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, 15 April 2018 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State Quarterbacks Are Making It Tough On Meyer

Burrow and Haskins have productive days in spring game … Buckeyes probably could thrive with either player at the position … Meyer says decision could come in the next week.
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Saturday, 30 December 2017 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State Batters Southern Cal Behind Dominant Defense

Barrett fittingly finishes career with victory ... Offense sluggish but takes care of business in 24-7 victory ... Ohio State adds Cotton Bowl trophy to Big Ten title. Read Doug Harris and his take on the game in today's Press Pros feature.
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Sunday, 03 December 2017 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State Holds On Against Wisconsin To Win Big Ten

Buckeyes make their case for college football playoffs with 27-21 win … Barrett shows guts while playing six days after surgery … Defense and Dobbins lead the way as Ohio State improves to 11-2. Read more from Doug Harris in the latest Buckeye update on Press Pros.
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Saturday, 25 November 2017 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Win Sixth Straight Over Wolves…Dominance Continues!

Dwayne Haskins (above) gives Ohio State spark when Barrett gets injured ... Down 14, Ohio State stages rally for sixth straight win in rivalry ... Offense comes alive after quarterback change. Read more on OSU's sixth straight win over the team up north in today's Press Pros inside feature from Doug Harris.
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Saturday, 18 November 2017 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State Claims Big Ten East Title With Easy Victory

Buckeye offense performs at torrid pace in blowout victory … Illinois no match for Ohio State on Senior Day … Barrett has strong showing in final game at Ohio Stadium. Read Doug Harris's account of the action in today's OSU inside feature.