First reactions to Ohio State's 20-13 victory over Northern Illinois. By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- If the sign of a good team is one which wins when not playing at its best, then Urban Meyer's Ohio State Buckeyes should plan a return to the national championship game. One week after an unconvincing victory (if such a thing is possible in a 38-0 game. Although they did … [Read more...] about Buckeyes sneak past Northern Illinois
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Ohio State suspends Webb
Per Ohio State Athletics Prior to today's kickoff the Ohio State University announced the suspension of Damon Webb for a violation of undisclosed violation of Athletics Department policy. Webb, a sophomore cornerback, registered five tackles on defense and special teams in the season-opening 42-24 win at Virginia Tech. Webb added three tackles in the 38-0 win over … [Read more...] about Ohio State suspends Webb
Meyer traces H-back origin to his time at Notre Dame
By PAUL GOTHAM The memory still burns with Urban Meyer. More than a decade has passed since he served as the receivers coach at the University of Notre Dame, but Meyer remembers not just the taste of defeat but the reaction of the Irish's most talented player, David Givens. "He was really emotional," Meyer recalled earlier this week when he met with local media. "I … [Read more...] about Meyer traces H-back origin to his time at Notre Dame
Meyer wary of challenge Ohio State faces with Northern Illinois
By PAUL GOTHAM Seeing is believing for Ohio State's Urban Meyer. The fourth-year Buckeye coach doesn't need a warning when it comes to this weekend's opponent, the Northern Illinois Huskies. "Their video is very good," Meyer said when he addressed the local media earlier this week. "They're a very good team. Offensively, their quarterback is setting all kinds of records. … [Read more...] about Meyer wary of challenge Ohio State faces with Northern Illinois
Bell brings swagger to Buckeye defense
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- On a day when the offense struggled to find rhythm, Ohio State's defense (insert the defense-wins-championships discussion here) answered the bell. The top-ranked and reigning national champion Buckeyes held the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors to 2.7 yards per play in a convincing 38-0 victory. No player put his mark on the game more than Vonn … [Read more...] about Bell brings swagger to Buckeye defense