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Yesterday's the-Ozone News and Notes

December 31, 2012 1:20 PM

Football Recruiting: One of the top corner back prospects in the class of 2014 is being hotly pursued by the Buckeyes. Michael Chung caught up with him and has filed his report on Columns and Features.

December 31, 2012 12:00 Noon

Football: Lets do the time warp again.

Friday's Zone Read

December 31, 2012 7:15 AM

Football: It was another interesting and sometime wacky week in the football world. Tony Gerdeman sums it all up in his weekly Monday Morning Kickoff report on Columns and Features.

December 31, 2012 6:50 AM

Football: Our post-season countdown of the Most Importnat Buckeyes continues today with our pick for No. 14. It's on Columns and Features.

December 30, 2012 9:00 PM

Football Recruiting: This week's Sunday Recruiting Roundown is now on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: There was a lot to like in the win over Chicago State, but there were still some things to worry about heading into league play. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 29, 2012 9:40 PM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the win over Chicago State is on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Sophomore center Amir Williams got his career-first start today against Chicago State. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 29, 2012 3:45 AM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes have been less-than impressive with their half-court offense thus far, but that doesn't mean they can't find a way to score points. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 28, 2012 4:20 PM

Football: The bowl season picks back up today. So does Tony's Tip Sheet. It's on Columns and Features.

December 28, 2012 10:50 AM

Football: Boy were we wrong about this guy in our preseason picks.

Check out the post-season No. 15 on our Most Important Buckeyes list on Columns and Features.

December 28, 2012 7:45 AM

OSU Athletics: In 1970 the Jackson Five had the year's Number-1 hit with a tune called ABC. (If you don't know what we're talking about about watch this.)

Now, with that tune stuck in your head, fast-forward 42 years and check out Jeff's Sports Rapp on Columns and Features.

December 27, 2012 6:40 PM

Men's Basketball: A new basketball floor has been installed in Value City Arena. The main differences are the Buckeye leaves in the corners, a "B1G" logo in each of the free throw lanes and a large emblem in the shape of the state of Ohio at mid-court. Jim Davidson has the Photo Gallery on Columns and Features.

December 27, 2012 6:35 AM

Football: You don't say?

Thursday's Zone Read

December 27, 2012 6:25 AM

Men's Basketball: The Value City Arena will have a new look on Saturday when OSU unveils a new playing floor for the facility. Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

December 27, 2012 6:00 AM

Football Recruiting: A former 5-star lineman is considering a transfer from Florida to Ohio State. Brandon Castel has the full story on Columns and Features.

Football: the-Ozone post-season countdown of the Most Important Buckeyes continues with our selection for No. 16. It's on Columns and Features.

December 26, 2012 3:35 PM

OSU Athletics: It's been a very eventful year in OSU sports. Brandon Castel looks back at the 10 Best Story Lines of the Year on Columns and Features.

December 26, 2012 10:20 AM

Football Recruiting: Michael Chung has caught up with OSU's latest recruiting commitment Cleveland Glennville offensive lineman Marcelys Jones. Check out Michael's exclusive one-on-one interview on Columns and Features.

December 25, 2012 10:30 PM

Football Recruiting: Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes got a great present today, their first commitment in the class of 2014. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

December 25, 2012 9:45 AM

Football: 'Tis the season of joy and gift giving.

It's also a great day to reflect back on the gift and joy of the undefeated football season that Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes provided this year.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Meyer's thoughts on how it came about on Columns and Features.

December 24, 2012 6:25 AM

Football: It's here, the day you've been waiting for.

No, not Christmas eve, the day we announce the winners of the third-annual Ozonies.

You'll find it on Columns and Features.

December 24, 2012 5:35 AM

Football: the-Ozone post-season countdown of the Most Important Buckeyes continues today with our selection of the No. 17 spot. It's on Columns and Features.

December 24, 2012 5:05 AM

Football: It's back.

Tony Gerdeman has revived his Monday Morning Kickoff series with a review of all those quirky little story that developed last week in college football as well as a look at this year's recruiting progress.

It's on Columns and Features.

December 24,2012 3:50 AM

Football: Role reversal.

Monday's Zone Read

December 23, 2012 8:30 PM

Football Recruiting: Michael Chung takes a look at who is left on OSU's radar, and what the odds are landing them. It's in Sunday Recruiting Rundown on Columns and Features.

For those of you who like Michael's writing we recommend the link at the bottom of this piece to some of his non-sports related writing.

Men's Basketball: Player by player, Brandon Castel has broken down the loss to Kansas. It's on Columns and Features.

December 23, 2012 1:00 PM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on last night's post-game comments is on Columns and Features.

December 23, 2012 1:50 AM Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes couldn't hit the side of a barn during the second half of the game against Kansas. Check out what the coaches and players had to say about the game.	Thad Matta: (12:44)
Bill Self: (4:48) Aaron Craft & Deshaun Thomas: (7:18) Jeff Withey & Ben McLemore: (4:24)

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the loss to Kansas is on Columns and Features.

Football: OSU has confirmed the date of the spring game, and more importantly, the location in a city not named Columbus.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 21, 2012 6:10 PM

Football: It's not surprising that Jim Tressel's coaching tree is growing in the Big Ten, but it is a but surprising that Urban Meyer's tree is already spreading in the league after he has had just one year of his presence in it. Tony Gerdeman has the details on Columns and Features.

December 21, 2012 5:55 PM

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta and the Buckeyes talked Kansas today. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on their comments on Columns and Features.

December 21, 2012 1:45 PM

Men's Basketball: The outcome of OSU's big game with Kansas may well depend on the growth that Deshaun Thomas has made as a player. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 21, 2012 6:50 AM

Football: Our post-season Most Important Buckeye List continues today with a player who made the preseason list but whose stock has dropped some on the postseason list.

Brandon Castel has the lowdown on No. 18 on our list on Columns and Features.

December 21, 2012 6:20 AM

Football: It's the end of the world as we know it, and I went blind.

Friday's Zone Read

December 21, 2012 12:30 AM

Football: Move over Mayans.

You too Nostradamus.

the-Ozone has Tony Gerdeman, and he has predictions right here on "Mayan predicted end of the world day".

Tony's predictions are a lot more fun. They're on Columns and Features.

December 20, 2012 3:55 PM

Football Recruiting: If Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes are going to make a run at national prominence next season Jim Tressel's last recruiting class will have to come through in a big way.

Do they have the stuff?

Jeff Rapp looks at that question in Jeff's Weekly Sports Rapp on Columns and Features.

December 20, 2012 1:40 PM

Men's Basketball: Winthrop Head Basketball Coach Pat Kelsey had some interesting words in describing the Buckeyes after his team's game in Columbus. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 20, 2012 5:30 AM

Football: Does spending money on coaches equate to winning?

Recent history involving Bret Bielema's move from Wisconsin to Arkansas indicates that head coaches seem to think that investment in assistant coaches does make a difference.

Brandon Castel is Thinking Right Out Loud about all that on Columns and Features.

December 20, 2012 3:35 PM

Football: Always coming up short in big games.

Thursday's Zone Read

December 19, 2012 3:50 PM

Football: Our post-season Most Important Buckeye series continues today with No. 19, a player that was nowhere to be found on our preseason list.

Tony Gerdeman has the report on Columns and Features.

December 19, 2012 6:30 AM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's player by player breakdown of the win over Winthrop is on Columns and Features.

December 19, 2012 6:00 AM

Football: The new Big Cheese

Wednesday's Zone Read

December 18, 2012 11:40 PM

Men's Basketball: Winthrop may have lost a basketball game but Winthrop Head Coach Pat Kelsey was the winner of the day with his poignant and heart-felt comments on the recent shootings in Newtown, Connecticut.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.
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Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the win over Winthrop is now on Columns and Features.

December 18, 2012 2:00 PM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes are trying to keep their eyes on Winthrop despite the looming Kansas game this weekend.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 18, 2012 11:30 AM

Football: Kent State has replaced one former Tressel assistant with another former Tressel assistant as their head football coach. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 18, 2012 11:10 AM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes next opponent is Winthrop, but the talk is about Kansas.

Brandon Castel has the Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.

December 18, 2012 3:45 AM

Football Recruiting: Our series with Ohio talent scout John McCallister continues today with McCallister's take on the offensive prospects in Ohio.

Tony Gerdeman has the report on Columns and Features.

December 18, 2012 3:20 AM

Men's Basketball: Less than zero.

Tuesday's Zone Read

December 17, 2012 6:45 PM

the-Ozone Announcement: We have something new and a little different for you.

Through the years the-Ozone has been dedicated to the creation of great sports photography. We think our team of Jim Davidson and Dan Harker is second to none.

We've been looking at new ways to use our photos to create a little different experience for you our reader. We think you will like the photo illustrations created by the-Ozone reader @vjdub, one basketball related and one football related, now online. Check out Ohio Proud and Sam I Am on Columns and Features.

December 17, 2012 2:15 PM

OSU Athletics: A total of 33 OSU student-athletes received college degrees at Fall commencement on Sunday. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 17, 2012 1:55 PM

Football: Wide receiver Verlon Reed has decided to leave the football program. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 17, 2012 4:05 AM

Football: Before the football season began we ran a series predicting who the 20-most important Buckeyes would be in 2012.

Today we begin a post-season series to see how close we were, and also see how we would change our list with the benefit of hindsight.

The first installment is on Columns and Features.

December 17, 2012 3:05 AM

Football: An acceptable blemish.

Monday's Zone Read

December 17, 2012 2:30 AM

Football Recruiting: You've seen the star counts and read the hype. Now you can see what a real scout thinks of OSU's recruiting commitments and targets in the state of Ohio.

Check out Tony Gerdeman's report covering the defensive side of the ball on Columns and Features.

December 17, 2012 2:00 AM

Men's Basketball: Since their loss at Duke the Buckeyes have been absolutely pulverizing the competition. Does it mean anything? Brandon Castel looks at the question on Columns and Features.

December 16, 2012 5:25 PM

Football Recruiting: Michael Chung's weekly Sunday Recruiting Rundown feature is on Columns and Features.

December 15, 2012 4:35 PM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the win over UNC Ashville is on Columns and Features.

Football: Bowl season is upon us and you know what that means?! Time for Tony's Bowl Tip Sheet. For the bowl season, it is a two-part series. Tony covers games through December 27 in part #1 of the series.

Check out Tony's Bowl Tip Sheet #1 on Columns and Features.

December 14, 2012 1:05 PM

Football: Could former OSU head coach Jim Tressel be the next head coach for the Cleveland Browns?

Brandon Castel and Michael Chung debate the possibilities in Let’s Debate: Is The Vest Best for the Browns? on Columns and Features.

December 14, 2012 4:25 AM

Football: It's for a very worthy cause.

Friday's Zone Read

December 14, 2012 4:20 AM

Football: It's tough to imagine what Urban Meyer can do next season to follow up on this year's unexpected undefeated season. OSU history however says that there are numerous notable second seasons in both football and basketball.

Jeff Rapp has the details in Jeff's Weekly Sports Rapp on Columns and Features.

December 13, 2012 4:50 PM

Men's Basketball: Senior center Evan Ravenel looked like a different player against Savannah State. Brandon Castel says that was no accident. He has the details on Columns and Features.

December 13, 2012 2:20 PM

Football: There's not much doubt who the OSU MVP was this year, but what if Braxton Miller wasn't on the ballot for an MVP vote? The-Ozone staff ponders that question Around the-Ozone Water Cooler on Columns and Features.

December 13, 2012 6:10 AM

Football: If you've got nothing nice to say...

Thursday's Zone Read

December 13, 2012 1:15 AM

Football: Don't look now, but despite an incumbent, Braxton Miller is already the frontrunner for next year's Heisman.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 12, 2012 11:15 PM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts column after the win over Savannah State is on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Center Trey McDonald was not expected to be a big contributor to the Buckeye cause this year but his impressive improvement now has Thad Matta thinking otherwise. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 12, 2012 3:10 AM

Football: There is no post-season play for the Buckeyes, but there are post-season honors. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 12, 2012 2:35 AM

Football: Buckeye and other Big Ten recruits will be well-represented in the All-Star games this year. Tony Gerdeman has the definitive list on Columns and Features.

December 12, 2012 2:10 AM

Football: And into the void we go.

Wednesday's Zone Read

December 11, 2012 5:20 PM

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta likes the direction of his team and is looking for more of the same. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on Matta's comments on Columns and Features.

December 11, 2012 5:45 AM

Football: The departure of Johnathan Hankins for the NFL will mean a complete retooling of the OSU defensive line next season. Brandon Castel looks at the available parts for that job on Columns and Features.

December 11, 2012 5:00 AM

Football Recruiting: A stud linebacker from Illinois in the class of 2014 says he can definitely see himself as a Buckeye.

Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.

December 11, 2012 4:25 AM

Football: There's lot of news revolving around high school football, like a proposed Ohio All-Star vs. Michigan All-Star series, a new venue and setup for the North-South game, and even the possibility of spring football for Ohio high schools.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 11, 2012 4:10 AM

Football: If you teach them at an early age it will soon become a habit.

Tuesday's Zone Read

December 11, 2012 4:05 AM

Football Recruiting: It's no secret that Urban Meyer is looking for playmakers to bring explosiveness to the OSU offense. Right now that search is going quite well thank you.

Tony Gerdeman has the report on Columns and Features.

December 10, 2012 4:50 PM

Football: The news that Jonathan Hankins is declaring for the NFL draft has Brandon Castel Thinking Out Loud about what the big man brought to OSU and what the Buckeyes will have to try to replace. It's on Columns and Features.

December 10, 2012 3:50 PM

Football: Junior defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins has announced that he will declare for the NFL draft. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 10, 2012 2:00 PM

Men's Basketball: Sophomore point guard Shannon Scott seems to be turning a corner with his game, and most of the improvement is from is eyebrows up. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 10, 2012 1:55 AM

Football: Fits like a glove.

Monday's Zone Read

December 9, 2012 8:30 PM

Football Recruiting: One of the best two-way linemen in the state of Ohio has said he will be a Buckeye. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

December 9, 2012 5:05 PM

Football Recruiting: It was a busy and eventful week on the recruiting front. Michael Chung's weekly update on OSU's recruiting effort is on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the win over Long Beach State is on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta will be keeping a close eye on LaQuinton Ross when the Buckeyes take on Long Beach State today at noon. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

Football: The University conducted a celebration of OSU's 12-0 season tonight at St. John Arena. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.

the-Ozone will have further coverage including video later tonight or tomorrow morning.

December 7, 2012 3:20 PM

Football Recruiting: A wide receiver/defensive back prospect has found his way out of the darkness and entered into the light.

In other words, he decommitted from Michigan and now is coming to OSU. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 7, 2012 2:50 PM

Football: Spin, damage control, deception, outright lie: call it what you want, but comments by University officials about OSU's NCAA bowl ban just don't add up. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

December 7, 2012 4:10 AM

Football: OSU quarterback Braxton Miller was awarded the Big Ten Conference's highest award yesterday. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 7, 2012 3:40 AM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes will be back in action on Saturday. Thad Matta briefed reporters on his team's progress since their last outing. Brandon Castel has a Two-Minute Drill update on Matta's comments on Columns and Features.

December 7, 2012 2:40 AM

Football: Ken Pryor has reviewed the season and come up with a final grade for the 2012 Buckeyes. It's on Columns and Features.

December 6, 2012 8:00 PM Football: We continue our video clips from the OSU Alumni Club Of Greater Cleveland 2002 National Championship Reunion Banquet with closing statements from Craig Krenzel, Adrein Clarke, John Conroy and Alex Stepanovich.

Krenzel: "Absolutely incredible experience. One of the best in my life ever.": (1:27 ) Tim Anderson: "One of the highlights of my life... It's something I'll never forget": (1:10) Adrien Clarke:"Truly a priceless experience." John Conroy:"It means so much.": (1:32)

Football: The coaching merry-go-round is in full motion, and the Kent State job is open. Does that mean something for Luke Fickell? Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

December 6, 2012 3:00 AM

Football: Jeff Rapp's weekly contribution includes a very special exclusive interview with the face of OSU football. Jeff's Weekly Sports Rapp is on Columns and Features.

December 6, 2012 2:40 AM

Football: Making the most of an opportunity.

Thursday's Zone Read

December 6, 2012 2:15 AM

Men's Basketball: When it comes to shooting a basketball there are few that know more about that skill that Chris Jent. Brandon Castel went one-on-one with Jent on the progress that certain key Buckeyes are making as shooters. His report is on Columns and Features.

December 6, 2012 1:50 AM

Football: A number of Buckeye underclassmen have a decision to make regarding the NFL draft. One of those players is Bradley Roby. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 5, 2012 5:50 PM Football: We continue our video clips from the OSU Alumni Club Of Greater Cleveland 2002 National Championship Reunion Banquet with segments from Craig Krenzel on the 4th and 14 play to extend the game, and his thoughts on being an underdog and how they won the National Championship, and Mike Doss, Tim Anderson, Dustin Fox and Matt Wilhelm on the last play of the game..

Krenzel on the 4th & 14 play to Michael Jenkins to extend the Championship game: (1:11) Craig Krenzel on being an underdog and how they won the Championship game: (4:07) Mike Doss, Tim Anderson Matt Wilhelm & Dustin Fox on last play of the Championship game: (4:43)

Football: Is the Heisman Trophy losing its luster? Tony Gerdeman thinks the way things have gone so far this year has taken some of the shine off the award. His commentary is on Columns and Features.

December 5, 2012 3:00 PM

Football Recruiting: This will be another big official visit weekend for Urban Meyer and OSU. Michael Chung has the who and why of it on Columns and Features.

December 5, 2012 1:10 PM

Football Recruiting: The Buckeyes are in early and hard on an Ohio linebacking prospect from Cleveland. Michael has the details on Columns and Features.

December 5, 2012 10:35 AM

Football: The grass is always greener...as long as you win.

Wednesday's Zone Read

December 5, 2012 3:30 AM

Football: Former OSU assistant coach Darrell Hazell has been named the Head Football Coach at Purdue, and that has Brandon Castel thinking right out loud. Check out his musings on Columns and Features.

December 5, 2012 3:10 AM

Football: Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George has returned to OSU in a executive capacity. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 4, 2012 10:40 PM

Football: The move of Bret Bielema from Wisconsin to Arkansas symbolizes what is wrong in today's Big Ten conference. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

December 4, 2012 6:20 PM Football: We continue our video clips from the OSU Alumni Club Of Greater Cleveland 2002 National Championship Reunion Banquet with segments from Jim Tressel on the option play vs. Michigan, Craig Krenzel on Holy Buckeye, then Mike Doss, Tim Anderson and Matt Wilhelm discuss the last pllay of the Michigan Game.

Tressel on the Option to beat Michigan & Clarett's wheel route: (1:54) Craig Krenzel on the Holy Buckeye play to beat Purdue: (2:33) Mike Doss, Tim Anderson & Matt Wilhelm on last play vs Michigan: (3:23)

Football Recruiting: Tony Gerdeman's weekly Prep Report on the exploits of OSU's verbal commitments is on Columns and Features.

December 4, 2012 12:25 PM

Football: Guest blogger Jeff Langley asks the question "How can you cheer Tressel?" His commentary is on Columns and Features.

December 4, 2012 12:05 PM

Football: Nobody ever said you had to be smart to vote.

Tuesday's Zone Read

December 4, 2012 10:00 AM

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December 4, 2012 10:25 AM

Football: Quarterback Braxton Miller had a pretty good year in 2012, but it wasn't good enough for Urban Meyer. He is demanding more of Miller and Off. Coord/Quarterbacks Coach Tom Herman. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 4, 2012 2:20 AM

Football: The bad news is that Braxton Miller was not invited to New York for the Heisman ceremony. The good news is that he gets another crack at getting there. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 3, 2012 5:20 PM Football: We continue our video clips from the OSU Alumni Club Of Greater Cleveland 2002 National Championship Reunion Banquet with segments from Linebacker Matt Wilhelm, Defensive Tackle Tim Anderson as well as a few of the younger players on that 2002 squad. Defensive End Mike Kudla, Wide Receiver Roy Hall and Lineman John Conroy talk about that season from their perspective.

Matt Wilhelm: (2:46) Tim Anderson: (2:38) Mike Kudla, Roy Hall and John Conroy: (6:07)

Football Recruiting: If recruiting rankings mean anything this year's class is shaping up to be a good one. Tony Gerdeman has the report on Columns and Features.

December 3, 2012 12:20 PM

Football: Quick and Irreverent: some people say that describes Tony Gerdeman's very moment of conception. In this case, however, it describes Tony's look at the upcoming bowl season. It's on Columns and Features.

[Editor's Note: Since this feature includes dates past December 21, we have prominently and conveniently indicated the dates of the game on the off-chance that you believe the Mayans are right and don't want to waste any of what little time you have left reading about something that isn't going to take place anyhow.]

December 3, 2012 2:45 AM

Football: Oh what could have been. Brandon Castel muses over that poser in his weekly Monday Morning Hangover column. It's on Columns and Features.

December 3, 2012 2:25 AM

Football: Former OSU Head Football Coach John Cooper has been voted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 3, 2012 2:00 AM

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta's search for a second scorer to go with Deshaun Thomas may have yielded results this week. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 3, 2012 1:40 AM

Football: Urban Meyer's freshman season at Ohio State is over. How will his sophomore season look? Tony Gerdeman has some ideas on that. It's on Columns and Features.

December 3,2012 1:10 AM

Football: Money well spent?

Monday's Zone Read

December 2, 2012 4:25 PM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on the post game interviews after last night's win is now on Columns and Features.

December 2, 2012 9:20 AM

Football Recruiting: No bowl game? No problem. Football recruiting season is heating up. Michael Chung has filed his Sunday Recruiting Roundup on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta and selected Buckeyes met with media members today to break down the loss to Duke and preview the game with Northern Kentucky. Brandon Castel has the Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.

November 30, 2012 4:40 PM Football: We continue our video clips from the OSU Alumni Club Of Greater Cleveland 2002 National Championship Reunion Banquet with a few segments from former Buckeye QB Craig Krenzel and Running Back Maurice Clarett. Check out what they had to say.

Krenzel talks about his expectations for the 2002 season: (2:27) Clarett talks about his expectations for the 2002 season: (1:45) Clarett talks about his injuries and how he overcame them: (1:08)

Football: 12 - 0 and nowhere to go. Should the Buckeyes have regrets about that? Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

November 30, 2012 3:00 AM

Men's Basketball: Aaron Craft says he's one of the big reasons the Buckeyes failed to win against Duke, and he wants to make sure that doesn't happen again. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 30, 2012 2:55 AM

Football Recruiting: A Florida linebacker in the class of 2014 with NFL bloodlines has interest in the Buckeyes. Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.

November 30, 2012 2:40 AM

Football: The University will conduct a Perfect Season Celebration Pep Rally next week at St. John Arena. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

November 30, 2012 2:25 AM

Football Recruiting: It was a huge weekend for visits last weekend. Michael Chung has some Random Thought Updates on Columns and Features.

November 30, 2012 1:45 AM

Football: Feeling no pain.

Friday's Zone Read

November 30, 2012 1:15 AM

Football: The Buckeyes weren't the only ones to go 12-0. So was our guy in charge of infiltrating The Opposing Quarterbacks Club meetings. His final report of the year is on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2012 4:20 PM Football: We continue our video clips from the OSU Alumni Club Of Greater Cleveland 2002 National Championship Reunion Banquet with a few segments from former Head Coach Jim Tressel. Tressel talks about Holy Buckeye, his thoughts going into 2002 and more.	Tressel talks about the "Holy Buckeye" play that won the game at Purdue in 2002: (2:17)
Tressel answers the question whether he looked ahead to any game in 2002: (0:58) Tressel answers the question whether he had a special feeling going into that season: (2:25) Head Coach Jim Tressel decides to ask a few questions of his own: (2:02)

Football: Is Tony Gerdeman advocating terrorism? Check out Tony's plan for OSU to win the AP National Championship in this week's Tip Sheet on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2012 12:40 PM

Football: Ken Pryor's weekly Play of the Game feature is online for the Michigan game. Check out Understanding Urban on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2012 12:15 PM

Football: Like your own personal Black Friday.

Thursday's Zone Read

November 29, 2012 2:45 AM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report from OSU's postgame is now on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2012 2:20 AM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel has broken down the loss to Duke. His report is on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2012 2:10 AM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the loss to Duke is on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2012 2:00 AM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes couldn't hold off Duke in the second half and as a result fell to the Blue Devils for their first loss of the season. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Box Score

November 28, 2012 4:00 PM Football: The Ozone was pleased to be invited to the OSU Alumni Club Of Greater Cleveland 2002 National Championship Reunion Banquet on Tuesday night. We recorded a great deal of very interesting video clips and we will be releasing them over the next week or two. Our first installment includes three interesting segments from Three-Time All-American Mike Doss.

Doss talks about coming to OSU and his decision to not turn pro early: (4:34) Doss tells the funny story of the first time he was tackled by Dustin Fox: (1:29) Doss remembers the first time he faced Clarett in the "Hoot n Holler" drill: (1:31)

Football: Somebody you may have heard of has a very brief message for you today.

November 28, 2012 9:40 AM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes take to the court tonight in a matchup with Duke in the Big 10 vs. ACC Challenge. When they do the Blue Devils are sure to have a bit of vengance on their minds. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 28, 2012 7:15 AM

Football: Rewarding lowered expectations.

Wednesday's Zone Read

November 28, 2012 7:10 AM

Football: A 12-0 season usually means you lose some assistant coaches. Urban Meyer is hoping to avoid that. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 28, 2012 6:55 AM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes talked Duke earlier this week. Brandon Castel has the Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.

November 28, 2012 2:25 AM

Football: The announcement of Bill O'Brien as the Big Ten Coach of the Year has Tony Gerdeman scratching his head. His commentary is in Columns and Features.

O - H - 12 - 0

Unbeaten, Unrivaled,
Unbelievable !!!

November 27, 2012 11:45 AM

Football Recruiting: Tony Gerdeman's weekly update on the onfield exploits of OSU's verbal commitments is online. Check out Tony's Prep Report on Columns and Features.

November 27, 2012 5:25 AM

Football: With the 2012 season in the books it's not too soon to take a little peek forward at 2013. Brandon Castel does just that on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball on Columns and Features.

November 27, 2012 5:10 AM

Football: Urban Meyer spent some time basking in the afterglow of a perfect season, then immediately started worrying about next season.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 27, 2012 4:55 AM

Football: Sorry sir, you are far too qualified for this position.

Tuesday's Zone Read

November 27, 2012 4:10 AM

Football: Jeff Amey's weekly statistical breakdown and commentary on the Buckeye offense is now online for the Michigan game. Check out By the Numbers on Columns and Features.

November 27, 2012 1:35 AM

Football: Did the Big Ten coaches snub the Buckeyes on their All-Big Ten selections? Tony Gerdeman says yes. His comments are on Columns and Features.

November 27, 2012 1:20 AM

Football: John Simon and Braxton Miller headlined a host of Buckeyes who garnered All-Big Ten recognition. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 26, 2012 8:20 PM

Football: Most, but not all the Big Ten post-season awards were announced tonight, and the Buckeyes were well-represented.

Complete list.

November 26, 2012 6:40 PM

Football: The Big Ten Conference will announce it's All-Conference selections tonight. Brandon Castel looks at which Buckeyes are likely to be honored. It's on Columns and Features.

November 26, 2012 3:00 PM Football: Head Coach Urban Meyer met with the media on Monday to wrap up the season. Check out our video of the Q&A session..

Urban Meyer Part #1 (6:11) Urban Meyer Part #2 (6:22) Urban Meyer Part #3 (7:36)

Football: Urban Meyer met with reporters for a season wrap-up session today. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.

November 26, 2012 1:50 PM

Football: The playing is done, but now the politicking has begun as the Buckeyes make their claim for a No. 1 ranking in the wake of an undefeated season. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 26, 2012 1:15 PM

Football: Tony Gerdeman has filed a Note and Quotebook covering the Michigan post game. It's on Columns and Features.

November 26, 2012 10:30 AM Football: A number of assistant coaches spoke with the media following the victory over the Wolverines. Check out the comments from Asst. Head Coach/Co-Def. Coordinator Everett Withers, Defensive Coordinator/LB Coach Luke Fickell and Off. Coord/Quarterbacks Coach Tom Herman:

Luke Fickell (6:25) Tom Herman (3:59) Everett Withers (4:34)

Football: A packed Ohio Stadium on a chilly Saturday in November was the setting for a warm tribute to former OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 26, 2012 9:45 AM

Football: There were Buckeye heroes galore on Saturday. One of them was a true freshman who made one of the biggest tone-setting plays of the game. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

November 26, 2012 9:30 AM

Football: There is nothing as nourishing as victory.

Monday's Zone Read

November 26, 2012 6:50 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: To help celebrate the undefeated season Best of Time Bar is making an exclusive offer to give or receive the ultimate holiday gift for Buckeye fans- the Best of Times Bar!

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November 25, 2012 10:20 PM

Football Recruiting: Michael Chung's weekly recruiting update is now online.

Check out Michael's Sunday Recruiting Rundown on Columns and Features.

Football: Game On!

Tony Gerdeman's Buckeye Watch is on Columns and Features.

Football: Brandon Castel's weekly 10 Things We Learned feature is on Columns and Features.

Football: The 12-0 season is in the books and it's still hard to find something that the Buckeyes consistently were good at all season long.

Tony Gerdeman has found one.

His comments are on Columns and Features.

November 25, 2012 8:00 AM

Football: A player who did not play one single snap in The Game this year was awarded the game ball by the OSU coaching staff.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: The end of the season marks the successful beginning of an era. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 24, 2012 7:05 PM

Football: Mission accomplished. The win over Michigan gave OSU an unbeaten season to go with their win in The Game. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

November 24, 2012 6:10 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report from the OSU post-game is on Columns and Features.

November 24, 2012 1:45 PM

Football: Former OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel and the 2002 National Championship team were honored between quarters of the OSU vs. Michigan game. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 24, 2012 8:30 AM

Football:

Hatred.

When it comes to The Game, it comes easily.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football:

It's official.

The Rivalry is important to Urban Meyer, and he wants to win, really wants to win, the game tomorrow.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 23, 2012 10:45 AM

Football: The Ozone's Brandon Castel was able to sit down with Two-Time Heisman Trophy Winner Archie Griffin this week to talk about Woody Hayes, The Game, going 12-0 and more. Check out the Q&A on on Columns and Features.

November 23, 2012 10:35 AM

Football: OSU Legend Archie Griffin talks about his experience playing against That Team Up North. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 23, 2012 10:00 AM

Football:

Ohio State vs Michigan Preview By Tony Gerdeman

the-Ozone Columns and Features

November 23, 2012 9:30 AM

Football: Give thanks.

Friday's Zone Read

November 23, 2012 7:40 PM

Football: He - did - it- again.

Our guy snookered the doorman at the Opposing Quarterbacks Club with a ploy that was outright Michigas. His report is on Columns and Features.

November 23, 2012 6:45 PM

Football: If the Buckeyes pull of the undefeated season where will this team rank in the pantheon of great OSU teams? Jeff Rapp has been thinking about that. His thought are in Jeff's Weekly Sports Rapp on Columns and Features.

the-Ozone wishes you and yours a happy and joyous Thanksgiving Day.

November 22, 2012 4:50 AM

Football Recruiting: A high profile linebacker committed to Auburn now says the Buckeyes are in the running, especially if there is a coaching change at Auburn.

Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.

November 22, 2012 4:15 AM

Football Recruiting: OSU will host a monster recruiting weekend when The Game is played in Ohio Stadium on Saturday. Michael Chung has compiled a comprehensive list of the expected visitors. It's on Columns and Features.

Outright Big Ten Leaders Division Champs!!!!

November 21, 2012 9:00 PM

Football: You think you know some Apple Cup? Sorry, you don't know Apple Cup like Tony Gerdeman knows Apple Cup. When it comes to Apple Cup, Tony is just delicious. Get some Apple Cup juice in this week's Tip Sheet on Columns and Features.

November 21, 2012 5:40 PM

OSU Athletics: A recent major donation will allow the University to end an historic era in OSU sports. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 21, 2012 1:00 PM

Football: Urban Meyer moved his radio "Power Hour" to Wednesday this week due to the holiday. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on today's proceedings on Columns and Features.

November 21, 2012 6:55 AM

Football: Part II of our three-part series Knowing the Score is now on Columns and Features.

November 21, 2012 6:30 AM

Football: Urban Meyer has a very thorough and complete understanding and appreciation of the OSU vs. Michigan rivalry. He should, because he learned it from the best. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 21, 2012 6:15 AM

Football: The best way to address any and all Rutgers talk.

Wednesday's Zone Read

November 21, 2012 6:05 AM

Football: The Buckeyes enter The Game undefeated this year, something they've done multiple times in the past.

In the past, some of those meetings ended up being very joyous, while others left a whole lot to be desired. Tony Gerdeman has the report on Columns and Features.

November 21, 2012 5:15 AM

Football Recruiting: A big time offensive lineman from Texas in the class of 2014 is set to make an announcement this week and the Buckeyes are still in the mix. Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Ken Pryor's weekly Play of the Week feature is online for the Wisconsin game, and I can tell you right now it's probably not the play you're thinking. Check out Understanding Urban on Columns and Features.

Football: They say the eye of a hurricane is a calm place. Ohio Stadium will have a place like that this Saturday. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

November 20, 2012 4:45 PM

Football: It's official. Rutgers has joined the Big Ten conference. Tony Gerdeman has the report on Columns and Features.

November 20, 2012 4:20 PM

Football: Urban Meyer's comments on from the B1G teleconference are covered in Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.

November 20, 2012 1:55 PM

Football: Tony Gerdeman's weekly report on the exploits of OSU's verbal commitments is online. Check out the Prep Report on Columns and Features.

November 20, 2012 1:30 PM

Football: Michigan Head Football Coach Brady Hoke talked Buckeyes and the OSU vs. U of M rivalry today.

Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on his comments on Columns and Features.

November 20, 2012 3:20 AM

Football: Urban Meyer knows Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison as well as anyone. He also knows the Buckeye offense cannot be conservative if it's going to move the ball against Mattison's Wolverine defense.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 20, 2012 2:55 AM

Big Ten Athletics: Is the addition of Maryland to the Big 10 expansion or crass commercialism? Brandon Castel takes a look at that question on Columns and Features.

November 20, 2012 2:35 AM

Football: Initial impressions of adding Maryland to the Big 10.

Tuesday's Zone Read

November 20, 2012 2:25 AM

Men's Basketball Recruiting: The Thad Matta Express is rolling again.

Less than 48 hours after receiving his first verbal commitment for the class of 2014 Matta has snagged a commitment from another highly ranked player. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 20, 2012 2:05 AM

Big Ten Athletics: OSU Director of Athletics Gene Smith commented on the addition of Maryland to the Big Ten Conference yesterday evening. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on Smith's comments on Columns and Features.

November 19, 2012 11:30 PM

Football: That team up North had a great weekend.

Check out Tony Gerdeman's Michigan Monday on Columns and Features.

November 19, 2012 11:10 PM

Football: Jeff Amey's weekly breakdown of the offense is online for the Wisconsin game. Avert your eyes if you are not strong of heart.

It's on Columns and Features.

November 19, 2012 8:20 PM Football: Ohio State has confirmed that as reported earlier the Buckeyes will wear a special uniform for the Michigan game. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features. See more pictures in the story.

Foootball: Urban Meyer wasn't the only one talking Michigan today. So were a number of OSU seniors. Brandon Castel has the Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.

November 19, 2012 5:45 PM Football: Head Coach Urban Meyer spoke with reporters at the weekly media luncheon. Check out the Q&A session.:

Part 1:"This (game) is all I knew growing up." (7:15) Part 2:"(John Simon) is here every second of the day." (6:37) Part 3:"We're going to have a really, really hard practice tomorrow." (6:37)

Football: Urban Meyer talked "That Team Up North" today.

Brandon Castel has the Two minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.

Big Ten Athletics: The Big Ten has announced that the University of Maryland will become the 13 member of the Big Ten conference.

The details are on Columns and Features.

November 19, 2012 11:40 AM

Football: Both John Simon and Corey Brown have been tabbed by the Big Ten Conference as Players of the Week for their games against Wisconsin. The details are on Columns and Features.

November 19, 2012 3:20 AM

Men's Basketball: Deshaun Thomas had a monster weekend in leading the Buckeyes to a tournament championship. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 19, 2012 3:00 AM

Football: That most wonderful time of the year.

Monday's Zone Read

November 19, 2012 2:15 AM

Football: Tony Gerdeman's Buckeye Watch covering the Wisconsin game is on Columns and Features.

November 18, 2012 11:55 PM

Football Recruiting: Michael Chung's weekly Sunday Recruiting Rundown is on Columns and Features.

[Editor's Note: We apologize for the lateness of this post. It was unavoidable due to travel considerations from Wisconsin.]

November 18, 2012 11:35 PM

Men's Basketball Recruiting: Thad Matta got his 2014 class off to a great start with the commitment of one of the top wing men in the country. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 18, 2012 3:20 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's weekly 10 Things We Learned feature is now on Columns and Features.

Football: The offense has carried the Buckeyes most the season, but against the Badgers is was the defense that brought home an old-fashioned, rock-em, sock-em win.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: : The Refuse-to-Lose Buckeyes did it again with a 21-14 overtime win in Madison to move to 11-0. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 17, 2012 9:05 PM CST (Madison, Wisconsin)

Football: The Buckeyes won a football game and a division championship with their win in Madison. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on OSU's postgame comments on Columns and Features.

November 17, 2012 1:00 AM CST (Madison, Wisconsin)

Football: Urban Meyer's Power Hour radio show yesterday was once again a wealth of information. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.

November 17, 2012 12:25 AM CST (Madison, Wisconsin)

Football: The Buckeyes have a long history of sending underclassmen to the NFL. Will Bradley Roby be next? Tony Gerdeman takes a look at that question on Columns and Features.

November 16, 2012 4:30 AM

the-Ozone Announcement:

On Tuesday November 27th at 6pm at Windows on the River, the OSU Alumni Club of Greater Cleveland and sponsor Oswald Companies are hosting the 60th Annual Football Banquet, a 10-year Reunion of the 2002 National Championship team with Jim Tressel, Craig Krenzel, Maurice Clarett, Michael Doss, Dustin Fox, Matt Wilhelm, Alex Stepanovich, Cie Grant, Tim Anderson, Roy Hall, John Conroy, and other team members.

Dustin Fox from WKRK 92.3 THE FAN will emcee a Roundtable discussion among the coach and players about their best stories and memories of the season.

The OSU Cleveland Alumni Band will perform, and ESPN and other media will be there.

Cie Grant will conclude the program with Carmen Ohio, as he did at Ohio Stadium!

This is a scholarship fundraising event that Buckeye fans don't want to miss!

For reservations go to www.osuclevelandalumni.com

November 16, 2012 3:15 AM

Men's Basketball: For the second year in a row Thad Matta did not ink a blockbuster, 5-star recruiting on signing day. Has Matta lost his touch? Is it time to start worrying?

Brandon Castel answers those questions on Columns and Features.

November 16, 2012 2:50 AM

Football: If coaches really said what was on their minds.

Friday's Zone Read

November 16, 2012 2:40 AM

Football:

Ohio State at Wisconsin Preview By Tony Gerdeman

the-Ozone Columns and Features

November 15, 2012 11:00 PM

Football: He gets it done every - darned - week.

Our guy once again found his way into the Opposing Quarterbacks Club meeting. His report is on Columns and Features.

November 15, 2012 9:20 PM

Football: There's football tonight. That mean's there's Tony's Tip Sheet tonight too.

Check out Tony Gerdeman's advice on who to root for this weekend on Columns and Features.

November 15, 2012 7:00 PM

Football: Wisconsin: home of cheese, beer, brats, and sometime of Buckeye heartbreak.

Jeff’s Weekly Sports Rapp: Wisconsin, Naturally

November 15, 2012 11:40 AM

Football: "Jump around" might be a big deal in Madison, but don't tell that to Urban Meyer.

 

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 15, 2012 4:30 AM

Football: A nation held hostage.

Thursday's Zone Read

November 15, 2012 3:05 AM

Women's Basketball: The Buckeyes were rather rude hosts to instate rival Cincinnati last night.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

Box Score

November 15, 2012 2:25 AM

Football: How much does Wisconsin Head Coach Bret Bielema like OSU quarterback Braxton Miller? ----------

Does term "man-crush" mean anything to you?

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta says he is a happy camper on national signing day this year and likes his class despite the fact that it is all of two players.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

November 14, 2012 8:55 PM

Football: OSU practice today was rounded out with a session of "jump around" music. It also included some post-practice comments by Urban Meyer. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on Meyer's comments on Columns and Features.

November 14, 2012 5:35 PM

Men's Basketball: It was national signing day today and Thad Matta inked two new players. He also talked about the upcoming preseason tournament the Buckeyes will participate in. Brandon Castel has the Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.

November 14, 2012 4:45 AM

Football: Rumors are running wild that the Buckeyes will wear a special rivalry uniform for the Michigan game this year.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 14, 2012 3:50 AM

Football Recruiting: Speed, speed, speed.

One of fastest high school players in the nation says the door is still open for Ohio State, even if just a little, despite that he is verbally committed elsewhere.

Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.

November 14, 2012 2:45 AM

Football: Baby deer and kittens may be real lovable, but when it comes to Badgers there is absolutely no love lost as far as the OSU football team is concerned.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 14, 2012 2:00 AM

Football: The folley of preparing for unnecessary outcomes.

Wednesday's Zone Read

November 13, 2012 9:10 PM

Football: At least one current member of the OSU coaching staff sees himself as a country bumpkin who has come to the big city. Find out who it is in Tony Gerdeman's report on Columns and Features.

November 13, 2012 4:05 PM

Football Recruiting: It's time for Tony Gerdeman's weekly update on the gridiron exploits of the players currently committed to sign letters of intent with the Buckeyes in February. Check out Tony's Prep Report on Columns and Features.

November 13, 2012 3:05 PM

Football: Not to be outdone by Urban Meyer, Brent Bielema spent a lot of time talking Buckeyes on the B1G teleconference today. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.

November 13, 2012 2:50 PM

Football: Urban Meyer talked Wisconsin on the B1G teleconference today. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on his comments on Columns and Features.

November 13, 2012 12:30 PM

Football: Bye weeks can be a tricky thing, particularly when a team has been on a winning roll like the Buckeyes have been. Urban Meyer was curious about how his team would look in their first practice back after the bye week, whether they would look refresehed or look stale.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 13 2012 5:35 AM

Football: The horror...The horror.

Tuesday's Zone Read

November 13, 2012 5:25 AM

Football Recruiting: The Buckeyes are getting close to offering an Ohio standout in the class of 2014 and in the process reverse a trend of offering Ohio prospects a little too late.

Michael Chung has the details on Columns and Features.

November 13, 2012 4:30 AM

Football: Every now and then one of our readers gets inspired and sends us an article they'd like see published. That happened yesterday when a reader submitted his thoughts on OSU's chances to win an AP National Championship.

Check out AP or Bust on Columns and Features.

November 13, 2012 4:00 AM

Football: It's looking more and more promising for Etienne Sabino to not only play, but perhaps even start this week against the Badgers.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 12, 2012 6:40 PM

Football: That school up north had an interesting weekend. Tony Gerdeman has sized it up and has some interesting observation in Michigan Monday on Columns and Features.

November 12, 2012 3:20 PM

Football: Brandon Castel has updated Urban Meyer's comments on the Badgers on Columns and Features.

November 12, 2012 3:15

Football: We've updated the depth chart to reflect changes Head Coach Urban Meyer announced at his Monday press conference.

Check out the depth chart for the Wisconsin game.

November 12, 2012 3:00

Football: A number of players and assistant coaches talked Wisconsin today.

Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report is on Columns and Features.

November 12, 2012 2:35 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report coveringUrban Meyer's comments at today's press luncheon is on Columns and Features.

November 12, 2012 2:25 PM Football: Head Coach Urban Meyer spoke with reporters at the weekly media luncheon. Check out the Q&A session.:

Part 1: "The team we're playing this week has gotten a lot better." (6:27) Part 2: "I have not even addressed (the possible AP title) with them." (6:06) Part 3: "Their linebacker, I think is one of the best players in the B1G." (6:06)

Football: The possible return of linebacker Etienne Sabino to the lineup this week has Brandon Castel thinking out loud about what that return could mean for the Buckeyes.

Brandon's thoughts are on Columns and Features.

November 12, 2012 3:35 AM

Football: A convenient truth.

Mondays' Zone Read

November 11, 2012 10:20 PM

Football Recruiting: It may have been a bye-week on the field, but it was an incredibly active week this week on the recruiting front.

Michael Chung has the full update on Columns and Features.

November 11, 2012 8:10 PM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's player-by-player breakdown of OSU's performance against Albany tonight is on Columns and Features.

November 11, 2012 6:55 PM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on the postgame after the season-opening win over Albany is on Columns and Features.

November 11, 2012 6:15 PM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes opened the season with a win, but not before they got a big-time dressing down from Head Coach Thad Matta.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Women's Basketball: No. 19 Ohio State and No. 7 Notre Dame played early enough in the day that condensation on the floor was not a problem for them in the Carrier Classic

Tony Gerdeman has the game report on Columns and Features.

November 9, 2012 10:15 PM

Men's Basketball: Tonights game in the Carrier Classic was cancelled due to weather conditions. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 9, 2012 5:55 AM

Football: What a deflating topic.

Friday's Zone Read

November 9, 2012 5:50 AM

Men's Basketball: The basketball season get officially under way tonight, so it's time to take a look around the Big Ten to see how has what.

Check out Tony Gerdeman's Big Ten Basketball Primer on Columns and Features.

November 9, 2012 5:10 AM

Football: Jeff Amey has broken down the defensive effort against Illinois. Check out his findings in By the Numbers - Illinois Defense now on Columns and Features.

November 9, 2012 4:45 AM

Football: In just his second season as a Buckeye quarterback Braxton Miller is making a total assault on the OSU record books.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

November 9, 2012 2:50 AM

Men's Basketball: It will be a special moment when both Aaron and Cait Craft take the floor in the Carrier Classic as a brother - sister act representing OSU, made even more special because they have a brother on assignment over sea in the U. S. military.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 8, 2012 7:15 PM

Football: A bye week and do wonders for a banged up player. Brandon Castel has compile a list - a rather long list - of Buckeyes who are using this week to get themselves back into action.

It's on Columns and Features.

November 8, 2012 6:40 PM

Football: The real elections are about to commence, the ones for positions like National Coach of they year.

Jeff Rapp says one hat that should be in the ring is the one worn by Urban Meyer.

Check out this week's edition of Jeff's Sports Rapp on Columns and Features.

November 8, 2012 4:35 PM

Football: This may be a bye-week on the OSU football schedule, but not for the Opposing Quarterbacks Club.

Their scheduled meeting took place earlier today, and once again our man was able to infiltrate and record the proceedings. Check out The Opposing Quarterbacks Club on Columns and Features.

November 8, 2012 1:55 PM

Football: The Urban Meyer Power Hour once again delivered a huge amount of information. Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report is on Columns and Features.

November 8, 2012 6:00 AM

Football: The bye week means opportunity for some players, and well-deserved rest for others. For Urban Meyer, it means volleyball.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 8, 2012 5:35 AM

Football: There's no Buckeye football this weekend, but there are still plenty of games to watch.

You have to know who to root for in those games (it's realy important) so you better be sure to check out Tony's Tip Sheet on Columns and Features.

November 7, 2012 9:45 PM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes are getting ready for their appearance in the Carrier Classic Friday evening. Thad Matta briefed reporters on the status of those preparations today. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on Matta's remarks on Columns and Features.

November 7, 2012 9:25 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on today's bye-week updates from Urban Meyer is on Columns and Features.

November 7, 2012 8:45 PM Football: There's not a lot of news coming out of the WHAC during the bye week, but we did get the chance to speak to Urban Meyer and a few players on Wednesday after practice. Check out our videos of the Q&A sessions:

Head Coach Urban Meyer (5:14) Linebacker Ryan Shazier (4:22) Quarterback Braxton Miller (4:21)

Football: Sometime one plus one adds up to be more than two.

Brandon Castel has a report on Columns and Features about how that might be true for a couple of OSU linebackers.

November 7, 2012 2:10 PM

Football: 100% of the precincts are in.

Wednesday's Zone Read

November 7, 2012 12:05 PM

Football: A number of Buckeyes on the offensive side of the ball have put themselves into consideration for league honors. Brandon Castel takes a look at who those players are on Columns and Features.

November 7, 2012 7:30 AM

Football: Head football coaches are often mentors for players. At least one spouse is hoping that Urban Meyer can be a mentor and role model for assistant coaches as well.

Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.

November 6, 2012 5:00 PM

Football Recruiting: Tony Gerdeman's weekly update on OSU's football commitments is online. Check out the Prep Report on Columns and Features.

November 6, 2012 3:30 PM

Football: Urban Meyer participated in today's B1G telelconference. Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report is on Columns and Features.

November 6, 2012 1:20 PM

Football: Ken Pryor's selection and breakdown of the Play of the Game against Illinois is on Columns and Features.

November 6, 2012 12:25 PM

Football: A drastic move, but undoubtedly the right one.

Tuesday's Zone Read

November 6, 2012 12:15 PM

Football: The bye-week will be a time for rest and recuperation for the players, but there will be no rest for the coaching staff who will be hitting the recruiting trail hard.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 6, 2012 10:45 AM

Football: A number of Buckeyes on the defensive side of the ball are playing at a level that will deserve post-season honors. Brandon Castel takes a look at the candidates on Columns and Features.

November 5, 2012 4:40 AM

Football: Tony Gerdeman's Buckeye Watch for the Illinois game is on Columns and Features.

November 5, 2012 5:55 PM

Football: The Wolverines traveled to Minnesota last Saturday and took on the Gophers without Denard Robinson at quarterback. Tony Gerdeman has the report on how all that went in Michigan Monday on Columns and Features.

November 5, 2012 12:10 PM

Football: Not one but two Buckeyes earned B1G player of the week accolades for their performance in the Illinois game.

Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

November 5, 2012 4:20 AM

Men's Basketball: Sophomore forward LaQuinton Ross is ready to break out after enduring a frustrating freshman season.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 5, 2012 3:50 AMFootball: A worst of seven series.

Monday's Zone Read

November 5, 2012 3:40 AM

Football: It wasn't all wine and roses after the Illinois game. As a matter of fact here were a couple of things that seemed like they really got under Urban Meyer's skin.

Brandon Castel has the story on his Monday Morning Hangover feature on Columns and Features.

Football: Michael Chung's weekly recruiting synopsis is online. Check out Michael's Sunday Recruiting Rundown on Columns and Features.

November 4, 2012 5:20 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's weekly 10 Things We Learned feature is on Columns and Features.

November 4, 2012 12:25 PM Football: The team sings Carmen Ohio, the fans break out in a rendition of "I Don't Give A Damn" and Running Back Carlos Hyde answers questions from reporters. Check out our videos from Saturday:

Carmen Ohio (2:39) "I don't Give a Damn for the Whole State of M*chigan" (0:57) Running Back Carlos Hyde (4:21)

November 4, 2012 12:15 PM Football: Head Coach Urban Meyer and Quarterback Braxton Miller answered questions from reporters following the team's 52-22 victory over the Fighting Illini. Check out their full Q&A sessions:

Head Coach Urban Meyer (8:53) Quarterback Braxton Miller (5:56)

Football: Urban Meyer knows this Buckeye team has its warts, but he's growing to like it.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Braxton Miller provided the lightning, but OSU's offensive line provided the thunder against the Illini. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 3, 2012 10:25 PM

Football: the-Ozone game recap is now on Columns and Features.

November 3, 2012 9:20 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on the OSU postgame is on Columns and Features.

November 2, 2012 9:25 PM

Football: Devin Smith has made some enormous plays this year as a special team player. Urban Meyer likes that, but would like to see more big plays from him as a wide receiver as well.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 2, 2012 3:20 PM

the-Ozone Announcement: Thank you.

It's belated, but thank you.

Last winter and spring we ran a fund raiser to obtain much-needed transportation for the-Ozone.

We are happy to report that the fund raiser was a success and that we did in fact purchase a vehicle.

We purchased a one-year old Dodge Caravan. It isn't frilly or fancy, but it's safe and reliable.

It's also economical. On our first trip with it (to the NCAA men's basketball tournament site in New Orleans) we got 30 mpg. Gas prices being what they are these days, that's really important to us.

We're a little embarrassed that we didn't do this thank you sooner, so we feel like we owe an explanation.

We purchased the van from a local dealer who we talked to about becoming a sponsor on the-Ozone. Our impression was that he was interested so we held off our announcement so we could promote the dealership at the same time.

As things worked out, they did not take the sponsorship, but it took a long time, very long time, for us to realized that it wasn't going to happen. By then we were into football season, and this announcement just kept falling through the cracks.

Not an excuse, but it is exactly what happened.

In any case, thanks to all of you who participated. You have no idea how much we appreciate it.

November 2, 2012 3:15 PM

Football: The Buckeyes have filled the open date on the 2013 football schedule that was created when Vanderbilt backed out of their scheduled game. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 2, 2012 1:15 PM

Football: Tony Gerdeman's weekly summation of the main topics at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center this week is online. Check out Three and Out Inside the WHAC on Columns and Features.

November 2, 2012 6:00 AM

Football: Adding insults to injury.

Friday's Zone Read

November 2, 2012 3:45 AM

Football: Against long odds Nathan Williams has made it back from a serious injury to be a college football player again. Now he has his eyes set on playing at the next level, and he has just the right tutor on hand to help get him there.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 2, 2012 2:55 AM

Football: The Opposing Quarterbacks Club roster continues to grow. We know because our man once again infiltrated their meeting and got the lowdown on what they are up to. His report is on Columns and Features.

November 1. 2012 9:15 PM

Football:

Illinois at Ohio State Preview By Tony Gerdeman

the-Ozone Columns and Features.

November 1, 2012 1:55 PM

Football: If keeping up with the depth chart, injuries, and the progress of young players is your thing, then you have to check out Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on the Urban Meyer Power Hour today. It's loaded, and it's on Columns and Features.

November 1, 2012 1:35 PM

Football: The Buckeyes are undefeated, but how good are they really? That's what Urban Meyer wants to know too. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 1, 2012 5:35 AM

Men's Basketball: Are you less-than impressed with OSU's exhibition win over Walsh?

Jeff Rapp says don't panic.

Check out Jeff's Weekly Sports Rapp on Columns and Features.

November 1, 2012 5:05 AM

Football: When something sounds too bad to be true.

Thursday's Zone Read

November 1, 2012 4:55 AM

Football: OSU's football schedule took a turn for the better with the addition of an ACC foe in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 1, 2012 4:35 AM

Football: The Buckeyes could really use injured linebacker Etienne Sabino this weekend against Illinois. Brandon Castel updates his status on Columns and Features.

November 1, 2012 4:20 AM

Football: Who is ARVID? What to have to be careful not to step in? Who will play a football game in jeans and sweat pants?

You can find the answers to all those questions, and a whole lot of football, in Tony's Tip Sheet on Columns and Features.

November 1, 2012 1:00 AM Football: Cornerback Bradley Roby, Defensive Lineman Noah Spence and Running Back Rod Smith spoke with the media following practice on Wednesday. Check out what they had to say:

Cornerback Bradley Roby (4:16) Defensive Lineman Noah Spence (5:25) Running Back Rod Smith (3:47)

October 31, 2012 10:55 PM Football: Head Coach Urban Meyer and Sophomore Quarterback Braxton Miller spoke with reporters following practice on Wednesday. Check out their full Q&A sessions:

Head Coach Urban Meyer (5:00) Soph. Quarterback Braxton Miller (4:15)

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill update on comments made tonight by Urban Meyer and selected players is now on Columns and Features.

October 31, 2012 2:20 PM

Football: It's amazing what a little one-on-one talk with Urban Meyer can do for you. Just ask Jake Stoneburner.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 31, 2012 1:25 AM

Football Recruiting: An impressive 2014 offensive line prospect in the south has a an offer from the Buckeyes.

Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.

October 31, 2012 10:45 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: Another year has come and gone.

We're happy to have made it to our 16th milestone. Help yourself to a slice of birthday caske. You'll find plates and forks on Columns and Features.

I understand they are serving beverages on The Forum and that the annual Halloween party is in progress. Feel free to go there in costume.

October 31, 2012 10:35 AM

Football: The unaware fanatic.

Wednesday's Zone Read

October 31, 2012 12:25 PM Men's Basketball: Juniors Deshaun Thomas and Aaron Craft, followed by Head Coach Thad Matta, spoke with reporters following the win over Walsh. Check out our videos of the Q&A:

Deshaun Thomas & Aaron Craft (9:11) Head Coach Thad Matta (10:16)

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