Ruminations on Jim Tressel Scandal: Scarlet & Gray and the Bigger Picture of the NCAA

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The current scandal at Ohio State involving Jim Tressel is the latest manifestation of how the gray area in big time college athletics has never been grayer, and that it is getting more shaded (shady?) by the year.

Yahoo Report: Jim Tressel knew players were selling gear in April, possible major violation

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The latest high profile sports program to come under the investigative eye of Yahoo Sports is the the Ohio State Buckeyes football program and its seemingly untouchable coach Jim Tressel, who may have a committed major NCAA violations.

Ohio State-Michigan Preview and Prediction

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The 107th meeting between Ohio State and Michigan this year is the first ever game to take place after Thanksgiving. There is some hope that we could actually have a close, entertaining game this year.

Photo Story: A Loser’s Legacy – The Waning Days of the Rich Rodriguez Era at Michigan

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This photo story tells the tale of how Rich Rodriguez is coming to grips with the legacy he is leaving at one of college football’s Mount Rushmore programs. The legacy of a loser.

#1 Ohio State at #18 Wisconsin Preview and Prediction

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With #1 Ohio State’s lack of schedule strength getting press this week with a 5th place BCS projection, that all changes this weekend at #18 Wisconsin in primetime.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Indiana Hoosiers Preview and Prediction

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Can the Hoosiers cast a another dark pall over Buckeye nation with an upset this weekend? They certainly have the offensive firepower to pull it off; the question is can they stop the Buckeyes?

Ohio State-Illinois Preview and Prediction

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Look! Ohio State is on the road for the first of only four trips this year! And they should roll against the Illinois Fighting Zooks.

Ohio State-Eastern Michigan Preview and Prediction

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The Ohio State University has never played Eastern Michigan University of Ypslianti, Michigan of the MAC football conference. That will change this week, but the Buckeyes’ unblemished record will not.

Ohio State-Miami Preview: Buckeyes, ‘Canes battle in 2003 BCS title game rematch

KVB previews this weekend’s mammoth rematch of the 2003 BCS title game between Ohio State and Miami. Included in his analysis is a prediction, spread picks, as well as the kickoff time and TV announcers.

Ohio State-Marshall Preview: Tressel’s Bucks look to hold off Holliday’s Herd

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Ohio State hosts Marshall Thursday night to kick off the college football season. In this post, KVB provides his preview and prediction of the Ohio State-Marshall battle as well as the particulars like date, time, spread and announcers.

Ohio State 2010 Season Preview Part 1: Offense and Special Teams

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The Ohio State Buckeyes look to carry the movement from their thrilling 2010 Rose Bowl upset over the Oregon Jail Birds into the 2010 season. Is the 2010 National Championship in the Buckeyes future? We preview the Bucks’ offensive and special teams.

Introducing the crazy new Big 10 (12) and Pac 10 (11) to their crazy new football coaches

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The Big 10 and Pac 10 both added new teams today. In the process, each conference also added a colorful (read: crazy) new coach that should entertain fans and bloggers alike for many Falls to come.

Wisconsin-Ohio State Preview and Prediction

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KVB previews this weekend’s Big Ten showdown between Ohio State and Wisconsin. The Buckeyes have already lost once at home this year. Can Bret Bielema and the Badgers make it twice?

Fire…Jim Tressel?

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A faction of the Ohio State fan base is so frustrated with head coach Jim Tressel that they are calling for him to be fired.

Fire Jim Tressel? Really, Buckeye fans?

Any Insane Buckeye Fan who says this has obviously lost perspective and forgotten just how good they have it in Columbus.

Betting Lock for Week 2: Ohio State (+7) v USC

Who should you take tonight if you’re making last-minute wagers? Ohio State +7? Or will the Trojans win by more than a touchdown? Rich Brown offers some guidance.