Buckeyes in the News – Week of 11/18/13 – Ohio State Buckeyes
11/20/2013 12:00:00 AM | General
Nov. 22, 2013
TOP STORY
Ohio State PA announcer reflects on 11 years of ‘losing (his) voice’ for the Buckeyes
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While the more than 100,000 people who attend Ohio State’s football games are focused on the field during game time, there’s one voice that reaches out to all of them. That’s the voice of Bob Kennedy, the OSU public address announcer.
WOMEN’S SWIMMING
Women’s swimming set to host Ohio State Invitational
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The Ohio State women’s swimming and diving team has been dominant in its fall season, with only one blemish to an otherwise perfect record. As the No. 20-ranked Buckeyes prepare for this year’s Ohio State Invitational meet …
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Buckeye women’s volleyball need victories to keep NCAA hopes alive
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The Ohio State women’s volleyball team will be playing for more than a win when it takes the court against No. 20 Illinois. OSU (16-12, 4-12) is fighting for a berth in the NCAA Tournament this season, after dropping 10 of their last 12 matches.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Ohio State women’s basketball: Three games in three days
Columbus Dispatch
The schedule that first-year Ohio State women’s basketball coach Kevin McGuff inherited will take on the feel of a highway construction zone at rush hour this weekend. Blowing a horn won’t change the situation …
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WOMEN’S LACROSSE
Ohio State 2014 Lacrosse Schedule Features 8 Tourney Teams
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Ohio State will then hit the road taking on three-consecutive NCAA … After Ohio State welcomes High Point March 10, the Buckeyes travel to face Hofsta just …
FOOTBALL
‘Roller coaster ride’ winding down for Buckeye seniors
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First there was a Rose Bowl victory. Then a victory in New Orleans at the Sugar Bowl. Then that season was vacated, and the school endured into its first losing season since 1988. Now, a 22-game winning streak. The Ohio State football class of 2013 has been through it all.
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- Seniors have had a wild ride
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1963 Ohio State Buckeyes reflect on ‘hollow victory’ vs. Michigan after John F. Kennedy shot
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In a typical year for the Ohio State and Michigan football teams, there might not be anything that takes precedence above the rivals’ annual meeting at the end of the regular season. The Game took a backseat in 1963, however, to national tragedy.
Finkes’ fumble return saved day
Columbus Dispatch
Hearing it every day, no wonder that Matt Finkes remembers the Rose Bowl-saving play like it was yesterday. “The touchdown at Indiana, I get asked about that every day on the street,” said Finkes, a former Ohio State defensive end whose 45-yard fumble return for a touchdown …
Gameday+ gets you ready for Ohio State vs. Indiana
Columbus Dispatch
The latest edition of our special weekend section is loaded with features, analysis, stats and more.
Four Reasons Why Ohio State Could Beat Alabama
Yahoo Sports
The thought that these two titans of college football aren’t likely to meet anytime soon is sad enough, but it’s made even worse because OSU would give Alabama a run for their money …
Bradley Roby, Kenny Guiton and all four senior offensive linemen: Ohio State’s key players
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State can break the school record for the longest winning streak, clinch the Leaders Division title and a spot in the Big Ten title game …
Nov. 21, 2013
FOOTBALL
Kenny Guiton preparing for ‘sentimental’ Buckeye Senior Day
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This season, Guiton has turned into somewhat of a celebrity at OSU. His entrance into the game invites chants of “Kenny G” from the Ohio Stadium crowd.
Ohio State’s Marcus Hall on Senior Day: ‘All good things come to an end’
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As the No. 3-ranked Ohio State football team (10-0, 6-0) prepares to try and break the OSU record for consecutive wins, the Buckeye seniors are getting ready for their final game at Ohio Stadium as players.
Injuries take a toll on Buckeyes’ special teams
Columbus Dispatch
Special teams are Urban Meyer’s pride and joy. For the first nine games of the season, Ohio State’s kicking game gave him plenty of reason to be proud and joyful.
Ex-Buckeyes happy to see new streak record
Toledo Blade
COLUMBUS — Back in the heart of Ohio State’s most celebrated football era, Paul Schmidlin appreciated what his team achieved when it won a school-record 22 straight games from 1967-69.
It was the second-longest streak in the Big Ten since 1905, behind Michigan’s 25 consecutive wins in the late 1940s. The Buckeyes and their “super sophs” were the talk of the country.
OSU streaks had similar beginnings
Lima News
COLUMBUS – Ohio State’s 22-game winning streak … started under circumstances similar to those which led up to the previous record. The current Buckeyes share the record with the OSU football teams of 1967, 1968 and 1969.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Amir Williams gives Ohio State production in the post
Columbus Dispatch
Last night, Williams went up against a fairly legitimate opponent, Tony Wroblicky, a 6-foot-10 senior. Williams set a career high with 16 points. Last week, he had 14 points and a career-high 10 rebounds against Ohio University. Through four games, he is averaging 9.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks.
Ohio State beats American after a slow start 63-52
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The Buckeyes shot just 35.7 percent from the field while the Eagles shot 45.7 percent. But Ohio State had a huge edge at the line, making 20 of 29 free throws …
Williams’ career-high 16 lead OSU
Coshocton Tribune
Ohio State center Amir Williams tries to shoot between American center Tony Wroblicky, right, and guard/forward Jesse Reed, left, during Wednesday’s …
Nov. 20, 2013
OSU Marching Band’s Rapid Rise Aided by Technology
WOSU.org
The Ohio State University’s football team’s impressive 22-game win streak has made headlines. But the gridiron giants aren’t the only people on the field every game.The Ohio State Marching Band has dominated the last two seasons in their own right…
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Ohio State men’s basketball ready for constant motion of American’s offense
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The Ohio State men’s basketball team is coming off a defensive showing coach Thad Matta called one of the best performances by a team since he’s been at OSU …
How Ohio State’s defense has Thad Matta in a good mood
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Shannon Scott on Ohio State’s defense Ohio State junior guard Shannon Scott on the Buckeyes’ defense so far, including holding Marquette to 35 points on …
FOOTBALL
Jack Mewhort loves turtles: senior captain explains how he became the Illibuck guy
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…”Last year I just ended up next to the lady that was holding it, and I snatched it,” Mewhort said, “and this year it kind of came to me. I wasn’t expecting it. I think Corey was the one that brought it over to me.”…
Jack Mewhort ‘trying not think about’ last home game
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It is often said football games are won or lost in the trenches. The 2013 Ohio State Buckeyes make no exception to this school of thought …
Ohio State football: Scout teams make under-radar contributions
Columbus Dispatch
It might come as a shock to learn that freshman J.T. Barrett has been a starting quarterback at Ohio State this season. In fact, he’s been at least 10 different quarterbacks.
Indiana-Ohio St. Preview
CBSSports.com
Ohio State (10-0, 6-0 Big Ten) will be looking for a school-record 23rd consecutive win as well as its 18th straight over Indiana. But the Buckeyes are still looking …
Nov. 19, 2013
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Ohio State men’s basketball: Defense is difference so far
Columbus Dispatch
The Buckeyes capped a good start to the season when they won their third game in eight days on Saturday at No.?17 Marquette. They limited the Golden Eagles …
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Ohio State’s Christian Bryant trying to ‘seize every moment’ despite being sidelined with injury
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It’s rare that Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer shows emotion. But after the game against Wisconsin Sept. 28 when senior safety Christian Bryant went down with a broken ankle …
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Carlos Hyde rushes for 3rd highest total in Buckeye history against Illinois
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Eddie George and Keith Byars. These are the only players who have ever ran for more yards in a game for Ohio State than senior running back Carlos Hyde did in the Buckeyes’ win against Illinois (3-7, 0-6) last Saturday.
Don’t overlook Ohio State
ESPN.com
There was a time in Ohio State Buckeyes history when a perfect season and a Big Ten championship would have been more than enough to garner the inside …
Buckeyes’ ground game dominant over Illinois
SI.com
And, in a bad sign for Indiana, Michigan and any other teams left in the Buckeyes’ path, it worked all too well. Ohio State pounded the Illini for 441 yards on 42 …
Ohio State’s Braxton Miller hoping for late Heisman push
CBSSports.com
No doubt, Ohio State’s Braxton Miller was headed to New York. “As long as the Buckeyes remain in the national title hunt—and if Miller improves his passing …
Urban Meyer’s Coach of the Year credentials are second to none
Land-Grant Holy Land
The vitriol afforded perennial success aside, Urban Meyer’s two years (on and off the field) in Columbus leave his Coach of the Year bonafides all but unrivaled.
Nov. 18, 2013
MEN’S HOCKEY
Freshman goalie helps Ohio State men’s hockey win 2
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Davis took over the reins after fellow freshman Matt Tomkins sustained a lower-body injury in the first four minutes of OSU’s victory against Niagara Nov. 9.
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Ohio State women’s volleyball drops 2
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Coming off of its first two wins since early October, the Ohio State women’s volleyball team was unable to keep its streak alive over the weekend. The Buckeyes …
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Ohio State women’s soccer eliminated from NCAA Tournament
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Kentucky freshman forward Zoe Swift had a shot from 15 yards out in the 22nd minute, but OSU sophomore defender Marisa Wolf blocked her shot. The Wildcats …
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Balance, defense fuel No. 10 Ohio St. past Marquette
CBSSports.com
Coach Williams called a timeout that briefly settled his team before the Buckeyes pulled away again. Ohio State had just three turnovers in the second half to 10 …
Ohio State snaps Marquette’s home win streak
Chicago Tribune
Tenth-ranked Ohio State snapped No. … Sam Thompson and Shannon Scott both had 13 points for the Buckeyes (3-0), who outscored Marquette by a 33-16 …
FOOTBALL
Buckeyes ride Hyde
Toledo Blade
By the third quarter of Ohio State’s 60-35 win over Illinois, Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer was more worried about big heads. On a gray, wind-swept afternoon …
