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Basketball: Ohio to Play Virginia Tech in “Secret Scrimmage”

By: Alex Marcheschi
Posted on: Tuesday, October 23, 2012

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

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Solich Addresses the Miami Rivalry and Redhawk QB Zac Dysert in Weekly Press Conference

By: Alex Marcheschi
Posted on: Monday, October 22, 2012

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

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Solich Addresses Top 25 Ranking and Player Issues in Weekly Press Conference

By: Alex Marcheschi
Posted on: Wednesday, October 17, 2012

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

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Weller Named MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week

By: Alex Marcheschi
Posted on: Monday, October 15, 2012

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

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Ohio Ranked 25th in the Nation in Latest AP Top 25 Poll

By: Alex Marcheschi
Posted on: Sunday, October 14, 2012

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

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Bobcats Hold Off Late Surge for Homecoming Victory

By: Alex Marcheschi
Posted on: Saturday, October 13, 2012

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

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Ohio vs. Akron Preview

By: Alex Marcheschi
Posted on: Friday, October 12, 2012

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

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Beau Blankenship Named to 2012 Phil Steele Midseason All-America Team

By: Alex Marcheschi
Posted on: Thursday, October 11, 2012

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

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Solich has Faith in Ohio’s Unity Council to Lead Despite Injuries

By: Alex Marcheschi
Posted on: Monday, October 8, 2012

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

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Ohio vs. Buffalo Preview

By: Alex Marcheschi
Posted on: Friday, October 5, 2012

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