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Basketball: Ohio to Play Virginia Tech in “Secret Scrimmage”
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The Ohio Bobcats will play the Virginia Tech Hokies on Oct. 28 in Blacksburg, VA in a "secret scrimmage," according to CBSSports.com's Jeff Goodman. Many "secret scrimmages" happen around the nation at this time of the year. Fans and media aren't allowed in the arenas to watch, the scrimmages are set up by the programs… Read More
Solich Addresses the Miami Rivalry and Redhawk QB Zac Dysert in Weekly Press Conference
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The Ohio Bobcats’ rivalry with the Miami Redhawks has been one-sided as of late. The Redhawks haven’t beaten Ohio since 2005 and no player currently on Ohio's roster has lost to Miami. But, even with the Bobcats' recent dominance, Ohio head coach Frank Solich believes the rivalry is still going strong. “The rivalry exists; it’s a long… Read More
Solich Addresses Top 25 Ranking and Player Issues in Weekly Press Conference
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The Ohio Bobcats are ranked 25th in the nation in the AP Top 25 Poll. It is the first time Ohio has been ranked since 1968. In his weekly press conference, Ohio head coach Frank Solich was proud of the ranking and he talked about the benefits that come with it. “It’s great for… Read More
Weller Named MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week
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Ohio kicker Matt Weller was named MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week by the league offices on Monday. It is his third time winning the award this season. Weller moved into fourth place on the all-time MAC scoring list in the Akron game as he scored 10 points. Weller surpassed former Toledo… Read More
Ohio Ranked 25th in the Nation in Latest AP Top 25 Poll
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The Ohio Bobcats are ranked 25th in the nation in the latest AP Top 25 Poll. The poll was released today. The Bobcats' 25th ranking marks the first time Ohio has been in the AP Top 25 since 1968, which is the last time Ohio was 7-0. Ohio earned the ranking after defeating the Akron… Read More
Bobcats Hold Off Late Surge for Homecoming Victory
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As many fans and alumni were in town to see Ohio’s 2012 Homecoming game against the Akron Zips, the Bobcats threw a welcome home party. Ohio (7-0, 3-0 MAC) defeated Akron (1-6, 0-3 MAC) 34-28 in an entertaining battle. The Bobcats started out hot, but at one point deep in the game, the welcome home… Read More
Ohio vs. Akron Preview
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The Ohio Bobcats (6-0, 2-0 MAC) will host the Akron Zips (1-5, 0-2 MAC) on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Peden Stadium for Ohio’s 2012 Homecoming game. The Zips are coming off of a 24-10 loss to Bowling Green. Akron was up 10-0 at halftime, but gave up 24 second-half points to lose 24-10…. Read More
Beau Blankenship Named to 2012 Phil Steele Midseason All-America Team
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Ohio redshirt junior Beau Blankenship was named to the 2012 Phil Steele Midseason All-America Team on Wednesday. One of only two players from the MAC to be named to the All-America team, Blankenship was selected to the publication’s Fourth Team. Blankenship is currently ranked third in the nation in total rushing yards with 843… Read More
Solich has Faith in Ohio’s Unity Council to Lead Despite Injuries
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The Ohio Bobcats have been hit with a slew of injuries this year. All four team captains have been injured at some point during this season. Senior safety Gerald Moore and junior quarterback Tyler Tettleton, both team captains, have missed a game due to injury. Senior cornerback Travis Carrie, another one of Ohio's captains, is… Read More
Ohio vs. Buffalo Preview
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The Ohio Bobcats (5-0, 1-0 MAC) will welcome the University of Buffalo Bulls (1-3, 0-1 MAC) to Athens this Saturday for the noon kickoff of Ohio’s first MAC home game of the season. The Bobcats are 5-0 for the first time since 1968. They are the only undefeated team left in the MAC and one… Read More
Ohio Men’s Basketball Receives Verbal Commitment from DJ Wingfield
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Ohio men’s basketball has received a verbal commitment from 6-foot-5 shooting guard/small forward DJ Wingfield, according to Cincinnati.com. Wingfield is a senior at Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati. He averaged 17.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists as a junior at Lockland High School in Lockland, Ohio before transferring to Walnut Hills this year…. Read More
Ohio Freshman Angela Codian Named MAC Women’s Golfer of the Week
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Ohio freshman Angela Codian was named the MAC Women’s Golfer of the Week on Wednesday. She led Ohio to a 15th place finish at the at 2012 Nittany Lion Invitational. Codian tied for 15th place in the individual standings at the tournament. Codian has the best stroke average in the Mid-American Conference as a freshman…. Read More
Field Hockey: Walker Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week
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Brittany Walker, Ohio’s reliable goalkeeper, was named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week by the league offices today. This is the second time Walker has won the award this season. Walker shut out St. Joseph’s last week in a dominant performance. She has the second lowest goals against average in the MAC with… Read More
Solich Impressed by Blankenship’s Durability
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Ohio running back Beau Blankenship was a focal point during Ohio head football coach Frank Solich’s weekly press conference on Monday. Blankenship is quickly becoming a focal point on the national scale as well. The redshirt junior had 43 carries for 269 yards and two touchdowns against the University of Massachusetts Minutemen in the… Read More
Solich Impressed by Blankenship’s Durability
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Ohio running back Beau Blankenship was a focal point during Ohio head football coach Frank Solich’s weekly press conference on Monday. Blankenship is quickly becoming a focal point on the national scale as well. The redshirt junior had 43 carries for 269 yards and two touchdowns against the University of Massachusetts Minutemen in the… Read More
Ohio vs. Massachusetts Preview
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The Ohio Bobcats (4-0) will face the University of Massachusetts Minutemen (0-4) in the Bobcats’ first MAC game of the season on Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The Minutemen are new to the MAC, and they have struggled this season. UMass has been outscored 172-35 in its four games this year. Massachusetts got… Read More
Accurso Earns Another MAC Runner of the Week Honor
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Juli Accurso has been named Mid-American Conference Runner of the Week for the second time this season. The Ohio women's cross country junior placed third at the 2012 Toledo Inter-Regional Bubble Buster Invitational this past Friday. Accurso led Ohio to a ninth-place finish against a slew of nationally-ranked teams as she placed third with a… Read More
Depleted Receiving Corps Concerns Solich
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The Ohio Bobcats’ receiving corps is banged up heading into this Saturday’s game against the University of Massachusetts Minutemen, it will be the first MAC game of the season for Ohio. Ohio head coach Frank Solich expressed his concern for the receiving corps in his weekly press conference on Monday. “Tyler Futrell, I think,… Read More
Football: Ohio vs. Norfolk State Preview
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The Ohio Bobcats have defeated the two most daunting teams on their schedule. The Bobcats took down Penn State and Marshall in thrilling road victories, but according to Ohio head coach Frank Solich, The Nittany Lions and Thundering Herd are old news. “Those games are done with, the toughest part of our schedule lies ahead… Read More
Bobcat Ball Hawks: Woseley and Carpenter Lead by Example
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The Ohio Bobcats’ defense has been imperative in deciding the outcome of every game this season. Ohio has forced momentous turnovers, and two ball hawks in particular have been preying on opposing quarterbacks. Senior linebacker Jelani Woseley and redshirt sophomore safety Nathan Carpenter are responsible for most of Ohio’s immense turnovers. Woseley iced the… Read More
Brittany Walker Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week
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Brittany Walker, Ohio’s sophomore goalkeeper, was named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week by the league offices today. This marks the first time Walker has won the award, she earned it after only allowing one goal against Ohio State and Robert Morris last week. Walker recorded eight saves against Ohio State and… Read More
Frank Solich Press Conference 9/17
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In his weekly press conference, Ohio head football coach Frank Solich spoke about the athleticism of FCS opponent Norfolk State, his players' injuries and the "one-game-at-a-time" approach his team is taking as the season progresses. Here are some quotes from the presser: Solich on the inexperienced secondary – “I think [the secondary] has done a good… Read More
Football: Ohio’s Resiliency Rings in Battle for the Bell
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In the Battle for the Bell, the Ohio Bobcats did something that they hadn't done in 35 years. The Bobcats defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd at Joan C. Edwards Stadium; it was a feat that Ohio hadn’t accomplished since 1977. “[It was] a tremendous comeback by our guys tonight, I think they truly believe in… Read More
Football: Matt Weller Named MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week
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Ohio kicker Matt Weller has been named the MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week. Weller went 3 for 4 on field goal attempts against New Mexico State, hitting from 37, 25 and 26 yards out. His only miss was blocked by the Aggies right before the first half ended. He also was six… Read More
Football: Ohio Victorious in Potentially Historic Game
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In front of a record crowd at Peden Stadium, the Bobcats throttled the New Mexico State Aggies 51-24. 25,893 people witnessed a Bobcat victory in a potential turning point in Ohio Football history. “It was a great crowd. Our student body was tremendous. It’s a huge advantage to the players to be at home when… Read More