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The Block O at a 2007 home game

Block O is a student organization on the campus of The Ohio State University and also serves as the official student cheering section of the Ohio State Buckeyes.^[1] Founded in 1938, Block O has grown to become the largest student organization on the campus of The Ohio State University.^[2]

[edit] History

Block O was founded in 1938 by OSU cheerleader Clancy Isaac.^[2] Prior to renovation, the Block O resided in the north end of Ohio Stadium, but has since been relocated to section 39A which is in the south stands. This section of the stadium is for students only and annually sells out its 1200 tickets within days of ticket sales opening. While seating is limited to this number, membership in the organization exceeds 2000 students. Block O is known for its use of capes and colored cards to create stunts or images in the section.

Since its inception, Block O has added three subsidiary groups to help meet student demand for other Ohio State sporting events. These groups include Buckeye Nuthouse (men's basketball), the Ice Box (men's ice hockey), and the Scarlet Setters (women's volleyball).