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Ohio State gives Urban Meyer $4 Million per, $200K more than Tressel

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Ohio State released the information specifics on its contract with Urban Meyer today; it involves discussion on specific requirements for reporting violations of NCAA rules. (More on this coming later) It also is now public that Meyer will make $4,000,000 per year guaranteed with other incentives. That's $200,000 more than what the Buckeyes paid Jim Tressel. The language … [Read more...] about Ohio State gives Urban Meyer $4 Million per, $200K more than Tressel

Can OSU’s Jared Sullinger be a legit NBA four? (Video)

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The Buckeyes Jared Sullinger went back for another year of school to learn to better be a four than a five. In college basketball, he could get away with playing both positions, but at the next level, he'll have to be a power forward. He may not be quick enough. There also could be major questions concerning his tendency to wine about calls; even though it seems like almost … [Read more...] about Can OSU’s Jared Sullinger be a legit NBA four? (Video)

Two Ohio State football players suspended after weekend arrest

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(UPDATE: Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer confirmed today (Monday, June 4) that Jake Stoneburner and Jack Mewhort have been suspended from all football team activities. And then issued no further comment at this time.) Two very important Ohio State Buckeyes were arrested late Friday night (Saturday morning). The team's best offensive lineman/projected starting left tackle … [Read more...] about Two Ohio State football players suspended after weekend arrest

The Five Worst Football Announcer Cliches

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We’ve all made fun of the most shopworn of sports cliches, sayings such as “at the end of the day,” “defense wins championships,” “we’re taking it one game at a time,” and “we try not get too high after wins, or too low after the losses.” We all know these phrases make us dumber each time that we hear them. We delete or cut them the instant they are uttered (at least … [Read more...] about The Five Worst Football Announcer Cliches

Ohio State football reports four new potential secondary NCAA violations

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Currently, there are 12 secondary NCAA issues being processed by the athletics compliance office regarding Ohio State. By secondary, it means these are not major violations. All are consistent with the department’s culture of self-report. Four of them are related to the football team, none to men's basketball. OSU Athletic Director Gene Smith sent out a statement with regard … [Read more...] about Ohio State football reports four new potential secondary NCAA violations

Ohio St. football denies possibility of major NCAA violations

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Ohio State is on probation for NCAA violations stemming from the 2010 tattoo-and-memorabilia scandal. The pay-to-play fiasco that ended up costing Jim Tressel his job, disgraced Terrelle Pryor and led to the suspension of Boom Herron and Devier Posey. The Buckeyes' are ineligible for a bowl this college football season. This morning, Ohio State released a statement by … [Read more...] about Ohio St. football denies possibility of major NCAA violations

Ohio State, Big 10 announce 2015, 2016 football schedules

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The Big Ten Conference released its 2015 and 2016 football schedules today and Ohio State will open each of those Big Ten campaigns with games against the Purdue Boilermakers. Ohio State will play at Purdue Oct. 3 to kick off the 2015 Big Ten campaign and Purdue will come to Columbus Oct. 1 for the start of the 2016 conference slate. … [Read more...] about Ohio State, Big 10 announce 2015, 2016 football schedules

2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (5/18/12)

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The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class.  Team needs  HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the end of the season NBA standings.  Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report and the team name for a list of off-season needs. (By the … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (5/18/12)

Duke and N.C. State favorites to land Amile Jefferson; decision expected Tuesday

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With the late commitments from top high school basketball recruits in the 2012 class like Nerlens Noel to Kentucky, Shabbaz Muhammad and Tony Parker to UCLA, and Anthony Bennett's recent decision to attend UNLV; there are still two McDonald's All-American left to pick a school.  The suspense will come for Amile Jefferson as he is expected to announce his decision on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Duke and N.C. State favorites to land Amile Jefferson; decision expected Tuesday