Ohio State’s loss to Michigan State three weeks ago started a downward spiral that’s seen the Buckeyes lose three of their last six games. What’s the chances when they meet the Spartans again this weekend? Consider the odds.

As Ohio State struggles for consistency befitting their 23-5 record, it hard not to compare them to regular season finish of the NCAA champs of a year ago.

Tantalizingly close to being one of the dominant teams in the land, the Buckeyes failed to prove that dominance in last week’s loss to Michigan State. They get another chance with a redemptive appearance against rival Michigan on Saturday.

For the fact of his previous record it’s assumed that he can coach. But now the Big Ten knows, too…that Urban Meyer can, and will, recruit!

This week with columnist Bruce Hooley, we asked three questions…for the kind of debate that many rank-and-file fans no doubt believe about topics being discussed this week, that by the way, in some cases have nothing to do with the outcome of the Super Bowl.

If you think that Jim Tressel would be overmatched as a coach in the National Football League, think again. But if you think that he can be successful by being for the Colts what he was at Ohio State…think again.

I remain convinced that That Matta is the best basketball coach that Ohio State’s ever had. But for the fact of developing a bench and maximizing a rotation…Buckeye basketball remains a work in progress!

Nationally ranked in basketball, but the Buckeyes window for national success could be closing rapidly. Find out why in Bruce Hooley’s latest Press Pros feature.

The prognosis for 2012 Buckeye football? They catch one very big break before they even take the field. Find out why in Bruce Hooley’s weekly Press Pros feature.

Had Gene Smith imposed a one-year bowl ban when he had the chance, OSU could have gotten in front of the sanction and saved the money it will eat buying Gator Bowl tickets that fans won’t purchase.