Urban Meyer’s first season as head coach of Ohio State was, well, perfect. The Buckeyes finished 12-0. After the season ended, Meyer quickly focused on recruiting. His biggest goal; plant a scarlet and gray flag in Cincinnati.

Meyer, a 1986 graduate of the University of Cincinnati, recognized the disconnect between Ohio State and the Queen City. For years, the top players from Cincinnati went elsewhere. The city has often seen their top players go to Notre Dame, Kentucky, Louisville and Cincinnati among others.

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