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Urban Meyer finds Ohio State defense ahead of offense thus far

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The first Ohio State Buckeyes spring football season of Urban Meyer is about 1/3 way through. Much like last season, in which the defense was rather superior to the offense, Meyer expects the d have an advantage over the o in the early spring practice sessions. “This early, the defense better win,” Meyer told about 35 assembled members of the media after practice. “They are … [Read more...] about Urban Meyer finds Ohio State defense ahead of offense thus far

Ohio State needs to play more than just 6 or 7 guys

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In 2010, Ohio State won the Big Ten, the Big Ten Tournament and had a #2 seedin the NCAA Tournament. They were loaded with talent yet they only played 6-7 guys regularly, and were overly reliant on National Player of the Year Evan Turner. They were upset by Tennessee in the sweet sixteen. Last year, the Buckeyes were the tournament's #1 overall seed, again loaded and … [Read more...] about Ohio State needs to play more than just 6 or 7 guys

Ohio St. Lands Top 5 Class, Bret Bielema Calls Out Urban Meyer’s Tactics

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Urban Meyer's first recruiting class at Ohio State is ranked 3rd or 4th in the nation, depending on who you ask. So much for being hurt by NCAA sanctions/the stain of Jim Tressel/Terrelle Pryor corruption. Meyer's recruiting class and alleged lack of class has caught the attention of Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema. The Badgers leader was asked Wednesday if he thought … [Read more...] about Ohio St. Lands Top 5 Class, Bret Bielema Calls Out Urban Meyer’s Tactics

Ohio State President Gordon Gee Makes Offensive Polish Slurs

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THE Ohio State University? President Gordon Gee has once again made himself look like THE idiot of the Big Ten. The Penn State abomination has greatly overshadowed the scandal surrounding Gee's Buckeyes program. The Prez really should have been the next one to step down/get fired after Jim Tressel, but here is with a job still; comparing that job to overseeing the "Polish … [Read more...] about Ohio State President Gordon Gee Makes Offensive Polish Slurs

Ohio State Keeps Fickell, Vrabel on Staff, Add Defensive Coordinator

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Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer added another staff member today: Everett Withers, the current interim head coach at the University of North Carolina. Withers has been a collegiate coach for 17 years and has also worked seven seasons in the National Football League: six years (2001-06) as defensive backs coach with the Tennessee Titans under Jeff Fisher, and a year (1994) … [Read more...] about Ohio State Keeps Fickell, Vrabel on Staff, Add Defensive Coordinator

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