Buckeye Lore: The Tragedy of Earle Bruce and John Cooper

2026-06-22

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What are the most important moments in the history of ⁠Ohio State football⁠? These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport. Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today. We continue that today with a look at two coaches who spent their entire tenures being the ep...

What are the most important moments in the history of ⁠Ohio State football⁠?

These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport.

Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today.

We continue that today with a look at two coaches who spent their entire tenures being the epitome of good, but never quite enough.

This is the story about the tragedy of Earle Bruce and John Cooper.

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