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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Saturday, 27 August 2022 / Published in Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Coldwater Has Its QB, With No Questions Asked

Marcel Blasingame (5) was magnificent rushing and throwing, scoring three touchdowns on the ground and passing for another, in Coldwater's 31-21 victory at Bellefontaine. (PressPros Feature Photo by Brian Bayless).
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Thursday, 25 August 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Central Ohio, Week Two: Reputations Still Forming

J.J. Calip and Olentangy Orange got it done in a thriller in Week One, setting the stage for an upcoming OCC slate that features some of Ohio's traditional Division I powers proving the opposition. (PressPros Feature Photo by Brian Bayless).
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Saturday, 20 August 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Orange Conquers Looming Darkness, Edges Darby

Olentangy Orange dangled on the precipice vs. Hilliard Darby, but found a way to make enough big plays -- including this 52-yard TD catch from Bobby Ogles -- to stun the Panthers late. (PressPros Feature Photo by Brian Bayless).
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Thursday, 18 August 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

OCC Picks: Hartley at Big Walnut Has Playoff Feel

What goes up, must come down, but predicting which teams will be up and which will be down is a mystery entering Week One (PressPros Feature Photo by Brian Bayless).
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Monday, 01 August 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Otten Recovered, Revitalized After Surprise Surgery

An unexpected heart episode caught Chip Otten by surprise, but he's bounced back and preparing for yet another run at yet another state championship. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.