Buckeyes in the News Sept. 26-28 – Ohio State Buckeyes
9/28/2009 12:00:00 AM | General
Sept. 26-28
Field Hockey
Field hockey riding unbeaten streak OSU Lantern
Men’s Soccer
Scales’ first goal gives OSU win over MSU
Big Ten Network
4, 2007, when the Buckeyes defeated the Spartans in the Big Ten Tournament. That match also stands as the last true road win for Ohio State until Sunday – a …
Spartans drop Big Ten opener 1-0 to Buckeyes
MSU State News
26 Ohio State got the better of the No. 22 MSU men’s soccer team. In Sunday’s conference opener at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field, the Buckeyes …
Women’s Soccer
OSU stays hot, drops U-M in Big Ten opener Big Ten Network
Men’s Hockey
Penguins’ Engelland and Guenin battling for roster sport Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Men’s Basketball
WSYX TV Ch. 6 Video: Michael Redd Donates Biggest Gift by Pro Athlete Ever to OSU
Football
Illibuck back at home
OSU Lantern – Even sunny skies wouldn’t have brightened up the day for Illinois. Amid a steady rain, Ohio State blanked the Illini 30-0 at Ohio Stadium on Saturday before a soaked crowd of 105,219. A war of words between the teams at midfield before kickoff didn’t translate into a stalemate after the first whistle, as the Buckeye defense forced three turnovers in recording their second straight shutout.
No. 9 Buckeyes defense earning respect
Chicago Tribune
September 27, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/wire/chi-ap-fbc-t25-shut-downbuc,0,278624.story
BTN.com game higlights
Wisconsin game set for 3:30 p.m.
The Columbus Dispatch
September 27, 2009
Ohio State’s football game against Wisconsin on Oct. 10 will kick off at 3:30 p.m., the Big Ten Conference announced today. The game, to be played in Ohio Stadium, will be televised by ABC on a regional basis. Coverage will be available in other areas through the ESPN networks.
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/09/27/0927osuwis.html’sid=101
Ohio State’s ‘Silver Bullets’ continue firing at opponents
Canton Repository
By Mike Popovich The moniker given to Ohio State’s defense probably wasn’t used very much in Week 1 when Navy carved up the Buckeyes. …
Ohio State back in top 10 in both polls
The Columbus Dispatch
September 27, 2009
After a weekend in which four top-10 teams lost, the Associated Press college football poll received a major makeover. Ohio State moved to the ninth spot from No. 13. The Buckeyes (3-1) also are No.9 in the USA Today coaches poll. The results have left the 60 sports writers and sportscasters on the AP panel struggling to fill out their ballots.
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/09/27/0927polls.html’sid=101
Also: Toledo Blade: OSU jumps to No. 9
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090928/SPORTS16/909280391
Defense (Heacock too) aces the exam vs. Illinois
The Columbus Dispatch
September 26, 2009
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Heacock There’s one link between Ohio State’s consecutive shutouts against Toledo and Illinois and the last time the Buckeyes had consecutive shutouts, against Minnesota and Illinois in 1996. That’s Heacock, a first-year assistant under John Cooper then and a 14-year assistant and co-defensive coordinator now.
http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2009/09/defense_heacock_too_aces_the_e.html
Brian Rolle’s September of making plays continues with key theft for OSU against Illinois
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 26, 2009
Chris Spielman wore Brian Rolle’s number a generation ago when he defined linebacking at Ohio State. But Rolle’s 36 is not an homage to him. Rolle’s number is a tribute to his older brother William, who played at Illinois State and was the Rolle model for Brian’s game.
http://www.cleveland.com/livingston/index.ssf/2009/09/brian_rolles_september_of_maki.html
Ohio State defense on a roll, led by Rolle
LimaOhio.com
The Buckeyes kept the Illini out of the end zone a week after shutting out Toledo 38-0. It was the first time Ohio State had gotten back-to-back shutouts …
Also: The Columbus Dispatch: Rolle’s pick was all in the eyes – Linebacker reads Illini QB to make key interception
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/09/27/osufb_side1_9-27.ART_ART_09-27-09_C7_L3F6SUL.html’sid=101
Wilson deserves memorable moment
Sunday, September 27, 2009
The Columbus Dispatch
September 27, 2009
Illinois was on the move. Trailing 20-0 in the third quarter, the Illini had driven 42 yards to the Ohio State 34-yard line when quarterback Juice Williams rolled right and threw a pass that was tipped by hard-luck defensive end Lawrence Wilson. The ball seemed to hang in the air, much like the dark clouds that have stalked Wilson. The fifth-year senior didn’t know it yet, but the ghosts of two frustrating years of rehabilitation were about to be exorcised.
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/09/27/hunter_9-27.ART_ART_09-27-09_C1_L3F6S26.html’sid=101
Also: Cleveland Plain Dealer: Buckeyes’ Lawrence Wilson puts on a show with his pick (not that he remembers it)
http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2009/09/buckeyes_lawrence_wilson_puts.html
Also: Mansfield News Journal: Ohio State defense coming of age – Buckeyes clamp down on Illinois, Juice Williams
http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/article/20090928/SPORTS/909280313
Also: Dayton Daily News: For Victorious Bucks – A primal celebration from deep within
http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/throughthearch/entries/2009/09/27/column_for_victorious_bucks_a.html
Ohio State Buckeyes don’t take four straight Big Ten titles for granted
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 26, 2009
It’s that time of year when the seasons change and so does the attitude in the Big Ten. With a nip in the air, conference members can stop wallowing in a lack of national respect and once again look to themselves and start envying, or hating, Ohio State.
http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2009/09/ohio_state_buckeyes_dont_take.html
What the Buckeyes had to say
The Columbus Dispatch
September 27, 2009
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/09/27/0927buckeyessay.html’sid=101
‘Boom’ has a blast
Herron finds some running room after slow start to season
The Columbus Dispatch
September 27, 2009
“Boom” had room for once, and he made the most of it. Yesterday against Illinois, probably no OSU player was more relieved to get the running game on track than Herron, who rushed for 75 yards on 14 carries for a solid 5.4-yard average.
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/09/27/osufb_notes9-27.ART_ART_09-27-09_C6_L3F6SKM.html’sid=101
Offensive line, new plays lead to victory
Linemen, backs say misdirection part of success
The Columbus Dispatch
September 27, 2009
There was more than grit and determination at work for an Ohio State offensive line that opened the way for 236 rushing yards yesterday in a 30-0 win over Illinois in Ohio Stadium. There were some new plays, too.
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/09/27/osufb_side2_9-27.ART_ART_09-27-09_C6_L3F6SKO.html’sid=101
Not all Buckeye fans are foaming at the mouth about the coach
The Columbus Dispatch
September 27, 2009
Ohio State’s win over Toledo allowed the world to get back on its axis, so now the water balloons are being tossed from the other side. Regardless, everyone gets wet. My view: Jim Tressel is a true gentleman and a Big Ten beast.
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/09/27/mailbox27.ART_ART_09-27-09_C3_H8F6ICE.html’sid=101
Buckeye Leaves: Defense’s dominance a rare feat
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 27, 2009
In the 30 seasons since the end of Woody Hayes’ tenure at Ohio State, the Buckeyes had two shutouts in a season only five times, and never under Jim Tressel: 1998, 1996, 1986, 1980 and 1979. In only two years did the Buckeyes have three shutouts: 1996 and 1990. Overall, in what is now 31 seasons since Hayes, the Buckeyes have 25 shutouts. Thirteen seasons included no shutouts, including a four-year stretch from 1999 to 2002.
http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2009/09/buckeye_leaves_defenses_domina.html
Also: New York Times: No. 13 Ohio State’s D Has Another Shutout, 30-0; http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/09/26/sports/AP-FBC-T25-Illinois-Ohio-St.html’scp=3&sq=%22Ohio%20state&st=cse
Also: Chicago Tribune: No. 9 Buckeyes defense earning respect
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/wire/chi-ap-fbc-t25-shut-downbuc,0,278624.story
Also: Cleveland Plain Dealer: Running game and defense keeps Ohio State high and dry, 30-0, over Illinois
http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2009/09/back_to_the_basics_running_gam.html
Also: The Columbus Dispatch: Defense shows Illini who’s boss – Buckeyes pitch shutout for second consecutive week
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/09/27/osufb_gamer_9-27.ART_ART_09-27-09_C1_L3F6S2A.html’sid=101
Also: The Columbus Dispatch: Defense grows dangerous – Buckeyes might lack in stars, but the unit is starting to come of age
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/09/26/osufb_9-26.ART_ART_09-26-09_C1_1NF6L8V.html’sid=101
Also: Canton Repository: Ohio State’s ‘Silver Bullets’ continue firing at opponents
http://www.cantonrep.com/osu/x1128384174/Ohio-States-Silver-Bullets-continue-firing-at-opponents
Also: Springfield News Sun: Buckeyes D sets tone in win over Illinois
http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio-news/buckeyes-d-sets-tone-in-win-over-illinois-318975.html
Also: Toledo Blade: Buckeyes defense shuts out Illinois – OSU wins rain-soaked Big Ten opener
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090927/SPORTS16/909270383/-1/SPORTS
