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Tressel: Pryor's knee is fine
March 9, 2010 Source: Columbus Dispatch - Ken Gordon writes: "Jim Tressel spoke at the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame luncheon on Monday in Canton, and the Canton Repository had this account. What I found most interesting among the tidbits was Tressel talking about Terrelle Pryor's recent knee surgery. There has been much speculation/consternation around the left knee -- and yes, the surgery was indeed performed on the left knee, OSU simply listed the wrong knee in its press release last month.

Tressel certainly sounded reassuring yesterday. The knee's fine, he said, just a minor scope. He is participating fully in off-season workouts, and Tressel even mentioned he was wearing a weighted vest one day recently.

I have been saying all along that this surgery was precautionary, nothing to be alarmed about. Pryor played very well at the end of last year on an injured knee, I can't imagine why fans would be worried how he would play after eight months of rest! That said, Pryor will be strictly off limits to contact in spring drills. Of course, that's usually the case with quarterbacks in spring."



spacerWashington Anxious to Prove Himself in 2010
March 3, 2010 Source: The Ozone - "In Taurian Washington’s first game as a Buckeye in 2007, he caught a 37-yard touchdown pass in the season-opener against Youngstown State. Three games later, on September 22, 2007, he caught his third pass of the season. That also happens to be the last time he caught a pass as a Buckeye.

During Jim Tressel’s tenure as head coach at The Ohio State University, eight Buckeye wide receivers have been drafted by the NFL--four in the first round alone. And, amazingly, of those eight receivers, none of them were as productive as Taurian Washington in their first four games on campus. Granted, three receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown may not seem like a lot, but it’s still better than the likes of Michael Jenkins, Santonio Holmes, Anthony Gonzalez and Ted Ginn Jr. were able to produce.

That very first glimpse of Washington’s flash and ability had Buckeye fans yearning for more. As they saw him streaking into the endzone, expectations grew exponentially. Taurian Washington was surely the next big thing. But as the season went on, Washington would only play in a total of six games..." Click to Read the rest


 
spacerReport: Right teams, more money
March 2, 2010 Source: ESPN - "Advocates of Big Ten expansion now have a report to back them up. An analysis prepared by a Chicago-based firm looked at whether the addition of five schools would generate enough revenue to make expansion worthwhile, according to the Chicago Tribune. "The point was: We can all get richer if we bring in the right team or teams," a source told the Tribune.

According to the newspaper report, the source said the five schools evaluated by the firm William Blair & Company were Pittsburgh, Notre Dame, Missouri, Syracuse and Rutgers, though others also could be considered. The singular issue is money, and whether the conference's current membership would be able to earn more than the $21 million to $22 million it earns per school each year. At the same time, the current Big Ten schools want to make sure they don't lose money if the conference expands.

"You just don't jump into the league and get a full share of what everyone else in this league has established over time," Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez told The Associated Press. "I think someone has to buy their way into the league."...Alvarez sees expansion as a path toward the kind of football title game that keeps the SEC and other conferences on national TV and fans' radar after Thanksgiving, when the Big Ten typically begins a multiweek break before the bowls. "You take a look at the championship week in December and we're non-players," said Alvarez, the former coach who led Wisconsin to football prominence. "We're irrelevant."..." Click to Read the rest

Big Ten has eyes off Texas and now on Rutgers
March 2, 2010 Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer - "...A story in The Chicago Tribune breaks down why Rutgers is the best fit for the Big Ten. When it comes down to recruiting, revenue, geography and academics, Rutgers stands out amongst schools not named Notre Dame or Texas. In the article:

Why Rutgers? It doesn't hurt that the New Brunswick, N.J., campus is less than 40 miles from midtown Manhattan. Or that the state of New Jersey alone would be the nation's fourth-largest television market -- after New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Here are some other factors that could help Rutgers join the conference: Newark Liberty International Airport is 23 miles from New Brunswick, making Rutgers more accessible than many Big Ten campuses. By leaving the Big East, Rutgers could quadruple its annual TV share to more than $20 million. Meaning that unlike with Texas and Notre Dame, an R.S.V.P would be a mere formality..." Click to Read the rest


 
spacerPryor: Knee scope more than expected
March 1, 2010 Source: ESPN - "Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor said a routine surgery to strengthen a partially torn posterior cruciate ligament three weeks ago turned into a more extensive procedure once the doctor found unexpected issues. Pryor, who revealed before the Rose Bowl he had been dealing with a slight PCL injury, said Sunday at a team charity event in Columbus, Ohio, that the arthroscopy was performed on his left knee, not the right as the school announced in early February. "We just thought I'd strengthen it, but when Dr. [Chris] Kaeding went into it, there were a lot of things wrong with it," Pryor said, according to The Plain Dealer. Pryor, who was expected to be back to 100 percent before spring practice in April, said he had resumed strength training but hadn't rejoined team workouts, according to the Cleveland newspaper. "You lose a type of leadership," Pryor said of missing the team dynamic. "I laid at home for about five days and then I went in and started to do upper body [workouts]. My upper body got real weak because I was sitting at home taking pain pills and I lost a lot of weight because I wasn't really eating. "So I'm going to start getting back with the team workouts," he added. "It kind of [stinks] because you can't work out with your team."
 
VideoTerrelle Pryor Speaks with reporters
Source: The Ozone February 28, 2010
Terrelle Pryor talked with reporters on Sunday and discussed his recovery from knee surgery, what he thinks of the OSU basketball team, Tim Tebow's pro prospects and more!

Pryor eager to get back into workout regimen after knee surgery
February 28, 2010 Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer - "Terrelle Pryor hasn't yet returned to working out with his teammates since having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee 20 days ago and he's disappointed at missing out..."You lose a type of leadership," Pryor said Sunday at a team charity event. "I laid at home for about five days and then I went in and started to do upper body [workouts]. My upper body got real weak because I was sitting at home taking pain pills and I lost a lot of weight because I wasn't really eating. So I'm going to start getting back with the team workouts. It kind of [stinks] because you can't work out with your team."

Pryor said he has started lifting heavier weights with his legs, cramping up at times while he builds strength in his rehab...As a point of clarification, Pryor said Sunday the surgery was on his left knee, the one he told The Plain Dealer was buckling when he walked in late January. In the news release about the surgery three weeks ago, Ohio State reported the surgery was on Pryor's right knee...

Less shotgun: Asked if he was following the NFL critique of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, Pryor said, "The biggest thing I saw was the way he throws, he comes from down low, so that had to change. But I think he'll do great. He's a great quarterback, I think he'll be a great quarterback. I don't think he should be [criticized] like that." Pryor also recognized that playing primarily out of the shotgun made for a more difficult NFL switch for Tebow, then mentioned that he'd like to get under center more this season so he doesn't have to take his eyes off the ball to look for the shotgun snap. In a year or two, he'll be in Tebow's shoes. "You've got to be able to take the ball under center," he said. "I was watching film of myself and I feel better under center. I think I'm going to go under center myself. I'll have to talk to Tress about that. But sometimes it feels a little bit better under center. We'll have to talk about it, but I'd love to do it a little bit more." " Click to Read the rest



Football Notebook: DBTH
March 1, 2010 Source: The Ozone - "The start of the 2010 college football season is still sixth months away, but already Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is warning his players not to buy into the buzz that is certain to surround the Buckeyes after their 26-17 win over Oregon in the Rose Bowl. "First thing coach Tress mentioned to us when we had our first meeting after winning the Rose Bowl was DBTH – "Don’t Believe the Hype," senior cornerback Chimdi Chekwa said. "Right now we’re getting a lot of hype and this is going to be a great season next year, but right now what we’re trying to do is just get back to the basics."...

Getting Some Help on D:..."We’ve got Tyler Moeller back from a year off and he’ll be playing some safety. Kind of the "Star" position that Jermale Hines plays," Chekwa said...Winter Workouts Heating Up: With 6 a.m. workouts in full swing, things really started to heat up this winter with the testing phase of the off-season kicking in this past week...He Said It: While bench pressing might come naturally for big guys like Browning, running the 40 is not exactly their forte. Browning was asked about the ferocity of the competition between the linemen when it comes to running the 40 yard dash. "Probably not that fierce," he said with a big grin and a chuckle..." Click to Read the rest



spacerSEC FB Recruiting Edge: Where 30 + 29 + 28 + 32 = 85
February 28, 2010 Source: Bucknuts.com - Mr. Bucknuts writes: "...Get thee behind me, Saban…We stumbled upon a fabulous cult recruiting site called oversigning.com the other day and they have a treasure trove of insights, facts, and nearly-unbelievable conclusions.

The oversigning.com motto is "Where 30 + 29 + 28 + 32 = 85" and that should tell you that they think the SEC – specifically - and the college recruiting hypocrites, in general, have made a mockery out of the recruiting rules.

Rules that only seem to apply to SOME schools. An interesting tidbit on which to ruminate - since the 2002 recruiting classes were signed, here’s how many schollies were issued by certain schools by way of example of the insanity:

Ole Miss: 237
Auburn: 253
Alabama: 235 (with 113 in the last four years!)
Florida: 210
Ohio State 180

In light of this and other preposterous-ities, the site has created something they are monitoring and first started calling "The Saban Cup". Here’s what it is and why:...Oversigning.com said it this way: "No one in the country is doing a better job at developing talent than Jim Tressel and his staff (despite the issues at OL)...granted, he's getting 180 really good players to work with, but when you consider someone like Les Miles has signed 222 in the same period of time...or Nick Saban with 193 players despite missing 2005 and 2006….Let that sink in for a minute. Saban signed 193 players from 2002 - 2010 and he wasn't even in the college game for two of those years. Tressel signed 180 and was there for all 9 years...

In light of this and other preposterous-ities, oversigning.com has created something they are monitoring and first started calling "The Saban Cup". Here’s what it is and why: One idea we are kicking around here is the creation of The Saban Cup. An award for the team who overspends on their recruiting budget the most. We'll be collecting the raw data needed to determine what each school's pre-signing day budget is, and then we'll create a scoreboard. [But want fans to appreciate the Saban-isms as we go] When asked about his over-signing: Nick Saban: "It's none of your business. Allright? And don't give me this stuff about the fans need to know, because they don't need to know." When asked if he is worried about his numbers: Nick Saban: "I'm not worried about them. It'll all work out. I mean, the whole thing has a solution to every issue. You don't put yourself in a position where you don't know what's coming, then have to take it in the chops"..." Click to Read the rest



spacerNavy, Ohio State to kickoff 2014 season in Baltimore
February 26, 2010 Source: Columbus Business First - "M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore will host a game between Ohio State University and the Naval Academy on Labor Day weekend 2014 to open the football season for both schools. The game, a home contest for the Midshipmen from nearby Annapolis, is the latest move by the NFL's Baltimore Ravens to bring high-profile sporting events to the 71,000-seat stadium. Buckeyes fans have a history of traveling in big numbers, with as many as 30,000 heading to road games, Ravens executives say. "Ohio State is quintessential college football," said Mark Burdett, a vice president for the Ravens. "We see this as an interesting and very exciting opportunity." With the game being played on a long holiday weekend, it will give visitors more time to stay and spend money in Baltimore, officials said. The Naval Academy visited Columbus last September to open the Bucks' season..." Click to Read the rest

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After bowl bonanza, Big Ten aims higher
February 26, 2010 Source: ESPN - "The Big Ten ended bowl season smelling like roses. It's looking to build on that momentum in 2010...The league's many critics had little ammunition after the bowl season. It's hard to knock a 2-0 mark in BCS games, four wins against top 15 opponents, the Big Ten's first winning bowl record (4-3) since 2002 and the league's first Rose Bowl championship since 2000...The next step is clear: compete at a championship level. The Big Ten has gone seven years without winning a national title, the true barometer for every conference. To completely restore respect, the league must win it all... " Click to Read the rest

Team by Team Previews: Ohio State - What to watch: Running back competition resumes. Brandon Saine and Dan Herron finished strong in 2009, but they can’t get too comfortable. Several young running backs, including Jordan Hall, Jaamal Berry, Jermil Martin and Carlos Hyde, will be competing for carries this spring. Saine likely has the best chance to lock down a featured role at running back, but if the hype about Berry pans out, it’ll be a dogfight.

Pryor’s evolution. After Ohio State’s victory in the Rose Bowl, both Terrelle Pryor and Jim Tressel talked about the game being a key juncture in Pryor’s development. The junior quarterback must build on his performance this spring, especially from a passing standpoint. Ohio State can be a more balanced and more effective offense in 2010, but Pryor needs to keep making strides.

Safety squeeze. The Buckeyes didn’t lose much from the 2009 team, but the safety spot took a hit as first-team All-Big Ten selection Kurt Coleman as well as key contributor Anderson Russell depart. Jermale Hines looks like the answer at one spot, and he’ll enter the spring with high expectations. Ohio State needs to build around Hines and identify playmakers for an increasingly opportunistic unit.

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Tressel’s new calling: Ball control . . . passing?
February 25, 2010 Source: SmartFootball.com - "Buckeye Football Analysis recently broke down Ohio State’s tactics in their Rose Bowl win over Oregon. The verdict? The Tresseller rose above his reputation as football dinosaur and outschemed famed schemer, Chip Kelly. Specifically, Tressel channeled his inner Bill Walsh by having Pryor use a lot of ball control passes, including one play Buckeye Football Analysis highlighted in particular, namely a packaged combination of "snag" to one side and "double-slants" to the other.

"Packaged concepts" refers to the fact that Tressel has put different route combinations to either side: To the left he has put the double-slant combination, while to the right he has the snag combo. As BFA points out: "First, it was part of the quick passing game so it allowed Pryor to throw before the blitz came. Second, putting these routes to each side actually provided three coverage beaters." ..." Click to Read the rest


 
spacerNo. 14 Ohio State Buckeyes (Big Ten No. 3)
February 23, 2010 Source: Athlonsports.com - "AC100 Prospects-27. Rod Smith, RB (Ft. Wayne, Ind., 6-foot-3, 220): The first two things that jump out about Smith is his production and his size. He rushed for more than 1,600 yards in all four of his seasons at Harding High School. As a freshman, Smith posted an 1,800-yard season en route to a 2A state championship. As a senior, Smith rushed for 1,855 yards and 19 touchdowns. He finished his career with 1,000 carries, an SAC conference career record 6,625 yards rushing and 66 touchdowns (8th best in Indiana prep history). He also ran track (4x100 relay) and was an all-conference basketball player...With the elusiveness, acceleration and bulk, Smith resembles former Ohio State runner Chris "Beanie" Wells...

The Scouting Report: There were not a lot of scholarships available for the Bucks, so creating solid depth across the board was the goal. No position received more than three signees (at the moment) in this class and all but one (tight end) was represented. Additionally, the eight nationally-ranked prospects will play six different positions, further illustrating the balance of the 18-man class..." Click to Read the rest


 
Big Ten Offseason Lookback & Lookaheads
February 21, 2010 Source: CollegeFootballNews.com - "Ohio State should be the favorite to win the Big Ten title, but John Clay and Wisconsin should be in the thick of things up until the end with a loaded team full of veterans. Check out the 2009 Lookback & 2010 early pre-spring Lookahead for each Big Ten team...Ohio State (Click for the Lookback & Lookahead): The average fan probably can’t name a Buckeye defender, but seven starters are back from the Rose Bowl team and nine are back on offense including four linemen and everyone in the backfield. Remember, OSU had (arguably) the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class in 2009 and will get an influx of supremely talented redshirt freshmen ready to provide solid depth. Basically, if you’re waiting for the Buckeyes to slip, this isn’t going to be the year..." Click to Read the rest


 
spacerBe Aggressive, B-E Aggressive
February 18, 2010 Source: Eleven Warriors - "While many of the "recruiting pundits" out there criticized the slow, lengthy process in which the Buckeye coaching staff took to evaluate 2010 talent and offer scholarships, it seems things have changed a little bit in regards to the outlook on the 2011 recruiting class. JT and the staff have wasted no time in dishing out the offers to the next crop of potential Buckeyes, leading to a couple of early verbals from Top 60 players in Kenny Hayes and Steve Miller, and plenty of elite talent considering the Buckeyes at the top of their respective lists.

Clearly the staff has either learned from past mistakes, or just found this 2011 class to be more to their liking, especially in the home state, where the talent is much more plentiful than that of this past year’s group. Either way, a new approach has been taken in regards to recruiting strategy and it’s time to take a look at where the efforts stand at the current moment. On the offensive side of the ball the Bucks have wasted no time in targeting the offensive line and the quarterback position within state lines...On defense, the state is also very rich in talent and more specifically on the line. As mentioned before, the Bucks already have commitments from two of the nation’s best ends in Hayes and Miller, but have also targeted...The Class of 2011 outlook is certainly seeming bright as of now and the staff’s new found approach to be aggressive with offers could pay big dividends early on in the process..." Click to Read the rest


 
spacerNFL Draft Dominated by Perennial Power Schools
February 18, 2010 Source: The Ozone - Tony Gerdeman writes: "A few weeks ago I took a look back at the Big Ten’s NFL draft history over the last 20 years in order to find the most fortuitous path to the NFL for players in the Big Ten. The data from NFL.com showed that more Ohio State defensive backs (26) were drafted than any other position group from any other school in the conference since 1990...Since then I've received feedback asking how the draft numbers that Ohio State produced matched up against the other top programs in the nation...First (per my naked eye), here are the top-20 draft-pick producing schools since 1990: 1. Miami 121, 2. Florida State 120, 3. Tennessee 116, 4. Ohio State 114, 5. USC 113, 6. Notre Dame 110, 7. Nebraska 104, 8. Florida 101, 9. Michigan 92, 9(t). Penn State 92...Of the 114 draft picks for the Buckeyes, an amazing 69 of them have been since 2000. For comparison's sake, Miami has produced 62 draft picks in that same timeframe. USC produced 59 draft picks since 2000, and Florida State and Tennessee have both produced 54..." Click to Read the rest


 
James Louis: "Around The Block" With The 2010 Buckeye WR Recruit
February 17, 2010 Source: Bloc-O-Nation - "Most Buckeye fans that follow recruiting closely know that WR James Louis is one of the top prospects in the Ohio State 2010 class based on rankings from sites like Rivals and Scout. But we here at Block-O-Nation thought you might like to know a little more about James in his own words (and other players coming soon). We were fortunate enough to catch up with James recently, and assumed that Buckeye fans would be interested in what he had to say about his path to Columbus, among other things...

Q: James, thanks for taking the time to do this for the site. You originally verbally committed to Florida, then changed your verbal to Ohio State. There were some rumors as NSD neared that UF or Minnesota could still be options, but in the end you signed your LOI with Ohio State, and we are THANKFUL! So, what made Ohio State the right choice for you in the end? A: Yes, at one point I was very interested in Minnesota and Florida. Both were in my top. But Florida was always my number one. It was just that I really didn't want to be far away from home, but I came to realize leaving the state would be best thing for me and my family. So I stuck with Ohio State and I really loved the atmosphere over there and the coaching staff and the players are all great..." Click to Read the rest


 
Ohio State's Big OSU, Iowa getting most out of 2007 class
February 17, 2010 Source: ESPN - "We live in an age that demands instant analysis, so recruiting classes are evaluated before the proverbial ink is dry on National Signing Day. But in order to get a much better gauge of a class, check back three or four years down the line. SI.com's Andy Staples is re-ranking the 2007 recruiting classes based on how those players have helped their teams on the field. What a novel concept: actually evaluating recruits based on performance at the college level. As Staples writes, "There's a huge difference between an 18-year-old and a 21-year-old, and it's almost impossible to predict how a group of 18-year-olds will produce as 21-year-olds. Like grits or pot roast, the better recruiting rankings take a lot longer to produce." Amen.

Staples ranks the top 10 classes from 2007, and both Ohio State (No. 5) and Iowa (No. 8) made the list. Just for your reference, ESPN recruiting ranked Ohio State's 2007 class way down at No. 20, while Iowa's class came in at No. 24.

Ohio State's 2007 class includes key contributors like defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, linebacker Brian Rolle and wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher. Staples writes of the group: "the fact that this class has produced seven starters is pretty amazing considering the Buckeyes only signed 15 players in 2007..." Click to Read the rest


 
Ohio State's Big Problem At Running Back Heading Into 2010
February 15, 2010 Source: Block-O-Nation - "Anyone not living in a cave that follows college football knows who Terrelle Pryor is...Clearly, he is the most known and recognizable player in the OSU backfield, but he's not the only guy who can carry the rock...The talent that Ohio State will field at RB this coming season will rival, and very well could—and should—surpass any stable Slippery Pete ever assembled in his tenure in LA (2001-2009 USC), before he scrambled out of town, just before the NCAA likely slams the sanctions hammer down on the Trojans. SIX NAMES TO KNOW:

1—Brandon Saine..."Zoom" was finally healthy for the majority of a season in 2009 and was able to show off the ability and speed...Even though he wasn't the full-time featured back in 2009, Zoom still scored six total touchdowns, and managed to gain over 950 total yards, while averaging over five yards per carry. A healthy senior season with more time as the featured back, just might help lead the Buckeyes back to another BCS title game...

2—Daniel Herron...In 2009, Herron was named the starter to begin the season. He himself missed some time due to injury which opened the door for the finally healthy Brandon Saine. Even so, Herron did rush for 600 yards and scored eight total touchdowns...

3—Jordan Hall...He's a bit on the small side height-wise, but he's also pretty fast when he hits the hole and gets through it where it opens. Hall could easily make a push for more playing time if there are injuries, if he impresses this Spring, or with plenty of hard work once Fall camp begins...

4—Jaamal Berry...somewhat of an unknown commodity at this point. He was considered the top prospect in the OSU 2009 recruiting class, but a leg injury forced him to redshirt and miss the entire season. With Saine and Herron returning, and Hall impressing the coaches when he saw the field in 2009, Berry, a four to 5-star rated prospect out of Miami (Florida) Palmetto HS may or may not have a shot to earn substantial playing time this coming season—if he can get, and remain 100% healthy that is. This will be a classic wait-and-see situation...

5—Carlos Hyde...attended Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia before enrolling at OSU this Winter...Eddie George attended Fork Union MA before coming to Columbus. Then he went on to win the 1995 Heisman Trophy, was named 1996 NFL Rookie of the Year, and played a total of nine seasons in the NFL (1996-2004). Carlos (6-1, 225) is not quite as tall as George (6-3, 240), but he has been compared to him based on his build and ability...

6—Roderick Smith...He is considered by many to be one of, the best football prospect ever to come out of Indiana, a state traditionally known for its' exploits on the hardwood rather than the gridiron..." Click to Read the rest

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spacer2010 Big Ten Composite Schedule & Top Games
February 14, 2010 Source: CollegeFootballNews.com - "The Ohio State-Wisconsin battle in Madison will likely be the Big Ten game of the year, but it's not like each team doesn't have other major games to worry about. Check out the 2010 Big Ten Composite Schedule and Top Conference and Non-Conference Games...Top Ten Big Ten Games : 1. Ohio State at Wisconsin, Oct. 16, 2. Penn State at Ohio State, Nov. 13, 3. Ohio State at Iowa, Nov. 20..." Click to Read the rest

2010 Big Ten Team-By-Team Schedule Breakdown: Ohio State Summary: It all sets up well for an unbeaten run, but there are just enough landmines to ruin a perfect season. Playing a loaded and athletic Miami team in Columbus will be a terrific early test, but the rest of the non-conference schedule is a breeze with two MAC teams (Ohio and Eastern Michigan) and Marshall. Missing Michigan State and Northwestern in Big Ten play might not seem like a big deal, but the two went to bowl games last year and each should finish in the conference's top five. There aren't two road games in a row, but while the trip to Wisconsin comes after a relative breather against Indiana, the showdown at Iowa comes a week after facing Penn State. Getting a November 6 week off is going to come in very, very handy down the stretch..." Click to Read the rest


 
spacerTressel reflects on decade of success
February 14, 2010 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "Another couple of wins in some key games, and the last decade of Ohio State football would have been one for the ages. The past 10 years -- nine under coach Jim Tressel -- stack up favorably with any program's in the country, and stand head and shoulders above the rest of the Big Ten's. Ohio State had 102 wins, tied for fourth nationally with Southern California...The Buckeyes won the 2002 national championship and played for two other titles (2006 and '07); won six Big Ten titles (including the past five, the second-longest streak in conference history); and beat rival Michigan eight times, including a school-record six straight to end the decade. The Buckeyes got the next decade off to a winning start against Oregon in the Rose Bowl. Some six weeks after that win, Tressel took a few moments with The Dispatch to reflect:

Question: After enduring three straight bowl losses, does winning the Rose Bowl give the team momentum headed into next season? Answer: I think it does, but you have to make sure it is realistic momentum, because every play wasn't perfect. We have to get better at a lot of things. But I think it gives you momentum from the sense of we've got a chance. And hope is important.

Q: When you think of the 2000s, what's the first thing that comes to mind? A: The pride that swelled in Ohio State football. There's always been pride associated with this program because the Buckeyes have done great things for a long time. I think this past decade contributed to the swelling. ... We were able to provide more history, more tradition. It's a natural point when you start a new decade to look back and say, "Here's what was accomplished in the last decade. How does that compare with our program's history?" It gives you a chance to set goals. And we always say goals create energy.

Q: Does every generation of fans need the kind of boost that was provided by that 2002 national title?...Q: The flip side is that the standard was raised substantially by making the national title games in 2006 and '07. But where do you go from here if anything short of a championship will leave some fans disappointed?...Q: Your team ended the decade riding two incredible streaks: five straight Big Ten championships and six straight wins over Michigan. Did that exceed where you thought you could raise this program?...Q: Despite those streaks, there have been criticisms in recent years that your teams couldn't win the big games. How did you deal with that?..." Click to Read the rest



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