By: Matt Markey (ToledoBlade.com) -- COLUMBUS -- In the three or four months since his amateur career ended, Dane Sanzenbacher has been continually educated in the nuances of professional football. As he looks forward to the NFL draft over the next few days, the course is incomplete. "From the time the Sugar Bowl was over, this all became a business," Ohio State's 2010 MVP said. "You're part of this team, this big group of coaches and players, in everything you do ... Read More

Apparently all the talk about the possibility of Urban Meyer taking over the helm at Ohio State has bothered Urban's daughter Nicki. Beano Cook, who used to be the big dog on college football circuit, and has made some outrageous predictions in the past, including forecasting that Ron Powlus would win two Heismans at Notre Dame. Cook said Thursday during an interview on ESPN radio he expects Urban Meyer to be the coach at Ohio State in 2012. “Urban ... Read More

By: Eric Ball (BlearcherReport.com) -- Jim Tressel Is Not Garnering Much Support From Ex Ohio State Football Players It is not a good time to be wearing a sweater vest. Jim Tressel is in hot water with the NCAA and in danger of losing his head coaching position with the Ohio State Buckeyes. Now famous alum with media platforms are voicing their displeasure. Former QB Kirk Herbstreit is probably the alum that America sees more than any other former Buckeye on a constant ... Read More

From: Huffintonpost.com -- Former Ohio State football player and ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit weighed in on the Jim Tressel scandal and said that if this happened to his former coach John Cooper, he would have been fired. Herbstreit called the situation a "black eye" for the school and ripped the Buckeyes fan base for "blindly" supporting Ohio State and Tressel. "It's almost gotten to the point where he beaten Michigan, he wins 10 games, he goes to BCS bowl games and they'll support ... Read More

The Ohio State University is possibly facing the most severe NCAA penalties in the history of its football program and the end of the Jim Tressel era could soon be coming to an end. OSU made public today a letter they received from the NCAA and the main focus was on Tressel. In the notice to the college the NCAA accuses Tressel of lying or withholding the knowledge that at least 2 of his player were selling memorabilia to a Columbus tattoo parlor ... Read More

By Allyson Kraemer (TheLantern.com) -- The NCAA has formally notified Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee of its intent to obtain documents regarding the investigation of football coach Jim Tressel and six players for selling memorabilia, receiving improper benefits and failing to report the violations. The NCAA says the allegations are considered "potential major violations of NCAA legislation." The university may request that the major violations be considered secondary with supporting evidence. The NCAA is requesting each allegation be confirmed or denied with ... Read More

By: Dave Weidig (NewarkAdvocate.com) -- COLUMBUS -- Storm Klein's Ohio State teammates have his back. The former Licking Valley star, with a chance to earn a starting linebacker spot as a junior for the Buckeyes, has been slowed by a hamstring injury the past two weeks. He was forced to stand on the sidelines in uniform and watch Saturday as the offense beat the defense 59-27 in the annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. The 6-foot-2, 240-pounder regularly has been ... Read More

By Chris Larkin (iSportsWeb.com) -- With 5 players serving 5 game suspensions for the Ohio State Buckeyes, including star quarterback Terrelle Pryor, this year’s Big Ten title race could be wide open. The Buckeyes have finished first or tied for first in each of the last six seasons, but with five key players and head coach Jim Tressell suspended for the first 5 games of the season, the Buckeyes could face some early adversity which they are unaccustomed to. ... Read More

By John Kampf (MorningJournal.com) -- COLUMBUS — Though a lot can happen between now and the season-opener on Sept. 3 against Akron, here’s a look at who started Saturday on both sides of the ball at Ohio State’s spring game. • Offense: QB Joe Bauserman, RB Dan Herron, FB Zach Boren, TE Jake Stoneburner, WR DeVier Posey and Corey “Philly” Brown, OT Mike Adams and Andrew Norwell; OG Corey Linsley and Jack Mewhort; C Mike Brewster. • Defense: ... Read More

The news of James Jackson not being on the 2011 Ohio State football roster came to light earlier this month, but his former high school coach has confirmed that Jackson will be leaving OSU altogether. It is currently unclear as to the reason for leaving the university, however Jackson was never really able to get consistent time on the playing field. The receiver did see some playing time in last season's 73-20 slaughter of Eastern Michigan. Jackson's former coach Matt Bird confirmed to WILX.com ... Read More