Gaining confidence, and a bit of verve with each passing match, Marion Local and Chloe Ronnebaum (above) joined Coldwater as the MAC's only unbeatens with a straight-set win Tuesday over Russia. Read more in Wednesday's Press Pros.
Quarterback Will Howard (above) and freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith shined in their Ohio State debuts, the defense more than showed up as expected and the Buckeyes started a season of high expectations with a runaway second half. Jeff Gilbert writes the story for Press Pros.
If any coach carries himself as capable of not allowing a veteran unit to rest on past achievements, it's OSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. And Akron will be the first victim.