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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Monday, 04 September 2017 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Barrett Coming Under Criticism, But Meyer Not Panicking

Senior quarterback earns Big Ten accolade but wasn't always on target against Indiana … His deep passing is still a work in progress, but the Buckeyes may not need a heavy dose of that … Meyer seems satisfied with how Barrett has been looking. Read Doug Harris in today's Press Pros inside feature.
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Friday, 01 September 2017 / Published in Features

Buckeyes Pull Away From Pesky Indiana…

Ohio State trailed at halftime but found its groove in the second half. ... Barrett has a strong game after a so-so start ... Dobbins runs for 181 yards and may be tough to pull from the lineup. Read more on the Buckeyes' opening win in Indiana from Doug Harris in today's inside feature.
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Friday, 01 September 2017 / Published in OSU

Buckeyes Pull Away From Pesky Indiana

Fireworks at the end....Ohio State trailed at halftime but found its groove in the second half. ... Barrett has a strong game after a so-so start ... Dobbins runs for 181 yards and may be tough to pull from the lineup. Read about the opening win from Doug Harris in today's Press Pros inside feature.
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Sunday, 16 April 2017 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Unleash Passing Attack In Spring Game…

J.T. Barrett solidifies himself as starter … Back-up quarterbacks Burrow and Haskins have good days … The young receiver corps steps up in big way. Doug Harris was there to see it in person (with 80,000 others) and files his report in today's Press Pros inside feature.
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Sunday, 01 January 2017 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State Decimated By Clemson In Playoffs

Ohio State can't muster much offense in 31-0 defeat ... Barrett rattled by Clemson defense with heavy rush ... Tigers hand Meyer first shutout as a coach....The euphoria gone as season comes to a humbling end. Read Doug Harris in today's Press Pros feature.