Homecoming is always a special event for those returning to Columbus in the fall. However, for one select group it's an annual opportunity to continue to provide leadership to the Ohio State program.

The weekend of Homecoming, every former Buckeye captain is invited back to take part in the captain's breakfast. The current captains are welcomed into the club, and given mugs with their names and season engraved on it.

Columbus businessmen Walter Jeffery, who believed past captains should be honored, started this tradition at Scioto Country Club back in 1934. That same year, new coach Francis Schmidt also initiated another great Buckeye tradition, the Gold Pants. 2009 Captains

• Todd Boeckman
• Malcolm Jenkins
• James Laurinaitis
• Brian Robiskie