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Ohio State Finds New Offensive Coordinator from Iowa State

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I guess knocking Oklahoma State and Mike Gundy from the BcS national title game is worth a promotion/raise. Tom Herman, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Iowa State University got a new gig today: offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at The Ohio State University. Iowa State had a very blah/mediocre season, but they'll be a in bowl, and they gave the … [Read more...] about Ohio State Finds New Offensive Coordinator from Iowa State

Penn State is “Radioactive” to Bowl Selection Committees; Big 10 Bowl Projections

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"They're radioactive," a bowl official told Herb Gould of the Chicago Sun-Times yesterday. "[Bowls] wanted Joe Paterno 's last game, not a nightmare." The Nittany Lions finish the season at Ohio State and Wisconsin. The OSU game looks like a toss-up, and the Badgers will likely destroy them. That season ending tilt is looking like it'll be the Leaders division championship … [Read more...] about Penn State is “Radioactive” to Bowl Selection Committees; Big 10 Bowl Projections

Big 10 Bowl Projections; Much Hinges on Wisconsin Badgers

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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

Big 10 Football Power Rankings: Mediocrity, Parity, Blah Edition

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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 to Honor Eddie George, Make Stadium Scarlet

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are off this week, but they are planning a “Scarlet Out” for their next game, Oct. 29, when the Buckeyes host the #4 Wisconsin Badgers in an 8 p.m. ET kickoff. They'll also honor Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George at halftime. The Ohio State Department of Athletics is encouraging all fans to dress warm, but to dress in scarlet for Homecoming. When … [Read more...] about Ohio State to Honor Eddie George, Make Stadium Scarlet

Buckeyes John Simon Bright Spot in Mediocre Ohio St. Season

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are having a very mediocre season. Their win at Illinois Saturday saved their season. It put them back over .500 and in the discussion for at least a minor bowl. Their offense is still terrible, but their defense has been very strong. John Simon’s aggressive, relentless pursuit of the opposition is a big reason why. The junior defensive tackle from … [Read more...] about Buckeyes John Simon Bright Spot in Mediocre Ohio St. Season

Buckeyes Boom Herron Blows Up in Return From NCAA Suspension

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  Daniel "Boom" Herron wears #1 for the Ohio State Buckeyes. And when you see the difference he makes, it's easy to understand why. He is the bonafide number one in their backfield "2 is not a winner, 3 nobody remembers." Yesterday, in the 17-7 win over previously unbeaten Illinois, Herron made his return from NCAA suspension. His first carry on the second play from … [Read more...] about Buckeyes Boom Herron Blows Up in Return From NCAA Suspension

Ohio St. Buckeyes Give Illini 1st Loss of Season in Boring Game

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It was ugly, and anything but exciting. Still, Ohio State gave the Illini their first loss of the 2011 season. Buckyes QB Braxton Miller didn't even complete a pass until 13:06 left in the fourth quarter, when he found TE Jake Stoneburner in the middle of the south end zone to put OSU up 16-0. They held on to win 17-7. Prior to that play, Miller was just 0-3 passing on the … [Read more...] about Ohio St. Buckeyes Give Illini 1st Loss of Season in Boring Game

#15 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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When was the last time Ohio State were underdogs to the Fighting Illini? Was Dick Butkus still on campus? When the 3-3 Buckeyes visit #15 6-0 Illinois Saturday, no one will expect them to win. And why should they? Whenever Illinois and Ohio State are close to being on the same page, the Illini almost always win. Whenever OSU is way above Illinois (what happens in most … [Read more...] about #15 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: Brutally Honest Game Preview