- Edwin “Tubby” Essington was the Marching Band’s first strutting drum major
- In 1936, John W. Brungart of Coshocton was the first person to dot the “i”
- The famous Ramp Entrance was started in 1928 and has remained virtually unchanged through the years
- To be eligible to dot the “i” a sousaphone player must be at least a fourth-year Marching Band member
- Nearly 10 million people have viewed the Marching Band’s “Tribute to Michael Jackson” halftime show from last season
- The Marching Band uniforms are dark navy blue wool jacket and pants with white crossbelts, white gloves and black shoes with white spats
- More than 400 hopefuls try out each year for the 225 marching and playing spots
- Each band member practices approximately 30 hours per week during football season to learn the music and field formations