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
Sep 15, 2026
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UCLA abruptly ended any honeymoon Jim Tressel might have enjoyed as Ohio State head coach
Sep 14, 2026
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Ohio State stumbled Saturday night, but the reason might not be what many have pointed to
Sep 11, 2026
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The Buckeyes are headed to Austin for their sixth meeting with the Longhorns. I'm zeroing in on one particular part of this matchup that could favor Ohio State.
Sep 10, 2026
Here's another new feature from Cus Words Sports offering fun facts and historical perspective on Ohio State sports
Sep 8, 2026
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The second game of Ohio State's first season under Jim Tressel was postponed because of the terror attacks on 9/11/2001, which personally impacted one OSU player
Sep 4, 2026
The Buckeyes' season-opening game against Ball State should provide a few answers to questions that filled the offseason
Sep 1, 2026
Debut far from perfect but contains hints of how Tressel's tenure could go
Aug 28, 2026
Ryan Day began the week saying he is mad about everything, but what did he really mean?
Aug 27, 2026
With Jim Tressel's first game as head coach of the Buckeyes approaching, his first team was coming into focus in late August 25 years ago
Aug 15, 2026
Ohio State's NFL coordinators were coy at times but revealed a few things about which we have wondered when it comes to the 2026 Buckeyes
Aug 9, 2026
One thing stood out to me more than anything else during the first 3 days of preseason practice at Ohio State
Aug 1, 2026
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
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
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
