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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Saturday, 21 September 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State Gets Just What It Was Looking For Against Miami

Starters play only one half in 76-5 rout over in-state foe … Fields accounts for six touchdowns, including four through the air … Chase Young leads defense to another stellar showing. Doug Harris writes the Buckeyes in Sunday's Press Pros feature.
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Saturday, 14 September 2019 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Impressive Again Over Indiana…

Dobbins surpasses 200 total yards against Indiana … Defense and Chase Young (below) is stingy again in 51-10 victory … Fields doesn't have big game, but the new QB keeps progressing. Doug Harris writes the story for today's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 08 September 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State Puts Together Complete Performance In 42-0 Victory

After finishing their opener with some concerns, Fields and offense look sharp against Cincinnati … Defense posts first shutout in two years … Ohio State notches 42nd straight win over in-state foe.
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Sunday, 01 September 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Jump Out To Dominating Start, Coast To Victory

Ohio State scores four touchdowns in first quarter as Fields leads way … Offense struggles against Florida Atlantic after fast start … Defense looks dynamic for three quarters. Doug Harris reports on the Buckeyes for Press Pros.
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Saturday, 13 April 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features

Ohio State Quarterbacks, Defense Have Their Moments In Spring Game

Justin Fields appears to have locked down the starting job … Matthew Baldwin throws plenty of passes but shows he needs more work … Defense appeared to be playing faster, which is just what coaches want. Doug Harris share details of the spring game.