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Passing the Test
Photo: Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes / Courtesy: 97.1 The Fan | BY: LORI SCHMIDT | For the first time in school history, Ohio State had 2 different quarterbacks, JT Barrett (209) and Dwayne Haskins, (228) throw
No. 10 Ohio State takes care of business, swamps UNLV 54-21
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) For all the criticism he has endured, J.T. Barrett keeps making his mark on the Ohio State record books. The Ohio State quarterback threw touchdown passes to five different receivers in the first half
UNLV looks to get creative against No. 10 Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Army didn’t put up much a fight against Ohio State last week, so it was hard to tell whether the No. 10 Buckeyes had solved the glaring problems that doomed them in the previous
UNLV Week: Video and Audio
Here are the highlights from this week’s media availabilities with the Ohio State football team. The Buckeyes are preparing for Saturday’s home game against UNLV, which will air on 97.1 The Fan. Kickoff is at noon. See
Coach’s Show Recap 9-21-17
Photo: Urban Meyer / Courtesy: 97.1 The Fan | BY: LORI SCHMIDT | Urban Meyer ‘s Buckeyes are going to play UNLV this Saturday at The Shoe. He previewed that noon home game on his weekly show.
Teleconference Tuesday: UNLV
Hear from Urban Meyer on the Big Ten teleconference as he prepares his Buckeyes to face UNLV this Saturday at Ohio Stadium. The Mountain West does not have a weekly conference teleconference, but you can hear the Rebels
No. 10 Ohio State heavily favored vs. UNLV
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State continues a stretch of games in which it will be heavily favored when UNLV comes to Ohio Stadium on Saturday. The 10th-ranked Buckeyes (2-1) will meet the Rebels (1-1) for the first
The Latest: Lawyer laments university attempt to spike suit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Latest on Ohio State’s request that a judge dismiss a former football star’s antitrust lawsuit (all times local): 7 p.m. The attorney for one of Ohio State’s most famous football stars says he’s
Ohio State: Dismiss ex-player's lawsuit over image use
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit by one of its most famous football stars, alleging the university used ex-athletes’ photos without permission and robbed them of compensation. The suit
Meyer Meets the Media on Mondays: UNLV
Photo: Urban Meyer / Courtesy: 97.1 The Fan | BY: LORI SCHMIDT | Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer spoke to reporters, sharing his analysis of how the Buckeyes improved against Army, and how they can keep
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Army Week: Video and Audio
September 16, 2017
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| Blue Jackets, Buckeyes Basketball, Buckeyes Football, The Locker Room |
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Here are the highlights from this week’s media availabilities with the Ohio State football team. The Buckeyes are preparing for Saturday’s home game against Army, which will air on 97.1 The Fan. Kickoff that evening is at
Lots of Smiles and Lots of Goals Coming to Columbus
Photo: Artemi Panarin flanked by Dan Milstein and Jarmo Kekalainen / Courtesy: 97.1 The Fan | BY: LORI SCHMIDT | Artemi Panarin has only been in Columbus long enough to say (through a translator) that the town
Unsung Hero: Columbus Blue Jackets
We had Columbus’s sports teams name their organizations’ unsung heroes. What follows is one in a series of four features on these underappreciated individuals. • To See Week One: Columbus Crew SC • To See Week Two:
Nice Guy Finishes First
The Blue Jackets went from a very forgettable season to a season in which they set a franchise record in wins and points. Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno went from a season in which he registered 12
Werenski Stops on By
Watch as Common Man & T-Bone interview Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski on 97.1 The Fan.
#MoneyOnTheBeard
Hockey players have a tradition of offering extra financial incentives for big plays in big games. It’s called putting “money on the board.” You might, for instance, offer to pay a bounty for a goal against your
PHOTO GALLERY: Stanley Cup Playoff Games at Nationwide
Blue Jackets Start with a Bang
Wonder what it sounds like when your team puts the puck in the net just eleven seconds into a Stanley Cup Playoff game? Well, here are the fans at Nationwide Arena after Cam Atkinson scored the fastest
Does Momentum Matter?
Before playing Philadelphia and Toronto, Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was asked about the importance of the final weekend’s games. “All coaches are trying to get their team tracking the right way and not into a lot
PHOTO GALLERY: Blue Jackets Outdoor Practice
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NFL
Lions: Caldwell signed deal months ago
DETROIT (AP) Jim Caldwell is under contract beyond this season. The Detroit Lions confirmed Saturday they signed their coach to a multiyear deal months ago. Caldwell has a 29-21 record in Detroit over three-plus season. He is
Chargers CB Verrett out for season again
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett will undergo season-ending knee surgery for the second consecutive year. Verrett will end the season on injured reserve for the third time in his four-year career. Verrett
Trump: Kneeling players should be fired
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) President Donald Trump says National Football League owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem. And he’s encouraging spectators to walk out in protest. In an extended riff during a freewheeling rally
Seahawks TE Graham expected to play
RENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham is expected to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans despite being listed as questionable due to an ankle injury. Graham was a full participant in practice Friday and head
Cobb among 7 key Packers listed doubtful
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers could be without seven front-line players for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Left tackle David Bakhtiari (hamstring), safety Kentrell Brice (groin), receiver Randall Cobb (chest), defensive tackle Mike
NFL appeal on Elliott ban set for Oct. 2
FRISCO, Texas (AP) A federal appeals court has set oral arguments for Oct. 2 in the NFL’s bid to reinstate Ezekiel Elliott’s six-game suspension over a domestic case in Ohio, meaning the star Dallas Cowboys running back
Raiders think Smith can play at Redskins
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Sean Smith’s sore neck and shoulder appear to be getting better and Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio is hopeful the veteran cornerback will be able to play Sunday in Washington. Smith was held
Redskins' Norman, Reed game-time calls
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Cornerback Josh Norman, tight end Jordan Reed and running back Rob Kelley are among five Washington Redskins players who will be game-time decisions Sunday night against the Oakland Raiders. Redskins coach Jay Gruden says
Falcons rule out 3 starters vs. Lions
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons will be without three starters Sunday when they face the Detroit Lions in a matchup of unbeaten teams. Linebacker Vic Beasley Jr., right tackle Ryan Schraeder and defensive lineman Courtney
Vikings' Bradford out, seeks 2nd opinion
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings face another quarterback quandary, with Sam Bradford sidelined against Tampa Bay because of an ailing left knee and Case Keenum set for his second straight start. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer
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Bengals
Packers' struggling defense meets Bengals' struggling offense
The Green Bay Packers gave up 34 points in Sunday night’s loss at Atlanta. The Cincinnati Bengals have scored nine points while starting the season 0-2. One of these struggling units should be feeling better about things
Bengals at early crossroads with visit to banged-up Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Just three weeks into the season and the Cincinnati Bengals are already at a crossroads. About the last thing that the struggling team needed was a trip to Lambeau Field on Sunday to
Packers' struggling defense meets Bengals' struggling offense
The Green Bay Packers gave up 34 points in Sunday night’s loss at Atlanta. The Cincinnati Bengals have scored nine points while starting the season 0-2. One of these struggling units should be feeling better about things
Bengals-Packers Capsule
CINCINNATI (0-2) at GREEN BAY (1-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE – Packers by 10
Lewis to winless Bengals: Next job lost will be yours
CINCINNATI (AP) Coach Marvin Lewis is telling Bengals players that more changes are coming if they continue to lose, and the next job lost could be theirs. The Bengals fired offensive coordinator Ken Zampese the day after
Bengals return with 0-2 mark, new offensive coordinator
CINCINNATI (AP) Andy Dalton thought there might be some changes after two horrid games on offense. He was surprised that they started at the top. A few hours after its 13-9 loss to Houston on Thursday night,
Bengals losing sleep over historically bad start
CINCINNATI (AP) Weary and bleary, coach Marvin Lewis tried to sum up his team’s horrific start. What was supposed to be a special season has quickly soured. Words are as elusive as a good night’s sleep or
Bengals fire coordinator Ken Zampese after 0-2 start
CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals made the first step toward digging out from their historically bad start Friday, firing offensive coordinator Ken Zampese a day after they again failed to get into the end zone. Quarterbacks coach Bill
Texans’ Watson wins 1st start vs historically bad Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) A black tux and bowtie. Deshaun Watson decided to dress in style for his first NFL start, one that came in prime time on his 22nd birthday. The clothes and the moment were a perfect
Bengals 1st team since 1939 to fail to get in end zone
CINCINNATI (AP) No Bengals team has been so bad on offense to start a season. Not many in the history of the NFL, either. Cincinnati failed to get into the end zone again – make it 25
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Browns
Browns' Garrett 'doubtful' to play Colts but nearing return
CLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Browns rookie defensive end Myles Garrett might be close to making his NFL debut. The top overall pick in this year’s draft has missed Cleveland’s first two games because of a high right-ankle sprain.
Orange and Brown Weekly with Michael Young
On this week’s episode, Mike Young recapped the loss to the Baltimore Ravens and previewed this Sunday’s matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. He compared DeShone Kizer to Kevin Hogan, also discussed if Hue Jackson is harming Kizer’s
Browns, Colts head into Week 3 with plenty of similarities
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson sees the Indianapolis Colts as a perfect match. They, like the Browns, will start a young quarterback who is still getting acclimated to a new system. They, like the Browns,
Deep thinking: Browns playing rookie safety Peppers way back
BEREA, Ohio (AP) Jabrill Peppers is playing yet another new position: way, way-back. Cleveland’s rookie safety has become the last line of defense for the Browns, who have gone to extreme measures to prevent teams from completing
Browns-Colts Capsule
CLEVELAND (0-2) at INDIANAPOLIS (0-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE – Browns by 2
Colts to go with Brissett again vs. Browns
The Cleveland Browns are trying to win a game on the road for the first time in nearly two years. The Indianapolis Colts are trying to staunch the losing until star quarterback Andrew Luck returns from January
Payday: Browns’ Crowell wants ball more, contract extension
BEREA, Ohio (AP) While Isaiah Crowell is running, his mind is racing. As hard as he tries not to focus on his contract situation with the Browns, Cleveland’s leading rusher said there’s barely a moment when he’s
Ravens will rely on defense as offense adjusts without Yanda
BALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Ravens continue to play smart and aggressively on defense, a trait that probably won’t change anytime soon. Despite forcing 10 turnovers in two games, including five in 24-10 win over Cleveland on Sunday,
Ravens force 5 turnovers in 24-10 win over Browns
BALTIMORE (AP) The Ravens are making a habit of converting turnovers into victories. Baltimore relentlessly harassed two Cleveland quarterbacks, Joe Flacco ramped up his production with a pair of touchdown passes and the Ravens breezed past the
Browns QB Kizer goes through head games in rookie year
BALTIMORE (AP) Playing against the Baltimore Ravens defense turned out to be a real headache for Cleveland Browns rookie DeShone Kizer. Long before he threw the last of his three interceptions Sunday, Kizer left the game with
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Cavs
Irving: No cares about LeBron's feelings when leaving Cavs
BOSTON (AP) New Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving says he doesn’t care if anyone took it personally that he left Cleveland, even Cavaliers star LeBron James. Appearing Monday on ESPN’s “First Take,” Irving said he doesn’t
Stress test: High-wire Cavaliers still alive in NBA Finals
CLEVELAND (AP) Go ahead, back them into a corner. Call them names. Write them off. The Cavaliers don’t care. For the fourth time in two years, Cleveland fought off elimination in the NBA Finals by winning just
Warriors seem capable of anything _ except another collapse
CLEVELAND (AP) The possibilities seem endless for the Golden State Warriors when they are rolling. A 150-point game isn’t even out of reach. “I mean, we could have gotten at least 140 the other night if we
Warriors-Cavaliers Preview
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in the same place through two games in the NBA Finals they were at this point last season. Blown out in Games 1 and 2 by the Golden State Warriors,
ABC is off and running with NBA Finals
NEW YORK (AP) The NBA Finals is off and running with its best ratings through two games since the Chicago Bulls’ last championship in 1998. Now ABC has to hope the Cleveland Cavaliers can make it competitive.
No change: Cavs not slowing, sticking to plan vs. Warriors
CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James isn’t changing his game, Tyronn Lue isn’t changing his lineup. The Cavaliers aren’t slowing down. Defiant – and some might argue delusional – in the face of a 2-0 deficit to the postseason-perfect
Curry urged teammates to just be themselves vs Cavs
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry spoke up, just in case his Golden State Warriors needed another reminder from their MVP and leader. His message as the NBA Finals began: be yourselves. Forget the juicy story lines, or
After a dunkfest in Game 1, Cavs must slow Warriors at rim
The first-half list of baskets for Golden State’s Kevin Durant in Game 1 of the NBA Finals went like this: layup, dunk, jumper, dunk, dunk, dunk, dunk, layup, dunk, layup. Most were easy. And easy isn’t supposed
Rivals and friends, LeBron and George meet in playoffs again
CLEVELAND (AP) Their fierce on-the-floor rivalry blossomed into a strong friendship that will be put on hold. LeBron James and Paul George are about to face off again in the NBA playoffs. “We have a job to
Cavaliers look to restore order in series versus Pacers
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers lost four straight to get to this moment. The Indiana Pacers? They won five in a row to land here. And yet, momentum aside, it’s the Cavaliers who still seem to be
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Buckeyes Basketball
Army Week: Video and Audio
September 16, 2017
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By lorischmidt
| Blue Jackets, Buckeyes Basketball, Buckeyes Football, The Locker Room |
lorischmidt
Here are the highlights from this week’s media availabilities with the Ohio State football team. The Buckeyes are preparing for Saturday’s home game against Army, which will air on 97.1 The Fan. Kickoff that evening is at
Ohio State’s Past Meets Ohio State’s Future
Photo: Coach Chris Holtmann / Courtesy: 97.1 The Fan | BY: LORI SCHMIDT | Last night, new Buckeye men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann spoke to a group of more than 825 season ticket holders. He answered their
Ohio State AD says Holtmann was top choice to lead Buckeyes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State’s search for a new basketball coach began and ended with Butler’s Chris Holtmann. Holtmann was offered the job by Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith one day after Thad Matta’s firing was
Ohio State hires Butler basketball coach Chris Holtmann
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Butler basketball coach Chris Holtmann will replace Thad Matta as the head coach at Ohio State, the school announced Friday morning. Ohio State said Holtmann, the reigning Big East coach of the year, will
Chris Holtmann tagged as new Buckeye Head Coach
Butler Head Coach Chris Holtmann has agreed to become the next Head Coach of the Ohio State Men’s Basketball team. Today, OSU announced the move, while confirming Holtmann will receive an 8-year deal worth approximately $3 million
McDermott staying at Creighton, not taking job at Ohio State
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Creighton coach Greg McDermott says he is staying with the Bluejays after a report he was offered the job at Ohio State. ESPN first reported Wednesday night that McDermott met with Ohio State officials
Matta’s time comes to a close at Ohio State.
An emotional Thad Matta says goodbye || Photo Credit: 97.1 The Fan Ohio State AD Gene Smith announced Monday afternoon that after 13 seasons, Thad Matta is out as Head Coach of the Ohio State Men’s Basketball
Buckeyes React to Matta’s Departure
Current Buckeyes… Forever grateful for everything you have done for me. You always believed in me even when I… https://t.co/oXzptLZp0k — Jt#1 (@o_tate_) June 5, 2017 And former Buckeyes… Wow..didn’t see this coming at all. Nothing but
'A long, strange trip': Thad Matta out as Ohio State coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Thad Matta is out as Ohio State’s basketball coach, with the Buckeyes having missed the last two NCAA Tournaments amid an exodus of players. Matta, who has coached the team for 13 seasons, also
Rice Paid For Expenses, No Speaker’s Fee
Photo: Screen grab from Ohio State Athletics video | By: Lori Schmidt | Former Ravens running back Ray Rice spoke to Ohio State’s football players last month. He made similar stops at USC and Florida State, and