http://coachtressel.com/ en Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:46:13 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The agent process is overwhelming with so many people telling you so many things and you have to decide what you should really go after. I let my parents take over the process. I wanted to focus on school and football so they helped a lot. They fi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=839 When you pick an agent it’s all about personal preference. You have to feel comfortable with the person because this person works for you. I met with eight guys all together I think. My parents met with a few others and played a big role in ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=838 You get a lot of agents contacting you by e-mail or calling, all wanting to represent you, sell you a dream. I was looking for a good fit. Roy Hall recommended I speak with his guy and I did. I met with a few of the agents. The guy I went ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=837 Eric Lichter is our strength and training coach for OSU and has been helping about nine of us guys to train for the Combine. We’ve been lucky to have him working with us for the past four or five years. Before working at OSU he was a strengt....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=836 The interview process at the Combine is one of the biggest things. You only work out one day, lift one day, and you do the drills. The biggest things in the Combine are the test and meeting with coaches, scouts, and GM’s to answer questions,....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=835 To become successful in the football world, you have to find motivation and my motivation comes from within me. My thought is if you cannot pull it from yourself then why are you doing this? Since I was young, my parents have always taught me to g....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=834 I’ve been dreaming about being a professional football player since I was playing little league football. I didn’t understand the process and knew I needed to get bigger but I always wanted to compete. I played Madden with my father an....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=833 First I have to say that’s crazy that Malcolm Jenkins in his rookie year was part of the Super Bowl champs. This was the perfect year for the Saints to win the Super Bowl. I was happy for Malcolm and he did really well this year. I wasn&rsqu....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=832 It’s been my dream to be drafted. If I can go anywhere from the mid to late rounds with a team that wants me to perform on and off the field I’ll be happy. The teams talk to our agents but you never know until draft day. A team can sho....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=830 You can now follow the blogs of four former Ohio State football players as they prepare for the NFL Draft. Doug Worthington, Austin Spitler, Anderson Russell, and Lawrence Wilson tell us their thoughts about training in hopes of being drafted.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=831 Eighteen of the nation’s top high school football players have signed to play at The Ohio State University, Coach Jim Tressel announced this afternoon.“This has been a fun group to get to know and appreciate,” says Tressel.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=829 Coach Jim Tressel and 2009 captains Doug Worthi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=828 Four members of Ohio State’s Rose Bowl champion football team have been invited to participate in post-season all-star contests.Offensive lineman Jim Cordle and defensive lineman Doug Worthington have accepted invitations to play....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=827 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 2010 season football opener between Ohio State and Marshall will be Thursday evening, Sept. 2 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Kickoff time and television plans will be announced at a later date.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=826 Ohio State leaped to No. 5 in the final coaches' poll, buoyed by its victory over favored Oregon in the Rose Bowl and by the misfortune of several teams ahead of it entering the bowls. The top four in the poll, released today, were Alabama....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=825 The State of Ohio and music go hand-in-hand. The Buckeyes boast the Best Damn Band in the Land while Cleveland, Ohio is the site of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Regardless of what genre of music you listen to, you will find that some of the bes....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=824 The Ohio State Buckeyes captured their 5th consecutive Big Ten Title in 2009 and wrapped up the season with a victory in Pasadena over Oregon to become just the 7th team in school history to claim a Rose Bowl Championship. This week, the f....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=823 Relive Ohio State's win in Pasadena at this Friday night! The Big Ten Network will re-air the 2010 Rose Bowl at 11 p.m. Friday. Ohio State defeated Oregon, 26-17, Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif. The Buckeyes finish the season as outri....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=822 In its first trip to the Rose Bowl since 1997, the Buckeyes knew they were going to need to bring their best.  Ohio State opened the game with a 10 play, 74 yard drive for a touchdown.  Eight of the ten plays on the opening drive were pa....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=821 The 8th-ranked Buckeyes will be the third top-ten team the 7th-ranked Ducks will play this year.  Oregon won each of the first two with ridiculous ease.  First, they ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=818 Ohio State is 7-0 all-time against Oregon dating back to the 1958 Rose Bowl, which was the only time the teams met in Pasadena.  The Bucks have held the Ducks to two touch....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=819 Having scored more than 40 points seven times this season, Oregon ranks 7th in the country by averaging 37.7 points per game.  The Ducks scored at least 42 points in every confe....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=820 Ohio State will enter Friday's Rose Bowl with a 7-0 all-time record against Oregon. The two first met 52 years ago in the Rose Bowl of Jan. 1, 1958, when the Buckeyes completed their 1957 national-championship season with a 10-7 victory and 9-1 re....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=817 The Buckeyes participated in the 54th annual Beef Bowl Sunday, which is a pre-Rose Bowl event hosted by Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills.  “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Coach Tressel and his Buckeyes to Lawry’s Bee....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=816 Ohio State's bowl week begins Saturday with a 9:15 a.m. practice.  Both the Buckeyes and the Ducks will be practicing at the Home Depot Center, which is home to the MLS' L.A. Galaxy.  NCAA rules allow teams to practice 15 times between t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=814 The Ohio State Buckeyes get a holiday gift in the form of their first trip to the Rose Bowl since 1997.  The team hops a flight to Los Angeles on Christmas to begin a week of practice and fun.  As for the practice, OSU has a 41-day layof....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=813 You can follow the Buckeyes during their bowl practices by clicking on the 2010 Rose Bowl Gallery. We will be posting images from practices in Columbus and out in California during the next....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=815 Nicknamed "The Granddaddy of Them All" the Rose Bowl Game has been a sellout attraction every year since 1947. That year's contest was the first game played under the Tournament's exclusive agreement with the Big Ten and Pacific Coast Conferences.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=812 Ohio State held its annual Football Appreciation Banquet Sunday afternoon at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel in downtown Columbus.  The senior class was saluted for their service and individual awards were given for the 2009 season.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=811 The Ohio State University has a history of producing Buckeyes in the NFL that is unmatched throughout college football. Look no further than at the Linebacker position where you will find an enormous amount of OSU Linebackers playing football in t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=808 When Ohio State played Iowa a few weeks back, it was essentially a Big Ten Championship Game in that the winner won both the conference and a trip to the Rose Bowl.  The P....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=809 With a win in last year's Civil War Game, Oregon State would have gone to the Rose Bowl.  Their eight-game winning streak at Reser Stadium was snapped, however, by Oregon.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=810 Ohio State is gearing up for the Rose Bowl, which is almost always a matchup of Big Ten and Pac-10 teams.  In fact, most bowls have contractual agreements with at least on....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=806 Ohio State will be recognized by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics for its September 5th Armed Forces tribute during its 2009 season opener against ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=807 The Buckeye family lost a very valuable member on November 19. Stefanie Spielman, wife of All-American and former NFL Buckeye great Chris Spielman, lost her battle with cancer at the age of 42. Stefanie was fighting off her fifth bout with....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=805 The No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes went to Ann Arbor and beat Michigan 21-10 in front of a crowd of 110,922. The Bucks captured the outright Big Ten Championship and their fifth consecutive conference crown. On offense, OSU continued to ride the runni....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=804 For the tenth year in a row, "The Greatest Rivalry in Sports" will impact the race for the Big Ten crown.  An Ohio State loss would open the door for Iowa, Wisconsin, Penn....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=801 To begin the 2009 season, the team up north showed dramatic improvements from last year.  After its first two games, Michigan was scoring an average of 14.1 more points pe....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=802 The last time Ohio State clinched a trip to the Rose Bowl before playing Michigan was in 1996, which was also the last time they went, period.  That year, they clinched by....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=803 Against Minnesota, the Buckeye football program celebrated the 55th anniversary of its 1954 undefeated national championship team.  OSU will honor this team once more in the for....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=770 When it comes to the last 82 games played between Ohio State and Michigan, the Buckeyes and Wolverines are at a draw. Each tie has recorded 39 wins a piece while settling with two ties. While the 1990s saw Michigan beating OSU 7 out of 9 t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=799 Ohio State's Jim Tressel is now the third winningest active head coach in all of college football.  His win over Iowa last week was the 227th of his career, which put him ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=800 Under head Coach Jim Tressel, the Buckeyes have won the last five meetings with the Wolverines. November 21 will mark the 106th meeting with Michigan, who maintains a losing record heading into the contest on Saturday. The rival....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=797 Coach Tressel has been in command for every overtime game in the history of Ohio State football.  After Saturday's win over Iowa, he and the program are 5-1 all-time in games requiring extra time.In his 2002 National Championship ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=798 Dan Potokar of the Ohio State Buckeyes is the weekly nominee for the 2009 FedEx Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award. A native of Grove City, Ohio, Potokar was diagnosed with cancer and battled the invasion of his body. The winner of the award will be a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=796 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State football team will wear a special uniform in its game Nov. 21 at Michigan as part of the Nike Rivalry series. This unique one-time-only tribute pays homage to Ohio State’s 1954 national ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=795 COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio State walk-on punched the Buckeyes' ticket to Pasadena. In overtime, junior placekicker Devin Barclay sent a 39-yard field goal through the uprights to help the Buckeyes clinch at least a share of ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=794 Ohio State is 44-14-3 all-time against Iowa and they are 28-8-1 in Columbus, including wins in the last five games here.  The last time the teams played at all was a 38-17....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=786 Iowa is used to coming from behind to win games and that means second-half scoring.  The Hawkeyes only outscore their opponents in the first quarter 51-47 and in the secon....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=788 The Iowa Hawkeyes have 13 Ohioans on their roster and three of them are from Glenville High School, where so many great Buckeyes have come from.  Ohio State on the other h....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=789 The winner of Saturday's game is gauranteed a trip to the Rose Bowl and at least a share of the Big Ten Title.  In Pasadena, the winner would face the Pac-10 champion, whi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=790 Both Iowa and Ohio State have won games this year by winning the turnover battle and that's just what Saturday's matchup might come down to.  Iowa's 19 interceptions lead ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=791 Saturday's Big Ten Championship game features two of the best defenses in the country.  Nationally, Iowa ranks 38th in rushing defense (118.7 ypg), 16th in passing defense....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=792 Saturday is Senior Day at the Shoe, which means 19 seniors and their parents will be honored.  Ohio State is 72-44-3 all-time in home finales, but this one has a bit more ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=793 Coach Jim Tressel's book, The Winners Manual, is filled with stories from his years as a football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving suc....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=778 Coach Jim Tressel's book, The Winners Manual, is filled with stories from his years as a football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving suc....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=779 Four Buckeyes were named to the ESPN The Magazine / CoSIDA Academic All-district second team for the fourth district, which includes all colleges in the states of Ohio, Michiga....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=784 For their play against Penn State, junior defensive lineman Cameron Heyward and senior return man Ray Small were named the Big Ten's defensive and special teams players of the ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=785 No matter who they were playing and no matter what the spread, the Hawkeyes put their fans through the wringer all season.  Four of their wins were by three points or fewe....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=787 Coach Jim Tressel's book, The Winners Manual, is filled with stories from his years as a football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving suc....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=777 This Veteran’s Day, we honor the brave men and women who protect this great nation. One of the many inspirational stories comes from Captain Chad Fleming who recently visited the OSU football family. Hundreds of thousands of....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=783 The BUCKEYE TROOPS section of this website honors the men and women from the Buckeye State who have served or are serving in the armed forces.  With Veterans Day on Wednes....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=781 This weekend two teams will set foot onto the giant stage known as Ohio Stadium. A few hundred feet away will lay a replica of the Shoe, consisting not of the assumed metal and cement, but rather cake and frosting. The matchup between the ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=780 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Terrelle Pryor tiptoed his way around the Penn State defense, then smiled and danced all over the Beaver Stadium turf. Quite the happy homecoming Saturday for the dual-threat phenom from wes....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=775 Coach Jim Tressel's book, The Winners Manual, is filled with stories from his years as a football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving suc....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=776 Buckeye fans, now is your chance to dress like the coaches! Whether you are looking for a gift idea this month or simply want to impress your co-workers on Buckeye Fridays, The Nike Sideline Polo is now available at The Buckeye Corner. The....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=782 While the only two teams to win any part of a Big Ten Championship in the last four years meet Saturday in Happy Valley, there are five other teams that still have a chance to win at....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=773 After a game in which seven different Buckeyes had more yards than the entire opposing team, 4-1 Ohio State takes on another 4-1 conference foe in what they hope will be a Happy Vall....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=774 Ohio State's final three games in 2009 may be seen by more fans than any three-game stretch for any team ever.  That's because their last three games are in the three biggest fo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=771 After a second-quarter kickoff Saturday against New Mexico State, Buckeye kicker Aaron Pettrey took a low block on his way down the field to help with coverage.  The result is a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=772 Despite teammate Brian Hartline earning the starting wide receiver position on Sunday against the Jets, Ted Ginn Jr. was the Buckeye that made a splash for the Miami Dolphins. Buckeye players all around the NFL followed Ginn’s lead. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=769 Coach Jim Tressel will be attending an important press conference at the Jack Nicklaus Museum on Tuesday in support of a statewide child identification program supported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Along with Tressel, Governor ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=768 COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State treated its fans to a variety of trick plays on a Halloween afternoon, most of them sparking a 28-point second quarter, and the 17th-ranked Buckeyes rolled over New Mexico State, 45-0, Saturday in Ohio ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=767 Saturday's non-conference game gives the Buckeyes a break from the Big Ten grind.  Ohio State joins eight other conference teams that have such a break whereas Wisconsin and Pur....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=765 This week Ohio State hosts New Mexico State, which is not to be confused with the New Mexico Lobos, who the Aggies beat 20-17 last month.  Hailing from Las Cruces, this New Mexi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=766 Ken Blair and Fred Beekman have combined for more than 85 years of service to the Ohio State football program.  Though they may not have household names, the two men have been i....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=764 New Mexico State will knock on Ohio Stadium's door Saturday, costumed appropriately as Aggie football players, hoping for a Halloween treat.  Ohio State, with an undefeated reco....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=763 Jake Ballard ended his high school career as a team captain, and being named the No. 8 best tight end prospect in the nation. His leadership abilities and status at tight end have not dwindled since his transition to Ohio State. As a true ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=762 Doug Worthington traveled from New York to Ohio in search of a nationally recognized football program. A Parade All-American in high school, the 6’6, and 270 pound senior captain has been an integral part of the defensive line since 2006.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=761 COLUMBUS, Ohio - Terrelle Pryor threw for 239 yards, rushed for another 104 yards and accounted for three touchdowns to spark Ohio State to a 38-7 win over Minnesota on a dreary but dry - until the fourth quarter - Homecoming Satu....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=760 Buckeye fans didn't get to see the final year of Minnesota football in the dome or the first year in the brand new TCF Bank Stadium because for the second year in a row, the Golden Gophers are playing in the Shoe.The offensive captain ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=759 Ohio State senior safety Kurt Coleman is a quarter-finalist for the Lott Trophy.  Named for two-time All-American and ten-time pro-bowler Ronnie Lott, the award is sponsored by the Pacific Club IMPACT FouCndation and will be given to the play....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=757 There is nothing like coming home and Ohio State is excited to be back in the Horseshoe this Saturday as they welcome Minnesota to town. The Buckeyes will also welcome back former graduates of The Ohio State University as this weeke....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=758 Ohio State opened the 2008 Big Ten season with a 34-21 victory over the Minnesota Gophers in Columbus in front of a crowd of 105,175. The Buckeyes tallied 414 total yards in the game, marked by an attack of 279 rushing yards spearheaded by Beanie ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=756 Jim Cordle graduated from Lancaster High School, just southeast of Columbus, Ohio. This 6’4, 297 pound senior center is a three year starter on the offensive line. Wearing the number 64, Cordle earned 26 starts heading into the 2009 season.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=755 West Lafayette, Ind. - Ohio State made a valiant comeback behind 177 yards of fourth-quarter offense from Terrelle Pryor, but Purdue's defense did just enough to hang on for the 26-18 victory in front of 50,404 fans Saturday ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=754 On Saturday, Ohio State is after their sixth win in seven games against Purdue, who has lost 19 straight against ranked opponents since beating the tenth-ranked Iowa Ha....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=753 The 52nd meeting between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Ohio State Buckeyes is scheduled for October 17, 2009 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Ohio State leads the series by a total of 37-12-2. Last year’s matchup between Purd....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=751 Before Ohio State's 31-13 win over Wisconsin, the Buckeyes had played fairly consistent football and exercised considerable depth.  The defense was holding everybody under anyth....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=752 Aaron Pettrey walked onto the Ohio State football team with a purpose; he was set on being the starting kicker for the Buckeyes. By 2008, Pettrey had reached that goal, and 2009 might see him surpass his dreams as he is a finalist for the 2009 Lou....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=750 With the assistance of the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, Ross Homan, the Ohio State defense held the Wisconsin Badgers to a mere 13 points this past Saturday. Homan recorded a career-high 15 tackles in the 18 point victory over the Badgers....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=749 COLUMBUS, Ohio - No. 8/9 Ohio State got 21 points from its defense and special teams to knock off previously unbeaten and 24th-ranked Wisconsin, 31-13, Saturday in front of 105,301 fans at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State is now in sole p....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=748 Ohio State has won the last two games against Wisconsin and although the Buckeyes lead the all-time series of games in Columbus 28-7-3, the Badgers have won three out of the la....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=747 Since 2006, the Buckeyes have held teams to fewer than 21 points 43 times, which is more than any other FBS team.  The Bucks are 41-3 in such contests, which bodes well fo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=746 In 2008, the Buckeyes pulled away with a close 20-17 victory over the Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Despite the four forced fumbles by the Badger defense leading to two Buckeye turnovers, Wisconsin was not able to come out....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=745 Senior linebacker Austin Spitler is in the midst of his last collegiate football season. The 6’3 235 pound Ohioan has worked behind All-American James Laurinaitis for the majority of his career but has captured a starting role in the 2009 se....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=744 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Terrelle Pryor threw three touchdown passes, Brandon Saine rushed for 113 yards and the defense limited IU to 18 rushing yards to lead Ohio State to a 33-14 win over Indiana Saturday at Memorial Stadi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=743 Considering that the average football play covers about five yards, the forty or more yards exchanged on most fourth downs make the punt the most unique and dynamic play in the game. &nb....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=742 Saturday's victory over Illinois was the 300th game of Jim Tressel's career.  In his 24 years of coaching, Tressel has won 221 of those games, which puts him at fourth in all-ti....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=741 The last meeting between Ohio State and Indiana University dates back to October 21, 2006. The then No. 1/1 Buckeyes were undefeated going into the meeting, while the Hoosiers held a record of 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten. The first ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=740 Anderson Russell traveled from Marietta, Georgia to make Columbus, Ohio his new home for his college years. This senior is a veteran third year starter and can play safety or the nickel. The defensive back graduated in June, with a degree ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=739 The Boren brothers, Justin and Zach, have always been very competitive and still are! They were always racing, making us call the starts and choose the winner, they would measure to see who was taller and the latest is measuring to see who has the....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=731 Before Saturday's conference opener, Illinois was 11-12 in games following a bye week but 4-2 in such games against Ohio State.  What's more, is that the Fighting Illini have had greater success in Columbus than in Champaign, winning 18 out o....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=738 International Development Collaborative (IDC) is a non-profit organization that was started by four Ohio State University graduate students.  IDC works with women living in extreme poverty in Bolivia to help them develop sustainable micro-ent....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=735 After losing his first game against Illinois in 2001, Jim Tressel survived a 23-16 scare in Champaign in 2002 and then outscored the Illini 57-12 in his next two opportunities. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=736 The new issue of the Sporting News Magazine, which is out today, features a 14-page salute to the players, coaches and teams of the decade. Ohio State was mentioned in the Game of the Decade for their double-overtime victory over Miami to win the ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=737 When Coach Tressel looks across the field this weekend, he will see former Buckeye assistant Ron Zook at the helm of the Fighting Illini. For the third week in a row, the opposing coach has called Ohio State home at one point during his coaching c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=733 As the Big Ten enters its 114th year of playing football, here's a glance at the conference's preseason outlook.-5 Big Ten teams ranked by various preseason polls-16 Big Ten players are on watchlists for national awar....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=734 The rivalry between Ohio State and Illinois is marked with yearly anticipation along with a distinctive tradition. The Illibuck Trophy is an award given to the previous year’s winner of the Buckeye versus Illini football game. In 192....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=732 This Saturday’s matchup with the Fighting Illini from Champagne, Illinois will be the Buckeyes’ 2009 Big Ten season opener. Big Ten games produce more excitement than games against non-conference opponents. With USC’s los....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=729 No. 11 Ohio State pitched a shutout this weekend while the OSU offense got back on track as sophomore quarterback Terrelle Pryor threw for a career-high 262 yards and ran for 110 yards to beat Toledo 38-0 on Saturday at Cleveland Browns Stadium.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=728 Classes at The Ohio State University begin Wednesday but six Buckeye football players will no longer have to split their time between football and school.  Having already earned their bachelor's degrees, Andrew Moses (political science), Aaro....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=730 Tim Beckman is in his first year as the head coach for the Toledo Rockets.  His father, Dave Beckman played football at Baldwin Wallace for Lee Tressel, Jim Tressel's late fathe....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=726 Toledo is 5-13 against the Big Ten all-time but all five wins have come in the last 11 games and they are the only team in the country to be undefeated against Penn State and Michiga....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=725 The Ohio State defense will need to be on their game this weekend as Toledo leads the Mid-American Conference in scoring offense (42.5 ppg). The Rockets also lead the conference in passing (371 ypg), first downs (47), and total offense (558.5 ypg)....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=723 Out of the pot and into the fire.  Last Saturday's game, the one that so worried Buckeye fans, is over and done with.  And while USC was starting a true freshman quarterbac....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=724 Coach Jim Tressel is undefeated going into his 11th meeting with a Mid-American Conference foe this coming Saturday. Ohio State has dominated the MAC conference under the direction of Tressel. With the exception of 2003’s ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=722 The Ohio State Buckeyes are 176-48-15 against Ohio schools all time. This weekend’s game against University of Toledo in Cleveland on Saturday will mark the Buckeyes’ 240th meeting with an opponent from the state of Ohio.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=727 A date with Ohio State for a team not in the Big Ten can be alluring.  Aside from the lucrativeness of the deal, the appeal of scheduling OSU comes from the tradition of the Buckeye program, the extra national attention, playing in the Shoe, ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=721 The 8th ranked Ohio State Buckeyes played host to No. 3 USC in Columbus.First half, Terrelle Pryor hit Dane Sanzenbacher streaking down the middle for 56 yards to set up Dan Herron's 2-yard touchdown run. Midway through the ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=720 COACH TRESSEL:  Well, that was a tough ball game, there's no question about it.  Our kids prepared extremely hard and played extremely hard and we just didn't come up with enough of the things you need to do to win a bal....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=719 Football fans will always argue about how different major conferences stack up against one another, especially during the non-conference schedule.  In the 2009 college landscape, the SEC and the Big XII are the dominant conferences while some....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=712 Ohio State's narrow, four-point margin of victory over Navy concerned much of the opening day record crowd of 105,092.  But Navy is no slouch.  In six straight seasons of seven or more wins, the Midshipmen have beaten 13 Bowl Championshi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=710   The Ohio State and USC football programs have combined for 13 BCS bowl berths in the last seven years, 14 Heisman Trophies and 16 National Championships.  Y....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=711 The eyes of the college football world will descend on Columbus Saturday night, and some will see through the hazy hype to focus on the keys to the final score. The big matchup is USC's offensive line against Ohio State's defensive line.&n....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=713 With key players flooding the field on September 12, the Shoe is in for a show. The Ohio State Uni....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=709 The Buckeyes and Trojans will face off for the 23rd time in school history on Saturday,....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=708 Ross and Adam Homan are from Coldwater, Ohio. They are 3 years apart, so they are somewhat compe....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=706 Ohio State's season opener against Navy was closer to the result of the last game against the Midshipmen than the Buckeyes had hoped for.  The last time the two teams met, OSU came out on top with a 31-28 win in the 1981 Liberty Bowl.  T....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=704 A period of adjustment is underway within Ohio State football, with plenty of new faces an....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=703 Always fighting back tears, Paula Blankenship is in constant awe of her son and his extraordinary journe....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=701 Coach Tressel would like to thank all of the fans that have sent in poems over the past year. During the month of August, we will display some of the top poems from the fans as we get ready to kickoff the 2009 season. Enjoy! Standing ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=679 Coach Tressel would like to thank all of the fans that have sent in poems over the past year. During the month of August, we will display some of the top poems from the fans as we get ready to kickoff the 2009 season. Enjoy! Go Buckey....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=680 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Seniors Kurt Coleman, Austin Spitler and Doug Wort....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=700 Coach Tressel would like to thank all of the fans that have sent in poems over the past year. During the month of August, we will display some of the top poems from the fans as we get ready to kickoff the 2009 season. Enjoy! A Champio....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=681 Many responsibilities come with being a father of three children; overcoming adversity by dealing with multiple sclerosis is not typically included in those duties. Greg Drown has gained valuable insight from Coach Tressel's book, The Winner's Man....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=699 Coach Tressel would like to thank all of the fans that have sent in poems over the past year. During the month of August, we will display some of the top poems from the fans as we get ready to kickoff the 2009 season. Enjoy! Last Pass....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=682 Coach Tressel would like to thank all of the fans that have sent in poems over the past year. During the month of August, we will display some of the top poems from the fans as we get ready to kickoff the 2009 season. Enjoy! Brokeback....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=683 Coach Tressel would like to thank all of the fans that have sent in poems over the past year. During the month of August, we will display some of the top poems from the fans as we get ready to kickoff the 2009 season. Enjoy! GO BUCKS!....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=684 When opportunity knocked, Tom Dunlap opened the door and introduced himself to a Division I football powerhouse, The Ohio State Buckeyes. The 2009 season will mark Dunlap's first year as a welcomed addition to the extensive Ohio State football sta....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=678 The Ohio State University is one of the nation's top institutions for veterans, according to G.I. Jobs magazine. The publication ranks Ohio State's Columbus campus as a "Military Friendly School" for 2010. The honor places Ohio State in the top 15....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=685 The Rimington Trophy 2009 Fall Watch List has been announced and Ohio State sophomore center, Michael Brewster is included. As a true freshman in 2008, Brewster started 10 games, becoming a freshman All-American for The Sporting News, Footb....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=686 The Lou Groza Award is not easy to come by, but senior kicker, Aaron Pettrey, has the chance to win the prestigious title. Ohio State's own Mike Nugent won the award in 2004, putting Buckeye kickers on the map. Pettrey has followed in Nugent's foo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=687 Nate Oliver has been an outstanding role model to his six siblings. This year Oliver is stepping into the role of an upperclassman, where his younger teammates will start looking up to him as well. After redshirting his freshman year, Oliver mad....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=688 The Men's Varsity O Alumni Association and the Women's Varsity O Alumnae Society announced the newest class of the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame. The 12 new members will be introduced to the public at halftime of the Buckeye football home g....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=689 Jake Ballard may be able to belt out a country song with the best of him, but he is better known for his ability on the field. Being a multi sport athlete most of his life, he honed his skills in high school and put his full attention into basket....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=690 On Monday August 24, Ohio State students and fans will see two things for the first time. From 5-6 p.m., the newly renovated William Oxley Thompson Library will open its doors to the public for the first time after its three-year renovation. Coa....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=691 Although one of his first words was "da-da"(dad), it appears as though Kurt Coleman is quite the "mama's boy". His love for his mother and sensitivity he shows to relatives and children makes this safety the ultimate family man. It was apparent e....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=692 Having lost 28 players from last year's roster, Ohio State has some rebuilding to do on the field as they enter fall camp. Fortunately, the Buckeye coaching staff doesn't face a quadrennial loss of manpower but this year's press box and sideline ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=693 Running a forty yard dash under five seconds is a common occurrence in college football. A rarity, on the other hand, is clutching a blanket in one hand while attempting to record a quick time. Anderson Russell developed his mental game at an ear....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=694 Humble and proud, Marcy Smith explains the ins and outs of her two sons, Connor and Spencer Smith. Only a year apart in school, these brothers are men of the outdoors, as one would except from suburban Cincinnati natives. With three years of dance....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=695 The Davey O'Brien Foundation and its National Selection Committee are pleased to announce the 2009 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award (The O'Brien) Watch List which includes Ohio State Quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Terrelle Pryor, t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=696 At noon today, the Ohio State football team will report to fall camp. The 25 new Buckeye recruits have brought a fresh look to the scarlet and gray but the returning players have made changes as well. The veteran four defensive linemen moved som....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=697 The colossal Greek and Roman inspired architectural designed stadium better known as the Shoe opened to the public in 1922, as the Bucks beat Ohio Wesleyan. The innate disadvantage that Ohio Stadium poses to the foes that enter its gates is a fact....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=675 The Big Ten Conference announced this week that Ohio State has been selected as the preseason favorite for the 2009 football season by media members attending the conferences football media day. Penn State was tabbed to finish second, and Michigan....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=674 Carmen Ohio was published in 1906, making it the oldest song still in use at Ohio State. The tradition, honor and respect associated with Carmen Ohio details the transformation of one students thoughts into one schools lasting legacy. It should b....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=673 DALLAS, July 8, 2009 - The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that widely-respected ESPN commentators Rece Davis and Mark May will co- emcee the 2009 College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Dinner & Show a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=672 Courtesy The Columbus Dispatch By Tim May Nick Siciliano took a huge step up the career ladder this offseason, officially becoming quarterbacks coach at Ohio State. But he didn't feel like doing cartwheels. He is replacing his....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=671 Courtesy The Columbus Dispatch By Zach Swartz For most incoming freshmen on major-college football teams, the summer routine is usually the same -- high school graduation, campus move-in, workout sessions, maybe a local all-star gam....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=670 The second annual Coaches Tour to the Middle East was an amazing experience for all of those who were fortunate enough to make the trip. Coach Tressel left from McConnell Air Force base near Wichita, Kansas, the home of the 22nd Aerial Refueling W....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=669 Courtesy The Columbus Dispatch Article by Tim May Jim Tressel is used to driving himself places, but yesterday morning he opted to let a chauffeur zip him from his office to the Ohio State golf course. He even gained a police mo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=668 Of all of the 121 home stadiums in Division I football, the Ohio State Buckeyes rank near the top of the list when it comes to holding an advantage in the win-loss column when playing in front of the home crowd. Ohio Stadium was erected over 85 ye....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=667 Coach Tressel has made it back to the Buckeye State after spending time in the Middle East as part of the 2009 Coaches Tour. During his visit overseas, Coach Tressel had the opportunity to meet many of the men and woman that protect this country.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=666 Another College Football preseason poll was released and the Buckeyes were ranked in the Top 10 again. Lindys Football has announced its 2009 Preseason Top 25 that picks the Florida Gators to repeat as national champions. The Gators....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=665 Each year, Phil Steele of Phil Steele Productions releases one of the earliest and most informative preseason football magazines. Tuesday, four Ohio State Buckeyes were named to Steeles All-Big Ten first team and nine more made the second, third,....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=664 COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State wide receiver Brian Robiskie finished as one of five male finalists for the 2009 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year award, announced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine. The first Ohio State student-a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=663 Morale Entertainment, LLC in association with Armed Forces Entertainment announces the second annual Coaches Tour to the Middle East. The 2009 tour will include OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel and takes place next week. This year's tour will launch fro....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=662 Beginning in May, our team will compete against each other in the Spring Olympics. We divide the entire football team into 9 units each representing the year of an OSU Landmark team. The teams will then compete in a variety of events which will cu....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=661 Join Coach Tressel and the entire Ohio State Coaching Staff on Tuesday, June 9th at Oakhaven Golf Club for the only golf outing all year that the entire OSU Coaching Staff attends! There are only 9 foursomes available so ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=660 In the 13 seasons prior to Jim Tressel taking over, Ohio State averaged 8.5 wins per year and 4.9 players chosen in the NFL draft. Since 2001, Tressel has raised those numbers to 10.4 and 7.8, respectively. The 2008 team was the most veteran of ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=659 COLUMBUS, Ohio Four former Buckeyes were taken on day one of the 2009 NFL Draft Saturday. Cornerback Malcolm Jenkins was the first Buckeye taken at No. 14 overall by the New Orleans Saints. Running back Chris Beanie Wells was the second Bu....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=658 When it rains, it pours. And for fans who've gone an agonizing three months without football, Saturday was a flash flood. At 1:30 p.m. a record number of over 95,000 fans watched the new team in the Spring Game which concluded in time for fans t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=657 THE OFFICIAL OSU SPRING DRAFT WAS HELD ON WEDNESDAY AND SOPHOMORE QUARTERBACK TERRELLE PRYOR WAS SELECTED WITH THE NUMBER ONE OVERALL PICK. THE SCARLET AND GRAY WILL FACE OFF THIS WEEKEND IN OHIO STADIUM AS BUCKEYE FANS GET THEIR FIRST GLIMPSE OF ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=656 Storm Klein of Newark, Ohio, and Jack Mewhort of Sylvania, Ohio, both incoming freshman at Ohio State University, have been selected to play for USA Footballs 2009 Junior National Team which will compete in the sports first junior world championsh....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=655 Thanks again to all of the Sideline Pass members who showed up at the Shoe! Special recognition goes out to KeyBank and Roosters for their support of the coachtressel.com Sneak Peek event! The weather was absolutely perfect this morning a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=654 This Saturday, Sideline Pass members are invited to attend the Jersey Scrimmage in Ohio Stadium! This sneak peek opportunity has become a tradition at coachtressel.com as we say Thank You to all of the fans that support the website. Here a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=653 Friday, April 10th we held the Kicking Scrimmage in Ohio Stadium. Our special teams need to continue to get better if we are going to accomplish the goals that we set for ourselves this fall. We look forward to next Saturday when we compete in the....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=652 Ohio State safety Kurt Coleman has been named to the 2009 Lott Trophy Watch List, it was announced Wednesday, April 8th by Ronnie Lott at a luncheon in Newport Beach, Ca. The Watch List is made up of 42 of the nations top defensive player....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=651 The 2009 Ohio State football team will be without 31 players and 24 lettermen from last year's conference championship squad. Entering his ninth season as head coach, Jim Tressel addressed media Wednesday to discuss what adjustments need to be ma....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=649 The 2009 Buckeyes kicked off Spring Ball on Thursday, April 2nd. Coach Tressel and the OSU Staff are looking forward to a productive month of practices. The spring is an important time for some of the younger players to take what they have learned....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=650 Thirty-six current and former Ohio State student-athletes will receive degrees at winter commencement ceremonies in St. John Arena. Highlighting the group, which includes student-athletes from 15 sports, are NCAA champions, All-Americans and Acade....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=648 We are excited to announce the 4th Annual Sneak Peek for our Sideline Pass Members on coachtressel.com! We will get a preview of the 2009 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, April 18th as a Thank You and part of your paid subscription. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=647 The Ohio State Football Winter Olympics competition started on January 27, the first day of winter workouts. This competition will conclude on March 14 after our final 6AM workout. Today was the last day of the OSU Football Winter Olympic....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=646 The Ohio State Football Winter Olympics competition started on January 27, the first day of winter workouts. This competition will conclude on March 14 after our final 6AM workout. Today Team Mangold won the Bench Press competition. Each ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=645 The Ohio State Football Winter Olympics competition started on January 27, the first day of winter workouts. This competition will conclude on March 14 after our final 6AM workout. Today Team Griffin won the Sled push race. In this race t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=644 The Ohio State Football Winter Olympics competition started on January 27, the first day of winter workouts. This competition will conclude on March 14 after our final 6AM workout. Today the team participated in an obstacle course. This c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=643 The Ohio State Football Winter Olympics competition started on January 27, the first day of winter workouts. This competition will conclude on March 14 after our final 6AM workout. Today Team Griffin won a close race edging out 2 other te....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=642 The Ohio State Football Winter Olympics competition started on January 27, the first day of winter workouts. This competition will conclude on March 14 after our final 6AM workout. The winner of the 40 yard dash team competition today was....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=641 College football coaches strive to induce heroics from the 18-22 year olds they lead into astroturf battle. On Tuesday, Ohio State Head Coach Jim Tressel committed to a Department of Defense tour of the Middle East to motivate similarly aged youn....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=640 Everyday for the past six weeks, eight Ohio State buckeyes have been training at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center for the most important day of physical testing in their lives. At the NFL combine, contracts, millions of dollars and draft position ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=639 OSU Head Football Coach Jim Tressel announces Holmes & LeBeau as Honorees at the annual Buckeye Football Super Spring Football Kick-Off luncheon Coach Jim Tressel announced today that Super Bowl MVP and former Buckeye Santonio Holmes and Steelers ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=638 With former Ohio State wideout Santonio Holmes pulling down a miraculous, Super Bowl-winning touchdown catch, America's football season came to a close. In Columbus, however, there's no time for a break. Come rain, snow, or February, the Buckeye....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=636 The Ohio State Football Winter Olympics competition started on January 27, the first day of winter workouts. This competition will conclude on March 14 after our final 6AM workout. Players are divided into teams and we will update the standings on....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=637 "It's good to be back on campus," said Coach Tressel after 30 straight days recruiting on the road since the bowl game. But for 25 young men Wednesday's press conference was the first time on campus as Ohio State football players. National signi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=635 COLUMBUS, Ohio Twenty-five of the nations top high school football players have signed to play at The Ohio State University, Coach Jim Tressel announced this afternoon. This class consists of young men who have been successful on the fiel....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=634 The 2009 Ohio State recruiting class is about to sign on the dotted line So, in the spirit of the recruiting season, we thought we would take a look back at some of the past recruits that have called Columbus home. Although Ohio State has recruite....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=633 Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes hauled in MVP honors in Super Bowl XLIII after his jaw-dropping touchdown catch helped the Steelers beat Arizona 27-23. Holmes is the first Ohio State Buckeye to receive this prestigious award. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=632 The Ohio State University football program has a long list of alumni who currently work on Sundays in the National Football League and each year, some underclassmen are faced with the decision of coming back to play for the Buckeyes or leaving for....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=631 Three-time All-American linebacker James Laurinaitis, who returned to Ohio State University for his senior season in 2008 and led the Buckeyes to a fourth consecutive Big Ten Championship while being a role model both on and off the field, has bee....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=630 Ohio State ends its 119th season of play with an 808-307-53. The win total ranks fifth all-time in college football. The only other schools to have 800 or more wins are Michigan (872), Texas (832), Notre Dame (831), Nebraska (825), Ohio State (808....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=629 The No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes will face the No. 3 Texas Longhorns in the 38th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the University of Phoenix Stadium (cap. 73,000), located in Glendale, Ariz. Game time is 8 p.m. EST. FOX will carry the game nationally w....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=628 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Press Conference Friday, January 2, 2009 Head Coach Jim Tressel On game preparation. We were a little bit different back home in that we took the last 20 minutes every day and did acompetitive sc....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=627 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Press Conference Thursday, January 1, 2009 TERory Nicol About his New Years Eve last night. We were off after practice. We had a 1 a.m. curfew. I went to Bennihana and had some dinner. My girlfri....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=626 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Press Conference Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Ohio State CB Malcolm Jenkins About Texas wide receivers The scheme and routes that they run helps them out. And theyre good enough to get open. Colt ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=625 The Ohio State University Alumni Association will host a Buckeye Bash in conjunction with Buckeyes Fiesta Bowl appearance against Texas. The Bash will be held from 2:30-4 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Sunday, Jan. 4, at Tempe Beach Park, 54 W. R....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=624 The general public may purchase Ohio State Fiesta Bowl Tickets by calling 1-800-GO BUCKS. The 2009 Fiesta Bowl will be played at the University of Phoenix Stadium (73,000) Jan. 5, 2009. Ohio State will face the University of Texas. Game time is 8 ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=623 Coach Tressel has been named a finalist for the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year. Coach Tressel has been nationally recognized as Coach of the Year in five previous seasons (1991, 1993, 1994, 1997 and 2002). The Liberty Mutual Coach of th....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=622 For the 18th straight year, at least one Ohio State Buckeye has been honored as an All-American. This year, two Scarlet and Gray defenders made the Walter Camp All-America Team. Linebacker James Laurinaitis and defensive back Malcolm Jenkins conti....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=621 Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis was named the winner of the 2008 Lott Trophy as college footballs impact player of the year in ceremonies this past weekend at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, Calif. Laurinaitis, the first two-tim....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=620 Ohio States Malcolm Jenkins came back to school for his senior season and on December 11th, he was announced as the winner of the 2008 Jim Thorpe Award for his outstanding play in the Buckeye defensive backfield. After winning the award, M....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=619 For the fourth year in a row, Ohio State is heading to a BCS bowl. The Buckeyes will square off against the Texas Longhorns in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on January 5th in Glendale, Arizona. This will be the tie-breaking matchup between th....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=617 COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State running back Chris Beanie Wells was voted 2008 team Most Valuable Player as announced at the Football Appreciation Banquet this afternoon. Wells also received the Archie Griffin Award as outstanding offens....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=618 WACO, TEX. Ohio States James Laurinaitis and Malcolm Jenkins are among those selected for the 2008 AFCA Coaches All-America Team announced by the American Football Coaches Association. James Laurinaitis of Ohio State, a returnee from the ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=615 For the seventh year in a row the Ohio State football team has the most Academic All-Big Ten athletes of any conference school. The 26 Buckeyes that met the eligibility requirements of lettering and maintaining a grade-point average at or above 3....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=616 James Laurinaitis has twice been an Ohio State captain and twice led the Buckeyes at the end of the season with exactly 121 tackles. Hes twice been named the Big Tens Defensive Player of the Year and twice been crowned as the nations best defensi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=614 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Brian Robiskie, a senior captain from Cleveland, Ohio, was named a first-team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American for the second-consecutive season Wednesday. Robiskie holds a 3.54 grade-point average in marketing and ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=613 The Big Ten Conference announced its end of the year All-Conference teams and individual awards Monday. In helping Ohio State to win its fourth Big Ten championship in as many seasons, several Buckeye seniors and one buckeye freshman brought some....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=612 Meet Coach Tressel this Sunday, November 30th from 7:30-9:00pm at Barnes & Noble The Ohio State University Bookstore located in South Campus Gateway! Coach Tressel, fresh off another victory over Michigan and a Big Ten Championship, will ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=611 Big Ten is well represented among the finalists for several national awards this year. The Ohio State tradition of excellence, in particular, continues on the backs of James Laurinaitis and Malcolm Jenkins. After a season of evaluation, ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=610 Wolverines head coach Rich Rodriguez got his first taste of the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry Saturdayprobably a more bitter one than he would have liked. Rodriguezs team fell to the No. 10 Buckeyes 42-7. The loss was the fifth straight for M....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=609 On senior night in Ohio Stadium, it's hard to imagine a better way to leave the shoe than with a big win over the Michigan Wolverines. The 42-7 victory added another checkmark in the win column and a record five consecutive wins over Michigan. T....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=608 In 1934 Ohio State head football coach Francis Schmidt famously quipped "michigan? They put their pants on one leg at a time, the same as we do." Since that year the only form of hardware awarded in the nation's greatest sports rivalry has been ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=607 Coach Tressel may be 6-1 against Michigan during his tenure as Ohio States head coach, but that doesnt mean hes overly confident going into Saturdays game. The thing I think is very real is that 2008 is unique to itself, he said. Alt....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=606 Ohio State University President Gordon Gee spoke at the last football press conference of the regular season about the excellence of the rivalry and its many benefits. "Tradition catalyzes greatness on and off the field." Of the many things goin....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=604 Saturday will be the 105th meeting between the Ohio State and Michigan football teams and the 91st in a row. With the series tied at 5-5-1 for the last 11 games and with each team winning 21 of the last 42 matchups in Ohio Stadium, the rivals dec....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=605 The Buckeyes regular season wraps up this week with the 2008 edition of college footballs most storied rivalry. Saturdays game will be the 105th meeting between Ohio State and Michigan. The Big Ten foes battle on the gridiron dates back to ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=603 The Buckeye victory in Champaign, Illinois this weekend gave Coach Tressel his 82nd win at Ohio State becoming third among OSU coaches in career wins. Woody Hayes (205 wins) and John Cooper (111) are one-two. Here are some additional....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=602 To pick the best players at each position from 118 years of Buckeye football would be nearly impossible but that is exactly the task and privilege facing Ohio State alumni. The Ohio State University Alumni Association's Alumni Magazine is....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=601 The Coach Tressel doctrine of the student-athlete before the athlete-student has garnered national attention again in the form of a handful of Buckeyes named to Academic All-District teams. The teams were named by the College Sports Infor....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=598 With the Ohio State- Illinois game quickly approaching one of the most unique traditions in college athletics will soon be celebrated again: The Illibuck. The Illibuck dates back to 1925 when members of two junior honorary societies the A....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=600 "Last year was a perfect example of anybody can beat anybody" Illinois' senior linebacker Brit Miller said of his team's upset over Ohio State last season. The 28-21 shocker in The Shoe almost spoiled OSU's national title hopes and with the Bucke....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=599 The No. 10 Buckeyes hit the road for the second game in a row this week as they head to Champaign, Illinois, to take on the Fighting Illini. After a solid 45-10 win over Northwestern last week, Ohio State (8-2, 5-1 Big Ten) looks to make a ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=597 The Ohio State Buckeyes moved to 8-2 on the season after picking up another Big Ten road victory in Evanston, Ill. Quarterback Terrelle Pryor threw for three scores while Beanie Wells ran for two. Pryor was 9-of-14 for 197 yards, and added 33 on t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=596 Selected as the best and the brightest from the college gridiron, from a nationwide pool of 164 semifinalists among all NCAA divisions and the NAIA, The National Football Foundation recently announced 15 National Scholar-Athlete winners, who will ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=594 Buckeye seniors Malcolm Jenkins and James Lauriaitis have been announced as semifinalists for the 14th Chuck Bednarik Award for the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year. Jenkins and Laurinaitis are two of 15 players included on a list ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=595 From the ceaseless debate over the controversial BCS to elaborate Heisman campaigns complete with commercials, college football can be quite political. Just a day shy of the presidential election, we found out just how much actual political disco....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=593 After a tough loss to Penn State and a week off, the No. 12 Buckeyes are looking to bounce back this week when they head to Evanston to take on Northwestern. p>The Wildcats are coming off a 24-17 road win over Minnesota. Carrying a 7-2 record ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=592 The Greater Augusta Sports Council announced Thursday that yet another Buckeye will be considered for a national football award. Ohio State punter A.J. Trapasso is one of ten finalists to compete for the Ray Guy Award given each year to the natio....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=591 Seniors Malcom Jenkins and James Laurinitis have been announced as quarterfinalists for this years Lott Trophy. The cornerback and linebacker are part of a 20-person list, chosen both for their level of play on the field as well as their unselfish....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=590 AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee Former Buckeye Ted Ginn Jr. caught seven passes for 175 yards in Miami's 25-16 winover Buffalo Sunday; he is the Dolphins' second-leading receiver this season. The breakout game had been long awaited for Gi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=589 The Ohio State football program is a breeding ground for excellence in the Classroom, the Community, Character, and Competition (see "Academic Success" and "Block O of Life") which just so happen to be the "Four C's" by which candidates for the Lo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=588 Buckeye senior Tyson Gentry has been nominated for the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl/FWAA Courage Award. The Courage Award, created by ESPN the magazine writer and Football Writers Association of America member Gene Wojciechowski, honors a player ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=587 Courtesy The Columbus Dispatch The Ohio State Buckeyes fell to Penn State on Saturday, 13-6 in Ohio Stadium. The third-ranked Nittany Lions (9-0, 5-0) posted their first win in Columbus since 1978. The loss quashed whatever chan....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=586 Right around 8:30 PM Saturday night the vast majority of the college football world will be tuned into ABC's feature game between two Big Ten teams ranked in the top ten of the year's first BCS standings. For the Buckeye fans who just can't wait t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=585 Its not often that a football coach mandates a dress code for the fans at his teams game, but thats exactly what Coach Tressel is doing for this Saturdays match up against Penn State. We wanted to make sure we made it loud and clear that we....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=584 Buckeye fans are certainly experiencing anticipation this week as they patiently wait for the Buckeyes to take on the Nittany Lions this coming Saturday. Adding even more excitement to the upcoming game is the fact that the GameDay crew will b....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=583 After a decisive 45-7 road win over Michigan State Saturday, No. 10 Ohio State is gearing up to take on No. 3 Penn State at home this week. Penn State is coming off a 46-17 win over Big Ten-rival Michigan. Down 17-14 at the half, the Nitta....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=582 One returning finalist and three returning semifinalists highlight the list of 12 semifinalists for the 39th Rotary Lombardi Award, presented by Wachovia. The semifinalists were announced at a kickoff event earlier this week. OSU linebacke....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=580 Past the halfway mark of the 2008 season Ohio State fans have a pretty good idea of what to expect from their Buckeyes or are at least familiar with the names, numbers, and tendencies of those in scarlet and gray. With a colossal matchup against 6....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=579 Ohio State beat Michigan State on Saturday, 45-7 as Coach Tressel picked up his 80th victory for the Scarlet & Gray becoming the fastest OSU coach to reach the 80 win mark. Notes from the win: - Ohio State is 805-305-53 in i....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=581 The Ohio State Buckeyes are 6-1 on the season and 3-0 in the Big Ten. This weekend, the Scarlet and Gray take to the road and head up North to East Lansing, Michigan to face the Michigan State Spartans who own a similar record. Notes fo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=578 Three Ohio State Buckeyes will join together off the field on Monday, October 27 at seven oclock in St. John Arena to give back to their fans who support them all season long. Seniors James Laurinaitis, Marcus Freeman, Malcom Jenkins and C....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=577 In July, senior Malcolm Jenkins was named to the Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list (see "Malcolm on Watch List") and has lived up to the honor thus far in 2008. The Buckeye coaching staff named Jenkins as the defensive player of the w....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=576 After a 16-3 win over Purdue at home Saturday, the No.12 Buckeyes hit the road this week to take on the Michigan State Spartans. No. 20 MSU moved up three spots in the AP poll this week after a 37-20 win at Northwestern. The Spartans are 6....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=575 Columbus, Ohio Ohio State defeated Purdue, 16-3, Saturday in Ohio Stadium before 105,378 fans and an ABC-TV regional audience. Ohio State did not score an offensive touchdown but its special teams and defense provided just enough points and big p....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=574 The Purdue Boilermakers will visit Ohio Stadium this weekend in what will be Joe Tillers final game in Ohio Stadium. There are also several other things to keep an eye on at Saturdays game. The Skull Session which always packs St. John Ar....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=573 The players who were the coaching staff award winners for last weeks nail-biter at Wisconsin are ready to get home this week as they face conference foe Purdue. Even after the Boilermakers 20-6 home loss against Penn State last week, offens....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=572 The sports experts in Vegas had Ohio State as one point favorites in their three point victory over Wisconsin Saturday. With the Buckeyes picked to beat the Boilermakers by 19 this weekend, it's time to take a look at the numbers that go into suc....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=570 The most recent national college football award watch list includes only one Buckeye which may seem strange in comparison to the Maxwell, Bednarik, and Lowe's Senior CLASS Award watch lists (for the nation's best offensive, defensive, and senior p....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=571 After a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Wisconsin on Saturday, No. 12 Ohio State returns home this week to take on Purdue. The Boilermakers, under the helm of head coach Joe Tiller, are 2-3 headed into Saturdays game. After opening....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=569 ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=568 The Ohio State Buckeyes are no stranger to historic playing fields. Ohio Stadium, built in 1922, has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974. The rich tradition of the Horseshoe doesnt go back quite as far, though, as the fiel....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=567 Tuesday at Jim Tressels weekly press conference, he looked back at the Buckeyes performance vs. then undefeated Minnesota and ahead to this coming Saturdays game with the Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Linebacker Et....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=566 The Ohio State football program is a breeding ground for excellence in the Classroom, the Community, Character, and Competition (see "Academic Success" and "Block O of Life") which just so happen to be the "Four C's" by which candidates for the Lo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=565 The No. 14 Buckeyes head up to Madison to take on Wisconsin this Saturday after a strong start to conference play with a 34-21 win over Minnesota. The No.18 Badgers fell nine spots in the AP poll this week after a stunning 27-25 loss to Mic....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=564 Columbus, Ohio Three-time defending Big Ten Conference champion Ohio State opened defense of its crowns with a 34-21 win over previously unbeaten Minnesota Saturday before 105,175 fans at Ohio Stadium. I thought our kids came out and pla....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=563 When most people hear the name Tressel, Coach Jim Tressel is usually the person that comes immediately to mind. For someone who hails from Northeast Ohio, it may be his father, Lee, that jumps out first. On Saturday, Baldwin-Wallace Colleg....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=562 The 113th season of Big Ten football begins on Saturday as No. 13/14 Ohio State (3-1/0-0) hosts undefeated Minnesota (4-0/0-0) at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes have won the last five meetings with the Golden Gophers and 21 of the last 22 overall.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=561 Terrelle Pryor set the all-time Buckeye record for touchdown passes by a freshman in a single season. He did so in a single game against Troy on Saturday. In Ohio State's first ever contest versus a Sun Belt Conference opponent, an 18 year old t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=560 No. 14 Ohio State kicks off its 2008 Big Ten Schedule at home this week against Minnesotas Golden Gophers. Coach Tressel stressed the significance of this first conference match up after Saturdays game. So how important is it for us ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=559 No. 13 Ohio State closed out its non-conference schedule today with a 28-10 win over Troy University. The Buckeyes are 3-1 heading into Big Ten play against Minnesota this week. True freshman Terrelle Pryor threw for four touchdowns in his....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=558 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=556 Terrelle Pryor's first start came with more than an addition to the win column, it came with two Ohio State records. The last time a true freshman started as a quarterback for the Buckeyes was 3 decades ago with Art Schlichter in 1978. Pryor threw....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=557 The players selected by the Buckeye coaching staff as award winners for last weeks game are more than ready to go this week against Troy. Were hungry now, offensive player of the week Boom Herron said. We were hurting after a big loss like....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=555 After a tough road loss to No. 1 Southern California, No. 13 Ohio State looks to bounce back this week at home. The Buckeyes will face a whole new set of Trojans when they host Troy University Saturday at the Shoe. Troy is coming off a 65-....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=554 In the first meeting between USC and OSU in almost two decades, the Ohio State Buckeyes struggled against a strong Southern Cal team and came away from the highly anticipated game with a 35-3 loss. The Buckeyes' second series of the game sh....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=553 Take a big rented van, replace the middle row of seats with a ridiculous entanglement of cords, blankets, and bags and then dump four 20-something guys into the fray and you've got the BuckeyeVan that is our home. Address: LA Coliseum or bust. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=552 Two-thousand, two-hundred and fifty-seven miles. That is the distance between Ohio Stadium and the LA Coliseum where the Buckeyes are to play the USC Trojans Saturday night. Thats enough ground to deter fans of lesser football dedication but not....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=551 The Buckeyes moved to 2-0 on the season with a 26-14 win over Ohio University on Saturday, but more importantly they earned themselves a spot in an exclusive groupthe 800 club. Ohio State is the fifth team in college football history to rea....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=549 The No. 5 Buckeyes take on the No. 1 Southern California Trojans this week in arguably the most anticipated match up of the season. The Bucks are 2-0 going into the game, while 1-0 USC is coming off a bye week after a 52-7 win over Virginia in we....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=550 Jack Tatum was inducted into the Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame in 1981 and into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2001, Jim Tressel instituted the "Jack Tatum Hit of the Week Award," given to the player who had the most impressive ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=547 Despite winning its 800th victory on the football field, the win over Ohio University came with more frustration than celebration. "It kind of looked like everyone predicted you might look like in between your opener and your big &q....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=548 Home field advantage is more important than ever in college football and this season Ohio Stadium is throwing some new things at visiting opponents that will enable fans to further enjoy the game and better cheer on their Buckeyes. The fr....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=546 There just arent many places where a simple brown nut inspires such reverence, or where a sweater vest remains in style season after season. Certain aspects of the deep Ohio State tradition are simply inexplicable to the outside world. The univer....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=545 The Buckeye team that took the field Saturday against Youngstown State is one of the most veteran squads to ever don the scarlet and gray. Even though there are only 22 possible starting positions there are 30 players on the Ohio State roster wit....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=544 The 40th reunion of the alumni band was celebrated this past Saturday, August 30 at St. John's Arena. An hour and a half before the OSU vs. YSU season opener, the band embarked on its skull session, a concert with a pep rally aura that often attra....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=543 One down, 12 to go. The Buckeyes move on to the Ohio University Bobcats this week after a 43-0 victory over Youngstown State in the season opener. The 0-1 Bobcats are coming off a 21-20 loss last week at Wyoming. The team returns six start....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=542 AP Photo It's first and ten from the Buckeye 35 yard line on only the third offensive series in Ohio State's season opener against Youngstown State. The Bucks put up a comfortable 10-0 lead in their first two possessions and with 6:....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=541 Game day you can hear the reverberation of O-H-I-O being chanted by thousands of jersey-clad fans. In the late 19th century it started out as a simple cheer, something for fans to shout during football games. But nowadays, "O-H-I-O" represents th....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=540 Buckeye fans and indeed all football fans can breathe a sigh of relief because after more than a year of negotiations, Time Warner has struck a deal with the Big Ten Network. Just in time for the football season, the cable provider announced that....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=539 Ever wonder what its like to mingle with Ohio State Hall of Famers? Heres your chance. Seats are still available for the mens 2008 Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 5. Former Buckeye football standouts Jeff Uhlenha....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=538 Responsibility, honesty, integrity and perseverance are a few of the characteristics that describe a team captain. Todd Boeckman, Malcolm Jenkins, James Laurinaitis and Brian Robiskie, who were elected captains of the 2008 OSU football team earli....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=537 On Monday, August 18th the Ohio State football team held a practice that was open to the public and Buckeye fans responded in typical scarlet and gray fashion. At 5:30 pm the protuberant line of people jutted all the way from Ohio Stadium's north....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=536 After weeks of grueling preseason practice, the hard work will finally pay off for Ohio State this week as the team kicks off the 2008 season against Youngstown State. The Buckeyes host the Penguins at the Shoe on Saturday for the second year in ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=535 Junior Jim Cordle is the next in a long line of 2008 Buckeyes to be included on a fall award watch list. For the second year in a row, Cordle has been named to the watch list for the Rimington Trophy, awarded each year to the most outstanding col....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=534 In 1955 Ohio State running back Howard Cassady hopped his way to the Maxwell Award as the best player in all of college football. More than a half century later, Buckeye greatness perseveres as three players stand poised to hop the bar set by Hop....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=533 Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman has been named a candidate for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award which is given annually to the nation's best senior quarterback. The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation recently released a list o....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=532 The Walter Camp Football Foundation included three Buckeyes on its recently announced list of 35 players to watch for its esteemed Player of the Year award. Wisconsin, Florida and Pittsburg each had two players named to the watch list for ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=531 Not many teams have fans so loyal theyll line up hours before the game starts just to be let inside the stadium. In Columbus though, they wait outside the Horseshoe for hours just to be let into practice. Buckeye fans gathered in fr....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=530 Youngstown -- Shawn Coin, who served as the Youngstown State Athletic Department's Video Coordinator, died on Monday, August 18. Coin was 31 years old. Coin was starting his third year with the Athletic Department where he helped coordina....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=529 The Buckeyes grabbed another preseason No. 2 spot on Saturday when the Associated Press released its poll. The top five was no surprise, mirroring multiple other preseason rankings. Georgia sits in the top spot, followed by Ohio State, Sou....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=528 He stands confidently in view of the stadium, decked out in the scarlet sweater vest, signature specs and headset. White Nikes are laced tightly on his feet, while a simple black watch and worn WWJD bracelet adorn his wrist. A championship ring gl....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=527 Arduous two a days and intense weight training sessions are common sources of strength for the OSU football team, however there is another source: faith. In addition to Coach Tressels highly publicized Big Ten fundamentals for success: att....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=526 It was little surprise last week when the August 11 issue of Sports Illustrated showed up on newsstands and in mailboxes with three Buckeyes on the cover. Woody used to always say, whether theyre talking good or talking bad, keep the....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=525 Given annually to the nation's best collegiate defensive player, the Chuck Bednarik Award has gone to a Big Ten athlete 7 times in its 13 year history including the first 3, the most recent 3, and one in between. Surprisingly these winners have h....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=524 The Ohio State football team will hold an open practice in Ohio Stadium on Monday evening, August 18. Admission is free to the public. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. for admission to the stadium. The 2008 Buckeyes are expected to arrive at 7....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=523 When the Buckeyes hit the field at Ohio Stadium in full scarlet and gray gear, the mood of the team is usually a serious oneintense, alert, focused on the task at hand. Thursdays team picture day was an exception to this routine though, as player....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=522 It's bad news for bar owners who profited on the hordes of football fans crammed in to watch the games that weren't broadcast at home last fall. It's terrific news, however, for those in the hordes who rejoice today as the Big Ten Network has com....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=518 Due to a momentary lull in the post-Buckeye football practice media buzz the words "I've sat out less drills than Robo has" carried a bit further, perhaps, than wide receiver Brian Hartline intended because moments later, the phrase's source was n....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=520 Many of you know, paying it forward is a tradition here at The Ohio State University. Coach Tressel has consistently played a role in numerous community organizations and charities that care about helping others and giving back to society. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=521 That magic number three has hit the Buckeyes again, this time in the ESPN.com preseason power rankings. Georgia and Southern California check in with the top two spots ahead of the No. 3 Buckeyes, while Florida and Oklahoma round out the top five....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=519 Buckeye fans can now race to their TIVOs and DVRs to record football games almost a month away because the Big Ten Conference has announced its television schedule for the first 3 weeks of the 2008 season. The conference is in the midst of a seri....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=517 With the onset of preseason football camp, the USA Today Top 25 college football coaches poll was released. The number #1 spot was awarded to the Georgia Bulldogs, with 22 first-place votes and a total of 1,438 points. Succeeding the Georgia Bulld....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=516 Coach Tressel has been honored with spots on a number of notable lists over the course of his careerand now he can add one more to that collection. Tressels book The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life debuts on the New York Times ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=515 Even with hoards of reporters and cameramen buzzing around them at Big Ten Media Days, most coaches remained relaxed and candid throughout their interviews. Questions ranged from light-hearted inquiries about Penn State coach Joe Paternos s....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=514 Like each of the other conference coaches at Big Ten Media Days yesterday, Coach Tressel stressed the anticipation that comes each year around this time. Every day is different, every year is different, and thats the fun of heading into ano....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=513 Park Ridge, Ill. The Big Ten Conference announced today that Ohio State has been selected as the preseason favorite among members of the media attending the conferences football media day. Wisconsin was chosen to place second, while Illinois was ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=512 Outside of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio there is a statue of a player under which reads, quite simply and very accurately, "The Legend." On Tuesday a man who is one season shy of completing his legendary career at Ohio State, Mal....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=511 In 1955 Ohio State running back Howard Cassady hopped his way to the Maxwell Award as the best player in all of college football. More than a half century later, Buckeye greatness perseveres as three players stand poised to hop the bar set by Hop....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=510 The Winners Manual is filled with stories from Coach Tressels years as a college football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving success in life both on and off the field. Proceeds from the book will benefit the r....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=498 The Winners Manual is filled with stories from Coach Tressels years as a college football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving success in life both on and off the field. Proceeds from the book will benefit the r....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=499 The Winners Manual is filled with stories from Coach Tressels years as a college football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving success in life both on and off the field. Proceeds from the book will benefit the r....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=500 The Winners Manual is filled with stories from Coach Tressels years as a college football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving success in life both on and off the field. Proceeds from the book will benefit the r....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=501 The Winners Manual is filled with stories from Coach Tressels years as a college football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving success in life both on and off the field. Proceeds from the book will benefit the r....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=502 The Winners Manual is filled with stories from Coach Tressels years as a college football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving success in life both on and off the field. Proceeds from the book will benefit the r....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=503 The Winners Manual is filled with stories from Coach Tressels years as a college football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving success in life both on and off the field. Proceeds from the book will benefit the r....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=504 The Winners Manual is filled with stories from Coach Tressels years as a college football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving success in life both on and off the field. Proceeds from the book will benefit the r....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=505 The Winners Manual is filled with stories from Coach Tressels years as a college football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving success in life both on and off the field. Proceeds from the book will benefit the r....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=506 The Winners Manual is filled with stories from Coach Tressels years as a college football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving success in life both on and off the field. Proceeds from the book will benefit the r....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=507 The Winners Manual is filled with stories from Coach Tressels years as a college football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving success in life both on and off the field. Proceeds from the book will benefit the ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=508 The Winners Manual is filled with stories from Coach Tressels years as a college football coach and it also reveals key principles which apply to achieving success in life both on and off the field. Proceeds from the book will benefit the r....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=509 Columbus has been named one of twenty top championship cities in the country by ESPN's SportsCenter. Nominations taken from fans were combined with the collective opinions of an ESPN research team and a panel of sportswriters and anchors t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=497 It's bad news for bar owners who profited on the hordes of football fans crammed in to watch the games that weren't broadcast at home last fall. It's terrific news, however, for those in the hordes who rejoice today as the Big Ten Network has com....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=496 Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman has been named a candidate for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award which is given annually to the nation's best senior quarterback. The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation recently released a list o....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=495 The off season provides college football teams with an opportunity to heal but, as anyone who's ever experienced a season ending injury will swear to, this is easier said than done. That's just what happened to two of Ohio State's star defenders ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=493 The 2008 Ohio State football roster includes more than forty juniors and seniors, several of which forwent certain NFL contracts to play another year in Columbus. Head Coach Jim Tressel said one of the best things about having such old group is i....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=494 COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State wide receiver Brian Robiskie is one of three male finalists for the 2008 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year award, announced today by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine. He finished as second runner-up ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=492 CHICAGO On Monday, June 16, the Big Ten Network shouts O-H-I-O! with 24 consecutive hours of Ohio State programming. The day will include some of Ohio States best performances in 2007-08, including the football teams victory at Michigan,....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=491 The Greater Augusta Sports Council announced its pre-season watch list for the 2008 Ray Guy Award, which identifies the nations top collegiate punter which includes OSUs A.J. Trapasso. The pre-season list is comprised of the top non-graduating fin....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=490 This Saturday, the Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League will play host to the Grand Rapids Rampage as former Buckeye Justin Zwick makes his AFL debut under center. CATCH THE DESTROYERS FINAL HOME GAME THIS SATURDAY WITH $15 LO....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=489 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jim Tressel's Ohio State Buckeyes hold the No. 2 position in Athlon Sports magazine with 11 players selected as All-Big Ten performers. Athlon Sports predicts Ohio State to win the Big Ten Conference. "This could be J....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=488 Every football school has a Face of the Program, that iconic image you think of when talking football on campus. Here's your chance to help define who or what that is. Is it that fabled coach? A legendary player? A memorable play? A unique mascot?....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=486 Carol Stream, Ill.Tyndale House Publishers today announced that Ohio State University head football coach, Jim Tressel, will participate in eight book signings for The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life. Cowritten with Chris Fabry, The....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=487 NEW YORK CITY (May 7, 2008) - The Rimington Trophy committee has released its 2008 Spring Watch List. The list includes Ohio States Jim Cordle. Cordle heads into fall camp as a second year starting center. The junior from Lancaster, Ohio ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=480 The Ohio State University has seen many linebackers take the field in Ohio Stadium through the years. Recently, the Ohio News Network ran a special featuring the 10 Greatest Linebackers in OSU History. Honorable Mention Ed Thomp....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=484 The Ohio State University has seen many running backs take the field in Ohio Stadium through the years. Recently, the Ohio News Network ran a special featuring the 10 Greatest Running Backs in OSU History. Honorable Mention Runn....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=485 COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio States very own James Laurinaitis, Marcus Freeman and Malcolm Jenkins are on the 2008 Nagurski Trophy watch list. The Football Writers Association of America has announced the Watch List for the 2008 Bronko Nagurski Tr....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=479 Congratulations to Nick and Ana Siciliano! They recently welcomed their first, second, third and fourth child home from the hospital! The family is doing well and we extend our well wishes from the entire Ohio State football family. The Co....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=481 COLUMBUS, Ohio- At weekly meeting of the Ohio State Chapter of PRSSA, Marcus Freeman enters a room full of anticipated students on Wednesday May 7 to speak of the importance of PR on and off of the field. Student members had the opportuni....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=482 COLUMBUS, Ohio- As of May 1, 2008, legendary former head coach for The Ohio State Buckeyes, John Cooper, has been inducted into The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Cooper has been the Head Coach for Tulsa, Arizona S....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=483 Deb Broeker of the Ohio State football program will be receiving a 2008 Distinguished Staff Award from The Ohio State University. She is currently in her seventh season as an assistant to head coach Jim Tressel. She coordinates the football office....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=478 The Ohio State-Southern Cal football game on Saturday, September 13, 2008, in the Los Angeles Coliseum will kick off at 5 p.m. Pacific time (8 p.m. Eastern), the Pac-10 Conference announced today. This prime time road game for the Buckeyes....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=477 Senior Ryan Lukens tops the depth chart at the fullback position for the Buckeyes despite being out-rushed last season by, among many others, AJ Trapasso, the punter. In fact, the last time Lukens played a single down on offense was his fr....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=476 Every time Ohio State running back Maurice Wells runs the ball he also runs the risk of getting painfully pulled down by his exceptionally long hair. Though it may pose a threat in this regard, Mos mane protects him from something else: the cold.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=475 Ohio State running back Beanie Wells is a front-runner for the Heisman Trophy; a lonely position to be in considering the prestige of the award and how few are players are good enough to have any chance of winning it. Solitude is not something Be....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=474 COLUMBUS, Ohio- The Ohio State University has had its fair share of first round NFL draft picks, and this year proves no different. Vernon Gholston was drafted number six in the first round by the New York Jets as a defensive end. At si....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=473 COLUMBUS, Ohio- The Ohio State University has proudly boasted some of the greatest Buckeyes to be drafted into the NFL each year. The Columbus Dispatch reported on an analysis by USA Today concerning the NFL drafts from 1988 to 200....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=472 Courtesy of the Associated Press HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- The New York Jets tried to improve their pass rush in a big way Saturday, selecting speedy and powerful defensive end Vernon Gholston out of Ohio State with the sixth pick in the NFL d....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=471 The Ohio State University leads the country when it comes to first round NFL draft picks. The Buckeyes have seen 65 of their players selected in Round 1!! This year, OSU will watch as Vernon Gholston becomes the next Ohio State Buckeye to reach th....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=470 Carol Stream, Ill.Tyndale House Publishers today announced that it has reached an agreement with Ohio State University head football coach, Jim Tressel, to publish The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life. Cowritten with Chris Fabry, The....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=469 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Six of this years freshmen football players graduated high school early in order to practice with the OSU football team during spring season. As always, Ohio State has recruited some of the best and most qualified individua....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=468 COLUMBUS, Ohio- An early commitment requires a university with a high quality athletic program and high caliber coaching like The Ohio State University. The continually warming, sunny weather and the apparent cabin fever caught by student....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=467 COLUMBUS, Ohio- 2008 is the first year that the changes made in the NCAA Division I student athlete eligibility standards will take effect. Mike Adams, Mike Brewster, Etienne Sabino, J.B. Shugarts, Jake Stoneburner and Andrew Sweat are six....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=466 COLUMBUS, Ohio - Rain did not deter fans from settingan Ohio Statespring game attendance record for the third season in a row. A crowd of 76,346 braved the soggy conditions in Ohio Stadium to watch the Scarlet team defeat the Gray, 20-7, in the 20....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=465 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Buckeyes understand that there is much to be accomplished during spring football practices for the upcoming season, as well as in preparation for the Spring Game. With the defense forecasted to be number one in the nation ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=463 COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State will conclude its 2008 spring football practice with an intrasquad Scarlet and Gray game Saturday. The OSU mens lacrosse team will host Denver in the first portion of the days doubleheader at Ohio Stadium. Lacro....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=464 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Ohio State Buckeyes Kurt Coleman and Anderson Russell are working to become a safeties team unlike any other. Reaching a synchronicity like 2006-2007 junior safeties, Tedd Ginn, Jr. and Anthony Gonzales, is more than somet....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=462 COLUMBUS, Ohio- This years Buckeye seniors passed up opportunities at the pro level and will take the field one more time in 2008 with possibilities of a fourth-consecutive Big Ten title and the BCS Championship to work for. Former Buckeye....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=461 Championship rings, notable bowl game trophies, National Title crystal balls, and 6 bronze 25 pound Heismans make up the concluding room to the long hallway in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center that depicts all the glory of the 117 years of Buckeye ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=460 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Student season football tickets went on sale this past Tuesday morning at 12:01. Block O seating was more than occupied eight hours later. Ohio State student football fans plan their seating arrangements for the upcoming ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=459 COLUMBUS, Ohio- The weekend of April 18 and 19 marks a thrilling time for The Ohio State University athletes and their sports fans. Also known as Scarlet & Gray days, several sports teams are prepared for inner team competition and also t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=458 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Since 1988, The Ohio State University has not had the opportunity to host an SEC opponent like Tennessee. That will change on September 7, 2019. A two game series will begin for the Tennessee Volunteers and The Ohio State....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=457 We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Sneak Peek of the 2008 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, April 12th as part of our Sideline Pass Members' paid subscription to coachtressel.com! ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=456 COLUMBUS, Ohio- As one of the 18 starters back for the Buckeyes in their 2008 season, Malcolm Jenkins ought to be more than excited for his senior season. The six-foot-one, 202 pound cornerback is a junior studying Communications at the o....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=455 COLUMBUS, Ohio- From red shirting his freshman year to becoming one of the most highly relied upon wide receiver in Ohio State football this past season, Brian Hartline does is all. As a constant contributor to the game, he deservingly re....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=454 COLUMBUS, Ohio- It is possible that the loss to LSU in the 2007 championship game inspired returning Senior, Alex Boone, to stick it out with his Buckeyes. According to an article on the newspaper network of centralohio.com, Boone stated ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=453 COLUMBUS, Ohio- There is something more than inspiring when an All-American athlete dedicates his talent to another year at The Ohio State University. Number 33 and returning senior, James Laurinaitis, is not only ranked our Nations best ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=452 In a day and age when major college football teams make millions of dollars a year and their star athletes are all but celebrities its easy, in most cases, to forget that these commercial programs exist only as a part of the academic institutions ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=451 Academics are anything but swept under the Woody Hayes Athletic Centers rug and, in fact, take precedence in the football facility. An eastward glance down the north corridor of the building reveals a multitude of exhibits glorifying all aspects ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=450 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Every year, professional football coaches from all over the country visit the great Ohio State University to see firsthand the undeniable skill which excels in The Shoe. The Buckeyes have some of the greatest athletes in a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=449 COLUMBUS, Ohio- In the world of college football, Buckeye All-Americans are plentiful as well as honored at The Ohio State University. Such an accomplishment is celebrated. Team members who receive high honors are proudly displayed in t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=448 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Jim Otis, Chris Spielman, and Coach Cooper of The Ohio State University are a part of the 2008 Football Bowl Subdivision Ballot used for their induction into the College Football hall of Fame. "Since our founding in 1947, th....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=447 Its an excellent day for Buckeye Football, said Coach Tressel after receiving word that the nations top ranked prospect has decided to be a Buckeye. Fresh off his teams Pennsylvania Class AA state basketball championship, Terrelle Pryor, w....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=446 In the past 3 years, the Big Ten has been the toughest conference, statistically, in which to play the game of football. At the end of the 2005, 2006, and 2007 seasons, final polls have boasted of no less than 4 Big Ten teams in their top 25. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=445 (COLUMBUS, OH) OSU head football coach, Jim Tressel will take center stage at the 2008 Coach Tressel Spring Preview from 10:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. on Wednesday, April, 2th at the Les Wexner Football Complex at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, 2491 ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=444 Joseph The Animal Laurinaitis battled as a solo competitor in the National Wrestling Alliance for only a few matches before opting for the companionship of teamwork by joining his long time friend Mike The Hawk Hegstrand. These Road Warriors wor....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=443 The corridor walls of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center are partitioned into different sections, each with its own distinct focus. The central hub of it all is the Block O of Life area which, fittingly, summarizes the full circle of Ohio State fo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=442 COLUMBUS, Ohio- Year after year, The Ohio State University football team clinches The Big Ten title and within The Woody Hayes Athletic center there is more than enough pride and evidence to prove it. Showcasing the accomplishments of sev....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=441 COLUMBUS, Ohio- In memorial of the many athletic awards granted upon The Ohio State Universitys numerous star athletes, a wall within the Woody Hayes Athletic Center houses some of the grandest collegiate awards. Some of the most notable....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=440 COLUMBUS, Ohio- More than several previous football players have made a name for themselves in local and national broadcasting from the Ohio State University. As a team, The Buckeyes have made appearances on College Game Day, seven Sports....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=439 COLUMBUS, Ohio- The education, humility and endless skill received by students at the Ohio State University is often returned by its own prided athletes. Beyond the glory of winning numerous games and awards, football players can achieve ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=438 With all due respect to the game of college football and its salary-free, youthful passion that yields a myriad of upsets, nail-biters, and BCS controversies that captivate so many Americans for six months each year, the NFL is a whole different a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=437 With the snow piles growing and the temperatures dropping, more meager minds might stray to thoughts of warm sun, green grass, and golf. Yet, in Columbus there breathes a different breed. While most of these Buckeyes use snow time for grow time,....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=436 The football staff at The Ohio State University is very excited to announce our 77th Annual Ohio State Football Coaches Clinic, April 17, 18, and 19. In cooperation with the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association, we are expecting to make....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=435 Three former Ohio State football players will be among the professional football prospects undergoing testing and drills at the National Football League Combine Feb. 20-26 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. All-America offensive tackle Kirk ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=434 The Columbus Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame held its 2008 Scholar-Athlete Banquet Monday at the Buckeye Hall of Fame Caf. The foundation honored collegiate and high school scholar-athletes from central Ohio, i....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=433 Nineteen of the nations top high school football players have signed to play at Ohio State. The class includes nine players from Ohio, four from Florida and one each from Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Texas. There are ei....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=432 With National Signing Day upon us, we thought it would be nice to look back at some of the top recruiting classes in OSU history. With the help from long time OSU recruiting expert, Bill Kurelic, here is a list of some of the best recruiti....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=431 Coach Tressel will serve as honorary coach of the Ohio State Buckeye wrestling team on February 4th as they host the University of Michigan at 4 p.m. in St. John Arena. Im excited about the honor of being with the wrestling Buckeyes,....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=430 Ohio State will be recognized Monday by the National Consortium of Academics and Sports (NCAS) for ranking second nationally in the 2006-07 academic year in former student-athletes returning and completing their undergraduate degrees. Of ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=429 MOBILE, Ala. (Jan. 22) Ohio State offensive lineman Kirk Barton is among the 100 top senior NFL draft prospects participating in the 2008 Under Armour Senior Bowl this week in Mobile, Alabama. Barton reported to Mobile this past weekend a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=428 Perennial college football powers Ohio State and Oklahoma will begin a two-game series in 2016.The first game of the new series will take place Sept. 17, 2016, in Norman. It will be followed by a Sept. 16, 2017, game at Columbus. Adding O....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=427 All-America linebacker James Laurinaitis has decided to stay at Ohio State for his senior year. Laurinaitis, a two-year consensus All-American, won the 2007 Butkus Award as the nations top linebacker and the 2006 Nagurski Award as the top defensiv....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=426 All-America defensive back Malcolm Jenkins has decided to stay at Ohio State for his senior year. Jenkins, from Piscataway, N.J., was a second team All-American and a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award this season. He earned first team all-Big ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=425 Coachtressel.com would like to thank all of the men and women who serve in the armed forces. Their duty to our country is nothing short of extraordinary. Many of our Buckeye Troops have sent letters wishing us well this season. We have taken a few....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=423 Former Ohio State Coach Woody Hayes was often quoted as saying "You can never pay back; but you can always pay forward." Those words hold true today for the current Ohio State Buckeyes. Head Coach Jim Tressel and Director of Player Development Sta....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=422 All-America defensive end Vernon Gholston has entered his name into the 2008 National Football League draft, last week. Here is a statement from Gholston: It is with profound emotion, yet great anticipation, that I announce my d....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=424 The Ohio State Buckeyes will be taking the field tonight against the LSU Tigers for a chance to win the BCS National Championship for the 2nd time in six seasons. OSU finished the season as Big Ten Champs for the 32nd time in the history of the co....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=421 Community outreach is a hallmark of The Ohio State University football program. Each year, members of the Buckeyes take time to read to children, visit various hospitals, and help those less fortunate. Before OSU left for the BCS National Champion....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=420 Each player that arrives at The Ohio State University knows that each year the Buckeyes have an opportunity to play in big games against the best competition in college football. The tradition of excellence is unprecedented as OSU prepares to go b....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=419 The Ohio State Buckeyes fielded questions from members of the media on Thursday in New Orleans. Here is an excerpt from the interview with Offensive Coordinator - Jim Bollman, Running Back - Beanie Wells, Offensive Linemen - Kirk Barton and Alex B....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=418 The Ohio State Buckeyes arrived in New Orleans on Wednesday, Jan. 2nd taking one step closer to the National Championship game on Monday, Jan. 7th against LSU. The coaches and players addressed the media before getting some work done in the Big Ea....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=417 Bound for its 39th bowl appearance and sixth BCS game, Ohio State was again among the nations elite in 2007. Culminating in another BCS championship berth, the Buckeyes won their 32nd Big Ten title during the regular season and went 11-1 overall u....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=416 Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel is no stranger to the postseason. He has led the Buckeyes to a bowl in each of his seven seasons in Columbus. Including his 15 seasons at Youngstown State, Tressel has guided his teams into postseason play 17 time....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=415 Congratulations to the Ohio State Buckeyes! With a 14-3 win over Michigan in the season finale, the Buckeyes walk away with an outright Big Ten Title for the second year in a row. Coach Tressel registered his fourth consecutive win over the Maize ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=414 The Ohio State Buckeyes lead the nation in scoring defense, pass defense and total defense this past year. The offensive side of the ball also put up some impressive numbers. Take a look at the statistical leaders from the 2007 Ohio State season.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=413 There are currently 46 former Ohio State Buckeyes on NFL rosters. As we enter the final week of the NFL season, here is a recap of how these former Buckeyes have performed in the National Football League. Baltmore Ravens Troy....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=412 One of the great traditions at The Ohio State University is the Buckeye Leaves awarded to players after each OSU victory. This past season, linebacker James Laurinaitis led the team with 81 Buckeye Leaves on his helmet. Here are the Top 10 Ohio St....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=411 The Ohio State Buckeyes finished the 2007 season as the Big Ten Champions for the third season in a row. They also finished as the top team in college football for the second year in a row and will be playing for their 7th National Championship on....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=410 The Ohio State Buckeyes will wear their home Scarlet jerseys in the National Championship game on January 7th against LSU. The Buckeyes are the number one team in the country heading into the contest. OSU took the past few days off for the....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=409 For the season, 16 different Ohio State players have caught at least one pass, with quarterback Todd Boeckman spreading the wealth in the passing game. Nine different Buckeyes have been on the receiving end of passing touchdowns. Ju....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=408 Ohio State ranks first nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 10.7 points per game; total defense, giving up just 225.2 yards per contest; pass efficiency and pass defense, allowing only 148.2 yards per game through the air. The Buck....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=407 Through 12 games, the Buckeye defense has forced the opponents offense to go three-and-out on 66 possessions or 48.5% of all possessions this season (66-136). Turnovers have ended 18 of those other opponent drives. The Silver Bullets set a school ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=406 Ohio State has an 18-20 record in bowl games, dating back to the 1921 Rose Bowl, where the Buckeyes were defeated 28-0 by California. The Buckeyes have appeared in 11 different bowl games during their storied history. The Buckeyes are 4-1 ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=405 The Buckeyes and Tigers have met only twice on the gridiron and not since the 1988 season. The two teams played a home-and-home in 1987 and 88. Ohio State and LSU tied 13-13 in 1987 in Baton Rouge, La., under former head coach Earl Bruce. The Buck....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=404 When the basketball Buckeyes take on UMBC at 11 a.m. Dec. 29 at Value City Arena, the Ohio State football team will be on hand to be recognized at halftime. Jim Tressel, head coach of the 11-1 Buckeyes, has led Ohio State to three-consecutive Big ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=403 Sophomore Chris "Beanie" Wells was named team MVP after posting two of the top 10 rushing performances in Ohio State history this season. Yds Player (Opponent, Year) 314 Eddie George (Illinois, 1995) 274 K....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=402 Three-Years and a Cloud of Gust-O Considering the 2005, 2006 and 2007 seasons, Ohio State has the best winning percentage in the nation at 33-4 (.892). The top five: Ohio State (33-4), .892 West Virginia (32-4), .88....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=401 Ohio State is making its eighth-consecutive bowl trip, including all seven years in the Coach Tressel era Coach Tressel has won four of his last five bowl games overall, including BCS triumphs in 2003, 2004 and 2006 Ohio ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=400 The Walter Camp All-America team has been announced and OSU junior linebacker James Laurinaitis was selected on the first team. Laurinaitis leads the nations top defensive unit with 103 tackles and has added five quarterback sacks and two intercep....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=399 The Football Writers Association of America has announced eight finalists for the 2007 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award to be voted upon by the entire membership. With the 2007 regular season completed, the FWAA, in conjunction with ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=398 Coach Jim Tressels Buckeyes are turning in a winning performance off the field too! Last fall, a record 56 members of the football team recorded a grade point average of 3.00 or better. As a result of that effort, the teams overall GPA rose to 2.8....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=397 Ohio State running back Chris Beanie Wells was voted 2007 team Most Valuable Player as announced at the Football Appreciation Banquet this afternoon. Wells also received the Archie Griffin Award as outstanding offensive player, and ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=396 The American Football Coaches Association began selecting an All-America team in 1945. Since that time, 41 Buckeyes have made the list. This year, two more members of the Scarlet and Gray made the roster. What makes these teams so special is that ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=395 Theres no upset here. Ohio States Jim Heacock, the defensive coordinator for the most dominating defense in college football, has been named the nations top assistant coach. Heacock, in his 12th season as a Buckeye, was presented the 12th Annual F....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=394 November 28, 2007; Little Rock, Ark. There are few coaches whose efforts have forever impacted the game of college football. Bear Bryant, Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy and Eddie Robinson have set the standard for victories and championships on the gr....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=392 COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State will play for college football's national championship against Louisiana State University on Jan. 7, according to the final Bowl Championship Series standings released Sunday night. The Buckeyes were ranke....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=393 After a 41-14 loss in the National Championships last year, there was speculation that the long break between the regular season and bowl game seriously hindered the buckeye performance. Whether this is the case or not, the buckeyes arent taking a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=391 Chicago, IL The Ted Hendricks Foundation has unveiled the list of 8 finalists for the 2007 Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award. Ohio State junior Vernon Gholston made the list. Gholston ranked 2nd in the Big Ten and 4th nationally in sac....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=390 Two Ohio State Freshman were among the recipients of the 2007 Sporting News Freshman All-Big Ten Team. Defensive back Chimdi Chekwa and defensive lineman Cameron Heyward were major contributors to the Silver Bullets this season. SPORTING NE....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=389 Coachtressel.com is proud to offer Buckeye fans a unique way to stay informed! Recently, Brand Thunder discovered the power of customization within the Firefox browser and utilized their blend of browser expertise and new media marketers to focus ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=388 Photo courtesy of Greg Sailor, For USA TODAY Former Ohio State 2-time All-American tackle, Bill Willis, passed away Tuesday night. Willis, who was born in Columbus and attended East High School, was a member of Ohio State's 1942 National Ch....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=387 The top ten finalists for the Ray Guy Award- presented annually to college footballs top punter- have been selected for the 2007 season. Topping the list is Ohio States own AJ Trapasso. He has led the nation in punting averages at times this year,....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=386 They say that offensive lineman are the most cerebral players on the football field. Former Ohio State offensive guard, Leonard Hartman, is proof that brains and brawn are not mutually exclusive attributes. Hartman came to Columbus on a ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=385 With a sure trip to the 2007 Rose Bowl, all thats left for the Buckeyes to worry about is whether theres enough room in their trophy case this year as Ohio State stole the show at the Big Ten Awards. Junior linebacker James Laurinaitis....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=384 Congratulations to the Ohio State Buckeyes! With a 14-3 win over all-time rivalry Michigan, the Buckeyes walk away with an outright Big Ten Title and a sure trip to the Rose Bowl. Coach Tressel not only nailed in a dominating 6-1 record over the W....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=383 This weekits not just a game, its THE game. Ohio State vs. Michigan, known as The Greatest Rivalry in all of Sports, will take place in the Michigan Big House as players prepare to embark on a journey theyll never forget. With the Big Ten Title an....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=381 Ohio States Brian Robiskie has already proven that hes athletic with his one-handed grabs and his ability to get up three feet for crucial TDs. Yet Lately, Brian has proved he not only wins football games, but is winning in the class room as well.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=382 With a school record of 28-consecutive regular-season wins, 20-straight wins in the Big Ten, and most importantly 10 consecutive weeks of magical play and a dream for the National Championship Titleits been an incredible run for the Ohio State Buc....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=380 The Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, the organization which annually presents the Butkus Award to the nation's best collegiate linebacker, has announced thethree finalists for this year's award. While every linebacker in the nation hits harder,....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=379 Its week 11. The stakes are high. Up Next? A team that gave the Buckeyes No. 1 team in 2006 a ferocious battle ending only 17-10. The Fighting Illini(7-3,4-2), headed by Ron Zook, head coach and recruiter of almost all of Floridas National Champio....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=378 Polls are closed, votes are in. The Jim Thorpe Award Screening Committee has announced the 12 semi-finalists for Jim Thorpe Award, topping the list is Ohio States Malcolm Jenkins. The award is given annually to the nations best defensive back, bas....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=377 COLUMBUS, Ohio In a back-and-forth slugfest between two Big Ten teams known for their muscle, No. 1 Ohio State came from behind to defeat No. 19 Wisconsin, 31-17, before 105,449 sun-drenched and relieved fans in Ohio Stadium. Chr....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=376 Junior Quarterback Todd Boeckman has been selected as a Semifinalist for the 2007 Davey OBrien National Quarterback Award, given to the countrys top quarterback showing quarterback skill, athletic ability, academics, reputation as a team player, c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=374 Oct. 31, 2007 - The College Football community lost a dear member of its family Tuesday night. Billy Vizzini, 36, passed away in Tallahassee following a battle with cancer. He was the Director of Coach's Video for Florida State. He w....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=375 After a dominating 37-17 win, Ohio State seemed to have traveled to Penn State only to turn Happy Valley into the Blue Bayou. Many thought 8-0 was possible for the buckeyes, but capping the ninth victory was the true test so far this season. Alth....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=372 At 64-264lbs with the strength to squat 455lbs 20 times, Vernon Gholston is more likely to be confused with The Incredible Hulk than Ohio States leading defensive end. Its Gholstons unbelievable power, unstoppable work ethic, and silent leadershi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=373 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Happy Valley belonged to the top-ranked Buckeyes, who cruised to a 37-17 victory over No. 24 Penn State on Saturday night. Todd Boeckman threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns and Chris Wells ran for 133 ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=371 Ohio State will face a tough opponent and a rowdy crowd this weekend as the #1 team in the country visits Happy Valley. The series between the Buckeyes and the Nittany Lions is tied at 11-all with Ohio State picking up the win last season, 28-6 in....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=370 Ohio States hard work and dedication is truly starting to pay off as the Buckeyes gain recognition in AP polls, BCS standings, and currently the announcement of National Award semi-finalists. This week James Laurinaitis, middle linebacker and capt....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=369 Ohio State has won a school-record 26-consecutive regular-season game this week with a victory over Michigan State 24-17. After a commanding lead in the first half (17-0), it seemed as if Buckeyes would coast through yet another win. However, wit....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=368 Ohio State faces Michigan State this week for a game that could push the Buckeyes one step closer to a Big Ten Championship. While the No. 1 ranked Buckeyes are experiencing knew expectations of a National Championship game, their focus this week ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=367 After a triple overtime victory for Kentucky over LSU, and Cals last minute loss to Oregon State-- the Ohio State Buckeyes climb the AP Poll and find the BCS rankings No. 1 spot. The top two ranked teams have not lost in the same week since the 19....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=366 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Just like the last time they met, Ohio State hopes Kent State is a steppingstone to a national championship. Brian Hartline returned a punt a school-record 90 yards and Donald Washington brought back an interception 70 ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=365 Ohio State will play Kent State this Saturday at Ohio Stadium for a game that surely wont be overlooked by the Buckeyes. Although the undefeated Ohio State is the highest-ranked opponent the Golden flashers have ever faced, college football has ce....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=364 After leading the 1942 Ohio State squad to a National Championship Title, and earning All-America honors in 1943 and 1944 (the first-such African American to do so), football legend Bill Willis will have his number retired in ceremonies at the Ohi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=363 With the pressure of a Big Ten Championship on the line, a fierce environment of 60,000 Boilermaker fans, and an opponent that is undefeated this season, Ohio State defeated the Purdue Boilermakers 23-7. Ohio State players and coaches undoubtedly ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=362 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -Todd Boeckman passed for 200 yards and two touchdowns as No. 4 Ohio State beat No. 23 Purdue 23-7 on Saturday night. Chris Wells ran for 85 yards on 18 carries and Ryan Pretorius made all three of hi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=361 Ohio State faces Purdue this week for another conference match-up, the second night game of the season, and the first time lining up against the no.1 offense in the Big Ten. Although poised with a top defense, Ohio State is preparing for their tou....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=359 When it comes to showcasing talent, Ohio State is ahead of the class! Look no further than last years NFL Draft. The Miami Dolphins selected Ohio State Wide Receiver, Ted Ginn, Jr. with the 9th overall pick after three years of electrifying the Bu....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=360 Ohio State faces Purdue this Saturday, October 6th at Ross Ade Stadium. The two universities are not only fighting for their second conference win but a victory to keep their undefeated streak alive. The stakes are high this week as Purdue, with t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=358 The Ohio State Buckeyes travel to West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday to face the Boilermakers, marking a perfect opportunity for the Big Ten network to recap The Big Tens Greatest Games which includes the match up between Ohio State and Purdue in the ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=356 As the first junior college transfer under Jim Tressel, it only took linebacker Larry Grant one year before he tackled his way onto the depth chart of the number two defense in the county. Alongside James Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman, Larry Gran....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=357 As nine teams in the top 25 turned in their first loss this week, Ohio State stood their ground with a victory over the Minnesota Gophers 30-7 and marched up to #4 in the Associated Press Poll. The Buckeyes took control early in the game ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=355 After traveling to Minneapolis and beating the Gophers 30-7, Ohio State has now won 23-consecutive regular-season games. The 23-consecutive regular-season win streak is an Ohio State record. The last longest streak was a 21-game win streak set by ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=354 The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Minnesota this week for their second Big Ten match-up and the first night game held in the Gophers Metrodome. As Minnesota searches for their second win of the season, the eight ranked Buckeyes, still one of the....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=353 Ohio State lines up against the Minnesota Gophers this week for their second consecutive Big Ten game this year. Ohio State is reaching for the Big Ten title as Minnesota is building a team ready for a big game this week. Coach Tressel spoke at hi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=352 Travel Partners in Dublin is presenting Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, "Million Dollar Weekend" with Stefanie and Chris Spielman, February 8-11, 2008. Travel Partners along with the Spielmans are excited to announce the 3 night cruise onboard Royal Ca....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=351 The Ohio State Buckeyes opened up Big Ten play with a 58-7 victory over the Northwestern Wilcats. OSU has now won 22-consecutive regular-season games. Overall, the Buckeyes have won 23 of their last 24 games. The 22-consecutive regular-season win ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=350 They say two-thirds of the Earth is covered by water, the other third is covered by James Laurinaitis. Just when you think the 2006 top defensive player in the country cant get any better; James takes an off season and turns hard work into 22 tack....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=348 The Ohio State Buckeyes are undefeated three games into the season, but even betteracademically, they are already National Champions. The National Football Foundation has honored four seniors from the 2006 Big Ten championships team as inaugural ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=347 As far as excuses go, this one was a pretty good one. As St. Henry, Ohio, hosted conference foe New Bremen on Sept. 14, the eventual 42-6 victory that pushed the Redskins conference record to 2-1 was notable for more than being a step toward r....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=349 Ohio State lines up against Northwestern this Saturday for the Buckeyes first Big Ten Conference game. After a disappointing loss to Duke last week, Northwestern is arriving at the Horseshoe with die-hard motivation for a win as Ohio State prepare....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=346 The wait is finally over as sophomore wide receiver Ray Small gets back in the game this weekend at the Buckeyes first away game in Washington. Small has been recovering from an ankle sprain since mid preseason camp, but wide receivers Coach Darre....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=345 OHIO STATE POSTGAME NOTES Coach Tressels record with the Buckeyes now is 65-14 and his career record is 200-71-2. Ohio State has won 21-consecutive regular-season games. The Buckeyes last lost a regular-season contest at....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=344 SEATTLE (AP) -Usually stoic in his scarlet sweater vest, Jim Tressel was jumping around the sideline. In the huddle, normally low-key Todd Boeckman barked at his Ohio State teammates, as the quarterback making his third career start ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=343 Not only is Ohio State traveling across the country to play Washington (2-0) for their first away game, the Buckeyes are entering Husky StadiumOne of the most thunderous stadiums on the west coast. Washington may have an explosive environment pac....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=342 Ohio State lines up against the Washington Huskies this week in their first away game of the season. Coach Jim Tressel addressed the press during the weekly game luncheon and shared his thoughts about the upcoming game. The first away gam....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=340 Ohio State faces a stiff challenge this week traveling to Washington to play in their first away game of the season at Husky Stadium. The stakes are high as Washington is off to its first 2-0 start since 2001 and Ohio State moves into a top ten sp....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=341 Ohio State defeated Akron at home last Saturday 20-2, winning their 20th consecutive regular season game. It was a tight race at the half, the Buckeyes leading 3-2 over the Zips, but it was Ohio States unstoppable defense that led the Buckeyes to ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=339 Hidden in obscurity in the past 4 years, Trever Robinson made his debut at fullback last Saturday against Youngstown State, scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter with a 1-yard pass from QB Todd Boeckman. As a fifth year senior, it was Robinso....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=333 Ohio State claimed they werent rebuilding this year, only reloading. On paper, all-stars were replacing all-stars, but who could have predicted the coming out party of the OSU freshman? Competing in their first collegiate game to beat Youngstow....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=100 This Saturday, September 8th, marks the second game of the season for the Buckeyes as they step up against the University of Akron. Ohio State has played the Zips six times with a record of 5-1-0, the one loss occurring over a century ago in 1894.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=321 This Saturday marks the first game of the season, The Ohio State University vs. Youngstown Statetwo schools that have more victories (since 1990) than any other program in the state of Ohio. Coach Jim Tressel held a press conference at the Jack....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=319 The Ohio State team may seem young this season, but the incoming freshmen have shown potential to be top players this year. Theyre all hungry for action, but make sure to keep an eye on running back Brandon Saine. Named Ohios Mr. Football in 2006....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=320 When it comes to Ohio State football, all attention has been whirling around quarterback Todd Boeckman, his name being plastered all over the media. Coach Tressel deemed Boeckman the starting QB, hes only thrown 10 passes in college football, Boec....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=331 Senior linebacker Larry Grant was named the defensive captain for the Youngstown State game on September 1. Offensive lineman Kirk Barton, fullback Dionte Johnson, and linebacker James Laurinaitis were named captains by a vote from the team. Howev....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=99 Ohio State kicks off the 2007 season against Youngstown state at Ohio Stadium this Saturday, September 1st. There will be over 103,000 fans present as Coach Tressel faces the Penguins, a team he led to four national championships, coaching ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=98 Ohio State has announced their captains for the 2007 season. Senior offensive lineman Kirk Barton, senior fullback Dionte Johnson, and junior linebacker James Laurinaitis will be leading the squad this year. Not only do these players show strong l....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=318 The Ohio State Football Open practice was held this week at The Horseshoe, where thousands of fans proved that Buckeye Fever is in full swing! The day began with three hours of autographs followed by a Buckeye practice that gave fans a preview to ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=317 Nader Abdallah is not only an Ohio State defensive tackle, but one of the first Palestinians to ever play collegiate football. With the reputation of his family, school, and country riding on his shoulderNaders success has been an inspiration to ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=303 Measuring in at 66-280, Cameron Heyward has the background to prove hes more than your typical collegiate freshman. As a high school senior he racked up an unbelievable 120 tackles with 16 sacks. Heywards build, benching 340 and squatting 510 lbs,....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=311 Overcoming adversity is one thing, but Curtis Terrys success story is another. Before lining up at Ohio State, he was faced with obstacles no ordinary man could handle; including a life that left him helpless and homeless. But Curtis Terry was det....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=313 Ranked as the number 10 cornerback in the Nation coming out of high school, James Scott is known to be a hard hitter. Since joining the buckeyes in the spring 07, his reputation has stayed true. Although he only measures in at only 510 165 lbs, Co....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=314 The Ohio State football team had their annual Kick Scrimmage this week, a practice that gives emphasis to special teams. The buckeyes fought a brutal 97 degree heat as they held regular team practice before starting the kick off battle. A lot of ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=315 Ohio State football season is just around the corner! The Buckeyes line up against Youngstown State on September 1st. But before we begin another thrilling season, lets recap on Ohio State history and some of the Buckeyes greatest moments. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=316 The Ohio State football team has rescheduled its open practice in Ohio Stadium for Thursday evening, August 23. Buckeye players and Coach Jim Tressel will sign autographs on the field prior to the practice session. Gates will open at 5:00 ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=97 Producing Heisman Trophy Winner Troy Smith and arguably the most electrifying wide receiver in Buckeye history Ted Ginn, Jr., Glenville High School is practically a goldmine for Ohio State football. Alongside these NFL drafted players, Glenville h....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=310 When it comes to wide receivers, it just seems impossible for Ohio State to successfully replace NFL drafted Anthony Gonzalez and Ted Ginn, Jr. Fortunately, the same thing was said in 1995 when first-time starter Terry Glenn had to step in for fut....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=312 The Ohio State football team will hold an open practice in Ohio Stadium on Monday evening, August 20. Buckeye players and Coach Jim Tressel will sign autographs on the field prior to the practice session. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. for a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=330 Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela, 1993 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech Ohio State welcomes hundreds of student athletes each year. The University understands and ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=297 Monday August 6th was the first day of Fall Football Camp. Players lined the field as media cameras surrounded the practice field. Get excitedbecause buckeye fever is spreading throughout Columbus. Camp started bright and early at 6a.m. for....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=301 The Ohio State football program kicked off their fall camp with the annual conditioning test, and the results were a record-breaking success. All but 18 players passed making their passing rate (87%) the highest its ever been; even beating out the....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=298 Offensive tackle Kirk Barton just finished up his first term of Ohio State summer school. Barton not only challenged himself by enrolling in classes such as history181- American History prior to 1500, but showed off with a 4.0! This was no easy ta....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=306 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=300 The Hendricks Foundation has presented the 2007 preseason watch list, topping the list of candidates is Ohio States Vernon Gholston. The Ted Hendricks award recognizes the most outstanding collegiate defensive end, named after College and NFL Hall....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=299 Coach Eric Lichter is heading into his second year as Ohio States director of football performance, joining Jim Tressels football family in 2006. Although early in his career, Coach Lichter has a few qualities that really set himself apart from ot....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=308 By ADAM JARDY Buckeye Sports Bulletin Staff Writer On job interviews, as well as on first dates, avoiding controversial topics such as politics and religion is generally a pretty good idea. When it c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=329 In their home and season opener, the Buckeyes secured their first "W" of the season with a 38-6 win over Youngstown State adding to their consecutive streak of 29 opening game wins. Junior quarterback Todd Boeckman had the Bucke....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=332 Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis has been named Preseason Defensive Player of the Year in the Big Ten Conference by a vote of media members attending the league's football media day in Chicago. Laurinaitis, a junior from Hamel, Minn....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=338 Eight Buckeyes, including five on first-team, were named to the College Football Preseason All-Big Ten Team this week. Offensive tackles Kirk Barton and Alex Boone were selected to the offensive first-team, along with linebacker J....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=309 Coach Jim Tressel made an appearance on ESPNs new College Football Live show on Tuesday, July 24. The two minute interview was led by Rece Davis. He wasted no time beginning with the topic of the Buckeyes 41-14 loss to Florida in 2006, adding the ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=307 Each summer, the Woody Hayes Athletic Center resembles an NFL Players Association meeting. Thats because so many former Buckeyes who are not in the National Football League return to Columbus to fine tune their skills at the place that means so mu....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=295 Little Bear Golf Club, the only golf course in Orange Township made its debut last Thursday. Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel and his wife, Ellen, were on hand to cut the ribbon and hit the official first shots while members of TBD....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=334 In 2006, Donald Washington was named Ohio States most outstanding first year defensive player. He played exceptionally well as a freshman with 41 tackles, including 28 solo stops. Washington, OSUs leading defensive back, has been training througho....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=335 Ohio State has one of the most dominating football programs in the country. The team has strength from talented athletes training in an 8,000 square foot weight room. They have strategy from hours of film sessions in the WHAC auditorium. Finally, ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=336 We would like to once again thank all of the individuals who participated in our youth football camp this year! We had an amazing turnout! Below is a breakdown of attendees. Youth Camp (June 13-14, 2007) 385 Total Campers 223 - ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=337 Ohio State's football families experience the ups and downs, the bumps and bruises right along with their young athletes. By JAY HANSEN The Ohio State Alumni Association Even in the confines of his grandmothers comfort....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=296 Theres a reason why depth charts are written in pencil. Offensive Coordinator Coach Bollman announced Tuesday that Ohio State will be stepping up against Youngstown State on September 1 minus inside linebacker Curtis Terry and wide receiver Ray Sm....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=302 So far this summer The Ohio State Football team has been through vigorous conditioning to prepare for the 2007 season. While lifting weights at 6am and participating in late night senior drills, the team has even added Yoga to the mix. One of the ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=305 Ohio State Footballs summer camp finished yesterday with the Senior Advanced Camp, reserved for 08 high school graduates. Before players trained on the WHAC indoor field, they were introduced to past Ohio State players, current NFL stars, and coun....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=279 Ayden Howell, 11 years old, was packed and excited to head off to The Ohio State Football Summer Camp this year. Although he was unable to make it, he was too busy being a hero. The night before camp Aydens house caught on fire trapping him, his m....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=280 Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia released their first Maxell Award watch list for the 2007 season. The list consists of 65 players, including Ohio States star runningback Chris Beanie Wells. The Maxwell award is given to the most outstanding ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=281 Columbus is passionate about Ohio State Football, but this city is head-over-cleats in love with Coach Jim Tressel. Perfectly stated by an OSU student, Jim Tressel is the heart and soul behind the Buckeyes. Hes led the team to an impressive 64-14 ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=282 The Ohio State Football Summer Camp hosted over 4200 campers this year. The four sessions ranged from Youth to Senior Advanced camp. The new Woody Hayes Athletic Facility was put to good use as the campers lifted in the new WHAC weight room, playe....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=292 The Bednarik Award has been given to the most outstanding defensive player in collegiate football. This award, given out since 1995, is named after University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Eagle star linebacker Chuck Bednarik. The Maxwell Footb....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=293 Ohio States history includes 7 Heisman trophies, 5 Lombardi recipients, and roughly 128 All-Americans, but where does all the success truly come from? Starting at a young age football players are molded into incredible athletes, but every young bo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=294 Surely by now you have heard of the new network set to launch this August dedicated to that of the Big Ten Conference. Here are some quick facts on the new Big Ten Network. Agreement: 20-Year Partnership between Big Ten Confe....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=328 Head coach Jim Tressel has given Ohio State a national championship; but more importantly, he has given society great men. Before the 2007 season begins, each player will sign Coach Tressels Block O of Life contract promising their dedication to f....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=327 Over the years, Ohio State has engineered some of the most remarkable athletes of all time. Not only have players such as Eddie George and Archie Griffin given Ohio State 7 National Championships, 32 Conference Titles, and 7 Heisman trophies, but ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=326 It sure is hard work intercepting the ball during Indianas last drive in 2006, just ask Andre Amos. Just as tough as Alex Boone and Jon Skinner playing offensive tackle so the Buckeyes can average 409.8 yards per game. Bench pressing 350 pounds fo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=325 Its a trend that is taking over college universities worldwide. Facebook-- a social utility that connects you with the people around you. This social phenomenon makes it possible to keep in touch with past friends, gather information about new fri....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=324 Ohio States number one runningback, Chris Wells, will be someone to be reckoned with in the 2007 season. His contributions behind star Antonio Pittman included rushing over 500 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2006. His success comes from experien....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=323 Visiting the Woody Hayes Athletic Center is not your regular trip to the gym, more like a field trip to the COSI science museum. Every room being more impressive than the one before it, WHAC is truly the finest football facility in the NCAA. Dedic....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=322 Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel has released the following statement regarding the death of Indiana football coach Terry Hoeppner: Coach Hoeppners untimely passing earlier today is a loss for the game of football, the Big Ten Confere....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=260 Summer break is officially over for the football team, and it is back to work already. The Buckeyes reported back to Columbus on Sunday for their first 2007 season team meeting. They dont waste anytime because they start today at 6:00 a.m. with Co....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=291 The Ohio State Department of Athletics held the 40th-annual Scholar-Athlete Dinner Recognizing Academic Excellence Wednesday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center to honor its student-athletes for their academic and athletic accomplishments. A....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=290 The Horseshoes new playing surface is nearly completed. After a season in which grounds crew members replaced the stadiums natural grass not once, but twice, with the second replacement staging the monumental showdown between the Buckeyes and Wolv....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=258 The Ohio State defense has been known as many things the past few years. One common denominator from year to year has beenSpeed! From the defensive line to the safeties and corners, the Buckeye D has been fast to say the least. In an era where fan....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=259 Following Saturday and Sundays NFL Draft, here is a look at where the Ohio State players landed. Eight Buckeyes were drafted between the 1st and 6th rounds, while others have signed undrafted free agent contracts. Ted Ginn Jr.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=277 Ohio State boasts a longstanding tradition of producing stellar middle linebackers, starting with Pepper Johnson (New York Giants 2nd Round NFL Draft Pick) in the eighties to current middle linebacker and Nagurski winner James Laurinaiti....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=278 Its no secret that Jim Tressel and Thad Matta are close friends. With the NCAA cracking down on text-messaging recruits, the two are making up for it by texting each other. So when Coach Tressel asked Matta via text message if his Fi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=257 Coach Tressel is close with Virginia Tech Head Coach Frank Beamer and felt that the Buckeyes should pay tribute to the Hookies during the Spring game on Saturday, April 21 after the tragedy suffered on the Virginia Tech campus last week. T....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=256 A new record crowd turned out to watch the Gray team pull off a comeback victory over the Scarlet, 17-9, Saturday in the 2007 Ohio State Spring Football Game in Ohio Stadium. Buckeye Nation was well represented with 75, 301 fans! Last season, the....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=255 The annual Scarlet & Gray game is one of the most anticipated sporting events each Spring in Columbus, Ohio. This is an opportunity for fans to get familiar with the Ohio State players that they will be cheering for in the Fall, and our fans are ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=254 Saturday, April 14 coachtressel.com Sideline Pass members had an opportunity to take a sneak peek at the 2007 Ohio State Buckeyes. Due to some inclement weather, th....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=276 JOIN US ON APRIL 14TH!! We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Sneak Peek of the 2007 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, April 14th as part of our Sideline Pass Members' paid subscription to www.coachtressel.com! ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=275 By ERIC LOUGHRY Courtesy Buckeye Sports Bulletin In October 1990, San Francisco 49ers receiver Jerry Rice caught five touchdown passes in a win over the Atlanta Falcons, matching an NFL record held by two othe....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=253 Each Spring, we are allowed 15 days to work on the fundamentals and acclimate the younger players to the base offense and defense. This is also a great time to work on special units. We have a busy month of practice scheduled and are excited about....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=274 DATES Youth Camp Session 1 May 5, 2007 Session 2 May 19, 2007 High School Camp Session 1 May 6, 2007 Session 2 May 20, 2007 ELIGIBILITY The Youth Camp is open to any athle....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=252 When you play football at The Ohio State University, you have the opportunity to display your talent on Saturdays in the fall in a jam-packed Ohio Stadium where over 105,000 screaming fans get excited to watch the Scarlet and Gray. This experienc....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=249 OSU head football coach, Jim Tressel will take center stage at the 2007 Coach Tressel Spring Preview from 10:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. on Wednesday, April, 4th at the newly renovated Woody Hayes Athletic Center, 2491 Olentangy River Road. The Spring Previ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=250 For the first time in Big Ten history, one school, Ohio State , has won outright titles in football and men's and women's basketball in the same school year. In the fall, Ohio State captured the Big Ten football title, going 8-0 in league ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=251 Taver Johnson has been hired as cornerbacks coach of the Ohio State football team. Johnson, 34, previously served as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for Miami University. After the 2006 season he was hired as defensive li....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=273 Even after coming off one of the most embarrassing losses in recent Ohio State football history, head coach Jim Tressel still knows how to move a crowd. Reverend Clark Simpson led off the Hall of Fame Luncheon Club ceremony Monday by telli....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=248 While some of Ohio States draft eligible players were timed, measured and evaluated at this past weekends NFL Combine, others will have to wait until March 10. That is when OSU will hold it annual Pro Day. Here are some of the players res....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=238 Ohio State unveiled its new equipment trailer this fall. The trailer received a new paint job and features the Ohio State logo on top of the trailer as well on both sides. The trailer is believed to be the only college football equipment truck wit....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=247 The renovation of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center is almost complete! We plan to be 100% operational for Spring Football next month. We can hardly wait! This facility will be the best in the country and we are proud to have a place of this caliber....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=289 The 1-73 Cavalry Squadron Family Readiness Group is sponsoring a unique fundraiser! The money that is raised will be used for sponsoring activities and functions for the families of our deployed soldiers as well as welcoming home gatherings. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=237 SAVE THE DATE!!!! OSU 2007 SPRING FOOTBALL CLINIC WHEN: April 19, 20, 21 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) WHERE: Jerome Schottenstein Center & The Woody Hayes Athletic Center WHO: The outstanding sp....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=288 Eugene Clifford Safety 6-2, 190 Cincinnati OH 2006 130 Tackles 4 Interceptions Parade All-American Ohio Division I Defensive Player of the Year Army All-American 2005 147 Tack....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=287 Ohio State football fans have had a rooting interest in two-thirds of the Super Bowls to date even if their favorite team wasnt playing. Former Buckeyes have appeared in 27 of 40 Super Bowls, and 37 in all have been on Super Bowl rosters. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=235 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we list some of the premier NFL players who played their collig....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=236 The Ohio State University is scheduled to move into a new practice facility this year!! The renovation of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center will be highlighted by an amazing weight room. The upgrade of the weight room and training facilities will ad....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=286 The Ohio State University boasts a rich history and Tradition of great Defensive Linemen. When you watch the NFL on Sundays, you will most likely see at least one of the teams with a former Buckeye ready to stop the run or rush the passer. The Tra....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=304 Who will fill the big shoes up front for the Ohio State Defensive line? The Buckeyes graduate four seniors up front who combined for 302 tackles and 71 starts over the past four years. The Ohio State Buckeyes are known for producing great defensiv....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=234 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=246 When you watch the National Championship game on Monday, you should feel extremely proud of what this current crop of Buckeyes has accomplished. #1 ranked Ohio State finished the regular season with a perfect 12-0 mark extending the nations longes....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=272 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=245 Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith heads an outstanding quartet of players from the number one ranked Ohio State Buckeyes who have accepted invitations to the 2007 Under Armour Senior Bowl. Joining Smith in Mobile for the January 27, 2007, co....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=233 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=232 With the regular season complete, three members of the current Ohio State Football Team have cemented their names into the Ohio State record books with a stellar 2006. Antonio Pittman came into the season as the leading returning rusher. Pi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=230 Dates & Times: 1/8/2007 6:30 pm Details: Team Information: Ohio State will wear its white jerseys and use the east bench on game day. Florida will wear its dark jerseys and use the west bench on game day.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=231 Ohio State quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith receives another honor Tuesday as Sporting News magazine names him College Football Player of the Year. Smith has proved to be the ultimate dual-purpose quarterback. He is a threat to mak....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=271 BIG TEN BOWL GAMES Insight Bowl Tempe, Arizona Friday, December 29 7:30PM EST NFL Network Texas Tech 44 Minnesota 41 Champs Sports Bowl Orlando, Florida Friday, December 29 8:00PM EST E....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=284 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=285 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=229 For Ohio State and Troy Smith, it's been that kind of year. The Buckeyes were No. 1 from start to finish and their star quarterback had no real challenger in winning the Heisman Trophy. Smith was a runaway winner Saturday night as t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=227 The Davey OBrien Foundation announced the winner of its 2006 Davey OBrien National Quarterback Award Troy Smith of Ohio State. Presented annually to the nations best college quarterback, this years winner was announced tonight on ESPNs Home Depot....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=228 Ohio State's Troy Smith and Notre Dame's Brady Quinn were selected as finalists for the Heisman Trophy on Wednesday, along with Arkansas running back Darren McFadden. Smith is the heavy favorite to win the award Saturday night in New....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=226 Another post-season honor was handed out to a member of the Ohio State defense. This time, the award was tackled by defensive lineman Joel Penton. Penton was the recipient of the 2006 Wuerffel Trophy for his community service combined with athleti....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=270 Ross Patterson was sitting in his theatre class at Ohio State, when the instructor said, Only 1% of you will ever be successful with a career in acting. With a natural reaction Ross shrugged and let out a small laugh, so the instructor asked him i....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=283 Ohio State middle linebacker James Laurinaitis won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Monday night, awarded to the nation's best defensive player by the Charlotte Touchdown Club. Laurinaitis, the first sophomore to win the award, leads the top-....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=269 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=225 Senior quarterback Troy Smith has been selected by his teammates as the Buckeyes’ 2006 Most Valuable Player. Smith was honored earlier today at the team’s annual appreciation banquet Smith guided this year’s squad to an ou....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=224 Anthony Gonzalez, Stan White and James Laurinaitis were all part of the 2006 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Football Team. Gonzalez and White earned first team honors and Laurinaitis earned second-team honors. To be eligible for Academ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=223 ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=222 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=221 Defensive Tackle Quinn Pitcock was selected as one of three finalists for The Lott Trophy this week. The two other players selected were Cornerback Daymeion Hughes of Cal, and....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=220 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=244 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=213 The success of the Ohio State Football team has reached far beyond the football field this season. Six Buckeyes have been named to the Academic All-District team selected by the ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=219 We have just announced our final 5 winners of the Win Coach Tressels Playlist contest! Each Big Ten game this season, Coca-Cola, Apple, Kroger and coachtressel.com have held a random drawing for a FREE iPod and a $20 iTunes gift card where ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=268 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=212 Coach Jim Tressel issued the following statement upon learning of coach Bo Schembechlers death earlier today: This is an extraordinary loss for college football. Bo Schembechler touched the lives of many people and made the game of footbal....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=267 Top-ranked and unbeaten Ohio State prepares for the season finale this Saturday as they host the 2nd ranked Michigan Wolverines. This will be the 103rd meeting between the Scarlet & Gray and the Maize & Blue. The Buckeyes and Wolverines will play ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=265 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=266 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=210 We have 5 more winners of the Win Coach Tressels Playlist contest! Each Big Ten game this season, Coca-Cola, Apple, Kroger and coachtressel.com will be holding a random drawing for a FREE iPod and a $20 iTunes gift card where you can downlo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=211 The Ohio State Buckeye football team has wrapped up a perfect 12-0 regular season capturing the Big Ten title. Now, some of the players are receiving postseason honors. ALL-BIG TEN QB Troy Smith (Offensive Player of th....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=214 Former Ohio State Coach Woody Hayes was often quoted as saying "You can never pay back; but you can always pay forward." Those words hold true today for the current Ohio State Buckeyes. Head Coach Jim Tressel and Director of Player Development Sta....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=215 Ohio State fans: Show your pride, while helping out a great cause. Between November 11th and November 18th, 2006: Visit select retail locations to pick up the all-new, officially-licensed Top 10 Reasons to Be Scarlet and Gray T-....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=264 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=262 We have 5 more winners of the Win Coach Tressels Playlist contest! Each Big Ten game this season, Coca-Cola, Apple, Kroger and coachtressel.com will be holding a random drawing for a FREE iPod and a $20 iTunes gift card where you can downlo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=263 Top-ranked and unbeaten Ohio State concludes its two-game road swing Saturday at Northwestern. The Buckeyes and Wildcats will play at 3:36 p.m., EST, in Ryan Field (cap: 47,130). The game will be televised by ABC and broadcast by WBNS Radio. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=243 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=261 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=192 We have 5 more winners of the Win Coach Tressels Playlist contest! Each Big Ten game this season, Coca-Cola, Apple, Kroger and coachtressel.com will be holding a random drawing for a FREE iPod and a $20 iTunes gift card where you can downlo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=193 Former Ohio State Coach Woody Hayes was often quoted as saying "You can never pay back; but you can always pay forward." Those words hold true today for the current Ohio State Buckeyes. Head Coach Jim Tressel and Director of Player Development Sta....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=194 The Ohio State Buckeyes will face their next opponent on the road. #1 OSU will travel to unranked Illinois this weekend to face the Fighting Illini. Saturday's game against the Illini will kickoff at 3:36 p.m., EST in Memorial Stadium (capacity: 6....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=209 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=191 16th Engineer Soldiers learn to make the call by completing football officiating course while deployed Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Ballog, 16th Engineer Brigade PAO CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq- Soldiers in Multinational Divi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=208 Ohio State concludes its two-game home stand this week by hosting Minnesota. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:36 p.m. EDT, Saturday, in sold out Ohio Stadium (102,329). The game will be telecast by ABC (Channel 6 Columbus) and broadcast by WBNS Radio (1....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=242 We have 5 more winners of the Win Coach Tressels Playlist contest! Each Big Ten game this season, Coca-Cola, Apple, Kroger and coachtressel.com will be holding a random drawing for a FREE iPod and a $20 iTunes gift card where you can downlo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=240 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=241 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=190 Show us your Buckeye Pride! This is your chance to compete against other offices that bleed Scarlet and Gray!!! Just take a picture of your OSU Office and e-mail it in to coachtressel.com and we will display your photo in the newly ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=188 East Lansing, Michigan Few teams travel like the Ohio State Buckeyes. There was proof of that scattered all over East Lansing, Michigan this past weekend. For those of you who were not there, scarlet & gray were predominant throughout the MSU ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=189 Courtesy of Marcus Hartman Buckeye Sports Bulletin staff writer After five years, Brandon Mitchell is enjoying his close-up. Though he first broke into the starting lineup three seasons ago as a free safety in the fi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=217 Courtesy of Marcus Hartman Buckeye Sports Bulletin Staff Writer The arrival of Big Ten play brings along with it a ratcheting up of physical play. A more pronounced chill in the air means louder popping of pads, and ba....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=218 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=172 We have 5 more winners of the Win Coach Tressels Playlist contest! Each Big Ten game this season, Coca-Cola, Apple, Kroger and coachtressel.com will be holding a random drawing for a FREE iPod and a $20 iTunes gift card where you can downlo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=187 It is always great to come home after playing on the road in the Big Ten conference. We look forward to hosting Indiana this weekend in Ohio Stadium. Indiana is coming off a great performance against #13 Iowa beating the Hawkeyes 31-28. The Hoosie....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=239 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=171 ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=170 Former Buckeye Cris Carter made a living by being one step ahead of the competition. In three seasons at Ohio State, Carter re-wrote the record books by turning the 3 yards and a cloud of dust mentality upside down. His ability to haul in a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=186 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=169 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=168 Register for a Sideline Pass on coachtressel.com in Octobe....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=152 We have 5 more winners of the Win Coach Tressels Playlist contest! Each Big Ten game this season, Coca-Cola, Apple, Kroger and coachtressel.com will be holding a random drawing for a FREE iPod and a $20 iTunes gift card where you can downlo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=150 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=151 ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=167 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=185 Former Beechcroft High School star and Columbus, Ohio native, Antonio Smith, turned down several Mid-American offers to stay in his hometown and play for the Buckeyes. His reason was purely academic. This four-time OSU scholar athlete and Mechan....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=181 Photo is taken from our Buckeye Troops section September 17th, 2005, Cpl. Don Schmidt and three others sat in their Humvee waiting for another team to c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=182 By RICH LEONARDO Courtesy Buckeye Sports Bulletin One of the more interesting and little-known facts about the top-ranked and talent-laden Ohio State Buckeyes centers on the status of their senior class. Of the 18 seniors ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=183 By Marcus Hartman Courtesy of Buckeye Sports Bulletin The saying goes that, Everything is bigger in Texas, but that doesnt seem to be how Brian Robiskie sees it. A sophomore wide receiver for Ohio State, R....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=184 We have our first winners of the Win Coach Tressels Playlist contest! Each Big Ten game this season, Coca-Cola, Apple, Kroger and coachtressel.com will be holding a random drawing for a FREE iPod and a $20 iTunes gift card where you can dow....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=125 The #1 ranked Ohio State will take their 4-0 record on the road this weekend as they face #13 Iowa in a night contest in Iowa City. The Buckeyes are coming off a win over Penn State in Ohio Stadium while the Hawkeyes (4-0) were victorious last wee....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=166 OSU fans, this is your chance to show off your Buckeye Pride and be a video star for the Scarlet and Gray! So get your cameras ready!!!! The Ohio State Department of Athletics wants to capture the soul character of the Buckeye fan. Whatever being ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=207 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=216 A Sea of Scarlet watched the Ohio State defense in Ohio Stadium this weekend as the Silver Bullets came up with two big scores and held PSU out of the end zone. The Buckeyes beat the Nittany Lions 28-6 and have now won 11 consecutive games dating ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=46 To much is given, much is expected! This motto is played out at The Ohio State University each Friday before every home game during the OSU football season. Members of the Ohio State football team travel to both Columbus Childrens Hospital and The....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=204 This Saturday, be sure to stop by the Tressel Vessel tailgate located in the Schottenstein Center parking lot on Fred Taylor Drive. We will once again have limited edition items for fans to win! Last week, at 11am we pulled the winning n....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=205 The Ohio State Buckeyes have been known to showcase players that arrive in Columbus as pure athletes. Chris Gamble from Sunrise, Florida is the latest example. In High School, Gamble was an accomplished receiver leading Dillard High to a State ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=206 Two of the main goals when you decide to play for the Buckeyes will be on the line this weekend. Win every game played in Ohio Stadium, and win the Big Ten Conference. The conference schedule kicksoff this weekend as the Nittany Lions come to town....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=165 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=180 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=149 Top-ranked Ohio State, fresh off a convincing 24-7 road win over No. 2 Texas before a prime time national television audience, returns home this week to host the University of Cincinnati. Saturday's kickoff between the Buckeyes and Bearcats is sch....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=45 The Ohio State University has been home to some of the greatest defensive backs in college football history and a training ground for NFL DBs. The grandfather of the defensive back tradition at OSU is Jack Tatum. Tatum played at OSU from 19....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=164 The meaning of the word TEAM was personified last Saturday as the Ohio State Buckeyes played an astounding 59 players in the #1 vs #2 showdown in Austin. It is unheard of in college football for a game of this magnitude to feature so many players ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=203 Following the Buckeyes does not end on Saturday night. Each week, the National Football League showcases many former Buckeyes who now play on Sundays. During the course of the season, we will list some of the premier NFL players who played their c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=179 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=178 They say that the biggest improvement a team makes is between the first and second game of the season. Well, the top two teams in college football will tussle in Texas this weekend and both teams hope to be in mid-season form. The Ohio State Bucke....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=163 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=202 Four members of the Ohio State football squad have been given scholarships, head coach Jim Tressel has announced. The former walk-ons include sophomore center Tyler Whaley (Ironton, Ohio), senior fullback Ryan Franzinger (Westlake, O....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=162 Buckeye fans, here is your chance to win Coach Tressels Playlist and an iPod! Just ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=148 Congratulations to our Sideline Pass members who were chosen to take a tour of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. This past Saturday, these members were given a behind the scenes look at OSUs new facility as Sean Perkins and Coach Greg Gillum of Ohi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=161 To say an opponent is "dangerous" in college football sometimes can be a nice way of complimenting a team instead of accidentally offending. In the case of Northern Illinois, the Buckeyes know that the Huskies are more than dangerous. NIU h....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=177 Four student-athletes, with a combined 128 games played in Ohio State uniforms, were chosen by their teammates to represent Ohio State as captains, Jim Tressel, head coach of the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes, announced Friday. Quarterback Tro....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=147 The Man in the Middle Jim Tressel begins his sixth season as Ohio State head coach with an impressive resume that includes a national championship, a school record for most victories in a five-year span and four wins in fiv....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=176 The Associated Press has released its preseason poll and the Buckeyes are tops on the list. OSU received 35 first place votes followed by Notre Dame and Texas. Its no secret that Columbus has fielded many great teams in the history of Ohio State f....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=198 Arguably the finest all-around quarterback in college football and unquestionably one of the game's most dynamic leaders, Troy Smith is a preseason favorite for the Heisman Trophy and will almost ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=199 Junior wide out Ted Ginn, Jr. is a Heisman Trophy and Biletnikoff Award candidate in 2006 and arguably the most exciting player in coll....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=200 In just five years as the Head Coach of The Ohio State University, Jim Tressel has captured two conference crowns, a national championship, and 50 wins. His mission this year is to take the Buckeyes back to the top of the mountain one game at a ti....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=201 Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel has announced the hiring of Eric Lichter as the Buckeyes Director of Football Performance. Lichter, 31, replaces Allan Johnson who resigned in May to pursue other career opportunities. In making the ann....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=44 The annual Sports Illustrated College Football Preview was just released and the Buckeyes have grabbed the top spot in their preseason prognostication. The last time OSU was ranked as the preseason favorite to win the National Championship was in ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=197 Former OSU offensive lineman Alan Kline was a four year starter and an All-Big Ten selection while attending The Ohio State University. After spending some time with the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League, Alan continued to challen....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=146 Sunday, August 13, 2006 The number 1 team in the country got a visit from country musics number one trio. The country music sensations, Rascal Flatts, decided to stop by the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to meet Coach Tressel and The Ohio St....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=175 The Ohio State football team sported their new unis for the first time in Ohio Stadium on Thursday, August 10th as the Buckeyes smiled for the cameras. It was the annual OSU media day on campus as the Scarlet and Gray jerseys brightened up the Sho....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=42 Ohio State has been billed Running Back U because of the long list of big, strong, and physical running backs who have suited up for the Scarlet and Gray. Over the years, Buckeye fans have witnessed these monsters of the backfield put up some seri....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=43 The Ohio State Buckeyes will take the field on September 2nd for the first time this season but fans will be able to enjoy a preview on August 21st. Coach Tressel has decided to hold a one hour autograph session in Ohio Stadium on Monday, ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=174 Those around Jim Tressel often hear the Latin term, Macte Virtute, a phrase Tressel translates asIncrease Your Excellence. If the idea is simple, the doing is not. Excellence has been the centerpiece of Buckeye athletics since the da....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=41 Sign up for a Sideline Pass today and be registered to take a tour of the newly renovated Woody Hayes Athletic Center on August 26th! We will draw the names of 10 lucky Sideline Pass members....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=40 Ohio State punter / wide out, Tyson Gentry, has received numerous letters and well-wishes from loads of Buckeye fans in the past few months since suffering an injury in spring ball. On Thursday, Tyson held a press conference to give those Buckeye ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=38 The Big Ten Conference announced today that Ohio State has been chosen as the preseason football favorite in a vote by media members attending the conference's media day. The Big Ten announces only the top three teams in its preseason poll.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=39 The renovation of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center continues on campus and is close to completion. We plan to move in next month just in time for fall camp to begin. We can hardly wait! This facility will be the best in the country and we are proud....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=36 The term hybrid is not exclusively tied to the recent development of efficient automobiles. This is also the word used to describe the latest improvement on the defensive side of the football. Nearly half of the teams in the NFL now feature hybrid....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=37 Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George is one of 12 former Buckeye student-athletes that will be inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame the weekend of September 15-16. The Ohio State Varsity "O" Association will hold two separate ceremoni....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=195 Register for a Sideline Pass on coachtressel.com in July and receive a free copy of A Season to Remember: Ohio States 2002 National Championship. This book offers an in-depth look at OSU....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=196 Former Buckeye linebacker A.J.Hawk has been nominated for The 2006 ESPY Award for the Underarmour Undeniable Performance category. Fans can vote for Hawk's 12-tackle, 2-sack effort in Ohio State's 34-20 victory over Notre Dame in the 2006 Fiesta B....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=35 Balancing school and sport can be a crash course in time management. This year, 108 current or former Buckeye student-athletes received degrees from The Ohio State University at spring commencement ceremonies in Ohio Stadium. To view photos from t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=34 Ohio State named A.J. Hawk as its 2006 Men’s Athlete of the Year on Thursday, June 15. Jessica Davenport, of the women's basketball team was selected as the Female Athlete of the Year. The pair was selected by Ohio State athletics administra....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=145 Quarterback Troy Smith, flanker Ted Ginn Jr. and tailback Antonio Pittman have been named to the 60-man preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award which is presented annually by that organization to the College Football Player of the Year. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=33 Ohio State and Toledo have agreed to a two-game package in football, beginning Sept. 19, 2009 with a game that will be played in Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Buckeyes and Rockets also will play Sept. 10, 2011 in Columbus. The serie....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=124 WACO, TEXAS - Coach Tressel has been named to the Board of Trustees of the American Football Coaches Association. Tressel joins a group of distinguished head coaches who guide the organization. The Board formulates policy and provides d....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=173 The follow questions were selected last month to be answered by Coach Tressel in the coming weeks. You can see the question and the date when the answer from Coach Tressel will appear on coachtressel.com. Check back in the ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=32 The Ohio State Department of Athletics held its annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet Wednesday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center to honor its student-athletes for their academic and athletic accomplishments. At the event, a number of senior awar....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=160 On Tuesday, May 24, 2006 the Ohio State Buckeyes held the 2006 PLAYERS TRACK MEET where the entire squad was split up into five different teams. Seniors Quinn Pitcock, Mike DAndrea, Brandon Mitchell, Drew Norman, and Roy Hall ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=123 The Big Ten Conference and ABC/ESPN-TV have announced the starting times for two Ohio State football games during the upcoming 2006 season. The Ohio State at Iowa game on Sept. 30 will kickoff at 7 p.m. CDT and will be televised either by ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=95 We would like to once again thank all of the fans that came out to Ohio Stadium last month to witness the 2006 Spring Game. We had another solid work day to finish off spring drills and now look forward to an exciting summer of preparation. We hav....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=96 Ohio State is one of only two schools to have over 60 players drafted in the first round of the NFL draft. This past year, the Buckeyes won the distinction of having the most players drafted in the opening round (5). Over the years, the rich histo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=144 Since its founding in 1982, the Babe Zaharias Classic has generated over $5 million for the American Cancer Society. This event held in Columbus, Ohio has become an example for the rest of the nation as the number one fundraiser of its kind. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=159 Congratulations to Ric Lavoy! Ric has won a copy of What it Means to be a Buckeye autographed by Coach Tressel for the question he submitted last month! We would like to thank all of you who submitted questions to coachtressel.com last month as pa....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=94 The Ohio State University watched as five former Buckeyes were drafted in the first round of the NFL draft this past weekend; the most of any college in the country! OSU also had four other members of the Scarlet and Gray fraternity drafted to bri....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=158 Troy Smith played just one series but that was all the Scarlet team needed Saturday in a 12-0 win over the Gray squad in Ohio State's annual spring game. A crowd of 63,649 was on hand for the game in Ohio Stadium, including a walk-up gate of 23,60....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=157 SCARLET ROSTER Offense WR Anthony Gonzalez, Devon Lyons, Derek Harden, Brian Hartline, Brent Ullery, James Wallace TE Rory Nicol, Will Crall OL Tim Schafer, Steve Rehring, Kyle M....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=93 Ohio State football player Tyson Gentry remains hospitalized at The Ohio State University Medical Center after suffering a serious neck injury during practice Friday in Ohio Stadium. Gentry, a sophomore punter and wide receiver from Sand....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=31 There are new photos of the 2006 Fiesta Bowl victory over Notre Dame posted in the coachtressel.com Photo Gallery. Relive the 34-20 triumph in the desert as Ohio State won....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=66 OHIO STATE 2006 NFL DRAFT BIOS Bobby Carpenter (6-3, 255, LB) Lancaster High School Lancaster, Ohio Major: Business Date of Birth: 8-1-83 Parents: Rob and Sue Carpenter Career: T....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=68 During the month of April, coachtressel.com will be giving away a copy of What it means to be a Buckeye autographed by Coach Tressel for the best question submitted in our Ask th....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=122 We have posted new photos of the 2006 OSU Cheerleading Squad in the coachtressel.com Photo Gallery. Relive the 2006 Big Ten Championship season from the sidelines. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=67 OHIO STATE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING The Ohio State University Strength and Conditioning Staff would like to share with you our philosophy and mission here at The Ohio State University. Our program takes great pride in working to be....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=143 There has been a change in the 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football uniform from a material standpoint. As you have watched technologies improve and change, things have also changed with the uniform worn by Ohio State. The new OSU jerseys have become....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=30 Let me take this opportunity to thank all of the Sideline Pass members for showing up at Ohio Stadium this weekend for our Jersey Scrimmage. The weather was perfect for football and we got a great workout in! Your support of coachtressel.com has h....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=92 We would like to thank the men and women serving our country and for taking the time to write us inspirational letters. Our Buckeye Troops are very important to us and we are glad to be able to give them all updates on the football program via coa....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=24 I would like to thank The Ohio State University Alumni Association for allowing me to spend some time on Wednesday night for their annual Girls Night Out Football 101 reception. NBC4s Mindy Drayer led the conversation. The turnout was gre....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=65 Former Ohio State greats Jesse Owens, Jack Nicklaus and Archie Griffin have been selected as three of the NCAAs 100 Most Influential Student-Athletes as part of the NCAAs current centennial celebration. A total of 68 colleges and universities had ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=156 Give Ohio State one more victory this offseason! The Buckeyes continue to take care of business both on and off the field as OSU scored big in the classroom this quarter. Coach Tressel has made it very clear that the number one goal of any student....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=29 The 2005 Big Ten Co-Champions will begin preparing for the 2006 season as they look to focus on the fundamentals during spring practice. OSU has to replace nine starters on defense alone so repetitions will be vital. The Buckeyes, like other teams....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=155 This past Saturday, members of our team participated in the 8th Annual Madisons Angels at the Endzone charity event at The Buckeye Hall of Fame Caf. The event raises money and awareness for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) which is the number one gen....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=23 The Ohio State Buckeyes have a long history of producing great offensive lineman. In the last 30 years, OSU has produced 21 All-Americans up front. This year, Ohio State watched two former Buckeye O-linemen suit up in the NFL Pro Bowl. (Orlando Pa....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=121 The head coach of the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers, Bill Cowher, was just one of many NFL coaches to visit campus last week. Every year, Pro Day showcases our talented Seniors and Juniors who have dreams of playing in the National Footb....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=154 Giving back to the community is a large part of the Ohio State football program. Each year, players take time out of their busy schedule to visit elementary schools and read to the children. In February, some of our student athletes paid a visit t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=120 The renovation of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center continues on campus. This has not stopped us from working hard, however. We began our morning workouts this week on Thursday and took in the OSU Womens Basketball game that evening as they wrapped ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=27 Former Buckeye fullback Champ Henson gave it everything he had on the field in 1972-1974. His dedication and hard work has rubbed off on his son Clayton who is now a Private First Class in the United States Marine Corps. Clayton is currently stati....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=28 Since launching my website in September, we have received an enormous amount of feedback regarding our Buckeye Troops section. I want to thank all of the men and women who give so much on a daily basis to protect our freedom. We developed this sec....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=63 This past month, the Woody Hayes Athletic Center was vacated by the coaching staff to make way for bulldozers and sledgehammers. We are very excited about the renovation that is currently taking place. Each week, we plan on giving you an inside lo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=64 The Ohio State Buckeye finished the 2005 season with a 10-2 record including a 34-20 Fiesta Bowl victory over Notre Dame. After beating Michigan in the season finale, 25-21, OSU captured the Big Ten title for the 30th time in school history. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=119 Today is an exciting day for the Ohio State football family. We are pleased to welcome the newest members of the Scarlet and Gray. Stay tuned to coachtressel.com for information on the Class of 2006! In the meantime, congrats goes out to f....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=22 We are happy to welcome the newest members to The Ohio State University football family. Over the past few months, the OSU coaches have done a tremendous job at evaluating prospects both athletically and academically. We are proud of the class of ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=26 Join the Columbus Destroyers as they host the third annual Buckeye Alumni Night at Nationwide Arena on Friday, February 24. Come early for a pre-game youth football clinic, and a question-and-answer and meet-and-greet session with Ohio State head ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=153 Tickets for the annual Scarlet & Gray spring football game currently are on sale at the Athletics Ticket Office in the Jerome Schottenstein Center. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. April 22 in Ohio Stadium. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=21 For the 29th time in the 40 year history of the Super Bowl, the Ohio State Buckeyes will have a representative in the game. Also in that time span, OSU has watched 39 players compete on pro footballs grandest stage. There have been 26 former Ohio ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=25 Another exciting chapter in the history of Ohio State football was written in 2005. The Buckeyes captured their 30th Big Ten Championship and 18th Bowl victory. OSU is also 4-0 in BCS bowl games. Ohio State accomplished many team goals this season....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=20 This month has been very busy for the Ohio State football staff. After a thrilling victory over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl, the Buckeyes have turned their attention to recruiting. Next month should be exciting as we learn who will be the next i....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=18 The 2005 Ohio State football team wound up the season with a glittering 10-2 record, including a Big Ten co-championship and its fourth victory in as many tries in a BCS game. The Buckeyes closed out the year with seven consecutive wins and wound ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=19 OSU 2006 SPRING FOOTBALL CLINIC SAVE THE DATE!!!! WHEN: APRIL 20, 21, 22nd (THUR., FRI., SAT.) WHERE: JEROME SCHOTTENSTEIN CENTER AND THE WOODY HAYES ATHLETIC CENTER WHO: FEATURING L....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=17 The 2005 Ohio State football team wound up the season with a glittering 10-2 record, including a Big Ten co-championship and its fourth victory in as many tries in a BCS game. The Buckeyes closed out the year with seven consecutive wins and wound ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=104 The Ohio State defense led the nation against the rush this past season, allowing an anemic average of just 73.4 yards per game on the ground in 12 contests. OSU also finished fifth nationally in both total defense and scoring defense, allowing av....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=102 There will be one more game for at least eight Ohio State seniors this season. Four Buckeyes will represent the East squad in the annual East West Shrine Game on January 21st, 2006 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 3....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=109 With big wins by Texas and USC over Colorado and UCLA, the two top teams sealed their fate for a trip to the championship game in the Rose Bowl. In other championship games, Georgia took the SEC crown and automatic BCS bid for the SEC while Virgi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=110 Coach Tressel will be joined by members of the 2005 Big Ten Championship Ohio State football team this Sunday at Value City Arena to present Athletics Director Gene Smith with the 2005 Fiesta Bowl Trophy. The ceremony will take place during halfti....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=138 The Ohio State University not only produces great football players, but OSU also has a knack for landing Buckeyes in the broadcast booth. Turn on any pre- or post-game show in Columbus and you are bound to hear a former Buckeye football player bre....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=2 The Ohio State offense was hot in the desert gaining over 600 yards as the fourth-ranked Buckeyes beat No. 5 Notre Dame for their 4th consecutive bowl victory. Head Coach Jim Tressel moves to 4-1 in the postseason at OSU while the seniors leave as....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=49 The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a busy week of practice in Tempe, Arizona. While OSU was taking in team meals, Buckeye fans had the opportunity to be involved in various activities this week. You can see some of the photos of OSU at dinne....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=12 On the last day of 2005, the Ohio State Buckeyes held their final bowl practice at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona and were treated to a surprise guest. The NFLs greatest receiver of all time, Jerry Rice, stopped by to give the team a pep....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=84 For the third time in four years, Ohio State will conclude its season at the Fiesta Bowl. The Buckeyes face Notre Dame on Monday at Sun Devil Stadium, in Tempe, Arizona. “I don't know how you could play in a better bowl,” wo....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=51 Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona is the site of the 2006 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and we had a chance to meet with the press on Friday morning for media day. We will be wearing the white road jerseys in the game on January 2nd and the team was dres....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=62 The Buckeyes are enjoying their stay at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort, located in Scottsdale, Arizona. After a hard day on the practice field, the Princess Resort provides OSU with plenty of amenities. You can see some of the photos in t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=135 The weather out here in Scottsdale, Arizona has been absolutely perfect for practice. We were back on the practice field at Pinnacle High School continuing to prepare for the 2006 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Monday against Notre Dame. Today we let the of....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=61 It was another beautiful day in Arizona as we hit the practice field in preparation of the big game coming up on January 2nd. We had some media obligations this morning where the defense took their turn in front of the microphone. Speakin....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=60 After a six day layoff, the Ohio State Buckeyes hit the practice field for the first time yesterday as they kicked off their preparation in the desert. The Buckeyes held a two hour practice at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona enjoying near....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=16 We would like to thank the police officers responsible for keeping the Buckeyes safe here in Tempe, Arizona. These individuals are accountable for getting us to each location this week. It is a busy job and we are very appreciative of their hard w....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=55 Tuesday, after practice, The Ohio State Buckeyes had a visit from the Tucson Boys and Girls Clubs. The OSU players took some time to sign autographs and take pictures with the kids. While each child received a chance of a lifetime to rub elbows wi....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=117 The Ohio State Buckeyes are making their 37th bowl appearance in the history of the school. OSU has an overall record of 17-19 in postseason play and has participated in 11 different bowl games. The Buckeyes are 3-0 in BCS bowls, including a pair ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=53 The Ohio State University Alumni Association has a Buckeye Bash planned for OSU fans all over the country! Click Here to see where the OSU Viewing Party....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=54 A total of 18 Ohio State football student-athletes earned Academic All-Big Ten honors. The figure tied for the conference lead with Indiana, Michigan State and Penn State. To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, student-athletes must be....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=107 There were plenty of awards handed out to the 2005 Big Ten Champion Buckeyes this season. Linebacker A.J. Hawk was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in voting by both the leagues coaches and a panel of media representatives. Hawk, ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=108 All times are in MST Tuesday, Dec. 27th (11am - 1pm) Ohio State Practice at Pinnacle High School Tuesday, Dec. 27th (1pm - 1:45pm) Youth Gridiron Day at Pinnacle High School Wednesday, Dec. 28th (9:30am) Ohio Sta....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=116 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=133 One week before the Fiesta Bowl, The Ohio State Buckeyes arrive in Tempe to begin preparing for the January 2nd match-up with the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. The Buckeyes will be surrounded by familiar settings this week as the Scarlet & Gray ma....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=56 Coach Tressel would like to wish all of those Buckeye Troops a safe a holiday season. From all of us at coachtressel.com, we extend our most sincere Thank You to the men and women serving this country at home and overseas. There have been many of ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=1 Notre Dame and Ohio State enter the 35th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl with identical 9-2 records. The Fighting Irish have had a return to national prominence under first-year coach Charlie Weis with its losses coming in overtime to Michigan State a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=15 Ohio State linebacker A.J. Hawk will be in Orlando, Florida this weekend as the two-time All-American awaits the announcement of the Butkus Award winner. The senior captain has been a mainstay for the Scarlet & Gray the past four years providing t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=3 The Ohio State football family is involved in many community oriented activities throughout the course of the year. Each Friday before OSU home football games, members of the team take some time to visit with patients at both Childrens Hospital in....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=11 On Wednesday night, senior linebacker, A.J. Hawk was announced as the 36th winner of the Rotary Lombardi Award. Hawk joins four other elite Buckeyes who have, with the addition of the 2005 award, won the award a total of six times. Previous Bu....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=85 The 2005 college football season is winding down, and it's time to start handing out the hardware. Tonight, The Home Depot 2005 College Football Awards Show will take place live on ESPN from 7-9pm. OSU linebacker A.J. Hawk is up for the Bednarik A....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=112 On Saturday, December 3rd, The Ohio State University department of athletics officially broke ground on the renovation of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Head Coach Jim Tressel was joined by the President of The Ohio State University, Dr. Karen H....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=142 The Ohio State football team hands out seven distinguished awards after each season. The awards are given to the individual who receives the most votes from their fellow teammates. A. J. Hawk has been selected as the Most Valuable Player on....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=101 2005-06 College Football Bowl Schedule / Results ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=111 A.J. Hawk has been selected as a finalist for the second annual Lott Trophy presented by The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation in Newport Beach, Ca. Hawk will join Darryl Tapp of Virginia Tech and DeMeco Ryans of Alabama on Dec. 11th at a gala b....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=73 Ohio State linebacker A.J. Hawk was recently named a finalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award. Hawk finished his final regular season at Ohio State as the Buckeyes leading tackler with 109 stops including 13 tackles for loss and ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=75 After 18 years of meetings, workouts and practices, The Ohio State University is scheduled to break ground this month on the renovation of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Dedicated in November 1987 in memory of the late Ohio State football ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=129 Ohio State moves up a spot in both the AP and Coaches polls to #6. After finishing up the season with six straight wins, including a thrilling victory in Ann Arbor, the Buckeyes are rated the top team in the country to have two losses on their rec....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=59 Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith was selected as the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week with his exceptional play against Michigan in a 25-21 win to ensure a share of the 2005 Big Ten Conference Title. Smith connected on 27 of 37 (73%) attem....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=134 Ohio State's win on Saturday was special for reasons beyond the obvious. The win had additional meaning because Ohio State had the opportunity to honor former Buckeye wrestler and fallen Marine, Major Ray Mendoza, by wearing a special decal on ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=127 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=139 The greatest rivalry in college football resumes for the 102nd time on Saturday, when Ohio State travels to Michigan. As usual, plenty is on the line. For the Buckeyes, a win clinches at least a share of the Big Ten title. The Wolverines can ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=89 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=52 Senior linebacker A.J. Hawk, out of Centerville, Ohio, was one of three outstanding linebackers invited to attend the Butkus Award® Gala in Orlando, FL as a Butkus Award® finalist. Each year, the Butkus Award® is awarded to the top c....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=72 Saturday in Ohio Stadium is “Senior Day”, as 16 Buckeye football players will be making their final appearances in “the Horseshoe”. As a class, this group has won 40 games already, including a pair of victories over Mich....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=50 The Palm Beach County Sports Institute is proud to announce the 20 semifinalists for the 2005 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award presented by the FedEx Orange Bowl. The 2005 Lou Groza Semifinalists are; Mike Barrow (Idaho), Dan Bearda....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=77 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=78 After two wins on the road, the Buckeyes return to Ohio Stadium on Saturday to play the Fighting Illini. Curiously, Illinois has won six of the last eight meetings in Columbus, dating back to 1988. In fact, the last OSU home win over Illinois ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=79 For the third week in a row, a Buckeye earned the Big Ten Player of the Week honor. This week, sophomore tailback Antonio Pittman scored his first Offensive Player of the Week honor with his career-best performance in Minnesota against t....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=58 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=91 The schedule for 12th-ranked Ohio State doesn't get any easier this week with a trip to Minnesota. Although the Golden Gophers are not currently ranked (Minnesota was as high as 18th in the AP poll), they might as well be. "We're talking ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=47 For most Ohio State football players, they begin to appear on Buckeye fans radars sometime during their senior years of high school. For many it happens as a junior, or even younger. However, only 85 football players at any given time can....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=140 Untitled Document Ted Ginn, Jr. earned his third Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honor ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=70 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=83 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=7 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=71 Though there is only one school that Jim Tressel has beaten in each of his first four seasons in Columbus, it would be foolish to expect that the Buckeyes can just show up and make it five straight. "I thought each year they were getting be....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=80 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=48 Ashton Youboty and Bobby Carpenter earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors with their play against Michigan State on Saturday. Youboty, a junior cornerback out of Klein, Texas, was selected as a Co-Special Teams Player of the Week alongside Ste....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=114 It won't be an easy task for Ohio State to get back to its winning ways this week. For the fourth time in six games already in 2005, the Buckeyes are playing a ranked opponent, as 16th-ranked Michigan State visits Columbus to play number 15 OSU....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=90 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=4 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=5 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=6 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=8 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=9 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=10 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=14 At the annual Big Ten meetings, media members that cover the conference picked Ohio State to finish second in the 2005 season, trailing the Wolverines first place pick. The media predicts the Iowa Hawkeyes will finish in third. Hawkeyes' quar....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=69 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=86 Welcome to the coachtressel.com site. This site is the official site of Coach Tressel, the head coach of The Ohio State University Football Program. Coachtressel.com ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=103 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=105 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=106 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=113 Senior linebacker A.J. Hawk is one of 50 players nationwide named the Bronko Nagurski Trophy pre-season watch list. It's awarded by the Football Writers Association of America, and is presented to the country's outstanding defensive pl....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=118 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=126 To say an opponent is "dangerous" in college football sometimes can be a nice way of complimenting a team instead of accidentally offending. In the case of ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=131 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=141 ESPN2 arrived on campus today with their morning show Cold Pizza. Host Jay Crawford interviewed Coach Tressel and OSU Athletic Director Gene Smith while the Buckeye cheerleaders and members of Block “O” provided a backdrop. ....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=13 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=57 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=74 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=76 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=81 You can't blame Ohio State for dwelling on last year's game at Iowa. The Buckeyes were defeated 33-7, with the 26-point difference the largest margin of victory ever for an Iowa team against OSU. Furthermore, the loss was the third con....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=82 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=87 The 2005 Ohio State football season kicks off Saturday, September 3, when the Buckeyes' in-state neighbors from Oxford visit Ohio Stadium. The Miami University RedHawks are coming off an 8-5 record in 2004 that included a Mid-American Conferen....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=88 The Ohio State Football program added a seventh home game to their 2006 schedule with the addition of the Bowling Green Falcons. Ohio State is 3-0 in the previous matchups with the Falcons, all of which were played in Ohio Stadium.....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=115 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=128 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=130 As part of Ohio State’s “September to Remember” project to help raise money for the American Red Cross and its Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, Buckeye football fans stepped up to raise $124,729.49 during the four Ohio S....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=132 ]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=136 Between Ohio State and Texas, there are 227 years of college football played, totaling 1,553 victories, ten national championships and 55 conference crowns. Despite a....]]> http://www.coachtressel.com.php5-12.websitetestlink.com/news/viewArticle.php?Article=137