Charity Video Game Challenge Returns This Sunday
February 22, 2010
If there were such thing as a retweet for blog posts, this would probably be it!
Back in August, before the start of fall camp, the team, and the OSU chapter of Uplifting Athletes, held a charity video game tournament to benefit Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT); a disease that affects Terrelle’s father, Craig.
Well, it is time for another go-round! This Sunday at the Damon’s on Olentangy, select members of the Ohio State football team will be taking on players from other schools such as Penn State, Georgia, West Virginia, and Texas. Fans are invited to watch all the action from 3-6PM.
As I mentioned last summer, this the best time to meet and interact with your favorite Buckeyes because they rarely (if ever) do public signings/meet-n-greets before declaring for the NFL. Tickets are $5 ahead of time, and $10 at the door.
Duron Carter is the reigning champ, so I’m sure he’ll be looking to uphold his title. DeVier Posey, Donnie Evege, and Spencer Smith appeared last night on 10TV’s “Wall 2 Wall Sports” program to promote the event. (I may add that video later on) Click here for more info and to purchase advance tickets.
And while you’re here, why not see some video coverage from last year’s event?
Snowed In? Thinking About the Spring Game?
February 16, 2010
I don’t know about y’all, but Central Ohio is getting hit with one of the worst winters its seen in years. It seems like every few days, another winter storm rolls through and buries us with an additional foot of snow.
It’s times like these that I can’t help but think about the Spring Game. Last year the weather was absolutely perfect (could use some of that right about now) and Buckeye Nation broke national attendance records to the tune of 95k in the ‘Shoe.
We can’t fast forward to April 24th, but what we can do is purchase tickets for the Spring Game. As you can see on the left sidebar, I’m already counting down. The game will still follow a Men’s LAX game against Air Force.
Tickets are already on sale, so if you wanna go ahead and lock yours down ahead of time — and possibly cheer yourself up during this brutal winter — then you can do so right here.
I haven’t forgotten about the TP/OSU iPhone project many of you have already stumbled across. I’m still making themes and tinkering. I should have something to share within the next couple of weeks.
On Second Thought: TP Gets Knee Surgery
February 10, 2010
I guess that 90% update just wasn’t cutting it for Terrelle’s knee. Rumors were swirling yesterday that TP had some type of surgery on his injured knee. He confirmed it via Twitter a few hours ago.
TP Gives Update on His Knee…
February 5, 2010
He was probably getting a lot of questions after throwing down that dunk during halftime of the Men’s basketball game vs. Penn State on Wednesday.
Dontcha love social media?
Buckeyes Open 2010 Season on a Thursday Night
January 13, 2010
The Buckeyes will kick off the 2010 season on a Thursday, instead of the traditional Saturday game. Ohio State will welcome the Marshall University Thundering Herd to the ‘Shoe on Thursday, September 2nd. Start time and TV information will be announced later.
Ok, so this is different.
There’s been talk that ESPN/ABC wanted to move the Ohio State/Miami game to Labor Day Monday, and were throwing a lot of money at both programs to make it happen. Of course, if that were to have transpired, something would have to be done with the Marshall game as you can’t play Saturday and then again 2 days later on Monday. Perhaps moving the season kickoff game to Thursday is the University’s way of compromising with ESPN since they weren’t willing to juggle the schedule to accommodate the big Labor Day game?
Who knows, really.
If ESPN wanted a marquee team — and from all accounts OSU will be very highly ranked going into the season — to help get the 2010 season started, then they choice wisely. I’m hopeful that this won’t start a trend. I don’t want to see Ohio State playing on Thursdays. The big boys play on Saturday. Kickoff weekend is an exception I’m ok with, though.
Thoughts?
TP’s Been Playing Injured…Again
December 28, 2009
Terrelle met with the media today out in California (thus saving us from all the whining we would have heard had he been kept back at the hotel again). As usual he drew a crowd. He’s used to it. It would have been more of a shock had he had a smaller crowd around him, to be perfectly honest.
Media flock to him because, in the past, he’s been known to say some off-the-wall things. But, even when he doesn’t say anything controversial, some members of the press still look for an angle to cause controversy. I won’t name them. I think we all know who they are.
TP said a lot of stuff today and nothing juicy at the same time. That’s fine with me. The Oregon players are the ones providing unnecessary “bulletin board material” in their media sessions. I say unnecessary because, at this point, Ohio State shouldn’t need any extra motivation. Getting the BCS win monkey off their back should be good enough. “Just win, baby!”
He revealed that he has a partially torn PCL in one of his knees. The injury happened in the New Mexico State game. I’m guessing it was during the horse collar looking tackle that wasn’t called. I was clear on the other side of the stadium, but best believe I was screaming at the refs for that noncall. When TP came out after halftime, and wasn’t in uniform, we should have known something was up. That move was out of character for Tressel.
We knew he was hobbled by an ankle injury for the November stretch games, but the knee injury is news to most of us; his teammates included. Seeing how he dealt with it — running better in each game — tells me all I need to know about Terrelle and how he’ll fare in the Rose Bowl. He will play through pain as if nothing’s wrong and do just fine. I’m not at all worried about how he’ll do. His Oline will protect him and he’ll take care of business.
For some pictures from TP’s media session and today’s practice, visit The Ozone.
What the Bucks are up to in California
December 26, 2009
Merry Christmas to all!
The Buckeyes have descended upon the West Coast and are likely settling in and adjusting to the timezone change and the welcome improvement in weather!
You’re probably wondering what their schedule will be like in this last week before the Rose Bowl game, aren’t you? Thought so.
According to Coach Tressel’s website, the Bucks will have their first practice bright and early at 9:15 tomorrow morning. Which doesn’t really end up being that bad since their bodies will think it’s just after noon. Ohio State and Oregon will both practice at the Home Depot Center.
After practice, the team will head to Disneyland for presser and hopefully some fun as well. The Buckeyes that will be available to the media include Coach Tressel, Kurt Coleman, Jim Cordle, Austin Spitler, and Doug
Worthington. Shortly afterwards, the media will bitch and moan about how they don’t ever get to talk to Terrelle, and ask why is Tressel is such a Nazi. Ok, maybe not that last part, but best believe they will be complaining…like they always do. Get over it! TP will talk to you when Tressel damn well wants him to talk to you; and not a minute sooner. Whining about it isn’t going to make his media availability more likely, mmk?
Now that’s not to say that TP won’t talk to the media at all this week. He very well could. While he’s not scheduled for tomorrow, there are more media sessions on the schedule. One on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was present for the official Rose Bowl Media Day, which takes Wednesday, but I also wouldn’t be surprised if he weren’t. Everyone knows Tress likes to give the upperclassmen their shine at media events, regardless of the age of his starters.
Other events on the itinerary are The Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, also on Wednesday, and Thursday’s Rose Bowl Game Kickoff Luncheon.
Bowl games aren’t all about business, though! The Bucks will have some downtime to enjoy Southern California.
On Saturday, their first full day in California, the Buckeyes will visit Disneyland. Coach Tressel has also scheduled a trip to the Hollywood Improv Comedy Club and the ESPN Zone. The players will also have a their share of free time to explore the area before getting back for curfew.
Have fun, guys! But y’all better not miss curfew! Don’t be “that” guy. Everyone worked hard to get to Pasadena. Additional distractions are not desirable.
TP Wins Ohio State Offensive MVP Award
December 7, 2009
Ohio State had their team awards ceremony today and Terrelle was honored as outstanding offensive player with the Archie Griffin Award.
Pretty impressive for someone who should have been moved to WR, huh? 
That just goes to show you that most people’s kneejerk reactions are things that they ought to keep to themselves. TP’s improvement throughout the course of the season cannot be overlooked or emphasized enough. He grew as a QB this season, and with a month of practices, I am excited at what he’ll do in the Rose Bowl!
Kurt Coleman was the team MVP as well as taking the outstanding defensive player award. See the full list of awards here, compliments of the official site.
2010 Rose Bowl: Bucks vs. Ducks
December 4, 2009
Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?
The 2010 Rose Bowl is set! The Ohio State Buckeyes will meet the Oregon Ducks in Pasadena on January 1st. I figured the Ducks would find a way to win, but if Oregon State knew how to tackle, maybe it would have been them instead…
I am confident in the Buckeyes’ chances of getting a bowl win, but Oregon will definitely be a challenge. Glad the team has a month to study film and prepare. However, Oregon won’t have the luxury of facing a defense that misses as many tackles as the other OSU did today. That was extremely hard to watch. I’d also be extremely shocked if 30+ points were put on the board in the 1st quarter of the Rose Bowl. Just sayin’.
I like the Oregon program. Good and passionate fans, beautiful state, fun offense to watch etc. The message board fans were extremely misguided/annoying when they genuinely thought they were in the ‘TP Sweepstakes’ back in 2008 (they weren’t), but that just points to their passion. I just hope my eyes can take the uni’s they wear January 1st.
I expect both teams to be at their best, so here’s to a competitive and fun Rose Bowl game!
TP Named to Academic All-Big Ten Team
December 1, 2009
Back in the Spring, Terrelle spoke about how he felt he needed to keep his grades up in order to set an example for the rest of his teammates. He expressed that he needed to stand up and be a leader both on and off the field. His GPA was 3.0+ for last year’s winter quarter. He’s continued to excel in the classroom and has been named to the Big Ten’s Academic All-Conference team for the fall.
To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, student-athletes must be letterwinners who are in at least their second academic year at their institution and carry a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
Ohio State has the most athletes on this list at 95 from 7 sports. 30 other football Bucks made the list. Congrats to these fine student athletes.
