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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Wednesday, 13 April 2016 / Published in Features

Doug Harris: Flyers Can’t Generate Much Offense In Loss To Bobcats

Dayton falls 4-3 in non-league game ... Pitching performing sufficiently, but bats have gone silent ... Late threat ends with strikeout as Flyers fall to 10-22. Read more from Doug Harris in the latest Press Pros feature on the Flyers in today's Press Pros inside feature..
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Wednesday, 13 April 2016 / Published in UD, UD Feature

Doug Harris: Flyers Can’t Generate Much Offense In Loss To Bobcats

Dayton falls 4-3 in non-league game ... Pitching performing sufficiently, but bats have gone silent ... Late threat ends with strikeout as Flyers fall to 10-22. The Bobcats’ No. 3 batter blooped a two-run single to right, tying the score and ending Mason Kutruff’s (above #42) day.
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Wednesday, 17 February 2016 / Published in Features, OSU

Doug Harris: Buckeyes Get Much-Needed Quality Win

The Buckeyes stayed together, while Michigan literally shot themselves in the foot ...Ohio State knocks off Michigan to keep NCAA tourney hopes alive ... Centers come through after sparse contributions this season ... Tough finishing stretch awaiting Buckeyes ... Read about it in today's inside feature.
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Wednesday, 10 February 2016 / Published in Features, OSU

Harris: Ohio State Gets Lift From Lyle In Victory

Freshman point guard scores 16 points as Buckeyes rally past Northwestern … Listless most of the night, Ohio State has strong final 10 minutes … NCAA tourney hopes not dead yet. Read about the Buckeyes latest win in today's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 31 January 2016 / Published in Features, OSU

Ohio State Struggling To Find Answers On Offense

Buckeyes falter down stretch in upset bid ... Ohio State can't find go-to guy on young team ... NCAA tourney hopes take another hit. Read more from Doug Harris in our latest Buckeyes feature.