Ohio State University stands as a major force in intercollegiate sports, boasting an extensive athletics program with 36 varsity teams and considerable funding. In 2024, it allocated $292.8 million to sports, ranking second nationally. However, beneath its celebrated sports culture lies the grim legacy of Richard Strauss, a physician who abused at least 177 male students during his tenure, as detailed in the documentary "Surviving Ohio State." Director Eva Orner highlights the tension between the university's pride and the serious allegations of sexual misconduct reported on campus.
Ohio State's athletics program funding exceeds $292.8 million, with a revenue exceeding $1.2 billion over seven years, making it a national powerhouse.
Eva Orner discusses the cult-like fervor of Ohio State's sports culture, juxtaposing it with the challenging revelations from her documentary on the school's abuse scandal.
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