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March 17, 2010 1:00 AM

Football: A raise isn't necessary when the market is right.

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March 17, 2010 12:35 AM

Football: January 5, 2010 was a huge, huge day for the OSU football program, remember?

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

March 16, 2010 2:35 PM

Men's Basketball:

“I will say that David Lighty had about a two-minute stretch today that blew Evan’s out of the water. I’ve never seen anything like what he did there for a couple minutes." - OSU Head Coach Thad Matta on the play of David Lighty in OSU's win over Minnesota.

Buckeye fans know him as OSU's defensive stopper, but his teammates know him as The Mini L-Train. Check out Brandon Castel's report on David Lighty on Columns and Features.

March 16, 2010 1:10 PM

Men's Hockey: The Department of Athletics announced today that the contract of OSU Head Coach John Markell will not be renewed. Details on Columns and Features.

March 16, 2010 11:00 AM

Head Coach Jim Tressel
Photo by Jim Davidson

Football: Much to the delight of OSU fans everywhere, Head Coach Jim Tressel is going to be around for a while. Director of Athletics Gene Smith announced today that Tressel has been given a two year extension to his contract, through the 2014 football season.

"We wanted to reward Jim for his exemplary work with our football program and lock him in as our coach for an additional two years," Smith said.

Tressel's compensation package will not increase over the final two years of the deal, Smith said.

"Jim has never once come to me about compensation," Smith said. "Jim has indicated to me he is satisfied with his salary. He is aware of the financial situation we all face in athletics and I am thankful for his service and loyalty to the goals of the department."

March 16, 2010 9:10 AM

Football: Great coaching comes in handy sometime.

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March 15, 2010 4:15 AM

Men's Basketball: This year it's going to be DIFFERENT!!!!

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March 15, 2010 4:05 AM

Men's Basketball: Did Evan Turner sew up the national player of the year award with his performance in Indianapolis? Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 14, 2010 8:10 PM

Men's Basketball: OSU's 2-seed in the NCAA tournament is considerably better than last year's 8-seed, but it's not exactly a bed of roses either. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: There will be more than just a tournament championship on the line today when the Buckeyes and Gophers meet. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 13, 2010 8:20 PM

Men's Basketball:

All of it compelled Matta to call a timeout early in the second half of the Illinois game where he laid into his players like a drill sergeant. At one point his face was so red his players had to wonder if their coach was about to pop a blood vessel. --- Brandon Castel's description of Thad Matta's reaction to how his team played at times today.

The results have been good, and the Buckeyes are in the title game, but Thad Matta is not real happy with the way his team is playing. Brandon Castel's report is on Columns and Features.

March 13, 2010 4:20 PM

Men's Basketball:

Buckeyes Advance to Big Ten Tournament Final!!!

The Buckeyes have advanced to the Big Ten tournament final with a hard-fought double-overtime 88-81 win over a determined Illinois team. Evan Turner scored a game-high 31 points and William Buford added 22.

The Buckeyes will meet the winner of today's Purdue vs. Minnesota game in the tournament championship game tomorrow.

Game Story by Brandon Castel and photos by Jim Davidson are on Columns and Features.

Box Score
Season Stats Year to Date

March 13, 2010 1:25 AM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes will meet the Fighting Illini in the semifinal round of the Big Ten tournament. Brandon Castel has the keys to victory on Columns and Features.

March 13, 2010 12:25 AM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel says that Evan Turner's shot that ripped the hearts out Wolverines everywhere is just one example of a much larger trend. Check it out on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes play you-know-who in their first Big Ten tournament game today. Brandon Castel has the preview on Columns and Features.

March 12, 2010 12:05 PM

Men's Basketball: It's Friday, so it's pick on that school in the Great Lakes Wonderland day.

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March 11, 2010 11:50 PM

Football: OSU corner Devon Torrence has decided to make football priority number one and put his baseball career on hold. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Fans all around the Big Ten are getting excited about the upcoming Big Ten tournament. Thad Matta is OK with it, but doesn't exactly share the enthusiasm of the fans over conference tournament play. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 11, 2010 1:45 PM

Football: Tony Gerdeman visited winter Buckeye winter conditioning today and came away with some interesting notes. Check it out on Columns and Features.

Football: Who you gonna call?

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March 10, 2010 4:30 PM

Men's Basketball: OSU Head Coach Thad Matta is still shaking his head over the fact that David Lighty was left off the All-Big Ten defensive team. Brandon

Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Big Ten expansion made simple.

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March 9, 2010 2:00 AM

Men's Basketball: Deep Vote revealed.

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March 8, 2010 10:40 PM

Men's Basketball: Evan Turner says he was surprised when he didn't win the Big Ten Player of the Year award last year. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Everybody likes a slam dunk. Brandon Castel says the easiest slam dunk of the year should be the upcoming Big Ten Player of the Year award. Check it out on Columns and Features.

Football: Duron Carter's freshman season got off to a great start but ended on a very sour note when he was declared ineligible for the Rose Bowl. Brandon Castel has an update on Carter on Columns and Features.

Football: Eduardo says hello. (Uh, excuse me, Help I'm drowning?)

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Men's Basketball: The Brackets have been announced for the Big Ten Men's Basketball tournament.

Tournament Bracket

the-Ozone Announcement: Football Fanatics' twice-annual clearance sale has begun. They are giving an additional 20 percent off on all clearance items.

Great prices on THREE PAGES of OSU gear clearance items.

Buckeye Clearance Items. Save an additional 20 percent!

March 5, 2010 3:20 PM

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta gave his team a short rest after it secured the Big Ten championship...a very short rest.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Big Ten Champs!!!!

March 5, 2010 10:35 AM

Women's Basketball: OSU center Jantel Lavender sometimes makes the game look easy, but earning her third Big Ten Player of the Year award was anything but. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

March 5, 2010 10:15 AM

Football: Friday is always have fun with those guys in maize and blue day.

Today's Zone Read

Football: When it comes to breakfast, the chicken is involved, the pig is committed. When it comes to coaches...

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March 4, 2010 2:15 AM

Men's Basketball: When you are following a program that wins a lot of championships it can actually start to get a little old hat when a crown is earned.

Not so, however, for the people actually involved in winning them, including OSU Head Basketball Coach Thad Matta. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 3, 2010 10:55 AM

Football: Not many OSU receivers got off to the fast start that Taurian Washington did in his Buckeye career. Not many players disappeared as thoroughly either. Tony Gerdeman says Washington is working to reappear in a big way in 2010. It's on Columns and Features.

March 3, 2010 4:10 AM

Football: It's the perception that counts, not reality silly.

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March 2, 2010 10:10 AM the-Ozone Announcement: Tournament time is getting REALLY close now. Are you ready? Football Fanatics has a huge selection of items to make your Buckeye tournament watching gathering special. First, get your "Wearing of the Green" Buckeye gear. Then stock up on Buckeye-related serving dishes, bottle coolies, paper plates, glasses, plastic cups, everything you could possibly think of to create the perfect Buckeye atmosphere for you and your friends as you root the Buckeye men and women on to victory during the basketball tournament season. You won't believe how many items they have!!!

Football: If puns make you groan, don't look at this. It will bum you out.

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March 1, 2010 8:30 PM

Football:

DBTH.

That's what Jim Tressel told his football team as they headed into winter conditioning.

Brandon Castel has a full update, including who is impressing in winter conditioning drills, on Columns and Features.

March 1, 2010 3:40 PM

Women's Basketball: Ohio State junior center Jantel Lavender has been named the Big Ten Player of the year for the third-consecutive year. Sensational sophomore point guard Samantha Prahalis was a unanimous first-team All-Big Ten selection as well.

Check out the details on Columns and Features.

March 1, 2010 2:45 PM

Baseball: It's a trifecta for the Buckeyes.

Earlier today Evan Turner and Jantel Lavender were named Big Ten Players of the week in Basketball. Now OSU outfielder Michael Stevens has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week in baseball. Details are on Columns and Features.

March 1, 2010 12:55 PM

Women's Basketball: Buckeye center Jantel Lavender has earned recognition as the Big Ten Player of the Week. Details are on Columns and Features.

March 1, 2010 12:35 PM

Football: Winter conditioning is underway for the OSU football team, and wide receiver DeVier Posey likes what he sees of his team's work ethic thus far. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

March 1, 2010 10:15 AM

Men's Basketball: For the seventh time this season and the 10th time in his career Evan Turner has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week. Check out all the details on Columns and Features.

March 1, 2010 4:05 AM

Football: Beano Cook makes an appearance on the Zone Read.

Today's Zone Read

March 1, 2010 3:45 AM

Football: Winter conditioning is under way for the OSU football team, but for quarterback Terrelle Pryor it's time for rehab from his recent knee surgery.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: It's Michigan at noon today at Value City Arena, and the Buckeyes definitely feel like they owe a little payback to the Wolverines for an early-season disappointment in Ann Arbor. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 26, 2010 7:10 PM

Football: If you are the kind of person who likes to plan ahead, here's an item for you.

The department of athletics has announced that the Buckeyes will open the 2014 season on the road against Navy on Labor Day weekend. The game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens. M&T Stadium has a capacity of 71,000. Navy's home stadium at the Naval Academy in Annapolis seats 37,000.

According to Chet Gladchuk, Navy’s Director of Athletics, ticket demand was the driving force in the decision to relocate the game to Baltimore. Navy has played several games at M&T Bank Stadium including games against Army, Notre Dame and Maryland. All of those games have been sellouts.

Future OSU Football Schedules

February 26, 2010 4:05 PM

Football: The NFL combine is under way. OSU safety Kurt Coleman is one of the Buckeyes hoping to garner some attention in Indianapolis. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 26, 2010 12:50 AM

Football: It's Friday, and that's Dump on That School Up North Day for The Zone Read.

Today's Zone Read

Football: Nothing could be more fun than making more fun of Rich Rod.

Today's Zone Read.

February 25, 2010 2:00 AM the-Ozone Announcement: March is just around the corner and that means two things: the NCAA basketball tournaments and the wearing of The Green. This year you can wear The Green AND show your Buckeye allegiance while you root for the OSU Women and Men in the tournaments. Long sleeve tees, short sleeve tees, hats, socks, men's, women's, kids, it's all there. Get it on order now and have it in time! Just follow this link and scroll down a bit.

February 24, 2010 10:20 PM (University Park, PA) Men's Basketball: Evan Turner scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half as the Buckeyes put away the pesky Nittany Lions 75-67. Check out Brandon Castel's report and Jim Davidson's photos on Column and Features. Box Score Season Stats Year to Date

Football: The NCAA has reared it's ugly head in Ann Arbor with allegations of wrong doing within the U of M football program. Tony Gerdeman says the source of the problems is clear. Check it out on Columns and Features.

February 24, 2010 3:55 AM

Football: Want to slap down the uppity media? Call Rich Rodriguez!

Today's Zone Read

February 24, 2010 3:50 AM

Fundraiser Update: The revised goal of the Expansion Bridge Fundraiser is 31,200.

Our current balance is 31,148.

Online donations received today after 2:00 PM EST today will not qualify for inclusion on the Honor Roll.

Donations received by mail after Tuesday, March 2, will not qualify for the Honor Roll.

We thank all of you who have helped make this effort a success. We'll make our final update of the Honor Roll on March 3.

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February 23, 2010 9:25 PM

Men's Basketball: Evan Turner and Thad Matta are both battling to get over the flu in time of OSU's game with Penn State. One of them is progressing quickly, one isn't. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

February 23, 2010 5:25 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: As per our announcement yesterday, our fundraiser is rapidly coming to a close. We have not yet updated the Expansion Bridge Honor Roll, but just over 2,000 dollars came in yesterday, pushing us slightly past our original goal of 30,000 dollars.

As announced yesterday, we have amended our goal upward by around 1,200 dollars to account for unexpected auto repairs. We are now roughly 900 dollars short of that goal. When we reach it, the fund raiser and Honor Roll will be closed.

Don't be left off the Honor Roll. Time is running very short. A donation of as little as 5 dollars will get your name on it.

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February 23, 2010 5:15 AM

Baseball: Bob Todd got his 1000th career coaching win last weekend as the Buckeyes got off to a 3-0 start this season. Brandon Castel has the update on Columns and Features.

February 23, 2010 1:55 AM

Football: You're who?

Today's Zone Read

February 22, 1010 3:00 PM

Football: Buckeye defensive tackle Doug Worthington had many fine games during his career, but the first one after his stint at OSU may pay him huge dividends in the near future. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

the-Ozone Announcement: This is the final call for participation in the Expansion Bridge Fundraiser.

Our current total is 28,240 dollars, 1,760 dollars short of our goal of 30,000 dollars.

We'd like to get that remaining total by a week from today. We will close the fundraiser on that date or whenever we reach our amended goal. We amending it as of today to reflect an unexpected expense of just under 1,200 dollars in auto repairs that we incurred this month.

The bottom line is that the fund raiser will end next Monday or when we raise an additional 2,960 dollars, whichever comes first.

If you have already given, thank you. We appreciate it. If you haven't, we want you to understand that it's important to get your name on the list. Here's why.

As always, all of our content will remain free to everyone, but as the next 10 months unfold we will be doing some things that will only be available to Honor Roll members. We'll be running contests and making special offers throughout the year, and eligibility for those activities will be restricted to honor roll members.

A donation as small as 5 dollars will get your name on the list. This is your last chance to get on it. Don't be left out.

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February 22, 2010 2:30 AM

Football: Ah. American Justice.

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February 21, 2010 8:40 PM

Women's Basketball: Over 10, 000 fans showed up to see Michigan State hand the Buckeyes their first home loss of the season, an overtime heartbreaker. Tony Gerdeman has the story and Bob McElheny has the photos on Columns and Features.

Box Score

February 21, 2010 4:15 PM (East Lansing, MI) Men's Basketball: Evan Turner was so sick yesterday he could barely stay awake. A day later he helped the Buckeyes to a huge win in East Lansing to keep the Buckeyes alive in the Big Ten regular-season race. Check out Brandon Castel's report and Jim Davidson's photos on Column and Features. Box Score Season Stats Year to Date

Men's Basketball: There's no time for weeping over the loss to Purdue, because next up for the Buckeyes is a trip to the Breslin Center to face league-leading Michigan State. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 19, 2010 2:30 PM

The-Ozone Announcement: We are pleased to announce a new, broader relationship with our supplier of OSU gear, Football Fanatics. We can now offer you not only OSU gear, but gear for other Ohio sports teams including the Blue Jackets, Browns, Bengals. Cavaliers, Indians and Reds. Just click on the graphic above and navigate to the team merchandise of your choice.

By the way, they now have the Rose Bowl DVD. Great winter viewing that will get you through to the spring thaw. Every time you watch it you'll warm up just a little.

There's also a great list of sale items, including Rose Bowl tees in case you didn't get one.

February 19, 2010 1:15 PM

Men's Basketball: When you're hot your hot, and when you're not, you probably lose games like you lost to Purdue. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 19, 2010 1:10 AM

The-Ozone Proclamation:

From this day forward every friday will be "Trash that School Up North Day" for The Zone Read.

Today's Zone Read

February 19, 2010 12:50 AM

Women's Basketball: There are a lot ways to win. This time the Buckeyes continued their winning ways by taking full advantage of the free throw line to defeat Wisconsin. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

Box Score

February 18, 2010 1:20 AM

Football: Beep! Beep!

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February 18, 2010 1:15 AM

Football: What school sends the most players to the NFL draft? Depends a bit on when you start counting. Check out Tony Gerdeman's report on Columns and Features.

February 17, 2010 9:45 PM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes found themselves in a deep hole after a woefully slow start, but rallied to make it close in the second half, eventually falling to No. 4 Purdue when Jon Diebler's three pointer as the clock expired was off the mark allowing the Boilers to claim a 60-57 road win. Check out Brandon Castel's report and photos by Jim Davidson on Columns and Features.

Box Score
Season Stats Year to Date

Men's Basketball:

"The Buckeyes were 1-3 in the Big Ten at the time and trailed by 12 points on the road in the second half against the No. 6 team in the country before Turner went all 'I’ve got your national player of the year right here' on the Boilermakers."

Find out what else Brandon Castel has to say about tonight's matchup with the Boilermakers. It's on Columns and Features.

February 17, 2010 1:35 AM

Football: Tooth fairy? Bush league.

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February 16, 2010 10:30 PM Football: Former OSU players prepare for the pro football draft at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Check out Jim Davidson's photos from the day, now on Column and Features.

Men's Basketball: No. 10/12 Ohio State has a big showdown with No. 4/4 Purdue tomorrow in Columbus. The big question around the Buckeye Nation is whether or not Jon Diebler will be available after injuring his wrist last Sunday. Brandon Castel has the update on Columns and Features.

February 16, 2010 12:05 AM

Football: Potty humor? Here? Couldn't happen, could it?

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February 15, 2010 8:30 PM

Men's Basketball: There was no uncertainty in OSU's defeat of Illinois over the weekend, but there is plenty of uncertainty surrounding the shooting star in that big win, Jon Diebler, after it was revealed after the game that Diebler injured his wrist on his shooting hand in the game.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 15, 2010 1:00 AM

Football: Important notes should be kept handy.

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February 14, 2010 4:45 PM (Champaign, IL) Men's Basketball: Historically speaking St. Valentines Day has always been a great day for a massacre. Traditionalists that they are, the Buckeyes conducted a massacre in Champaign today that could go a long way toward determining the eventual Big Ten Championship. Check out Brandon Castel's report and Jim Davidson's photos on Column and Features. Box Score

Women's Basketball: The Buckeyes travelled to Minnesota where they ran into some rough, tough Gophers, but still came away with a win to secure an outright Big Ten championship. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

Football Signing Day Coverage: OSU signed Adam Griffin to a letter of intent this week. In doing so they added a player to the roster. The question is however, whether they also closed the door for any other players when they signed Griffin. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 12, 2010 1:05 AM

Football: Patrimony issues in college football?

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Big Ten Champs!!!

Football Signing Day Coverage: Ohio State has signed a 19th member to the 2010 recruiting class with athlete Adam Griffin, son of Buckeye legend Archie Griffin. Read the details on Columns and Features.

February 11, 2010 8:00 AM

Football: Hidden Talent? You bet.

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February 11, 2010 3:15 AM

Men's Basketball: With just six games left to play in the regular season the Buckeyes find themselves at the top of the Big Ten standings...along with a few other teams.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 11, 2010 12:20 AM

Women's Basketball: The Buckeyes are dominating the Big Ten standings again this year and will play Purdue tonight with a chance to secure their sixth-straight Big Ten regular-season championship with a win over the Boilermakers. But according to Jim Foster, this year's championship quest has been harder than some of the others. Tony Gerdeman' report is on Columns and Features.

February 10, 2010 10:15 PM

Men's Basketball: Evan Turner on the bench with early foul trouble?

No problem.

William Buford and the little-used Buckeye bench stepped up to dominate the Indiana Hoosiers and put OSU into a first-place tie in the Big Ten regular-season conference title chase.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 10, 2010 1:20 AM

Football: Would I lie to you?

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February 10, 2010 1:00 AM

Football Signing Day Coverage: We've told you about the Buckeyes and the Wolverines. Now it's time for an overview of how the rest of the Big Ten did on signing day. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

February 10, 2010 12:30 AM

Men's Basketball: The inclement weather will make it slow traveling for those going to the OSU vs. Indiana game, but the pace on the court should be a fast one, much to the liking of the Buckeyes. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 10, 2010 12:25 AM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes are getting done on the hardwood this year, but is the Buckeye Nation supporting them the way they deserve? Find out on Columns and Features.

February 9, 2010 1:10 AM

Football: There's a difference between a racoon and a cat? Who knew?

Today's Zone Read

February 9, 2010 12:50 AM

Football Signing Day Coverage: When it comes to recruiting classes what you needed is almost as important as who you got.

Brandon Castel has the story on perhaps OSU's greatest position of need this recruiting season and how they did filling those needs.

It's on Columns and Features.

February 8, 2010 7:55 AM

Football: What do we know about the OSU linebacking corps after the 2009 season? Brandon Castel has come up with 10 very interesting things about that group. Check it out on Columns and Features.

February 8, 2010 7:30 AM

Football Signing Day Coverage: It has been a long-standing tradition at the-Ozone to look at how That School Up North did on Mondays during the football season. Today is Monday, so Tony Gerdeman takes a look at how they did on signing day. Check out Signing Day Michigan Monday on Columns and Features.

Also check out Today's Zone Read.

February 7, 2010 4:05 PM Men's Basketball: Evan Turner tied a career-high with 32 points to help the Buckeyes defeat Iowa and stay in the thick of the Big Ten regular-season championship race. Brandon Castel has the story and Bob McElheny has the photos on Column and Features. Box Score Team Stats Year to Date

February 6, 2010 3:50 PM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes are back in action against Iowa tomorrow, just 10 days after the first meeting of the season between the two teams. Will there be much change in how the Buckeyes play this time around? Brandon Castel has the answer on Columns and Features.

Football Signing Day Coverage: Cornerback wasn't the only place where the Buckeye signing class filled an important need for Jim Tressel. Brandon Castel's series on filling the personnel needs of the OSU football team continues today on Columns and Features.

February 5, 2010 1:15 AM

Football: Lane Kiffin offered a kid that is how old?

Today's Zone Read.

Football Signing Day Coverage: Brandon Castel has sort of short hair, so it didn't make much sense to me when I saw him fiddling with a fine-tooth comb. Then I figured it out.

Brandon was using that fine-tooth comb on the OSU signing class. The result is a series of analysis pieces on the newest Buckeyes. Check out the first installment on Columns and Features.

February 4, 2010 3:00 AM

Football: We promised you all we would be expanding the scope of the-Ozone. That's partly what the-Ozone Expansion Bridge Fundraiser is about.

We also told you that Tony Gerdeman is now full time at the-Ozone and is developing some new, exciting content concepts for us.

Today we are unveiling one of those new concepts, The Zone Read. We're hoping this feature will appear every week day on the-Ozone.

And no, we're not going to tell you what it is. You're just going to have to go look for yourself. We will say this: The Zone Read will always be timely and will either put a smile on your face or make you go "Hmmmmm?"

First-ever Zone Read

Football Signing Day Coverage: The Buckeyes didn't get all the players they wanted on signing day, but the makup of the class may allow it to contribute more than their numbers would indicate.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

February 3, 2010 7:45 PM

Footbal Signing Day Coverage: The Buckeyes couldn't come up with any big late signings on signing day, but OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel wasn't ready to hit the panic button because of it. Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

February 3, 2010 1:10 PM

Football: How good is this year's signing class? We won't know that for a couple of years. What do people think of this year's signing class? Brandon Castel says we'll know more about that later today when one last player makes his announcement. Brandon's report is on Columns and Features.

February 3, 2010 10:40 AM

Football: WR Corey Brown (6-0, 186, Springfield, Pa.) has signed his letter of intent with the Buckeye.

Offensive lineman Matt James has opted to sign with Notre Dame over Ohio State.

February 3, 2010 10:30 AM

Football: LB Chad Hagan (6-2, 230, Canonsburg, Pa.) has signed his letter of intent with OSU.

Complete Signing List

February 3, 2010 10:20 AM

Football: QB Taylor Graham (6-4, 215, Wheaton, Ill), RB Rod Smith (6-2, 215, Fort Wayne, In), OL Andrew Norwell (6-7, 275, Cincinnati, OH,) and WR Tyrone Williams (6-7, 215, 4.5, East Cleveland, OH) have signed their letter of intent with the Buckeyes.

Complete Signing List

February 3, 2010 9:30 AM

Football: Linebacker David Durham (6-3, 225, Charlotte, N. C.) has signed his letter of intent with the Buckeye.

Complete Signing List

February 3, 2010 9:15 AM

Football: Defensive back Chris Bryant (5-11, 175) from Cleveland Glennville has signed his letter of intent, as has 5-11, 180 wide receiver James Louis from Delray Beach, Florida.

Complete Signing List

February 3, 2010 8:50 AM

Football: The latest signees today are WR Bradley Roby, 6-1, 175 from Peachtree Ridge (Ga.) High School, linebacker Scott McVey 6-1, 220, from Cleveland St. Ignatius, 6-2, 215 defensive end Jamel Turner from Fork Union Military, and 6-3, 310 defensive tackle Jonathan Hankins from Detroit Southeastern High School.

Complete Signing List

February 3, 2010 8:30 AM

Football: The fax machine remain busy this morning at OSU. Quarterback/safety Verlon Reed from Marion Franklin high school has signed with the Buckeyes.

February 3, 2010 8:20 AM

Football: National signing day is underway, and the letters of intent are arriving at OSU. Kicker Drew Basil (6-2, 190, Chillicothe, Ohio) is now a Buckeye. Also signing already this morning are defensive end Darryl Baldwin (6-7, 250, Solon, Ohio) and J. T. Moore (6-3, 230, Youngstown, Ohio Boardman High School.)

Running back Carlos Hyde (6-0, 225) enrolled at OSU for winter quarter and is also a part of this recruiting class.

February 2, 2010 8:10 AM

Football: The final countdown until national signing day tomorrow has begun.

Brandon Castel has his final rundown on OSU's uncommitted prospects Columns and Features.

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