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, 02 January 2019 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Memorable Ohio State Season Ends With Rose Bowl Win

Buckeyes didn't put on an offensive show but did enough to hold off Washington ... Ohio State builds 28-3 lead and survives 20-point fourth quarter for Huskies ... Ryan Day takes over for Meyer and needs to consider staff changes. Read our Rose Bowl wrap-up from Doug Harris in today's Press Pros feature.
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Wednesday, 05 December 2018 / Published in Features

Harris: Meyer Deserves High Praise For All He Did At Ohio State

Urban Meyer leaves Ohio State with far more pluses and than minuses, and is saying by retiring at 54 that he has other priorities without making football and coaching his god.
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Sunday, 02 December 2018 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State Wins Big Ten But Likely Will Fall Short Of Playoffs

Haskins was brilliant again as Buckeyes win back-to-back conference titles ... Committee probably will go with Georgia or Oklahoma for last spot ... Playoffs need to expand to eight teams so no legitimate title contenders get left out. Read Doug Harris in today's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 25 November 2018 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Harris: Ohio State Pounds Michigan To Earn Big Ten Title Shot

Buckeyes put it all together for seventh straight win in rivalry … Haskins has another record-setting day as Ohio State puts up 62 points … Ohio State defense outshines highly touted unit from Michigan. Read more OSU football by Doug Harris inside today’s PressPros.
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Sunday, 18 November 2018 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Overcome Horrendous Defense To Stay Alive In Big Ten

Buckeyes get gashed for big plays again at Maryland ... Except for turnovers, Haskins and Dobbins were nearly unstoppable in 52-51 win ... Late two-point conversion fails for Terps as Ohio State improves to 10-1. Read Doug Harris's account of the game.