Ohio State Recruiting: Football, Basketball Squads Add Verbals

Categories: FOOTBALL, MEN's BASKETBALL

By: Cody Blubaugh (BleacherReport.com) prescription medicine -- It has been two weeks since Ohio State’s eventful Senior Advanced Camp weekend in which they landed six recruits in the span of four days. I covered that in my previous article, in which I jumped the gun a day too early and left out Cleveland Glenville’s Jonathan Newsome. Newsome gave Ohio State his verbal commitment and is the 23rd to do so far this recruiting season. The defensive end prospect hails from the aforementioned ... Read More

Football opponent previews: Youngstown State Penguins

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By: David Sokol (TheLantern.com) -- It's coming. Brace yourselves. The 2008 Ohio State Buckeye football season is fast approaching with less than two months left until the season opener versus Youngstown State on Aug. 30. Although OSU has played many of the schools on its schedule in the past year, there are many unknowns about each and every team down the line. The Lantern will be bringing weekly team previews breaking down each and every aspect of OSU's opponents. This week's preview includes Youngstown State. Youngstown State Date: ... Read More

Gators and Buckeyes to Clash Again

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By: Derek Mathews (BleecherReport.com) -- The Florida Gators and Ohio State Buckeyes will soon clash again. The SEC will very likely face off against the Big 10 once again in the National Championship. Florida and Ohio State are the early season favorites. But bad news for the Big 10. The last two years, the SEC has had their way against the Buckeyes. In 2007, Florida beat Ohio State 41-14. In 2008, LSU beat Ohio State 38-24. So is the SEC that much ... Read More

Ohio State Football: Who Could Emerge in 2008?

Categories: FOOTBALL

By: Chip Minnich (BleacherReport.com) -- While many magazines are debating the merits of Ohio State earning its third straight trip to the BCS Title Game, and others are discussing Chris Wells as a possible Heisman Trophy candidate, I started thinking about players on the team that are not necessarily well-known by the national media who may make sizable contributions to Ohio State this coming season. Two years ago, a linebacker by the name of James Laurinaitis emerged at the beginning of the 2006 season. ... Read More

Clifford charged with assault, accused of punching 2 bar employees

Categories: FOOTBALL

By: ESPN.com news services -- Ohio State defensive back Eugene Clifford was arraigned Monday on two counts of misdemeanor assault after an early Friday morning incident in Cincinnati in which he is accused of punching two employees of a sports bar. Clifford, 20, pleaded not guilty to the two counts, and posted $2,000 bond. A court day was set for July 29. According to multiple Ohio media reports, Clifford was accused of hitting two bar employees who were trying to break up a fight. ... Read More

Assistant Miller returns to Ohio State bench after one year at Butler

Categories: MEN's BASKETBALL

By: BigTenNetwork.com -- COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Brandon Miller, one of the most successful players in Butler basketball history, has returned to the Buckeyes as an assistant, head coach Thad Matta announced Tuesday. Miller returns to Columbus after spending one season at his alma mater as an assistant coach and three seasons on the Matta's Ohio State staff (2005-2007). As a member of the Butler coaching staff, Miller was involved in recruiting, skills instruction, game preparation and on-court coaching. His duties with the Buckeyes will ... Read More

Luers star headed to Ohio State: Reports

Categories: BUCKEYE COUNTRY, MEN's BASKETBALL

By: JournalGazette.net -- (FORT WAYNE, IN) - Deshaun Thomas could be headed to Ohio State after all. The Bishop Luers star told various media outlets that he intends to play basketball for the Buckeyes as part of their Class of 2010. “I’m staying with Ohio State,” Thomas buy medicine online was quoted on Ohio State’s Rivals.com site, BuckeyeGrove.com, on Sunday. Thomas was in Akron, Ohio, competing at the LeBron James Skills Academy. “It’s a great class,” Thomas told the Web site. “It is great playing ... Read More

Bellbrook’s Longo will play for Buckeyes

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By Matt O'Donnell (DaytonDailyNews.com) -- (BELLBROOK, OH) — When Sam Longo hurt his wrist in last year's season opener, he knew right away that it was broken. He was less sure of how it would affect his recruitment. The offensive lineman from Bellbrook High School did not have to worry for long as he missed just one practice and played the rest of the season with a cast. As soon as his season ended, the offers began rolling in. Longo, who will be a senior ... Read More

Stud alert: Players ready to break out

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By: Matt Hayes (SportingNews.com) -- Let there be no doubt about the impact Ricky Jean-Francois had on LSU's national title run last year. He played in all of two games -- the SEC championship game and the BCS national title game -- and it was abundantly clear: "The best player on the field," says Nebraska coach Bo Pelini, LSU's defensive coordinator last season. Let's put that statement into perspective. Also on the field in the BCS title game: LSU defensive tackle Glenn ... Read More

Heacock’s accomplishments with Buckeyes speak loudly

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By Dennis Dodd (CBSSports.com) -- Maybe it's just a coincidence of excellence, but consider the life and times and Jim Heacock at Ohio State ... Dynasty? The Buckeyes' defensive coordinator has been part of one of the best runs in school history. Since 2002, the Bucks have played for three national championships and buy medicine won one while winning at least a share of four Big Ten titles. Win one or both of those BCS title games and we're talking about ... Read More