Buckeyes in the News – Week of 10/07/13 – Ohio State Buckeyes
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Oct. 11, 2013
MEN’S HOCKEY
Ohio State men’s hockey set to open regular season
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October 11
The Ohio State men’s hockey team opens its 2013-2014 regular season Friday, taking on Miami (Ohio) in a home-and-home series. Coming off a 9-1 victory over the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in an exhibition game last Saturday, the Buckeyes (16-17-7 in 2012-13) are looking to start the regular season strong against the No. 2-ranked Redhawks.
Ohio State men’s hockey: New coach will see what he has quickly
Columbus Dispatch
October 11
Nobody from the Ohio State men’s hockey team needs a history lesson. The players know who they face tonight in the season opener at Value City Arena. “We’re playing Miami,” first-year coach Steve Rohlik said.
MEN’S SOCCER
Men’s soccer looking to get back on track against Michigan State
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October 11
The Ohio State men’s soccer team (2-6-3, 0-2-0) began Wednesday’s practice half an hour earlier than usual with an impromptu scrimmage organized by the players in the hopes that it would help it put a stop to a seven-game winless streak.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Ross ready for new role as Buckeyes’ go-to scorer
FoxSports.com
October 11
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Even as he emerged from the ranks of the forgotten to the role of clutch 3-point shooter and go-to scorer for Ohio State last March, the whole “secret weapon” thing was never entirely comfortable for LaQuinton Ross.
Thad Matta: ‘I’m very excited about this team’
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October 11
Ohio State basketball coach Thad Matta isn’t sure what to expect for the 2013-14 version of the Buckeyes, but does know one thing: he’s looking forward to it.
Ohio State men’s basketball: Buckeyes determined to hear more swooshes, fewer clanks
Columbus Dispatch
October 11
Coach Thad Matta’s players always have shot a lot when not doing whatever else required of them on the practice court. This past offseason, though, “we took it to another level,” Ohio State junior Sam Thompson said. How many? “A lot,” he said. How many? “I think, as a team, we were at 15,000-plus a week,” he said.
Buckeyes return 4 starters but lack big scorer
AP/SI.com
October 11
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Almost everybody is wondering where the points will come from for the Ohio State Buckeyes. LaQuinton Ross — expected to fill the only opening in the returning starting lineup — isn’t wondering. He knows.
FOOTBALL
Ohio State football: Freshman starting on Ohio State D-line a rarity for Meyer
Columbus Dispatch
October 11
Coach Urban Meyer clarified a point yesterday about Ohio State freshman Joey Bosa and the playing time he has received since replacing banged-up defensive end Adolphus Washington four games ago. “Joey Bosa is not a ‘throw in there,’ he’s a starter,” Meyer said during his radio call-in show on WBNS-FM.
Buckeyes using bye to tweak offense
Toledo Blade
October 11
The Buckeyes’ staff is using their first bye week to reacquaint with family — “You actually get to see your kids awake,” defensive coordinator Luke Fickell said — recruit, and perhaps as important, self-evaluate. Herman has turned his scouting eye inward on an offense that continues on a historic pace …
College football: Ohio State opens 2015 football season at Virginia Tech on Labor Day
Columbus Dispatch
October 11
Ohio State made official its shuffled 2015 nonconference football schedule yesterday by announcing that it will play at Virginia Tech on Sept. 7 — Labor Day — followed by games at home against Hawaii, Northern Illinois and Western Michigan.
Oct. 10, 2013
A whole lot of dots: Bucyrus man has dotted I for OSU band many times
Mansfield News-Journal
October 9
Herb Kleine is quite familiar with the turf at Ohio Stadium. As a sousaphone player from 1979 to 1982, Kleine dotted the I in Script Ohio on four occasions. Recently, he was allowed to do it again, as a member of the OSU alumni band Sept. 7 during the Buckeyes’ game against San Diego State.
MEN’S HOCKEY
Guenin Has Been Strong Addition to Avs Defense
NHL.com
October 9
Former Buckeye Nate Guenin has danced this dance in Philadelphia. He’s done it in Pittsburgh, Columbus and Anaheim, too. Now that he’s in his fifth NHL go-round, he says he hopes he’s able to do something he’s never done before: stay on the dance floor longer than just a few songs.
Rohlik, Ohio State out to turn offensive potential into production
USCHO.com
October 9
Ohio State begins the season with a new coach, Steve Rohlik, who served as an assistant under Mark Osiecki in Columbus for three seasons. That makes the Buckeyes a team in transition — and one that is looking to realize its full potential.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Ohio State women’s basketball: Players credit coaches with rise in energy level
Columbus Dispatch
October 10
The sound of music filled the Ohio State women’s basketball practice gym last week, a welcome change to the 11 players on the roster. “The music is definitely new for this year,” senior forward Darryce Moore said. “We all like it, and there’s the fact that it pumps us up, too.” She smiled at the change that the new coaching staff has brought to the program.
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball prepares for home stand against 2 top 25 teams
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October 10
There is no such thing as an easy week in Big Ten women’s volleyball with eight teams, including the Buckeyes, ranked in the top 25. After splitting its first four matches of conference play, the No. 14 Ohio State women’s volleyball team is scheduled to return to St. John Arena this weekend for matches against No. 19 Wisconsin and No. 11 Minnesota.
FOOTBALL
Colts sign former Buckeye Dan Herron
Columbus Dispatch
October 10
The Indianapolis Colts signed former Ohio State running back Dan Herron and linebacker Andy Studebaker to their active roster yesterday. Herron replaced Ahmad Bradshaw, who was placed on the season-ending injured-reserve list because of a neck injury.
Bye week gives the Buckeyes a chance to rest
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October 10
After six straight weeks of games, the Ohio State football team gets a break this weekend. Coach Urban Meyer said the bye week allows for extra time for players to return to health, including redshirt-senior running back Jordan Hall.
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Columbus Dispatch - With season half over, No. 4 Ohio State taking stock, working on basics, taking a breather
AP/Washington Post
Meyer challenges Wilson to become complete player
Canton Repository
October 10
COLUMBUS — For the first six games of the season, any time freshman Dontre Wilson stepped on the field to play offense, he might as well have had a helmet with flashing lights. Wilson made such a splash during Ohio State’s fall camp even opposing teams across the country knew about him.
Hospice Program Grants Wishes Of Two 90 Year Old OSU Fans
10TV.com
October 9
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A final wish was granted for a pair of lifelong buckeye fans through their hospice program. Richard Payne and Robert Evans, both 90 years old, got the VIP treatment Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
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- Hospiced alums gifted with OSU visit
FoxSports.com
M. Bennett, R. Shazier, C. Bryant: Who is Ohio State’s first-half Defensive MVP?
Plain Dealer
October 9
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State has reached the midpoint of its regular-season schedule. The Buckeyes became bowl eligible with their sixth win of the year last week. For the next few days, we’ll take a look at valuable players, surprises, etc. from the first half.
K. Guiton, P. Brown, J. Mewhort: Who is Ohio State’s first-half Offensive MVP?
Plain Dealer
October 8
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State has reached the midpoint of its regular-season schedule. The Buckeyes became bowl eligible with their sixth win of the year last week. For the next few days, we’ll take a look at valuable players, surprises, etc. from the first half.
Oct. 8, 2013
FOOTBALL
Buckeye defense honors Bryant in win
Lantern
October 8
EVANSTON, Ill. — After losing senior safety Christian Bryant to a broken ankle on the second-to-last play of the game against Wisconsin Sept. 28, the Ohio State football team (6-0, 2-0) came out against Northwestern with a purpose.
Ohio State running back and Naples grad makes up for lost time
News-Press/AP
October 7
EVANSTON, ILL. — No. 4 Ohio State took Northwestern’s best shot on a wet and raucous night at Ryan Field, and the Buckeyes’ perfect record is still standing. They can thank Carlos Hyde for that.
Trio of Buckeyes earn weekly Big Ten honors
Lantern
October 8
hree members of the Ohio State football team claimed individual Big Ten player of the week honors for their performances in the Buckeyes’ 40-30 victory over then-No. 16 Northwestern.
RELATED:
- Ohio State football: Hyde, Roby, Bosa receive Big Ten honors
Columbus Dispatch - Ohio State’s C. Hyde, B. Roby, J. Bosa win Big Ten weekly awards for Northwestern win
Plain Dealer
OSU sticks to what works on ground
ESPN.com
October 7
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cupboard is fully stocked, and Ohio State could put together a recipe with as many ingredients as it wants and shoot for something exotic. But when it comes time to actually prepare the meal that gets the job done, simplicity and proven success has a way of looking more appealing. And the Buckeyes are in no hurry to mess with what works.
Oct. 7, 2013
FIELD HOCKEY
Ohio State field hockey wins `huge game’ against OU, 2-1
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October 7
The Ohio State field hockey team gained a victory against an in-state rival over the weekend. The team defeated Ohio University at Buckeye Varsity Field 2-1 Sunday.
MEN’S HOCKEY
Ohio State men’s hockey open season with 9-1 exhibition win
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October 7
The Ohio State men’s hockey team opened its 2013-2014 campaign with a bang, routing the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, 9-1, in an exhibition game.
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Ohio State women’s volleyball splits Big Ten road trip
Lantern
October 7
The No. 12 Ohio State women’s volleyball team returns from its first road trip of Big Ten play with one win and one more loss. The Buckeyes (14-2) still sit at .500 in conference play after their win over Indiana in Bloomington Saturday. The Hoosiers kept it close all the way as it took OSU five sets and a few extra points to come out on top.
FOOTBALL
C. Hyde shows `different hunger’ for the game in win against Northwestern
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October 7
… Hyde showed that hunger Saturday, his third game back from suspension, with the biggest performance of his career. He gashed the Wildcats for a career-high 168 yards on 26 carries and scored three rushing touchdowns and also had 38 receiving yards on four receptions. With 206 yards from scrimmage, he accounted for more than 45 percent of OSU’s 451 yards of total offense.
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- Ohio State football: Hyde’s big game strikes an emotional chord
Dispatch - OSU’s Hyde can’t hide his emotions
Toledo Blade - C. Hyde is OSU’s main man
News-Herald - Hyde leads Ohio State past Northwestern
CBSSports.com
Ohio State gets a victory and a dose of toughness
Coshocton Tribune
Ocotber 7
EVANSTON, ILL. — The ball skittered free, and Joey Bosa pounced on it in the end zone. Then he did one more thing. “I looked up at the scoreboard,” Bosa said, “just to make sure.”Bosa’s touchdown on the final play of a 40-30 victory against Northwestern was less an exclamation point than a sigh of relief.
Ohio State continues to look unbeatable
Detroit News
October 7
Ohio State has taken two of the Big Ten’s best shots in the past two weeks and the Buckeyes remain on top, unbeaten. That’s 18 consecutive victories dating back to last season after Saturday’s 40-30 victory over Northwestern, and a quick peek at what’s on the slate the next few weeks doesn’t provide a reason that roll might end any time soon.
The wait until the Ohio State-Michigan game is on for the Big Ten
Chicago Sun-Times
October 6
The Northwestern-Ohio State contest on Saturday more than delivered on all the buildup, much of it by ESPN, that had given it a true national-game-of-the-week type of feel. It was an instant classic — as dramatic as any college game this season — albeit a heartbreaker for Wildcats fans.
