Winning The Game That Matters

Just because Ohio State doesn’t get the “privilege” of spending a lot of money going to a post season exhibition game doesn’t mean that Buckeye Fans shouldn’t care about the 2012-13 Bowl Season.

(although, the fact that 34 of the 36 games are being broadcast on ESPN/ABC might change your opinion)

At any rate, the post-season means that it’s contest time again. But first, a huge “Congrats!!” to Ken for winning our season-long Picks’ Challenge… his prize is on the way, and your prize will be a guest post from him here at tBBC.

And now to the good stuff… your chance to win. We’re using Yahoo! again instead of the Four Letter Network; let the record show that since we made the switch Charles Robinson has not been to Columbus.

/knocks on wood; rubs lucky Buckeye necklace

Here’s what you need to know- To get involved, click through the awesome link. You can also get there with this information

Group ID#: 13348
Password: elguap0

(note, that’s a zero and not an “O” at the end)

We’re still compiling a prize package, but you can bet that our friends at The Buckeye Room and Easy Canvas Prints will be involved somehow!

Bonus points for picking the one B1G team to win their game… so much for Wisconsin, am I right?

Don’t miss out…

Tags: 2012-13 Bowls, Gambling? Us?, Yahoo!
Categories: Administrative Whatnot, College Football

Spiral bound and everything!

Another Wednesday, another mainstream media member making less than accurately informed statements about issues they think they understand…

Buckeye 411

• Hall? Maybe- This week, Jordan Hall was cleared physically to play by the OSU medical staff, but the jury is still out on how “ready” he is- game speed, etc. Tuesday was a testing day, so we may hear more as the week progresses; personally, I’d prefer that he rest and get ready for B1G season.
• Dodson? Better- Late Tuesday night news broke that Ohio State freshman Kyle Dodson had experienced dehydration as a part of Tuesday’s grueling practices.  The University reports that he is healthy, though, and we will keep you up to date as the situation develops.
• Injury Updates- Nathan Williams is still banged up, and may be limited this week. Michael Bennett’s groin injury is more complicated than initially thought, he will need further time off to recover (some whispers of a possible redshirt for the sophomore).
• Bears: One of the points that Coach Meyer emphasized was that normally this week would be a chance to review the fundamentals with the team, particularly given some of the miscommunication that still is happening on offense and defense.  However, the Cal Bears run a defense that Ohio State will only see in this week’s matchup, the famous Buddy Ryan 46 (named after former Buckeye Doug Plank). If there weren’t concerns already about OSU’s ability to run in the interior of the line, Carlos Hyde’s replacements will have to do so against a stout three man front.
• Consider Yourself Warned- There’s a strike in Chicago that’s getting all of the news these days, but Buckeye fans should be aware of a brewing controversy on campus as well... #TeamGroundCrew
• West Coast Speed- Cal is a program known for producing great receivers and return specialists, and this year is no exception. In the teleconference this morning, Coach Meyer pointed to Keenum Allen as yet another in the long line of skill position performers for Coach Tedford; given some of the miscommunication in the secondary, this has got to be a concern for Ohio State on Saturday.
• Greatness Comes In Pairs: Newest Nissan “Heisman House” video is amazing for all the right reasons: Read More

Tags: 2012 Season, Archie Griffin, Cal Golden Bears, Charlie Weis, JB Shugarts, Jeff Tedford, Jordan Hall, Kyle Dodson, Mich1gAAn, Michael Bennett, Mississippi State, MZone, Nathan Shapiro, Nathan Williams, Oregon, SBP, SEC, Texas A&M, Tickets, Tim Brando, Tony Gerdeman, Urban Meyer, Yahoo!
Categories: College Football, Humor, Michigan Football, NCAA Investigations, Ohio State Football

Weekly update from Coach Fickell’s press conference as well as notes from around the world of college football.

B1G Game, Big Ammo

Buckeye 411

• Injury Update: No news today on Philly Brown or Nathan Williams; it’s speculated that Brown may be back sooner of the two. Coach made no comments on some of the other guys dinged up- (Melvin Fellows, etc.)
• Fickell Speaks: In preparing for Michigan State, coach Fickell will be facing one of his mentors in former colleague and current Spartan Mark Dantonio.  When asked about this, he said-

Just the three years Coach Dantonio was here with him, probably the one guy that I stay most in contact with since he’s been gone. Just probably because we’re more similar people in general, family oriented guys, a lot of those kind of things. That’s very important for him, how you handle these situations, what’s really important, don’t forget about those kinds of things. We have a good relationship. If there’s one person I’ve talked to as much as anybody, it would be him.

I’ve said before, if I was playing my brother, I’d want to beat him as bad as I want to beat anybody. I don’t think that changes or factors into it.

• Captain, My Captain: This weeks’ “Leader-go-round” lands on Nate Ebner (his second tour of duty), Nate Oliver, and Jordan Hall.  First time in Buckeye History that there’ve been two “Nates” as captains. Read More

Tags: 2011 Season, Alabama, BCS, Jordan Hall, Luke Fickell, Michigan State, Mike Gundy, NCAA, SbB, SBP, Tennessee, ThuJone, Will Lyles, Yahoo!
Categories: College Football, Conference Expansion, Humor, NCAA Investigations, Ohio State Football