When looking at the Big Ten conference standings, and trying to figure out the hierarchy for the college football bowl system, I can't help but think of one of my favorite lines from the '80s movie "Fletch." "I'd say we're in a gray area." "How gray?" "Charcoal." We do know this however- the Big Ten bellcow is still Wisconsin (get it bellcow, dairy state?). The … [Read more...] about Big 10 Bowl Projections; Much Hinges on Wisconsin Badgers
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Yankees Nick Swisher: Honored by Ohio State Ballfield Dedication
The Ohio State University baseball program Thursday afternoon unveiled the newly-renovated Nick Swisher Field at Bill Davis Stadium. The Buckeyes recognized the New York Yankees star Nick Swisher for his philanthropy. He gave the program $500,000 to help install a new field. “The word honor comes to mind,” Swisher said. “I never would have thought I would have been at Ohio … [Read more...] about Yankees Nick Swisher: Honored by Ohio State Ballfield Dedication
Ohio State Running Back Charged with Assault, Brags About It
Ohio State tailback Jaamal Berry has now been charged with misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct, for punching a man in the face and then bragging about it; according to a police report. Well, at least he didn't brag about it. Berry has been suspended from the Buckeyes football team for "violation of the university's student-athlete code of conduct." An Ohio St. … [Read more...] about Ohio State Running Back Charged with Assault, Brags About It
Big 10 Football Power Rankings: Mediocrity, Parity, Blah Edition
There are only two times when doing a power rankings can be fun- way early in the season/preseason, or when everything is jumbled, disorganized chaos and blah. Doing a power rankings when the hierarchy is clear cut is a practice strictly for centrist, vanilla losers. In the current Big Ten football world, mediocrity, blahness, national irrelevance, and parity reign. And … [Read more...] about Big 10 Football Power Rankings: Mediocrity, Parity, Blah Edition
Ohio State Extends Badgers Nightmare on the Road (Rapid Reaction)
In what has become a very bizarre or mediocre year (whatever you would like to call it) in the Big Ten, one of the conference's perceived best received their second loss. Dan "Boom" Herron and Braxton Miller ran wild as the Ohio State Buckeyes shocked the Wisconsin Badgers in a 33-29 win. Ohio … [Read more...] about Ohio State Extends Badgers Nightmare on the Road (Rapid Reaction)
Rapid Reaction: Cornhuskers Roll Over Spartans in Defensive Battle
Rex Burkhead carried the ball 35 times for 130 yards and two touchdowns, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers' defense held the Michigan State Spartans to only 187 total yards of offense on Saturday, both of which were huge factors in the Huskers' 24-3 dismantling of a Spartan team that had been rolling coming into the game in Lincoln. … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Cornhuskers Roll Over Spartans in Defensive Battle
Ohio State’s New Breast Center Honors Chris Spielman’s Late Wife
Current ESPN radio college football broadcaster and Ohio State All-American LB Chris Spielman was in Columbus today to see the breast center at the Ohio State University named after his late wife, Stefanie, who raised millions of dollars for breast cancer research before losing her battle against cancer in 2009. University President (for now, see how long he lasts after the … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s New Breast Center Honors Chris Spielman’s Late Wife
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Ohio State’s first half of the season
The Good: Believe it or not, there are good things coming out of this season for Ohio State. The problem is, most of the good is looking towards the future; and most of it concerns Braxton Miller. Though he struggled early, the highly touted freshman is beginning to come into his own. His arm is obviously not … [Read more...] about The good, the bad, and the ugly: Ohio State’s first half of the season
Running back controversy a good problem for Ohio State
The quarterback issue at Ohio State is settled. Braxton Miller is the starter – he solidified the position after a solid performance at Nebraska. Joe Bauserman further solidified the position after an abysmal performance (1-10 passing for 13 yards) when he came in for the injured Miller The question now for Ohio … [Read more...] about Running back controversy a good problem for Ohio State
How Badly Does Ohio State Need and Want Urban Meyer?
Despite his current enviable cushy ESPN job, former Florida Gators Head Coach Urban Meyer will return to coaching college football. And probably next year, with either the Penn State Nittany Lions, or more likely the Ohio State Buckeyes. It's the worst kept secret in the game- the Buckeyes football brass wants Meyer. They want/him need him more than 473 pound ex-football … [Read more...] about How Badly Does Ohio State Need and Want Urban Meyer?