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Meyer is not sure of Miller’s ceiling

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By PAUL GOTHAM So much for needing time to get into game shape. Twenty months after he last stepped on the field, Braxton Miller filled a new role for the Ohio State Buckeyes and looked like he had been there all along. The hybrid back went to to the turf to corral a 24-yard slant pass from Cardale Jones for the first reception of his career. By game's end he amassed 140 … [Read more...] about Meyer is not sure of Miller’s ceiling

Miller’s mark carries Buckeyes in opening win

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By PAUL GOTHAM The story lines leading up to Monday's season opener between No. 1 Ohio State and Virginia Tech revolved around the Buckeyes' current quarterback decision. It was Ohio State's former signal caller who grabbed the spotlight in Ohio State's 42-24 victory. Braxton Miller scored two touchdowns catching a pair of passes for 78 yards and rushing for another 62 as … [Read more...] about Miller’s mark carries Buckeyes in opening win

Golson and Irish eyes are smiling

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By Paul Gotham Short takes on this week's college pigskin. Who needs the Chicken Dance when you have an alma mater? So much for Michigan wearing a chip on its shoulder. So much for Michigan being a step up from Rice. So much for Doug Nussmeier. Last season, Michigan serenaded Notre Dame with the Chicken Dance - representing Wolverine coach Brady Hoke's reaction to … [Read more...] about Golson and Irish eyes are smiling

First collegiate athlete comes out gay: is it a big deal?

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By Cameron Boon Flashback to 1947: Jackie Robinson becomes the first black player to play in Major League Baseball, breaking the game’s color barrier between its league, and the Negro League which was only for black players. Jackie made this jump to the Dodgers because he felt that it wasn’t fair for the blacks to be playing in a league that wasn’t level with the best … [Read more...] about First collegiate athlete comes out gay: is it a big deal?