Monthly Archives: August 2011

Buckeye Coverage with an Assist from the Assistants

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Two of OSU’s assistant coaches met with the media Wednesday night. Here are the high points… JIM HEACOCK: Heacock didn’t like today’s practice, but cautioned we shouldn’t read too much into that. He pointed out that he has high expectations … Continue reading →

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The First Game Week Press Conferences of the Fickell Era

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

LUKE FICKELL: Although the Buckeyes may eventually have permanent captains, for now they are rotating that honor on a per game basis. This week, offensive linemen J.B. Shugarts and Mike Brewster and defensive lineman John Simon are representing the Scarlet … Continue reading →

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Cue Chariots of Fire Right About…Now

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

It’s not until the 56 second mark of this video that the French broadcasters start showing the race in slow motion, but you might not realize that if you focus exclusively on Sogelau Tuvalu. He’s a converted shot putter out … Continue reading →

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Ohio State Football Depth Chart-Week One

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

(True freshman in italics) QB: Joe Bauserman OR Braxton Miller FB: Zach Boren Adam Homan TB: Jordan Hall Carlos Hyde OR Rod Smith TE: Jake Stoneburner Reid Fragel WR (X): Verlon Reed Evan Spencer WR (Z): Corey “Philly” Brown Chris … Continue reading →

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Drive, Drive Down To the Field

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

It’s now game week for the Ohio State football team! They’re preparing for their opener against Akron on Saturday, and Buckeye fans like this one are ready to go. For the record, I’m not a big fan of vanity plates. … Continue reading →

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The Reality of Television

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

The star of Disney’s Camp Rock, Demi Lovato, was in rehab for three months for ‘emotional and physical issues.’ Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe admits he was drinking to excess. He stopped because he didn’t want to end up a … Continue reading →

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Radio Station Tour: Day Ten

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

Ok, I admit it. The last stop on our radio station tour was a joke. The boss’s office doesn’t actually have silk curtains, a crystal chandelier, or an oriental rug. That was his actual throne, though. And this is the … Continue reading →

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Ovechkin and a New Meaning to Death By Chocolate

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

There are a lot of things you can do with chocolate. You can make s’mores. You can dip strawberries. You can wield totally edible nunchucks. Wait. I’m sorry. What was that last one again? That’s right. Edible nunchucks. And who … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Day for the Most Important Play

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

No sooner had we officially learned the winner of the Ohio State jersey scrimmage (the Buckeye offense) than OSU held a kick scrimmage at the Shoe. The Buckeyes did devote quite a bit of time to the punt, which they … Continue reading →

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Carroll’s Arresting Sense of Humor

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Pete Carroll pulled plenty of pranks during his tenure at USC. (In fact, because when it comes to humor, timing is everything, some Trojans fans probably feel like the joke was on them.) Anyway, bolting for the NFL has apparently … Continue reading →

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