Saturday, September 11
It's game day again, and the Columbus Dispatch has a story on this afternoon's quarterback matchup between Ohio State's Terrelle Pryor and Miami's Jacory Harris. The Dispatch also has a story on the 2008 OSU recruiting class, also known as the Brew Crew, getting its chance to lead the Buckeyes in a big non-conference game.
The Columbus Dispatch has a story on what the Ohio State offense needs to do against Miami to earn a victory and provides an interesting stat about how the Buckeye defense has fared recently in games against Top 25 competition. The Plain Dealer also has a list of what to watch for during the game.
The Associated Press (via the Dayton Daily News) has some notes on this afternoon's game.
The Akron Beacon Journal has a story on Pryor still looking for his first winning grade as Ohio State's quarterback.
The Toledo Blade has a story on how a win this afternoon could set the tone for the rest of the season.
Along similar lines, the Lorain Morning Journal has a story on national title hopes being on this line for both teams.
Joe Blundo of the Dispatch has a column on why Ohio and Columbus are better than Florida and Miami. Bob Hunter of the Dispatch also has a column on how we'll all have to wait and see if today's game will be a historic rematch.
Bill Livingston of the Plain Dealer has a column saying not to overlook Brandon Saine when watching the game.
Keeping Up With The Canes
The Miami Herald has a story on the Hurricanes and Buckeyes meeting again. The Herald also has a story on Harris handling the pressure of being Miami's leader.
The Akron Beacon Journal has a story on how Miami is just looking for a win this afternoon, not style points.
Friday, September 10
Senior tailback Brandon Saine is the subject of a Columbus Dispatch story. The Dispatch also has an OSU notebook and its weekly Gameday+ page.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a story on the hard feelings from both Ohio State and Miami's fan bases lead into Saturday's game. The Plain Dealer also has an OSU notebook, video from Jim Tressel's Thursday meeting with the media on preparing for Miami and on LeBron James after OSU quarterback Terrelle Pryor mentioned the Ohio native on Wednesday.
The Akron Beacon Journal has a story on Miami fans' long wait for revenge.
The Associated Press (via the Toledo Blade) has a story on Tressel's comments about James. The AP (via the Dayton Daily News) also has an OSU notebook.
The Lorain Morning Journal has a story on Pryor and Miami quarterback Jacory Harris.
Finally, Bob Hunter of the Dispatch has his weekly Rumblings column, as well as some additional notes on his blog. Michael Arace of the Dispatch has a column on Pryor and James.
Keeping Up With The Canes
The Miami Herald has a story on the much debated pass interference call in the 2002 national title game.
The Dispatch has a story on Miami coach Randy Shannon.
Thursday, September 9
The Ohio State defensive line is the subject of a Columbus Dispatch story. The line getting pressure on Miami quarterback Jacory Harris could be a key to Saturday's game. The Dispatch also has an OSU notebook.
A story by the Cleveland Plain Dealer compares the quarterbacking styles of Ohio State's Terrelle Pryor and Miami's Harris. Pryor met with the media on Wednesday, and the Plain Dealer has a short note on his request that LeBron James not be harrassed if he comes to the game on Saturday.
The Lorain Morning Journal has a story on Pryor wanting to put on a show for LeBron James.
The Canton Repository has a story Pryor.
The Associated Press (via the Dayton Daily News) has an OSU notebook, led with a note on redshirt freshman Ken Guiton playing the role of Harris on the scout team.
The Akron Beacon Journal has a story on how a loss to the Hurricanes would ruin Ohio State's national title hopes.
Matt Markey of the Toledo Blade has a brief column on some of the more notorious moments in Miami football history.
The Plain Dealer has a short note on the OSU wrestling team adding former national champions J Jaggers and Mike Pucillo to its coaching staff.
Finally, the Plain Dealer has a video of former professional wrester Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, a former Miami football player, predicting victory for his Hurricanes this weekend.
Keeping Up With The Canes
The Miami Herald has a story on Harris' focus on the Buckeyes.
Wide receiver LaRon Byrd is the subject of a Dispatch story.
The Herald has a story on Pryor. Isreal Gutierrez of the Herald also has a column on this weekend's big game.
Finally, the Herald has a note on Miami talking about Ohio State traditions and crowd noise.
Wednesday, September 8
The past remained the main topic of discussion, as the 2003 Fiesta Bowl is the subject of stories by the , Canton Repository, Lorain Morning Journal and Dayton Daily News.
The Toledo Blade has a story on Saturday's quarterback battle between Terrelle Pryor and Miami's Jacory Harris.
The Dispatch has an OSU podcast and a notebook.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a story on the matchup between the Ohio State offensive line and Miami's defensive line and an OSU notebook.
The Dayton Daily News also has a story on how the Buckeyes and Hurricanes both have swagger.
Finally, The Associated Press (via the DDN) has story from Jim Tressel's Tuesday press conference, during which he said he has not re-watched the last meeting with Miami.
Keeping Up With The Canes
The Miami Herald has a story on Miami's past struggles against mobile quarterbacks like Pryor. The Herald also has a brief note on running back Graig Cooper, who is likely out for Saturday's game.
The Dispatch has a story on how UM head coach Randy Shannon wants to keep his team focused on the upcoming battle with the Buckeyes.
Finally, Steve Gorten, a UM beat writer for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, says Ohio Stadium is not a hostile environment.
Tuesday, September 7
The Columbus Dispatch has a story on the differing leadership styles of senior linebackers Brian Rolle and Ross Homan. OSU historian Jack Park also has a Dispatch story on how former Buckeye coach John Cooper was not forgotten when Ohio State beat Miami (Fla.) for the 2002 national title.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a short note on Tyler Moeller being named the Big Ten defensive player of the week. Doug Lesmerises of the Plain Dealer posts his weekly AP Top 25 ballot.
The Toledo Blade has a story on the 2003 Fiesta Bowl and whether Miami will be looking for revenge.
Bill Livingston of the Plain Dealer says the '03 Fiesta Bowl is still the greatest game ever.
Finally, Greg Billings of the Dayton Daily News has a brief column on a positive first college football week for the Big Ten.
Keeping Up With The Canes
The Miami Herald has a story on how the Hurricanes want to turn up the pressure on OSU quarterback Terrelle Pryor on Saturday. Susan Miller Degnan of the Herald also has a short update from Miami's Tuesday practice.
Finally, The Associated Press (via the Dispatch) has a story on Miami's family ties.