The Ohio State University announced today via a press release that it has accepted the resignation of head football coach Jim Tressel. Tressel who went 106-22 in his 10 years at the helm fought back tears this morning as he told his players he was stepping down, according to Doug Lesmerises of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. By: Jeff Beck … [Read more...] about Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel resigns
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Ohio State Buckeyes’ Jon Diebler: The Next Kyle Korver?
Say the name threebler in Ohio and just about anyone would point you to Jon Diebler. The former Ohio State guard holds a plethora of Buckeyes' 3-pt scoring records including the all-time OSU record for 3-pointers made and the single season record for baskets from behind the arc. By: Jeff Beck … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes’ Jon Diebler: The Next Kyle Korver?
Ray Small: Ohio State Whistle-Blower or Disgruntled ex-Buckeyes WR?
Ray Small claims he sold his Big Ten championship rings for cold hard cash when he was at OSU. Who is Ray Small? Ray Small came into THE Ohio State university with a lot of upside and potential as a recruit hailing from the well known Glenville pipeline of recruits. Players such as Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. led Buckeyes fans, and the recruiters at Ohio State, … [Read more...] about Ray Small: Ohio State Whistle-Blower or Disgruntled ex-Buckeyes WR?
Ohio State Buckeyes Football Schedule: Primetime Games Announced
The Big Ten recently completed its primetime college football selection process that decides which of its teams will play on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2 in an 8 p.m. slot. Ohio State got the nod to compete under the lights for three games in the upcoming season, according to a press release from the university. … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes Football Schedule: Primetime Games Announced
Ohio State Suspensions Piling Up, More Negative Football Publicity
The turbulent, disappointing offseason for The Ohio State University football team is not over just yet. In another blow to the Buckeyes, linebacker Dorian Bell has been suspended for the entirety of the 2011 season. Bell’s suspension is not linked with the suspensions of five premiere players, including Terrelle Pryor, Devier Posey, and Dan Herron. Bell's infraction is not … [Read more...] about Ohio State Suspensions Piling Up, More Negative Football Publicity
Ohio State Football Spring Game: Your Essential Guide
The Ohio State spring scrimmage commences this Saturday as the Jesse Owens Spring Game will be held at Ohio Stadium. So for one day at least, media coverage surrounding the Buckeyes program will not center on Jim Tresssel and corruption. And enjoy it, OSU fans because you know more bad news, and worse times are ahead when it comes to off-the-field issues for Tressel and the … [Read more...] about Ohio State Football Spring Game: Your Essential Guide
Ohio State Pounds George Mason 98-66: NCAA 3rd Round Rapid Reaction
Not even a slow start could stop the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes from blowing out #8 George Mason 98-66 in front of essentially a home-crowd in the 3rd Round of the NCAA Tournament. As Gus Johnson so eloquently exclaimed "Home Cookin," because Cleveland native David Lighty was brilliant with a game-high 25 points on a perfect 7-of-7 shooting from behind the arc. Lighty wasn't … [Read more...] about Ohio State Pounds George Mason 98-66: NCAA 3rd Round Rapid Reaction
Ohio State 71, Penn St. 60: BTT Championship Rapid Reaction
The surprising Penn State Nittany Lions stuck around for as long as they could, but the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes proved to be too much to handle in a 71-60 win for their third Big Ten Tournament Championship in the last five years. William Buford led the way with 18 for the Buckeyes and Talor Battle paced the Nittany Lions with 24 points on 9-of-20 shooting. By: Nick Grays … [Read more...] about Ohio State 71, Penn St. 60: BTT Championship Rapid Reaction
Ohio State Buckeyes Aaron Craft Maturing Before Our Eyes
On Friday, the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes experienced two things their team rarely experiences; an off-shooting performance and a close game resulting in overtime. Luckily for the Buckeyes, they were able to hold on and knock off the pesky Northwestern Wildcats by the score of 67-61 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. Freshman Aaron Craft was particularly great on … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes Aaron Craft Maturing Before Our Eyes
#1 Ohio State Buckeyes get Serious Scare from Northwestern
Earlier this college basketball season, NU took the #1 (and then undefeated) Ohio State Buckeyes down to the final minute, and lost by just one in Evanston. And today the Wildcats had a lead on the #1 in both polls Buckeyes, but couldn't close the deal. A day after Northwestern senior Juice Thompson put the point in point guard (breaking the Big Ten Tournament single game … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Buckeyes get Serious Scare from Northwestern