Doug Harris was a sports writer for the Dayton Daily News from 1997-2013, covering Ohio State football and University of Dayton basketball.  He won the Associated Press award for the best game story in Ohio for his coverage of the Buckeyes’ 2002 national championship win. He also won numerous state AP awards during his 10 years at the Springfield News-Sun. He was a four-year UD varsity basketball player, starting at guard in 1976-77 and serving as co-captain in 1978-79. Between his newspaper stints, he served for seven years as an area director for Young Life, an international Christian outreach ministry. He and his wife Dott live in Springfield and have two grown daughters and seven grandchildren.
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Sunday, 29 December 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features

Ohio State’s National Title Runs Ends In Heartbreak…

Going, Going, Gone....Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence outruns the Ohio State pursuit for 67 yards and a first half touchdown that flipped the momentum of the game and the Buckeyes' season. Read Doug Harris's account of the game in today's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 08 December 2019 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Are Champs Again, But Drop To No. 2

Buckeyes survive early troubles, storm to Big Ten title ... Fields, Dobbins have standout performances again ... Ohio State will be a handful in playoffs. Doug Harris shares perspective on Saturday's win and what lies ahead in today's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 01 December 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State Finishes Perfect Regular Season With Another Rout of Michgan

Fields masterful in 56-27 victory in Ann Arbor ... Dobbins also bolsters Heisman case by running over and through Wolverines ... Buckeyes solidify hold on No. 1 ranking going into Big Ten championship. Read Doug Harris's account of the game in today's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 24 November 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Clinch Big Ten East Division Again With Hard-Fought Victory

Ohio State loses turnover battle, 3-1, but manages to pull out 28-17 win … Dobbins has big day against stout Penn State defense … Fields gets job done as Buckeyes run record to 11-0.
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Monday, 18 November 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State Has A Lot Of Believers With 10-0 Start

Coaches of vanquished foes highly complimentary of Buckeyes … Rutgers not much of a match, as expected … Fields, Dobbins dominate in lopsided victory. Start your week off with a good Buckeye read from Doug Harris.