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, 03 January 2022 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Branham’s 35 Points Rescue OSU in OT Win At Nebraska

Freshman Malaki Branham exploded for 35 points and the Buckeyes needed every one of them to outlast Nebraska in overtime on Sunday night and win their fifth straight game.
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Thursday, 30 December 2021 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Just Because Everyone Does It Doesn’t Mean It’s OK

Ryan Day doesn't dare say anything bad about the players who are choosing to sit out the Rose Bowl or opponents will use it against him in recruiting, but it's impossible to believe any coach smiles inside when players prioritize self over team. (PressPros File Photos)
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Monday, 27 December 2021 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

OSU Cancels Another Game, Hopes To Play Sunday

Ohio State parlayed a win over then-No. 1 Duke into a four-game winning streak and a move into the middle of the Top 25, but the COVID door slammed shut on the Buckeyes and has now claimed the end of the non-conference schedule with the cancellation of a third straight game. 
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Saturday, 11 December 2021 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Liddell’s Many Contributions Keep Ohio State Rolling

Ohio State fixed some of its lingering issues and rode E.J. Liddell's 28 points to an easier-than-expected victory over No. 22 Wisconsin.
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Monday, 06 December 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

OSU Repels Penn State Rally With Well-Timed Triples

Ohio State continues to flirt with disaster by giving away big leads, but a victory in the Big Ten opener on the road is nothing to nit-pick.