Pitt adds a fullback transfer
Just as Pitt has had some attrition because of the change(s) in system, Ohio State is losing some players as they transition to Urban Meyer's spread attack. However, it appears that Pitt is the beneficiary at least in one case (via the Trib):
Former Ohio State fullback David Durham has decided to transfer to Pitt, university spokesman E.J. Borghetti said Monday.
Durham, who...
Via Pitt Script Blog
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Durham Becomes Newest Panther
Fullback David Durham has left Ohio State and has accepted an offer from Pittsburgh. Durham, a three-star recruit out of Charlotte Christian High School, played the past two seasons for the Buckeyes before leaving the program because of the change in offensive strategy.
Via recruiting.scout.com
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Trustees approve Ohio State compliance office
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State University trustees have approved the creation of a new office responsible for monitoring compliance with rules and regulations in the wake of its football program's NCAA infractions scandal.
The office is a response to the scandal, which led to the resignation of coach Jim Tressel, but its oversight would apply to numerous departments, including...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
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3 days ago
For Those Who Think Young
The Ohio State offense was a disaster in 2011. A trainwreck. Impossible to watch. An insult to the legacies of Woody and Earle.
It was also the best thing that could have happened to Ohio State football.
By the end of the season, the hideous truth about the Buckeyes’ offense was revealed. Tresselball worked for the man who created it. But his buddies couldn’t hide its flaws...
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Meyer Making Room
Urban Meyer is making room for his new (oversigned) class at Ohio State.
A pair of off-the-field incidents, nagging injuries and minimal playing time resulted in a head-shaking season for Ohio State running back Jaamal Berry.
According to one report, it could be his last with the Buckeyes.
The Columbus Dispatch writes that while Berry is currently on scholarship...
Via Leather Helmet Blog
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OSU trustees approve compliance office
Ohio State University trustees have approved the creation of a new office responsible for monitoring compliance with rules and regulations in the wake of its football program's NCAA infractions scandal.
The office is a response to the scandal, which led to the resignation of coach Jim Tressel, but its oversight would apply to numerous departments, including athletics.
The university...
Via AP on Fox
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4 days ago
THE NAME GAME
Meyer refuses to use word 'Michigan'
During an interview with a Cleveland radio station on Thursday, the Buckeyes new head coach, when discussing Michigan, said, "We don’t use their name," and referred to them as "That Team Up North."
Via Lost Lettermen
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Five dumbest things ever said by Ohio St. President E. Gordon Gee
As you can see from the picture above, Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee looks like a COMPLETE BUFFOON! Whenever he opens his mouth he only confirms what we suspect. I really can’t wait until this bowtied moron gets his come-uppance. I thought it would come, along with Athletic Director Gene Smith last summer during all the Terrelle Pryor-Jim Tressel scandal in...
Via The Sports Bank
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RIVALRY ON
Buckeyes call Michigan 'that team up north'
In a move he is taking from Woody Hayes’ book, Urban Meyer has wasted little time trying to bring a spark to the Michigan vs Ohio State rivalry. This schedule is posted inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and does not address Michigan by name or logo. Hopefully Hoke can come with something just a little bit more creative than this … Continue reading …
Via College Football Section
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Buckeyes Urban Meyer Already Under Attack For Poaching Of Recruits Really?
Urban Meyer has had a long history of recruiting players with the best of them, now he is under attack at Ohio State. Come on people give me a break. What high school player that has talent wouldn’t want to play on a team Urban Meyer is the coach of? Meyer is a great College football coach. This guy is one of the very best in the country and has been for years. Now you have a few...
Via Cleveland Sports 360
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Jim Tressel Leaves Colts For University Of Akron
Jim Tressel is getting a "second chance" at the school where he started coaching. The former Ohio State coach, who resigned in disgrace last May amid a cash-for-tattoos scandal at the football powerhouse, was hired by Akron on Thursday as vice president of strategic engagement, -- a position newly created for him. Tressel will earn a base salary of $200,000 per year, more...
Via GridironFans.com
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Akron makes puzzling hire in Tressel
The University of Akron gets the publicity it apparently both wants and needs. Jim Tressel gets his first full-time job in nine months and his first non-football job in, well, probably ever.
But when it comes to Tressel's fancy new job and job title at Akron -- vice president for strategic engagement -- there are more questions than just what, exactly, a vice president for...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
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11 days ago
Meyer, Ohio State Bring in Stellar Recruiting Class
The college football world was all abuzz yesterday over National Signing Day. Most of the nation’s top recruits signed their letters of intent for the universities where they will continue their football careers. Ohio State received letters from 25 players yesterday, and may potentially receive one more from standout five-star wide receiver Stefon Diggs from Olney, MD. He...
Via Cleveland Sports 360
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Jim Tressel finds non-coaching job at Akron.
Disgraced former Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel has finally landed on his feet and has found a new job. He's going to be the new vice president for strategic engagement at The University of Akron, the school where he began his career in coaching.
“It’s truly an honor to be here,” Tressel said. “I look forward to doing
whatever I’m asked to do. I’m...
Via Shirts With Random Triangles
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Change of scenery: Tressel leaves Colts for University of Akron
AKRON, Ohio -- Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel is going back to school -- in a newly created position at the University of Akron.
Via Indy Star
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11 days ago
National Signing Day - The New Beginning
In what was nothing short of an amazing signing day for Ohio State, the newly formed Buckeye Bloggers Network got together to take a look at Urban Meyers first Buckeye recruiting class. Together, we throw our perspective at the three questions below. Be sure to check out the other recruiting posts at The Buckeye Battle Cry, The Buckeye Blog, Men of the Scarlet and Gray, Our...
Via Buckeye House Call
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BACK TO WHERE IT BEGAN
Akron hires Jim Tressel
The former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach is the new vice president of school engagement at the University of Akron, the school where his coaching career began as a graduate assistant in 1975.
Via Lost Lettermen
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Tressel headed back to Akron in non-coaching role
Former Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel has been hired at the University of Akron in an administrative role.
Via Miami Herald
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Tressel taking administrative job at Akron
Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel is going back to school _ in a newly created position at the University of Akron.
Via Sign on San Diego
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11 days ago
Tressel taking non-athletic department Akron job
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is going back to college.
Via SI.com
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11 days ago
Urban Meyer Lands the #3 Recruiting Class in the Country on National Signing Day
NSD made Urban Meyer a happy man
Wednesday was National Signing Day, the first day high school senior prospects are allowed to sing Letters of Intent, finalizing their commitments to the school of their choice.
For Ohio State, NSD has typically been a non-event over the last decade. Jim Tressel’s recruiting style was to secure verbal commitments early. The prospects OSU was still...
Via Waiting For Next Year
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Tressel taking administrative job at Akron
Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is going back to college.
Akron has called a 10 a.m. media briefing to announce it has hired Tressel, who was forced to resign last May amid a scandal at Ohio State. Tressel is taking an administrative position at the school, where he began his coaching career as an undergraduate assistant with the Zips. Tressel's new position is not in the...
Via Fox Sports
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12 days ago
Tressel taking non-athletics position with Akron
Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is going back to college.
Via ESPN
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Ex-Ohio State coach Tressel taking administrative job at Akron
Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is going back to college.
Via CBSSports.com
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Ex-Ohio State coach Tressel taking administrative job at Akron
Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is going back to college.
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