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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Tuesday, 22 November 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Thornton’s Steady Hand Helps OSU Subdue UC

Playing like the veteran he is not, freshman point guard Bruce Thornton scored 17 points and patiently navigated Cincinnati's pressure defense to help Ohio State claim an easy second-round victory in the Maui Classic. (Photo courtesy of OSU).
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Tuesday, 22 November 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Small Lapse Means Trouble in Paradise For OSU

Justice Sueing hoped to play well in returning to his native Hawaii, but his struggles in an opening loss to San Diego State were a key factor in the defeat. (PressPros Feature Photo by Sonny Fulks).
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Sunday, 20 November 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Marion Tightens Defensive Vice In Regional Rout

Kyle Otte scored four touchdowns in the first half to power Marion Local's offense and the Flyers' defense flashed its customary dominance in a 55-0 rout of Allen East in the Division VI, Region 24 championship. (PressPros Feature Photos by Lee Woolery).
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Saturday, 19 November 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, MVL, MVL Feature

Tipp’s Upset Train Rolls On, Takes Out No. 1 Badin

Liam Poronsky expertly operated Tippecanoe's offense, countering every Hamilton Badin score and driving his team into position for a 20-17 triumph in the Division III, Region 12 finals. (PressPros Feature Photo by Julie McMakin Wright).
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Wednesday, 16 November 2022 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Struggle In Advance of Maui Challenge

Brice Sensabaugh's 20 points off the bench were a welcome sight for OSU, which shot 31% in the first half and just 40% for the game in an unimpressive win over outmanned Eastern Illinois.