Youths get opportunity to play with the Buckeyes

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“My goal is to prepare these young athletes for high school and collegiate football competition through positive experiences,” Hall said.

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Jackets trade for former OSU star

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For what it’s worth, the magazines love Ohio State

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Dunlap acquires taste for trucks; Buckeyes provide incidental break

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“One of the ESPN bosses was in town for an Ohio State football game, and he saw my program from the hotel and liked it, so they gave me a call and asked me what I wanted to do with my life,” Dunlap said.

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Buckeye great now on board of college

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OSU golf coach will retire after 36 seasons

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Buckeyes Score National Coup with Commitment of Stieber

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“You could say I was born to be a Buckeye,” responded Logan Stieber when speaking about his early commitment. “I want to help Ohio State become a national championship team.”

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Smith says no before ND asks

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Ohio State named number 2 in preseason poll

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At Ohio State, it’s perfection or bust

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