It was just announced today that five college football players from The Ohio State University must sit out the first five games of the 2011 season for selling awards, gifts and university apparel and receiving improper benefits in 2009. Yes,the Buckeyes will indeed be without some of their key players for one game less than half the year. A sixth football player must sit … [Read more...] about Terrelle Pryor, Devier Posey, Boom Herron Suspended for Half the 2011 Season
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Limiting Terrelle Pryor’s Media Access: Certainly in Ohio State’s Best Interest
When you're named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year not once, but twice and yet still uninvited to Big Ten Media Day on both occasions, it really says something about your University's interest in having you talk with the press. Such is the case with Ohio State Buckeyes QB Terrelle Pryor. And despite all the substantial efforts by Ohio State marketing and public … [Read more...] about Limiting Terrelle Pryor’s Media Access: Certainly in Ohio State’s Best Interest
Daniel “Boom” Herron Becomes the Man
Over the past two weeks, Daniel “Boom” Herron has emerged as the go-to-guy for the Ohio State Buckeye offense. It all started after halftime in the Wisconsin game. Herron, after only four carries in the first half for 36 yards, anchored the Buckeyes’ first touchdown drive of the game with 6 carries for 32 yards, including an impressive 13 yard touchdown burst. After a Badger … [Read more...] about Daniel “Boom” Herron Becomes the Man
Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi Named to National QB Award Semifinal List
The Davey O’Brien Foundation announced today that Iowa senior quarterback Ricky Stanzi is one of 16 semifinalists for the 2010 Dave O’Brien National Quarterback Award. Robinson is joined by Big Ten signal callers Kirk Cousins (Michigan State), Denard Robinson (Michigan) and Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State) on the semifinalist list. Stanzi (6-4, 230) also earned honorable mention … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi Named to National QB Award Semifinal List
Terrelle Pryor – Championship Quarterback?
There’s a question that has hung over the 2010 Ohio State Buckeyes like a yellow cloud since April. The question is still fraught with significance in late October as the team prepares for another back alley brawl with the Wisconsin Badgers. Reporters spring the question on every member of the Ohio State football program: Jim Tressel, Dane Sanzenbacher, Brandon Saine, Cameron … [Read more...] about Terrelle Pryor – Championship Quarterback?
Ohio State Experiences the Healing Power of the Indiana Hoosiers
Going into the Indiana game, the Ohio State Buckeyes had plenty to worry about. How would the Buckeye's banged up secondary hold up against Ben Chappell and the Hoosier's prolific passing attack? How much would Terrelle Pryor's thigh injury inhibit an Ohio State offense that has relied on his explosive runs when their backs were against the wall? But what seemed like threats … [Read more...] about Ohio State Experiences the Healing Power of the Indiana Hoosiers
One Cream Puff Too Many for the Buckeyes?
Last Saturday was a great day for camping. The cool autumn air quickened my bloodstream, the moon laced the woods with a lustrous silver light, and the Ohio State Buckeyes—along with most of the Big Ten—welcomed a cream puff into their home stadium for an early season feast. Cream puffs are tasty and go down easy with a hot drink, but watching someone eat a cream puff for … [Read more...] about One Cream Puff Too Many for the Buckeyes?
#2 Ohio State-Illinois: the Brutally Honest Game Preview
The last three times Illinois beat Ohio State: 2007, 2001, 1999, it was in Columbus. For some reason, the Illini play the Buckeyes much better in the Buckeye state than they do at home. The last time they beat Ohio State in Champaign, Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer were at the peak of their popularity. Whenever Illinois is having a good season, they seem to beat the Buckeyes, as … [Read more...] about #2 Ohio State-Illinois: the Brutally Honest Game Preview
Denard Robinson, Terrelle Pryor Looking as Heisman as Anybody
We knew entering this fall that college football's Heisman race would be as wide open as ever. With Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy gone, and no big name senior quarterbacks to replace them, the race for the game's most prestigious trophy began wide open in the preseason. Given that there have been so few repeat winners, we knew the odds were stacked against Alabama … [Read more...] about Denard Robinson, Terrelle Pryor Looking as Heisman as Anybody
Buckeyes DeVier Posey: Terrelle Pryor’s Favorite Target
Ohio State quarterback and Heisman candidate Terrelle Pryor has said he's looking for junior wideout Devier Posey one-on-one, and every time he sees that matchup, he's taking it. "He's grown a lot, he sees matchups, he sees coverages and he goes to his best options," the 6-2, 213 pound receiver from Cincinnati said about his QB, and his targeting on him. "So we talk … [Read more...] about Buckeyes DeVier Posey: Terrelle Pryor’s Favorite Target