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Yesterday's the-Ozone News and Notes
September 6, 2012 3:20 AM
Football: Legacies can sometime be a burden, but current OSU special teams standout Adam Griffin is not having any problem whatsoever dealing with the pressure of the legacy of his last name.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
September 6, 2012 2:25 AM
Football: Ken Pryor returns today with an explanation of the 3-4 front defense.
It's on Columns and Features.
September 6, 2012 2:00 AM
Airwave Note: Brandon Castel will be a guest host on 97.1 The Fan’s Pregame Show with Adam Neft this Saturday from 6:30-8:30am.
They will talk Buckeyes, break down other Top 25 games around the country and make their predictions for the day. They will also take calls, texts and tweets throughout the show leading up to the Tailgate Show at 8:30am.
September 6, 2012 1:50 AM
Football: OSU 2013 verbal commitment Darron Lee has pitched in to help the Buckeyes fill out their recruiting class with top talent.
Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.
September 6, 2012 1:20 AM
Football: The summer before the fall.
Football: Wide Receiver Evan Spencer and Quarterback Braxton Miller answered questions from reporters on Wednesday. Check out our videos of the interviews: |
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September 6, 2012 1:00 AM
Football Recruiting: A top-ranked quarterback prospect was in Ohio Stadium on Saturday.
Michael Chung has the report on Columns and Features.
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Football: Urban Meyer updated the media tonight on OSU's preparations for Central Florida. Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report is on Columns and Features.
September 5, 2012 4:25 PM
Football: Is college football heading toward an "SEC world", or is the Big Ten still a big time player. This week's rendition of Jeff's Weekly Sports Rapp takes a look at just that. It's on Columns and Features.
September 5, 2012 1:15 PM
Football: Are you thinking that the game this weekend against Central Florida is a gimme?
Better think twice, because Central Florida thinks that just isn't true, and there are numbers that support their position.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
September 5, 2012 10:20 AM
Football: Michael Chung journeyed to JerryWorld last weekend to take in the encounter between Alabama and That School Up North. His report is on Columns and Features.
September 5, 2012 12:30 AM
Football: Urban Meyer is hoping Devin Smith's big catch last Saturday is just the start of something even bigger.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
September 4, 2012 10:40 PM
Football Recruiting: Urban Meyer is searching for players who will make touchdowns. A current junior in the state of Florida might fill that bill, and he's interested in the Buckeyes.
Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.
September 4, 2012 2:45 PM
Football: This week's B1G teleconference produced some fireworks, most of them involving Urban Meyer.
Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report gives you the details quick and easy. It's on Columns and Features.
September 4, 2012 2:20 PM
Football: There are touchdown scorers and then there are touchdown makers. Urban Meyer wants to find out who fits into which category.
Brandon Castel has the whole story on Columns and Features.
September 4, 2012 11:35 AM
Football Recruiting: We saw the Buckeyes on the field last Saturday.
OSU's verbal commitments were also on the field. How did they look?
Check out Tony Gerdeman's Prep Report on the football fortunes of OSU's verbal commitments on Columns and Features.
September 4, 2012 10:00 AM
Football: The OSU offense got some gaudy grades for its performance on Saturday. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
September 4, 2012 9:10 AM
Football: Injuries continue to impact a couple of key Buckeyes. Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.
September 4, 2012 8:50 AM
Football: The Unforgiven
Football: Defensive Line Coach Mike Vrabel and Tight Ends/Fullbacks Coach Tim Hinton answered questions from the reporters on Monday. Check out our videos of the interviews: |
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Football: Head Coach Urban Meyer answered question from reporters at the weekly media luncheon at the Woody Hayes Athletic Canter on Monday. Meyer took questions on the win over the Miami Redhawks, the upcoming game with the UCF Knights and more. Check out the Q&A session: |
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September 3, 2012 7:45 PM
Football Recruiting: A highly-ranked running back says Ohio State is high on his list. Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.
September 3, 2012 7:00 PM
Football: When you think Urban Meyer you think the offensive side of the ball.
Brandon Castel puts all of Meyer's comments about the OSU offense last Saturday in one place on Columns and Features.
September 3, 2012 6:15 PM
Football: Urban Meyer says things tick up a notch this week when "a different kind of animal" comes calling at Ohio Stadium this Saturday.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
September 3, 2012 4:55 PM
Football: It was media day today. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on Coach Meyer's comments on Columns and Features.
September 3, 2012 11:15 AM
Football: The saddest man in the world.
September 3, 2012 4:10 AM
Football: The Catch of the Year, Braxton's Record Run, Slow Build, Scratching the Surface, A New Boren Identity, Halftime Adjustments, Youth Being Served, It's Good to Have Goals, and Coach Nostradamus; they're all covered in the-Ozone Note and Quotebook on Columns and Features.
September 3, 2012 4:00 AM
Football: It was a great day in Ohio Stadium on Saturday. What were the best parts? Brandon Castel has answers in his Best of the Day Report on Columns and Features.
September 3, 2012 2:15 AM
Football: The Buckeyes got an unexpected pleasant surprise on Saturday, the return of No. 43 to the playing field.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
September 3, 2012 1:25 AM
Football: That team from up north was on the football field over the weekend, though there is some debate as to how much football they actually played.
Tony Gerdeman has the report in Michigan Monday on Columns and Features.
September 2, 2012 9:10 PM
Football Recruiting: Michael Chung's weekly Sunday Recruiting Rundown report is on Columns and Features.
September 2, 2012 7:25 PM
Football: We have a new feature called The View from Row Two.
We're actually kind of hoping you don't read it, and if you do, you don't like it.
It's on Columns and Features.
September 2, 2012 6:00 PM
Football: There was bad news for OSU's next opponent the University of Central Florida following their lopsided win over Akron Saturday.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
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Football: Did you watch it yesterday? You only think you did. You didn't really until you check out Tony Gerdeman's Buckeye Watch on Columns and Features.
Football: The Buckeyes performed the Quick Cal drill before the game and sang Carmen Ohio after. Check out our videos of the events: |
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Football: In football wide receivers and options have something in common. If you are going to be successful, you have to have them open.
Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.
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September 2, 2012 3:10 AMFootball: The RedHawks weren't making excuses after their pasting at the hands of the Buckeyes, but they were ruing a series of mistakes that cost them the momentum in the game a led to their demise.
Check out the-Ozone report on Columns and Features.
September 2, 2012 1:35 AM
Football: Brandon Castel's Game Notes from the big win over Miami are on Columns and Features.
September 2, 2012 1:15 AM
Football: It's back. Brandon Castel;s 10 Things We Learned feature is on Columns and Features. Find out what we learned in the first game of the Urban Meyer era.
September 1, 2012 10:10 PM
Football: Braxton Miller's debut in Urban Meyer's offense resulted in the offensive explosion that Meyer had predicted.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
September 1, 2012 7:50 PM
Football: Game one of the Urban Meyer era was momentous for a lot of people. The person for whom it was most momentous was Urban Meyer.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
September 1, 2012 7:20 PM
Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on the OSU postgame is on Columns and Features.
September 1, 2012 8:15 AM
Football: According to an email from the Big Ten Network that we received at just past 3:00 AM this morning, the Big Ten Network and DISH Network have reached a short-term arrangement which will allow DISH subscribers to continue to see BTN. According to the email, "talks continue toward a long-term agreement."
Without the agreement, DISH subscribers would not have had BTN as of today.
August 31, 2012 11:00 PM
Football: Urban Meyer's offense will be unveiled tomorrow, an offense that is designed to get the football in the hands of the team's playmakers.
Brandon Castel runs down who the Buckeye playmakers might be and how they might figure into the offense on Columns and Features.
August 31, 2012 3:50 PM
Football: The injury to defensive end Michael Bennett will leave Luke Fickell and Mike Vrabel rethinking their defensive line rotation this weekend.
Brandon Castel has the whole story on Columns and Features.
August 31, 2012 5:15 AM
Football: There will be talent on the OSU defense this year.
Thanks to co-coordinator Everett Withers there will also be a new-found aggressiveness in the style of play.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 31, 2012 4:40 AM
Football: Why so glum?
August 31, 2012 4:15 AM
Football: You want predictions?
We GOT predictions.
the-Ozone staff each answers 12 questions about the upcoming season.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 31, 2012 2:40 AM
Football: The third and final installment of Brandon Castel's Redshirt Forecast is now on Columns and Features.
August 30, 2012 11:30 PM
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August 30, 2012 6:55 PM
Men's Basketball: Thad Matta and the Buckeyes will face a challenging and what should be entertaining schedule this season.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 30, 2012 3:55 PM
Football: The college football season kicks off tonight.
Even more importantly, so does this year's rendition of Tony's Tip Sheet.
Find out who to root for on Columns and Features.
August 30, 2012 1:35 PM
Football: Urban Meyer's call in show today was both entertaining and informative. Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on the show is on Columns and Features.
August 30, 2012 1:20 PM
Football: Part II of Brandon Castel's Redshirt Forecast is on Columns and Features.
August 30, 2012 12:05 PM
Football: One of the unique aspects of college football is that not all rivalries are settled on the field of play. Michael Chung says that is the case for OSU and Notre Dame. His report is on Columns and Features.
August 30, 2012 2:55 AM
Football: Two key Buckeyes continue to work their way back from injuries. Urban Meyer updated their respective statuses yesterday.
Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.
August 30, 2012 2:25 AM
Football: An historic moment will take place this Saturday when Urban Meyer takes the field for the first time as OSU's head football coach.
Jeff Rapp reminds us of how Meyer's debut will fit into the history of OSU football in this week's edition of Jeff's Weekly Sports Rapp on Columns and Features.
August 30, 2012 2:20 AM
Football: Penal envy.
August 29, 2012 11:20 PM
Football: Urban Meyer met with media members this evening for a midweek update. Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report is on Columns and Features.
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Football: Urban Meyer sharpened up the Buckeyes for the season opener with a dose of double-bloody this week.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 29, 2012 2:00 PM
Football: What does Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Ed Warinner think of his offense? He had a lot to say about their new way of doing business, on and off the field.
Check out Tony Gerdeman's first installment of Three and Out from Inside the WHAC on Columns and Features.
August 29, 2012 3:15 AM
Football: Time to make some room on the shelf.
August 29, 2012 3:05 AM
Football: A walkon linebacker was one of the first freshmen to have his black stripe removed during fall camp. Guest columnist John McCallister has the commentary on Columns and Features.
August 29, 2012 2:55 AM
Football: It was a longshot to start with but it's beginning to look more and more like senior defensive end Nathan Williams will soon be back on the field for the Buckeyes.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 29, 2012 2:15 AM
Football: It's getting to be the time of year when the OSU coaching staff will have to make some decisions on redshirts. Brandon Castel has the first in a three-part series on who might redshirt, and who might not, on Columns and Features.
August 28, 2012 9:35 PM
Football: Several Buckeyes met with media members this evening following OSU's "Bloody Tuesday" practice.
Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on their comments is on Columns and Features.
August 28, 2012 4:30 PM
Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on Urban Meyer's comments during the Big Ten teleconference today is on Columns and Features.
August 28, 2012 2:10 AM
Football: Trust no one.
August 28, 2012 1:55 AM
Football: The Buckeye offense won't do much sparring at the beginning of games this year. Instead they'll be looking for the quick knockout punch.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 28, 2012 1:05 AM
Football: The season hasn't yet started, yet everybody already wants to know how it will end up.
Michael Chung takes his best guess on the outcome in the B1G and the national championship game on Columns and Features.
August 28, 2012 12:35 AM
Football: Braxton Miller will take the field against Miami of Ohio to run Urban Meyer's offense for the first time this Saturday.
The last Meyer sent a first-year quarterback onto the field for the first time to face Miami of Ohio the outcome wasn't exactly pretty.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 27, 2012 10:25 PM
Football: It's not midnight. It's not midnight!! We got this in under the wire!!!
This year's first installment of Tony Gerdeman's Michigan Monday is on Columns and Features.
Know thine enemy.
August 27, 2012 9:30 AM
Football: The special teams depth chart is on Columns and Features.
Football: Head Coach Urban Meyer answered question from reporters for over 30 minutes at his first weekly media luncheon at the WHAC on Monday. Check out the Q&A session: |
Football: We don't know how the OSU vs. Miami game will end up, but we do know that it will start with Urban Meyer "coming out of his shoes a little bit."
Brandon Castel has the whole story on Columns and Features.
August 27, 2012 3:05 PM
Football: The first game-week press luncheon of the season and of Urban Meyer's OSU coaching tenure is in the books.
Brandon Castel has filed a Two Minute Drill Report on the event.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 27, 2012 11:25 AM
Football: The official depth chart for the defensive side of the ball is on Columns and Features.
August 27, 2012 11:05 AM
Football: The first official depth chart of the season has been released. Brandon Castel has the offensive depth chart of Columns and Features.
Defense to follow shortly.
August 27, 2012 1:35 AM
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August 27, 2012 1:10 AM
Football: Dream a little dream.
August 27, 2012 12:45 AM
Football: Will Urban Meyer need a season or two to get his program in place and effective? Brandon Castel says absolutely not. His report is on Columns and Features.
August 27, 2012 12:20 AM
Football Recruiting: There is good new - no, make that great news - for the Buckeyes regarding a five-star linebacker in the class of 2014.
Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.
August 27, 2012 12:05 AM
Football: Tony Gerdeman's weekly Monday Morning Kickoff feature is now on Columns and Features.
August 26, 2012 11:40 PM
Football: Urban Meyer will release his first depth chart sometime tomorrow, but until then, Brandon Castel has made his best guess at what it will look like on defense. It's on Columns and Features.
August 26, 2012 10:50 PM
Football: Urban Meyer will release his first depth chart sometime tomorrow, but until then, Brandon Castel has made his best guess at what it will look like on offense. It's on Columns and Features.
OSU MB: The Ohio State Marching Band performed in Ohio Stadium Saturday evening at the first ever Buckeye Kickoff. We were on hand to video a few of their songs: |
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Football Recruiting: Get caught up on this week's recruiting action. Michael Chung's weekly feature Michael's Sunday Recruiting Rundown is on Columns and Features.
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August 26, 2012 9:20 AMFootball: Tally Ho! Tony Gerdeman has tallied up his tallies to arrive at a final overall ranking of this year's B1G football teams. His tally of the final tallies is on Columns and Features.
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Football Recruiting: In an era of crass theatrics and histrionics OSU 2013 commitment Billy Price is a priceless anomaly.
Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.
August 25, 2012 1:40 AM
Football: This should raise a few eyebrows.
Tony Gerdeman's ranking of the B1G head coaches is now on Columns and Features.
August 24, 2012 3:25 AM
Football: Always be prepared.
August 24, 2012 2:25 AM
Football: After talent the biggest determinant of success for a football team is arguably its schedule. Tony Gerdeman ranks all the schedules in the B1G on Columns and Features.
August 24, 2012 2:05 AM
Football: It's here, our selection of the most important Buckeye. Check out our pick for No. 1 on Columns and Features.
August 24, 2012 1:25 AM
Football: OSU Head Football Coach Urban Meyer says he loves competition. If so, he must be totally ecstatic with what he is seeing at right tackle right now.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 23, 2012 11:55 PM
Football: Senior linebacker Storm Klein has been reinstated to the football team but will sit out several games.
You'll find the complete story on Columns and Features.
August 23, 2012 8:10 PM
Football: Tony Gerdeman's rankings of the special teams units in the B1G is on Columns and Features.
August 23, 2012 12:20 PM
Football: The countdown of the 20-Most Important Buckeyes continues today with our pick for No. 2. It's on Columns and Features.
August 23, 2012 3:55 AM
Football: If things go right what was thought to be the strength of the OSU defense could actually be better than expected.
Wishful thinking? Not if you ask Urban Meyer.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 23, 2012 2:20 AM
Football Recruiting: Yesterday Michael Chung looked at 3-star high school players that had 5-star college careers at OSU. Today Mike looks at 5-star players in high school whose careers fell short.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 23, 2012 1:25 AM
Football: Some things are just unforgiveable.
August 23, 2012 12:30 AM
Football: Tony Gerdeman's rankings of the secondaries in the B1G Legends Division are on Columns and Features.
August 22, 2012 4:10 PM
Football: Captain Bligh, Captain and Tennille, Captain Kidd, Captain Midnight, Captain America, Captain Kangaroo and of course, Captain Morgan.
O Captain, My Captain is the subject of Jeff's Weekly Sports Rapp this week. You'll find it on Columns and Features.
August 22, 2012 3:00 PM
Football: When it comes to football there are mentors, and then there are MENTORS!.
OSU wide receiver Michael Thomas has a family member who definitely falls into the MENTOR! category.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 22, 2012 12:15 PM
Football Recruiting: The Buckeyes have a history of striking gold with 3-star recruits.
Could more 3-star success be on the nearby horizon?
Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.
August 22, 2012 3:00 AM
Football: Senior running back Jordan Hall is expected to be a key cog in the OSU offense, so his absence this fall due to injury has been especially frustrating for the fans and the coaching staff. It's been even more frustrating for Hall himself.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 22, 2012 2:05 AM
Football: Our countdown of the 20-Most Important Buckeyes continues today with our selection for No. 3.
Find out who it is on Columns and Features.
August 22, 2012 1:10 AM
Football: Betting on the inevitable.
Football: Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach Tom Herman and Defensive Coordinator/LB Coach Luke Fickell answered questions about both side of the line after practice on Tuesday. Check out our videos of the interviews: |
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Football: Tony Gerdeman's Practice Insider's Report on the OSU offense is on Columns and Features.
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August 21, 2012 7:00 PMFootball: Brandon Castel's Practice Insider's Report on the OSU defense is on Columns and Features.
August 21, 2012 3:35 PM
Football: Brandon Castel's Post-Practice Two Minute Drill Report is on Columns and Features.
August 21, 2012 1:45 PM
Football: Our countdown of the 20-Most Important Buckeyes continues today with our pick for No. 4. It's on Columns and Features.
August 21, 2012 12:05 PM
Football: Urban Meyer had a message for his team today. Check out Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report to find out what it was. It's on Columns and Features.
August 21, 2012 3:45 AM
Football: Hey Buckeye fans. Your new head coach was openly critical of his football team last spring. You'll be happy to know that as fall camp is winding up he's beginning to change his mind.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 21, 2012 2:25 AM
Football: The breakfast of challengers.
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Football: Urban Meyer told the media today that the Buckeyes are now in the preparation for Miami mode.
Check out Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on Meyer's remarks today on Columns and Features.
August 20, 2012 5:45 PM
Football: Our countdown of 20 Most Important Buckeyes resumes with our selection for No. 5.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 20, 2012 2:35 PM
Football: The first AP poll is out.
Tony Gerdeman has analyzed it.
Nuff said.
August 20, 2012 11:00 AM
Football: Two freshman offensive linemen that almost were never Buckeyes are now awfully happy that they are.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 20, 2012 2:40 AM
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August 20, 2012 2:35 AM
Football: A number of freshman have impressed this fall, but perhaps none more than defensive lineman Noah Spence.
Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.
August 20, 2012 1:35 AM
Football: Greetings from Hell
August 20, 2012 1:15 AM
Football: As only he can Tony Gerdeman addresses the hot topics of the week in Monday Morning Kickoff on Columns and Features.
August 19, 2012 8:00 PM
Football: Brandon Castel's report on the recently named team captains is on Columns and Features.
August 19, 2012 7:05 PM
Football Recruiting: Michael Chung has filed his weekly Sunday Recruiting Rundown report.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 19, 2012 7:00 PM
Football: John Simon, Zach Boren, Etienne Sabino, Garrett Goebel, and Jordan Hall have been named captains of the 2012 football team.
A more detailed will follow later.
August 19, 2012 5:45 PM
Football: the-Ozone countdown of the 20-most important Buckeyes continues today with our pick for No. 6.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 19, 2012 1:10 AM
Football: Sometime a slim chance can be a chance of a lifetime.
That was true for one OSU football recruit. Michael Chung has the story on Columns and Features.
August 18, 2012 9:30 PM
Football: The Buckeyes were on the field for a scrimmage on Saturday and Tony Gerdeman was at home to witness it second hand. Check out the report on Columns and Features.
Football: Cornerbacks Coach Kerry Coombs, Tight Ends/Fullbacks Coach Tim Hinton and Defensive Line Coach Mike Vrabel answered questions about their players after practice on Friday. Check out our videos of the interviews: |
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Football: There is one less Defesive Lineman on the team, at least for now.
Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.
August 17, 2012 2:35 PM
Football: We had the opportunity to speak with a number of
coach and players today concerning fall camp. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.
August 17, 2012 2:30 AM
Football: The guys who should know best, Ohio State's receivers, say that Braxton Miller is definitely making strides as a passer.
Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.
August 17, 2012 1:50 AM
Football: Old habits are hard to break.
August 17, 2012 1:30 AM
Football: Tony Gerdeman ranks the secondaries in the B1G leaders division. It's on Columns and Features.
August 17, 2012 1:00 AM
Football: Our countdown of the 20-most important Buckeyes continues today with No. 7. Find out who it is on Columns and Features.
August 16, 2012 1:55 PM
Football: A lot is being thrown at Braxton Miller, and a lot is being expected of him. Brandon Castel wonders if it's too much too fast on Columns and Features.
August 16, 2012 1:35 PM
Football: Linebacker Storm Klein's efforts to return to the OSU football roster took a hit today when his request for dismissal of recent police charges was denied. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.
August 16, 2012 12:45 PM
Football: You probably think you understand what an "audible" is, but do you REALLY understand what an audible is?
Ken Pryor addresses that topic in his latest offering in the Getting to Know Urban series.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 16, 2012 12:10 AM
Football: When you're OK with your wins being Hopeless.
August 15, 2012 11:55 PM
Football: the-Ozone countdown of the 20-most important Buckeyes continues with our pick for No. 8. Find out who it is on Columns and Features.
August 15, 2012 7:30 PM
Football: The second episode of ESPNU's All Access at Ohio State aired tonight. In case you missed it Brandon Castel has the lowdown on what to look for when you do see it.
August 15, 2012 4:20 PM
the-Ozone Special Feature. Ever wonder what it must have been like for Jesse Owens in Nazi Germany? So does Jeff Rapp.
In the second installment of his new column, Jeff’s Weekly Sports Rapp, the longtime Ohio State reporter offers a moving look at the Olympic Games, and maybe the greatest American athlete of all time who just happened to be a Buckeye.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 15, 2012 11:40 AM
Football: In the military losing a stripe is known as getting busted.
In Urban Meyer's fall camp it is known as being accepted.
Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.
August 15, 2012 4:30 AM
Football: It's a big question every season; which freshmen are standing out in fall camp and have a chance to contribute this year?
Brandon Castel has the answers on Columns and Features.
August 15, 2012 4:25 AM
Football: Some people will never let themselves be happy.
August 15, 2012 3:20 AM
Football: the-Ozone countdown of the 20-most important Buckeyes has gotten to single digits.
Find out who No. 9 is on Columns and Features.
August 15, 2012 3:00 AM
Football: The Big Hungry is starting to catch some eyes at fall camp. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 15, 2012 2:15 AM
Football: This week of fall camp is huge for the Buckeyes, so big that Urban Meyer is calling it the "make or break" week for his team.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 14, 2012 8:15 PM
Football: The first episode of ESPN's All Access at Ohio State aired tonight. Urban Meyer and his staff made the most of their opportunity to present the Buckeye football program in a positive light to the nation.
Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.
August 14, 2012 2:30 PM
Football: "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning."
An OSU freshman linebacker has taken that to heart and now it's paying dividends for him.
Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.
August 14, 2012 4:35 AM
Football: the-Ozone countdown of the top-20 most important Buckeyes continues today with our pick for No. 10.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 14, 2012 3:50 AM
Football: Time-released forgiveness is the latest thing.
August 14, 2012 3:15 AM
Football: Jake Stoneburner has a new role with the Buckeyes, and oddly enough, it's his old role.
Brandon Castel has the explanation on Columns and Features.
August 14, 2012 2:25 AM
Football: Michael Chung's two-part interview series with the Meyer girls continues today with his interview with Nicki Meyer. You'll find it on Columns and Features.
Football: Head Coach Urban Meyer answered questions from reporters at the annual Media Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic center. Check out our videos of the event: |
Football: The injury to Jordan Hall has opened the door of opportunity for Carlos Hyde and the bruising tailback from Florida is making the most of it.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 13, 2012 11:00 AM
Football: It has been a long and arduous road back from injury for defensive end Nathan Williams.
Tony Gerdeman has the full report on Columns and Features.
August 13, 2013 1:50 AM
Football: Admirable qualities are in the eye of the beholder.
August 13, 2012 1:35 AM
Football: Tony Gerdeman's weekly Monday Morning Kickoff Report is on Columns and Features.
August 13, 2012 1:30 AM
Football: In a the-ozone exclusive Gigi Meyer, Urban Meyer's daughter, chats with Michael Chung on how she thinks things are going with OSU's head man since he has taken the Ohio State job.
Michael's report is on Columns and Features.
August 13, 2012 12:50 AM
Football; Several Buckeyes, including a few freshmen, have caught Urban Meyer's eye this fall.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
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August 12, 2012 8:50 PMFootball: Urban Meyer is definitely involved with the special teams and understands the importance of defense. There is absolutely no doubt however that his passion is offense.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 12, 2012 4:50 PM
Football: Today was media day for the OSU football team. Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill Report on Columns and Features.
August 12, 2012 1:30 PM
Football: Tony Gerdeman ranks the linebackers in the B1G Legends division today.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 11, 2012 5:30 PM
Football: Andrew Lind checks in with Part II of his look at the new football uniforms across the country.
Guest columnist Andrew Lind has the story on Columns and Features.
August 11, 2012 12:00 PM
Football: Why does Head Coach Urban Meyer consider the "Guy Behind the Guy" so important, and who fills that role for Ohio State?
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
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Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report from today's interview session is on Columns and Features.
August 10, 2012 4:15 AM
Football: And suddenly it all begins to make sense.
August 10, 2012 2:50 AM
Football: Should the Buckeyes even be thinking 12-0 right now? The-Ozone staff tackles that question Around the-Ozone Water Cooler on Columns and Features.
August 10, 2012 1:40 AM
Football: Our countdown of the top-20 most important Buckeyes marches on with our pick for No. 11.
It's on Columns and Features.
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August 8 and 9, 2012 Football: We are pleased to introduce Jeff Rapp as a new weekly columnist at The-Ozone.net. His column Jeff’s Weekly Sports Rapp will be featured every Wednesday, but we wanted to introduce him today on a day that wasn’t dominated by fall camp content.
Rapp is the owner and editor of SportsRappUp.com. He has covered Ohio State athletics since he graduated from the university more than 20 years ago. He currently serves as a voting member of the Heisman Trophy Trust and is a regular voice for the largest AM station in Columbus, 610 WTVN. He is a longstanding member of the Football Writers Association of America and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, and has written for such publications as The Columbus Dispatch, Athlon Sports, Buckeye Beat, Scarlet & Gray Illustrated, the Delaware Gazette and the Ohio State Alumni Magazine.
Jeff's first the-Ozone column, Searching for a Carrot, is on Columns and Features.
August 9, 2012 3:40 AM
Football: If you ever needed proof that there is an extremely fine line between semi-bold and semi-crazy you need to check out Tony Gerdeman's 12 Semi-Bold Predictions about B1G football on Columns and Features.
August 9, 2012 3:35 AM
Football: After a year as OSU's head football coach Luke Fickell has a new role with the Buckeyes and he seems to like it.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 9, 2012 3:30 AM
Football: Brandon Castel gives us an inside glimpse of the standards Urban Meyer is imposing on his Buckeye football team.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 9, 2012 3:25 AM
Football: the-Ozone series on the 20-Most Important Buckeyes continues today with our pick for No. 12.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 9, 2012 3:20 AM
Football: Better than Traveler's checks!
August 8, 2012 4:45 AM
Football: Ken Pryor's Understanding Urban series continues today with Ken's look at Reading Defensive Fronts.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 8, 2012 3:00 AM
Football: Our latest break down the offensive and defensive depth charts reflecting our observations at yesterday's practice is on Columns and Features.
August 8, 2012 2:35 AM
Football: You've lost that thievin' feeling.
August 8, 2012 2:20 AM
Football: Brandon Castel's Practice Insider Report on yesterday's performance of the OSU defense is on Columns and Features.
August 8, 2012 1:55 AM
Football: Tony Gerdeman's Practice Insider's Report on yesterday's performance by the OSU offense is on Columns and Features.
August 8, 2012 1:10 AM
Football: Our countdown of the 20-most important Buckeyes continues today with our pick for No. 13. It's on Columns and Features.
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August 8, 2012 12:45 AM Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on today's practice is on Columns and Features.
August 7, 2012 6:30 PM
Football Recruiting and the-Ozone Announcement: The-Ozone is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Chung to our staff.
Michael has in the past contributed recruiting information to several sites on the internet and now will be an exclusive the-Ozone reporter on football recruiting..
Michael's first update is now online, his interview today with North Carolina linebacking prospect Tyquan Lewis. It's on Columns and Features.
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Football: Asking the right question, but the wrong people.
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Football: It's that time of year when the depth chart is of great interest to everyone.
Brandon Castel breaks down the latest depth charts on both sides of the ball on Columns and Features.
August 7, 2012 2:55 AM
Football: After an off-season minor run in with the law that temporarily cost them their football scholarships both Jack Mewhort and Jake Stoneburner are back practicing with the Buckeyes.
Brandon Castel has all the details on Columns and Features.
August 7, 2012 2:40 AM
Football: Our countdown of the 20-most important Buckeyes this season continues today with our pick for No. 14. It's on Columns and Features.
August 7, 2012 2:05 AM
Football: Tony Gerdeman's Practice Insider Report on the OSU offense is on Columns and Features.
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August 7, 2012 2:00 AM Football: Brandon Castel's Practice Insider Report is on Columns and Features.
August 6, 2012 9:50 PM
Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on today's practice is on Columns and Features.
August 6, 2012 1:30 AM
Football: Are you all excited because Urban Meyer's innovative offense is going to take the Big Ten by storm and carry the Buckeyes to win after win after win?
Remember when that same thing was going to happen with Rich Rodriguez in Ann Arbor?
We all know how that turned out.
Brandon Castel has five things that Urban Meyer can learn from the Rich Rodriguez experiment at Michigan on Columns and Features.
August 6, 2012 2:20 AM
Football: The Buckeye offense was pretty pathetic last year. Tony Gerdeman has ten story lines that bear watching if the OSU offense is to be better this year.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 6, 2012 1:10 AM
Football: Old habit never die, they just keep getting in the way.
Augsut 6, 2012 1:00 AM
Football: Two-way players are not common in college football, but the Buckeyes may have one this fall.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 5, 2012 3:25 PM
Football: There is plenty of concern around about OSU's skill positions.
Don't count Braxton Miller in with the people who are fretting.
Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.
August 3, 2012 6:45 PM
Football: A young defensive lineman has asked for and been granted permission to transfer. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
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Football: Brandon Castel's report on what was an intense first practice of fall camp is on Columns and Features.
August 3, 2012 1:45 PM
Football: The first practice of fall camp is in the books. Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report is now on Columns and Features.
August 3, 2012 4:00 AM
Football: Exactly two hours from the time of this post the Buckeyes will be on the field for their first practice of fall camp.
If Urban Meyer has his way, it will be a camp that will be like none other that any of those involved have experienced before.
Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.
August 3, 2012 3:00 AM
Football: The incoming freshman class won't be the only source of players to fill some of the holes on the roster. A number of Buckeyes are returning from injury that could very well fit into OSU's plans.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 3, 2012 2:25 AM
Football: And you thought you were having a bad day.
August 3,2012 2:15 AM
Football: Tony Gerdeman's breakdown of the defensive lines in the B1G continues with his look at the Legends Division. It's on Columns and Features.
August 3, 2012 1:25 AM
Football: The opening of fall camp today means the resumption of several key position battles that have yet to be decided. Brandon Castel takes a look at one of those important position battles on Columns and Features.
August 3, 2012 1:10 AM
Football: Our countdown of the 20-most important Buckeyes this season continues today with our look at No. 15. It's on Columns and Features.
August 2, 2012 3:00 PM
Football: Ohio State and ESPN have reached an agreement that will give fans an inside glimpse of OSU's fall camp.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 2, 2012 11:30 AM
Football: Our countdown of the 20-most important Buckeyes this season continues today with a look at No. 16.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 2, 2012 3:15 AM
Football Recruiting: Recent OSU commitment Taivon Jacobs has OSU analyst Ken Pryor salivating.
Find out why on Columns and Features.
August 2, 2012 2:25 AM
Football: Brandon Castel's series breaking down the fall depth chart picks up again today with his look at the cornerback position.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 2, 2012 1:30 AM
Football: Tony Gerdeman has returned to his series on ranking the Big Ten's best units. Today he focuses s on the defensive side of the ball with a look at the defensive lines in the Leaders Division.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 2, 2012 1:10 AM
Football: There's something missing here.
August 1, 2012 6:15 PM
Football: There isn't likely to be much more news on the Bri'onte Dunn situation because Urban Meyer has decided to handle it as an internal affair.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
August 1, 2012 5:00 PM
Football: Freshman tailback Bri'onte Dunn has submitted to a drug test following his traffic citation in Alliance, Ohio, and has passed with flying colors.
Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.
August 1, 2012 8:15 AM
Football: Our countdown of the 20-most important Buckeyes continues today with our pick for number 17.
Patrick Maks has the story on Columns and Features.
August 1, 2012 2:00 AM
Football: Like rescuing someone from a cult.
August 1, 2012 1:45 AM
Football: Yesterday Brandon Castel gave us his best guess at the two-deep on the offensive side of the ball as fall camp gets ready to open.
Today Brandon gives us his best stab at the two-deep on the defensive side of the line of scrimmage.
It's on Columns and Features.
August 1, 2012 1:15 AM
Football: Tony Gerdeman continues his College Football Viewing Primer with his look at weeks 8 through 15. It's on Columns and Features.
August 1, 2012 12:45 AM
Football Recruiting: Urban Meyer recently shared some thoughts on the impact of the NCAA-imposed scholarship limitations OSU is working with this season and the next two.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
July 31, 2012 7:50 PM
Football: Law enforcement authorities have decided not to charge freshman running back Bri'onte Dunn with a drug possession charge that had been pending in the aftermath of a minor traffic citation.
Brandon Castel has all the details on Columns and Features.
July 31, 2012 3:30 AM
Football: While new football season is being looked toward with anticipation Jim Tressel and a number of his former players got together to talk about the past and what Tressel's OSU legacy might be.
Patrick Maks has the story on Columns and Features.
July 31, 2012 2:50 AM
Football: Goodbye's are all we got left.
July 31, 2012 2:40 AM
Football: The start of the season is about a month away, but it's not too early to start planning what games you'll be watching.
Tony Gerdeman's College Football Viewing Primer for weeks one through seven is on Columns and Features.
July 31, 2012 2:15 AM
Football: Urban Meyer knows Braxton Miller is an athlete - a great one - but now he wants to know if he's a leader as well.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
July 30, 2012 11:40 AM
Football: Freshman tailback Bri'onte Dunn has now been charged with possession of marijuana over the weekend, along with the original report of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.
July 30, 2012 11:10 AM
Football: Pall revered.
July 30, 2012 2:55 AM
Football: Tony Gerdeman's Monday Morning Kickoff deals with the coaching and poaching conversations of last week.
It's on Columns and Features.
July 30, 2012 2:35 AM
Football: Freshman tailback Bri'onte Dunn was cited on a misdemeanor traffic violation over the weekend, but contrary to some reports, was not arrested.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
July 30, 2012 1:35 AM
Football: The process of determining the depth chart for the season-opener begins when the team reports for fall camp this Friday.
Brandon Castel has a projection of what the depth chart will look like on the offensive side of the ball going into fall camp on Columns and Features.
July 30, 2012 12:40 AM
Football: Our countdown of the 20 most important Buckeyes for the upcoming season continues today with number 18. Find out who it is on Columns and Features.
July 29, 2012 2:15 AM
OSU Athletics: The Buckeyes will be well-represented in the summer Olympics.
Brandon Castel has the complete list on Columns and Features.
July 28, 2012 2:35 PM
Football Recruiting: Tony Gerdeman was on hand for OSU's inaugural Friday Night Lights last night.
Tony's observations are on Columns and Features.
July 28, 2012 1:30 PM
Men's and Women's Basketball: Both the Ohio State men's and women's basketball teams will participate in the Carrier Classic next season.
Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.
July 28, 2012 1:05 PM
Football: Urban Meyer says the SEC is the kingpin right now, but the Big 10 can catch up.
Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.
July 28, 2012 4:00 AM
Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on day two of Big Ten Media Days is on Columns and Features.
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Football: Some beggars CAN be choosers.
July 27, 2012 2:50 AM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
Football: There are some significant rule changes this year in college football. Tony Gerdeman has the breakdown on Columns and Features.
July 27, 2012 2:25 AM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
Football: Big 10 football coaches, including Urban Meyer, still have mixed responses regarding the role of Joe Paterno in the situation at Penn State.
Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.
July 26, 2012 6:35 PM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
Football: Media Days can someitme deliver a few moments that are boring. This year one coach delivered some moments that were outright disappointing.
the-Ozone report is on Columns and Features.
July 26, 2012 4:30 PM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
Football: What did Urban Meyer have to say in Chicago? Check out the full transcript of his remarks from the podium on Columns and Features.
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Football: Some of the big names in B1G coaching were last on the speaking list this year.
Check out Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on the comments of Mark Dantonio, Bo Pelini, and Kirk Ferentz on Columns and Features.
July 26, 2012 3:55 PM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on the comments of Michigan Head Coach Brady Hoke, Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald, and Minnesota Head Coach Jerry Kill is on Columns and Features.
July 26, 2012 3:40 PM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on the comments of Illinois Head Coach Tim Beckman, Penn State Head Coach Bill O'Brien, and Indiana Head Coach Kevin Wilson are on Columns and Features.
July 26, 2012 2:45 PM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on the comments of Purdue Head Coach Danny Hope and Wisconsin Head Coach Bret Bielema is on Columns and Features.
July 26, 2012 2:20 PM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
Football: Urban Meyer's biggest concerns right now don't involve his offense or defense. Brandon Castel has the detail on Columns and Features.
July 26, 2012 1:50 PM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
Football: Urban Meyer made his first address at the Big Ten Media Days event. Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill on his remarks is on Columns and Features.
July 26, 2012 12:50 PM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
the-Ozone Announement: Due to some very frustrating connectivity problems at Big Ten media days our reports are behind schedule. We're very sorry, but the circumstances are beyond our control.
July 26, 20012 9:20 AM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
Football: Big Ten media days are beginning shortly.
the-Ozone's Brandon Castel will have a Two Minute Drill on each of the four segments today. We will post here on the front page as Brandon completes each of his Two Minute Drill pieces.
Additionally. we will be posting on the-Ozone Forum as news items become available. Check the forum for up to the minute updates.
July 26, 2012 6:50 AM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
Football: Bag it and tag it.
July 26, 2012 6:35 AM CST (Chicago, Illinois)
Football: It's here.
Finally!
Coverage of the 2012 football season begins in earnest with the first day of Big Ten Media Days today.
Brandon Castel has a rundown of the big storylines to watch for on Columns and Features.
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