Columbus hospital babies to be wrapped in 'Beat Alabama' blankets

Babies born at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on New Year's Day will be introduced into the Buckeyes football culture early.

Babies born at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on New Year's Day will be introduced into Buckeyes football culture early.

According to 10TV in Columbus, the babies will be wrapped in a special "Beat Alabama" blanket and given Ohio State hats. 

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Blankets given to babies at Wexner. This is awesome. #BeatBama pic.twitter.com/KhKLGLrvMe

— Nate Vernon (@NateVernon1) December 31, 2014

Ohio State takes on Alabama in the Sugar Bowl at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday. The winner will advance to the National Championship game to play the winner of Oregon vs. Florida State.

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