“Coaching is making players do what they don't want to do so that they can become what they want to become.” Great words once spoken by current New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin. Based on that, it appears Notre Dame has the best man for the football sidelines in Brian Kelly. But does Kelly's hard-nosed style of coaching mean Irish fans will see something different from … [Read more...] about The Fighting Preview: Strong Leader For Irish
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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
Ohio State’s Alex Wimmers a Golden Spikes Semifinalist
Two-time Big Ten Pitcher of the Year finishes season 9-0 with a 1.60 ERA. and a chance at college baseball's Heisman. The Buckeyes' Alex Wimmers positioned for numerous post-season awards and All-America honors.Tuesday Wimmers, Ohio State’s talented junior pitcher from Cincinnati, Ohio, and Archbishop Moeller High School, was named one of 30 semifinalists for USA … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Alex Wimmers a Golden Spikes Semifinalist
All Eyes on Pryor in Spring Game
By Hans Hetrick Football might be America’s prototypical team sport, one guy misses a block and any play can backfire. But according to the news coming from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center this Spring, it seems one manchild alone, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor, controls the destiny of a football program. This Saturday during the annual Scarlet and Gray Spring Game, … [Read more...] about All Eyes on Pryor in Spring Game
Ride Ends for Scarlet and Gray: Buckeyes Season Over
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Can Ohio State go all the way?
Katie Witham, Ohio State reporter for the Big Ten Network, discusses OSU potential with fellow Buckeye expert Paul M. Banks For part two of this interview click here (PMB) The Buckeyes have been placed into my regional each of the past 3 weekends, so after spending so much quality time with Thad Matta lately, (this following a season covering two Big Ten teams: … [Read more...] about Can Ohio State go all the way?
Don’t take Lightly the Buckeyes’ David Lighty
By Paul M. Banks With all the attention on Naismith Award favorite Evan Turner, a few Ohio State Buckeyes often go overlooked. And there are three on the current squad who have a good chance of joining Turner in the NBA in the next couple of years. So I took it upon myself to profile and interview the forgotten Buckeyes. Next we look at swingman, David Lighty. … [Read more...] about Don’t take Lightly the Buckeyes’ David Lighty
Evan Turner Makes Anything Possible
By Hans Hetrick I believe Evan Turner can take an inbounds pass from under the opposition’s basket at the key, bring the ball 40 feet up the floor in two dribbles, jump stop into the air, and drain a 37-foot jump shot to beat Michigan at the buzzer—all in under 2.2 seconds. I believe he can rim in a baseline 3-pointer, pick Mike Tisdale’s pocket, and glide down the court for … [Read more...] about Evan Turner Makes Anything Possible
Selection Sunday and Big Ten Final Live Blog/Chat!
By The Sports Bank Staff That day has finally arrived! Paul Schmidt and Paul Banks are still live in Indy with the Big Ten Championship game, and then the Selection Show all at Conseco Fieldhouse. The rest of the staff will be here too talking #1 seeds, bubbles bursting and potential Cinderellas. Join us and be the most informed person on your block! Championship and … [Read more...] about Selection Sunday and Big Ten Final Live Blog/Chat!