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Yesterday's the-Ozone News and Notes

May 15, 2012 6:15 PM

Football: A football playoff is coming, maybe as soon as 2014. The Big Ten Directors of Athletics weighed in today on the format the playoffs might take.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

May 15, 2012 1:15 PM

Football: There will be no postseason play for the Buckeyes this year, but former head coach and current defensive coordinator does not expect any lack of focus because of it.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

May 15, 2012 8:40 AM

Football: Urban Meyer has scored his first OSU success. Buckeye football academics are A-1.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

May 14, 2012 4:25 PM

Football: Defensive end Nathan Williams missed last season due to injury, but defensive coordinator Luke Fickell is confident Williams will be ready to play again next fall.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

May 14, 2012 4:05 PM

Airwave Notes: Brandon Castel will be on Wall To Wall Sports tonight at 8pm ET on ONN (Ohio NewsNetwork) with David Wilkinson along with Tim May and Jason Winrow.

It is Channel 362 on Time Warner, 187 on WOW! and 233 on AT&T U-Verse.

May 14, 2012 3:20 PM

Men's Basketball: The pairing have been announced for this year's Big Ten/ACC challenge.

The Buckeyes are going to make their first-ever appearance at Cameron Indoor.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

May 14, 2012 9:15 AM

Football Recruiting: On signing day in 2009 the OSU football class was heralded as one of the best in the nation. Recently it got a different distinction when it made the list of biggest busts.

Brandon Castel takes a look at whether that class is indeed a bust or not on Columns and Features.

May 14, 2012 7:55 AM

Football: Take the money and run.

Monday's Zone Read

Football: OSU Head Football Coach Urban Meyer and his wife Shelley made a special appearance at a very special event today.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

May 12, 2012 8:40 AM

Men's Basketball: The numbers don't lie. Big Ten basketball and Buckeye basketball were fan favorites in 2011 - 2012.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

Football: Tony Gerdeman concludes his post-spring recalibration of the football Buckeyes by taking a look at the Ohio State secondary. Now on Columns and Features.

May 11, 2012 9:05 AM

Men's Basketball: In his single season at Ohio State Greg Oden's game was severly limited by a wrist injury he sustained prior to his arrival on campus.

Until a recent article by Mark Titus the real story behind that injury had not come out. Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

May 11, 2012 7:35 AM

Football: Jim Delany is always the smartest man in the room..

Friday's Zone Read

May 10, 2012 10:55 AM

Football: Ken Pryor's Understanding Urban series continues today with his breakdown of the blocking scheme for the outside zone or stretch play.

It's on Columns and Features.

May 10, 2012 8:35 AM

Synchronized Swimming: One of the most successful coaches in OSU history and in the history of all sports has decided to retire. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

May 10, 2012 8:15 AM

Football: Buyer's remorse in 3...2...1...

Thursday's Zone Read

May 9, 2012 3:45 PM

Football: In an interview with Sports Illustrated former OSU quarterback Terrelle Pryor divulged some details about the improper benefits he received while at Ohio State.

Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

May 9, 2012 2:40 PM

Football: Tony Gerdeman checks back in with his post-spring overview series, and now it's the linebackers' turn to get the once over. It's on Columns and Features.

May 9, 2012 8:40 AM

Men's Basketball: Amir Williams knows that the departure of Jared Sullinger for the NBA has left the door of opportunity open for him, and he's getting ready.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

May 9, 2012 7:25 AM

Football: When helping the less fortunate goes too far.

Wednesday's Zone Read

May 9, 2012 1:45 AM

Football: Last week's the-Ozone poll results said one thing it true; Buckeye fans really don't like the Wolverines.

Tony Gerdeman has the details on Columns and Features.

May 8, 2012 4:10 PM

Football: After a year away from coaching, Jim Tressel is still open to the idea of returning to the sideline.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

May 8, 2012 12:30 PM

Football: The Buckeyes return nine starters on defense from last season, which should spell success in 2012. Did their spring performance match those expectations?

Tony Gerdeman turns his post-spring overview series towards the defense, and starts with the defensive line.

Now on Columns and Features.

May 8, 2012 8:45 AM

Football: Senior tailback Jordan Hall had to make some decisions when the new coaching staff was put in place.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

May 8, 2012 2:30 AM

Football: Reason du jour.

Tuesday's Zone Read

May 7, 2012 10:00 PM

Football: The sad saga continues.

Charles Waugh is behind bars tonight for his actions involving OSU recruits on a recruiting visit.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

May 7, 2012 9:55 PM

Football: Man cannot serve two masters.

Monday's Zone Read

Sorry for the late Zone Read. Technical difficulties.

May 7, 2012 3:30 PM

Football: The season is still a long way off, but defensive lineman John Simon is already getting well-deserved attention.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

May 7, 2012 10:40 AM

Football: Tony Gerdeman continues his post-spring overview of the Buckeyes, this time checking in with the offensive line.

Now on Columns and Features.

May 7, 2012 2:15 AM

Football Commentary: Our Brandon Castel weighs in with his opinion on the Alex Anzalone de-commit situation.

Check it out on Columns and Features.

May 6, 2012 8:35 PM

Football Recruiting: North Carolina linebacker Lewis Neal was committed to Ohio State, then he wasn't, and now he says he could be again.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

May 6, 2012 6:10 PM

Baseball: The Buckeyes completed a sweep of Northwestern to keep their slim tournament hopes alive.

Tony Gerdeman has the Game Story and Jim Davidson has the Photo Gallery on Columns and Features.

May 6, 2012 1:30 PM

Football: The Alex Anzalone saga has taken another twist, this time with his father backing off at least a little from the statements made Friday regarding the Ohio State Department of Athletics.

Brandon Castel has the update on Columns and Features.

Football Recruiting:: A sad and bizarre set of circumstances has led to the decommitment of linebacker Alex Anzalone.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features

May 4, 2012 5:20 AM

Football: A couple of Buckeyes have signed free agent contracts with the Cleveland Browns. That got Brandon Castel thinking about the players, the Browns, and how it might all work out.

Brandon's Thinking out Loud piece is on Columns and Features.

May 4, 2012 4:55 AM

Football: Some guys have all the luck.

Friday's Zone Read

May 4, 2012 4:45 AM

Football: The Ohio State tight ends and fullbacks could be in for a big year in 2012, but how did they do this spring? Tony Gerdeman takes a look with his post-spring overview of the position.

It's on Columns and Features.

May 3, 2012 3:45 PM

Men's Basketball: You may not have known that our head basketball coach has a pretty good sense of humor. A crowd of over 1,000 people got a small taste of it recently, at the expense of That Team Up North.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

March 3, 2012 12:20 PM

Football: The Sporting News released its ranking of Big Ten football coaches today. Their list is causing quite a stir on Twitter.

We have news for them. They are Mr. Johnny-Come-Lately with that feature. Our Brandon Castel ranked the Big Ten coaches quite some time back, and we like his rankings better than theirs.

In case you missed it the first time around, here is Brandon's take.

May 3, 2012 9:45 AM

Football: Some jokes write themselves.

Thursday's Zone Read

May 3, 2012 2:10 PM

Football: It looks like the official post-spring depth chart won't be out for about a week, and we know you are dying to see it.

Just so you don't burst with anticipation, Brandon Castel has taken his best guess on how it will look on the defensive side of the ball.

It's on Columns and Features.

May 2, 2012 4:55 PM

Football: Yesterday, the running backs got the treatment. Today it's time for Tony Gerdeman to take a final post-spring look at the Ohio State wide receivers.

It's on Columns and Features.

May 2, 2012 9:10 AM

Football: Over 80,000 turned out for the spring game to see the Urban Meyer's offense. What they actually saw was just a small piece of it.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

May 2, 2012 8:25 AM

Football: Truer words were never uttered.

Wednesday's Zone Read

May 1, 2012 7:25 PM

Men's Basketball: It's official. A sharp-shooting guard from Europe has signed his letter of intent to play for Thad Matta and the Buckeyes next year.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

May 1, 2012 12:00 Noon

Football; Ken Pryor's Understanding Urban series continues today with Ken's latest entry, Follow the Leader.

It's on Columns and Features.

May 1, 2012 11:20 AM

Football: Tony Gerdeman checks back in with his post-spring overview, and this time he takes a look at the Buckeye running backs.

It's on Columns and Features.

May 1, 2012 8:05 AM

Football: When close is good enough.

Tuesday's Zone Read

April 30, 2012 2:40 PM

Football: Former Buckeye cornerback Dominic Clarke has found a new football home.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

April 30, 2012 2:00 PM

Football: Why not ask for the moon while you are at it?

Monday's Zone Read

April 30, 2012 1:25 PM

Football: Urban Meyer's first spring practice and first spring game are now a part of history. How will that affect the depth chart next fall?

Tony Gerdeman starts his look at that question with his analysis of the status of the quarterback position after spring drills.

It's on Columns and Features.

April 30, 2012 9:45 AM

Football: We asked a question on the-Ozone message board yesterday and got what we considered some surprising responses. In view of that, we decided to turn it into a new the-Ozone poll this morning.

The premise is that since there is a post-season ban for OSU next season, the one thing they might be able to play for is an AP national championship. In view of that, a win in the last game of the season against an undefeated Michigan team could go a long way toward making that dream a reality, especially since the Wolverines play Alabama next fall.

The question is, will you be able to bring yourself to root for Michigan when they play Alabama next fall? We gave you two ways to say yes and two ways to say no because we wanted to know how strongly you felt about your vote.

You can cast your vote right over there at the top of the gray column to the left.

April 30, 2012 1:20 AM

Football: It's one thing when the bandwagon starts to fill, but when it starts to fill with people who have a bandwagon of their own, that's something special.

Brandon Castel has the story on the latest high-profile member of the OSU bandwagon on Columns and Features.

April 29, 2012 2:15 PM

Football: Talk about your opposite ends of the draft spectrum.

Nate Ebner, massive rise; Michael Brewster, massive slide.

Brandon Castel takes a look at the why of all that on Columns and Features.

April 29, 2012 1:15 PM

Football: This year's NFL draft has been in the books one day.

That makes it a great day to start looking forward to next year's NFL draft and how the Buckeyes might fare in it.

Tony Gerdeman has done just that on Columns and Features.

April 28, 2012 8:20 PM

Football: The third day of the NFL draft produced some surprises for a couple of Buckeyes, one of them good and one of them not so good.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 28, 2012 9:40 AM

Football: The NFL draft has Brandon Castel thinking about the recent OSU draft history as well as the latest Buckeyes to be selected in the draft.

Check out his thoughts on Columns and Features.

April 28, 2012 9:15 AM

Football: Two Buckeyes have been selected in the NFL draft thus far. Brandon Castel has the update on Columns and Features.

April 27, 2012 11:25 AM

Football Recruiting: Tony Gerdeman is back to finish his look at the prominent 2013 prospects still on Ohio State's radar. Today he takes a look at the defensive side of the ball.

It's on Columns and Features.

April 27, 2012 8:20 AM

Football: Stump the band.

Friday's Zone Read

April 27, 2012 1:50 AM

Football: No more OSU football until fall. It's the time of year for fond memories of seasons past and thinking about future seasons.

Brandon Castel does a little of both as he Thinks Out Loud about a former Buckeye great and how he may have fared in the offense the Buckeyes will unveil next fall. It's on Columns and Features.

April 26, 2012 12:40 PM

Football: Is there or isn't there?

Despite reports to the contrary in the national media, Brandon Castel heard it from the man himself, there is no Circle of Trust - but there is an Elite Eight leadership committee.

Brandon has the complete story on Columns and Features.

Football: How do you feel about the execution of your offense?

Thursday's Zone Read

April 25, 2012 11:20 PM

Football: Just when we think we know all there was to know about Tony Gerdeman, he surpises us.

We knew he was a capable reporter and columnist, and a lampoon artist with The Zone Read, but never did we dream that he was also an investigative reporter.

Tony's first-ever investigative piece far surpasses in investigative acumen and level of probing inquiery anything we have ever seen from the likes of say George Dohrmann or Matt Hayes.

You won't want to miss Maize of Lies on Columns and Features.

April 25, 2012 9:55 AM

Football: Do as he says, not as he does.

Wednesday's Zone Read

April 25, 2012 9:35 AM

Football Recruiting: Ohio State's recruiting class is filling up, but there are still recruits out there to keep an eye on.

With that in mind, Tony Gerdeman thought it would be a good idea to give you some prospects to pay attention to, starting with a dozen on the offensive side of the ball.

It's on Columns and Features.

April 25, 2012 9:00 AM

Football: Urban Meyer has raved about the turnaround the offensive line is making.

Brandon Castel's report on the players who are leading that turnaround is on Columns and Features.

April 24, 2012 1:15 PM

Football: The Department of Athletics has announced that the Buckeyes will appear on prime time television three times next season.

October 6 – Ohio State will host Nebraska at 8 p.m. in a game that will be televised on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. The game will be Ohio State’s Homecoming and it will be the Cornhusker’s first visit to Ohio Stadium since playing games in consecutive years at Ohio Stadium in 1955 and 1956.

October 13 – Ohio State’s road game at Indiana in Memorial Stadium will be an 8 p.m. contest on the Big Ten Network.

October 27 – Ohio State’s first game against Penn State in State College since the 2009 season will be a 6 p.m. start with one of ABC, ESPN or ESPN2 broadcasting the game.

Brandon Castel has the detailed report on Columns and Features.

April 24, 2012 9:20 AM

Football: One of the top priorities for Urban Meyer this spring was to find playmakers.

Brandon Castel says Meyer made some progress with that. It's on Columns and Features.

April 24, 2012 8:35 AM

Football: Sometime there's only one thing that can be said.

Tuesday's Zone Read

April 23, 2012 6:35 PM

Football Recruiting: Brandon Castel takes a closer look at Lewis Neal, one of OSU's most recent verbal commitments.

It's on Columns and Features.

April 23, 2012 6:30 PM

Football Recruiting: The Buckeyes got some great recruiting news when they received a pair of touted defensive commitments.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

April 23, 2012 11:00 AM

Football: Brandon Castel has thought it over and made a best-guess projection on the depth chart for the OSU offense after spring drills. It's on Columns and Features.

April 23, 2012 7:50 AM

Football: A stadium by any other name is not the same.

Monday's Zone Read

April 23, 2012 12:35 AM

State Pride: The Cincinnati Reds have done something that has apparently irked Tony Gerdeman, not that that requires much effort these days.

Check out what has gotten under Tony's skin on Columns and Features.

April 22, 2012 4:15 PM

Football Recruiting: The Buckeyes have secured a verbal commitment from one of the most sought after linebackers in the nation. Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

April 22, 2012 4:00 PM

Football: If you are looking for bright spots from yesterday's spring game you certainly have to be looking at Michael Thomas today.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 22, 2012 4:00 AM

Men's Basketball Recruiting: Thad Matta picked up a much-needed verbal commitment over the weekend. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

April 22, 2012 3:40 AM

Football: Spring football is all about finding a spot. OSU backup quarterback Kenny Guiton may have done just that this spring.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: It was a day for learning about the OSU football team.

Brandon Castel's 10 Things We Learned following the OSU spring game is now on Columns and Features.

April 21 2012 6:55 PM

Football: Brandon Castel has filed a Two Minute Drill Report on Spring Game post game interview session is on Columns and Features.

April 21, 2012 6:40 PM

Football: Urban Meyer made his Ohio Stadium debut as the Buckeye Head Football Coach in this year's spring game.

Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

Team Statistics
Defensive Statistics

Football: The North squad registered a 21-16 win in the North-South All-Star game. Brandon Castel's observations on the future Buckeyes in the game are on Columns and Features.

April 20, 2012 5:20 PM

Airwave Notes: Brandon Castel will be on the air tonight with Adam Neft on 97.1 FM from 7 PM until 8 PM.

Tune in and check out BCast!

April 20, 2012 4:55 PM

Football: OSU Head Coach Urban Meyer and offensive coordinator Tom Herman each addressed a group of Ohio High School coaches today.

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

April 20, 2012 12:55 PM

Football: Sometime the truth can be the sharpest knife.

Friday's Zone Read

April 20, 2012 11:15 AM

Football: What do want to see in the spring game?

What do you think you will actually see in the spring game?

The thoughts of the-Ozone staff on those questions are in Around the-Ozone Water Cooler on Columns and Features.

April 20, 2012 6:50 AM

Football: The annual Ohio North - South High School Football All-Star Game will be played this afternoon in Ohio Stadium. Buckeye signee Warren Ball is hoping to make his debut in The 'Shoe a memorable one in that game.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 20, 2012 6:15 AM

Football: Let the second guessing begin.

The Spring Game rosters are now available, and Tony Gerdeman has weighed in on Tom Herman and Luke Fickell's respective drafts.

It's on Columns and Features.

April 19, 2012 7:45 PM

Football: The rosters for Saturday's spring game have been set. They're on Columns and Features.

April 19, 2012 11:25 AM

Men's Basketball Recruiting: A five-star scoring guard now says he is considering the Buckeyes. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 19, 2012 11:00 AM

Football: You might see some interesting things from Urban Meyer's offense in the spring game, but one thing you won't see is Meyer taking any risks with the health of Braxton Miller.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 19,2012 10:50 AM

Football: The definition of true hate.

Thursday's Zone Read

Football: A tough spring has taken a bit of toll on the Buckeyes.

Brandon Castel's update on the injury situation heading into the spring game is on Columns and Features.

April 19, 2012 1:15 AM

Football Recruiting:: The Buckeyes landed a verbal commitment on Wednesday, and it was a big one.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

April 18, 2012 10:30 PM

Football: Tony Gerdeman's Practice Insider Report for the Ohio State defense is now on Columns and Features.

April 18, 2012 9:10 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Practice Insider Report for the Ohio State offense is now on Columns and Features.

Football: The Buckeyes practiced today at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Brandon Castel was on hand and has filed a Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.

April 18, 2012 2:30 PM

Football: Do you miss the spring game draft?

We did too, so we decided to hold our own mock draft to see how the teams would come out.

Check out the-Ozone staff mock draft on Columns and Features.

April 18, 2012 1:20 PM

Football: Always be prepared.

Wednesday's Zone Read

Football Recruiting: The Buckeyes have landed their ninth commitment, an in-state defensive lineman from Elyria.

Tony Gerdeman has the details on Columns and Features.

April 17, 2012 10:25 PM

Football: It's always a good thing to know that somebody has got your back.

OSU Head Coach Urban Meyer has at least one member of his staff that has his back in a big way with regard to the recent allegations in The Sporting News.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 17, 2012 5:35 PM

Football: The Spring Game.

Who picks the teams? When is it? How much does it cost? What will I see? Where can I sit? Is there a charity benefited? What else is going on?

Brandon Castel has the complete, and I mean complete, lowdown on this Saturday's Spring Game on Columns and Features.

April 17, 2012 1:10 PM

Football: You might notice something a little off about the Buckeye cornerbacks this season.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

April 17, 2012 3:30 AM

Football: The Urban Meyer offense needs about four things to be up to snuff in order to be successful. The Buckeyes look like they have at least three. Is that enough?

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 17, 2012 3:10 AM

Football: All of the rights and none of the wrongs.

Tuesday's Zone Read

April 16, 2012 9:25 PM

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta's roster has gotten shorter again.

Jordan Sibert has announced that he will transfer out of OSU. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 16, 2012 9:10 PM

Football: OSU cornerbacks coach Kerry Coombs can come off as a fairly boisterous guy on the practice field, and his players wouldn't have it any other way.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

April 16, 2012 6:16 PM

the-Ozone Announcment: Just under six hours left in the-Ozone fundraiser.

Time is getting short for you.

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

April 16, 2012 6:15 PM

Women's Basketball: Samantha Prahalis was the sixth overall pick in the WNBA draft today. Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

April 16, 2012 5:25 PM

Men's Basketball: Forward J. D. Weatherspoon announced today that he will seek a transfer from Ohio State. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 16, 2012 1:45 PM

Football: The annual Ohio North-South All-Star game is coming up. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

April 16, 2012 9:20 AM

Football: A big game a day keeps the doctor away.

Monday's Zone Read

April 16, 2012 8:05 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: Our fundraiser ends tonight at midnight.

First and foremost, we'd like to thank all of you who have already helped us out. Thanks to your generosity we have surpassed our original goal of 30,000 dollars and are on the way toward reaching our supplemental goal of an additional 3,000 to help defray the cost of our NCAA basketball tournament coverage expenses.

Due to some very generous donations over the weekend we currently have about half of our supplemental goal.

We'd like to finish off this fundraiser with a bang, so if you haven't already donated, today would be a great day for you to to help us reach our supplemental goal.

We will be posting a final update of the Fundraiser Honor Roll sometime after the conclusion of the fundraiser.

Why participate?

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

April 16, 2012 7:55 AM

Football: Urban Meyer's search for playmakers need go no futher than his current roster if a certain speedster wide receiver can harness his potential.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Yesterday's open practice was unique because it recognized a forgotten constituency of the OSU football program.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 15, 2012 5:40 AM

Football: Yesterday's open practice may not have gone exactly according to plan, but there isn't much denying it was a major success.

the-Ozone report is on Columns and Features.

Airwave Announcement:

Brandon Castel can be seen tonight on Wall to Wall Sports with Bea Bishop on WBNS-10TV tonight at 11:35pm to talk Ohio State spring football.

Football: Due to inclement weather the Buckeyes practiced indoors today. They were kept compbany by about 3,000 students and faculty who were guests of the football program for today's session and were allowed to mingle with the team following the practice.

Brandon Castel has the full practice report on Columns and Features.

Football: If you are student or faculty member going to tomorrow's scrimmage in Ohio Stadium Tony Gerdeman has written something especially for you.

If you aren't going, you probably should read this too. It's really pretty interesting.

Tony's What to Watch For advice is on Columns and Features.

April 13, 2012 2:20 PM

the-Ozone Announcements:

Coming Soon: The Buckeyes will scrimmage in Ohio Stadium on Saturday morning. The-Ozone will have coverage after the completion of the scrimmage.

Fund Raiser: The-Ozone Fundraiser will end at midnight on Monday, April 16.

Thanks to you all who continue to support us. We have exceeded our goal of 30,000, but would really like to put a dent in our travel expenses for the NCAA basketball tournament. So far, we have covered about 35 percent of those expenses.

We will be posting a final update of the Fundraiser Honor Roll sometime after the conclusion of the fundraiser.

Why participate?

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

April 13, 2012 2:10 AM

Football: Playing the blame game.

Friday's Zone Read

April 13, 2012 1:45 AM

Football: Slowly, very slowly, the OSU offense that was full of questions is producing a few answers this spring.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

April 12, 2012 10:50 AM

The-Ozone Announcement: There are now four days left in the-Ozone fundraiser. We have exceeded our goal of 30,000, but would really like to put a dent in our travel expenses for the NCAA basketball tournament. So far, we have covered about 20 percent of those expenses.

We will be posting a final update of the Fundraiser Honor Roll sometime after the conclusion of the fundraiser.

Why participate?

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

April 12, 2012 10:00 AM

Football: Tony Gerdeman's Practice Insider Report on the OSU defense is on Columns and Features.

April 12, 2012 3:00 AM

Football: Freshman offensive lineman Jacoby Boren's reward for impressing the OSU coaching staff was to be put on the shelf for the rest of spring practice.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 12, 2012 2:35 AM

Football: A recent article in The Sporting News has OSU Director of Athletics Gene Smith defending OSU Head Football Coach Urban Meyer.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Brandon Castel's Practice Insider Report on the OSU offense is on Columns and Features.

April 11, 2012 10:10 PM

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

April 11, 2012 2:15 PM

Football: Head Coach Urban Meyer and senior fullback Zach Boren participated in the Big Ten Spring Football teleconference today.

Brandon Castel has broken their comments down into a Two Minute Drill on Columns and Features.

April 11, 2012 1:55 PM

Football: OSU Head Coach Urban Meyer has addressed allegations in The Sporting News that his coaching tenure at Florida was flawed and perhaps not above board.

Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

April 11, 2012 11:00 AM

Football Recruiting: The Buckeyes have gotten a commitment from a top-rated player from California.

Tony Gerdeman has the details on Columns and Features.

April 11, 2012 10:15 AM

the-Ozone Announcements: We'd like to remind everyone that football practice is open to both reporters and cameras today. We will have coverage here ASAP after the conclusion of practice.

There are now five days left in the-Ozone fundraiser. We have exceeded our goal of 30,000, but would really like to put a dent in our travel expenses for the NCAA basketball tournament. So far, we have covered about 15 percent of those expenses.

We will be posting a final update of the Fundraiser Honor Roll sometime after the conclusion of the fundraiser.

Why participate?

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

April 11, 2012 2:10 AM

Football: A probable chance at history.

Wednesday's Zone Read

April 11, 2012 1:25 AM

Football: The list of " the three most common lies told" has evolved over the years. For Buckeye fans, the "this is the year of the tight end" lie may finally be coming off the list.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Football season is still months away, but the Buckeyes are already doing a lot of winning, and a lot of losing.

Oddly enough, even the losers are liking it.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

April 10, 2012 2:55 AM

the-Ozone Annoucement: We are now down to six days left in our fundraiser.

We're pleased to announce that as of this morning, we are over the top on our goal of 30,000 dollars. That doesn't, however, mean our needs have ended.

As we announced yesterday, we've had some unexpected expenses, such as sending at least two staff members to three NCAA basketball tournament cities. The cost of doing that alone was over 3,000, and that was not in our original budget this year.

We've made a dent in that 3000, and would love to get that covered in the next six days, then we'll shut up.

Why participate?

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

April 10, 2012 2:40 AM

Football: A true family destination.

Tuesday's Zone Read

April 10, 2012 2:35 AM

Football: We have another installment of Ken Pryor's Understanding Urban series today.

Ken continues his discourse of the zone blocking scheme with a discussion of the inside zone play.

You'll find it on Columns and Features.

April 9, 2012 3:40 PM

Football: Urban Meyer has reached out to OSU students, staff and faculty by inviting them to Ohio Stadium this saturday to watch the football team scrimmage, tour the stadium, and get to know the players. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 9, 2012 3:00 PM

Men's Basketball: The recent decision by Deshaun Thomas to return to the Buckeyes next season has Brandon Castel Thinking Right Out Loud about the implications of that decision. You'll find his musings on Columns and Features.

April 9, 2012 11:20 AM

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April 9, 2012 12:05 AM

Football: Or any day ending in "y".

Monday's Zone Read

April 8, 2012 11:30 PM

Football: Offensive line coach Ed Warinner isn't exactly giddy with his offensive line, but he isn't feeling horrible about it either.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

April 8, 2012 4:05 PM

Football: Urban Meyer says that the depth chart for next fall is being set during spring practice. That goes for not only the offense and defense, but for special teams too. Brandon Castel projects the special teams depth chart on Columns and Features.

April 7, 2012 1:50 PM

Football: It didn't take long. As soon as everybody got back from New Orleans the debates began in the-Ozone office.

At first they centered around Jared Sullinger and Deshaun Thomas, but those questions are already answered.

Now, it's spring football, and who the surprise performers might be that will earn playing time in the fall is the question of the day.

Check out Around the Water Cooler on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta and The Buckeye Nation got very good news today when Deshaun Thomas announced he has decided to return to Ohio State for his junior season.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

April 6, 2012 11:15 AM

Men's Basketball: Now that he has declared for the draft just one thing remains to be determined in Jared Sullinger's OSU career, and it's something over which he really has no control.

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

April 6, 2012 9:45 AM

Football: A state of emergency.

Friday's Zone Read

April 6, 2012 9:35 AM

Football: Urban Meyer is trying to get his new offense installed this spring, but there are a couple of Buckeyes on the defensive side of the ball that are making that more than just a little difficult.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

Football: Head Coach Urban Meyer was the focal point of yesterday's Kickoff Luncheon at the WHAC.

Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

April 5, 2012 11:05 AM

Football: Not so many happy returns.

Thursday's Zone Read

Men's Basketball: Jared Sullinger made a huge and momentous decision today, one with which he is totally comfortable.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

April 4, 2012 10:10 PM

Football: Tony Gerdeman's Practice Insider Report on the defense and Brandon Castel's report on the offense are on Columns and Features.

April 4,2012 8:00 PM

Men's Basketball: Jared Sullinger made it official today when he said he will declare for the NBA draft. Ben Axelrod has the report on Columns and Features.

April 4, 2012 3:00 PM

Football: Things are getting interesting at the quarterback position. Not only is Braxton Miller progressing, but Kenny Guiton seems to have found some new verve as well.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

April 4, 2012 2:00 PM

Men's Basketball: Jared Sullinger has called a press conference at which most believe he will announce that he will leave OSU for the NBA.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

April 4, 2012 8:55 AM

Football: Not even in the top-10.

Wednesday's Zone Read

April 4, 2012 3:10 AM

Football: You've heard the term, now it's time to really learn what it means.

Ken Pryor's Getting to Know Urban series continues today with the first of a three-part entry on the concepts of zone blocking. You can find it on Columns and Features.

April 4, 2012 2:55 AM

Football: If the Buckeyes want to be better defensively this season they're going to have to be better at the linebacker position.

Tony Gerdeman has a report on a player that could be the key to making that happen. It's on Columns and Featues.

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