Fumbles No Penalties Never Lose an Onside Kick Kick-Off Team Buckeye Leaf Kick-off Returned past 40-yard line Kick-Off Team

Rangers Goal (all criteria in each row must be met to earn a buckeye leaf) Awarded to Buckeye Leaf Average 5 yards or more per return Catch in air all catchable punts No Fumbles No Penalties Rangers Buckeye Leaf Punt Returned over 20 yards Rangers Buckeye Leaf Block or force a poor punt Rangers

Field Goal / Extra Point Team Goal (all criteria in each row must be met to earn a buckeye leaf) Awarded to Buckeye Leaf 100% PAT Success & 40-Yard FG or Less 75% FG Success Outside 40 Yards No Penalties 100% Mechanics No rushed or block kicks or penetration FG / XP Team Buckeye Leaf Successful fake field goal attempt FG / XP Team Buckeye Leaf 45+ yard Field Goal Individual

Field Goal / Extra Point Block Team Goal (all criteria in each row must be met to earn a buckeye leaf) Awarded to Buckeye Leaf Blocked attempt or pressure forcing miss Block Team Buckeye Leaf Preventing fake attempt Block Team Buckeye Leaf Score Block Team

There you go, I had access.

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