Born in Indiana and educated in Georgia, Greg Hoard came to Cincinnati in the winter of 1979 as a columnist for the Cincinnati Post sports department, and joined the Cincinnati Enquirer in 1984 as the beat writer for the Cincinnati Reds.  He has received numerous awards for his work.In 1990, he left journalism for television. Hoard worked for WLWT-TV from 1990 through 1993 as sports director and spent 12 years as sports director at WXIX-TV.His written work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, Baseball America, Baseball Digest and NFL Game Day. He has appeared on ESPN and NBC’s The Today Show.Greg is the author of three books: Joe, Rounding Home and Heading for Home; Gary Burbank, Voices in My Head; and, most recently, Hannan’s Way, An Unlikely Trek Through Life. He is currently working on a baseball memoir, parts of which he will share here.
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Saturday, 20 February 2016 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Hoard: OSU Out Of The Gate With Flying Colors

It was a good and impressive start, but it was just that — a start. There’s a long and difficult road ahead for the Ohio State Buckeyes but they are buckled-up, buttoned-down and ready to get down to the business at hand. And take it from them, in 2016 it’s serious business.
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Saturday, 13 February 2016 / Published in Features

Greg Hoard: OSU’s Nick Sergakis Ready For The Rumble

Nick Sergakis won't wow anyone with a power stroke or dazzle you with the grace of Roberto Clemente, his hero, but he’s remarkably reminiscent of Boston’s Dustin Pedroia -- his jaw set with determination; his uniform always dirty.
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Saturday, 13 February 2016 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Hoard: OSU’s Nick Sergakis Ready For The Rumble

Nick Sergakis won't wow anyone with a power stroke or dazzle you with the grace of Roberto Clemente, his hero, but he’s remarkably reminiscent of Boston’s Dustin Pedroia -- his jaw set with determination; his uniform always dirty. Read more in our Buckeye baseball profile.
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Tuesday, 09 February 2016 / Published in Features

Hoard: The Reds 2016, The Cycle…Have A Laugh

Hope might spring eternal, but nothing is more eternal than the cycle of baseball. The 2016 Reds will come with gaffs and goofs, as well as the occasional example of promise. Think 1962 Mets! You might laugh, you might cry, at today's Press Pros Greg Hoard feature.
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Sunday, 10 January 2016 / Published in Features

Hoard: A Sad Ending, A Familiar Tale, Bengals Implode In Playoff Game

Marvin, You Have A Problem...It was a loss that will linger and may – just may – return the Bengals to the laughing stock status of the past, back when they were primarily known for poor judgment. Read commentary from Greg Hoard on the Bengals' stunning playoff loss in today's Press Pros inside feature.