Scout/Buckeye Sports Bulletin FAQ

Scout has partnered with Buckeye Sports Bulletin to ensure Ohio State fans get the best online and print products available. We’ve prepared answers to some Frequently Asked Questions below. If your question isn’t answered below, call the Scout Sales Center at 888.979.0979.

Q: What is Buckeye Sports Bulletin?
A: Buckeye Sports Bulletin is America’s oldest and most respected magazine devoted to Ohio State athletics. Founded in 1981, BSB is one of the nation's largest college sports magazines dedicated to one particular school. Buckeye Sports Bulletin serves a print audience of more than 30,000 subscribers.

Q: Who will get Buckeye Sports Bulletin?
A: Any Scout subscriber who is a current 3-month, Annual TAP-Plus or magazine-only subscriber will receive Buckeye Sports Bulletin.

Q: Will I still receive the Scout monthly magazine?
A: No. We are replacing our monthly magazine (10 issues a year) with Buckeye Sports Bulletin (30 issues per year).

Q: What is the publishing schedule for Buckeye Sports Bulletin?
A: BSB is distributed 30 times per year - weekly during football and basketball seasons, biweekly throughout the spring and monthly in June, July, August and December.

Q: What if I am already a subscriber to Buckeye Sports Bulletin? Will I get two copies?
A: Scout will merge our list with the BSB mail list. If you have a duplicate subscription Scout will contact you with options to reconcile your account.

Q: Should I contact Scout if I already have a Buckeye Sports Bulletin subscription?
A: There is no need to do so. Once we finish the mailing list merge with Buckeye Sports Bulletin we will find your duplicate subscription and we will contact you.

Q: Will I still receive the Scout Recruiting Guides?
A: Yes. Current 3-month, and Annual TAP-Plus and magazine-only subscribers will still receive the Scout Recruiting Guides in the Spring and Fall.

Q: If I purchase the Annual Total Access Pass, will I still receive a full year of Sports Illustrated?
A: Yes. For a limited time, if you purchase the Annual Total Access Pass, you will receive a full year (56 issues) of Sports Illustrated as part of your subscription.

Q: Who will send my annual subscription renewal package?
A: If you subscribed through Scout you will receive renewal offers from Scout.

Q: Will Scout still publish the 2007 Bucknuts Recruiting Guide that is being promoted on the site?
A: Scout 3-month and Annual TAP-Plus and magazine-only subscribers will get a bigger and more comprehensive signing day issue from Buckeye Sports Bulletin.