For the second time this season, a Wisconsin Badgers program has knocked off an undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes team ranked #1 by the AP. The football team did it in October and now the #13 Badgers (19-5, 9-3) have done it in basketball as they knocked off #1 Ohio State (24-1, 11-1) 71-67 on Saturday. Jordan Taylor was magnificent while leading the Badgers with 27 points and … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Take Down #1 Undefeated Ohio State
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Identifying Ohio State’s 1st Potential Loss
Ohio State is still #1 and the last remaining unbeaten in college basketball. However, following their narrowest of escapes against a much less talented Northwestern team on Saturday night; it's pretty obvious they're not going to run the table this year. Last week we explored the chances of it actually happening; now we'll look at where they might pick up that first L. By … [Read more...] about Identifying Ohio State’s 1st Potential Loss
Ohio State’s Deshaun Thomas: The Forgotten Star Freshman
When it comes to the number one team in the nation, the Ohio State Buckeyes, people usually start by talking about their stud freshman Jared Sullinger, who might just be the best player in the nation. Seniors David Lighty and William Buford should end up on NBA rosters next year, even though Will has taken a big step back this year. Then there's that phenomenal freshmen … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Deshaun Thomas: The Forgotten Star Freshman
Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger: Top Player in the Nation?
If you believe in the Ewing Theory, how a team can somehow get better and much more successful once their best player vacates, look no further that last year's Big Ten champion, and Big Ten Tournament Champion Ohio State Buckeyes. Somehow the additions have outweighed the subtractions. They lost (with apologies to LL Cool J, "All-World") swingman Evan Turner, the individual … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger: Top Player in the Nation?
Sugar Bowl Sweetness: Big Ten Redemption, Ohio State Finally Beats SEC
U2 once told us "nothing changes on a New Year's Day." Not so this January one, as the Big Ten was absolutely slaughtered all around in the four college football bowl games they played that day. What hurt the most was the 0-3 "Big Ten/SEC Challenge" component of those four, as the face off between power conferences in one of the most crucial aspects of bowl season. The Ohio … [Read more...] about Sugar Bowl Sweetness: Big Ten Redemption, Ohio State Finally Beats SEC
5 Ohio State Buckeyes on Preseason Award Watch Lists
Two Buckeyes, senior defensive lineman Cameron Heyward and senior linebacker Ross Homan, have been named to the 2010 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced Monday. The trophy is awarded annually to the nation's best defensive player by the FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club. Heyward, who was a second team All-Big … [Read more...] about 5 Ohio State Buckeyes on Preseason Award Watch Lists
