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Ohio State Keeps Fickell, Vrabel on Staff, Add Defensive Coordinator

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Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer added another staff member today: Everett Withers, the current interim head coach at the University of North Carolina. Withers has been a collegiate coach for 17 years and has also worked seven seasons in the National Football League: six years (2001-06) as defensive backs coach with the Tennessee Titans under Jeff Fisher, and a year (1994) … [Read more...] about Ohio State Keeps Fickell, Vrabel on Staff, Add Defensive Coordinator

Ohio State Finds New Offensive Coordinator from Iowa State

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I guess knocking Oklahoma State and Mike Gundy from the BcS national title game is worth a promotion/raise. Tom Herman, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Iowa State University got a new gig today: offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at The Ohio State University. Iowa State had a very blah/mediocre season, but they'll be a in bowl, and they gave the … [Read more...] about Ohio State Finds New Offensive Coordinator from Iowa State

Ohio State Campus Visited by Porn Legend Ron Jeremy (Photo)

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Here's a photo you'll just go BUCKNUTS! over. The Ohio State University has what looks like it could be the top team in all of college basketball, as their Buckeyes utterly dismantled the Duke Blue Devils Tuesday night. And on the Thursday, the top male porn star in history, Ron Jeremy made an appearance at the Panda Express; campus location. Why was this 58-year-old Jewish … [Read more...] about Ohio State Campus Visited by Porn Legend Ron Jeremy (Photo)

Ohio State to Honor Eddie George, Make Stadium Scarlet

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are off this week, but they are planning a “Scarlet Out” for their next game, Oct. 29, when the Buckeyes host the #4 Wisconsin Badgers in an 8 p.m. ET kickoff. They'll also honor Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George at halftime. The Ohio State Department of Athletics is encouraging all fans to dress warm, but to dress in scarlet for Homecoming. When … [Read more...] about Ohio State to Honor Eddie George, Make Stadium Scarlet

Buckeyes John Simon Bright Spot in Mediocre Ohio St. Season

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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

Buckeyes Boom Herron Blows Up in Return From NCAA Suspension

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  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

Ohio St. Buckeyes Give Illini 1st Loss of Season in Boring Game

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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

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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

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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