Wednesday, April 23
Michigan offensive lineman Justin Boren has decided to transfer to Ohio State, and the Columbus Dispatch has a story on the move and what it means to the OSU/U-M rivalry.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a feature story on Jim Tressel's in-state recruiting with Illinois coach Ron Zook continuing his attempts to poach Ohio's top players. The Plain Dealer also has some recruiting notes.
The Dispatch has an interesting feature story on former Buckeye wrestler Tommy Rowlands, who is hoping to make the U.S. Olympic team.
The Akron Beacon Journal has a feature story on former Buckeye Vernon Gholston, who will be taken early in the NFL Draft this weekend.
Jon Spencer of the Mansfield News Journal has a column on whether there should be a quarterback derby at Ohio State this season.
The Associated Press (via the Dispatch) has a story on APR (academic progress report) problems for Tom Crean at Indiana.
Bob Hunter of the Dispatch has a column on the response he got from Ohio State about his column on how more regular fans should be able to come to Buckeye football games.
Finally, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review have notes on Jeannette, Pa., running back Jordan Hall giving his verbal to Ohio State. The Dayton Daily News also has a short note on Ohio State receiving verbals from Hall and Monroeville (Pa.) Gateway linebacker Dorian Bell.