Buckeyes in the News Sept. 5-8 … – Ohio State Buckeyes
9/8/2009 12:00:00 AM | General
Almost too many headlines to keep up with this week, but there are some can’t miss stories from the Navy game and of course many angles on the USC rematch
Sept. 5-8
Athletics
Glenn dots the “i” at Ohio State
Dayton Daily News
September 5, 2009
After you’ve circled the globe in a space capsule and faced angry constituents, what’s so hard about spelling? Former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn and his wife Annie came out at halftime of Saturday’s Navy-Ohio Stategame to dot the “i” in the marching band’s version of Script Ohio.
Also: Toledo Blade: Glenn, wife get honor of dotting ‘i’ today in Ohio Stadium
Local reservist: from Iraq to OSU game
Cincinnati Enquirer
September 4, 2009
COLUMBUS — Navy reservist Glenn Welling of Anderson Township has been rubbing elbows with three-star Navy admirals and Gov. Ted Strickland. But Saturday’s Bronze Star ceremony before the Ohio State-Navy football game is expected to top everything for the 52-year-old father of four.
Also in: The Lantern: Navy reservist honored before Ohio State game:
Football
USC must be careful with its Pryor commitments
Ohio State’s Terrelle Pryor is a dual-threat quarterback in mold of Vince Young, exactly the type who gives Trojans fits, forcing them to make tough choices to defend both pass and run.
Los Angeles Times – Jethro Franklin has seen it before. As an NFL defensive line coach for eight seasons, he schemed against some of the most prolific dual-threat quarterbacks of the last decade.
USC FOOTBALL: Carroll says Trojans offense need not be fancy
Pasadena Star News
September 7, 2009
USC coach Pete Carroll dispelled the idea Monday that the Trojans purposely implemented a bland offense against San Jose State to avoid giving too much information to this week’s opponent, Ohio State.
USC’s Matt Barkley to face a tough crowd next at Ohio State
More than 105,000 fans are expected to fill Ohio Stadium to root on the Buckeyes, an intimidating prospect for a true freshman quarterback.
Los Angeles Times
September 7, 2009
Matt Barkley enjoyed the relative comfort of home in his debut as USC’s starting quarterback, more than 85,000 fans cheering the freshman as he led the Trojans to a season-opening victory over San Jose State.
The Columbus Dispatch: History puts USC on notice
Win over USC was pivotal in Woody’s career
The Columbus Dispatch
September 8, 2009
The 1954 season was the turning point in coach Woody Hayes’ career at Ohio State. His first three teams (1951-53) combined for a record of 16-9-1, and many fans were questioning how much longer Hayes would retain his position.
USC coach Pete Carroll hopes Ohio State Buckeyes’ Terrelle Pryor isn’t feeling forever Young on Saturday
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 8, 2009
The conversation was about Terrelle Pryor, and right in the middle of it, USC coach Pete Carroll uttered the two words that make Trojans fans shudder: “Vince” and “Young.” Carroll said Pryor — the sophomore quarterback who will lead Ohio State against USC on Saturday night in Columbus — reminds him of Young in several ways.
Prior experience helps Pryor
OSU quarterback hopes to avenge ’08 loss at USC
Toledo Blade
September 8, 2009
When Ohio State faced top-ranked Southern California in Los Angeles a year ago, Terrelle Pryor was the freshman, the backup, the understudy, and the future for the Buckeyes. In that game Pryor got his first real taste of life as the quarterback at Ohio State, and 12 months later he is ready to call on the lessons learned when the No. 6 Buckeyes host the No. 4 Trojans Saturday night in front of a national television audience.
ALSO: News-Herald News: OSU needs Pryor to be the closer
USC depth chart and Navy awards
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 7, 2009
Ohio State announced its award winners from Navy and released its depth chart for USC today.
Ohio State Buckeyes keep their options open with quarterback Terrelle Pryor
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 7, 2009
Ohio State should be glad to be done with Navy, but the Buckeyes aren’t done with the option. While the Midshipmen used their triple option to push Ohio State to the brink Saturday, the option also was one of the best offensive choices the Buckeyes made.
ALSO: Cleveland Plain Dealer: Can Ohio State Buckeyes defense right the ship? Buckeye Leaves
Wanted: TDs inside red zone
The Columbus Dispatch
September 8, 2009
Ohio State was in the red zone again Saturday, and Jim Tressel wanted to make a point. Last year, he watched his offense lead the nation in scoring efficiency after penetrating the opponent’s 20-yard line.
Also: The Columbus Dispatch: Field goals are nice but …
Also: Akron Beacon Journal: Disappointed Ohio State is seeing red – Buckeye players not willing to settle for just touchdowns
Short passes are picking up some long yardage for Ohio State Buckeyes
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 8, 2009
Could Saturday have been the greatest day in the history of Ohio State tight ends? “Four chances? I hope not,” freshman tight end Jake Stoneburner said with a smile.
Mike Harden commentary: Navy’s support runs deep at OSU
The Columbus Dispatch
September 6, 2009
By the time you read these words, the only sound in Ohio Stadium might be the rustle of brooms, as sweepers push hot-dog wrappers and soft-drink cups along the seat rows at the Horseshoe.
So was that one to get excited about?
The Columbus Dispatch
September 6, 2009
It was the kind of day that might test an optimist’s commitment. Might. The questions and answers after Ohio State’s 31-27 win over Navy yesterday showed that there are positive ways to view this game, even with No. 4 Southern California next on the Buckeyes’ schedule.
Brief encounter spoke volumes about Woody
The Columbus Dispatch
September 5, 2009
My husband, John, and I were riding a shuttle to the terminal at Port Columbus when the bus stopped and picked up an older man. As he climbed the steps, I saw his hat, then his coat, then his suitcase. When his whole person stood up in the front of the bus, I couldn’t believe the immensity of Woody Hayes. It was early January 1985. Four years earlier, my wedding date had been arranged around the Buckeye football schedule — when John worked as technical director for the Ohio State games on WOSU-TV (Channel 34).
