Pediment Publishing
Being Brutus: Inside the Head of Ohio State's Iconic Mascot - PREORDER ships 11/27/2026
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For 60 years, a rotating cast of student athletes has climbed inside an oversized buckeye nut head and brought one of college sports' most recognizable mascots to life. "Being Brutus: Inside the Head of Ohio State's Iconic Mascot" tells their story. Produced by The Columbus Dispatch, this hardcover book is the product of a full year spent behind the scenes with the people who become Brutus, from tryouts and training to game days at Ohio Stadium and beyond.
Many students have worn the costume since Brutus first appeared at the 1965 homecoming game. This book gathers their voices, their rituals and the moments that never made it onto the Jumbotron. You'll meet the coaches who run the mascot program, the trainers who keep performers healthy and the students who balance academics with one of the most physically demanding roles on campus.
If you've ever wondered what it takes to be the face of Ohio State, or if you simply love the Buckeyes and want a keepsake no other fan on your block will have, this is the book for your coffee table.
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