Buckeyes Drop Conference Opener At MSU Dec 31, 2007
Overtaken late in the first half, the Ohio State basketball women dropped their Big Ten opener to Michigan State 60-53 in East Lansing on Sunday afternoon. committed 20 turnovers and gave up 22 offensive rebounds, numbers that went a long way toward adding up to a 60-53 loss to Sunday afternoon. (Bucknuts.com)
Missing Identity Dec 4, 2007
"I told the guys after the game we've got to get back to the drawing board," Matta told the Ohio State Basketball Radio Network following the embarrassing meltdown. "This team is nowhere near where it needs to be.". (Bucknuts.com)
First Road Game Ends In Second Straight Loss Dec 2, 2007
Unbelievable, Matta told the Ohio State Basketball Radio Network. You talk about the word Ive used all year in maturity and we just did not (show it). (Bucknuts.com)
Buckeyes Advance To Title Game Nov 22, 2007
Syracuse is an extremely talented team, OSU assistant coach Alan Major told the Ohio State Basketball Radio Network. We tried to challenge our guys a little bit. (Bucknuts.com)
Matta's concerns at Ohio State: A bum back, replacing Oden Oct 29, 2007
Ohio State basketball coach Thad Matta underwent two operations on his back last summer. Conversation guidelines: USA TODAY welcomes your thoughts, stories and information related to this article. (USA Today -- Sports)
Spanning the Buckeye Globe Oct 25, 2007
Ohio State basketball coach Thad Matta was excited to see 3,500 Buckeye fans in the lower bowl of the Schottenstein Center for the team's scrimmage Saturday. Hours later the Buckeyes were taking care of business at the Horseshoe against Michigan State, but there was so much more going on in OSU sports over the weekend. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Golden turns to the Scarlet and Gray Oct 23, 2007
A big weekend for Ohio State basketball just got bigger late on Sunday night. After returning from Columbus to Atlanta earlier in the day, Trae Golden and his family decided to talk things over. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Weekend round up Oct 23, 2007
The Ohio State basketball and football commitment had a huge game for Moeller going against St. Edward. Oltorik was 25-32 for 384 yards. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Matta adapting to life, coaching after surgeries Oct 20, 2007
COLUMBUS, Ohio - It's not an injured player who is the biggest question mark for the Ohio State basketball team. Everyone's keeping a wary eye on the ailing coach. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ohio underclass day a success Sep 14, 2007
Under the leadership of the Ohio State basketball program has become a bonafide recruiting machine ... "I think the coaching staff did a great job of sharing their vision for Ohio State Basketball. That includes winning a national title and providing the most comfortable environment possible for all of their players.". (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe Aug 30, 2007
Fun, food and memories for Ohio State fans in Columbus. The Buckeye Hall of Fame Caf; in Columbus is a must-see for fans of The Ohio State University sports teams. (Suite101.com)
Long summer comes to close in August Aug 8, 2007
There is no doubt that Coach Thad Matta has helped to bring the Ohio State basketball program to new heights. This year the team accomplished every school's goal of playing in the final game of the season. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Raiders roster Jul 23, 2007
Defensive linemen No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Exp Acq College 56 DERRICK BURGESS DE 6-2 260 28 7 FA-05 Ole Miss Sacks star shows no sign of slowing down 90 TERDELL SANDS DT 6-7 335 27 7 FA-03 Tenn,-Chattanooga Big man in the middle gets after the QB 99 WARREN SAPP DT 6-2 300 34 13 FA-04 Miami Relies more on smarts than skill these days 91 TYLER BRAYTON DE 6-6 280 27 5 D1-03 Colorado With no sacks in '06, could be in big trouble 77 Anttaj Hawthorne DT 6-3 310 25 3 D6-05 Wisconsin Steady as a role... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ohio State looks to future with Oden, other top players in NBA Jul 4, 2007
() COLUMBUS, Ohio -- If last Thursday's NBA draft is a sign of what's to come for the Ohio State basketball program, get ready to enjoy. Thad Matta's ability to attract the best talent the country has to offer did not go unnoticed on draft night as three ex-Buckeyes were selected in the first 21 picks. (U-Wire.com)
Oden, Conley, Cook Taken in Round One in 2007 NBA Draft Jun 29, 2007
Since 1947, 44 Ohio State basketball players have been drafted by NBA teams, including 19 first round selections. Jim Jackson (1990-92) was the last Buckeye to be selected in Round One. (Ohiostatebuckeyes.com)
Nutrition firm, Coria settle suit Jun 21, 2007
Ohio State basketball player David Lighty pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge and was fined $250 in a case involving a jogger who was shot with a BB gun last year. Sports and drugs. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ohio State player fined $250 in BB gun assault Jun 21, 2007
CLEVELAND -- Ohio State basketball player pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge and was fined $250 in a case involving a jogger who was shot with a BB gun last year. Two of Lighty's former teammates at Villa Angela-St. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Ohio State's Davenport Named 2007 Big Ten Suzy Favor Athlete of the Year Jun 21, 2007
com - Ohio State University Official Athletic Site. Jessica Davenport now plays for the New York Liberty of the WNBA.. (Ohiostatebuckeyes.com)
Sports briefs Jun 21, 2007
Ohio State basketball player David Lighty pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge and was fined $250 in a case involving a jogger who was shot with a BB gun last year. James Nugent, 55, was not seriously hurt last June when he was hit in the back by at least one plastic BB while jogging on the high school track. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cole Konrad is Big Ten Athlete of the Year Jun 21, 2007
Posted Jun 20, 2007 Minnesota wrestler Cole Konrad was named the Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year while Ohio State basketball star Jessica Davenport was selected as the Suzy Favor Female Athlete of the Year. The Big Ten Athletes of the Year are selected by a panel of conference media members from nominations submitted by each institution. (GoldenSports.net)
Oden, Russell to share Topps card May 30, 2007
Ohio State basketball center Greg Oden, center, signs autographs before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 27, 2007. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Oden Paired With Russell on Topps Card May 30, 2007
Ohio State basketball center Greg Oden, center, signs autographs before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 27, 2007. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Greg Oden has been drafted by a trading card company, and will be on the same team as Bill Russell. (Helena Independent Record)
Stop sign not needed May 28, 2007
Celebrities who turned out: actor Ray Liotta, actor and rapper Ludacris, Golden State Warriors guard Baron Davis, NFL Hall of Famer Marcus Allen, and Ohio State basketball players Mike Conley Jr. and Greg Oden. Michael Vega can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
Prosecutor: Ohio St.'s Lighty to plead guilty May 23, 2007
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Ohio State basketball player David Lighty has agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge involving a jogger shot with a BB gun last year, the prosecutor said Tuesday. Lighty, 18, of Cleveland, is due in Common Pleas Court Wednesday, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Video: Xavier Henry shows his stuff May 22, 2007
Ohio State basketball recruiting has turned its attention to the class of 2009 and a player the Buckeyes would love to land is Oklahoma City (Okla. shooting guard Xavier Henry. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
NCAA reduces OBriens coaching suspension May 10, 2007
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The NCAA on Wednesday reduced the penalty period against former Ohio State basketball coach Jim OBrien from five years to two, limiting his ability to seek athletic employment at another NCAA school during that time. The reduction follows the NCAAs decision last month to throw out violations that included accusations OBrien improperly gave $6,000 to a recruit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ex-Ohio St. coach O'Brien has penalty reduced May 10, 2007
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Dobbs says drive to win cost him Lady Tigers job; former coach plans to remain in Olney May 1, 2007
Olney Daily Mail - News. Tuesday, May 01, 2007. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Ohio St. spring game dominated by defense Apr 22, 2007
Ohio State basketball coach Thad Matta was in Houston recruiting but he sent a text message to football coach Jim Tressel about how much fun his players had at the game. Marcus Freeman stepped in front of an Antonio Henton pass and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown with the game just over 3 minutes old. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Oden's decision on future still murky Apr 15, 2007
"I talk to his mother every day, and I talk to (Ohio State basketball coach) Thad Matta every day, and if Thad Matta and his mother and I don't know, then how can anyone else know?". Greg Oden Sr. told the Indianapolis Star in a story published Saturday that his son will enter the NBA draft after leading Ohio State to the NCAA title game as a freshman. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Miller says he's done with Olympics Apr 14, 2007
College basketball NCAA rescinds part of O'Brien ruling The NCAA reversed itself and threw out three violations and part of a fourth that occurred under former Ohio State basketball coach Jim O'Brien because the association's enforcement staff missed a deadline for filing charges. The university said penalties imposed because of the violations -- including NCAA probation and erasing all references to its 1999 Final Four appearance -- will stand. (Boston Globe)
Video• 'Pacman' says he will appeal NFL suspension Apr 14, 2007
Ohio State basketball star Greg Oden will enter the NBA draft, his father told the Indianapolis Star in a story on its Web site. The former landlord for Reggie Bush's parents won't sue the football star and his family, a dispute that raised questions about whether Bush received improper benefits while playing at Southern California. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Former All-American Joins Women's Staff Apr 13, 2007
The Cleveland native was Ohio's Miss Basketball in 1996 and 1997, a member of the 1996 and 1997 USA Junior World Championship Qualifying Teams, the MVP of the Ohio state basketball tournament in 1994 and 1996 and the Gatorade Circle of Champions Midwest Player of the Year in 1997. She graduated in December of 2000, a semester ahead of her class, with a bachelor's degree in speech communications. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Buckeyes Celebrate Final Four Season With Fans Apr 13, 2007
The hour-long event was carried live across Ohio on the Ohio News Network (ONN), a local cable television entity, and on WBNS radio, the flagship station on the Ohio State basketball radio network. (Ohiostatebuckeyes.com)
Matta, Players Thank Fans Apr 12, 2007
While the attention was on those three, Matta singled out Lewis and Harris for their efforts along with former players Brandon Fuss-Cheatam, , , , and for helping "bring back" Ohio State basketball. Lewis had a message of his own for Matta. (Bucknuts.com)
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There is so much pollen that the Ohio State basketball team is changing its colors to yellow. -or. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
GATORS, OHIO STATE BACK FOR ROUND 2 Apr 2, 2007
Meanwhile, the Ohio State basketball team was on the road at Wisconsin on Jan. 8, watching the Buckeyes fall further and further behind the Gators. "You could say there's a rivalry between Ohio State and Florida, but we're really not looking at it as a rivalry," Buckeyes guard Ron Lewis said. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Gators and Buckeyes: 10 keys to the title Apr 1, 2007
10 things to know about the championship game. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/01/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Shades of 2002 Mar 31, 2007
Matta accepted the Ohio State basketball job on the premise it could be one of the prominent national programs in America. "That job is a sleeping giant," said Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo around the time of Matta's hiring from Xavier. (Bucknuts.com)
• Pointe Blue updateisn't blue at all Mar 31, 2007
for March goes to - no not that Ohio State basketball player or the one from Florida, either - but to the area Boy Scouts and their "Scouting for Food Drive." This year's annual "Thoughts for Food" food and fundraiser to benefit the Racine County Food Bank was off a bit this year, but the Boy Scouts followed up to the basket with their door-to-door collection last weekend and hauled down 19,060 pounds of food - a whopping 75 percent increase over last year. The Scouts earn a thumbs up, as do all... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Nearing the end Mar 28, 2007
Regardless of any outcomes the Ohio State basketball season will be over in less than a week. After 37 games this season the Buckeyes know that two more wins will equal the ultimate goal of the season with a National Championship. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ohio State tickets go on sale today Mar 19, 2007
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - It's on to the Sweet 16 for the Ohio State basketball team and its fans. Tickets for the Buckeyes' next game Thursday night go on sale at eight this morning at the Schottenstein Center on O-S-U's campus in Columbus or by calling 1-800-GO BUCKS.. (WKRC.com, OH)
Schott in the Arm: NCAA Tournament Edition Mar 15, 2007
He's back with his popular, "Schott in the Arm," column on the latest news, rumblings and opinions surrounding Ohio State basketball and basketball recruiting. In this NCAA Tournament Preview edition, Lamb previews the NCAA Tournament, has the latest on Greg Oden's upcoming choice and also chatter on Kentucky's interest in Thad Matta. (Bucknuts.com)
10 Percent of Ohio State Basketball Players Received Degrees Mar 12, 2007
CSTV.com: #1 in College Sports. -- CSTV.COM FEATURES. (Mac-Sports.com)
ARMSTRONG: OSU's next star 7-footer Mar 11, 2007
It was simply a coincidence, not a conspiracy, says Ohio State basketball signee Kosta Koufos. On a recruiting trip to Michigan with his mother, Kathy, at the wheel and Koufos folding his 7-foot-2, 255-pound body into the front seat of the family's 2000 red Ford Windstar, smoke suddenly steamed from the minivan's engine. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Moeller Grad Cast as Extra in Movie Mar 6, 2007
A Moeller grad and former Ohio State basketball star takes a shot at the big screen. Matt Sylvester has been cast as an extra in a Will Ferrell movie. (WKRC.com, OH)
Bob Smizik chat transcript 02/28/07 Mar 1, 2007
With the recent problems that Florida and North Carolina have had could it be that the Ohio State basketball team will do what the football team couldn't. Bob Smizik: Ohio State is very good. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
BILL TAAFFE: Inescapable 'SportsCenter' wins some, loses some Feb 27, 2007
On Sunday night ESPN's cameras caught an excited Thad Matta, the Ohio State basketball coach, losing control of his gum. Yes, his gum. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Ohio State Rolls 85-67: Analysis Feb 19, 2007
No one would confuse an 18-point victory against a struggling Minnesota club as the surest sign of life from an inconsistent Ohio State basketball team. That said, you want to hit your stride heading into March, and it's good for the Buckeyes that they played one of their best games of the season after such a sloppy finish against Penn State. (Bucknuts.com)
Ohio State: How Good Is Good? Feb 15, 2007
So many questions floating about the Ohio State basketball team. Despite the No. 2 ranking and possible outright Big Ten Title and No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, people want to know whether they're capable of cutting down the nets in Atlanta. (Bucknuts.com)
Hoops Recruit Tracker - Feb. 12 Update Feb 13, 2007
Find out the most-up-to-date and thorough averages and results with this Feb. 12 update of the Ohio State basketball Recruit Tracker. to read the rest of this story. (Bucknuts.com)
Buckeye QB hopes to play for hometown Browns Jan 31, 2007
During a recent halftime ceremony at an Ohio State basketball game, Smith wore a Browns jacket. Following a tribute for him at Glenville High School in December, Smith said playing for the Browns would fulfill a lifelong goal. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hoops Recruit Tracker Jan 19, 2007
Plenty of Ohio State basketball recruits have been supporting some lofty statistics this season ... Plenty of Ohio State basketball recruits have been playing terrific basketball ... As of January 19, 2007, here are the averages for the Ohio State basketball recruits. (Bucknuts.com)
Ohio States Greg Oden Shines Jan 14, 2007
The Ohio State basketball team won its first big game, and Greg Oden finally showed college basketball fans just why he's so special. Welcome to big-time college basketball. (Suite101.com)
Buckeye partisans find oasis in small Arizona town Jan 7, 2007
The fine folks at Buckeye's Raven Golf Club at Verrado were setting up big-screen TVs for fans to watch Ohio State basketball on Saturday. "It's like a Stepford Wives community," said local minister Steve Doerksen. (CBS News)
Play-by-Play Classic Preview Jan 7, 2007
We have a preview of the grand event featuring seven games, including five different Ohio State basketball commitments ... This years classic is headlined by a total of five future Ohio State basketball players in the 2007 and 2008 classes. (Bucknuts.com)
Observations from court side Jan 1, 2007
One gets a different perspective of an Ohio State basketball game when sitting in the first row almost right behind Thad Matta. BuckeyeGrove has some interesting tidbits from Saturday nights OSU-Coppin State game. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
