Love is in the air everywhere you look around, including mailboxes with letters from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Brendan Ferns, a 2016 football prospect from Saint Clairsville, is one of Ohio State's top targets for the next recruiting class. His mother Heidi received a valentine/mailer from the Buckeye coaching staff with a distinct Block 'O' vibe to it:

For those who have trouble reading silver Sharpie, it reads: "Heidi, Happy Valentine's Day from the Buckeyes! Coach M Ash."

It's never a bad idea to butter up the mothers of recruits – unless they find out about the other women being sent sweetheart letters. At that point, all bets are off.