Who Will Lead Ohio State Buckeye Receivers in 2013?
It’s no secret that Ohio State didn’t finish the year with the air attack that they preferred. Some blame can be put on Braxton Miller as a first-year quarterback in a new system, and some blame has to be on the receivers—whether it was not creating enough separation or just running wrong routes. Either way, as a whole, improvement through the air is a must in order for Ohio State to flourish and reach its full potential in 2013. With every wide receiver who earned playing time last season returning, who will lead the Buckeyes in that department this upcoming season? The most popular pick, and rightfully so, would seem to be Corey Brown, who led the team in receiving yards last year with 669. Brown mostly played on the outside because the Buckeyes lacked a true playmaker in the slot position. Most expect him to line up in the slot in 2013 where more touches
What 5-Star LB Raekwon McMillan’s Visit to Florida Means for Ohio State
Raekwon McMillan has appeared to be quite the Ohio State lean heading into the summer of the 2014 recruiting cycle, but one major SEC program could give the Buckeyes some issues moving forward. McMillan, a 5-star linebacker, has visited Ohio State multiple times, and the Buckeyes are the top team on his 247Sports interest list. A recent visit to Florida seems to have really caught his attention though, according to Jeff Barlis of ESPN.com: “It was a great visit,” the ESPN 150 prospect said. “Haven’t been here in a while, so came back down here to talk to coach [Will] Muschamp and coach [D.J.] Durkin again. We just talked about coming to play here, filling Jon Bostic’s role, stepping in as the next middle linebacker to play under him, playing under a defensive coach, stuff like that.” Barlis reports that McMillan plans to
Ohio State Basketball: 5 Lessons Learned About Buckeyes This Offseason
The issues that will determine whether Ohio State has a successful 2013-14 season are fairly well established at this point. The Buckeyes will have to replace the scoring of Deshaun Thomas, continue to…
Ohio State Football: Underclassmen Who Can Save the Buckeyes’ Offensive Line
The Ohio State Buckeyes will likely be a preseason top-five team heading into the 2013 season. They return their top playmakers on both sides of the ball. Braxton Miller, Carlos Hyde, Ryan Shazier and Bradley Roby are all back to lead the Buckeyes. But the success of Urban Meyer’s second Ohio State team will be up to the offensive line—a line that returns four starters, three of which earned at least All-Conference honorable mention. The key to the line will be the underclassmen. Not only will the Buckeyes need one underclassman to step up to be the right tackle, they will also need depth if they are going to compete for a Big Ten and national title. The Returning Upperclassmen The 2013 offensive line should be in good hands for the most part. The four starters return from last year’s line helped the Buckeyes finish undefeated and lead the Big Ten in scoring. Jack Mewhort, Corey Linsley, Marcus Hall and Andrew Norwell are
Ohio State Basketball: 5 Biggest Red Flags on Buckeyes’ Roster
The college basketball offseason is a time of optimism, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t red flags on just about every roster. Ohio State certainly has some issues of concern as it enters…
Ohio State Basketball: 5 Biggest Red Flags on Buckeyes’ Roster
The college basketball offseason is a time of optimism, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t red flags on just about every roster. Ohio State certainly has some issues of concern as it enters…
Ohio State Football: Can the Buckeyes Have Another Perfect Season in 2013?
It’s safe to assume that very few people thought the 2012 Ohio State Buckeyes would have a perfect record. If they don’t this year, at least based on what the people in Las Vegas think, it may be a disappointment. The Golden Nugget Casino has the Buckeyes favored in all 12 of their regular season games, including being a 6-point favorite in their road clash with the Wolverines. That’s nothing new to the Buckeyes, who were favored in each of their games in the 2002, 2007 and 2010 seasons, along with 1998 in which they were double-digit favorites every week. Looking at OSU’s schedule, there’s a pretty decent chance the Buckeyes could run the table once again, but this time having a chance to play for a national championship, unlike last year. The team is also much better, particularly on offense with nine returning starters and
Ohio State Lands Kicker/Punter Sean Nuernberger for 2014 Recruiting Class
Urban Meyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes have found a kicker for their 2014 recruiting class. Sean Nuernberger, a kicker/punter out of Buckner, Ky. who was born in Germany, announced on Twitter Tuesday afternoon that he has committed to Ohio State: It’s done! Officially committed to play football for THE Ohio State University! #BUCKEYENATION— Sean Nuernberger (@SeanSeanThinks) June 11, 2013 Nuernberger committed following his performance at Ohio State’s three-day kicking camp (247Sports.com subscription required), becoming the 10th member of the Buckeyes’ recruiting class. According to LandGrantHolyLand.com, the talented kicker was also showing interest in Kentucky, Louisville, Notre Dame and Purdue, but he couldn’t pass up a chance to play for Meyer and the Buckeyes. Nuernberger spoke with Jeremy Birmingham of ElevenWarriors.com about how his commitment went down: I was there yesterday and they asked me to stay another night and kicked again this…
Ohio State Football: Trap Games Buckeyes Must Conquer to Capture BCS Title
There isn’t a game the 2013 Ohio State Buckeyes will enter the field as underdogs in, at least before the start of the season. CBS Sports’ Chip Patterson reports that the Golden Nugget, a Las Vegas casino, listed the Bucks in their early odds as one of five teams—Alabama, Oregon, Louisville, Georgia—favored in each of their regular-season matchups. Ohio State will also enter the year as a 13-2 favorite to win a the BCS title, according to Bovada. Last year, Urban Meyer led the team from a 6-7 finish in 2011 to an unbeaten 12-0 mark. As a result, the team’s expectations for 2013 are sky high. Anything less than a Rose Bowl or BCS Champonship Game appearance will be a massive letdown. With expectations come letdowns, though. We’ll take a look at three trap games the Buckeyes must survive if they hope to realize the lofty expectations surrounding
