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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Tuesday, 28 April 2020 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

What’s Next?: Erwin Working Out To Stay Ready

Sophomore third baseman Nick Erwin has stayed in his off-campus apartment to work out with teammates to be ready for summer ball with Chillicothe Paints. Impressive in his last five games before the Covid-19 virus, he hopes his best is yet to come. Mark Znidar writes for today's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 26 April 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

Buckeyes’ March To Draft Podium Won’t End Under Day

Urban Meyer signed 1st-round picks Chase Young, Jeff Okudah and Damon Arnette, but this coaching staff has compiled No. 1 recruiting class for next year...and has impressive jump on 2022. Mark Znidar writes for today's Press Pros.
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Monday, 20 April 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features

Troy’s Terwilliger Replays OSU’s 2007 Final Four Run

The Buckeyes backup center from Troy, Ohio was pivotal in a 67-60 victory over Georgetown in the 2007 NCAA semifinal after Greg Oden got into foul trouble. Then came Florida. Mark Znidar writes the story for today's Press Pros.
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Thursday, 16 April 2020 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Znidar: Day Says Fanless Football Would Be ”Eerie”

The second-year coach of the Buckeyes said Wednesday that players would return to practice stronger and more closely bonded than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark Znidar writes the Buckeyes for today's Press Pros feature.
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Tuesday, 14 April 2020 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

OSU’s Holtmann Talks Quarantine, Transfers, Future

A 'nutty' situation....The Buckeyes have had a lot of roster turnovers with three players transferring out, three transferring in, Andre Wesson graduating, and Kaleb Wesson turning professional a year early. Mark Znidar writes for today's Press Pros inside feature.