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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Tuesday, 11 August 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Big Ten Cancellation Creates Flood Of Unknowns, None Of Them Good for OSU

The season, they say, is gone.  What remains unknown is whether the virus will also infect Ohio State’s robust health as the Big Ten’s dominant program and a perennial national championship contender. Bruce Hooley shares some alarming 'what ifs' for Buckeye fans in today's Press Pros.
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Monday, 10 August 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

Big Ten Players Won’t Go Away Quietly In Wake Of Presidents’ Vote

Empty...The decision not to play Big Ten football this fall is a colossal comedy of errors, and the joke's on you...unless you’re an Iowa or Nebraska supporter, because their school presidents were alone in summoning the courage to vote to allow players to compete this fall. Bruce Hooley writes for today's Press Pros.
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Saturday, 08 August 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

There’s Something Wrong With College Players Who Opt Out, But It Isn’t COVID

Time will tell.  But do you need another minute to recognize tapping out on those whose allegiance as an athlete is supposed to prioritize if they are truly team guys and not, “1-2-3, ME!” guys? Bruce Hooley writes for today's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 02 August 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

DeWine, Faceless Bureaucrats Put Dark Cloud On Fall Sports

What's taking so long to approve fall sports?  It might have something to do with state bureaucrats who don't know the difference between what's a contact sport, and what's not.  Believe it or not, they can't agree. Bruce Hooley tries to sort it out in today's Press Pros.
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Thursday, 30 July 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

Perspective Gained Since Glory Days Resonates With St. Henry’s Legends In COVID Era

Three St. Henry legends, Jeff Hartings (with high school coach, Tim Boeckman, above), Bob Hoying and Jim Lachey, speak out on the array of emotional investments by coaches, fathers and parents - and the risks of indecision - associated with the decision to have school and sports. Bruce Hooley writes for today's Press Pros.