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, 23 October 2016 / Published in OSU Feature, Profile Feature

Harris: Buckeyes Exposed…Lose At Penn State

Yeah, it slipped through their hands. Offensive line dismal in every phase for Buckeyes ... Barrett has no time, and backs have no room to run ... Loss can be overcome, but Ohio State will have to win out to make the playoffs. Read about Saturday night's loss at Penn State from Doug Harris in today's Press Pros inside feature.
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Sunday, 16 October 2016 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Doug Harris: Buckeyes Weren’t Perfect But Pull Out Big Win

After giving up 313 yards in the first half, Ohio State comes alive in second half and overtime ... Barrett has gutty performance to lead way for undefeated team ... Opponents who have power-rushing attacks give defense problems. Doug Harris writes today's feature on Press Pros.
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Sunday, 09 October 2016 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Win Again, But It Wasn’t Pretty

Assistant coach Kerry Coombs (background) was more exciting to watch ... Passing game almost non-existent against Indiana … Two-touchdown win stalls momentum for Buckeyes … Closing stretch of schedule suddenly looks a lot more daunting. Read more from Doug Harris in the latest inside feature.
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Saturday, 01 October 2016 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Improve To 4-0 But Still Have Much To Work On

Ohio State blasts overmatched Rutgers, but offense still needs some fine-tuning … Barrett throws interception but sets record for career TD passes … Are future opponents getting a blueprint for slowing Buckeyes? Read Doug Harris in the latest PPM feature.
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Sunday, 18 September 2016 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Bag Big Road Win Despite Youth

Just Basic...But the Buckeyes' defense was more than enough to quiet Oklahoma skeptics. Buckeyes win at Oklahoma to emerge as a playoff contender ... Barrett was masterful in leading young offense ... Noah Brown pulls off catch of the year late in first half. Impressive, as shared by Doug Harris in today's Press Pros inside feature.