These are highly subject to change. Brady Hoke remarked at Media Day that UM was picked fifth in their division a year ago; and just outside the top 25 in the year they won their last national title- 1997. So maybe these rankings don't really mean all that much? Of course, that won't stop you from reading them and commenting, right? … [Read more...] about 2012 Big Ten Power Rankings: post media day edition
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Urban Meyer gives most BS answer ever at Media Day
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 St. LB Klein arrested for domestic violence, dismissed from team
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Storm Klein was taken into custody by police Friday for alleged domestic violence. … [Read more...] about Ohio St. LB Klein arrested for domestic violence, dismissed from team
Ohio State star tailback to miss 10 weeks
Jordan Hall is a senior tailback who is expected to be a big part of the Buckeyes offense this season. He and Carlos Hyde will contend for the bulk of the carries. But that's all changed now that Hall will be out of commission for approximately 10 weeks while recovering from surgery Friday to an injured foot. … [Read more...] about Ohio State star tailback to miss 10 weeks
Ohio State gives Urban Meyer $4 Million per, $200K more than Tressel
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
Two Ohio State football players suspended after weekend arrest
(UPDATE: Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer confirmed today (Monday, June 4) that Jake Stoneburner and Jack Mewhort have been suspended from all football team activities. And then issued no further comment at this time.) Two very important Ohio State Buckeyes were arrested late Friday night (Saturday morning). The team's best offensive lineman/projected starting left tackle … [Read more...] about Two Ohio State football players suspended after weekend arrest
Ohio State football reports four new potential secondary NCAA violations
Currently, there are 12 secondary NCAA issues being processed by the athletics compliance office regarding Ohio State. By secondary, it means these are not major violations. All are consistent with the department’s culture of self-report. Four of them are related to the football team, none to men's basketball. OSU Athletic Director Gene Smith sent out a statement with regard … [Read more...] about Ohio State football reports four new potential secondary NCAA violations
Ohio St. football denies possibility of major NCAA violations
Ohio State is on probation for NCAA violations stemming from the 2010 tattoo-and-memorabilia scandal. The pay-to-play fiasco that ended up costing Jim Tressel his job, disgraced Terrelle Pryor and led to the suspension of Boom Herron and Devier Posey. The Buckeyes' are ineligible for a bowl this college football season. This morning, Ohio State released a statement by … [Read more...] about Ohio St. football denies possibility of major NCAA violations
Ohio State, Big 10 announce 2015, 2016 football schedules
The Big Ten Conference released its 2015 and 2016 football schedules today and Ohio State will open each of those Big Ten campaigns with games against the Purdue Boilermakers. Ohio State will play at Purdue Oct. 3 to kick off the 2015 Big Ten campaign and Purdue will come to Columbus Oct. 1 for the start of the 2016 conference slate. … [Read more...] about Ohio State, Big 10 announce 2015, 2016 football schedules
2012 Ohio State Buckeyes football: first two deep roster
The first official two-deep chart of the Urban Meyer coaching era at Ohio State was revealed today as Meyer presented it to a room of more than 40 reporters covering the news at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center. With 18 starters returning from last season including both kickers, there are plenty of familiar names on the two-deep chart, including fourth-year starting fullback … [Read more...] about 2012 Ohio State Buckeyes football: first two deep roster
