COLUMBUS, Ohio – A fiery speech by Ohio State football passing game coordinator Mike Yurcich highlighted the Buckeyes’ address to fans at Skull Session prior to Saturday’s game against Miami of Ohio. Ohio State has won 42 consecutive games against in-state opponents, including a 42-0 victory over CIncinnati earlier this season. Day invoked 1955 Heisman Trophy winner Howard “Hopalong” Cassady, who died this week at age 85, as motivation for Saturday’s game. “When we walk into that Shoe, we have a certain level of tradition to uphold, and that meant a lot to us,” Day said. “I know he’s listening up in heaven somewhere, so one more time let’e give it up for Hopalong Cassady.” MORE OHIO STATE FOOTBALL COVERAGE What will happen in Miami-Ohio State? Exactly what you think Former Heisman winner Hopalong Cassady passes at age 85 OSU’s run defense sets up short possessions for opponents…
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