Charlie Becker apologizes to Ryan Day for gesture at Big Ten Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Following Ohio State's victory over Indiana, Charlie Becker approached Ryan Day to apologize for an obscene gesture he made during the Big Ten Championship last December. Becker expressed regret for his actions, stating he had thought about them since the day after the game. His father, Dave Becker, played for Ohio State in the 1990s, making the gesture particularly significant. The apology was captured on film, and Becker described it as a personal moment reflecting his respect for Day and the Buckeye program.
- •Charlie Becker made an obscene gesture during last year's Big Ten Championship.
- •He apologized to Ryan Day after Ohio State's recent win.
- •Becker's father is an Ohio State alumnus.
- •He had been reflecting on his actions since the previous game.
- •The apology shows maturity and recognition of the importance of sportsmanship.
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Indiana's Charlie Becker apologizes to Ryan Day for obscene gesture
"Emotions got the best of Charlie Becker at the end of last year's Big Ten Championship. He waited nearly a year to make things right in person.
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