Bruce Hooley was sports editor of the Troy Daily News from 1983-86 and has covered Ohio State athletics for more than 25 years. Bruce was the OSU beat reporter for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland from 1987-2005.  From 2005-2011 he hosted the afternoon show on  ESPN radio 1460 AM,  in Columbus, before taking on a similar ESPN talk position with WKNR, 850 AM, in Cleveland.  Most recently Hooley has served as the beat reporter for Ohio State football and basketball for Sports Illustrated.com.  The author of "That's Why I'm Here:  The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story, he returns for his second chapter as Buckeye beat reporter and columnist at large with Press Pros.
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Thursday, 29 December 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Rout ‘Bama A&M After Shaky Start

Brice Sensabaugh has established himself as the Buckeyes' top offensive threat, and he proved it again Thursday with 21 points in the rout of Alabama A&M. (PressPros Feature Photo by Sonny Fulks).
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Thursday, 22 December 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Blister Maine To Shed Carolina Blues

Ohio State found the offense easy to come by in a walkover win against Maine...reserve center Felix Okpara (above) had his best night as a Buckeye...which brings the Buckeyes one step closer to resuming Big Ten play as the first of the year approaches. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.
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Saturday, 17 December 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State Collapses, Gift-Wraps Win For UNC

Tyler Nickel's early block of Brice Sensabaugh proved a metaphor for what came later....some great basketball by Ohio State, but ultimately a tougher group of Tar Heels would overcome the Buckeyes in overtime. (Photo courtesy of UNC).
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Saturday, 17 December 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Stavroff’s Free Throws, Jerome Stave Off Berlin

Berlin's Mathios Abenet controlled this rebound with a timely tip away from Jerome's Zach Thomas, but it was the Celtics who ultimately had their way in a 62-58 final. (PressPros Feature Photo by Sheri Hooley).
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Sunday, 11 December 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Rout Kent, Despite Injuries, Fatigue

Hobbled by injuries throughout its lineup, No. 3 Ohio State convincingly handled Kent Ssome thanks to some determined veterans and a few likely future stars like 133-pounder Nic Bouzakis, dominating here in his first home match as a Buckeye. (PressPros Feature Photos by Sheri Hooley).