Scott Hartnell Joins Bishop and Rothman

Blue Jackets forward Scott Hartnell has had a busy couple days. First, he arrived in Columbus and held his first ever in-person interview with the local media. Then he received a further grilling from the hosts of Bishop and Rothman (Bobby Carpenter was filling in for Anthony today) and a couple of 97.1 The Fan’sContinue reading “Scott Hartnell Joins Bishop and Rothman”

Coach’s Show Summary-Indiana

A reminder that next week, coach Urban Meyer will be joining 97.1 The Fan on FRIDAY to preview The Game. Of course, of more immediate concern for Ohio State is their upcoming game against Indiana. That was the focus of Meyer’s most recent appearance on the airwaves, and here are the highlights… “Our job isContinue reading “Coach’s Show Summary-Indiana”

Don’t Bring Me Down, Bruce!

Damon Bruce was back on the air today, despite a controversial rant about women’s role in sports last week. Good. I’m fine with that. I hate to see anybody lose a job. People have bills to pay, groceries to buy, and–if they’re lucky–a retirement to save for. Ironically, however, it’s that empathy that Bruce arguesContinue reading “Don’t Bring Me Down, Bruce!”

Coach’s Show Summary-Purdue

Urban Meyer was battling a bout of the cold, so he was only on for about 30 minutes this week, but with Meyer, that’s still plenty of time to pack in a lot of highlights. So here’s what he had to say on his Coach’s Show… “We had to see it. We’re not very goodContinue reading “Coach’s Show Summary-Purdue”

Coach’s Show Summary-Penn State

Urban Meyer once again spent an hour with 97.1 The Fan to take you inside Buckeye football. These are the highlights of what he said ahead of the Penn State game: “We’re an offensive line-driven team right now.” “When you put together a coaching staff, in order, the strength coach is first. That’s the firstContinue reading “Coach’s Show Summary-Penn State”

Coach’s Show Summary-Iowa

Urban Meyer provided a heavy duty, industrial strength scouting report on the Iowa Hawkeyes with this week’s Coach’s Show. Here are the highlights of the program: On his team getting healthy again: “Well, Tommy Schutt is the big name coming back…He was counted on to be kind of a part-time starter for us and certainlyContinue reading “Coach’s Show Summary-Iowa”

Coach’s Show Summary-First Bye Week

It’s the first bye week of the season, but Coach Urban Meyer still joined 97.1 The Fan to keep you in the loop when it comes to what’s going on with the Ohio State Buckeyes. “The bye week comes at a great time. The loss of Christian Bryant, I know I’ve got to move on,Continue reading “Coach’s Show Summary-First Bye Week”