Buckeyes in the News – Ohio State Buckeyes
1/14/2014 12:00:00 AM | General
Jan. 17, 2014
TOP STORY
3 former Ohio State women’s hockey players set for Sochi Winter Olympics
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In less than a month, eyes will turn toward Sochi … Ohio State fans should especially keep their eyes on the women’s ice hockey tournament as three former Buckeyes are slated to compete for gold.
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Ohio State men’s volleyball ready to get back to the court against Lees-McRae and George Mason
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The opening of any college season brings the chance for fresh faces to make an impact, if given the opportunity. The same could be said for the Ohio State men’s volleyball team, who is looking to get freshmen playing time in its first two home games of the 2014 season this weekend.
FOOTBALL
Opinion: Return of B. Miller soothes wound left by Mike Vrabel
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Just as Buckeye Nation thankfully swallowed a goodbye, a new farewell came up unexpectedly. The first announcement, the unexpected goodbye if you will, came as a shock …
The Decoy of the Year: D. Wilson’s speed helped Ohio State
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Ohio State scored on two different plays in the Orange Bowl that first faked to Wilson, a 33-yard touchdown run by quarterback Braxton Miller and a 57-yard touchdown strike to tight end Jeff Heuerman. Wilson’s speed is so drastic, so imposing, that it has a way of freezing opponents.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Ohio State falls to Minnesota, 63-53
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… the No. 11 Buckeyes fell to the Golden Gophers, 63-53, for their third straight loss. It is the first time since February 2009 that the Buckeyes have lost three straight games.
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Turnovers, missed shots doom Buckeyes in 66-42 loss to Penn State
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Turnovers, poor shooting and lack of rebounding doomed the Ohio State women’s basketball team Thursday as the Buckeyes fell to No. 16 Penn State, 66-42.
Jan. 16, 2014
MEN’S HOCKEY
Steve Rohlik: ‘This (junior) class has come in and created a great culture’
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For the Ohio State men’s hockey team, achieving success stems from one simple mentality. “This group doesn’t expect to go on and keep games close — they expect to win hockey games.” Those are the words of OSU coach Steve Rohlik …
FOOTBALL
Ohio State announces Larry Johnson as assistant head coach and defensive line coach
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Larry Johnson is officially an Ohio State Buckeye. OSU made the announcement Wednesday, naming Johnson the next assistant head coach and defensive line coach for the Buckeyes, according to a press release.
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- People skills at heart of Larry Johnson’s coaching
Columbus Dispatch - Ohio State hires Penn State’s Larry Johnson to coach D-line
USA Today - Meyer officially welcomes Larry Johnson Sr. to Ohio State
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Ohio State women’s basketball focused on Penn State
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Despite seven losses, the Buckeyes are coming off of arguably their biggest win of the year, knocking then-No. 22 Indiana from the ranks of the unbeaten and out of the top 25 in a 70-51 win Saturday.
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- Dealing with Penn State’s size will be tall order for Ohio State
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
Ohio State’s S. Thompson: ‘None of us like to lose — we’re all competitors’
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In sports, losses are bound to happen. Especially in men’s college basketball, where the last undefeated national champion was the 1976 Indiana Hoosiers. For the Ohio State men’s basketball team, though, losses have been a rarity the past two years — just 18 in 93 games.
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- Buckeyes opponents discover a comfort zone
Columbus Dispatch
Jan. 15, 2014
MEN’S TENNIS
Ohio State men’s tennis looking to ace another season in 2014
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Even though classes were just canceled because of cold weather, things are starting to heat up at the Varsity Tennis Center as the Ohio State men’s tennis team looks to begin another championship season.
MEN’S HOCKEY
Family environment big for Ohio State men’s hockey Canadian freshmen
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The biggest difference – the “lingo.” Ohio State men’s hockey freshman goalie Matt Tomkins said that was the most noticeable difference between his home country, Canada, and the United States.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
‘Consistent’ A. Alston growing into leader for Ohio State women’s basketball
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Ameryst Alston is holding court in the women’s basketball program and she’s only in her second year. Coming in at 5 feet 9 inches, the sophomore guard has been on fire this season and has shown no signs of slowing down.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Big Ten ‘not going to get easier’ for Ohio State men’s basketball
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In sports, momentum is everything. One play can turn a game. Season. Career. For the No. 11 Ohio State men’s basketball team, that season-turning play could have come against then-No. 5 Michigan State …
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Ohio State marching band enjoys spotlight of Apple ad
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Less than a year ago, Ryan Barta was a college junior with an idea to make Ohio State’s marching band better. Barta’s thinking helped Ohio State reinvent halftime shows. Fast forward to Sunday, and Barta found himself appearing in an Apple ad on national television.
Jan. 14, 2014
Ohio State Marching Band steps into iPad commercial fame
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The Ohio State Marching Band has exited the field of Ohio Stadium for the winter, but hasn’t left the spotlight. A commercial released Sunday by California-based tech company Apple features the Marching Band in rehearsal.
MEN’S LACROSSE
Ohio State men’s lacrosse ‘excited’ for 2014 season
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Coming off a season in which the Ohio State men’s lacrosse team won the ECAC conference tournament championship and its first NCAA tournament game in five years …
MEN’S TRACK & FIELD
Weary begins his senior season at Ohio State
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Former Alamogordo High School track star Taylor Weary has been competing for the Ohio State Buckeyes track team for three years.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Ohio State and Matta loving freshman Loving
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In college sports, programs have to constantly focus on the future. With the short shelf life of collegiate athletes — four full years of play maximum — programs have to always be spinning things forward or they risk falling behind.
Jan. 13, 2014
All Abuzz: Ohio State marching band appears in iPad ad
Columbus Dispatch
Hot off a season of jaw-dropping performances watched online by millions around the world, the Ohio State University Marching Band appears in a recent Apple iPad Air commercial.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Alston and Ferguson lead Ohio State women’s basketball to upset against Indiana
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The Indiana Hoosiers came into their game against the Ohio State women’s basketball team undefeated and ranked in the top-25 for just the second time in team history.
Alston has fan in Indiana coach
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Ohio State sophomore guard Ameryst Alston was the dominant figure on the court yesterday when the Buckeyes upset No. 22 Indiana 70-51 in Assembly Hall. Alston matched her career high with 29 points while also playing a stiff, physical brand of defense against the young Hoosiers’ backcourt.
MEN’S HOCKEY
Ohio State men’s hockey earns 4 points in the Big Ten against Michigan State
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Freshman goalie Matt Tomkins returned to the lineup as the Ohio State men’s hockey team took four points from a weekend series against Michigan State.
Ohio State Pride Night aims to raise awareness, advocacy for LGBT Community
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“You can play,” was the message some fans sported on their shirts during the Ohio State men’s hockey team’s second annual Pride Night.
TRACK & FIELD
Ohio State track and field teams get season underway with Buckeye Classic
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The Ohio State track and field teams got their seasons off to a fast start in their first meets of the year. The teams opened their indoor seasons at the Buckeye Classic in the French Field House Friday …
