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December 20, 2024
Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio State football security team is taking its anti-flag planting measure up to an entirely new level when the Buckeyes play the Tennessee Volunteers in the College Football Playoff’s first round on Saturday.
“We’re confident the Bucks will win, but in the off-chance Tennessee gets out of here with the W, they won’t be planting any flags at midfield after the clock strikes 0:00,” said Ohio State’s Director of Stadium Security Jack Rich on Friday morning via Slack Huddle.
When asked if Ohio State’s TSA-style measures—which include a high-tech fabric detector, frisking, and random clothing removal—bordered on invasive, Rich said his security team was in full compliance with the standards and regulations set out both at the state and national level. He followed up with an appeal to rationality, stating that the new policy isn’t as restrictive as it initially sounds.
“They can still bring in flag poles, they can have moderately sized pennants, et cetera. I’m not sure if Tennessee is one of those towel-waving schools, but if they are, those are fair game as well,” Rich concluded.
