The Ohio State Buckeyes are having a very mediocre season. Their win at Illinois Saturday saved their season. It put them back over .500 and in the discussion for at least a minor bowl. Their offense is still terrible, but their defense has been very strong. John Simon’s aggressive, relentless pursuit of the opposition is a big reason why. The junior defensive tackle from … [Read more...] about Buckeyes John Simon Bright Spot in Mediocre Ohio St. Season
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Ohio St. Buckeyes Give Illini 1st Loss of Season in Boring Game
It was ugly, and anything but exciting. Still, Ohio State gave the Illini their first loss of the 2011 season. Buckyes QB Braxton Miller didn't even complete a pass until 13:06 left in the fourth quarter, when he found TE Jake Stoneburner in the middle of the south end zone to put OSU up 16-0. They held on to win 17-7. Prior to that play, Miller was just 0-3 passing on the … [Read more...] about Ohio St. Buckeyes Give Illini 1st Loss of Season in Boring Game
#15 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: Brutally Honest Game Preview
When was the last time Ohio State were underdogs to the Fighting Illini? Was Dick Butkus still on campus? When the 3-3 Buckeyes visit #15 6-0 Illinois Saturday, no one will expect them to win. And why should they? Whenever Illinois and Ohio State are close to being on the same page, the Illini almost always win. Whenever OSU is way above Illinois (what happens in most … [Read more...] about #15 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Ohio St. Suffering Through Down Season; Underdogs at Illinois
When was the last time Ohio State were underdogs to the Fighting Illini? Sometime when Dick Butkus and/or Ray Nitschke was playing in Champaign? When the 3-3 Buckeyes visit #15 6-0 Illinois on Saturday, no one will be expecting them to win. Ohio State is 0-2 in the Big Ten for just the second time since 1993, and they lost back-to-back games for the first time in 88 games … [Read more...] about Ohio St. Suffering Through Down Season; Underdogs at Illinois
Three Ohio State Buckeyes Reinstated; Three Remain Suspended
Three Ohio State players: Corey Brown, Jordan Hall and Travis Howard have been reinstated after sitting out two games (both wins) and can play again once they each repay $200 to charity, according to a decision today by the NCAA. Hall is the team’s starting running back, while Howard is a starting cornerback and Brown a backup safety. The Buckeyes still remain without … [Read more...] about Three Ohio State Buckeyes Reinstated; Three Remain Suspended
Full, Updated List of Ohio State Buckeyes in the NFL
Former Ohio State Buckeyes playing in the National Football League this season will number 37 when your peruse the 53-man opening day rosters. The 2011 NFL season gets under way tonight when the Green Bay Packers hosts New Orleans in a game that will feature four former Buckeyes: A.J. Hawk and Ryan Pickett will suit up for the defending Super Bowl champions and Malcolm Jenkins … [Read more...] about Full, Updated List of Ohio State Buckeyes in the NFL