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Week 12 Sporting News Top 25 college football poll

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:44:55 +0000

Sporting News More polls: Associated Press | USA Today Team Record Previous 1. Alabama 11-0 1 2. Texas 11-0 4 3. TCU 11-0 3 4. Florida 11-0 2 5. Cincinnati 10-0 5 6. Boise State 11-0 6 7. Georgia Tech 10-1 7 8. Ohio State 10-2 11 9. Oregon 9-2 10 10. Pitt 9-1 8 ...

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Ole Miss, Cal, UNC back in AP Top 25

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:42:35 +0000

Mississippi, California and North Carolina have surged back into the AP Top 25 college football poll. There was little change, however, at the top of The Associated Press rankings after a weekend when most of the highly ranked teams had easy victories or time off. No. 1 Florida is followed by fellow unbeatens Alabama, Texas, TCU, Cincinnati and Boise State. Also holding their places were No. 7 Georgia Tech, No. 8 Pittsburgh and No. 9 Ohio State. The only change in the top 10 came at No. 10.

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Big Ten: Ohio State beats Michigan again

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:49:06 +0000

Buckeyes win their sixth straight in the rivalry, 21-10. > No. 9 Ohio State 21, at Michigan 10: Tate Forcier threw four interceptions and fumbled in his end zone, and the Buckeyes took advantage for their sixth straight win in the series. Ohio State clinched an outright Big Ten championship and will play in the Rose Bowl with a five-game winning streak.

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Big 10, Big 12 and Big East Capsules Week 12

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:29:03 +0000

Big 10 Conference Leader: Ohio State (10-2, 7-1) have clinched the Big 10 regular season title and will head to the Rose Bowl. Game of Last Week: Northwestern 33, Wisconsin 31. An upset of the Badgers likely allows the Wildcats a chance at a New Year's Day or Eve bowl. Game of Next Week: The Big 10 regular season is completed. Bowl Eligible Teams: Iowa Hawkeyes, Penn State Nittany Lions, Ohio State Buckeyes. Wisconsin Badgers, Northwestern Wildcats, Michigan State Spartans, Minnesota Golden Gophers. Big 12 Conference Leaders: Nebraska (North Division; 8-3, 5-2) and Texas (South Division; 11-0, 7-0) have both clinched their respective division titles and will meet for the Big 12 Championship Game on Dec. 5. Game of Last Week: Nebraska 17, Kansas State 3. Jockeying for the Big 12 North title all season, these two teams met to finally decide the victor. In convincing fashion, the stingy Cornhusker defense kept the Wildcats at bay and clinched a trip to the Big 12 Title ...

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College Football | Ninth-ranked Ohio State hands Michigan 21-10 loss to win outright Big Ten title

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:34:53 +0000

Terrelle Pryor threw a touchdown for the final score in the third quarter and avoided making many mistakes to help the ninth-ranked Buckeyes beat Michigan 21-10 Saturday for its sixth straight win in the series and an outright Big Ten title.

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For Michigan, it's wait until next year - or 2012?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:41:58 +0000

No bowl, New Year's or otherwise. Michigan fans face the sad reality of a truly season-ending loss to Ohio St., Jon Paul Morosi says.

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Ohio State's Kurt Coleman: 'I was just reading Tate the whole time'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:58:32 +0000

Ohio State safety Kurt Coleman's career will culminate in classic Buckeye fashion. He picked off two passes in his last Big Ten game, a 21-10 victory over Michigan in The Big House. And his final college game will come New Year's Day in the Rose Bowl against the Pac-10 champion. Coleman spoke with reporters, including Sporting News ' Dave Curtis: Q: What was it about the defense today, forcing turnovers in the red zone? Kurt Coleman: We had a motto of bend but don't break. Every time we get in the red zone, we've had a higher awareness. We've just been fortunate enough to make the plays when we need them. Q: Is it a different mentality? You guys didn't force this many turnovers last year. KC: We've been wanting to get after the quarterback and after the ball. We've been practicing going out and attacking the ball, and it's showing on the field Q: Will you take us through the second interception, along the sideline? KC: We brought a corner blitz off the edge, and the safety ...

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Jim Tressel's Ohio State Legacy Will Be As a Winner, Though It's Rarely Flashy

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:46:32 +0000

The Ohio State Buckeyes once again beat their arch rivals from Michigan 21-10, in a classic example of how the Buckeyes have played in the Jim Tressel era. The game was won by the Buckeyes controlling the ground game, special teams, and creating turnovers. And regardless of what people think about Jim Tressel, one cannot deny his track record with now seven BCS games in nine years as a coach. In addition, the team has won or shared five straight Big Ten titles, something that has to be recognized regardless of the strength of the conference. There is no doubt Tresselball is not pretty by any stretch, but it just wins. He has been able to take teams that have lost a lot of talent and just reload and plug the next guys in without losing too much of a step. And most importantly to Buckeye fans, he has beaten Michigan. In his nine years at the helm in Columbus, Tressel has beaten the Wolverines eight times, including the last six in a row, something not even Woody Hayes could ever do. So ...

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Michigan enters darkest days after another loss to Ohio State

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:25:28 +0000

This is what defeat looks like, at a place that has never known days so dark. The freshman receiver for Michigan has tears in ...

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3-Pointers: Ohio State's Turner is getting the point

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:22:52 +0000

Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy analyzes what Saturday's buzz means to college basketball. Point-less The condemnations of Ohio State's Evan Turner as a point guard began trickling in after his first rough game at the position — a game in which he scored 23 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and passed for four assists, by the way. Goodness. If that's the curve these folks are using to grade Turner, I'm glad none of them taught me at Point Park College. Faced with excellent defensive pressure from Ginyard — and a Roy Williams game plan that collapsed big defenders around him on every penetration — Turner turned over the ball 10 times. It wasn't a good performance. He came back Friday, though, and put 26 points, 14 rebounds and six assists on California, while turning over the ball four times. Which means after four games he is averaging 21.8 points, 14.8 rebounds and six assists. He is shooting 59.3 percent from the field. He's putting up numbers like that after two gimmes and ...

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No. 9 OSU tops Mich. 21-10 on 5 Forcier turnovers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:48:33 +0000

Tate Forcier threw four interceptions and fumbled in his end zone, and No. 9 Ohio State took advantage to beat Michigan 21-10 Saturday for its sixth straight win in the series.

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Stewart Mandel: Contrast between Michigan, Ohio State has rarely seemed so sharp

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:24:27 +0000

It was another sad day for Michigan fans. Ohio State's methodical 21-10 win over the Wolverines expanded the already significant gap between the two programs, says Stewart Mandel.

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Ohio State capitalizes on Michigan's mistakes for 21-10 victory

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:15:00 +0000

Ninth-ranked Buckeyes intercept four passes by Tate Forcier, who also fumbles in his own end zone. > ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Tate Forcier threw four interceptions and fumbled in his end zone, and No. 9 Ohio State took advantage to beat Michigan 21-10 Saturday for its sixth straight win in the series.

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Forcier hands Buckeyes outright Big Ten title

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:38:48 +0000

Tate Forcier threw four interceptions and fumbled in his own end zone, and Ohio State took advantage to beat Michigan 21-10 Saturday for its sixth straight win in the series.

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Ohio St. win streak over Michigan now 6 (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:32:58 +0000

Tate Forcier threw four interceptions and fumbled in his end zone, and No. 9 Ohio State took advantage to beat Michigan 21-10 Saturday for its sixth straight win in the series. The Buckeyes (10-2, 7-1) clinched an outright Big Ten championship and will play in the Rose Bowl with a five-game winning streak.

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Michigan fans show discontent by not showing up

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:27:42 +0000

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Every other year, this town hosts a color war on the third Saturday of November. The 2009 version came with a twist – Michigan maize didn't overwhelm Ohio State scarlet. Along South Main Street, the main drag outside Michigan Stadium, each group of tailgating Wolverines fans was matched by a road-tripping crew of Buckeyes. Inside the Big House, the OSU colors, like chunks of tomato in a bowl of corn, stood out as much as any time in decades. That scene greeted Coach Rich Rodriguez here Saturday, providing more evidence that public opinion remains his No. 1 enemy in this town. And by the end of another loss to rival OSU, this one 21-10, those disgruntled fans owned more reason to be down on this program. Forget the details – Michigan again couldn't stop the run, again got shoddy quarterback play, again allowed turnovers to destroy its best offensive opportunities. The three-and-a-half hours taken alone, the Wolverines showed decent spirit and vigor by staying ...

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Ohio State secures outright Big Ten title with defeat of Michigan

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:25:43 +0000

Tate Forcier threw four interceptions and fumbled in his own end zone, and No. 8 Ohio State took advantage to beat Michigan 21-10 ...

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Forcier's 5 TOs help No. 9 OSU beat Michigan 21-10

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:21:17 +0000

Michigan put up a fight, but No. 9 Ohio State made it six straight over its archrivals with a 21-10 win. The Wolverines turned the ball over five times and finished the season 5-7.

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LIVE: Ohio State faces rival Michigan

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:46:08 +0000

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:09:37 +0000

Michigan's hopes for a Rose Bowl were lost long ago, but having a chance to beat rival Ohio State still means something in Ann Arbor. Follow one of the greatest rivalries in college football.

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A Wolverine Victory Over Ohio State Changes the Outlook on Everything

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:42:25 +0000

After a red-hot 4-0 start, Michigan's season has just gone downhill since the Michigan State game. Since that time Michigan has gone just 1-6. That one win was against Delaware State. In 2009, the Wolverines are 4-0 in non-conference games. However, within the Big Ten they have only beaten Indiana and that took a comeback. Michigan has been blown out by Penn State, Illinois, and Purdue. Based on all that, there really seems no way that Michigan can honestly look at this season as a success. That would be true except for one thing. They end the season today, and as always, they end it against Ohio State. At the start of any season, beating the Buckeyes is of utmost importance and at the top of the priority list. Ohio State has the same priorities. For Michigan and Ohio State, the records never mean anything because this game is more important than winning the Big Ten, going to the Rose Bowl, and winning a National Championship. Unfortunately for Michigan, Ohio State has won five straight ...

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Evan Turner had 26 points and 14 rebounds, his fourth double-double in as many games, and No. 15 Ohio State beat No. 13 Cal 76-70 on Friday night in the third-place game of the 2K Sports Classic. Jerome Randle had 26 points for Cal, one more than he had in...

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College Football | Ohio State-Michigan series is in decline

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:16:50 +0000

The Game has lost a lot of luster. Ohio State has beaten Michigan five consecutive times, its best winning streak and the longest in the...

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Turner leads No. 15 Ohio State over No. 13 Cal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:47:18 +0000

Ohio State's two-game visit to Madison Square Garden was inconsistent to say the least. The Buckeyes' best player, however, has been consistent all season. Evan Turner had 26 points and 14 rebounds, his fourth double-double in as many games, and No. 15 Ohio...

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Consolation prize: No. 15 Buckeyes beat Bears

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:56:11 +0000

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Cal's Jerome Randle: 'We are going to get our guys back and roll'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:38:28 +0000

Don't dismiss California, the preseason pick to win the Pacific-10, as a player on the national stage after consecutive defeats to Syracuse and Ohio State at Madison Square Garden. That's the message senior point Jerome Randle delivered to Sporting News' Bill Eichenberger after scoring a team-high 26 points in Friday's 76-70 loss to the Buckeyes in the consolation round of the 2K Classic. SN: How frustrating is it to not get a victory playing on this national stage? JR: "It's not frustrating at all. We were down two very important pieces to the puzzle (leading scorer Theo Robertson and junor forward Harper Kamp, both sidelined with injuries). Because of the injuries, we had guys playing in positions they never thought they would be playing in." SN:So you remain optimistic about this team's chances heading into Pac-10 play? JR: "It's still early in the year. I'm not really worried about the outcome of the season. I know we are going to have a great season. We are going to get ...

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Turner leads No. 15 Ohio St. over No. 13 Cal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:38:13 +0000

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Ohio State's Pryor On The Verge of a Breakthrough

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:18:11 +0000

Does the Terelle Pryor saga have a bit of déjà vu? If not, listen again: A highly touted auarterback at a University rich in football tradition is up and down early in his career, much to the frustration of his rabid fan base. As his sophomore season winds down, however, the QB starts to put it together. While he loses the chance to play for a national championship, he rebounds and leads his team to the Rose Bowl. There, in front of a National audience, he leads his team to victory in dazzling fashion. Making his team a national title favorite at the outset of the following season. If this story sounds too good to be true for Buckeye fans, they should be excited to know it has happened before. The story I told is actually about former Longhorn QB Vince Young. Who parlayed a decent sophomore season into an all-time National Championship season as a junior in 2006. It is amazing, as the Buckeyes play for the shot at the Rose Bowl, to see the similiarities in the two QB's. Both have been ...

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Turner, Buckeyes topple Cal for third place in 2K

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:37:35 +0000

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Turner's double-double carries No. 15 Ohio State past No. 12 Cal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:37:33 +0000

Evan Turner had 26 points and 14 rebounds, his fourth double-double in four games, and No. 15 Ohio State beat No. 12 California ...

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Turner Leads No. 15 Ohio State Over No. 13 Cal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:30:29 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) -- Evan Turner had 26 points and 14 rebounds, his fourth double-double in as many games, and No. 15 Ohio State beat No. 13 California 76-70 on Friday night in the third-place game of the 2K Sports Classic.

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Ohio State Buckeyes-Cal Bears: OSU Rebounds with Impressive Win, 76-70

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:29:10 +0000

Ohio State bounced back after a scrappy performance against North Carolina last night by defeating No. 12 California, 76-70. The Buckeyes dominated the paint, something they couldn’t do last night, on their way to a win in Madison Square Garden. Dallas Lauderdale was the catalyst for this defensive performance with eight points, five rebounds, and a career-high seven blocks. Evan Turner once again put on a clinic with another double-double. He had 26 points and 14 rebounds, along with six assists. Last night he had 10 turnovers in a frustrating performance for the Buckeye guard; tonight he held it to four, all of which were in the second half. The Buckeyes' starters did their part of the scoring tonight. Jon Diebler had 14 points, most of which were from his improved three-point shooting. William Buford had 12, and David Lighty added 11 for a Buckeye team that found its shooting touch after a poor performance last night. Ohio State shot 50 percent from the field, including 40 percent from ...

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Turner's double-double helps Ohio St. edge Cal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:25:35 +0000

Evan Turner had 26 points and 14 rebounds, his fourth double-double in as many games, and No. 15 Ohio State beat California (No. 12 ESPN/USA Today, No. 13 AP) 76-70 on Friday night in the third-place game of the 2K Sports Classic.

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Turner, No. 15 Ohio St. beat No. 13 Cal (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:22:52 +0000

Evan Turner had 26 points and 14 rebounds, his fourth double-double in as many games, and No. 15 Ohio State beat No. 13 California 76-70 on Friday night in the third-place game of the 2K Sports Classic. The Buckeyes (3-1) went through an opposite experience from their 77-73 loss to No. 6 North Carolina in the semifinals of the tournament that benefits Coaches vs.

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Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:07 +0000

The Game has lost a lot of luster.

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Weekend preview: Premium matchups in tourneys

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:33:37 +0000

The Heels held off Ohio State, can they beat the Syracuse zone? Tonight's championship is one of Jeff Goodman's games to watch.

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The Five Questions That Will Be Answered This Week In College Football

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:28 +0000

Outside of the PAC-10, there are not any big games in college football this week. Even the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry is not demanding the attention its commanded in past years, due to a struggling Michigan team. Although your eyes may not be glued to the television Saturday, there are a few story lines that you have to keep your eyes on. Here are the top five questions that will answered this week in college football when its all said and done. Begin Slideshow

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Don't count on a Saturday snoozefest

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:13 +0000

Matt Hayes These are the bland Saturdays when no one is safe. No, really. How often have we seen this is the past: the relatively uneventful developing into the remarkably significant. Even No. 1 Florida, playing host to cupcake Florida International, isn't immune at this late stage of the season. "We know what's on the line," Florida linebacker Ryan Stamper said. "We're going hard." Maybe it's some cosmic balance in response to the wild weekends of the last three years, but just when you think 2009 couldn't be more predictable we give you these six wild possibilities (ranked in order of likelihood it will happen) that could develop Saturday: 1. A Stanford player wins the Heisman Trophy How it can happen: Hey, it has happened before (Jim Plunkett, 1970), why not again? No BCS league tailback has more yards (1,395) or touchdowns (19) than Toby Gerhart, who has surged to the top of Heisman ...

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Recruiting rankings: Memphis, UNC and Ohio State out front

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:20:05 +0000

Memphis coach Josh Pastner could have asked for a pass with the class of 2010. The first-year boss of the Tigers stepped into ...

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VIDEO: Rivalry week

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:38 +0000

Does the Rose Bowl matter if you can't beat your No. 1 rival on national TV? Petros Papadakis sizes up Ohio State-Michigan.

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To Right The Ship This Week There Are 5 Basics That Michigan Learn

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:34:06 +0000

Two-a-day practices in August, offseason conditioning, the basics. What do they have to do with this week's Ohio State-Michigan game? Simple, Michigan must do the little things correctly. With six straight conference losses an a bowl birth on the line, Michigan must return to the basics. 1. Run Blocking In the six straight conference losses, Michigan has averaged, 1.0, 4.3, 2.8, 2.6, 4.9 and 2.2 yards rushing respectively in those six losses. That is just not good enough to get the job done. The Wolverine offensive line must be consistent in getting off the ball and getting good blocks on the Ohio State front seven. If they can do this they will take some pressure off of the passing game. 2. Pass Blocking In the six straight conference losses, Michigan has given up 3, 1, 5, 4, 5 and 2 sacks respectively. This is outrageous. Michign's offensive line must hold up at the point of attack. This is going to be an especially tall order this weekend with an Ohio State defense that is without ...

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Hayes' Week 12 picks: Ohio State dominance over Michigan will continue

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:51 +0000

Sporting News' Matt Hayes picks the 10 best games of the weekend and throws in his upset pick of the week as a bonus. Ohio State 27, Michigan 14: This will be another Buckeyes-Wolverines game in the mold of yesteryear: Neither team can throw the ball, and one team plays better defense. Iowa 20, Minnesota 10: Iowa has gone from the national championship conversation to Capital One Bowl talk in three weeks. A win would significantly improve Iowa's BCS hopes. North Carolina 24, Boston College 23: Imagine what could have been for UNC if not for two horrible home losses to Virginia and FSU. The Heels would be playing for an at-large BCS bowl spot. Oklahoma 31, Texas Tech 28: This matchup is a microcosm of the crazy season in the Big 12: Two teams with a handful of odd losses are scrambling for eight-win regular seasons. Notre Dame 31, UConn 28: These are two teams with too many off-field distractions, but one offense is more balanced than the other. LSU 19, Mississippi 16: The ...

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The 10 Wealthiest and Most Recognizable Teams in College Football

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:36 +0000

In addition to using statistics from two sources, I will use my own perception of teams' national image to rank the top 10 wealthiest and most recognizable brands in college football. The two sources I will compile important statistics from include the following: (1) The Equity in Athletics report from the U.S. Department of Education Using the data from this site, I will report how much each of my top 10 generated in football revenues. (2) The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) On November 11, 2009, the Collegiate Licensing Company released their list of the top selling universities in collegiate gear, apparel, etc. While CLC does not represent schools, such as Ohio State or Southern California, I will utilize it's rankings of the top selling brands. Begin Slideshow

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Ohio State Football: Why Chris Spielman Is My All-Time Favorite Buckeye

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:47:12 +0000

Ohio State football fans admire and respect players for various reasons. Attend any Ohio State game and you will see fans wearing the jersey numbers of current players such as Terrelle Pryor and Dane Sanzenbacher, as well as former players such as Archie Griffin or James Laurinaitis. My favorite Ohio State player, past or present, is Chris Spielman. Spielman played linebacker for Ohio State from 1984-1987, and is arguably the best linebacker in the history of Ohio State football. Chris Spielman's passion and intensity on the football field were something to behold. Even though Spielman was not the biggest or fastest linebacker, few had Spielman's natural football instincts to find the ball and make the play. While Chris Spielman's football talents are something to continue to admire, my respect for Chris Spielman has nothing to do with football whatsoever. The reason why Chris Spielman is the Buckeye I admire the most is because of his devotion to his wife and family. In 1998, Chris ...

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Coach speaks (loudly), and UNC listens

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:31:52 +0000

Roy Williams gives Marcus Ginyard an epic chewing out, the rest of the Tar Heels get the message, and Ohio State pays the price.

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Heels nip Buckeyes; Orange roll

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:55:31 +0000

Lesson one of the 2009-10 season for the defending national champions: Keep playing until the final buzzer. Coach Roy Williams' young North Carolina team got that point loud and clear last night, after watching most of a huge second-half lead disa...

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Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:54:52 +0000

The Game has lost a lot of luster.

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Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:20:05 +0000

The Game has lost a lot of luster. Ohio State has beaten Michigan five straight times, its best winning streak and the longest in the series since the 1920s. The ninth-ranked Buckeyes (9-2, 6-2 Big Ten) have already clinched at least a share of their fifth straight conference title and a spot in the Rose Bowl.

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Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:17:07 +0000

The Game has lost a lot of luster.

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BASKETBALL / N. Carolina squeaks by Ohio State

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Deon Thompson had 15 points and 12 rebounds and No. 6 North Carolina managed to hold on for a 77-73 victory over No. 15 Ohio State in a 2K Sports Classic semifinal on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Tar Heels, who led by 19...

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