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Yesterday's the-Ozone News and Notes

April 3, 2012 4:45 PM

Football: OSU Head Football Coach Urban Meyer, his coaching staff and several members of the team participated in the Spring Kickoff Luncheon to benefit the Earle & Jean Bruce Alzheimer’s Research Fund.

Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on the event on Columns and Features.

April 3, 2012 1:25 AM

Men's Basketball: Regretful pyromania.

Tuesday's Zone Read

April 2, 2012 9:45 PM

Football: The OSU offense wasn't exactly great last year. How much it improves this year will depend largely on how well Braxton Miller picks up Urban Meyer's offense.

Brandon Castel has updated on how Miller is coming along on Columns and Features.

April 2, 2012 9:20 PM

Men's Basketball: Jared Sullinger and Deshaun Thomas are facing similar decisions about a pro career, but their NBA opportunity prospects might actually be very different.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 2, 2012 3:55 PM

Football Recruiting: The Buckeyes have added another verbal commitment, this time from a safety that had been ticketed for another D-1 school until the Buckeyes came calling.

Tony Gerdeman has the details on Columns and Features.

April 2, 2012 2:45 PM

Football Recruiting: The Buckeyes got a commitment to walk on from a standout linebacker from the Cincinnati area.

Tony Gerdeman has the details on Columns and Features.

April 2, 2012 3:05 AM

Football: Late last week Brandon Castel took a stab at what a projected depth chart would like this this spring on the offensive side of the ball.

Today Brandon takes the same kind of look at the defensive side of the ball on Columns and Features.

April 2, 2012 2:50 AM

Football Recruiting: The Buckeyes have landed another verbal commitment, this one from a play making running back from the state of Missouri.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

April 2, 2012 1:50 AM

Men's Basketball: The season is over and now all eyes are on players who are making "The NBA Decision", headlined by Jared Sullinger.

His father, Satch, has publically weighed in on the decision to some extent.

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

April 1, 2012 10:00 PM (New Orleans, LA)

Men's Basketball: The best of the Buckeyes and the worst of the Buckeyes were both on display in OSU's Final Four loss to Kansas.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 1, 2012 4:30 AM (New Orleans, LA)

Men's Basketball: It was a somber OSU locker room after the game. Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill describes the scene on Columns and Features.

April 1, 2012 4:20 AM (New Orleans, LA)

Men's Basketball: The season is over and in the books, Now the Buckeyes have to wait on the NBA decisions of several key underclassmen.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: We may have seen the end of Jared Sullinger's college career, and the ending was just a little bit bitter.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 1, 2012 1:45 AM

Men's Basketball: Ben Axelrod's Game Report on the season-ending loss to Kansas is on Columns and Features.

Box Score
Season Stats

April 1, 2012 1:15 AM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the loss to Kansas is on Columns and Features.

Football: It was the first day of hitting today, and though practice wasn't open, several team members and coaches met with the media afterwards.

Tony Gerdeman has filed a Two Minute Drill report on their comments on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: If there was ever a good time for William Buford to regain his shooting accuracy this would be it...and he's working on it.

Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

March 30, 2012 9:45 PM (New Orleans, LA)

Men's Basketball: OSU sophomore forward Jared Sullinger is proving himself to be an anomaly in today's sports world. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: OSU's practice in New Orleans was open to the media today.

Brandon Castel has filed an outstanding report on it on Columns and Features.

March 30, 2012 3:20 PM

Football: Practice is closed, but that doesn't mean that Brandon Castel isn't thinking about football today. Check out Brandon's best-guess projection on the spring offensive depth chart on Columns and Features.

March 29, 2012 10:00 PM

Men's Basketball; Brandon Castel has been Thinking Right Out Loud about Syracuse, Kansas, and Rock Chalk JayHawk.

You'll find his thoughts on Columns and Features.

March 29, 2012 5:55 PM

Football: Working hard or hardly working.

Thursday's Zone Read

March 29, 2012 3:05 PM

Men's Basketball: Former Thad Matta assistant coach John Groce has landed a job that will now put him in direct competition with his previous boss.

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

March 29, 2012 1:35 PM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes are in New Orleans preparing for their matchup in the NCAA Final Four.

Ben Axelrod's Final Four Preview is on Columns and Features.

March 29, 2012 12:30 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill on yesterday's football practice is on Columns and Features.

Football: After a year away from it Urban Meyer was a football coach again yesterday, and he was enjoying it.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 29, 2012 1:15 AM

Football: Spring football always produces some new standouts, but it's not often that one of them is an assistant coach.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

March 28, 2012 11:15 PM

Football: Both Brandon Castel and Tony Gerdeman were on hand for the first day of spring practice. Brandon has filed his Practice Insider's Report on the offense and Tony has filed a similar report on the defense on Columns and Features.

Final Four Bound!!!

OSU 77, Syracuse 70

March 28, 2012 3:25 PM

Football: Are you ready for some football?

Urban Meyer is.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 28, 2012 3:15 PM

Football: Spring football is a time for answering questions. The first step in that process is to know the questions. Tony Gerdeman poses 10 questions about the OSU defense on Columns and Features.

March 28, 2012 2:55 PM

Football: If you think spring football is a time for excitement for you, just guess what it's like for the members of the team.

A former Buckeye roster member describes what that is like on Columns and Features.

March 28, 2012 10:30 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: As you might know, spring football practice begins today at 4:00 PM.

the-Ozone will have coverage of today's practice, including both written reports and photo coverage, some time shortly after the conclusion of practice.

March 28, 2012 10:20 AM

Football: Living in a world of make believe.

Wednesday's Zone Read

March 27, 2012 12:45 AM

Football: Competition will be the theme as spring practice opens today, and the competition will be especially keen for the starting offensive tackle positions.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 27, 2012 12:35 PM

Football: Spring ball starts tomorrow. When it does, the Buckeyes will be looking for some answers for an offense that didn't exactly light it up last year.

Tony Gerdeman looks at the biggest questions for the offense on Columns and Features.

March 27, 2012 1:45 AM

Men's Basketball: A price easily paid by some.

Tuesday's Zone Read

March 27, 2012 1:35 AM

Football: Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes will be looking for a tailback this spring. Brandon Castel has the report on the candidates on Columns and Features.

March 27, 2012 1:10 AM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes are hoping to earn that one shining moment this weekend, but Thad Matta may have already earned his with a great season-long coaching job this year.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 26, 2012 5:55 PM

Men's Basketball: Now that Thad Matta and his team has earned a trip to the Final Four the University is planning a public sendoff for them as they depart for New Orleans.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

March 26, 2012 3:30 PM

Men's Basketball: Last week the-Ozone fan poll asked the question which member of the roster was the most important to a deep NCAA run.

Who the fans didn't select is probably as surprising as who they did.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

March 26, 2012 3:10 PM

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta and Bill Self talked Final Four with media members today.

Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report is on Columns and Features.

March 26, 2012 11:15 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: Just like the Buckeyes, you guys really stepped up over the weekend.

We announced last Friday that we were still short 6,000 on our fundraiser goal of 30,000. Since that announcement, a little over 3,000 has come in.

That's great, and we are now tantalizingly close to our goal. Just 3,000 more to go.

If you haven't already donated, help us out today and we can get this over with and not have to mention it again.

Why participate?

Make check payable to:
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March 26, 2012 8:55 AM

Men's Basketball: Undefeated after all these years.

Monday's Zone Read

March 26, 2012 1:00 AM

Football: Only a week until the Final Four can only mean one thing - Spring Football is just around the corner!

Brandon Castel has a list of 10 Changes to Watch For as spring drills unfold this year. It's on Columns and Features.

March 25, 2012 10:05 PM

Men's Basketball: OSU's Final Four matchup will be a rematch with a team that handed them a loss earlier this season.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

March 25, 2012 1:50 PM (Boston, MA)

Men's Basketball: A couple of Buckeyes who have sort of been in the background all year stepped up and made critical contributions in OSU's biggest win of the year last night.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: A year ago Jared Sullinger made the decison to forego the NBA draft and return to Ohio State.

At the moment, Jared has no regrets about that decision.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill from the post-game locker room is on Columns and Features.

March 25, 2012 12:45 AM

Men's Basketball: It was a team win over Syracuse, but there were a pair of sophomores who helped lead that team to victory. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 25, 2012 12:30 AM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the win over Syracuse is on Columns and Features.

March 24, 2012 11:45 PM

Men's Basketball: Ben Axelrod's game report on the big win over Syracuse is on Columns and Features.

Box Score
Season Stats Year to Date

March 24, 2012 4:10 PM

Men's Basketball: Ben Axelrod's preview of tonight's game with Syracuse is on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Playing in the Elite Eight is a big deal, but as Aaron Craft has found out, there are bigger deals in life.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Feature.

March 24, 2012 11:00 AM (Boston, MA)

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel has been thinking - right out loud - about the win over Cincy and the matchup with Syracuse.

Get into Brandon's head on Columns and Features.

March 23, 2012 6:25 (Boston, MA)

Men's Basketball: If you're a bit surprised by OSU's tournament success you are not alone. So is Thad Matta.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 23, 2012 5:20 PM (Boston, MA)

Men's Basketball: After having his ups and downs this season Jared Sullinger seems to be hitting a consistent up at just the right time.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 23 2012 12:45 PM (Boston, MA)

Men's Basketball: It's like a miracle.

In the computer world, when you put together 0's and 1's just right you can get almost anything done.

A 0 and a 1 are getting together just right and just at the right time for the OSU basketball team, and who knows how much they can get done and what miracles they can work.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: A tradition unlike any other.

Friday's Zone Read

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the win over Cincinnati are on Columns and Features.

March 23, 2012 3:00 AM (Boston, MA)

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes went from blue-collar guys to cool guys and back to blue-collar guys.

It was the blue-collar group that did in the Bearcats.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 23, 2012 2:20 AM (Boston, MA)

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill from the victorious OSU locker room is on Columns and Features.

March 23, 2012 2:15 AM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes were able to hold off and eventually pull away from a gritty Cincinnati team to advance to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament.

Ben Axelrod has the Game Story on Columns and Features.

Box Score
NCAA Tournament Stats

March 22, 2012 8:35 PM

Men's Basketball: Ben Axelrod's preivew of the OSU vs. Cincy matchup in the Sweet 16 is on Columns and Features.

March 22, 2012 11:00 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: It's been a while since we've mentioned this, but we can't hold off any longer.

As you may or may not know, the-Ozone has been conducting a fund raiser to finance the purchase of a replacement vehicle as well as to provide funds for other needed things.

We've updated our participant Honor Role today, and find that we are nearing our goal of 30,000.00, but still are right around 6,000.00 short.

The-Ozone mobile is ready for the junk yard...literally, and we now (happily) have the expense of covering a team that is making an NCAA tournament run. That's a good thing, but travel costs involved in that coverage are high.

If you haven't already done so, please take the time today to participate in our fund raister. We noticed that some people have donated more than once, so even if you have already donated, consider parting with a little more cash if you can.

Fundraiser honor roll

Why participate?

Make check payable to:
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March 22, 2012 1:40 AM

Men's Basketball: Parental guidance suggested.

Thursday's Zone Read

March 22, 2012 1:35 AM

Men's Basketball: It has been six years since the Buckeyes qualified for the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four.

Big Greg Oden was one of the standouts on that team that got there.

Brandon Castel has an update on Oden on Columns and Features.

March 22, 2012 1:15 AM

Men's Basketball: The game is on, so the debate is on too.

Who will be the

key figure if the Buckeyes are to make a deeper run in the NCAA tournament?

Check out what the-Ozone staff thinks on Columns and Features.

March 21, 2012 1:10 AM

Football: Lets play word association.

Wednesday's Zone Read

March 21, 2012 1:05 AM

Football: Boom Herron is gone, and that leaves a void at running back for the Buckeyes.

Brandon Castel has the report on Urban Meyer's thoughts about that position on Columns and Features.

March 21, 2012 12:40 AM

Men's Basketball: The fans are excited about a rivalry game with Cincinnati, but the players and coaches involved see the upcoming matchup between the Buckeyes and Bearcats a bit differently.

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

March 20, 2012 3:50 PM

Men's Basketball: "This is more about the NCAA Tournament, not Ohio State and UC." Head Coach Thad Matta previewed the upcoming Sweet 16 game against Cincinnati.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 20, 2012 12:55 PM

Football: Ken Pryor's "Understanding Urban" series continues today with a discussion of a key component of Meyer's offense, the counter play.

You'll find it on Columns and Features.

March 20, 2012 12:25 PM

Men's Basketball: The latest the-Ozone poll results indicate that there is an air of optimism creeping into Buckeye Nation regarding the team's tournament prospects.

Tony Gerdeman has the report on Columns and Features.

March 20, 2012 12:15 AM

Men's Basketball: Father of the Year material.

Tuesday's Zone Read

March 19, 2012 2:10 PM

Football: The OSU football roster has gotten a little bigger with the addition of several walkons.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 19, 2012 1:45 PM

Football: Spring football is almost here, which means that winter conditioning is over.

New OSU Head Football Coach Urban Meyer says he's happy, real happy, with the way that winter conditioning went.

Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

March 19, 2012 1:25 PM

Men's Basketball: Did you enjoy the tournament this weekend? Not as much John Kreinbihl who saw every game in two cities...in person.

Check out John's March of Madness on Columns and Features.

March 19, 2012 10:25 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: Do you have a minute?

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Just “Like” The Ozone on Facebook by clicking here, and you will be automatically entered to win. If you already like The Ozone, you are already entered.

We will randomly select a winner at noon on Monday, March 26.

Email Scott@TheOzone.net with any questions.

March 19, 2012 8:20 AM

Men's Basketball: Round on the ends and low in the middle.

Monday's Zone Read

March 19, 2012 8:15 AM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes will meet instate rivals Cincinnati in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament.

Brandon Castel has the breakdown on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: The afterglow of the win over Gonzaga has left Brandon Castel Thinking Right Out Loud about Aaron Craft, Jared Sullinger and the Sweet 16. It's on Columns and Features.

March 17, 2012 8:45 PM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the win over Gonzaga is on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill from OSU's postgame locker room is on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Aaron Craft stole the show then passed the praise.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

March 17, 2012 10:05 AM (Pittsburgh, PA)

Men's Basketball: Often bearing a famous name can be a burden, but not for two of the participants of today's matchup between OSU and Gonzaga.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 16, 2012 7:30 PM (Pittsburgh, PA)

Men's Basketball: Ben Axelrod's preview of the upcoming game with Gonzaga is on Columns and Features.

March 16, 2012 7:05 PM (Pittsburgh, PA)

Men's Basketball: It will be the immovable object against the unstoppable force when Jared Sullinger collides with Gonzaga's Robert Sacre. Brandon Castel has the full story on Columns and Features.

March 16, 2012 2:15 PM (Pittsburgh, PA)

Men's Basketball: Some interesting games in Pittsburgh made for some interesting comments today during interview sessions. Brandon Castel's Notebook on all the goings on is on Columns and Features.

March 16, 2012 2:00 PM (Pittsburgh, PA)

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill from the OSU Locker room is now on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes won but it was hard to tell that in the OSU locker room following the game. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 16, 2012 2:00 AM (Pittsburgh, PA)

Men's Basketball:

Survive.

Check.

Advance.

Check.

The Buckeyes did what they had to do to get to the next round of the NCAA tournament. Jim Davidson has the Photo Gallery and Ben Axelrod has the Game Story on Columns and Features.

Box Score
Season Stats Year to Date

March 16, 2012 1:25 AM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the win over Loyola of Maryland is on Columns and Features.

March 15, 2012 10:15 AM

Football Recruiting: Tony Gerdeman has a message for Michigan fans this morning. They're probably not going to like it, but so what.

It's on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: In the beginning...

Thursday's Zone Read

March 15, 2012 12:30 AM

Football: College football is a little poorer today. That's because one of the genuine good guys in the sport has decided to hang up his coaches whistle and move on.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 15, 2012 12:15 PM

Men's Basketball: It's tournament time, and that means its time for opinions, lots of them.

Check out what the-Ozone staff is thinking about OSU's future in the NCAA tournament on Columns and Features.

March 14, 2012 9:10 PM

Men's Basketball: Loyola of Maryland Head Coach Jimmy Patsos is his own man. He also knows which man his team has to stop if they are going to have any chance against the Buckeyes.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Finding fortune in the unfortunate.

Wednesday's Zone Read

March 14, 2012 11:30 AM

Men's Basketball: You've been looking for it. Here it is.

Tony Gerdeman has done a complete, team by team breakdown of the NCAA basketball tournament's East Regional.

It's on Columns and Features.

March 14, 2012 10:15 AM

Football: If you are enthused about the prospect of spring football you are not alone. Success in the winter conditioning program has raised the enthusiasm level on Head Coach Urban Meyer as well.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Urban Meyer previewed spring football with media members today. Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on the event is on Columns and Features.

March 13, 2012 5:50 PM

Men's Basketball: It's almost here - tournament time.

Ben Axelrod preview's OSU's tournament outlook on Columns and Features.

Football Recruiting: Newly hired assistant coach Kerry Coombs says the Buckeyes should and will own Cincinnati when it comes to recruiting football players.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 13, 2012 12:25 AM

Women's Basketball: The NCAA seeding announced yesterday left everyone associated with the Buckeye program more than a little dismayed, including Head Coach Jim Foster.

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

March 12, 2012 11:50 PM

Football: The troll booth.

Tuesday's Zone Read

March 12, 2012 5:30 PM

Men's Basketball: The irony of the fact that Michigan will meet "Ohio" in their first game of the NCAA tournament has not escaped Thad Matta or Ohio Head Coach John Groce.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 12, 2012 2:40 PM

Men's Basketball: Are OSU fans more interested in March Madness or spring football?

Check out an analysis of last week's poll results by Brandon Castel on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Greg Oden's testimonial on the back of Mark Titus' book Don't Put Me in Coach reads: "Mark Titus knows a lot of personal secrets of mine. If he reveals any of them in this book, I will kick him right in the testicles. I'm not joking."

Part one of Brandon Castel's two-part review of Titus' work is on Columns and Features.

March 12, 2012 1:20 AM

Men's Basketball: If it weren't for dumb luck, you wouldn't have any luck at all.

Monday's Zone Read

March 11, 2012 9:0 PM

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta says he likes what he sees in OSU's NCAA tournament draw. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 11, 2012 8:45 PM

Men's Basketball: A loss in never a good thing, but sometimes a team can come out of a loss a little wiser and maybe a little better for the experience.

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

March 11, 2012 8:30 PM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the loss to MSU in the Big Ten Tournament title game is on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the win over Michigan is on Columns and Features.

March 10, 2012 8:30 PM (Indianapolis, IN)

Men's Basketball: Michigan's outstanding freshman point guard Trey Burke did not exactly light it up against the Buckeyes. That's because "Cheese" was just a little upset.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: As if a matchup between Ohio State and Michigan weren't already enough, the game today will feature a clash between high school teammates that are leading their respective teams. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Did the win over Purdue leave you smiling? You are not alone.

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the win over Purdue is on Columns and Features.

March 9, 2012 6:25 PM

Football Recruiting: Yesterday Tony Gerdeman gave us eight Ohio prospects on offense. Today he follows up with a dozen on defense. His report is on Columns and Features.

March 9, 2012 2:55 PM

Football: A former Buckeye is back on the roster as a current Buckeye.

Confused? Brandon Castel has the full story on Columns and Features.

March 9, 2012 8:00 AM

Football: Success is where you find it.

Friday's Zone Read

March 8, 2012 11:05 PM

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta, The Buckeyes, and The B1G tournament: Brandon Castel has been thinking about all that stuff - right...out...loud.

Check out Brandon's musings on Columns and Features.

March 8, 2012 2:40 PM

Football: Fighting the dumb fight.

Thursday's Zone Read

March 8, 2012 5:45 AM

Football Recruiting: The recruiting wars are off and running for the class of 2013.

Tony Gerdeman takes a look at eight prospects on offense in the state of Ohio whose names you should know about. His report is on Columns and Features.

March 7, 2012 10:45 PM

Men's Basketball: The Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament gets under way on Thursday with the Buckeyes seeing their first action on Friday.

Ben Axelrod has the preview on Columns and Features.

March 7, 2012 5:15 PM

Football: It's now official. The university confirmed today that Kerry Coombs has been hired by Urban Meyer to serve as OSU's cornerbacks coach. Brandon Castel's report is on Columns and Features.

March 7, 2012 2:30 PM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes got a welcome spark from an unexpected source in their win over Michigan State.

Brandon Castel has the report on Evan Ravenel's big performance on Columns and Features.

March 7, 2012 12:40 PM

Football: With spring football approaching the OSU position coaches are planning out their work. Tony Gerdeman takes a look at what wide receivers coach Zach Smith might be putting on his "To Do" list.

It's on Columns and Features.

March 7, 2012 9:15 AM

Football: Even after two years off, it's just like riding a bike.

Wednesday's Zone Read

March 6, 2012 9:40 PM

Football Recruiting and Football: Sometimes there at things that just make you go "hmmmm?"

For Brandon Castel right now, those things are Michigan recruiting in Ohio, next year's OSU football squad, and the upcoming spring practice.

Check out Brandon's right-out-loud musing on those topics on Columns and Features.

March 6, 2012 2:15 PM

Men's Basketball: Jared Sullinger has been named to the ballot for the prestigious Wooden Award. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

March 6, 2012 1:00 AM

Men's Basketball: An institution of higher learning.

Tuesday's Zone Read

March 6, 2012 12:50 AM

Football: Ken Pryor's series on getting to know Urban Meyer's brand of football continues today with Ken's look at how quarterbacks are coached to find the right receiver on a pass play.

It's on Columns and Features.

March 5, 2012 8:15 PM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes have both quantity and quality on this year's All-Conference selections.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 5, 2012 7:35 PM

Men's Basketball: The Big Ten Conference has announced their awards winners for the 2012 season and the Buckeyes are very well represented. Check out the complete list of the winners on Columns and Features.

March 5, 2012 4:35 PM

Men's Basketball: The Big Ten Conference has named Jared Sullinger the Player of the Week. Details are on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: The All-Big Ten selections have been announced!

Well, not the ones from those people in Chicago, the ones as selected by the-Ozone staff.

Check our our picks, then see if the coaches and media come as close to getting it right as we did.

You'll find it on Columns and Features.

March 5, 2012 2:30 PM

Men's Basketball: No matter how you slice it, William Buford came up big in OSU's huge and improbable win in East Lansing.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 5, 2012 9:40 AM

Football: Urban Meyer has apologized for an objectionable training technique in the OSU strength and conditioning program. Tony Gerdeman has something to say about all that on Columns and Features.

March 5, 2012 8:40 AM

Men's Basketball: Over 25 years in the making.

Monday's Zone Read

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's game story on OSU's championship winning performance against MSU is on Columns and Features.

Box Score
Season Stats Year to Date

March 4, 2012 8:15 PM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after OSU's stunning win over Michigan State is on Columns and Features.

March 4, 2012 6:40 PM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Championship when William Buford sunk a two-pointer with one second on the clock to down the Spartans 72-70 in East Lansing. Watch for stories and photos online here late.

March 3, 2012 9:00 PM

Women's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the loss to Nebraska in the Big Ten tournament is on Columns and Features.

Football: Urban Meyer has made a hire to fill out his coaching staff. Brandon Castel has the full report on Columns and Features.

March 2, 2012 4:20 PM

Women's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after OSU's win over Michigan to advance to the final four of the Big Ten basketball tournament is on Columns and Features.

Football: There's no sense making a second impression when the first one is so fitting.

Friday's Zone Read

March 2, 2012 6:15 AM

Football: Another player has opted to transfer out of the OSU football program, in the process putting the Buckeyes at the required 82 scholarships. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 2, 2012 5:55 AM

Football: The days before the NFL draft are always time for debate. The-Ozone office is no exception to that.

This week the talk around the watercooler has been focused on which graduating Buckeye will have trhe best NFL career. It's on Columns and Features.

March 2, 2012 1:25 AM

Football: The time has come for all to secure a witch ball (Google is your friend) because the time of offensive apocalypse (Offensocalypse) is upon us.

We know all of this beause Tony Gerdman has told us so on Columns and Features.

Can we get an Amen?

March 1, 2012 2:55 AM

Football: Oh, we're just browsing.

Thursday's Zone Read

March 1, 2012 1:50 AM CT (Evanston, Ill)

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes got a win in Evanston, and they may have also gotten the old Jared Sullinger back in the process.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 1, 2012 1:40 AM CT (Evanston, Ill)

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the dramatic win over Northwestern is on Columns and Features.

February 29, 2012 12:25 AM

Football Recruiting: He's so happy that you can actually see the blood vessels bursting.

Wednesday's Zone Read

February 29, 2012 12:20 AM

Football Recruiting: A highly regarded offensive lineman from the state of Ohio has said he will be a Buckeye.

Tony Gerdeman has the full report on Columns and Features.

February 28, 2012 11:40 PM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel has done it. He's figured exactly what the Buckeyes need to right the ship. He even has a role model who embodies the solution.

A solution and a role model to demonstrate it, see how that works together?

Brandon's report is on Columns and Features.

February 28, 2012 11:15 PM

Men's Basketball: If you bailed out on the Buckeyes because you thought they were dead in the Big Ten race, you bailed too soon.

Indiana's win over Michigan State tonight has revived OSU's chance to share a Big Ten title, but they will have to win their last two games to do so beginning with their matchup with Northwestern in Evanston.

Ben Axelrod has the preview of that crucial game on Columns and Features.

February 28, 2012 4:35 PM

Men's Basketball: Some people think Jared Sullinger is in a bit of a funk.

Now Jared Sullinger is one of those people as well.

Brandon Castel's report on what he plans to do about his funk is on Columns and Features.

February 28, 2012 1:25 PM

Football: Spring football will soon be here. With its arrival each member of the OSU coaching staff will begin the process of evaluation and planning in anticipation of the upcoming season.

Tony Gerdeman takes a look at what running backs Stan Drayton might be doing this spring on Columns and Features.

February 28, 2012 12:15 PM

Football Recruiting: Oversigning is a big issue in recruiting circles. The NCAA has responded with a proposal to curb the problem by allowing schools to offer multi-year scholarships.

Wisconsin is a Big Ten school that voted against that proposal. They recent explained their rational behind that vote to Brandon Castel. His report is on Columns and Features.

February 28, 2012 10:10 AM

Football: The Buzz around the Buckeye nation is about the changes in the OSU offense that Urban Meyer will bring. A position of high interest is all of that is the tight end.

Today on the-Ozone Ken Pryor explains what the tight end is going to have to do for Meyer in order to be the weapon everyone wants to see.

It's on Columns and Features.

February 28, 2012 12:05 AM

Men's Basketball: Some flames are easier to put out than others.

Tuesday's Zone Read

February 27, 2012 9:25 PM

Football: Former Buckeye wide receiver Ray Small had his share of troubles while at Ohio State but may face big trouble after his recent drug-related arrest.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 27, 2012 9:15 PM

Women's Basketball: For the eighth-consecutive year a Buckeye has been named the Big Ten Player of the year.

Ben Axelrod has the full report on the most recent to win that award as well as the other Buckeyes who were honored by the league.

It's on Columns and Features.

February 27, 2012 4:45 PM

Men's Basketball: The results of last week's the-Ozone poll are in. It looks like Buckeye fans are not too confident about the tournament prospects of their basketball team. Brandon Castel has the breakdown on Columns and Features.

February 27, 2012 3:05 PM

Football: Four former Buckeyes participated in the NFL combine in Indianapolis over the weekend. Brandon Castel has the update on how they fared on Columns and Features.

February 27, 2012 2:00 AM

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February 27, 2012 1:55 AM

Football: Fall camp will be here before you know it.

Brandon Castel takes a look at a projected depth chart for the OSU offense after the freshmen report next fall.. It's on Columns and Features.

February 27, 2012 12:45 AM

Football: Drastic times call for the easy way out.

Monday's Zone Read

February 27, 2012 12:20 AM

Women's Basketball: The Buckeyes traveled to Nebraska as a team with a two-seed locked up for the Big Ten tournament and a one-seed out of reach.

They played like a team with nothing to play for.

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

Box Score

February 27, 2012 12:05 AM

Baseball: The Buckeyes traveled to Atlanta for a three-game series with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets over the weekend.

Tony Gerdeman has the recap on Columns and Features.

February 26, 2012 9:05 PM

Men's Basketball: A disappointing Senior Day loss left both William Buford and Thad Matta fretting about a lack of team focus late in the season.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the loss to Wisconsin is now on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Comedian Rodney "I can't get no respect" Dangerfield has nothing on OSU senior William Buford.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 25, 2012 10:30 AM

Men's Basketball: It's crunch time in the Big Ten regular-season title race. The Buckeyes are hoping to put a crunch on Wisconsin tomorrow when they come calling on Senior Day at Value City Arena.

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

February 24, 2012 8:00 PM

Men's Basketball: William Buford will be the lone senior honored on senior day Sunday. Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill on Buford's and Thad Matta's thoughts on that upcoming event is on Columns and Features.

February 24, 2012 2:20 AM

Football: A little northern exposure doesn't always make people happy.

Friday's Zone Read

February 24, 2012 1:55 AM

Football: Tony Gerdeman has fans.

Well, he as at least one that we know about, and that fan posed Tony a very interesting question about the Urban Meyer offense.

Check out Tony's reply on Columns and Features.

February 24, 2012 1:50 AM

Men's Basketball: There's lots of talk and debate about Thad Matta's substitution pattern, and a good deal of that talk is taking place around the-Ozone water cooler.

Find out what the staff is saying on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta experimented a bit with his substitution rotation against Illinois. Brandon Castel is wondering what it all means on Columns and Features.

February 23, 2012 1:50 AM

Football: With this many cooks there's no way they can go wrong!

Thursday's Zone Read

February 23, 2012 1:40 AM

Football: Some people will tell you it is all about the measurables when it comes to player evaluations.

Urban Meyer is not one of those people.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 22, 2012 1:30 PM

Football: Most of our assumptions have outlived their usefulness.

Wednesday's Zone Read

February 22, 2012 1:25 AM

Football: Before you can understand the nuances you have to learn the fundamentals.

Ken Pryor explores the fundamental philosophy of the Urban Meyer spread offense on Columns and Features.

February 22, 2012 12:50 AM

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta didn't shake up his starting lineup against the Illini, but he did shake up how he used his bench.

Ben Axelrod has the full report on how all that worked out on Columns and Features.

February 21, 2012 11:25 PM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the win over Illinois is on Columns and Features.

Football Coming Attractions: Beginning tomorrow, the-Ozone will publish a weekly feature leading up to spring football authored by Ken Pryor.

As a former football player and current football coach, Ken is well-qualified to give us a technical glimpse in layman's terms at what the Urban Meyer system will look like at OSU.

Tomorrow's debut will feature Ken's offering on the Urban Meyer spread offense and it's underlying philosophy.

the-Ozone has published one previous piece from Ken. If you haven't already read it we recommend it to anyone who is interested in knowing a bit more about how OSU football may evolve under Urban Meyer.

February 21, 2012 1:55 PM

Men's Basketball: Will William Buford be able to regain any amount of consistency in the last few games of this season?

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

February 21, 2012 12:05 PM

Football: Through rain, sleet, or snow.

Tuesday's Zone Read

February 20, 2012 11:10 PM

Women's Basketball: The Buckeyes did not play at their best at Penn State Monday night, but the Nittany Lions did, pummeling the Buckeyes to claim at least a share of the Big Ten championship.

Ben Axelrod has the Game Story and Tony Gerdeman has his First Thoughts now on Columns and Features.

February 20, 2012 6:30 PM

Men's Basketball: Once again, the Buckeyes play on Tuesday night after a Sunday loss. Will they bounce back against the Illini?

Ben Axelrod has the game preview on Columns and Features.

February 20, 2012 1:00 PM

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February 20, 2012 12:25 PM

Football Recruiting: The weekend had U of M Head Coach Brady Hoke seeing stars.

Check out Tony Gerdeman's report on Brady's bunch on Columns and Features.

February 20, 2012 2:45 AM

Football: The votes have been tallied and the results are in.

Check out Brandon Castel's report on the results of last week's the-Ozone poll question on Columns and Features.

February 20, 2012 12:20 AM

Men's Basketball: Everybody is asking questions about the men's basketball team today.

Brandon Castel has some questions of his own as well as some answers on Columns and Features.

February 20, 2012 12:05 AM

Football: An officer and a gentleman.

Monday's Zone Read

February 19, 2012 9:05 PM

Baseball: The Buckeyes got the season off to a succesful start in the Big Ten - Big East Challenge in Florida this weekend.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

February 19, 2012 5:10 PM

Men's Basketball: Do the recent losses to MSU and U of M have you pained, perplexed, puzzled, or some other more descriptive pee-word?

The-Ozone's explanation for the current state of affairs is on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: It has been a strangely mild winter in Ohio with the lamentable exception of the big chill that has suddenly descended on the shooting of the OSU basketball team.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the loss to Michigan is on Columns and Features.

February 18, 2012 1:50 AM

Men's Basketball: the-Ozone reporter Brandon Castel and photographer Jim Davidson will be on hand in Ann Arbor for tonight's game with Michigan.

Brandon will be making real-time posts on his observations from press row on the-Ozone forum. Check it out during the game for Brandon's in-game insights.

February 18, 2012 1:45 AM

Men's Basketball: Ben Axelrod's preview of the Ohio State vs. Michigan game tonight is on Columns and Features.

February 18, 2012 1:25 AM

Football: Former OSU running back Maurice Clarett stirred up some people with a comment on his personal Twitter page yesterday.

Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

February 17, 2012 6:55 PM

Football: Urban Meyer lost an assistant coach today when one of his hires was offered a coordinator's job in the NFL.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 17, 2012 9:50 AM

Football: The moral to the story is "Never try".

Friday's Zone Read

February 17, 2011 8:20 AM

Football Recruiting: You know that school up north that wants to regain a competitive position with the OSU football program? Yeah, that one, the one with the funny helmets. It's not going so well for them lately in their quest to regain parity.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

February 16, 2012 11:50 PM

Football: Recruiting is important, but if you talk to Urban Meyer, the most important thing for a successful football program has more to do with core values than almost anything else.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 16, 2012 11:15 PM

Football Recruiting: Urban Meyer has snagged a commitment for the class of 2013 from a top prospect in New Jersey.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

February 16, 2012 10:50 PM

Football: The-Ozone staff is at it again.

Another week, and more disagreement around the office.

Check out this week's debate and see who you agree with, and who you don't.

Around the Water Cooler is on Columns and Features.

Football: Truth in advertising.

Thursday's Zone Read

February 16, 2012 2:40 AM

Football: People who know color will tell you that lavender is a pale tint of violet.

People who know OSU strength coach Mickey Marotti will tell you that lavender is something you want to avoid.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 15, 2012 4:30 PM

Football: Strength and conditioning coach Mickey Marotti updated media members on the progress of winter conditioning today. Brandon Castel and Tony Gerdeman have filed a Two Minute Drill report on Columns and Features.

February 15, 2012 1:35 PM

Football: Is Urban Meyer going to make the practice of redshirting players a thing of the past at Ohio State?

Tony Gerdeman thinks so. His report is on Columns and Features.

February 15, 2012 12:35 PM

Football: Sometimes sacrifices have to be made for the greater good.

Wednesday's Zone Read

February 15, 2012 1:00 AM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the win in Minneapolis is on Columns and Features.

February 15, 2012 12:25 AM

Men's Basketball: It was a bit inconsistent, but it was enough for a win.

Ben Axelrod has the story on OSU's road victory over Minnesota on Columns and Features.

Box Score
Season Stats Year to Date

February 14, 2012 11:40 PM

Football: Now that Urban Meyer has rounded out his assistant coaching staff with the naming of Bill Sheridan as the DB coach, Brandon Castel takes a look at the entire crew.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 14, 2012 1:50 PM

Men's Basketball: Ben Axelrod's preview of tonight's game with the Gophers is on Columns and Features.

February 14, 2012 11:35 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: OSU Head Basketball Coach Thad Matta has involved himself to help an important and deserving charity in Columbus.

Find out the details and how you can help Thad raise big money for Ronald McDonald House on Columns and Features.

February 14, 2012 2:30 AM

Football: The worst of both worlds.

Tuesday's Zone Read

February 14, 2012 2:00 AM

Football: Drastic changes are afoot in the OSU football program under Urban Meyer, and not just in the style of offense.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

February 13, 2012 9:15 PM

Football Recruiting: Urban Meyer got his third commitment for the 2013 class today when lineman Billy Price said he will be a Buckeye.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

February 13, 2012 2:20 AM

Football: Urban Meyer likes Braxton Miller's ability to make plays but is concerned about finding a supporting cast of playmakers for Miller.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

February 13, 2012 2:10 AM

Football: the-Ozone is conducting a poll on the recent coaching change at Ohio State.

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February 13, 2012 1:30 AM

Football: Can they also put toothpaste back into the tube?

Monday's Zone Read

February 13, 2012 1:10 AM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes looked really bad in their loss to MSU last Saturday. Are they a lost cause? Brandon Castel takes a step back to look at that question on Columns and Features.

February 12, 2012 9:40 PM

Women's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the crucial win over Purdue is on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: The MSU loss may have exposed some fundamental flaws in the Buckeyes. Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

February 11, 2012 11:15 PM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the loss to Michigan State is now on Columns and Features.

February 11, 2012 2:25 PM

Men's Basketball: The No. 3 Buckeyes will host No. 11 Michigan State today at 6:00 PM in a matchup of the teams at the top of the Big 10 Conference standings.

Ben Axelrod has the preview on Columns and Features.

February 10, 2012 2:30 PM

Football: Which player from Ohio State's recruiting class (offensively and defensively) will have the most immediate impact for the Buckeyes in the fall?

Check out Around the-Ozone Water Cooler on Columns and Features.

February 10, 2012 1:50 PM

Football: It's time to play 'The Feud'!

Friday's Zone Read

February 10, 2012 12:55 AM

Commentary: A change in coaching has brought a seismic change in philosophy in the OSU football program.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

February 10, 2012 12:35 AM

Women's Basketball: The road was unkind to the No.10 Buckeyes as they suffered a heart-breaking loss in the last second in Champaign, Illinois.

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

Box Score

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