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Column: In Coop We (Continue To) Trust
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Editor’s Note: Tanner Smith is a 2012 graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. He is the former producer and co-creator of The Bobcat Sports Showcase and currently is working as a producer for 20/20 Visual Media in Philadelphia, PA. I've been thinking about this for a while now. Well, to… Read More

Ohio Bobcat Athletics: Year In Review
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After the most successful season in Ohio Bobcat athletics history, its time to reflect on the year that was for Bobcat sports. The WOUB Sports staff and The Bobcat Sports Showcase crew have put together a few dozen of the best plays and moments of the entire year. Take a look at what the compilations… Read More

Football: LaVon Brazill Talks NFL Draft
By: Matt Archibald, Tanner Smith
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It's April 19. The NFL Draft begins in exactly one week. That means former Ohio wide receiver LaVon Brazill is seven, eight or nine days away from arguably the most important day of his life. "It would be a dream come true," Brazill said about receiving that call from a coach and hearing his name… Read More

Men’s Basketball: Locker Room Interviews After Ohio Beat South Florida
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Hear from John Groce, Walter Offutt, Jon Smith and Stevie Taylor after the 'Cats punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 @BobcatShowcase

Men’s Basketball: Ohio’s Mindset Different This Time Around
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It happens every year, right around this time in March. The NCAA Tournament kicks off and a lot of big-name programs win their first round games with no problem, but there are a selective few each year that don't fall into the mundane and stereotypical; they are called Cinderella. In 2010, the Ohio Bobcats, even… Read More

Men’s Basketball: Cooper Named MVP As Ohio Wins MAC For Second Time In Three Seasons
By: Blake Brodie, Grant Burkhardt, Matt Archibald, Rob Guliano, Tanner Smith
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Dj Cooper leads 'Cats to NCAA Tournament Berth, but Bench Key in Win John Groce has said all year that "this is the deepest team I've ever had." That depth is one of the main reasons Ohio is back in the dance. This year's Bobcats team is led by Cooper. He and Walter Offutt are… Read More

The Battle of the Bricks from the Bobcat perspective
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The history of the rivalry between Ohio and Miami is well-documented. Hear about the current state of the "Bricks" rivalry from current and former Bobcats. @BobcatShowcase

Football: Get ready for Potatoes (Bowl Preview)
By: Matt Archibald, Tanner Smith
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Football: Ohio football goes go-karting
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Only a few days remain before Ohio football plays Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. For a few hours, though, the Bobcats jumped into the fast lane to race go-karts against each other. @BobcatShowcase

Football: Competitive advantage for blue-clad Utah State in Boise?
By: Matt Archibald, Tanner Smith
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Does Boise State University's blue turf pose a problem for Ohio in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl? Utah State will wear its blue jerseys on Saturday afternoon in Boise, Id. The Bobcat Sports Showcase, with the help of Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton, did a little experiment to find out. @BobcatShowcase

Football: Bobcats bowl for charity in Boise
By: Matt Archibald, Tanner Smith
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Ohio football participated in "Strikes for Spuds" – a charity bowling event which leads up to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Saturday, December 17. The Bobcats and the Utah State Aggies, their bowl game opponent, bowled in the event Tuesday night to donate potatoes to each school's surrounding town and to the city of… Read More



Football: Weller wins another MAC weekly award
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Ohio junior Matt Weller is the week eight special teams Player of the Week for the MAC East. The Bobcats cruised to a 37-20 win over Akron this past Saturday, with 13 of its points coming off of Weller's right foot. The Twinsburg, Ohio native was a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals on Saturday, knocking… Read More

Football: Tracking Tyler Tettleton’s progression
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Ohio sophomore quarterback Tyler Tettleton has made big strides in his progress as a decision-maker for the Bobcats. He has accounted for 19 touchdowns (15 passing, four rushing) and has only thrown four interceptions through seven games. The 'Cats have five games left to try to make a push for a MAC East title, but… 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)

Former Bobcat Signs With UIFL Team
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Former Ohio quarterback Boo Jackson has signed with a professional football team in the Ultimate Indoor Football League. Jackson will be making his way back to Ohio to play with the Canton Cougars. In his time at Ohio, the 6'1" product of El Camino College threw for 48 career touchdowns, while also breaking the Ohio… Read More

Weller Nabs MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week
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For the second week in a row, an Ohio Bobcat football player has received a MAC Player of the Week honor. This week, green and white kicker Matt Weller earns the recognition from the conference for his contributions to Ohio's 30-3 win over Gardner-Webb. Weller was 3-of-4 on field goals against the Runnin' Bulldogs and… Read More

Travis Carrie Nabs MAC Honor
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Ohio cornerback and punt return man Travis Carrie was named MAC East Special Teams player of the week after the ‘Cats 44-24 win over New Mexico State on Saturday. The California native only had two punt returns, but he made them count, averaging 35.5 yards per return and taking one 65 yards for a touchdown. … Read More

How to Play Field Hockey: Goalie Skills
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Field hockey is undefeated at 5-0 after a win over Ohio State (2-1) and wins over St. Joseph's (7-2) and Temple (2-0). Neil Macmillan's squad will most likely jump into the national top 25 rankings when they're announced tomorrow, but he still had time to talk Tanner Smith through the art of field hockey goaltender.

Meet Tyler Tettleton
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Seemingly for the first time in the Frank Solich era, Ohio football has a bonafide starting quarterback. No committees, no sharing time, no doubt. Tyler Tettleton won the starting quarterback job in spring practice and has continued strong play through fall training camp and into the first game of the 2011 season, completing 16 of… Read More

Field Hockey Tutorial
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*EXTENDED VERSION* Ohio field hockey is off to a fast start in 2011, winning its first two matches. As Neil Macmillan's club prepares to tackle Ohio State on Wednesday, learn the basics of field hockey with the seventh-year head coach of the Lady Bobcats. This video is part one of two; the second part –… 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