Another pair of Ohio State walk-ons "officially" became Buckeyes on Tuesday.
Junior safety Owen Fankhauser and freshman running back Robert Cope both had their black stripes removed on Tuesday, completing the team initiation ritual to be recognized as players who have proven they belong on the Ohio State football.
Congratulations @fanky_9 for losing your black stripe! Thank you for all you do for the Buckeyes!! pic.twitter.com/KwVawF6wTD
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 18, 2018
Fankhauser, a product of Stow-Munroe Falls High School, joined the team in the spring.