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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Sunday, 21 February 2021 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Bucks Falter Down Stretch In Narrow Loss To Michigan

Michigan stops Sueing (below), Buckeyes win streak...In a battle befitting Michigan and Ohio State's first ever meeting as Top 5 opponents, No. 4 OSU had chances to take control down the stretch until the third-ranked Wolverines' size and a crucial mistake at the wrong time became too much to overcome. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.
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Thursday, 18 February 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Hooley: Buckeyes’ Backcourt Delivers Tough Win At Penn State

Buckeyes go on the road and win where they haven't won much recently. Liddell, Washington, and the bench contribute big in a ten-point win over Penn State. Read Bruce Hooley in today's Press Pros.
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Thursday, 18 February 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

It’s No Bull, There’s Some Bullwinkle in Holtmann’s Touch

Both ample skill and considerable good fortune lie at the root of Ohio State's ascent to No. 4 in the country, but don't overlook the masterful touch of Chris Holtmann in expertly mixing all the ingredients in the Buckeyes' success.  Bruce Hooley writes for today's Press Pros.
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Saturday, 13 February 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Where You Least Expect Is Where OSU Does Damage

EJ Liddell was again unstoppable, and Ohio State won its sixth straight and ninth in the last ten - a complete win 78-59 win over Indiana. Bruce Hooley writes for today's Press Pros.
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Friday, 12 February 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

A Tale of Two Coaches That Ended Well For OSU

Indiana and Ohio State both hired new coaches four seasons ago, and so far the comparison isn't close as the teams prepare for their only scheduled meeting of 2021. Bruce Hooley previews today's Ohio State-Indiana coaching matchup.