Countdown to kickoff: Archie Griffin

Ohio State begins what we all hope is a national championship season Sept. 1 against a pretend OSU: Oregon State University.
There are just 45 days until the Buckeyes bash the Beavers so the crack staff at That's What She Said decided this would be a perfect jumping-off point for our Countdown to Kickoff.
If I have to explain the significance of the No. 45 to any of you in Buckeye Nation, you must turn in your membership card right away.

Archie Griffin is the only 2-time Heisman Trophy winner.

To me, Archie Griffin is Ohio State football. When I'm asked who the greatest OSU football player is of all-time, I don't hesitate to say Griffin.
He's the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, and the first and one of two (Brian Cushing) to start in four Rose Bowls. He led OSU to a 40-5-1 record and four B1G titles during his four years in Columbus. He ran for 5,589 yards on 924 carries, an NCAA record at the time, and finished with 6,559 all-purpose yards and 26 TDs. He rushed for at least 100 yards in 34 games, including an NCAA record 31 straight.
The No. 24 overall pick in the 1976 draft, Griffin played seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals
His No. 45 is retired but certainly not forgotten by OSU.
Keep checking back for more OSU memories as the Countdown to Kickoff will run as we see fit.