Those two Ohio State Buckeyes games I covered (opening night vs. Marshall and the annual grudge match versus the hated Michigan Wolverines) no longer officially exist; as the entire 2010 season was officially vacated. Maybe the local rube harassing me about my generic blue and orange scarf, the random guy at the stadium who yelled "AUBURN FAGGOT!" at me before the season … [Read more...] about Ohio State 2010 Season Now Vacated, Program Self-Imposes 2 Year Probation
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5-Star Recruit Kyle Kalis De-Commits from Ohio State
Another unexpected blow came to the 2012 recruiting class, as Kyle Kalis has told Luke Fickell that he has de-commited and re-opened his recruitment. There is a lot of upside to Kalis, for he is a tough, strong lineman who dominates consistently. … [Read more...] about 5-Star Recruit Kyle Kalis De-Commits from Ohio State
Ohio State Compliance Officers Getting Shady Deals on Cars?
Even though former Ohio State Buckeyes Coach Jim Tressel has paid with his job and former QB Terrelle Pryor chose to forgo his final year of college football eligibility, (before investigations would have stripped it from him), how come Athletic Director Gene Smith and University President Gordon Gee escape penalty? All the malfeasance is happening on their watch, yet no one … [Read more...] about Ohio State Compliance Officers Getting Shady Deals on Cars?
Breakdown of Potential Ohio State Head Football Coaching Candidates
The NCAA is set to determine the fate of the Ohio State football program on August 12 and while no one knows exactly how hard the Committee on Infractions will come down on the Buckeyes, it is safe to say a number of sanctions are well within the realm of possibility. Couple the upcoming hearing with the fact that Ohio State will be headed into the 2011-2012 season without … [Read more...] about Breakdown of Potential Ohio State Head Football Coaching Candidates
Terrelle Pryor Leaving Ohio State: IT’S OFFICIAL
Well, it's now official- the college football career of Terrelle Pryor is now over. The most hyped recruit in quite some time, the consensus #1 national recruit of 2007 now ends his Ohio State Buckeyes career amidst scandal and with a resume that fell well short of expectations. According to Pryor's lawyer, Larry James, he “has decided to forego his senior season” for “the … [Read more...] about Terrelle Pryor Leaving Ohio State: IT’S OFFICIAL
Buckeye Fans Lament a Week After Tressel Firing, Program Armageddon
More than a week after the Jim Tressel firing, the disappointment in Columbus caused by the situation has not subsided one bit. The fall from grace for the former head coach was swift and painful. Only a year ago, the Buckeyes nation was basking in the glow of a Rose Bowl win and whispers of a national title contending team could be heard from coast to coast. The scarlet … [Read more...] about Buckeye Fans Lament a Week After Tressel Firing, Program Armageddon
Tim Tebow Discusses Ohio State Scandal, Paying College Athletes on “Daily Show”
When Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow stopped by “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart“ on Thursday it was first and foremost to plug his new autobiography, “Through My Eyes.” That said, he had took some good-natured ribbing from the host, and provided some decent witty banter. Tebow was funnier than I expected and he came off quite well. Even for a St. Tebow heretic like me, it was … [Read more...] about Tim Tebow Discusses Ohio State Scandal, Paying College Athletes on “Daily Show”
Ohio State Lands 1st Post Tressel Resignation Recruit: Tyvis Powell
Life does go on in Columbus after all. Buckeyes people finally got some good news amidst the crisis: Ohio State has landed verbal commitment No. 8 for the class of 2011 yesterday as defensive back Tyvis Powell has joined the program. At a press conference at his high school of Bedford, Ohio, the three-star safety prospect announced his verbal commitment to Ohio State eight … [Read more...] about Ohio State Lands 1st Post Tressel Resignation Recruit: Tyvis Powell
Terrelle Pryor’s Sweet Ride, Chances He’ll Leave Ohio State
At least five sources close to college football and the NFL have told CBS’ Len Pasquarelli that the five Ohio State Buckeyes suspended for the first five games of the season are expected to at least reconsider their supplemental draft stock. It doesn't mean it's going to happen, but a lot more options are on the table. Everyone wants to talk about Terrelle Pryor, one of the … [Read more...] about Terrelle Pryor’s Sweet Ride, Chances He’ll Leave Ohio State
Jim Tressel’s Corruption, Malfeasance Luridly Detailed by SI
Jim Tressel's resignation, which most of the thinking college football world believes was a forced resignation, seemed to catch us off guard. We didn't think the Ohio State Buckeyes Coach would step down on Memorial Day, but that's because we didn't know a smoking gun of a Sports Illustrated article was about to be published. The sweater vest knew this was coming, and knew … [Read more...] about Jim Tressel’s Corruption, Malfeasance Luridly Detailed by SI