[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 8 (Friday, January 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E76]
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           CONGRATULATING THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BUCKEYES

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                          HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 16, 2015

  Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate The Ohio State 
University Buckeyes, the undisputed 2015 NCAA Football National 
Champions. In the inaugural College Football Playoff National 
Championship Game on January 12, 2015, the Buckeyes, led by Coach Urban 
Meyer, beat the Oregon Ducks with a final score of 42-20.
  In the state of Ohio, nothing is given. Everything is earned. This 
year's Buckeye football team worked hard the entire season in the face 
of adversity. After the pre-season loss of starting quarterback Braxton 
Miller, many critics predicted the season would be doomed. Following a 
35-21 defeat in the second game of the season to the Virginia Tech 
Hokies, many questioned whether the Buckeyes could win the Big-10 
Championship. When J.T. Barrett broke his ankle in the final regular 
season game against the University of Michigan, some wondered if the 
Buckeyes even deserved to be considered for the playoffs despite a 11-1 
record.
  This year's team defied all odds, silenced the critics, and finished 
the season as national champions. In their final 3 games of the season 
the Buckeyes, led by quarterback Cardale Jones, a constituent of my 
Congressional District, won the Big 10 Championship against the 
Wisconsin Badgers, defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Sugar Bowl 
to advance to the National Championship Game, and capped off the 
tremendous season with a win over the Oregon Ducks.
  As a proud alum of The Ohio State University, I commend these student 
athletes for their hard work and dedication both on and off the 
football field. O-H-I-O!

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