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Profiling #4 Ohio State’s Phenomenal Freshmen Class: More than Jared Sullinger

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After his dominating performance at #11 Florida yesterday, there’s been a lot of buzz about Buckeyes big man frosh Jared Sullinger, not to be confused with his older brother J.J. Sullinger who also played for tOSU. And neither is to be confused with J.D. Salinger, author of “Catcher in the Rye,” although I have made that mistake on occasion. As big as this year’s Ohio … [Read more...] about Profiling #4 Ohio State’s Phenomenal Freshmen Class: More than Jared Sullinger

#4 Buckeyes Add #2 Rated Center to Top 10 Recruiting Class

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After his dominating performance at #11 Florida yesterday, there's been a lot of buzz about Buckeyes big man frosh Jared Sullinger, not to be confused with his older brother J.J. Sullinger who also played for tOSU. And neither is to be confused with J.D. Salinger, author of "Catcher in the Rye," although I have made that mistake on occasion. But as big as this year's Ohio … [Read more...] about #4 Buckeyes Add #2 Rated Center to Top 10 Recruiting Class

#2 Pick Evan Turner Struggling with Sixers So Far

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Last spring,  I had the pleasure of covering all four weekends of March Madness. This college basketball vocational voyage, which I dubbed the "Midwest Swing," granted me a lot of face time with the national player of the year Evan Turner. This kid from my hometown of Chicago swept all the player of the year awards en route to winning the Big Ten Tournament, reaching the sweet … [Read more...] about #2 Pick Evan Turner Struggling with Sixers So Far

99 in 99: #4 Ohio State Buckeyes

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The Ewing Theory will be put to the test this season in Columbus.  The Ohio State Buckeyes lose National Player of the Year, “His Royal Smoothness” Evan Turner but could actually be a better team without him as Thad Matta returns his other four starters and ushers in a highly touted class of freshmen. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #4 Ohio State Buckeyes

Despite Routing #5 Utah, TCU Still Not Slotted for BCS Title Game

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Even though #3 and undefeated Texas Christian absolutely manhandled #5 (and previously undefeated) Utah on Saturday, it was still not enough for them to move up into a slot to play for the college football national title. (If the season ended today) In fact, they didn't even move up at all, they remained at number three. If you are a BCS proponent, you are truly running out … [Read more...] about Despite Routing #5 Utah, TCU Still Not Slotted for BCS Title Game

Hawkeyes Sash, Buckeyes Chekwa Thorpe Award Semifinalists

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University of Iowa junior defensive back Tyler Sash and Ohio State senior cornerback Chimdi Chekwa were named two of 10 semifinalists for the 2010 Jim Thorpe Award. The award is given annually to the nation’s top collegiate defensive back. It’s the second straight year Sash has made the semifinal list.  A native of Clermont, Fla., Chekwa is tied for the Big Ten lead with … [Read more...] about Hawkeyes Sash, Buckeyes Chekwa Thorpe Award Semifinalists

Daniel “Boom” Herron Becomes the Man

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Over the past two weeks, Daniel “Boom” Herron has emerged as the go-to-guy for the Ohio State Buckeye offense. It all started after halftime in the Wisconsin game. Herron, after only four carries in the first half for 36 yards, anchored the Buckeyes’ first touchdown drive of the game with 6 carries for 32 yards, including an impressive 13 yard touchdown burst. After a Badger … [Read more...] about Daniel “Boom” Herron Becomes the Man

Troy Smith to Start for the 49ers!

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This Sunday, Troy Smith will take the first snap for the San Francisco 49ers against the Broncos---in London, of all places, which is either fate or simply a very bizarre place to play a football game. After starting QB Alex Smith separated his shoulder, 49ers head coach Mike Singletary (more evidence of the hand of fate) bypassed second-string QB in favor of the third-string … [Read more...] about Troy Smith to Start for the 49ers!

Terrelle Pryor – Championship Quarterback?

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There’s a question that has hung over the 2010 Ohio State Buckeyes like a yellow cloud since April. The question is still fraught with significance in late October as the team prepares for another back alley brawl with the Wisconsin Badgers. Reporters spring the question on every member of the Ohio State football program: Jim Tressel, Dane Sanzenbacher, Brandon Saine, Cameron … [Read more...] about Terrelle Pryor – Championship Quarterback?