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, 25 November 2021 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Another Down-The-Stretch Collapse Costs OSU This Time

In possession of a double-figure lead in the second half, owning the ball and all the time on the clock to take the final shot or force overtime, Ohio State instead gave Florida a chance in regulation and the Gators didn't waste it.
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Sunday, 21 November 2021 / Published in MAC, MAC Feature

Versailles Shuts Down, Overwhelms Preble Shawnee

Versailles relies on a host of two-way players, all of whom are capable on both offense and defense, as quarterback/linebacker Carson Bey showed again Saturday in the Tigers' Region 20 championship victory.
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Saturday, 20 November 2021 / Published in MVL, MVL Feature

Winton Woods Drives Spikes In Piqua’s Title Dreams

Winton Woods maintained the roll on which it's sailed through the Playoffs, ending Piqua's attempt for a second state championship of the Bill Nees era. Bill
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Thursday, 18 November 2021 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Can’t Match Xavier Penetration, Determination

Malaki Branham didn't appear overmatched, but his shot would not fall on a night when not much went right for him or the Buckeyes in a loss to Xavier.
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Thursday, 18 November 2021 / Published in Home Features, MVL, MVL Feature

Don’t Miss The Magic If You’re Fortunate To Have It

Piqua coach Bill Nees has his team in the regional finals, but regardless of what happens Friday or the rest of the way, the impact he and other transformative coaches make on their players lasts longer than whatever achievements their teams accumulate.