Mark Znidar comes to Press Pros Magazine after 33 ½ years at The Columbus Dispatch. From 1996 until September 2018, he staffed high school sports, Ohio colleges that included the Mid-American Conference, Ohio State’s upcoming opponents in football and Ohio State baseball. In the previous three seasons he covered the Columbus Clippers triple-A baseball team.His other beats were Ohio State basketball (1985-88), Clippers (1985-86 and 1989-93), Cincinnati Bengals (1993-95) and NASCAR (1994-2008). He subbed on the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ohio State women’s basketball beats.In March 2017, Znidar was inducted into the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame. Znidar was born in Cleveland and raised in Richmond Heights. He graduated from Cleveland St. Joseph High School and the University of Dayton. He also worked for The Atlantic City Press, Lake County News-Herald and Baltimore News-American.He has a daughter, Amanda, and four grandchildren.
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Wednesday, 06 April 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Bauer Walk-Off Homer In 10th Wins It For Buckeyes

A sixth straight loss was three outs away until pinch-hitter Drew Reckart walked leading off and Bauer followed with a 434-foot shot to left to beat Youngstown in a Tuesday marathon. Mark Znidar writes. (Photo Courtesy of OSU Sports)
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Monday, 04 April 2022 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Beals Ejected Again…Buckeyes Swept By Nebraska

There was a brief team meeting after the 17-5 loss, but there was no shouting or chest-pounding because the coaching staff has no issues with the players' hustle. It's a performance issue. Mark Znidar writes Ohio State baseball for Press Pros.
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Saturday, 02 April 2022 / Published in Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State’s Spiral Continues with 10-5 Loss To Nebraska

No luck for the Bucks...On a day that saw the Buckeyes and starter Nate Haberthier continue to struggle, the lone bright spot was centerfielder Kade Kern's continued ascendance at the plate.  He went 2 for 4 in a 10-5 loss to Nebraska. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
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Saturday, 02 April 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State Falls to Nebraska on Bill Wells Night

Starter Isaiah Coupet struck out 14 Cornhuskers in a wasted effort on a night honoring Buckeye benefactor Bill Wells: (Pictured) Coach Beals, captains Zach Dezenzo and Griffan Smith, former MLB & Ohio State Player, Nick Swisher (far right)...with Bill Wells' widow Jackie Wells and stepson Patrick Baker.
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Friday, 01 April 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Spring Football Report: Stover Has Designs On Being A Mauler At Tight End

The first love for the junior from Lexington, Ohio, is linebacker, but he has returned to offense with Ohio State desperately needing a tight end with size and athleticism.