The Replacements
Ponder the scenario for a moment. Ohio State is facing an eight-point deficit to Purdue in Ohio Stadium with less than a minute to go. Miraculously, the Buckeyes tie the game with a touchdown and...
View ArticleThe Houndie: Week 7
At one point in time, this award was known as the Buckeye NFLer of the Week. Thanks to a typo and the ensuing LOLsession from the commentariat, it was renamed as the Houndie. Same intent, but now with...
View ArticleTriskaidekaphobia
Ten seasons ago, Ohio State's most popular player wore the number 13. Maurice Clarett wasn't the 2002 Buckeyes' most valuable player (Craig Krenzel) or their best athlete (Chris Gamble) but he was an...
View ArticleOSU v. Purdue: Offensive Breakdown
The Purdue Boilermaker defense was finally able to accomplish what all teams have attempted against Ohio State this year—employ such an aggressive run-focused front that they were able to slow down...
View ArticleOhio State, Oregon Schedule Series for 2020 & 2021
Link: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102312aac.html Ohio State and Oregon have agreed to a home-and-home football series in 2020 and 2021. The Buckeyes will travel to...
View ArticleHerman, Guiton Share Longtime Bond
Four years ago, an upstart assistant coach at Rice University found himself lounging in the living room of a suburban Houston home recruiting a dual-threat quarterback for the 2009 recruiting class....
View ArticleWednesday Skull Session
Good morning sports fans and welcome to your Wednesday Skully. In case you haven't scrolled down 11W, turned on ESPN, or checked much twitter lately, let me be the first to tell you that Ohio State...
View ArticleDefending a New Domain
One play, 83 yards. That’s all it took for Purdue to get its offense humming on Saturday and for the “Here we go again,” comments to rattle around Ohio Stadium. Tackling made an appearance against...
View ArticleEleven Dubcast: The Secret of Management
Another week, another crazy Buckeye win to alternately dissect and make fun of. To a certain extent, of course, because if we're being truly honest, Kenny Guiton is the absolute man and the performance...
View ArticleFlashback: Ohio State vs. Penn State, 1976
Following a legend is never easy, and coach Earle Bruce can testify to the challenges of following Woody Hayes when he took over the helm of the program in 1979. But three years earlier, another legend...
View ArticleAround The Oval
Around the Oval is our weekly look at sports on campus that don't always get the coverage they deserve. Tiffany Cameron was on-fire and had a record-setting week Another weekend, yet another routine...
View ArticlePrognosticating: Penn State
BEAT MICHAGAIN rocked by Jim Delany, brought to you by Photoshop. Paternoville Nittanyville has become the third-largest city in Pennsylvania as fans from both sides look forward to a clash of...
View Article11W Recruiting Notebook: Penn State Week
The outcome didn't happen as expected, but with some resilience and clutch play from a one Kenny Guiton, Ohio State was able to pull out a 29-22 overtime victory against the Purdue Boilermakers last...
View ArticleWednesday Practice Updates: Penn State
On Saturday night, just hours after he was crumpled on the Ohio Stadium turf, Braxton Miller tweeted. “All Good.” After Wednesday’s practice head coach Urban Meyer and Miller reiterated that message....
View ArticleThursday Skull Session
Happy Thursday to you. How the heck are ya? Let’s get to it. THE CURIOUS CASE OF CHRIS FIELDS. Forgotten amidst the Bill Brasky Kenny Guiton (deserved) praise is the job of WR Chris Fields last...
View ArticleThe Fallen
Inconsistency on offense and defense is concerning to Ohio State’s coaches. But the biggest problem plaguing Ohio State through eight games is injuries. Multiple special teamers are out for the season,...
View ArticleBig Ten Basketball Media Day: Thad Matta Presser Notes
With the stretch run of the Big Ten football season approaching, attention is also turning to the hardwood. Practice began two weeks ago and games begin on November 9. Ohio State will play Marquette...
View ArticleAcross the Field: Penn State
As the Buckeyes look to extend their record to 9-0, they head to State College to take on a resurgent Penn State team that has nicely recovered from their losses in weeks one and two. In what some are...
View ArticleOSU v. Purdue: Defensive Breakdown
While by no means perfect, the defense's performance against Purdue was a noticeable upgrade, both in execution and outcome. It was the Buckeye defense that kept Ohio State in the game, in spite of...
View ArticleB1G Hoops Media Day: Matta's Coaching Tree in Bloom
During Ohio University’s dream run through the NCAA Tournament a season ago, there was no bigger Bobcat fan than Thad Matta. Coaches often root for their friends and former assistants to succeed, as...
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