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Urban Meyer gives blunt response to Tennessee fans turnout at Ohio Stadium
Tennessee fans showed up to Columbus Stadium over the weekend for the First Round of the College Football Playoff, the Volunteers certainly didn’t meet expectations when taking the field against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Despite a massive representation of Tennessee orange in the crowd, Ohio State dismantled the Volunteers, defeating the SEC program by a score of 42-17 — but it felt like even more of a blowout than that. Regardless of the result, former Buckeyes leader Urban Meyer was surprised by the takeover of fans from Knoxville, even going as far to say he was alarmed by the development.
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“First time I’ve ever seen that in that stadium. A little alarmed by it,” Meyer proclaimed, via The Triple Option. “But the Buckeyes came out, what was it, 42-10? It was worse than that.”
While it certainly was a surprising turn of events, the result was still the desired one for the Buckeyes. Now, their fanbase can focus on gearing up and making the trip for the Rose Bowl in the Quarterfinal of the CFP.
Moreover, the high turnover of Tennessee fans actually made Ohio State’s domination of the Volunteers more impressive to some pundits, including Paul Finebaum. He made sure to heap some praise on the Buckeyes after their eye-opening performance.
“What I was so impressed with was the resiliency of Ohio State.” Finebaum stated, via SportsCenter. “They heard the noise, especially from the pundits, like me, about Ryan Day’s future and they blocked it out. That was what was so impressive. They just went right to it. Tennessee is a good football team but you wouldn’t have known it last night because Ohio State beat them in every facet of the game — except one. Tennessee actually did the most trash talking coming in. They had almost 35 or 40 percent of the fans. It did not make any difference because of what Ohio State did on the field.
“Credit to Ryan Day. He blocked it out as well. He did not let it get to him. The Michigan loss was nowhere to be found and now they have a chance, again, to make a run.”
The job certainly isn’t finished for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes, and the road only gets more difficult from here. With the Oregon Ducks on the docket, Urban Meyer and the rest of Ohio State’s incredible fanbase will be roaring when New Year’s Day rolls around.
The History of Earth Day
A comprehensive look at the evolution of Earth Day from its 1970 origins to a global environmental movement.
Earth Day, the annual event which promotes environmental protection and awareness, is this week.
Celebrating its 56th year, this year’s Earth Day theme is “Our Power, Our Planet,” which stresses the importance of communities, educators, workers and families working together toward environmental progress.
“‘Our Power, Our Planet’ is not a political statement. It is a commitment to stewardship, resilience, and shared accountability — a call for every individual, community, and sector to exercise their power in service of the planet we all depend on,” reads the 2026 manifesto.
To celebrate Earth Day 2026, the Tennessee State Parks system will be offering educational, recreational and volunteer events across the state.
Here’s what to know.
When is Earth Day 2026?
Earth Day is April 22.
According to Earthday.org, the movement’s founders — inspired by the student anti‑war protests of the 1960s and 1970s — chose a weekday falling between Spring Break and final exams to maximize the greatest student participation.
Why is Earth Day celebrated?
The history of Earth Day dates back to 1962 with Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestselling book, “Silent Spring” which raised awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and the links between pollution and public health.
U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson, a Democrat from Wisconsin, was concerned about worsening environmental conditions and galvanized by the massive 1969 oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara. He launched the idea that would become Earth Day.
Nelson partnered with Republican U.S. Rep. Pete McCloskey and activist Denis Hayes to organize nationwide teach‑ins on April 22, expanding the effort beyond college campuses and rebranding it as Earth Day, an event that quickly gained national media attention and widespread public participation.
Tennessee State Parks system celebrates Earth Day 2026
Here’s a look at events planned by region, happening on and around April 22.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Big hearts, small hands! Tennessee kids are stepping up to make a big difference this summer.
First Lady Maria Lee on Tuesday announced the eighth annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge, encouraging young students to dedicate part of their summer to helping others.
The program, part of the Tennessee Serves initiative, runs from June 1 through Aug. 1 and is open to rising kindergarteners through rising sixth graders across the state.
Participants must complete at least two hours of service across two of eight designated categories to finish the challenge, with top participants earning an invitation to a September carnival at the Tennessee Residence.
Since its launch in 2019, more than 3,500 children have contributed over 15,000 hours of service through activities ranging from park cleanups to assisting nursing homes and raising funds for disaster relief.
Registration opened Tuesday, with parents and guardians able to sign up participants and access additional details through the First Lady’s official website.
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