Ballard Blocked Way To Parker Award

Senior Jake Ballard may be a tight end, but his blocking talents were what earned his an accolade Sunday at Ohio State's football banquet. Ballard shared the Jim Parker Award as Ohio State's top offensive lineman.   Full Story

Senior offensive lineman Jim Cordle is usually at ease speaking to groups, but he seemed a little off while taking his turn at the microphone during Ohio State's football banquet. It turned out to be for a good reason: He was getting ready to propose to his girlfriend.   Full Story

The regular season is complete for all teams across the nation, and the Rose Bowl sits as the next game on Ohio State's schedule. After enjoying his team's annual awards banquet, head coach Jim Tressel shared his early thoughts on Oregon and his team's last game of the season.   Full Story

Take a look at the best stories that weren't done by us. Come along as we take a trip around the 'net for all the Ohio State news that you can handle.   Full Story

Here are some off-the-cuff observations about my full day/afternoon/evening/late night viewing of the final regular-season Saturday of college football for 2009.   Full Story

While the Ohio State men's basketball team was in the process of throttling visiting Eastern Michigan, the halftime crowd at Value City Arena recognized the football team's 2009 Big Ten title. Addressing the fans, captains Kurt Coleman, Doug Worthington and Austin Spitler are predicting a Rose Bowl victory for the Buckeyes.   Full Story

Just when we thought Chip Kelly would open up and share his thought on his first year as a head coach, he reminded everyone he has some more work this season -- the Rose Bowl. All year long Kelly has steadfastly refused to talk about anything that falls outside the realm of the next game. Now, fresh off a 37-33 win over Oregon State, Kelly is back at work, preparing for the Ohio State Buckeyes.   Full Story

Today's blog is a primer on what to watch for tonight as Oregon hosts Oregon State for the Pac-10 championship and Rose Bowl berth opposite Ohio State. We also have the weekly features: This Week In College Football History, news and notes from Around the County and the Fearless Forecast.   Full Story

One constant during the past couple of seasons when it comes to Ohio State football has been griping about the performance of the team's offensive line. With that in mind, members of the unit hope paving the way for the Buckeyes' end-of-season success answered some critics. Either way, it's hard to argue the Buckeyes got better as the year progressed.   Full Story

Many wondered about when the light would go on for Terrelle Pryor during his first season and a half at Ohio State, and the last five games of this season seemed to provide some candlepower. Pryor seemed to make obvious strides, moves that were perhaps necessary for the signal caller to harness his gifts, Jeff Svoboda says in this edition of SvoNotes.   Full Story

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We have some leftover thoughts about Ohio State's latest victory over Michigan along with all the weekly features including This Week In College Football History, news and notes from Around The Country and the Fearless Forecast.   Full Story

Excuse Jim Tressel if he whistled some Frank Sinatra on the way out of Michigan Stadium as a victor for the third time in a row. Who can blame him after a Big Ten championship season in which his philosophy came under attack regularly? He beat the Wolverines for an eight time in nine years, and he did it his way, albeit with an ironic twist.    Full Story

Any Ohio State fan can tell you about the trials and tribulations experienced by senior wide receiver/returner Ray Small. The final regular season of a career that has been filled with plenty of ups and downs came to a close Saturday with an unexpected honor for the Cleveland Glenville native.   Full Story

When it was all said and done, Justin Boren was simply happy to have put the game in the past. Find out what the former Michigan offensive linemen thought about his first return to Michigan Stadium while wearing an Ohio State uniform since his decision to transfer from the Wolverines.   Full Story

While this edition of the Ohio State-Michigan game might have ended up being a lot closer than many people expected, the outcome remains the same, as the Buckeyes once again defeated the Wolverines, 21-10. Bill Greene has more in this edition of "Thoughts to Bank on."   Full Story

Former four-star defensive tackle Willie Mobley has decided to go to Arizona.   Full Story

Throughout the high school football season, BuckeyeSports.com will be following the progress of Ohio State’s football commitments. Here is how the OSU verbal commitments and their teams fared Nov. 20-21.   Full Story

For the 106th version of The Game, we took a close look at the play of Michigan's star defensive end, wondered about Ohio State big plays, special teams and turnovers for both teams. See how those topics played out in the last weekly installment of Five Answers.   Full Story

Take a look at the best stories that weren't done by us. Come along as we take a trip around the 'net for all the Ohio State news that you can handle.   Full Story

When Ohio State needed an answer to Michigan's only touchdown drive, the Jim Tressel and his coaching staff reached into their bag of tricks and took out one near and dear to the heart of the Wolverines' head coach.   Full Story

The defense created five turnovers and the offense did just enough to allow Ohio State to close out the 2009 regular season with a 21-10 victory at Michigan. It was the Buckeyes' record sixth straight win over the Wolverines.   Full Story

The following is a live journal composed during the Ohio State/Michigan game. All times listed are Pacific Standard Time.   Full Story

Join the discussion as Ohio State takes on the Michigan Wolverines.   Full Story

Every day in the late summer and fall has its moments in Ohio State football history, and Nov. 21 is no different. The Buckeyes are 11-4-1 on this date, which includes an emotional victory in Earle Bruce's final game as head coach. Take a trip back through the Buckeye Sports Bulletin archives (and beyond) in this edition of "This Date In Buckeye History."   Full Story