Tag Archives: Ohio State

KENNY RODA 1 ON 1 WITH GLADIATORS KICKER AARON PETTREY

I had a chance to catch up with former OSU kicker and current place kicker for the Cleveland Gladiators, Aaron Pettrey and we talked about possibly making that game winning kick in Arena Bowl 27 and the pressure that comes with it.

Aaron Pettrey - Gladiators - OSU Kicker

BRAXTON MILLER WILL MISS THE 2014 SEASON – OHIO STATE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

The major awards candidate re-injured his right shoulder Monday while throwing a short pass 

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State senior quarterback Braxton Miller re-injured his right shoulder attempting a short pass in practice Monday and will miss the 2014 football season. Miller, who was not hit on the play, was in the process of returning from off-season surgery in February for an injury sustained in the 2014 Discover Orange Bowl. This latest injury will require surgery.

“My thoughts and prayers are with Braxton and his family,” Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer said. “This is an unfortunate injury to a young man who means so much to this program and to Buckeye nation.”

“I love Ohio State and Buckeye nation, and my goal is to come back from this injury stronger and better than ever,” Miller said. “I am on course to graduate in December and I want to attend graduate school, and then return to lead the Buckeyes next season. In the meantime, I want to give all the support I can to my coaches and teammates as they chase a championship this season.”

Miller, a communications major, did not practice this spring and had been limited by athletic trainers and coaches in the number of throws he was making this fall. Third-year sophomore Cardale Jones and red-shirt freshman J.T. Barrett took turns behind center with the No. 1 offense when Miller was not on the field.

Miller, who has yet to take a red-shirt season, entered his senior season with 5,292 career passing yards and 3,054 rushing yards to rank ninth and eighth, respectively, in school history and with the prospects of holding close to 20 school records. His 8,346 total yards and 84 touchdowns responsible for are each second in school annals. His 52 touchdown passes are fourth at Ohio State and just six from the school record.

Miller, 26-8 as a starting quarterback, also entered his senior season as a viable contender for all of the major national awards. His seven Big Ten Conference individual awards, including consecutive Chicago Tribune MVPs, Griese-Brees Quarterback of the Year awards and Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year awards, are the most in conference history.

It was previously announced by Meyer on Saturday that Barrett, a 6-1, 225-pounder from Wichita Falls, Texas, had moved ahead of Jones for the No. 2 quarterback spot.

Jones, a 6-5, 250-pounder from Cleveland, is the only quarterback on the roster with any game experience. He played 39 snaps from scrimmage last season in games vs. Florida A&M, Penn State and Purdue.

URBAN MEYER PRESS CONFERENCE FROM BIG TEN MEDIA DAY 7-28-14

Urban Meyer Big Ten Media Day 2014 - 2

Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer spoke to the media today in Chicago as part of Big Ten Media Days. Listen to what Coach Meyer had to say about his 2014 Buckeyes here:

 

PODCAST – TALKING OSU FOOTBALL RECRUITING WITH STEVE HELWAGEN FROM BUCKNUTS.COM

Urban Meyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes landed to big verbal commitments today for the Class of 2015 in defensive end Jashon Cornell and linebacker Justin Hillard. Bucknuts.com’s Steve Helwagen gives us the 411 on both players and what this means for OSU.

Steve Helwagen photo

PODCAST – OHIO STATE SPRING GAME RECAP 4-12-14

 

Urban Meyer Spring Game Interview 2014

 

OSU SAFETY TYVIS POWELL 1 ON 1 WITH KENNY RODA 4-12-14

So what does Tyvis Powell think about Urban Meyer saying he’s on of his starting Safties?  

Tyvis Powell OSU Photo 4-12-14

 

PODCAST – OHIO STATE SPRING GAME PREVIEW 4-12-14

A Preview of the 2014 OSU Spring Game 

Urban Meyer Photo

FIVE KEYS FOR OHIO STATE TO BEAT DAYTON

GET YOUR BUTT BACK – Dayton loves to fly up and down the court and shoot the three in transition or in their half court sets. OSU needs to get “Crafty” with its defense and make a concentrated effort to have at least one, if not two guys back on defense at all times after shooting the ball. Jordan Sibert will try and push the tempo as much as he can to score at the hoop or by stoppin, poppin and droppin some deep treys against his former team. Devin Oliver and Dyshawn Pierre will also look to launch some long range bombs. Dayton lives by the three, but they also die by the three, so get back and defend the arc and bury the Flyers.

NO SECOND HELPINGS – As the Flyers hoist triple after triple, they know on missed threes there will be long rebounds and second chance opportunities. Ohio State will need all five players on the floor crashing the defensive boards and winning the battle for those 50/50 balls. Bigs Amir Willaims and Trey McDonald need to do what bigs are supposed to do, challenge shots and clean the glass. OSU needs to make it one and done for Dayton on offense.

EAT THE RIM – The Flyers are nine men deep and play a physical, aggressive man-to-man defense, but they don’t block many shots. The Buckeyes needs to attack the basket in transition and look back door in their half court sets if Dayton is over playing the passing lanes. There are points to be had at the rim, so go to the basket, finish strong and get buckets or make your free throws, because they will foul a lot.

SLOW DANCING – Be the man and lead in this dance. Dayton wants to Jitterbug, you have to make them do the Hesitation Waltz. Control the pace of the game and you will take them out of their comfort zone and get them to play your type of game. If you let them get run out baskets, then they’re going to run you right out of the gym.

BULLSEYE – This sounds simple, but it’s so true for Ohio State, hit your shots. When you have a point blank shot you can’t miss. Make every golden opportunity count in the paint and cash in at the free throw line.

PODCAST – THE BUCKEYE BOUNCE – 3-18-14

My preview of Ohio State’s match up with the Dayton Flyers in the NCAA Tournament

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INSTANT ANALYSIS – ORANGE BOWL – 1-3-14 – CLEMSON 40 OHIO STATE 35

Instant Analysis – Orange Bowl – 1-3-14  –  Clemson 40  Ohio State 35