COLUMBUS, Ohio – In a show of support for Ohio State University fans during “Beat *ichigan Week,” Kroger has stepped in to loan its iconic Brutus Buckeye statue to College Traditions. The gesture comes after vandals damaged the beloved Brutus statue outside the College Traditions bookstore on Lane Avenue over the weekend.
The statue, which has become a key symbol for Buckeye Nation, will be temporarily replaced with Kroger’s statue, allowing fans to continue celebrating and taking photos in front of the familiar mascot during this week of intense rivalry.
What is going on with the rampant crime on the Ohio State campus???
A weenie dog was stolen from Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace.
Brutus VANDALIZED at College Traditions.
THIS MUST STOP. pic.twitter.com/m1JILY0qJl— Harry From CBus (@HarryFromCBus) November 25, 2024
Media are invited to attend the delivery and setup of the statue, which will be placed across Lane Avenue from St. John Arena. The installation is expected to attract plenty of attention as the university community rallies behind the Buckeyes in their annual showdown with Michigan.
Kroger’s loan of the statue is a symbol of unity and community spirit, ensuring that fans have a place to gather and show their Buckeye pride despite the unfortunate incident. The statue will remain on display throughout “Beat *ichigan Week,” providing a temporary home for the beloved Brutus as fans prepare for one of the biggest games of the season.
