Chris Ward is one of the most overlooked offensive linemen in Ohio State history. But it wasn’t on Monday to those who value college football performance. The Dayton Patterson graduate and one of the best tackles in OSU history has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. He is the 28th Buckeye to […]
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OPINION: New Year’s Day just won’t be the same without Ohio State
I grew up and experienced my formative years as a college football fan in central Ohio during the 1970s. The legendary Woody Hayes was prowling the Ohio State sideline and he had the greatest back in school history at his disposal, two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin. It was magical. My dad was a barber […]
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TreVeyon Henderson football camp set for Dec. 17 in Ashland
ASHLAND — The TreVeyon Youth Football Camp is coming to Ashland on Sunday, Dec. 17. The camp will take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Niss Athletic Center on the campus of Ashland University. Ohio State junior running back TreVeyon Henderson will be the featured instructor. Campers ages 6 to 18 are welcome at […]
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Ohio’s all-time football team is a loaded outfit
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s story concludes a 12-part series on Ohio’s historic football personalities. The series began on Aug. 5. It continued on Aug. 6, Aug. 7, Aug. 8, Aug. 9, Aug. 10, Aug. 11, Aug. 12, Aug. 13, Aug. 14 and Aug. 15. Let’s say you wanted to start an all-time Ohio football team. There is no shortage of material. Hall of Fame players, in college and pro, prep […]
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Archie Griffin: A hometown hero with a Columbus story
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today is Part 3 in a 12-part series on Ohio’s historic football personalities. The series began on Aug. 5. It continued on Aug. 6. Archie Griffin’s story came in a small package, and arrived within eyesight of where his greatest glory would take place. The future two-time Heisman Trophy winner was born on Aug. 21, 1954 at the Ohio State University […]
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Ohio’s incredible football history poised to launch next chapter
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today is the kickoff for a 12-part series on Ohio’s historic football personalities. Ohio’s football history is etched with incredible details, dynamic personalities, glorious achievements and horrendous tragedies. Some of the state’s residents possess a passion for the sport that encroaches on hysteria. “Ohio is a state, first of all, which if it has raised any […]