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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Rogue River man allegedly copped to fatal knifing, affidavit says ... Muralists add color to I-5 columns as part of Hawthorne Park renovation ... US authorities allege Oregon imam assisted radicals ... Rogue River man allegedly copped to fatal knifing, affidavit says ... Muralists add color to I-5 columns as part of Hawthorne Park renovation ... US authorities allege Oregon imam assisted radicals ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Helmet stickers definitely not pot leaves Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 15, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jan. 15, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News While watching the ill-fated Oregon Ducks play against Ohio State, I noticed that the Ohio players had stickers on their helmets that looked like marijuana leaves (or perhaps atomic symbols?). Now, my husband gets irritated when I ask "stupid questions," but I think he just didn't know the answer. Do you know what they mean? — G.E., Ashland Based on the outcome of that game, if those Ohio State players were operating under the influence of any drugs, we seriously doubt it was marijuana. They didn't seem to be particularly mellow, from what we could tell. (Hey, did you hear this one? How do you make dough for Duck cookies? Put the Ducks in a bowl and beat them for three hours.) Anyway, the answer to your question is found in the nickname for the Ohio State athletic teams: the Buckeyes. The symbols you saw on those helmets were buckeye leaves, which come from the buckeye tree, which is the Ohio state tree. The Buckeye's mascot, Brutus, is a buckeye nut (and to think some people laugh at Ducks and Beavers!). According to an article on the ESPN website, the idea of the helmet stickers came from legendary Ohio State coach Woody Hayes, who first gave them out in 1968. A player can earn a buckeye sticker by making an outstanding play or having an outstanding game or, we suppose, by winning a national championship. Sigh. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them.   MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 15, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501