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Antwan Crutcher: Repealing a Redshirt
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Ohio football freshman Antwan Crutcher wasn't expecting to play football this season. He was scheduled to sit out the year on a redshirt, which would give him time to mature into the Bobcat system and learn from the more experienced players in front of him. Now, because of many injuries to the defensive line, Crutcher… Read More
Football: Ohio/Ball State preview
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Keys To The Game: Ball State (3-3, 1-1) vs Ohio (4-2, 1-1) For Pete's (Germano) Sake–Stay Healthy The Ohio defense is injured. Neal Huynh-out; Xavier Hughes-out; Carl Jones-out; Omar Leftwich-questionable. Those are five defensive starters that will probably miss Saturday's game against the Cardinals. The blows have severley hampered the defensive line-a unit that has… Read More
Football: Weller wins again
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This is becoming a Monday staple–Matt Weller was named the MAC East Division Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday for the third straight week. Ohio's all-time leader in field goals made extended his career total to 44 with three more field goals on Saturday. Weller was a perfect three-for-three on field goal… Read More
Football: Frank Solich Press Conference & Sights from the Sidelines
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Weren't watching the football game Saturday? Let us be your eyes. Here's what we saw on the field during Ohio's 38-37 loss to Buffalo in New York. Tyler Tettleton passed for 203 yards and a touchdown but the 'Cats gave up over 500 yards in the loss. Sights from the Sidelines Injury Bug… Read More
Football: Frank Solich Press Conference & “Sights from the Sidelines”
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Frank Solich talked to the media after his team's 17-10 win over conference foe Kent State on Saturday. The head coach addressed the injury concerns plaguing his team and how Ohio will prepare for 1-4 Buffalo in this weekend's contest. Sights From the Sidelines – Kent State Nate Carpenter, Troy Polamalu Without the Hair? Nathan… Read More
Football: Tettleton Grabs MAC Weekly Award
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Another week, another 250 yard passing performance, and another Player of the Week honor. Tyler Tettleton was named the Mid-American Conference, East Division Offensive player of the week Monday for his performance in Ohio's 17-10 win over Kent State. The sophomore quarterback threw for 276 yards, his third straight week over 250 yards, on 28-of-42… Read More
Football: Frank Solich Presser & “Sights from the Sidelines”
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In his weekly press conference, Ohio head coach Frank Solich looked forward to the big conference opener with Kent State on Saturday. He also talked about the health of the team – namely CB Travis Carrie and RB Donte Harden – and talked about the letdown that was Ohio's 38-26 loss Rutgers this past Saturday…. Read More
Field Hockey: Behind the Scenes – Ohio vs. Indiana
By: Grant Burkhardt, Matt Archibald, Tanner Smith
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Game day isn't all about the contest for Ohio field hockey. The Bobcat Sports Showcase went behind the scenes of Neil Macmillan's team on gameday. NCAA Field Hockey Rankings (records and rankings as of September 20, 2011): 1. Old Dominion: 8-0 (940) 2. North Carolina: 6-1 (873) 20. Northeastern: 5-3 (93) 21. Ohio: 6-2 (79)
HS Football: First OHSAA rankings unveiled
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If the playoffs started today, six area high school teams would make the playoffs. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its first football computer rankings Wednesday; the top eight teams in each region make the postseason. Tri-Valley sits in fifth place in Division 2, Region 7 with a 3-1 record. Four wins in four… Read More
Football: Tough Guy Eric Benjamin
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Ohio linebacker Eric Benjamin is playing football without four crucial ligaments in his right knee. How is that even possible? Watch to find out, and also you'll hear from teammates and coaches about Benjamin's toughness.
Football: Tettleton, Weller Win MAC Weekly Awards
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A career performance and a record-tying night means weekly conference awards for two Ohio football players. Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton was named Mid-American Conference East Division Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, the same day kicker Matt Weller was awarded the Special Teams honor for the second straight week. Tettleton was 20/29 for 285… Read More
Football: Ohio and Marshall Ring the Bell
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It's the Battle for the Bell at Peden Stadium, and outside the rivalry with Miami, this may end up being the biggest game of the season for Ohio football. Marshall has owned the rivalry lately. Here are some keys to Saturday's game. Ohio vs. Marshall The emotions will obviously be flying high in the 55th… Read More
OhioMD: John Bowman Teaches You About Knees
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Ohio head athletic trainer John Bowman will educate you on the human knee. You'll learn everything you need to know about the human knee and ligaments inside it. Bowman talks about how Eric Benjamin can possibly play football while he's missing many important ligaments in his right knee.
Former Ohio QB Bryant Accused of Sexual Harassment
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A former Ohio quarterback has been fired from his job because of sexual harassment. Cleve Bryant, the associate athletics director for football operations at Texas, was dismissed from the university last March after a university investigation. According to ESPN, an investigation within the Longhorns’ program determined “Bryant made repeated unwanted sexual advances toward a female… Read More
Field Hockey Cracks NCAA Top 20
By: Grant Burkhardt, Matt Archibald
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Taylor Brown's overtime goal against #8 American didn't just improve Ohio field hockey to 6-0. Her crunch-time shot propelled the Bobcats into the NCAA top 20 rankings. Ohio entered the national coaches poll today at number 15 after six straight wins to open the 2011 season. Ohio's defense continues to impress, as goaltender Jen McGill… Read More
Preview: Ohio Football Goes for Two Straight
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After a season-opening win over New Mexico State on the road last Saturday, Ohio football returns home for the first of six home games in 2011. Over 15,000 are expected for the home opener, one of seven night games the Bobcats will play this season. This Saturday night, the opponent is Gardner-Webb, a FCS school… Read More
How to Take a Football Team to New Mexico
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If you have ever traveled for a vacation then you know the fun is only had once you get to your destination. The planning, preparing, packing and traveling are far from a vacation. In fact, these stressors are what make vacations so enjoyable. Ohio’s first Director of Football Operations Jason Grooms has been planning the… Read More
Preview: Ohio Football Travels West for Season Opener
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Ohio heads to Las Cruces, New Mexico for the first game of 2011. The Bobcats are 13-point favorites over the Aggies. Here are some areas Ohio may have the advantage based on the 2010 season rankings. 1. Total Tackles for Loss: New Mexico State tallied 42 tackles for loss last year, good for 119th out… Read More
Meet the 2011 Ohio Football Captains
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For the first time in Ohio football history, the Bobcat players have voted seven of their teammates as worthy of being captains for the upcoming football season. Ohio Football Captains Eric Benjamin – LB LaVon Brazill – WR Riley Dunlop – WR Joe Flading – OL Noah Keller – LB Jeff King – DL Jordan… Read More
Ohio Football: 2011 Schedule Breakdown
By: Matt Archibald, Tanner Smith
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Ohio football's season starts this Saturday on the road at New Mexico State. The Aggies were 2-10 last year, and NMSU kick off the Bobcats' season – one of the weakest schedules in the country. Ohio Football 2011 Schedule September 3: at New Mexico State September 10: vs. Gardner-Webb September 17: vs. Marshall September 24:… Read More