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Columbus radio host fired over Desmond Howard death remark

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Sports talk radio host Scott Torgerson was fired by 97.1 The Fan in Columbus Ohio, the company announced via Twitter today. Torgerson, the co-host of "The Common Man & The Torg" show was initially suspended on October 17 after he tweeted that he wished ESPN Gameday's Desmond Howard would "get fired or die" so he could watch Gameday again. Being on the flagship station … [Read more...] about Columbus radio host fired over Desmond Howard death remark

Ohio State stays undefeated despite struggles on both sides of the ball

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In spite of themselves, the Buckeyes are still undefeated on the young season. Coach Urban Meyer narrowed the problems to "offense, defense and special teams," expressed his disappointment and said his players have to get dramatically better before opening Big Ten play at No. 21 Michigan State on Saturday. Despite the lackluster efforts on all three phases, Ohio State still … [Read more...] about Ohio State stays undefeated despite struggles on both sides of the ball

Ohio St. Buckeyes surprisingly reinstate Storm Klein

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Ohio State Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer reinstated Storm Klein to the team last night but with the a provisional two-game suspension. Klein was kicked off the team this offseason due to legal issues. “As I had indicated previously, if there are any changes in the charges against Storm, I would re-evaluate his status,” Meyer said in a statement released by the school. “The … [Read more...] about Ohio St. Buckeyes surprisingly reinstate Storm Klein

Ohio State Buckeyes have 3 practices in the books

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For the second consecutive afternoon, the Ohio State Buckeyes practiced on the lush green grass fields at the Harmon Family Football Park where the temperatures can be as much as 30 degrees cooler than on the FieldTurf fields. Tuesday, with a mid-practice temp from a smart phone that read 90 degrees “but felt like 88,” was another single practice day, but it was the second for … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes have 3 practices in the books

Urban Meyer gives most BS answer ever at Media Day

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Making an icon of a college football coach, having Joe Paterno bigger than life and regarded as a demigod- that's a big reason for what happened at Penn State. Jerry Sandusky was protected by Paterno and company because the coach was revered to a super-human extent. Just like Urban Meyer at Ohio State. Even though he just got to Columbus, the man named after a pope is … [Read more...] about Urban Meyer gives most BS answer ever at Media Day

Ohio State gives Urban Meyer $4 Million per, $200K more than Tressel

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Ohio State released the information specifics on its contract with Urban Meyer today; it involves discussion on specific requirements for reporting violations of NCAA rules. (More on this coming later) It also is now public that Meyer will make $4,000,000 per year guaranteed with other incentives. That's $200,000 more than what the Buckeyes paid Jim Tressel. The language … [Read more...] about Ohio State gives Urban Meyer $4 Million per, $200K more than Tressel