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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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.
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Monday, 04 July 2022 / Published in Features

Bruce Hooley: It Might Take a Crowbar, But USC, UCLA Can Fit

Bruce Hooley: Money supposedly can't buy happiness, but it's clearly behind the happy face the Big Ten is putting on with its surprise addition of USC and UCLA. Bruce Hooley writes it for Press Pros.
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Monday, 20 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

You Can’t Put A Price On Success…But Ryan Day Did

If you've never considered the impact of name, image, and likeness...or its impact on college sports couldn't possibly touch you...consider last week's bombshell when OSU coach Ryan Day shared with area businesses that they need to "pay like a champion today" for OSU to finish #1. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.
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Saturday, 04 June 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Triway Ace Shuts Down Alder In 2-1 State Title Nail-Biter

Jonathan Alder fought to tie its Division II state title game with Wooster Triway, but the Pioneers and senior ace Marlee Jacobs couldn't come up with the magic they needed in falling to Wooster Triway, 2-1.
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Friday, 03 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

One Bad Inning Proves Decisive In Vikings’ Defeat

Miami East couldn't summon the magic that forged a post-season run of softball success not seen in a generation, but the Vikings' season perhaps foreshadows more such achievements to follow.