Steve Fryer
Ohio State University’s football program has always been among the nation’s top programs, and its hiring of coaches was part of its winning recipe. Here, we examine the impact of internal promotions versus bringing in outside coordinators, highlighting Chip Kelly and Tom Herman as examples of external hires, and providing another example of an internal … Read more
Chip Kelly’s new role in the NFL as offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders marks his return, just one season after occupying the offensive coordinator position for the Ohio State (OSU) football program. The timing is just right for the 2024 season, as national championships for Ohio State would have some successful finish under … Read more
On Sunday January 26, 2025, an announcement came out that startled everyone, it was a most unexpected moment in recent history in collegiate football. Jim Knowles, the architect of Ohio State’s championship defense, is leaving the OSU Buckeyes for Big Ten rival Penn State. This not only makes him the highest-paid DC in college football … Read more
From Gridiron to Sideline: The Playing Career of Mike Vrabel It was in Akron, Ohio on August 14, 1975, that Mike Vrabel was born, sparking the start of his successful NFL carrier as player and coach. Two-time Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year and Consensus All-American in 1996, Mike was regarded as THE player … Read more
The NFL draft status for prospects can take major swings during bowl season in college football. Based on several bowl game performances to date, here is a look at some Whose Stock Has Risen, worsened their draft status, and/or haven’t altered projections as significantly: Improved Stock: Rocco Becht was a real standout in the Pop … Read more
As some great news has reached Ohio State’s defensive line, Idaho State transfer, Logan George, committed in hopes of joining Ohio State for the 2025 season. This would carry some considerable weight in Ohio State’s roster as efforts to improve its defense bring George’s skills onto the field. Backstory and Performance Logan George is a … Read more
It was a wonderful evening in the CBS Sports Classic on December 21, 2024. At Madison Square Garden, Bruce Thornton from Ohio State Buckeyes dazzled and outshone the number 4-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, taking them in a victory, 85-65. Game Overview: It was a statement game for Ohio State, which walked into this matchup on a … Read more
In a major move to complete its offensive line for the 2025 season, Ohio State added a commitment from University of Minnesota offensive tackle Phillip Daniels. The Cincinnati, Ohio native opted to return home to the Buckeyes through his transfer decision, marking a true homecoming for the big lineman who was once an unheralded local … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio — No. 11 Ohio State women’s basketball dominated in an against Youngstown State inside the Schottenstein Center on December 14, 2024. Led by this season’s leading scorer in talented sophomore forward Cotie McMahon, leading Buckeyes ran away from the Penguins in an overwhelmingly one-sided win, 87-39, staying perfect on the year at 10-0. … Read more
Ohio State secured one of the biggest commitments of the day in four-star edge rusher Epi Sitanilei. A one-time commitment to UCLA, Sitanilei made a late decision to flip his pledge following a successful visit to Ohio State. The commitment brings in one of the bigger pieces for Ohio State’s 2025 class on the defensive … Read more
