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, 10 November 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Chase Young Situation Another Case Of NCAA Over-Reaction

Star defensive end could get four-game suspension for loan that soon will be legal with changing rules ... Buckeyes look dominant on defense without him against Maryland ... Ohio State, Fields sharpen passing game against inferior opponent. Read Doug Harris in today's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 27 October 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Show Poise In Overcoming Badgers With Strong Second Half

Wisconsin kept it close for a while, but Ohio State scored on four straight possessions on way to blowout … Dobbins out-duels Taylor in battle of two top backs … Young ties program record with four sacks in dominant performance. Doug Harris writes his weekly commentary in today's Press Pros.
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Saturday, 19 October 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Fields, Buckeyes Improve To 7-0 By Throttling Wildcats

Sophomore quarterback passes for four touchdowns in 52-3 win ... Northwestern has early running success, but defense has another solid showing ... First-half fun even includes 55-yard field goal. Read Doug Harris in today's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 06 October 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Tested But Win Again To Stay Undefeated

Buckeyes challenged by rugged defense of No. 25 Michigan State ... Fields has three total touchdowns in 34-10 victory ... Ohio State overcomes rough first quarter to improve to 6-0. Doug Harris provides the story in today's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 29 September 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Look Like They Have It All In Husker Rout…

Undefeated Ohio State dominates on offense and defense in first real test of season ... Fields, Dobbins shine in one-sided 48-7 victory ... Defense has fifth straight strong showing of the year. Doug Harris writes for today's Press Pros.