Ohio State has won three straight games in the Big Ten – and completed just 13 total passes while doing so. The Bucks are last in the Big Ten and 118th in the nation with just 115 passing yards per game. Yet OSU sits at 6-3 with a legitimate shot at the inaugural Big Ten title game. How is this possible? … [Read more...] about Ohio State ground game keeping Buckeyes in Big Ten race
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Rapid Reaction: Ohio State 34, Indiana 20
The defense looked shaky and Ohio State continued to struggle in the passing game, but the Buckeyes outlasted Indiana to sneak by at home 34-20. It went down to the wire, but the OSU run game was dominant, and the defense came up with a late interception to shut down Indiana’s hopes of an upset. The … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Ohio State 34, Indiana 20
Ohio State Extends Badgers Nightmare on the Road (Rapid Reaction)
In what has become a very bizarre or mediocre year (whatever you would like to call it) in the Big Ten, one of the conference's perceived best received their second loss. Dan "Boom" Herron and Braxton Miller ran wild as the Ohio State Buckeyes shocked the Wisconsin Badgers in a 33-29 win. Ohio … [Read more...] about Ohio State Extends Badgers Nightmare on the Road (Rapid Reaction)
Buckeyes Boom Herron Blows Up in Return From NCAA Suspension
Daniel "Boom" Herron wears #1 for the Ohio State Buckeyes. And when you see the difference he makes, it's easy to understand why. He is the bonafide number one in their backfield "2 is not a winner, 3 nobody remembers." Yesterday, in the 17-7 win over previously unbeaten Illinois, Herron made his return from NCAA suspension. His first carry on the second play from … [Read more...] about Buckeyes Boom Herron Blows Up in Return From NCAA Suspension
Running back controversy a good problem for Ohio State
The quarterback issue at Ohio State is settled. Braxton Miller is the starter – he solidified the position after a solid performance at Nebraska. Joe Bauserman further solidified the position after an abysmal performance (1-10 passing for 13 yards) when he came in for the injured Miller The question now for Ohio … [Read more...] about Running back controversy a good problem for Ohio State
OSU Buckeyes Will Be Without Best WR, RB vs. Nebraska This Week
Ohio State A.D. Gene Smith announced today that further violations have been discovered and that three college football players have been declared ineligible for this weekend's game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Those players are Marcus Hall, DeVier Posey and Daniel Herron. The university has submitted a request for reinstatement on behalf of each student-athlete, but it … [Read more...] about OSU Buckeyes Will Be Without Best WR, RB vs. Nebraska This Week
Did Ohio State’s Jim Tressel Have Advance Knowledge of Infractions?
Shortly before college football's Sugar Bowl, Ohio State Head Coach Jim Tressel's program was rocked with scandal. His star quarterback Terrelle Pryor, wide receiver Devier Posey and running back Boom Herron, among others were reprimanded for selling their awards, memorabilia and receiving improper benefits. As you know, they'll be suspended for about the first half of … [Read more...] about Did Ohio State’s Jim Tressel Have Advance Knowledge of Infractions?
Terrelle Pryor, Devier Posey, Boom Herron Suspended for Half the 2011 Season
It was just announced today that five college football players from The Ohio State University must sit out the first five games of the 2011 season for selling awards, gifts and university apparel and receiving improper benefits in 2009. Yes,the Buckeyes will indeed be without some of their key players for one game less than half the year. A sixth football player must sit … [Read more...] about Terrelle Pryor, Devier Posey, Boom Herron Suspended for Half the 2011 Season
Ohio State at Iowa: The Perils
There’s much more than one peril that can eat up the Buckeyes and their five-straight Big Ten title rear end against the Iowa Hawkeyes today. First and foremost, they are playing the Iowa Hawkeyes, a physical, talented team that has let three football games slip through their fingers so far this year. Second peril, they’re pissed off. After losing those three games by only nine … [Read more...] about Ohio State at Iowa: The Perils
Daniel “Boom” Herron Becomes the Man
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