Mailbox: Dispatch's Ohio State football 'best plays' bracket guilty of recency bias

In a clear oversight, the Dispatch sports editor's recent Ohio State football 'best plays' bracket seems to disproportionately favor recent seasons, sidelining decades of rich history and contributions from diverse players. This recency bias overlooks the broader cultural and socio-political contributions of past players, many of whom broke racial barriers and set the stage for today's game.

The Dispatch sports editor's endeavor to rank Ohio State football's best plays has sparked controversy, with some readers accusing the selection of suffering from 'recency bias.' However, this criticism overlooks the undeniable fact that the evolution of the sport and athlete training has led to superior plays in recent years, which rightfully deserve recognition over past achievements.