I write about sports and more in Southwest and Central Ohio including preps, Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds and more for Cus Words Sports as well as PressProsMagazine and Men's Journal
Aug 1, 2026
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After an eventful three days in Chicago, we look ahead to the start of preseason practices at Ohio State for 2026
Jul 29, 2026
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Tony Petitti revealed what it will take to get his poor playoff expansion proposal over the finish line
Jul 25, 2026
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Ohio State lost a high-profile recruiting battle with Tennessee but retained a quarterback commit and secured yet another coveted defensive line prospect verbal
Jul 22, 2026
The summer of 2001 was massive for the future of Ohio State football and Jim Tressel's tenure in Columbus
Jul 18, 2026
Ohio State's attempts to add experience did not change the average age of the roster as it turns out
Jul 12, 2026
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Changes to NCAA eligibility rules give Ohio State an opportunity to set up a unique roster management system that takes advantage of its natural advantages
Jul 3, 2026
How could a change in eligibility alter the way Ryan Day builds his rosters now and in the future?
Jun 27, 2026
Ryan Day and Tyler Bowen are working on a historic haul when it comes to the offensive line, both in quality and quantity
Jun 22, 2026
Michigan just lost its national champion basketball coach, Ohio State hoops gave a preview of what is next and a QB recruiting update
Jun 19, 2026
Ryan Day likes to come up with unique areas of emphasis each year. For 2026, that appears to be having his team play its best in the final quarter of games.
Jun 16, 2026
When you can add a five-star talent without being sure he will have a role, that is a good sign about the direction of Jake Diebler's program
Jun 12, 2026
Ohio State announced this week when fans can attend preseason practices and that a ticket will cost more than games did earlier this century
May 29, 2026
Some of Ohio State's best opponents got tougher via the transfer portal, the Buckeyes are set to face a handful of the nation's top quarterbacks, and the SEC stands against CFP over-expansion
May 28, 2026
The 2001 Ohio State spring football game gave fans hope they might see some fireworks in the fall, but it ended up playing out like many wins from the Tressel era
May 22, 2026
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The Big Ten’s defense of its loony 24-team CFP scheme was even more embarrassing than expected
May 15, 2026
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Good news and bad this week: On the plus side, the Buckeyes will again look like the Buckeyes this fall, but on the negative the drumbeats for a 24-team CFP are only growing louder.
May 12, 2026
The Ohio State defense was in a better place than the offense in the spring of 2001, but new leadership brought plenty of questions about the future of the Silver Bullets
May 9, 2026
I'm as much a traditionalist as they come, but the changes hitting college sports could devalue conference membership enough for something unthinkable to be at least worth considering: Ohio State as an independent.
May 5, 2026
The first thing almost everyone wants to know when a new football coach is what kind of offense he plans to run, and that was no different when Jim Tressel took over Ohio State. He was not quick to give away his intentions, but one quote defined how the next decade would go.
May 1, 2026
Let's take a look at how Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class is shaping up with summer camp and visit season just around the corner
Apr 29, 2026
25 years ago, Jim Tressel was in his first season as head coach at Ohio State. Here's the a look at the lay of the land when his first spring practice kicked off with the Buckeyes
Apr 24, 2026
4 Ohio State Buckeyes were taken in the first round of the NFL Draft with more to come this weekend. Here is a look at how those first picks fit in with recent history at Ohio State and across the country and league.
Apr 20, 2026
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Thoughts on what went on over the last couple of days
Apr 17, 2026
The Buckeyes will be at Ohio Stadium on Saturday for a football game. Here are some things I'll be watching.
Apr 14, 2026
Ohio State is soliciting opinions on how to fix up Ohio Stadium and the Schottenstein Center. Here is mine.
