SAY CHEESE--Ohio State football coach John Cooper poses in front of a spiffy backdrop, during picture day, at Ohio Stadium, in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997. The Buckeyes open their season at home against the Wyoming Cowboys on Aug. 28.

WORKING THE CROWD--Ohio State defensive lineman Paul Breed, from San Francisco, signs autographs for fans during picture day, at Ohio Stadium, in Columbus, Ohio, onThursday, Aug. 7, 1997. The Buckeyes face the Wyoming Cowboys on Aug. 28, in Columbus.

GROUP EFFORT--Ironworkers construct the temporary stands in the south end-zone, at Ohio Stadium, in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997. The stands will be full when the Buckeye's host the University of Wyoming, on Aug. 28.